Tallgrass: The Des Moines Festival of Ideas 2026

The fourth annual Des Moines Festival of Ideas, featuring leading journalists, philosophers, artists, and normal people.

Atlanticfest

Join us for a day-long celebration of great people in a great place! There are activities for the entire family including a road race, car show, motorcycle show, tractor ride, craft fair, activity booths, pedal tractor pulls, and FREE entertainment for the whole family!

Art in Full Flight

Dive into creativity and soar with stunning art at Art in Full Flight—where imagination takes wing!

Dbqfest (Dubuquefest Fine Arts Festival)

Come celebrate music, art, & culture for all ages at DBQfest. Enjoy this FREE summer festival held in Washington Park in picturesque downtown Dubuque, IA. Features live music, local food, & art fair on BOTH Saturday & Sunday. Free admission for all. Applications will open late February. DBQFest's Art & Makers Fair is a lively, juried showcase of fine arts and handcrafted goods held in scenic Washington Park during the free, two-day DBQfest. Featuring original work from around 50+ regional artists, the fair celebrates creativity with cash prizes, community art projects, kids' activities, and an evening artist reception.

Amana Festival of the Arts

Artists exhibit, demonstrate and sell their work. Hands-on art activities for children. Entertainment and food.

Monticello Flea Market & Antique Show - August

Jones County Fairgrounds, Monticello, IA

The Community Farmers Market of Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill Monday market: 50+ vendors, food trucks, live music, kids activities & free train rides near Des Moines.

Dsm Food Truck Mall

Monday night food trucks, farmers market, live music & family fun in Pleasant Hill (June–August)

New Day Iowa Kickoff

A new way forward in Iowa politics

Tug Fest

Tug Fest is a family week-end event filled with live entertainment, a huge parade, scenic 5K run/walk for adults and children, carnival rides and amusements, food, craft vendors, children's games and activities including a children's tug, and the TUG - Iowa against Illinois, all on the beautiful LeClaire, IA and Port Byron, IL river fronts. To top it all off, we're bringing in outstanding live entertainment Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings

Community Fair 90th

Feel Good Fest

Wellness, art, music and movement festival.

Kids Markets at Iowa State Fair

Kids Markets are exciting, family-friendly farmers market-style events for kids ages 5-17! Register today at www.kidsmarkets.com.

Kids Markets joins Iowa State Fair

Young entrepreneurs will get to share their business at the Iowa State Fair

Bootleggers and Bandits Car, Bike & Big Rig Show

A 2-day family-friendly show with live music, food, special celebrity guests, vendors, giveaways, contests, awards, and more!

Old Threshers Reunion

Pacific Breeze Market Festival

Chill vibes, cool crafts, and tasty bites – Pacific Breeze Market Festival’s where the fun’s at!

Fall Craft Show 37th