Discover 66 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets across Iowa. Browse booth fees, application deadlines, and vendor reviews.
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Try Pro Free →TheCraftMap tracks 423 craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets in Iowa, with 66 coming up and 8 still accepting vendor applications. Booth fees across the state run from about $10 to $675, averaging roughly $139 per event.
The busiest craft fair towns in Iowa right now are Des Moines (15), Cedar Rapids (7), Davenport (4), West Des Moines (3), Amana (3), Long Grove (3). Each city page lists every upcoming event there with dates and booth details.
The craft fair season in Iowa is busiest in November, December, May based on currently listed events, so vendors planning their 2026 schedule should line up applications well before then. The next deadline is Nov 12, 2026 for Des Moines Fall Arts & Crafts Show - November.
Whether you are a seasoned vendor or applying to your first show, use the booth ROI calculator to estimate profit per fair and the calendar view to avoid date conflicts. New to selling in Iowa? Read the Iowa permit and sales tax guide first.
TheCraftMap currently lists 66 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets in Iowa, out of 423 events tracked across the state. New fairs are added weekly as organizers announce dates.
Booth fees in Iowa typically start around $10 and average about $139, with larger juried shows charging up to $675. Each listing on TheCraftMap shows the exact fee for that event.
Des Moines (15 upcoming), Cedar Rapids (7 upcoming), Davenport (4 upcoming) currently host the most craft fairs in Iowa.
8 Iowa fairs currently have open vendor applications. The next deadline is Nov 12, 2026 for Des Moines Fall Arts & Crafts Show - November in Des Moines. Most organizers close applications 1 to 3 months before the event.