Discover 43 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets across Iowa. Browse booth fees, application deadlines, and vendor reviews.
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TheCraftMap tracks 222 craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets in Iowa, with 43 coming up and 1 still accepting vendor applications. Booth fees across the state run from about $12 to $700, averaging roughly $171 per event.
The busiest craft fair towns in Iowa right now are Des Moines (12), Granger (2), Pleasant Hill (2), Spencer (2), West Des Moines (2), Waukee (2). Each city page lists every upcoming event there with dates and booth details.
The craft fair season in Iowa is busiest in July, September, August based on currently listed events, so vendors planning their 2026 schedule should line up applications well before then. The next deadline is Jul 1, 2026 for Bremer County Fair.
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 43 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, festivals, and artisan markets in Iowa, out of 222 events tracked across the state. New fairs are added weekly as organizers announce dates.
Booth fees in Iowa typically start around $12 and average about $171, with larger juried shows charging up to $700. Each listing on TheCraftMap shows the exact fee for that event.
Des Moines (12 upcoming), Granger (2 upcoming), Pleasant Hill (2 upcoming) currently host the most craft fairs in Iowa.
1 Iowa fairs currently have open vendor applications. The next deadline is Jul 1, 2026 for Bremer County Fair in Waverly. Most organizers close applications 1 to 3 months before the event.