Craft Fairs in Des Moines, IA 2026

Shelf Love Bring Your Own Craft (BYOC) Club

We're hosting Bring Your Own Craft nights! Bring a project you're working on (or want to start) and hang with us!

Defending Democracy Award Dinner and Presentation sponsored by the LWV Iowa

Rita Bettis Austin is the 2026 recipient. This is the yearly fundraiser for LWVIA, a political but non-partisan, nonprofit organization.

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Iowa Horse Fair

Three action-packed days celebrating everything horses—live demos, competitions, clinics, shopping, and fun for the whole family this May!

Creative Abundance Training for Day Hab & Community Living Programs

Get ready to boost your creativity and learn new ways to support day hab and community living programs in a fun, hands-on session.

CITYVIEW's Summer Stir 2026 - Downtown Des Moines

10 sample drinks for only $25!

Des Moines Arts Festival

From Zapplication: The Des Moines Arts Festival® is one of the world’s most respected and honored festivals. Eleven-time winner of the prestigious Grand Pinnacle Award from the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA), the outdoor festival celebrating arts and culture attracts a wide range of people each year to its downtown location in Iowa’s capital city and largest metropolitan area. The Festival is consistently revered as one that places the success of artistry is implicit in their core values. The Festival hosts 180 artists in a beautiful urban street setting surrounding the 4.4 acres John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and the newly-constructed Krause Gentle Center designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop. The Festival is a show dedicated to the highest standards of excellence that works diligently to maintain a positive environment for artists and their clients. The Festival is a non-profit organization founded by the Des Moines Art Center which contributes more than $65,000 annually from its proceeds to support the Des Moines Art Center, numerous area non-profit arts organizations, the continuation of the Festival, and keeping your fees low.

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Savor Moxie- September- The Peak Season Plate

A tribute to Iowa’s bounty. A fresh, chef-curated menu featuring the most vibrant ingredients found at the local market this very week.

Vintage & Made Fair Fall Edition 12th

Vintage & Made Fair is an indoor /outdoor event inspired by indie craft and all things vintage.

Savor Moxie- October- The Global Table

A World Food Day feast! Enjoy international flavors while supporting a great cause—a portion of proceeds helps fight food insecurity.

Christkindlmarket Des Moines

Experience a German-inspired Christmas Market at Principal Park December 3 - 6 & 10 - 13, 2026.