Craft Fairs in Des Moines, IA 2026

Browse 24 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, and artisan markets in Des Moines, Iowa. Average booth fee: $271.

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Upcoming Craft Fairs in Des Moines

📅 Feb 11, 2026⏰Tomorrow!

VENDORS NEEDED FOR NEW SHOW!

📍 Des Moines, IA• Des Moines

VENDORS NEEDED FOR NEW SHOW! Don't miss this opportunity to shine!

📅 Feb 11, 2026⏰Tomorrow!

DreamBuilder Spring 2026

📍 Des Moines, IA• The Iowa Center for Economic Success

An 8-week course to help you create a successful business plan!

📅 Feb 12, 2026 - Feb 15, 2026📆In 2 days

Des Moines Home and Garden Show

📍 Des Moines, IA• Iowa Events Center

Over 400 companies offering new products, services and ideas to help you renew, refresh and restore your home

⭐ Juried🏠 Indoor
📅 Feb 12, 2026 - Feb 15, 2026📆In 2 days

Home & Garden Show

📍 Des Moines, IA• Iowa Events Center
💰 $1
📅 Feb 14, 2026📆In 4 days

UpStitch Valentine Crafting Event for the Whole Family

📍 Des Moines, IA• Mainframe Studios

Let's get crafty this Valentine's season with UpStitch - fun for all ages!

📅 Feb 15, 2026📆In 5 days

NextGen Table Reservation - 5pm

📍 Des Moines, IA• THE GARDEN

A fabulous monthly all-ages-friendly drag show!

📅 Feb 15, 2026📆In 5 days

Children's Entrepreneur Market

📍 Des Moines, IA• Iowa Events Center

Kids can run their own businesses at the Home & Garden Show—create, sell, and earn while families cheer them on!

📅 Feb 21, 2026📅In 11 days

2026 American Advertising Awards Show

📍 Des Moines, IA• Rollins Mansion

Don't miss the reveal of the killer work!

📅 Feb 22, 2026📅In 12 days

Shelf Love Bring Your Own Craft (BYOC) Club

📍 Des Moines, IA• Shelf Love DSM

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

📅 Mar 1, 2026In 19 days

Iowa Reptile Show

📍 Des Moines, IA• Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines

This is an opportunity to talk directly to breeders in your area! Bring your kids, and explore the show.

📅 Mar 13, 2026 - Mar 15, 2026In 4 weeks

Des Moines Spring Arts & Crafts Show

📍 Des Moines, IA• Iowa State Fairgrounds

This is Iowa's largest show, with over 300 talented exhibitors from 7 states presenting and selling the Midwest's finest handcrafts. The show is a production of Callahan Promotions, Inc. and offers patrons the chance to enjoy original, affordable arts and crafts. Products being sold include oak furniture, pottery, jewelry, clothing, floral wreaths, stained glass, several different types of food items, lawn and garden art, and much, much more, with over 80,000 square feet of space

⭐ Juried
📅 Mar 14, 2026In 5 weeks

Des Moines St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Bar Crawl 2026

📍 Des Moines, IA• American Outlaws Bar

The Official St Patrick's Day Bar Crawl of 2026!

📅 Mar 17, 2026In 5 weeks

Des Moines Official St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl

📍 Des Moines, IA• American Outlaws Bar

Des Moines Official St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl! Looking for things to do in Des Moines? Join us for our annual St. Paddy's Pub Crawl!

📅 Mar 19, 2026In 5 weeks

Always Ready: Marketing

📍 Des Moines, IA• Iowa Center for Economic Success

This course will show you the strategies needed to effectively market your startup or small business without breaking the bank.

📅 Mar 20, 2026 - Mar 21, 2026In 5 weeks

Design Jam 2026

📍 Des Moines, IA• Gravitate Coworking (Downtown)

A fast-paced, 26-hour event where artists and designers will collaborate to create mission-driven creative assets for local nonprofits.

📅 Mar 27, 2026In 6 weeks

VIRTUAL Law Update (8 CEUs #256-102-ML)

📍 Des Moines, IA• Concepts Real Estate School

Mandatory Law Update

📅 May 2, 2026In 3 months

Des Moines Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

📍 Des Moines, IA• Johnny's Hall of Fame

Join us for a wild night of partying to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!

📅 May 8, 2026 - May 10, 2026In 3 months

Iowa Horse Fair

📍 Des Moines, IA• Iowa State Fairgrounds

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

📅 Jun 26, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026In 5 months

Des Moines Arts Festival

📍 Des Moines, IA• Western Gateway Park

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.

💰 $615
📅 Jul 3, 2026 - Jul 5, 2026In 5 months

Heartland Nationals 35th

📍 Des Moines, IA• State Fairgrounds
💰 $700
📅 Aug 13, 2026 - Aug 23, 2026In 6 months

Iowa State Fair

📍 Des Moines, IA• Iowa State Fairgrounds
💰 $50
📅 Sep 18, 2026In 7 months

Savor Moxie- September- The Peak Season Plate

📍 Des Moines, IA• 4119 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, USA

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

📅 Oct 9, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026In 8 months

Home Expo

📍 Des Moines, IA• Iowa State Fairgrounds, Jacobson Exhibition Center
💰 $75
📅 Oct 10, 2026In 8 months

Vintage & Made Fair Fall Edition 12th

📍 Des Moines, IA• Dallas County Fairgrounds, 28057 Fairgrounds Rd

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

💰 $185⭐ Juried🏠 Indoor🌳 Outdoor

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About Craft Fairs in Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines hosts 27 craft fairs, art shows, and artisan markets throughout the year. Whether you're a local vendor or traveling to sell your handmade goods, TheCraftMap helps you find the best events in Des Moines with booth fee details, application deadlines, and vendor reviews.

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