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Craft Fairs in Des Moines, IA 2026 — Dates, Booth Fees & More | TheCraftMap
  2. Craft Fairs by State
  3. Iowa
  4. Des Moines

Craft Fairs in Des Moines, IA 2026

Browse 9 upcoming craft fairs, art shows, and artisan markets in Des Moines, Iowa. Average booth fee: $271.

9
Upcoming
42
Total Listed
$271
Avg. Booth Fee
$25–$700
Fee Range

Upcoming Craft Fairs in Des Moines

9 fairs

📅 May 19, 2026📆In 7 days

Creative Abundance Training for Day Hab & Community Living Programs

📍 Des Moines, IA• Mainframe Studios

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

📅 Jun 26, 2026In 6 weeks

CITYVIEW's Summer Stir 2026 - Downtown Des Moines

📍 Des Moines, IA• Court Avenue District

10 sample drinks for only $25!

💰 $25 - $35
📅 Jun 26, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026In 6 weeks

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⭐ Juried🏠 Indoor🌳 Outdoor
📅 Jul 3, 2026 - Jul 5, 2026In 7 weeks

Heartland Nationals 35th

📍 Des Moines, IA• State Fairgrounds
💰 $700🌳 Outdoor
📅 Aug 13, 2026 - Aug 23, 2026In 3 months

Iowa State Fair

📍 Des Moines, IA• Iowa State Fairgrounds
💰 $50🏠 Indoor🌳 Outdoor
📅 Sep 18, 2026In 4 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 10, 2026In 5 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
📅 Oct 15, 2026In 5 months

Savor Moxie- October- The Global Table

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

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

📅 Dec 3, 2026In 7 months

Christkindlmarket Des Moines

📍 Des Moines, IA• Principal Park

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

⏰ Application Deadlines

  • Des Moines Arts Festival
    Apply by Jan 18, 2027

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About Craft Fairs in Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines hosts 42 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.

Looking for more events? Browse all craft fairs in Iowa or use our calendar view to plan your 2026 craft fair season. Our ROI calculator can help you estimate whether a fair is worth the trip.

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