This Iowa Vintage will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10 - $25.

⭐ Juried🌳 Outdoor

📅 Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026🔁 Recurring

Junk Jubilee Jingles Market

📍 Des Moines, IA• Iowa State Fairgrounds

This Iowa Vintage will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10.

🌳 Outdoor

📅 Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026

Star Wars & Superheroes Holiday Art Expo: Free Des Moines Event

📍 Des Moines, IA• Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown

FREE Admission + Free Print + Meet Santa for Free. CLICK "READ MORE" FOR DETAILS.

📅 Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026

Free Des Moines Wizardry & Holiday Magic Art & Cosplay Expo

📍 Des Moines, IA• Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown

FREE Admission + Free Print + Meet Santa for Free. CLICK "READ MORE" FOR DETAILS.

📅 Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026🔁 Recurring

Beaverdale Holiday Boutique

📍 Des Moines, IA• Holy Trinity Catholic School and Church

This Iowa Vendor Event will have commercial/retail, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $5.

⭐ Juried

📅 Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026

Des Moines Fall Arts & Crafts Show - November

📍 Des Moines, IA• Iowa State Fairgrounds

This Iowa Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $8.

⭐ Juried

📅 Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026🔁 Recurring

Iowa's Largest Arts & Crafts Show

📍 Des Moines, IA• William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building

Iowa's Largest Arts and Crafts show features over 300 talented exhibitors selling thousands of unique, handmade products. Admission is $8 for adults and free for children 10 and under.

🏠 Indoor🌳 Outdoor

📅 Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026

Free Des Moines Holiday Spooky Art & Cosplay Expo

📍 Des Moines, IA• Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown

FREE Admission + Free Print + Meet Santa for Free. CLICK "READ MORE" FOR DETAILS.

📅 Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026

Alice in Wonderland & Disney Holiday Art Expo: Free Des Moines Event

📍 Des Moines, IA• Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown

FREE Admission + Free Print + Meet Santa for Free. CLICK "READ MORE" for Details.

📅 Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026

Holiday Pop Culture Art & Cosplay Expo: Free Des Moines Event

📍 Des Moines, IA• Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Featuring: Anime, Disney, Harry Potter, Pokémon, Star Wars, Marvel, Lord of the Rings, DC & Horror! CLICK "READ MORE" FOR DETAILS.

📅 Nov 14, 2026

Callahan Holiday Arts & Crafts Show

📍 Des Moines, IA• Varied Industries Building, Iowa State Fairgrounds

An arts and crafts show held at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. Admission is $8.

🏠 Indoor

📅 Nov 20, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026🔁 Recurring

Downtown Winter Farmers' Market

📍 Des Moines, IA• Capital Square, 400 Locust St.

The Downtown Winter Farmers' Market is a three-day event featuring local seasonal produce, meat, cheese, handcrafted art, winter décor, holiday gifts, food vendors, and live entertainment. The market supports small businesses and celebrates the holiday season.

🏠 Indoor🌳 Outdoor

📅 Dec 3, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026

Christkindlmarket Des Moines

📍 Des Moines, IA• Principal Park

This Iowa Holiday Celebration will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be .

⭐ Juried

📅 Jan 15, 2027

Willamette New Year Craft & Festival

📍 Des Moines, IA• 2201 George Flagg Pkwy

Kick off the new year early with crafty fun and festive vibes at the Willamette New Year Craft & Festival!

📅 Jun 25, 2027 - Jun 27, 2027🔁 Recurring

Des Moines Arts Festival 2027

📍 Des Moines, IA• Western Gateway Park, Downtown Des Moines

The Des Moines Arts Festival® is one of the world's most respected juried art festivals, hosting 195 artists in a beautiful urban street setting surrounding the 4.4 acres of John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and the Krause Gateway Center designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop. 16-time winner of the coveted Grand Pinnacle Award from the International Festivals and Events Association, the outdoor festival celebrating arts and culture attracts more than 150,000 people each year to its downtown location in Iowa's capital city and largest metropolitan area. The Festival is dedicated to the highest standards of excellence and fosters a progressive environment for artists and their clients. The Festival is produced by a non-profit organization, with any proceeds earned going to the continuation of the Festival, keeping artist fees low and supporting the advancement and advocacy of working professional and emerging artists.

💰 $615⭐ Juried🏠 Indoor🌳 Outdoor

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About Craft Fairs in Des Moines, Iowa

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