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Iowa State Fair
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The most famous fair in the country, is one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the United States. The Fair has been a unique extravaganza showcasing a wide array of events and activities. Features range from one of the world's largest livestock shows to the largest arts show in the state.
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2009 Events |
February 7- 8 - HeArt Fest, Des Moines - Juried fine art show just in time for Valentine's Day gift giving. Partner show to June ArtFest Midwest. 515-278-6200 (3762) February 14 - The Smooth Jazz Valentines Concert & Dinner, Bettendorf - (563)324-4208 The Lodge Hotel & Conference Center (3768) March 13 - 14 - Voices Carry, Bloomfield - The Davis County Players present a hilarious and heartwarming collection of plays by James Grob. 641-664-2679 (3777) April 3 - 4 - Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival, Cedar Rapids - 319-721-7465 Collins Road Theatres (3772) April 17 - 19 - Hawkeye Swing Festival 4, Iowa City - The Hawkeye Swing Festival is a Swign Weekend with classes, live music and dance contests! 515-490-1945 Iowa Memorial Union (3847) May 1 - 3 - New Strand Film Festival, West Liberty - The New Stand Film Festival is a trendy location to enjoy independent films in the heartland. Our restored 1910 Vaudeville theatre is the perfect place to enter your latest film projects, and for all to enjoy your winning work. (319) 627-2084 (3771) May 2 - Garden Extravaganza, Marshalltown - 641-844-2001 Main Street (3764) May 7 - 9 - Tulip Time Festival, Pella - A three-day festival celebrating Dutch heritage and traditions through Dutch dancing, 2 parades each day, 641-628-4311 (3763) May 15 - 17 - Houby Days, Marion - Spring celebration with the National Bohemian, Moravian and Slovak Folk Dance Festival, craft fair, and more. "Houby" means "mushrooms" in Czech. (319)362-8500 (5382) May 16 - 17th Annual Marion Arts Festival, Marion - Nationally recognized fine art and craft event featuring 50 artists from across the country, hands-on art activities for the whole family, food and entertainment, 5K race and fun walk. In Marion's City Square Park. (319)377-6316 (5381) May 22 - 24 - North Iowa Band Festival, Mason - Parade featuring marching bands and floats, free musical entertainment, carnival, craft show, car show, food. 800-423-5724 (5383) May 23 - 25 - Iowa Renaissance Festival, Amana Colonies - Costumed characters, live-action stuntmen and entertainers. Activities for all ages. (641)357-5177 Middle Amana Park (3760) May 23 - 24 - Tivoli Fest, Elk Horn - Danish festival includes parade, folk dancing, Danish foods, arts and crafts, carnival, activities for children. Tour the Danish Windmill, Bedstemor's Hus, and the Danish Immigrant Museum. (712)764-7472 (5384) May 25 - Whittemore Fun Days, Whittemore - Rides and concessions, pie and ice cream social, famous Legion Burgers, entertainment, bingo, on Broad Street. (515)884-2265 (5387) May 28 - 31 - My Waterloo Days, Waterloo - Citywide festival with parade, firworks, top-notch musical entertainment, 5K fun run, bike races, dragon boats, children's activities and more. (319)234-8431 (5388) May 28 - 30 - Cherokee PRCA Rodeo, Cherokee - 43rd annual rodeo includes three nights of rodeo action, Shawn Mayer Concert, parade, Western barbecue, and reenacted train robbery. (712)225-6414 (5380) June 5 - Rockin' in Summer, Sioux City - Downtown celebrates the beginning of summer with live music, food and fun. (712)252-0014 (5389) June 5 - 6 - Great Gobble Festival, Mount Pleasant - Family festival features battle of the bands, Wii contest, turkey drumstick-eating contest, turkey bowling, a 5K turkey run/gobble wobble, inflatables, games. (319)385-3101 (5390) June 5 - 7 - Iowa Arts Festival, Iowa City - Browse the streets of downtown Iowa City where 135 local and regional visual artists display and sell their work. Family activities, emerging artist area. Live music on two stages. (319)337-7944 Downtown (5391) June 11 - 14 - Glenn Miller Festival, Clarinda - 34th annual festival includes several big band concerts, panel discussions, stage shows, the Glenn Miller Orchestra and a big band dance. (712)542-2461 (5396) June 13, 20, 27 - MidWestOne Bank Free Movie Series, Iowa City - Outdoor film series projected on the old screen from the historic Englert Theater. Free, family-friendly movies, live entertainment and activities. Bring lawn chair/blanket. (319)337-7944 U of I Pentacrest (5392) June 17 - 18 - College Hill Arts Festival, Cedar Falls - The College Hill Arts Festival is a juried event of 75 artists chosen by a panel of three independent jurors. The 30th annual College Hill Arts Festival will be held on Friday, July 18, 2008 from 12:00-8:00 P.M. and on Saturday, July 19, 2008 from 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. on the shady campus of the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The Festival was named by Sunshine Artist magazine to their list of 2005 '100 Best Fine Art & Design Shows' in the United States. 319-277-4972 (3775) June 24 - 28 - Butler County Fair, Allison - Grandstand shows, livestock shows, free entertainment, exhibits, carnival. (319)267-2775 (5398) June 24 - 28 - Mighty Howard County Fair, Cresco - Mark your calendar for another great fair. (563)547-3400 (2947) June 25 - 28 - Edgewood Pro Rodeo Days Celebration, Edgewood - Professional rodeo action, demolition derby and more. (563)928-7036 (5395) June 25 - 28 - Gladbrook Corn Carnival, Gladbrook - Parade, family entertainment, midway rides, food, dance, merchant exhibits, 5K run/walk, classic car cruise in downtown Gladbrook. (641)473-3056 (5397) June 26- 28 - Des Moines Arts Festival, Des Moines - Free award-winning arts and culture festival in downtown Des Moines featuring: 175 premier juried artists 24 Emerging Iowa Artists Nurturing a Student's Vision K - 12 Art Exhibition Over 25 family and adult Arts Activities Performing Arts Stage 20 eclectic food booths 2 stages hosting live music Street theatre. Non-profit organizations showcasing arts activities Sculpture. garden Fireworks Special events. (515)286-4950 Western Gateway Park (3773) July 3 - 5 - Fort Bloomfield Rodeo, Bloomfield - 641-664-3712 (3127) July 7 - 12 - Davis County Fair, Bloomfield - There is fun for everyone!!! 641-664-3712 (3126) July 11, 18, 25 - MidWestOne Bank Free Movie Series, Iowa City - Outdoor film series projected on the old screen from the historic Englert Theater. Free, family-friendly movies, live entertainment and activities. Bring lawn chair/blanket. (319)337-7944 (5393) July 12 - 16 - Lyon County Fair, Rock Rapids - Join us for another great fair. (712)472-2067 Fairgrounds (3036) July 13 - 19 - The Delaware County Fair, Manchester - (563)927-6449 (2958) July 15 - 19 - Muscatine County Fair, West Liberty - 319-627-2414 (3168) July 15 - 18 - Central Iowa Fair, Marshalltown - 104th Fair Theme: A TIme to Shine in 2009!! 641-753-3671 Central Iowa Fairgrounds (3765) July 15 - 19 - Boone County Fair, Boone - (515)432-5899 (3171) July 15 - 19 - The Muscatine County Fair, West Liberty - (319)627-2414 (2956) July 16 - 19 - Rib America Festival Des Moines, Des Moines - Third Annual Rib America Festival featuring award-winning BBQ Music and More! World Class Cooking teams from throughout the country will be serving up their award winning BBQ products. In addition the event will feature National and Regional recording artists. 317-576-8466 Iowa Events Center Parking Lot (3774) July 18 - 2nd Annual "Cruis'n for the Kids" Classic Car Show, Iowa City - All Proceeds go to UI Children's Hospital Car Registration $15.00 Show Time: 8:00 - 3:00PM (319)358-8390 (4497) July 18 - Lighthouse Opry Barn Dance, Gilman - Enjoy good ole country music 3rd Saturday of the month. 6-10 pm No Alcohol 641-751-6212 (5755) July 19 - 25 - Appanoose County Fair, Centerville - Fun for the whole family. (800)611-3800 Appanoose County Fairgrounds (3037) August 1, 8, 15, 22 - MidWestOne Bank Free Movie Series, Iowa City - Outdoor film series projected on the old screen from the historic Englert Theater. Free, family-friendly movies, live entertainment and activities. Bring lawn chair/blanket. (319)337-7944 (5394) August 6 - 9 - Meskwaki Pow Wow, Tama - 641-484-4678 (3766) August 13 - 23 - Iowa State Fair, Des Moines - Iowa's Fair is spotlighted as the only Iowa destination and the only state fair in the country as one of the world's must-see events. (800)545-3247 The Fairgrounds (3035) August 15 - Lighthouse Opry Barn Dance, Gilman - Enjoy good ole country music 3rd Saturday of the month. 6-10 pm No Alcohol 641-751-6212 (5756) September 10 - 13 - Pufferbilly DaysT, Boone - Pufferbilly DaysT is a celebration of Boone, Iowa's railroad heritage! 515-432-3342 (5782) September 19 - Lighthouse Opry Barn Dance, Gilman - Enjoy good ole country music 3rd Saturday of the month. 6-10 pm No Alcohol 641-751-6212 (5757) Sepember 24 - 27 - Oktemberfest, Marshalltown - Iowa's premier family fun festival. 641-753-5900 Main Street (3767) October 3 - Fall Fest Flea Market, Crafts & Yard Sale, Fort Madison - Arts/Crafts, Collectibles, Produce, Household Items - Vendor spaces 10x15' $15 w/elec,$20. 319 372-1988 (5857) October 17 - Lighthouse Opry Barn Dance, Gilman - Enjoy good ole country music 3rd Saturday of the month. 6-10 pm No Alcohol 641-751-6212 (5758) November 26 - December 30 - Santa's Castle, Storm Lake - Carnegie Library is home to one of the world's largest displays of antique, animated Christmas characters. Don't miss the 250-foot model train layout. (712)732-3780 (5400) December 4 - Holiday Lighted Parade, Charles - Main Street is aglow with lighted floats and Santa Claus on parade. (641)228-2335 (5399) |
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2010 Events |
April 9 - 11 - Hawkeye Swing Festival, Iowa City - The Hawkeye Swing Festival is a Swign Weekend with classes, live music and dance contests! 515-490-1945 (6134) April 30 - May 2 - New Strand Film Festival, West Liberty - The New Stand Film Festival is a trendy location to enjoy independent films in the heartland. Our restored 1910 Vaudeville theatre is the perfect place to enter your latest film projects, and for all to enjoy your winning work. (319) 627-2084 (6135) May 27-31 - North Iowa Band Festival, Mason - Parade featuring marching bands and floats, free musical entertainment, carnival, craft show, car show, food. 800-423-5724 (6136) May 28 - 31 - Rib America Festival, Des Moines - Forth Annual Rib America Festival featuring award-winning BBQ Music and More! World Class Cooking teams from throughout the country will be serving up their award winning BBQ products. In addition the event will feature National and Regional recording artists. 317-576-8466 (6145) June 10 -13 - The 35th Annual Glenn Miller Festival, Clarinda - 35th annual festival includes several big band concerts, panel discussions, stage shows, the Glenn Miller Orchestra and a big band dance. (712)542-2461 (6137) June 22 - 27 - Mighty Howard County Fair, Cresco - Mark your calendar for another great fair (563)547-3400 (6139) June 24 - 26 - Edgewood Pro Rodeo Days Celebration, Edgewood - Professional rodeo action, demolition derby and more. (563)928-7036 (6140) June 25 - 27 - Des Moines Arts Festival, Des Moines - Free award-winning arts and culture festival in downtown Des Moines featuring: 175 premier juried artists 24 Emerging Iowa Artists Nurturing a Student's Vision K - 12 Art Exhibition Over 25 family and adult Arts Activities Performing Arts Stage 20 eclectic food booths 2 stages hosting live music Street theatre. Non-profit organizations showcasing arts activities Sculpture. (515)286-4950 (6141) July 12-18 - The Delaware County Fair, Manchester - (563)927-6449 (6144) July 16-17 - College Hill Arts Festival, Cedar Falls - The College Hill Arts Festival is a juried event of 75 artists chosen by a panel of three independent jurors. 319-277-4972 University of Northern Iowa (6138) July 25-29 - Lyon County Fair, Rock Rapids - Join us for another great fair. (712)472-2067 (6143) July 30 - Ogden Fun Days, Ogden - (6147) August 12 - 22 - Iowa State Fair, Des Moines - Iowa's Fair is spotlighted as the only Iowa destination and the only state fair in the country as one of the world's must-see events. (800)545-3247 The Fairgrounds (6146) September 12 - 19 - Davis County Fair, Bloomfield - There is fun for everyone!!! 641-664-3712 (6142) |