Explore Iowa's Vibrant Craft Fairs

Iowa’s Largest Arts and Crafts Show, Des Moines, IA

Nothing compares to the variety of crafts at Iowa’s Largest Arts and Craft Show. Held each September at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, this three-day shopping extravaganza features over 250 talented artists and crafters selling thousands of original handcrafted items. Get all of your holiday shopping accomplished in one day!

Davenport Beaux Arts Fair, Davenport, IA

Known as Davenport’s premiere art fair, the Beaux Arts Fair has showcased art vendors for over 70 years! It’s one of the oldest art fairs in the midwest and offers free admission for attendees to browse a large variety of the highest quality arts and crafts in the region. The Beaux Arts Fair has become an Iowa tradition with many well-known artists on its committee.

Sturgis Falls Festival Arts and Crafts Fair, Cedar Rapids, IA

The Sturgis Falls Festival is a huge annual festival spanning several parks in Cedar Rapids. The Arts and Craft Fair is a one-day event that takes place during this acclaimed festival and features over 80 artisans selling their uniquely made products. There is no admission fee to attend the Arts and Crafts Fair or any part of the Sturgis Falls Festival.

Craft Fair: Spring Edition, Washington, IA

Held in Central Park each May, the Craft Fair: Spring Edition showcases talented crafters offering a fantastic selection of unique items. This springtime event attracts thousands of attendees from the local area and surrounding cities. Vendors selling delicious foods and beverages including mixed drinks, craft beers, and wines are also available.

Rochester's Spring Craft and Vendor Show, Mason City, IA

Get in the mood for spring at the Rochester’s Spring Craft and Vendor show, held in April at the Graham Arenas Park in Mason City. This one-day craft fair welcomes over 70 crafters and various vendors selling a wide range of products. It’s the perfect one-stop shopping destination for Easter gifts and spring decor.

Art in the Park, Elkader, IA

Held in Founders’ Park in historic downtown Elkader, Art in the Park is a regionally acclaimed annual event that takes place each August. This two-day festival features local and regional artisans offering a wide variety of fine arts and crafts. Attendees also enjoy the live music, entertainment, delicious foods, wine and beer tastings, and youth activities.

MacNider Arts Festival, Mason City, IA

MacNider Arts Festival is held each June at the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum and offers an entire day of family-friendly activities. Visitors of all ages gather to shop at the Art Market, enjoy music entertainment, and create fun crafts. A free pancake breakfast is included and festival foods are sold with proceeds benefiting the festival and museum.

Key Insights at a Glance

• Iowa’s craft fairs and festivals offer unique opportunities to explore local creative communities.
• Experience quintessential midwestern hospitality while supporting local artisan businesses.
• Many craft fairs in Iowa date back decades and feature talented vendors.
• The best craft fairs in Iowa showcase high-quality, unique crafts in family-friendly environments
• Iowa’s Largest Arts and Craft Show at the Iowa State Fairgrounds features over 250 artists and crafters
• The Beaux Arts Fair in Davenport is one of the oldest art fairs in the midwest
• The Sturgis Falls Festival in Cedar Rapids features an Arts and Craft Fair with over 80 artisans
• The Craft Fair: Spring Edition in Washington attracts thousands of attendees with unique items and delicious foods
• Rochester's Spring Craft and Vendor Show in Mason City is a one-stop shopping destination for Easter gifts
• Art in the Park in Elkader features local and regional artisans offering fine arts and crafts
• MacNider Arts Festival in Mason City offers family-friendly activities, music entertainment, and an Art Market