And just like that... BOOM! June is over! We've got a list of MANY of the big events coming up in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City areas in July, as well as some other parts of Eastern Iowa and Des Moines! The events are in the following order:

• Cedar Rapids Area
• Iowa City Area
• Waterloo Area
• Dubuque Area
• Quad Cities Area
• Other Eastern Iowa Cities
• Des Moines Area

Looking for FIREWORKS and other 4th of July celebrations in Eastern Iowa? Check out a list HERE!

CEDAR RAPIDS AREA EVENTS (LINN COUNTY)

Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival

• Tribute to Heroes & Flag Raising
  • Veterans Memorial Building
  • Tuesday, July 1st from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
  • Purchase breakfast tickets HERE
• Rock N Bowl
  • SpareTime Cedar Rapids
  • Wednesday, July 2nd from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • "We are proud to offer this event for people with disabilities, their friends, and family to enjoy time together. The day will consist of free bowling at SpareTime in the Elite Suite! Other activities will include a photobooth and face painting."
  • Freedom Festival Button required for entry
• Pancake Breakfast
  • Veterans Memorial Building
  • Friday, July 4th from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  • Meals are $10, or $5 if you have a Freedom Festival Button - ages 5 and under eat free
• Car Show
  • 1st Street SW, Downtown Cedar Rapids
  • Friday, July 4th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Yoga on the Island
  • Mays Island, Downtown Cedar Rapids
  • Friday, July 4th from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
  • Freedom Festival Button required for entry
• Patriotic Pop-Up
  • Veterans Memorial Building
  • Friday, July 4th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • "The Patriotic Pop-Up vendor market highlights small businesses, offering the public a chance to shop locally and support independent creators. From handcrafted goods to locally sourced treats, the market will provide a unique, community-driven shopping experience."
• Celebration of Freedom
  • 1st Street SW & the McGrath Amphitheatre
  • Friday, July 4th from 1:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Featuring one of the largest firework displays in the state of Iowa, live music, food trucks, face painting, bounce houses, balloons, and trackless train rides
  • Freedom Festival Button is required for entry

Fifth Season Races

• Greene Square Park, Cedar Rapids
• Friday, July 4th at 7:30 a.m.
• Featuring an 8k, a 5k, and kids' fun runs
• Must register in advance online HERE

Rock the Block

• NewBo City Market, Cedar Rapids
• Fridays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Dates/Bands
  • July 4th - FunkDaddies
  • July 11th - Fight Paper Box
  • July 18th - The King of Mars
  • July 25th - Molly Nova & The Hawks
• No outside food/beverages allowed

Kernels Baseball

• Veterans Memorial Stadium, Cedar Rapids
• Home Game Dates/Times
  • Friday, July 4th at 6:35 p.m.
  • Saturday, July 5th at 6:35 p.m.
  • Sunday, July 6th at 1:05 p.m.
  • Friday, July 18th at 6:35 p.m.
  • Saturday, July 19th at 6:35 p.m.
  • Sunday, July 20th at 1:05 p.m.
  • Tuesday, July 22nd at 6:35 p.m.
  • Wednesday, July 23rd at 12:05 p.m.
  • Thursday, July 24th at 6:35 p.m.
  • Friday, July 25th at 6:35 p.m.
  • Saturday, July 26th at 6:35 p.m.
  • Sunday, July 27th at 1:05 p.m.
• Purchase tickets HERE

Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market

• Downtown Cedar Rapids
• Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • July 5th
  • July 19th

Star Spangled Bash Pt. 2

• Hawkeye Downs, Cedar Rapids
• July 5th & 6th
• "Who's ready for a full weekend of drifting? If you have never seen drifting or don't really know what it is, here's your chance to discover something new! These events are family friendly and if you bring your own helmet, you might even get the opportunity to have a ride along with one of our drivers!"
• Admission is $10 for ages 11+ - Pit Passes are $20

Blues Traveler & Gin Blossoms Concert

• McGrath Amphitheatre, Cedar Rapids
• Monday, July 7th at 6 p.m.
• With special guest Spin Doctors
• Purchase tickets HERE

Eat. Drink. And Be Marion Food & Pub Crawl Fundraiser

• Uptown Marion District
• Thursday, July 10th from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• "With your ticket, you will receive a complementary cup, t-shirt, and deals (ex.$1 drinks) from participating businesses in the Uptown Marion District. Also, enjoy live entertainment and extended shopping hours as you walk to each participating establishment."
• Proceeds benefit the revitalization and beautification efforts of Uptown Marion
• Purchase tickets HERE

Walker Montgomery Concert

• Wild Hogs Saloon & Eatery, Walford
• Thursday, July 10th at 8 p.m.
• With special guest Boot Jack Duo
• Purchase tickets HERE

2nd Annual Flower & Lavender Festival

• Pine Hill Farm, Walker
• July 11th & 12th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Featuring cut-your-own lavender bouquets, local food vendors, live music, and more
• Admission is $5 for ages 6+

Mount Vernon Heritage Days Festival

• Downtown Mount Vernon
• July 11th & 12th
• Featuring live music, a parade, kids' activities, a drone show, games, inflatables, food trucks, a street dance, and more

Monarch Festival

• Amazing Space at Indian Creek Nature Center, Cedar Rapids
• Saturday, July 12th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Featuring 3 butterfly releases, milkweed seedball crafting, caterpillar adoptions, temporary tattoos, photo ops, and more

Uptown Marion Market

• Uptown Marion
• Saturday, July 12th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• "Enjoy a fun morning of local food and artisan items coupled with family-friendly activities and entertainment. Don't forget to stop by and check out the shopping and dining in Uptown Marion. Admission is free to the public."

Cedar Rapids Summer Comic & Toy Show

• DoubleTree by Hilton Convention Complex, Cedar Rapids
• Saturday, July 12th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Featuring vendors, artists, authors, comics, toys, books, anime, video game tournaments, special guests a cosplay contest, panels, and more
• Tickets only available at the door

CR Pride Parade & Festival

• NewBo City Market, Cedar Rapids
• Saturday, July 12th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Featuring drag performances, vendors, food, entertainment, community resources, and more

CRBT Movies on the Riverbank

• McGrath Amphitheatre, Cedar Rapids
• Saturday, July 12th at 7 p.m.
• Showing Despicable Me 4
• "The gates open and free kids’ activities begin at 7:00 p.m. The movie will begin at sunset. On-street parking is available. Tiered, natural lawn seating is offered. People are also encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and blankets. Food vendors are on-site. Event admission is free."

Kansas & .38 Special Concert

• McGrath Amphitheatre, Cedar Rapids
• Sunday, July 13th at 6:15 p.m.
• With special guests The Outlaws
• Purchase tickets HERE

BizMix Marion Block Party

• Central Plaza at City Square Park, Marion
• Thursday, July 17th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• "For over 20 years the annual Block Party has served as one of Marion's best networking events for business owners, leaders, and employees in the area. Come by, have a drink, connect with old friends, or meet some new ones!"

Moonlit Movie Series

• Lowe Park, Marion
• Friday, July 18th at 7 p.m.
• Showing “Mufasa: The Lion King”
• Also featuring inflatables, food/drink vendors, and face painting

Street Food Festival

• Ellis Park, Cedar Rapids
• Saturday, July 19th from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Featuring food trucks/vendors, face painting, giveaways, and live music
• 100% of sales will be donated to local homeless shelters and food banks

Harmony Festival

• NewBo District Venues/Businesses, Cedar Rapids
• July 25th through 27th
• Featuring classes and workshops with sound healers, musicians, yoga instructors, and mental health practitioners
• Purchase tickets HERE

Brown Farm Pioneer Days

• Brown Farm, Central City
• July 26th & 27th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Featuring field demonstrations, a blacksmith shop, horse-drawn demos, a flea market, a kid zone, a petting zoo, concessions, tractor games, and more

2nd Annual Pizza World Hot Rod & Custom Car Show

• Pizza World/Voodoo Brewing Co., Cedar Rapids
• Sunday, July 27th from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Featuring awards, live music, a 50/50 raffle, drinks, and pizza
• Benefits the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital

Gathered & Grown: A Feast of 5 Seasons

• 2nd St SE, Downtown Cedar Rapids
• Sunday, July 27th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• "This extraordinary event is a cocktail hour followed by a three course family-style meal, all curated by the expert chefs of Cobble Hill, and featuring ingredients from our market vendors."
• Ages 21+
• Purchase tickets HERE

AirPower History Tour

• Eastern Iowa Airport, Cedar Rapids
• July 30th through August 3rd from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• "Don’t miss your opportunity to fly in the iconic B-29 Superfortress “FIFI” when she visits Cedar Rapids, Iowa or take a ride in another historic aircraft in attendance. Tour all the planes on the ground or take a ride in one or all of these historic aircraft!"
• Get more information and book a flight HERE

IOWA CITY AREA EVENTS (JOHNSON COUNTY)

Bourbon & Blues

• Cedar Ridge Distillery, Swisher
• July 4th through 6th
• "Get ready for days filled with soulful blues tunes, delicious bourbon cocktails, and a festive atmosphere perfect for celebrating America. Event is FREE to attend and food and drinks are available for purchase!"

Iowa City Jazz Festival

• Downtown Iowa City
• July 4th through 6th
• Featuring two stages with live music, artist booths, food vendors, a beverage garden, fireworks, and more

Eras in the Park

• Penn Meadows Park, North Liberty
• Thursday, July 10th from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• "A 90-minute thrilling outdoor concert that spans the entire spectrum of Taylor Swift’s illustrious career."

Friday Night Concert Series

• Ped Mall Stage, Iowa City
• Fridays from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Bands/Dates
  • July 11th - Flash in a Pan and Awful Purdies
  • July 18th - Diane Road and The Recliners
  • July 25th - Ben Schmidt Band and Whiskey Fund

Ranshaw House Concert Series

• Ranshaw House, North Liberty
• Fridays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Bands/Dates
  • July 11th - Yesternite
  • July 18th - Tanya English Band
  • July 25th - Youth Night
• BYOB

Rhythms at Riverfront Crossings

• Riverfront Crossings Park, Iowa City
• Saturdays from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
•  Dates/Bands
  • July 12th - Swampland Jewels
  • July 26th - Fez Presents – Iowa Rock and Soul Revue
• Also featuring children’s activities and a beverage garden

Hudson Westbrook Concert

• Wildwood BBQ & Saloon, Iowa City
• Wednesday, July 16th at 7 p.m.
• With special guest Grant Gilbert
• Purchase tickets HERE

Solon Beef Days

• Solon, Iowa
• July 18th & 19th
• Featuring live music, a parade, a carnival, food & beverages, tournaments, games, a beer tent, and more

Drive-In Movies at the Hangar

• Iowa City Municipal Airport
• Saturday, July 19th at 9 p.m.
• Showing The Princess Bride
• Featuring special entertainment and concessions

Johnson County 4-H & FFA Fair

• Johnson County Fairgrounds, Iowa City
• July 19th through 23rd
• Featuring a mechanical bull, a beer garden, live entertainment, a talent show, Dirt Drags, a tractor pull, fireworks, and more

Swisher Fun Days

• Downtown Swisher
• July 25th & 26th
• Featuring live music, a street dance, a bags tournament, a 5K, a vendor market, and more

WATERLOO AREA EVENTS (BLACK HAWK COUNTY)

Rydell "Sweet 16" Car & Bike Show Benefit

• Rydell Chevrolet, Waterloo
• Sunday, July 13th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Also featuring live music, food from Tama County Pork Producers, and ice cream from the Outside Scoop
• Proceeds benefit the “Stay Together, Play Together” Seerley Park Renovation Project and Americans for Independent Living

¡Fiesta!

• RiverLoop Amphitheatre & Expo Plaza, Waterloo
• Saturday, July 19th at 1 p.m.
• "¡Fiesta! is a free, family-friendly festival that features food, entertainment and education focusing on Latin American countries. Special features include taqueria trucks and other Latin American food vendors, live entertainment, traditional dance performances, and children’s activities including crafts, games (among them the beloved piñata), and face painting."

Great Rubber Duck Splash

• The Falls Aquatic Center, Cedar Falls
• Saturday, July 19th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• "You adopt (buy) rubber ducks for $5 to be part of a race. On race day your adopted duck(s) are launched into the water at The Falls, with hundreds & hundreds of other ducks, and they 'swim' to the finish line. First prize is $1,000!!
  
  There will be some fun Duckling (Kid) activities like balloon art and face-painting, you can swim and there will food from Try Pie (mmmmm....pie) and Bri's Cool Ice."
• Proceeds benefiting North Star
• Adopt a duck HERE

Black Hawk County 4-H & FFA Fair

• National Cattle Congress, Waterloo
• July 20th through 24th
• Featuring mutton busting, food vendors, games, and more

Cedar River Festival

• Sturgis Park, Cedar Falls
• Sunday, July 27th from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Featuring 5 bands

DUBUQUE AREA EVENTS

311 Concert

• Back Waters Stage at Q Casino, Dubuque
• Saturday, July 5th at 7 p.m.
• With special guests Badflower and Sitting on Saturn
• Purchase tickets HERE

Jubeck-a-Palooza

• Jubeck New World Brewing, Dubuque
• Saturday, July 19th from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Featuring live music, a street bar, food trucks, and more

Warren Zeiders Concert

• Back Waters Stage at Q Casino, Dubuque
• Saturday, July 26th at 8 p.m.
• With special guest Chase McDaniel
• Purchase tickets HERE

QUAD CITIES AREA EVENTS (SCOTT COUNTY)

Styx & The Kevin Cronin Band Concert

• Vibrant Arena, Moline
• Thursday, July 3rd at 7 p.m.
• With special guest Don Felder
• Purchase tickets HERE

2025 Gypsy Highway Blues Festival

• Gypsy Highway, Davenport
• Saturday, July 12th from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• "Join us for this years annual Gypsy Highway Blues Festival, featuring some of the top bands in the area, and The Jason Wells Band is back in town from Indiana. This will be an outdoor show. Outdoor seating is first come, first serve, or feel free to bring a lawn chair to set up in the grass by the stage."
• Admission is $12

Movies in the Park

• Veterans Memorial Park, Bettendorf
• Saturday, July 12th from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Showing Inside Out 2

Bad Mom's Brunch

• Candy's Back Bar, Davenport
• Sunday, July 13th at 2 p.m.
• Featuring music bingo, door prizes, a video DJ, a food truck, mimosas & bloody marys, and more

Sierra Ferrell Concert

• Capitol Theatre, Davenport
• Monday, July 14th at 7 p.m.
• With special guest Kaitlin Butts
• Purchase tickets HERE

Switchfoot Concert

• Capitol Theatre, Davenport
• Tuesday, July 15th at 7 p.m.
• With special guest Fox Royale
• Purchase tickets HERE

Party in the Park

• Fejervary Park, Davenport
• Thursday, July 17th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• "Party in the Park attendees can enjoy food, entertainment, and a variety of activities for the kids! These events are a great opportunity to meet fellow residents, learn more about surrounding neighborhoods, and engage with local elected officials. Members from city staff will be in attendance to discuss concerns and opportunities facing the community and how to can get involved in your neighborhood."

Gary Alan Concert

• Rhythm City Casino Resort, Davenport
• Saturday, July 26th at 8 p.m.
• Purchase tickets HERE

Bix 7

• Downtown Davenport
• Saturday, July 26th at 8 a.m.
• "This iconic event features live bands, cheering crowds, elite athletes and the area's largest post race party. You can even choose race morning which route to take; the full 7 miles or the Prairie Farms Quick Bix."
• Register online HERE

Mississippi Valley Fair

• Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, Davenport
• Concerts (all start at 8 p.m.)
  • Kane Brown
    • Tuesday, July 29th
  • Nate Smith
    • Wednesday, July 30th
  • TLC
    • Thursday, July 31st
    • With special guest 3OH!3
  • Third Eye Blind
    • Friday, August 1st
  • Pop Evil
    • Saturday, August 2nd
    • With special guest Lit
  • Jon Pardi
    • Sunday, August 3rd
• Also featuring a butter sculpture, live entertainment, a carnival, Sandyland, a tractor parade, skydivers, a sloth encounter, educational activities, and more
• Purchase Fun Cards HERE

Bix Jazz Festival

• Rhythm City Casino Resort, Davenport
• July 31st through August 2nd
• Purchase tickets HERE

OTHER EASTERN IOWA EVENTS

Ridiculous Days

• Anamosa, Iowa
• July 4th & 5th
• Featuring a hot dog eating contest, a "Messy Play" event, breakfast, a costume contest, a car, truck, & bike show, and more

Greater Ottumwa Rodeo

• Greater Ottumwa Park
• July 4th & 5th at 7 p.m. - gates at 5 p.m.
• Tickets are $12 at gate for ages 13+ and $5 for ages 6 to 12

Taste of Main Street - Restaurant Week

• Downtown Washington Restaurants
• July 7th through July 13th
• "Fill Your Passport: Grab a 'Taste of Main Street' passport and collect 'stamps' from participating spots. Once your passport is full, turn it in for a chance to win a bundle of gift cards to downtown Washington restaurants! We'll also have drawings and giveaways happening all week long."

Delaware County Fair

• Delaware County Fairgrounds, Manchester
• July 7th through 13th
• Concerts
  • Daughtry
    • Thursday, July 10th at 8:30 p.m.
  • Scotty McCreery
    • Friday, July 11th at 8:30 p.m.
• Also featuring a parade, inflatables, MotoCross, a Tough Truck Race, a truck & tractor pull, a demo derby, a draft horse show, a carnival, and more
• Purchase tickets and gate admission HERE

Winneshiek County Fair

• Winneshiek County Fairgrounds, Decorah
• July 8th through 12th
• Concerts:
  • Tyler Farr
    • Friday, July 19th
    • With special guest Timothy Wayne
  • Drew Baldridge
    • Saturday, July 20th
    • With special guest Frankie Ballard
• Also featuring a truck & tractor pull, a rodeo, live music, stock car races, a carnival, competitions, a petting zoo, a talent show, and more
• Purchase admission passes and event tickets HERE

Cedar County Fair

• Cedar County Fairgrounds, Tipton
• July 9th through 13th
• Jo Dee Messina Concert
  • Saturday, July 12th at 7:30 p.m.
• Also featuring a rodeo, races, a tractor pull, contests, a carnival, a beer garden, and more
• Purchase tickets and gate admission HERE

Walcott Truckers Jamboree

• World's Largest Truck Stop, Walcott
• July 10th through 12th
• Featuring exhibits, live music, Trucker Olympics, a pork chop cookout, fireworks, a truck beauty contest, and more

Todd Rundgren Concert

• Riverside Casino & Golf Resort, Riverside
• Friday, July 11th at 8 p.m.
• Purchase tickets HERE

Kinder Day

• Market Barn, Amana
• Saturday, July 12th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Featuring face painting, balloons, magic, mini ponies, games, and more

Tour de Brew

• Millstream Brewing Co., Amana
• Saturday, July 12th from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• "The 24th Annual Tour is a heavenly 30-mile ride through the picturesque scenery of the Amana Colonies and Iowa County with 'hydration' stops and surprises along the way. The ride ends with a Free Block Party at Millstream and is open to all"
• Purchase tickets HERE

Sigourney Car Show

• Sigourney Square
• Saturday, July 12th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wapello County 4-H Expo

• Wapello County Extension and Outreach, Ottumwa
• July 12th through 19th
• Featuring food, family activities, a Kids' Day, contests, a movie night, live music, water olympics, a silent auction, and more

Buchanan County Fair

• Buchanan County Fairgrounds, Independence
• July 15th through 20th
• Randy Houser Concert
  • Friday, July 18th at 8 p.m.
  • With special guest Dillon Carmichael
• Also featuring a beer garden, a mechanical bull, Legends of Monster Trucks, live music, a demo derby, contests, a barn dance, and more
• Admission is $5 per day for ages 4+

Henry County Fair

• Henry County Fairgrounds, Mt. Pleasant
• July 15th through 21st
• Aaron Tippin Concert
  • Friday, July 18th at 7:30 p.m.
  • With special guest Tigirlily Gold 
• Also featuring a demolition derby, live music, an ATV rodeo, a movie night, contests, and more
• Purchase event tickets HERE

Great Jones County Fair

• Great Jones County Fairgrounds, Monticello
• July 16th through 20th
• Concerts
  • Sam Hunt
    • Thursday, July 17th at 8 p.m.
    • With special guest Dylan Marlowe
  • Nelly
    • Friday, July 18th at 8 p.m.
    • With special guest Chingy
  • Hardy
    • Saturday, July 19th at 8 p.m.
    • With special guest John Morgan
  • Aaron Tippin, Sammy Kershaw, & Collin Raye
    • Sunday, July 20th at 7 p.m.
• Also featuring a carnival, a beer tent, live entertainment, a kids' zone, contests, a tractor pull, fireworks, and more
• Purchase tickets and gate admission HERE

Muscatine County Fair

• Muscatine County Fairgrounds, West Liberty
• July 16th through 20th
• Clay Walker Concert
  • Saturday, July 19th at 7:30 p.m.
  • With special guest Timothy Wayne
• Also featuring stock car races, live entertainment, contests, a tractor pull, a carnival, a demo derby, and more
• Purchase tickets and gate admission HERE

Clinton County Fair

• Clinton County Fairgrounds, DeWitt
• July 16th through 20th
• Featuring Cowboy Mounted Shooting, the Sanburr Rodeo, a tractor pull, a demo derby, live music, a kid zone, a movie night, food, and more
• Get details on admission & season passes HERE

Craig Morgan Concert

• Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel, Tama
• Friday, July 18th at 8 p.m.
• Purchase tickets HERE

Waverly Heritage Days

• Bremer County Fairgrounds, Waverly
• July 18th through 20th
• Featuring live music, a parade, a car show, Art & Wine Night, and more

Shellsburg Big Day

• Main Street, Shellsburg
• Saturday, July 19th from 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
• Featuring a motorcycle show, vendors, food, live music, and more

A Very Vintage Market

• Downtown Burlington
• Saturday, July 19th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• "Featuring antique and vintage décor, repurposed, re-imagined, up-cycled items, handcrafted goods, architectural salvage, primitive and farmhouse accents, as well as yummy local eats! You will love our vendors, they are picked especially for the quality, style and charm of their items."

Firefly Festival

• Benton County Nature Center, Vinton
• Saturday, July 19th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• "Firefly Festival includes live music by David Zollo and band, games, crafts, firefly education & firefly catching. Food & beverages include Beast & Bird, Tequilero Food Truck, Recharge Coffee Co., 42° North Winery, & Cravin’ Shavin’s Shaved Ice."

Fayette County Fair

• Fayette County Fairgrounds, West Union
• July 22nd through 26th
• Chris Janson Concert
  • Saturday, July 26th at 6 p.m.
  • With special guests Jackson Dean and Steve Schroeder
• Also featuring racing, live entertainment, a carnival, and more
• Purchase concert tickets HERE

Jackson County Fair

• Jackson County Fairgrounds, Maquoketa
• July 22nd through 27th
• Concerts
  • Sawyer Brown
    • Friday, July 25th at 7:30 p.m.
    • With special guest Confederate Railroad
  • Gretchen Wilson
    • Saturday, July 26th at 7:30 p.m.
    • With special guest Eddie Montgomery
• Also featuring a car show, stock car races, a truck & tractor pull, Night of Destruction, contests, live entertainment, a parade, and more
• Purchase tickets and gate admission HERE

Elkader Sweet Corn Days

• Elkader, Iowa
• July 24th through 26th
• Featuring a parade, an ice cream social, live music, a vendor & street fair, Chalk the Walk, a book sale, a carnival, a drink tent, fireworks, free sweet corn, and more

Burlington Jazz Festival

• Multiple Downtown Venues, Burlington
• July 25th & 26th
• "2 Days, 5 Venues, 9 Bands, 75 Musicians, No Cost"

Backbone Bluegrass Festival

• Strawberry Point, Iowa
• July 25th through 27th
• Purchase tickets HERE

Iowa Flower Festival

• Bloomsbury Farm, Atkins
• July 25th through August 3rd
  • Fridays from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Saturdays from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Sundays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Special Events
  • Morning Dew Art & Flea Festival - July 26th & 27th
  • Flower & Fireflies Date Night - July 25th & August 1st
  • Blooms & Kabooms - August 2nd
  • Blooms & Butterflies - August 2nd & 3rd
• Tickets go on sale July 14th HERE

Bremer County Fair

• Bremer County Fairgrounds, Waverly
• July 27th through August 2nd
• Featuring a tractor pull, figure 8 races, a carnival, a demo derby, live music, Tough Truck Madness, and more
• Admission is free - purchase event tickets HERE

Clayton County Fair

• Clayton County Fairgrounds, Garnavillo
• July 30th through August 3rd
• The Gatlin Brothers: Larry, Steve & Rudy Concert
  • Thursday, July 31st at 7 p.m.
  • With special guest Tyler Richton & The High Bank Boys
• Also featuring a beer garden, a carnival, motocross, a demolition derby, a movie night, live entertainment, a truck & tractor pull, and more
• Admission is $5 Wednesday, $15 Thursday through Saturday, and $10 Sunday

READ MORE: A Full List of Eastern Iowa County Fairs in 2025

BIG DES MOINES AREA EVENTS

34th Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals

• Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines
• Dates/Times
  • Friday, July 4th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, July 5th from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Sunday, July 6th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Featuring more than 5,500 vehicles, AutoCross Racing, contests, monster truck rides, live music, a family fun zone, vendors, and more
• Purchase tickets HERE

Pupchella

• Paws and Pints, Des Moines
• Saturday, July 12th from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Featuring live music, a foam party, vendors, carnival games, ice cream (for dogs AND humans), and more

Northside Market

• Highland Park Historic Business District at Euclid and Sixth Avenues, Des Moines
• Sunday, July 13th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Beaverdale Bluegrass Festival

• Tower Park, Des Moines
• Saturday, July 19th from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Featuring food trucks, craft breweries, a kid zone, and 10+ performers

Air Supply Concert

• Des Moines Civic Center
• Sunday, July 20th at 7:30 p.m.
• Purchase tickets HERE

Wynonna Judd Concert

• Vibrant Music Hall, Waukee
• Thursday, July 24th at 7:30 p.m.
• Purchase tickets HERE

Beck with the Des Moines Symphony Concert

• Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park, Des Moines
• Thursday, July 24th at 6:30 p.m.
• With special guest Molly Lewis
• Purchase tickets HERE

Cornbred Cornbread Festival

• Riverview Park Amphitheater, Des Moines
• Saturday, July 26th from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• "Experience incredible performances from some of the most talented young artists in the community! Meet new people and connect with creatives, entrepreneurs, and changemakers! Come ready to have fun with great food, live music, and unforgettable vibes!"

Sip n' Shop

• Jasper Winery, Des Moines
• Saturday, July 26th from2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Featuring local vendors, wine, live music, and free swag bags for the first 100 shoppers

Des Moines Tea Festival

• DSM Heritage Center, Des Moines
• Sunday, July 27th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Featuring tea samples, food, live music, local vendors, and more
• Admission is $5 - purchase tickets HERE

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