Iowa Fairs, Festivals & Art Shows
Art shows and craft fairs 2025–2026
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Art shows and craft fairs 2025–2026


Attend Your Favorite Art Shows and Art Fairs of the Year in Des Moines, IA

 
Christkindlmarket Des Moines
December 4 - 14, 2025

Christkindlmarket Des Moines

Principal Park, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 2/21/2025

A Festival organized by Iowa European Cultural Connection.
This Iowa Festival will have crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 19 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-9pm; Fri-Sat 11am-9pm; Sun 11am-5pm; Mon-Wed closed.
Christkindlmarket Des Moines
December 4 - 14, 2025

Christkindlmarket Des Moines

Principal Park, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 6/5/2025

A Holiday Celebration organized by Christkindlmarket Des Moines.
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 .
FREE Iowa Home Expo
March 13 - 15, 2026

FREE Iowa Home Expo

Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 6/25/2025

A Trade Show organized by Nationwide Expos.
This Iowa Trade Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths.
Des Moines Arts Festival
June 26 - 28, 2026

Des Moines Arts Festival

Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 10/31/2025

An Art Show organized by Downtown Events Group.
This Iowa Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 3 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 11am-5pm.
Iowa State Fair
August 13 - 23, 2026

Iowa State Fair

Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA

Status: Updated 11/4/2025

A State Fair organized by Iowa State Fair.
This Iowa State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 186 food booths. There will be 5 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $8 - $14. This event will also include: parade, competitions.