Fairs & Festivals

Text reading 'Farmington Iowa Strawberry Festival' over a background of pink and white strawberries with green leaves.
A close-up of a ripe red strawberry with green leaves on top, isolated on a white background.
Several slices of watermelon with red flesh and black seeds on a dark surface.
A bunch of dark purple grapes hanging from a vine surrounded by green leaves in a vineyard.
Group of children dressed in colorful, traditional Mexican-style dresses performing a folkloric dance at an outdoor event with spectators in the background.
Text poster reading "River & Rail Nostalgia Night Friday, September 26" on a textured background.
A train station platform at sunset with trains, street lamps, and a bridge in the background, advertising the 5th Annual River & Rail Weekend event happening September 25-27, 2025.
Logo for Southeast Iowa Depot Days on a brown background
Hands forming a heart shape in front of a rainbow pride flag at a pride parade.
Close-up image of several ripe yellow corn cobs with green husks partially peeled back.
Street fair with tents, food vendors, and people walking and sitting outside on a sunny day.
Small outdoor stage with a band performing, surrounded by safety barriers, with American flags and trees in the background.

Dry Creek Music Fest

Fireworks exploding in the night sky above a group of people watching from a waterfront.
Logo for Lee County Fair, Iowa's oldest county fair, established in 1841.
A cowboy riding a bucking horse at a rodeo with a cow running nearby. Spectators watch behind barriers, and colorful banners are displayed in the background.
Award badge with the words "2024 Tourism Award Winner" and stars in blue and black colors.
Retro-style graphic with radiating colorful stripes and a central circle, featuring text that reads "Fort Madison Porkstock".
A heraldic emblem featuring a dragon, a lion, and an eagle holding a banner that reads 'The Denmark Iowa Renaissance Faire', with a shield displaying a cross, a bird, and ocean waves.

Visit Iowa’s oldest county fair, eat as much sweetcorn and watermelon that you can, cheer for your favorite bull rider, dance and eat the night away at Iowa’s oldest Mexican Fiesta, railfan trackside with others from across the world or frolick among the Royal Rogues, Renegades, Pirates and Scots at the Denmark Iowa Renaissance Faire!