Iowa Cultural Festivals
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Feb 18 2024Irish Traditions - West Des Moines
Live Irish music and Irish step dancing, at the West Des Moines Community Center in historic Valley Junction. -
Apr 25 - 27 2024Tulip Time Festival - Pella
Celebrate Dutch heritage through daily parades, theatrical performances, tulip beds, crafters, music, food and costumes. -
May 2 - 4 2024Orange City Tulip Festival - Orange City
Celebration of Dutch heritage with traditional Dutch dancing and games, twice-daily parade, thousands of tulips, traditional Dutch costumes, Dutch foo ... more » -
May 4 2024Cinco de Mayo Celebration - West Des Moines
Enjoy Mexican foods, crafts, artwork, live music, dancing and hands-on art activities for the entire family. Celebrate the Mexican heritage of many wh ... more » -
May 10 - 12 2024Houby Days - Cedar Rapids
Celebrate Czech and Slovak roots with a festival and parade in Czech Village. -
May 17 - 19 2024Scandinavian Days - Story City
Live theater, ethnic food booths, folk dancing, carnival, live music and family entertainment. -
May 26 2024Latino Festival - Marshalltown
Food and entertainment. -
Jun 1 2024Annual Greek Festival - Mason City
Village atmosphere with Greek food, bake sale, music, and Middle Eastern dancer. At Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church. -
Jun 15 - 19 2024Celebration of Freedom - Cedar Rapids
Celebration of the African American holiday of Juneteenth. Music, talent show, food and fun at the African American Historical Museum Cultural Center. ... more » -
Jun 21 2024Midsummer in Swedesburg - Swedesburg
Swedesburg's Midsommar Celebration starts with a 6:30 pm processional with the honored John A. Alvine Family followed by a dance around the Majstäng ... more » -
Jun 29 2024Kermis - Pella
Dutch summer festival at the Pella Historical Village, featuring Dutch penny carnival games, Dutch food, street organ music, programs and displays. ... more » -
Aug 2 - 4 2024Czech Days - Protivin
Learn about Protivin's history and take in all the events; food & beer tent, Kolaches, music, Polka Mass, BINGO, cake walk, crafts, softball, basketba ... more » -
Sep 6 - 7 2024German Fest - Guttenberg
5K Walk/Run, German music, ethnic dancers, Open Air Market/Craft Fair, Hog Roast, German food and beer, public wine and beer judging, jaguar club show ... more » -
Sep 7 2024All Things Scottish: CelticFest - Cedar Rapids
Ushers Ferry will take on a Scottish flare as the Hawkeye Area Grand Gaelic Isles Society presents All Things Scottish: Celtic Fest from 11:00-6:00. T ... more » -
Sep 21 - 22 2024Celtic Festival and Highland Games of the Quad Cities - Davenport
Sports, music, dance, arts, and heritage of seven Celtic cultures. Watch Scottish athletics, Highland dance, bagpipes and clans, Irish dance and Celti ... more » -
Sep 27 2024Farmstasia - Urbandale
Join Living History Farms' crafters and farmers for a celebration of Iowa's rich fall folk life traditions! Watch specialty craftsmen such as blacksmi ... more » -
Sep 27 2024BREWNOST! - Cedar Rapids
BrewNost is a seriously trendy celebration of the fermented grain, held every fall to benefit the NCSML. Held in conjunction with Doug Alberhasky and ... more » -
Oct 5 - 6 2024Oktoberfest - Marquette
Fall celebration with German food, strolling musician & free wine tasting, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day. -
Oct 13 - 15 2024Germanfest - Monona
Annual celebration featuring German food, music and dancing. -
Nov 16 2024Sinterklaas Day - Pella
Welcome the Dutch Santa with strolling Volks Parade, program and party. Parade at 10:00. At the end of the procession looms a large ship carrying Sint ... more »