Get ready to experience the largest event in Iowa! The famous Iowa State Fair will be making its much-anticipated return to the fairgrounds in Des Moines from August 11 to August 21.
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Fourth of July Events in Iowa
Whether you prefer to celebrate the Fourth of July with a spectacular fireworks show or at your local festival with loved ones, the following are the go-to events to help celebrate Independence Day in Iowa.
5 Can’t-Miss Iowa Pride Events
Pride Month is here and alongside the massive celebration of love and equality comes a plethora of festivals and events to help you celebrate the special month. From colorful parades and picnics to cookie parties for the little ones, the following are the top five can’t-miss Pride events in Iowa.
Pet-Friendly Restaurants
There’s arguably nothing better than getting to enjoy a good meal with those you love most—including your pet too, of course. For your next restaurant outing, consider opting for a pet-friendly restaurant and letting your pup tag along with you at one of these Iowa eateries.
Easter Events 2022
While the Easter Bunny prepares his baskets, it’s time for you to celebrate all of the fun happening around Iowa in honor of the spring holiday. From massive egg hunts to bunny runs, Iowa is bursting with ways to help you and your little ones get eggcited for Easter.
A New Golf Entertainment Venue to Open in Bettendorf
Calling all golf enthusiasts! A new golf entertainment destination, a soon-to-be-named spot expected to become the premier sports entertainment destination in all of Iowa, is set to open in in Bettendorf.
Holiday Events and Attractions 2021
From enchanted walks through frosted, glowing forests to sensory-sensitive meetings with Santa Claus, Iowa is bursting with ways to help you and your loved ones get in the holiday spirit.
6 Must-Do Fall Experiences in Iowa
From picking the perfect pumpkin to tracking down the best hard cider, it’s finally time to bundle up and venture into some of the best fall experiences Iowa has to offer.
Best Iowa Dairy Farms
Known for its cheese curds and Blue Bunny ice cream, Iowa boasts some of the largest dairy farms across the states–most of which offer family-friendly private tours to give locals an exclusive look into farm life, dairy production and the animals behind it.
Iowa State Fair
After its first opening in 1854, the Iowa State Fair has become an award-winning, annual tradition–not just for Iowans, but for visitors across the globe. The fair will take place August 12 to August 22 in Des Moines with more than a million people expected in attendance.