Festivals near Altoona, IA.

Ames Big Bash - July 3

• Jul. 3 - Jul 3, 2026
• Ames History Museum - Ames, IA USA

Celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary with a Big Bash at Ames History Museum on July 3! Family fun zone including trackless train, inflatabl ....

15 Year Anniversary Celebration at Dress For Success!

• Jul. 9 - Jul 9, 2026
• 6222 Grand Ave - Des Moines, IA USA

• Other / General

• FREE!!

Celebrate 15 Years of Impact with Dress for Success Des Moines ?? For 15 years, our community has come together to help women build confidence, find ....

15 Year Anniversary Celebration at Dress For Success Des Moines

• Jul. 9 - Jul 9, 2026
• 6222 Grand Ave - Des Moines, IA USA

• Other / General

• FREE!!

Celebrate 15 Years of Impact with Dress for Success Des Moines ?? For 15 years, our community has come together to help women build confidence, find ....

Ankeny Chamber SummerFest

• Jul. 10 - Jul 12, 2026
• 1500 SW Main St - Ankeny, IA USA

• Music

Ankeny Chamber SummerFest has brought Ankeny and the surrounding metro area together for 3 days of FREE LIVE music, carnival rides, great local food a ....

The Great Western Bar Crawl

• Jul. 25 - Jul 25, 2026
• Wilson's Orchard \u0026 Farm (Des Moines) - Cumming, IA USA

• $1 - $10

Get ready to kick up your heels and join us for our annual Great Western Bar Crawl on Saturday, July 25th, from 1 PM to 8 PM! Step into the Wild West, ....

Punk For Paws

• Aug. 8 - Aug 9, 2026
• The Talk Shop Lounge - Saint Charles, IA USA

• Other / General

• $10 - $25

Soulcage and Gravecorps are headlining Iowa's premier music festival benefiting our furry friends! Come out to hear some of the best punk and rock a ....

PepperHarrow Lavender Festival

• Jun. 19 - Jun 20, 2026
• PepperHarrow Farm - Winterset, IA USA

• $10 - $25

Join us for the annual Lavender Festival at PepperHarrow Flower Farm, a magical summer celebration set among thousands of blooming lavender plants in ....

Strawberry Picking at Wilson's Orchard & Farm - Des Moines, IA

• Jun. 6 - Jun 27, 2026
• Wilson's Orchard \u0026 Farm (Des Moines) - Cumming, IA USA

**DATES AND DETAILS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!!** These are not typical grocery store berries. You’ll pick them right from the vine, at their peak, with ....

Smoke & Sip BBQ Festival

• May. 16 - May 16, 2026
• Middlebrook Farm - Cumming, IA USA

• Other / General

We’re FIRED UP to announce the second annual Smoke & Sip BBQ Festival will be back at Middlebrook Farm Grounds on Saturday, May 16 ???? Think backyar ....

Ankeny Arts Festival

• May. 16 - May 16, 2026
• 601 SW 3rd St - Ankeny, IA USA

• Other / General

Celebrate creativity at the Ankeny Art Center Arts Festival on Saturday, May 16 from 10 AM–4 PM in Historic Uptown. Explore 50+ artist booths featurin ....

Des Moines Color Run By Color Craze

• May. 9 - May 9, 2026
• Des Moines - Des Moines, IA USA

• Community (Family & Kids)
• Health & Wellness
• Other / General
• Outdoor / Recreation
• Sports / Fitness

• $50 - $100
• $100 - $250

Welcome to Color Craze, one of the most vibrant experiences in the ColorVerse! This isn’t just a run, it’s a full-blown festival ....

Iowa Horse Fair

• May. 8 - May 10, 2026
• Iowa State Fairgrounds - Des Moines, IA USA

• Other / General

• $10 - $25

Three action-packed days celebrating everything horses—live demos, competitions, clinics, shopping, and fun for the whole family. From seasoned horsem ....

Des Moines Tulip Festival at WIlson's Orchard & Farm! ??????

• May. 3 - May 3, 2026
• Wilson's Orchard \u0026 Farm (Des Moines) - Cumming, IA USA

• Other / General

• $1 - $10

We invite you to enjoy the season and slow down, breathe in that unmistakable April air, and wander beneath open sky surrounded by thousands of blooms ....

Des Moines Tulip Festival at WIlson's Orchard & Farm! ??????

• May. 2 - May 2, 2026
• Wilson's Orchard \u0026 Farm (Des Moines) - Cumming, IA USA

• Other / General

• $1 - $10

We invite you to enjoy the season and slow down, breathe in that unmistakable April air, and wander beneath open sky surrounded by thousands of blooms ....

Des Moines Tulip Festival at WIlson's Orchard & Farm! ??????

• May. 1 - May 1, 2026
• Wilson's Orchard \u0026 Farm (Des Moines) - Cumming, IA USA

• Other / General

• $1 - $10

We invite you to enjoy the season and slow down, breathe in that unmistakable April air, and wander beneath open sky surrounded by thousands of blooms ....

Des Moines Tulip Festival at WIlson's Orchard & Farm! ??????

• Apr. 30 - Apr 30, 2026
• Wilson's Orchard \u0026 Farm (Des Moines) - Cumming, IA USA

• Other / General

• $1 - $10

We invite you to enjoy the season and slow down, breathe in that unmistakable April air, and wander beneath open sky surrounded by thousands of blooms ....

Des Moines Tulip Festival at WIlson's Orchard & Farm! ??????

• Apr. 29 - Apr 29, 2026
• Wilson's Orchard \u0026 Farm (Des Moines) - Cumming, IA USA

• Other / General

• $1 - $10

We invite you to enjoy the season and slow down, breathe in that unmistakable April air, and wander beneath open sky surrounded by thousands of blooms ....

Des Moines Tulip Festival at WIlson's Orchard & Farm! ??????

• Apr. 26 - Apr 26, 2026
• Wilson's Orchard \u0026 Farm (Des Moines) - Cumming, IA USA

• Other / General

• $1 - $10

We invite you to enjoy the season and slow down, breathe in that unmistakable April air, and wander beneath open sky surrounded by thousands of blooms ....

Des Moines Tulip Festival at WIlson's Orchard & Farm! ??????

• Apr. 25 - Apr 25, 2026
• Wilson's Orchard \u0026 Farm (Des Moines) - Cumming, IA USA

• Other / General

• $1 - $10

We invite you to enjoy the season and slow down, breathe in that unmistakable April air, and wander beneath open sky surrounded by thousands of blooms ....

Des Moines Tulip Festival at WIlson's Orchard & Farm! ??????

• Apr. 24 - Apr 24, 2026
• Wilson's Orchard \u0026 Farm (Des Moines) - Cumming, IA USA

• Other / General

• $1 - $10

We invite you to enjoy the season and slow down, breathe in that unmistakable April air, and wander beneath open sky surrounded by thousands of blooms ....

Des Moines Tulip Festival at WIlson's Orchard & Farm! ??????

• Apr. 23 - Apr 23, 2026
• Wilson's Orchard \u0026 Farm (Des Moines) - Cumming, IA USA

• Other / General

• $1 - $10

We invite you to enjoy the season and slow down, breathe in that unmistakable April air, and wander beneath open sky surrounded by thousands of blooms ....

Des Moines Tulip Festival at WIlson's Orchard & Farm! ??????

• Apr. 22 - Apr 22, 2026
• Wilson's Orchard \u0026 Farm (Des Moines) - Cumming, IA USA

• Other / General

• $1 - $10

We invite you to enjoy the season and slow down, breathe in that unmistakable April air, and wander beneath open sky surrounded by thousands of blooms ....

Cafely's Clear-Cut New Interactive Data Console is Here

• Mar. 30 - Mar 30, 2026
• Cafely - Des Moines, IA USA

• Nightlife

• FREE!!

Join Cafely as we dive into the latest Starbucks statistics and uncover the pivotal trends shaping the vibrant coffee market of today. Imagine the cof ....

Chart-Ready Breakdowns Hub Now Live at Cafely

• Mar. 30 - Mar 30, 2026
• Cafely - Des Moines, IA USA

• FREE!!

Dive into the heart of the coffee industry with Cafely and uncover the latest Starbucks statistics while dissecting the pivotal trends shaping today’s ....

Enjoy The Des Moines Izaak Walton League Wild Game Feed Tuesday, March 10!

• Mar. 10 - Mar 10, 2026
• Izaak Walton League - Des Moines, IA USA

Join the Des Moines Izaak Walton League for our Fifth Annual Wild Game Feed Tuesday, March 10, featuring Samples of Crappie (Thanks Iowa Crappie Leagu ....