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Award winning fairs, festivals and celebrations abound in Iowa. Check out our featured events below or find dates and information for other events by visiting www.traveliowa.com.
Featured Events
Des Moines
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Des Moines Marathon 4801 Grand Avenue Phone: 515-288-2692 Visit Web Site Add to Trip Builder |
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Description: The 2010 IMT Des Moines Marathon welcomes athletes from around the country October 17, 2010 Events features marathon, half marathon, 5K run and relay. |
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Iowa State Fair Located at: E. 30th & E. University, Mailing Address: P.O. Box 57130 Des Moines 50317-0003 Phone: 800-545-FAIR or 515-262-3111 Visit Web Site Add to Trip Builder |
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Description: The annual August extravaganza inspired the novel State Fair, three motion pictures, a Broadway musical and is featured in the New York Times bestseller 1000 Places to See Before You Die. The 2010 ABA Top 100 Event is held August 12-22, 2010. |
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Hours: August 12-22 |
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White Eagle 7th Generation Multicultural Pow Wow 2901 Maple Street Phone: 515-266-0544 Visit Web Site Add to Trip Builder |
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Description: A multi-cultural Pow Wow held annually in August. Culture, customs and beliefs of many different cultures are celebrated through dance, food and storytelling. |
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Fairfield
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Fairfield 1st Fridays Art Walk 200 N. Main Street, PO Box 632 Phone: 641-209-6414 or 641-233-8883 Email Questions or Comments Visit Web Site Add to Trip Builder |
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Description: Stroll our beautiful town square and enjoy 19+ galleries filled with world-class art. Family friendly live music, entertainment, kids' activities...all free! Shop our unique stores, enjoy eclectic dining choices. Always something new and fun! |
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Hours: Held the first Friday of EVERY month of the year. 6:30 to 9:30 pm |
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Hampton
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Franklin County Fair Hwy 3 West, PO Box 442, PO Box 442 Phone: 641-456-2049 Email Questions or Comments Visit Web Site Add to Trip Builder |
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Description: Features grandstand shows, midway and free entertainment. Grandpa’s Farm offers old time farming demonstrations with horse, steam engines and antique tractors. Free draft horse pull on Saturday. Museum and Pleasant Hill, a 1900’s town with enactors and craftsmen, free gate and parking. |
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Hours: July 14-18, 2010 |
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Indianola
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National Balloon Classic Launch site, East of Indianola on Hwy 92 Phone: 515-961-8415 or 800-FLY-IOWA Visit Web Site Add to Trip Builder |
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Description: Championship ballooning at its best July 30 - August 7, 2010. Over 100 balloons ascend in a brilliant array of color each morning and evening, weather permitting. |
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Hours: Office hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 |
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Jefferson
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Mahanay Bell Tower Courthouse Square Phone: 515-386-2155 Visit Web Site Add to Trip Builder |
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Description: 162-foot tower features 14 cast bells and electronic carillon chiming every quarter hour: patriotic and religious music played at 11 am, 2 pm, and 5 pm daily. Elevator ride to observation deck offers a spectacular view of the surrounding countryside. Annual Bell Tower Festival June 11-13, 2010. |
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Hours: Mem Day-Labor Day 11-4 Daily Weekends in May & Sept from 11-4 |
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West Des Moines
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White Eagle 7th Generation Multicultural Pow Wow 2901 Maple Street Phone: 515-266-0544 Visit Web Site Add to Trip Builder |
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Description: A multi-cultural Pow Wow held annually in August. Culture, customs and beliefs of many different cultures are celebrated through dance, food and storytelling. |
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