Iowa’s Best Holiday Markets
November and early December are the season for holiday markets and here are the best holiday markets in Iowa.
Holiday Arts & Craft Show, Des Moines
WHEN: Nov 15 -17
WHERE: Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines
WEBSITE: https://www.iowastatefairgrounds.org/event-calendar/iowas-largest-arts-and-craft-show
ADMISSION: $8
Des Moines Holiday Boutique
WHEN: Nov 15 -17
WHERE: Iowa Events Center, Des Moines
WEBSITE: https://www.desmoinesholidayboutique.com/
ADMISSION: $14
Winter Holiday Market, Ft. Madison
WHEN: Nov 16
WHERE: Moose Lodge #671, Fort Madison, Iowa
WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/events/3955482824697375/
Corridor Market, Coralville
WHEN: Nov 22 and 23
WHERE: Hyatt Regency Coralville Expo Center, Coralville, Iowa
WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/CorridorMarket/
Festival of Trees & Lights, Des Moines
WHEN: Nov 29 – Dec 1
WHERE: Community Choice Convention Center, Des Moines, Iowa
WEBSITE: https://www.unitypoint.org/giving/blank-childrens-hospital-foundation/ways-to-give/events/festival-of-trees-and-lights
ADMISSION: $5
Prelude to Christmas, Amana
WHEN: Fri, Sat, and Sundays through the holiday season, from Nov 29 thru Dec 22.
WHERE: Festhalle Barn, 4707 200th Trail, Amana, Iowa
WEBSITE: https://amanacolonies.com/things-to-do/festivals/prelude-to-christmas/
Reiman Gardens Holiday Market, Ames
WHEN: Nov 22
WHERE: Reiman Gardens, Ames, Iowa
WEBSITE: https://reimangardens.com/reiman-gardens-holiday-market
ADMISSION: Included with regular admission cost for Reiman Gardens
Holiday Vendor and Craft Fair, Davenport
WHEN: Nov 23 and 24
WHERE: 2815 W Locust Street, Davenport
WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/events/2815-w-locust-st-davenport-ia/2nd-annual-holiday-vendor-and-craft-fair/1309458419624436/
ADMISSION: Free
Holiday Collections Craft Fair, Sioux City
WHEN: Nov 23
WHERE: Tyson Events Center, Sioux City, Iowa
WEBSITE: https://exploresiouxland.com/event/annual-holiday-collections-craft-fair/
ADMISSION: $5
Kerstmarkt – Pella’s Dutch Christmas Market
WHEN: Dec 5-7
WHERE: Pella, Iowa
WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/pelladutchchristmasmarket/
ADMISSION: Free
Old World Christmas Market, Cedar Rapids
WHEN: Dec 7 and 8
WHERE: National Czech & Slovak Museum in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
WEBSITE: https://ncsml.org/ncsml-events/old-world-christmas-market/
A Merry Millwork Market, Dubuque
WHEN: Dec 6 & 7
WHERE: Dubuque Millwork District, Dubuque
WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/MerryMillworkMarket/
Christkindlmarket Des Moines, Des Moines
WHEN: Dec 5-7
WHERE: Principal Park, Des Moines, Iowa
WEBSITE: https://christkindlmarketdsm.com/
ADMISSION: Free
Holiday Thieves Market, Iowa City
WHEN: Dec 7 and 8
WHERE: Hyatt Regency Hotel & Conf Expo Center in Coralville, Iowa
WEBSITE: https://summerofthearts.org/sota-events/holiday-thieves-market/
ADMISSION: Free
