Craft fairs, art shows and markets in Des Moines, IA
50 upcoming listings in and around Des Moines
Find A Market lists 50 upcoming markets and shows in and around Des Moines, IA: craft fairs, art shows, festivals, farmers markets and more, with dates, booth fees and application details wherever the organizer has published them. The next one up is Iowa's Largest Arts and Crafts Show on Nov 13 in Des Moines. 2 listings are still taking vendor applications, the soonest closing Nov 12. December is the busiest month with 11 listings.
By type, that includes 4 festivals, 2 fine arts & crafts, 2 craft fairs and 1 farmers markets. Listings come from 24 towns, led by Des Moines (23), Ankeny (2), Cambridge (2), Clive (2), Madrid (2), Altoona (1), Bondurant (1) and Carlisle (1), plus 16 more.
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- Upcoming listings
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- In the next 30 days
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- Taking vendor applications
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- Towns covered
Coming up near Des Moines
Soonest first. Listings marked “Apply by” still have an open application window.
October 2026
- LSI Global Greens Farmers\' Market
~Oct 24, 2026 · Saturdays through Oct 31, 2026 · Des Moines, IA
Farmers Markets
November 2026
- Iowa's Largest Arts and Crafts Show
Nov 13–15, 2026 · Des Moines, IA
Fine Arts & CraftsApply by Nov 12, 2026
December 2026
- Christkindlmarket Des Moines
Dec 3–6, 2026 · Des Moines, IA
Festivals - Dome for the Holidays VI
Dec 15–20, 2026 · Des Moines, IA
- Santa’s Rock N Lights IV
Dec 15–20, 2026 · Urbandale, IA · 2 more dates
- Holiday Hullabaloo III
Dec 18–20, 2026 · Clive, IA
- Winter Wonderland at Center Grove Orchard IV
Dec 18–20, 2026 · Cambridge, IA
- Dome for the Holidays VII
Dec 21–27, 2026 · Des Moines, IA
- Holiday Hullabaloo IV
Dec 21–27, 2026 · Clive, IA
- Uptown Wonderlights VII
Dec 21–27, 2026 · Ankeny, IA
- Winter Wonderland at Center Grove Orchard V
Dec 21–23, 2026 · Cambridge, IA
- Dome for the Holidays VIII
Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 · Des Moines, IA
- Uptown Wonderlights VIII
Dec 28–31, 2026 · Ankeny, IA
March 2027
- Winter Jam
Mar 14, 2027 · Des Moines, IA
April 2027
- Bohemian Arts Festival
Apr 9–11, 2027 · Des Moines, IA
Festivals
May 2027
- Spring Fling at Sleepy Hollow I
May 1–2, 2027 · Des Moines, IA
- Spring Fling at Sleepy Hollow II
May 8–9, 2027 · Des Moines, IA
- Spring Fling at Sleepy Hollow III
May 15–16, 2027 · Des Moines, IA
- CelebrAsian
May 21–22, 2027 · Des Moines, IA
- John Wayne Birthday Celebration
May 22, 2027 · Winterset, IA
Showing the 20 soonest of 50 listings. Search the rest in the app.
When the season is busy
Listings per month in and around Des Moines.
- October 20261
- November 20261
- December 202611
- March 20271
- April 20271
- May 20276
- June 20279
- July 20275
- August 20275
- September 202710
Questions about markets near Des Moines
- How many craft fairs and markets are coming up near Des Moines, IA?
- 50 upcoming listings are on Find A Market near Des Moines, IA, and 2 listings fall in the next 30 days.
- What is the next market near Des Moines, IA?
- Iowa's Largest Arts and Crafts Show in Des Moines is the next listing, on Nov 13. Open the listing for hours, the organizer's website and vendor details.
- Which markets near Des Moines, IA are still taking vendor applications?
- 2 listings have an application window open, with the soonest deadline on Nov 12, 2026. They are marked on this page and sorted by closing date.
- How much is a booth near Des Moines, IA?
- Fees vary by show and many organizers do not publish them. Each listing shows the booth fee when the organizer provides one, and says so when it is not listed.
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