Concerts, Festivals, & Beer -- Weekend Corridor Events

It's another busy summer weekend here in Eastern Iowa! Here are some of the big events going on this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:

Iowa State Fair
- Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines
- August 17th through 19th
- Featuring live entertainment, food, games, carnival rides, kids' activities, competitions, and more - for a full schedule click HERE
- Grandstand Acts
  - August 17th - Sugarland
    - Tickets range from $52 to $67 - get yours HERE
  - August 18th - Peter Cetera
    - Tickets range from $27 to $37 - get yours HERE
  - August 19th - Florida Georgia Line
    - Tickets range from $70 to $80 - get yours HERE
- Admission is free for ages 5 and under, $6 for ages 6-11, and $12 for 12 and up
Palo Fun Days
- Downtown Palo
- August 17th & 18th
- August 17th
  - Family Fun Night
  - Kids' Parade at 6 p.m.
- August 18th
  - Parade at 10:30 a.m.
  - Featuring a craft fair, a 5k, bingo, live music, a bags tournament, and more
  - Mud Bog & Pro Blower Series
    - Gates open at 2 p.m.
    - Mud bog starts at 5 p.m.
    - Gate entrance is $10 for 14 and up, $5 for ages 6 to 13, and free for 5 and under
  - Fireworks at 9 p.m.
- For a full schedule of events click HERE
Uptown Friday Nights
- McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids
- August 17th from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Live music from Fresh Fighters
- Admission is $5 at the gate - 21 & over only
Rock the Block
- NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids
- August 17th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- feat. Alisabeth Von Presley
- Event is free
Friday Night Concert Series
- Just off the north end of the Pentacrest on Iowa Avenue between Clinton Street and Dubuque Street in Iowa City
- August 17th from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- feat. Candymakers and The Maytags
- Event is free
Season Championships
- Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids
- August 17th with gates at 6 p.m. and opening ceremonies at 7:20 p.m.
- Second annual Fan Appreciation Night
- Featuring a post-race party on the track, $1 beers, a champion celebration, a concert from Jake McVey, and more
- Tickets are $10 for ages 18-54, $7 for students ages 9 to 17 & seniors 55 and older, and free for kids under 8 with a paid adult
Face2Face: A Diva and Divo Cabaret
- Brucemore Mansion in Cedar Rapids
- August 17th & 18th at 7:30 p.m.
- "A show chock full of duets and ensemble music ranging from the 1930s to today, Face2Face is a custom designed show that focuses on the storytelling of songs and the interaction between the singers telling them"
- Tickets are $25 per adult in advance and $30 the day of the show (August 18th is SOLD OUT) - get yours HERE
Lisbon Sauerkraut Days
- Downtown Lisbon
- August 17th from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. & August 18th with events beginning at 8 a.m.
- Featuring rides, carnival games, bingo, bathtub races, street dances, entertainment, and more
- Parade is at 10:30 a.m. on August 18th
- For a full schedule of events click HERE
- Admission is free
Kernels Baseball
- Veterans Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids
- August 17th at 6:35 p.m.
- vs. Peoria
- Electronic Engineering Blackout Cap Giveaway and Twins Tuesday Jersey Auction
- Tickets range from $8 to $12 - get yours HERE
Downtown Farmers Market
- Downtown Cedar Rapids
- August 18th from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Marion Farmers Market
- Taube Park
- August 18th from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Iowa City Farmers Market
- Chauncey Swan Ramp in Iowa City
- August 11th from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Barks & Brew
- NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids
- August 18th from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Benefiting Last Hope Animal Rescue
- "Enjoy live music, sample beer and wine from a host of local breweries and wineries and most importantly...help us raise funds and awareness for our adoptable dogs and cats"
- Tickets range from $20 to $55 - get yours HERE
Drink Local Festival presented by CRBS
- Benz Beverage Depot in Cedar Rapids
- August 18th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- "Featuring 100+ beers, meads and ciders from Iowa Homebrew clubs and Craft Breweries. Music provided by Analog Vault. Food available for purchase from the Sausage Foundry."
- Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door - get yours HERE
Stella's Fest
- Williamsburg
- August 18th from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Featuring a hometown pep rally, arts & crafts vendors, food, kids' activities, a beer tent, live music, and more
- Get a full schedule of events HERE
- Event is free
ECIPA 2018 BigTown ShowDown Truck & Tractor Pull
- Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids
- August 18th from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Tickets are $15 for adults, free for 12 and under with a paid adult, and pit passes are $20
Hiawatha Farmers Market
- 10^th Avenue parking lot of Guthridge Park
- August 19th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.