County Fairs, Festivals, & Concerts -- Iowa Weekend Events

We love busy summer weekends! There are some wonderful events happening here in Eastern Iowa this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Here's a rundown with some of the big ones:

Uptown Friday Nights
- McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids
- July 12th from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Live music from The Fresh Fighters with special guest Faux Doubt
- Admission is $5
Rock the Block
- NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids
- July 12th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Featuring Funk Stop
- Event is free
Music in the Park
- Ely City Park in Ely
- July 12th from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Featuring Danny Whitson
- Event is free
The Delaware County Fair
- Delaware County Fairgrounds in Manchester
- Dates/Times
  - July 12th
    - Neal McCoy and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at 7 p.m. - get tickets HERE
  - July 13th
    - The Georgia Satellites and Starship featuring Mickey Thomas at 8:30 p.m. - get tickets HERE
  - July 14th
    - Demolition Derby at 1 p.m.
- Featuring a carnival, live entertainment, food, a family fun zone, and more - see a full schedule of events HERE
- Admission is $12 for ages 12 and older & $3 for ages 1 to 11
Mount Vernon Heritage Days Festival
- Downtown Mount Vernon
- Dates/Times
  - July 12th from 3 p.m. to midnight
  - July 13th from 8 a.m. to midnight
- Featuring food, beverage tents, live entertainment, children's activities, a 5k, a golf tournament, carnival rides, and more
- See a full schedule of events HERE
The Cedar County Fair
- Cedar Country Fairgrounds in Tipton
- Dates/Times
  - July 12th
    - EPI Tractor Pull at 7 p.m.
  - July 13th
    - Arch Allies at 8 p.m.
  - July 14th
    - Rock n Roll Cruise-In from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Featuring carnival rides, food, live entertainment, BINGO, and more - see a full schedule of events HERE
- Tickets for adults are $8 before 4 p.m./$12 after 4 p.m., children 6 to 12/seniors/veterans are $5 all day every day, and children 6 years old and younger are free
The Winneshiek County Fair
- Winneshiek County Fairgrounds in Decorah
- Dates/Times
  - July 12th
    - Cherry Pie at 9 p.m.
  - July 13th
    - Josh Turner with special guest Clare Dunn at 7 p.m.
- Featuring a carnival, live entertainment, food vendors, contests, and more
- Fair buttons are $30 in advance/$35 at the gate (good for all grandstand shows)
Iowa County Fair
- Iowa County Fairgrounds in Marengo
- Dates/Times
  - July 12th from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  - July 13th from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  - July 14th from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Featuring kids' activities, shows, food, live music, and more
- See a full schedule of events HERE
Kernels Baseball
- Veterans Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids
- Dates/Times
  - July 12th at 6:35 p.m.
    - Harry Potter Night: Vial of Liquid Luck Giveaway/Harry Potter Jersey Night
  - July 13th at 6:35 p.m.
    - 'The Bachelor' Theme Night
    - Post-Game Fireworks
  - July 14th at 2:05 p.m.
    - Kid Heroes Baseball Card Set
    - Superhero Day
    - Mommy/Son Pre-Game Superhero Party at 1 p.m.
- vs. Great Lakes (Fri) & Lansing (Sat & Sun)
- Tickets range from $8 to $12 - get yours HERE
Newsies
- Theatre Cedar Rapids
- Dates/Times
  - July 12th at 7:30 p.m.
  - July 12th at 7:30 p.m.
  - July 14th at 2:30 p.m.
- "A band of teenage “newsies” fight for what’s right against the titans of publishing in this uplifting musical. Set in turn-of-the-century New York, the whole family will enjoy cheering for the good guys as they lead the way for change"
- Tickets range from $22 to $50 - get yours HERE
Movies Under the Moon
- Guthridge Park in Hiawatha
- July 12th from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Showing The Lion King
- Free popcorn will be served
Friday Night Concert Series
- Iowa City Ped Mall
- July 12th from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Featuring Pigs in Clover & Flash in a Pan
Amos Lee: My New Moon Tour
- Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
- July 12th at 7:30 p.m.
- Tickets range from $45 to $89 - get yours HERE
Aaron Lewis :: State I'm In Tour
- Q Casino and Hotel in Dubuque
- July 12th at 7 p.m. - gates are at 6 p.m.
- Tickets range from $40 to $65 - get yours HERE
40th Anniversary Walcott Truckers Jamboree
- The World's Largest Truck Stop in Walcott
- Dates/Times
  - July 12th from 10 a.m. to dusk
    - Sawyer Brown at 7 p.m.
    - Fireworks at dusk
  - July 13th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    - Kentucky Headhunters at 1 p.m.
- Featuring contests, games, live music, an antique truck display, over 175 exhibits, and more
- Admission and parking are free
North Liberty Blues & BBQ
- Centennial Park in North Liberty
- July 13th from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Featuring food vendors, live music, kids' activities, a beverage garden, a 5l, and more - see a full schedule of events HERE
- Admission is free
Midwest Dueling Pianos
- Lowe Park in Marion
- July 13th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Guests should bring their own chair/blankets and are welcome to bring food/drinks, but food vendors will also be on-site
- Admission is free
Monarch Fest
- Indian Creek Nature Center in Cedar Rapids
- July 13th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- "Enjoy a fun-filled day of games, activities and learning at this family-friendly festival. Celebrate the journey these extraordinary butterflies make every year and why they are so important to our planet."
- Admission is free
Uptown Marion Market
- Marion Square Park
- July 13th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- "Fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, plants, meat, wines and an array of artisan items. Food vendors, live entertainment and children's activities will also be featured."
- Admission is free
Iowa Summer Jam 2019
- Hawkeye Downs Speedway & Expo Center in Cedar Rapids
- July 13th from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- "Summer Jam is a huge event done in all major states. It's a festival with a grand stage that allows performers of all genres from all over the state to put on a concert and come together"
- See a full schedule of performers HERE
- Tickets $10 online and $15 at the door - get yours HERE
CRBT Movies on the Riverbank
- McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids
- July 13th at 7 p.m.
- Showing Incredibles 2
- Featuring food vendors and kids' activities
- Admission is free
2019 Fireworks!
- F.B. & Company in Waubeek
- Jul 13th from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- "Once again F.B. & Co hosts its fireworks along the river! Saturday, July 13th, music will be performed by The Boy Scout Hippies. Music starts at 6:30 p.m., fireworks will be at dark! No pets, no coolers, no attitudes"
Concert in Kimberly Park
- Kimberly Park in West Liberty
- July 13th from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Featuring Adam Keith & Cory Cox
- Tickets are $15 - email chamber@westlibertyiowa.com
7th Annual Summerfest Car Show
- Edgewood Road Hy-Vee in Cedar Rapids
- July 14th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Featuring music, food, a silent auction, and a 50/50 raffle
- Car entry fee is $20
Marion Farmers' Market
- Taube Park in Marion
- July 13th from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Kane Brown
- Q Casino and Hotel in Dubuque
- July 14th at 7 p.m.
- Show is SOLD OUT
Maquoketa Flea Market & Antique Show
- Jackson County Fairgrounds in Maquoketa
- July 14th from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- "The show has been in existence for 36 years and is one of Iowa's largest with over 150 exhibitors selling a vast array of antiques and vintage items"
- Admission is $4 for adults and free for ages 10 and under
- Early bird shoppers are welcome between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. for an admission of $10 per person
Hiawatha Farmers' Market
- Guthridge Park in Hiawatha
- July 14th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.