Farmers Markets, Maifest, Baseball, & Live Music

Happy Cinco de Mayo weekend! There are a TON of different events and activities happening in Eastern Iowa this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and here are some of the highlights:

Rock the Block
- NewBo City Market
- May 4th from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- feat. Bernemann Brothers Band
- Event is free
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
- Theatre Cedar Rapids
- May 4th & 5th at 7:30 p.m. and May 6th at 2:30 p.m.
- Rated G
- Tickets range from $31 to $40 - get yours HERE
Cedar Rapids Kernels Baseball
- Veterans Memorial Stadium
- May 4th at 6:35 p.m. - Nick Jr. Night
- May 5th at 6:35 p.m - Kentucky Derby Night/Hyper Color Cup Giveaway
- May 6th at 2:05 p.m.
- vs. West Michigan Whitecaps
- Tickets range from $8 to $12 - get yours HERE
Tiffin's City Wide Yard Sale
- The city of Tiffin
- May 4th from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., May 5th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and May 6th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Maps of yard sale locations are available at City Hall, Casey's, and The Depot
Chalk the Walk 2018
- Downtown Mount Vernon
- May 5th & 6th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Event will feature the work of over 500 artists, live music, kids activities, and more
- Admission is free - get more details HERE
Maifest
- Amana Colonies
- May 5th & 6th
- Parade begins at 10 a.m. on May 5th
- Food Truck Fare is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 5th
- Rock the Trail Maifest Dance Party is from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on May 5th
- Event also features Maipole dancers, live music, kids activities, and a wine, beer, and chocolate walk
- For a full schedule of events and times click HERE
City Showcase
- Marion Square Park
- May 5th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- City staff will be on hand to visit with residents and share information about upcoming projects and various city vehicles will be on display
- Also featuring live music, a balloon artist, and a face painter
- Event is free
Iowa City Farmers Market
- Chauncey Swan Ramp in Iowa City
- May 5th from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
CR Craft & Vendor Market
- City of Hiawatha Parks and Recreation
- May 5th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Free parking, admission, and raffle opportunities
Orchestra Iowa Presents: Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody
- Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
- May 5th at 7:30 p.m.
- Tickets range from $16 to $54 - get yours HERE
Cedar Rapids Titans Football
- U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids
- May 5th at 7:05 p.m.
- vs. Arizona
- Tickets range from $8 to $40 - get yours HERE
Midwest Drone Battle 2018
- Seminole Valley Park in Cedar Rapids
- May 5th & 6th from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Pilots must register by May 3rd - get details HERE
- Spectators welcome
Coggon Fire Rescue Breakfast
- Coggon Fire Department
- May 6th from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Made-to-order omelets, sausage, hashbrowns, pancake bar, coffee, milk, & orange juice
- Cost is a free-will donation
Hiawatha Farmers Market
- 10^th Avenue parking lot of Guthridge Park
- May 6th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.