Festivals, Live Music, and Dogs -- Iowa Weekend Events

Things here in Eastern Iowa have seemed to slow down a bit after a very busy few weeks, but that doesn't mean there's nothing going on this weekend! Here are all the big events happening this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:

Uptown Friday Nights
- McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids
- August 16th from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Live music from Adam Keith
- Admission is $5
Palo Fun Days
- Palo, Iowa
- Dates/Times
  - August 16th beginning at 6 p.m.
    - Kids' Parade at 6 p.m.
  - August 17th beginning at 12 p.m.
    - Parade at 12 p.m.
    - Big Town ShowDown Tractor Pull at 6 p.m.
- Featuring food trucks, kid's activities, a 5k, a craft market, a talent show, Bingo, fireworks, and more
- See a full schedule of events HERE
Iowa State Fair
- Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines
- Dates/Time
  - August 16th from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m.
    - Luke Bryan at 8 p.m. - get tickets HERE
  - August 17th from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m.
    - Pentatonix at 7:30 p.m. - get tickets HERE
  - August 18th from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m.
    - Hootie & the Blowfish at 8 p.m. - get tickets HERE
- Featuring live entertainment, food, rides, games, contests, political candidates, and more - see a full schedule of events HERE
- Gate admission is $12 for adults and $8 for ages 6 to 11 - ages 5 and under are free
Moonlit Movie (Rescheduled from 7/19)
- Lowe Park in Marion
- August 16th from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. - Movie starts at dusk
- Showing "Ralph Breaks The Internet"
- Featuring food vendors, free popcorn, inflatables, and kids' activities
- Event is free
Music in the Park
- Guthridge Park in Hiawatha
- August 16th at 6 p.m.
- Featuring Exit 185
- Admission is free
Rock the Block
- NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids
- August 16th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Featuring The Fez
- Event is free
The Pork Tornadoes
- Veterans Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids
- August 17th at 7:30 p.m.
- General admission tickets are $12 - get yours HERE
Downtown Farmers' Market
- Downtown Cedar Rapids
- August 17th from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Marion Farmers' Market
- Taube Park in Marion
- August 17th from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Marion Music & Art Festival
- Lowe Park in Marion
- August 17th from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- "A 50th-anniversary tribute featuring 5 local bands, 25+ art, and food vendors and a special appearance by the legendary rock band Canned Heat!"
- Tickets are $20 in advance/$25 at the gate - get yours HERE
Barks & Brew 2019
- NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids
- August 17th from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- "Barks & Brew features your favorite local breweries and wineries providing tasting samples, live music, silent auction items, and OH YEAH...lots of adoptable dogs!!"
- Tickets range from $20 to $40 - get yours HERE
2019 Urbana Sweet Corn Days
- Urbana, Iowa
- August 17th from 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.
  - Parade at 10 a.m.
  - Tractor Pull at 3 p.m.
- Featuring a car cruise, food vendors, a sweet corn eating contest, live music, bingo, kids' activities, a bike ride, and more
- See a full schedule of events HERE
Drink Local Festival
- Benz Beverage Depot in Cedar Rapids
- August 17th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- "The Cedar Rapids Brewing Society is happy to host a one-of-a-kind beer festival in Eastern Iowa. Featuring beers, meads, and ciders from Iowa Homebrewers and Craft Breweries. It's the best of both worlds!"
- Tickets are $25 - get yours HERE
Floatzilla 2019
- Lake Potter in Sunset Park in the Quad Cities - choose from 6 launch locations
- August 17th from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- "Take part in the largest paddlesport festival on the nation's greatest river, the Mississippi! Help us set a new world record for the Largest Raft of Canoes/Kayaks. Experience the Mississippi River free of commercial barge traffic. All paddle crafts are welcome to participate, but only non-inflatable kayaks and canoes may participate in the World Record attempt."
- Entry is $35 per person - register HERE
Safe Haven's Outdoor Family Movie Night
- Wild Hogs Saloon & Eatery in Walford
- August 18th from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Showing "The Secret Life of Pets"
- Cost is a free-will donation to Safe Haven of Iowa County
Iowa Wedding Expo
- DoubleTree by Hilton Convention Complex in Cedar Rapids
- August 18th from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. - VIP hour at 11 a.m.
  - Runway show at 2 p.m.
- Featuring over 60 vendors, live music, and a wedding gown giveaway
- Tickets are $7 or $15 for VIP - get yours HERE
Hiawatha Farmers' Market
- Guthridge Park in Hiawatha
- August 18th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.