Fireworks, Festivals, & Concerts – July Eastern Iowa Events [LIST]

July is one of the busiest months of the year here in Eastern Iowa! Here are some of the big events on the schedule:

Mamma Mia!

• Select dates through Sunday, July 31st
• Theatre Cedar Rapids
• Purchase tickets HERE

Coralville 4th Fest

• Friday, July 1st through Monday, July 4th
• S.T. Morrison Park in Coralville
• "The multi-day, outdoor festival includes a 5K run / walk entertainment, food, a free concert on July 3, the area's largest Independence Day parade, free family-friendly activities in the park, and fireworks in S.T. Morrison Park on July 4"

Iowa City Jazz Festival

• Friday, July 1st through Sunday, July 3rd
• Downtown Iowa City
• "Come down for three days of live jazz performances and delicious dishes. You’re sure to enjoy the music from two stages, which showcase a variety of well-known jazz musicians and up-and-coming talent alongside national and international artists to encourage and educate a jazz audience of all ages"

Rick Springfield Concert

• Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake
• Friday, July 1st at 7 p.m.

Laser Light Show

• Friday, July 1st at 7 p.m.
• Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids
• "The 1 hour show features lasers lights choreographed to patriotic and today’s hit music"
• Freedom Festival button is required for entry

Red, White, and Bourbon Music Fest

• Friday, July 1st through Monday, July 4th
• Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery in Swisher
• "Free live music, drink specials, and more Friday, July 1 through Monday, July 4 at Cedar Ridge. Enjoy our newly renovated patio and music from local and regional artists"

Rock the Block

• Dates/Bands
  • Friday, July 1st - Birdchild
  • Friday, July 8th - Laura Rain and the Caesars
  • Friday, July 15th - Surf Zombies
  • Friday, July 22nd - Bernemann Brothers Band
  • Friday, July 29th - Betty Calling
• NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids
• 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Downtown Farmers Market

• Dates
  • Saturday, July 2nd
  • Saturday, July 16th
• Downtown Cedar Rapids
• 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Show N Shine Car Show

• Saturday, July 2nd from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Noelridge Christian Church in Cedar Rapids
• Featuring food trucks, live music, family activities, a 50/50 drawing, and more

Sir Mix-A-Lot Concert

• Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake
• Saturday, July 2nd at 8 p.m.

Fireworks & Fireflies

• Sunday, July 3rd at 6 p.m.
• Lowe Park in Marion
• Featuring food vendors, live music, and fireworks

Kernels Baseball

• Dates/Times
  • Monday, July 4th at 6:35 p.m.
  • Wednesday, July 6th through Saturday, July 9th at 6:35 p.m.
  • Sunday, July 10th at 2:05 p.m.
  • Friday, July 22nd & Saturday, July 23rd at 6:35 p.m.
  • Sunday, July 24th at 2:05 p.m.
• Purchase tickets HERE

Pancake Breakfast

• Monday, July 4th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• ImOn Ice Arena in Cedar Rapids
• "Meals are $7 each ($2 off with a Freedom Festival button to make it $5 per meal) and includes delicious pancakes, sausage links, banana, granola bar, and orange juice!"

Freedom Festival Car Show

• Monday, July 4th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Cedar Rapids Kernels Parking Lot

Freedom Festival Concert

• Monday, July 4th at 6 p.m.
• McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids
• Featuring The Johnny Holm Band
• Admission is free with a Freedom Festival button

Celebration of Freedom Fireworks

• Monday, July 4th from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Downtown Cedar Rapids
• Admission at the 2nd Avenue Bridge is free with a Freedom Festival button

Lincoln Highway Nitty Gritty

• Monday, July 4th from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Uptown Mount Vernon
• "Stroll through historic Uptown Mount Vernon, Iowa and find vintage items from vendors across the country."

Buchanan County Fair

• Tuesday, July 5th through Saturday, July 9th
• Buchanan County Fairgrounds in Independence
• Featuring a Demo Derby, a Tractor Pull, a Billy Currington concert, and more
• Purchase tickets HERE

34th Annual Heritage Days Festival

• Wednesday, July 6th through Saturday, July 9th
• Uptown Mount Vernon
• "Highlights of the four-day festival will include fireworks, a kids fun run, bouncy houses and inflatables, carnival games, bags tournament, a parade, the Memorial Park Family Fun Zone, live music and a new family-friendly storytelling event."

Moonlit Movie Series

• Friday, July 8th at 7 p.m.
• Lowe Park in Marion
• Showing Cruella (2021)

Movies on the Riverbank

• Saturday, July 9th at 7 p.m.
• McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids
• Showing Luca (2021)

Uptown Marion Market

• Saturday, July 9th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• City Square Park in Marion

Blues & BBQ

• Saturday, July 9th
• Centennial Park in North Liberty
• Featuring BBQ, inflatables, beer, and live music

Kinderfest

• Saturday, July 9th
• Amana Colonies
• Featuring Kid Olympics, storytime, crafts, live music, and more

Lyle Lovett and his Large Band

• Saturday, July 9th at 7:30 p.m.
• McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids
• Purchase tickets HERE

Steve-O

• Sunday, July 10th at 7 p.m.
  • Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
• Monday, July 11th at 6 p.m.
  • Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake
• Adult audiences only

Delaware County Fair

• Monday, July 11th through Sunday, July 17th
• Delaware County Fairgrounds in Manchester
• Featuring a Jake Owen concert, the I Love the 90s Tour, a Harlem Wizards basketball game, and more
• Purchase tickets HERE

75th Annual International Jugglers' Association Festival 

• Monday, July 11th through Sunday, July 17th
• DoubleTree by Hilton Convention Complex & the Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
• Featuring juggling shows, workshops, competitions, and more

Cedar County Fair

• Wednesday, July 13th through Sunday, July 17th
• Cedar County Fairgrounds in Tipton
• Featuring a Craig Morgan concert, the Rouge Rodeo, a truck & tractor pull, and more
• Purchase tickets HERE

Neal McCoy Concert

• Thursday, July 14th at 8 p.m.
• Wild Hogs Saloon & Eatery in Walford
• Purchase tickets HERE

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Concert

• Thursday, July 14th at 8 p.m.
• Rhythm City Casino in Davenport
• Purchase tickets HERE

Walcott Truckers Jamboree

• Thursday, July 14th through Saturday, July 16th
• World's Largest Truck Stop in Walcott
• Featuring food, live music, Trucker Olympics, fireworks, and more

Solon Beef Days

• Friday, July 15th & Saturday, July 16th
• Solon, Iowa
• Featuring live music, a carnival, a parade, a 5k, a beer tent, food, and more

Lynyrd Skynyrd Concert

• Saturday, July 16th at 7 p.m.
• TaxSlayer Center in Moline
• With special guest Chris Janson
• Purchase tickets HERE

Seether Concert

• Saturday, July 16th at 7 p.m.
• Q Casino in Dubuque
• With special guests 10 Years and Nonpoint on the Back
• Purchase tickets HERE

"Weird Al" Yankovic Concert

• Tuesday, July 19th at 7:30 p.m.
• Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids
• With special guest Emo Philips
• Purchase tickets HERE

Great Jones County Fair

• Wednesday, July 20th through Sunday, July 24th
• Jones County Fairgrounds in Monticello
• Featuring concerts from Hank Williams Jr., Brothers Osborne & Lee Brice, Lady A, and Blanco Brown
• Purchase tickets HERE

Muscatine County Fair

• Wednesday, July 20th through Sunday, July 24th
• Muscatine County Fairgrounds in West Liberty
• Featuring Pro Impact Wrestling, a tractor pull, a Sawyer Brown Concert, and more
• Purchase tickets HERE

Vince Gill Concert

• Thursday, July 21st at 7:30 p.m.
• Adler Theatre in Davenport
• Purchase tickets HERE

Jimmie Allen Concert

• Thursday, July 21st at 7 p.m.
• Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake
• Purchase tickets HERE

Hy-Vee INDYCAR Race Weekend

• Friday, July 22nd through Sunday, July 24th
• Iowa Speedway in Newton
• Featuring concerts from Tim McGraw, Florida Georgia Line, Gwen Stefani, and Blake Shelton
• Purchase tickets HERE

Daughtry

• Saturday, July 23rd at 7:30 p.m.
• McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar rapids
• With special guest Black Stone Cherry
• Purchase tickets HERE

Scotty McCreery

• Sunday, July 24th at 7 p.m.
• Community Choice Convention Center in Des Moines
• With special guest Allie Colleen
• Purchase tickets HERE

John Mulaney Comedy Show

• Sunday, July 24th at 3:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.
• Adler Theatre in Davenport
• Purchase tickets HERE

Tom Segura Comedy Show

• Tuesday, July 26th at 7 p.m.
• McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids
• Purchase tickets HERE

Jackson County Fair

• Tuesday, July 26th through Sunday, July 31st
• Jackson County Fairgrounds in Monticello
• Featuring a Cole Swindell & Lainey Wilson concert, a Casey Donahew concert, a truck & tractor pull, and more
• Purchase tickets HERE

Swisher Fun Days

• Friday, July 29th & Saturday, July 30th
• Swisher, Iowa
• Featuring live music, a parade, tournaments, fireworks, and more

Walker Pickle Days

• Friday, July 29th & Saturday, July 30th
• Walker, Iowa

Pork Tornadoes

• Saturday, July 30th at
• McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids at 7 p.m.
• Purchase tickets HERE

Harmony Festival

• Saturday, July 30th & Sunday, July 31st
• National Czech & Slovak Museum in Cedar Rapids
• "Harmony Festival is a community-centered yoga and music festival celebrating whole-self wellbeing"
• Purchase tickets HERE