10 Spring Craft/Vendor Markets in Eastern Iowa You Don’t Want to Miss [LIST]

Spring craft and vendor markets will be popping up all over the place these next few months! Check out ten of the events you might want to check out in March, April, and May 2026:

Spring Craft & Vendor Fair

• Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, Davenport
• Dates/Times
  • Saturday, March 7th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 8th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Featuring FREE admission, 130 vendors, and live music

Cabin Fever Vendor Market

• Dubuque County Fairgrounds
• Sunday, March 8th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• "Cabin Fever is your chance to get out, shop local, sip something good, and discover unique finds all in one place. Browse over 50 amazing vendors, featuring handmade goods, home décor, baked treats, specialty foods, wineries, and more. It’s relaxed, fun, and the perfect way to spend a Sunday supporting small businesses you love."
• Admission is $3
• Old 20 Market is Sunday, April 26th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Made in Iowa - Made for Her Market

• Hawkeye Downs Expo Center, Cedar Rapids
• Saturday, March 14th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Featuring 100+ local vendors, women’s health care providers, pink lemonade mimosas, and more
• Admission is $5 for ages 13+ - 10% will be donated to Especially for You
• Made in Iowa Spring Market is April 19th & 20th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Homestead Vintage & Makers Market

• Waterloo Convention Center
• Dates/Times
  • Friday, March 20th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 21st from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• "SHOP SMALL with an amazing variety of small businesses offering vintage, antique, repurposed, boutique, artisan goods, handcrafted and more for your shopping pleasure!"
• Admission is $5 for ages 14+

Spring Simply Made Market

• Bella Sala Event Center, Tiffin
• Sunday, March 29th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Featuring 40+ vendors, live music, food trucks, and coffee/drinks
• Admission is $5

Catfish Bend Spring Craft & Vendor Show

• Catfish Bend Convention & Event Center, Burlington
• Saturday, April 25th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Featuring 50+ vendors

Spring Craft & Vendor Show

• Central Park, Washington
• Saturday, May 2nd from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Featuring FREE admission, 100+ vendors, and 10 food trucks

Vintage Market Days of Eastern Iowa

• Hawkeye Downs Expo Center, Cedar Rapids
• Dates/Times
  • Friday, May 8th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 9th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 10th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Pre-purchased ticket holders get in 30 minutes early Friday and Saturday
• "Vintage Market Days® is an upscale vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings and a little more."
• Tickets range from $9 to $10 - purchase them HERE

READ MORE: Your Unofficial Guide to 2026 Farmers Markets in Eastern Iowa [LIST]

Beaux Arts Fair

• Mississippi Valley Fair Grounds, Davenport
• Dates/Times
  • Saturday, May 9th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 10th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• "This art fair sprawls throughout a spacious area that accommodates 100 booths, plenty of free parking, music, food, and daily crowds of 8,000."
• Admission is FREE

Good Makers Market

• Cedar County Fairgrounds, Tipton
• Dates/Times
  • Friday, May 22nd from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 23rd from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• "Shop the best hand picked vendors from all around the Midwest. Here you'll find handmade artisan goods, score some amazing vintage, shop our on trend mobile boutiques, eat from our delicious food trucks and listen to local live music."
• Admission is $10 for ages 15+

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