A Popular Cedar Rapids Vendor Market is Coming Up This Weekend

Get ready for three days of shopping! Vintage Market Days of Eastern Iowa will return to Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids this weekend!

What is it?

Vintage Market Days defines itself as an "upscale vintage-inspired market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings and a little more." The event, which only happens twice a year, will showcase around 85 different small business vendors across 200 booth spaces. You can check out all of this weekend's vendors HERE.

Where/When is it?

Hawkeye Downs Expo Center in Cedar Rapids is the official home of Vintage Market Days of Eastern Iowa. The second and final market of 2026 will take place this Friday through Sunday, September 25th through 27th. The hours are:

Friday, September 25th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, September 26th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, September 27th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

If you pre-purchase your ticket online, you can actually get in a half-hour early on Friday and Saturday. Also, the first 25 guests in line each day will receive a special swag bag.

How Much Does it Cost?

Admission into Vintage Market Days of Eastern Iowa varies by day. Entry is $15 on Friday, $10 on Saturday, and $5 on Sunday. Ages 12 and under are free. Once you've paid admission, you get free re-entry into the market for the remainder of the weekend. Both cash and cards are accepted at the gate. To purchase a ticket online, click HERE.

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