Make plans now to attend the Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Show on November 13th-15th in the Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa!

This is Iowa's largest show, with over 300 talented exhibitors from 8 states presenting and selling the Midwest's finest handcrafts.
This show is a production of Callahan Promotions, Inc. and offers patrons the chance to enjoy original, affordable arts and crafts. Products being sold include oak furniture, pottery, jewelry, clothing, floral wreaths, pet products, purses, rugs, candles, table runners, stained glass, lawn and garden metal art, quilts, paintings and prints, several different types of food items, and much, much more, with over 80,000 square feet of display space.

Admission to the show is only $8, with anyone 10 and under free. All patrons will receive a 3-day re-entry hand stamp good for the entire 3 day run of the show. Show hours are Friday night from 3 PM to 8 PM, Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Parking for the show is always free.

For the public's convenience, a free shuttle bus service will be available on Saturday and will shuttle the public from the northern parking lots to the front of the Varied Industries Building.

The Ankeny Holiday Show coming Back to the Prairie Trails Complex in Ankeny!

It is a 2 day show starting on Friday November 27th at 2:00-7:00 and Saturday November 28th 9:00 to 3:00. Great place to get a ton of your Holiday Shopping Done all under one roof with over 150 plus vendors. Tons of Door prizes to be given away. (If you get handed a winner ticket you get to go to the Prize table and pick out your own prize) All prizes are donated by the vendors.

Prairie Trail Sports Complex, Ankeny, IA

Experience a German-inspired Christmas Market at Principal Park December 3 - 6 & 10 - 13, 2026.

Enjoy the sights, sounds, smells and flavors of the holidays as you participate in a 750-year-old tradition.

Shop regional vendors selling old-world, hand-crafted products from wooden vendor stalls; enjoy lively performances of polka music, traditional dance and choirs in Yuletide Hall; participate in children's activities; sip Glühwein (warm, mulled wine) and savor European beer.

Iowa European Cultural Connection, a 501(c)3, tax-exempt non-profit, produces Christkindlmarket Des Moines. This event is free and open to the public. Dates and times are as follows:

Thursday, December 3: 5pm - 9pm
Friday, December 4: 11am – 9pm
Saturday, December 5: 11am – 9pm
Sunday, December 6: 11am – 5pm

Experience a German-inspired Christmas Market at Principal Park December 3 - 6 & 10 - 13, 2026.

Enjoy the sights, sounds, smells and flavors of the holidays as you participate in a 750-year-old tradition.

Shop regional vendors selling old-world, hand-crafted products from wooden vendor stalls; enjoy lively performances of polka music, traditional dance and choirs in Yuletide Hall; participate in children's activities; sip Glühwein (warm, mulled wine) and savor European beer.

Iowa European Cultural Connection, a 501(c)3, tax-exempt non-profit, produces Christkindlmarket Des Moines. This event is free and open to the public. Dates and times are as follows:

Thursday, December 10: 5pm - 9pm
Friday, December 11: 11am – 9pm
Saturday, December 12: 11am – 9pm
Sunday, December 13: 11am – 5pm

Made for Her Merry Market. Your last stop to holiday shop. Experience the best of Iowa's artisans, bakers, and crafters, all under one roof. Shop with 65 vendors from across Iowa. From unique handmade items to delicious local treats, there's something for everyone!

Friday, December 18 – 3 pm to 7 pm
Saturday, December 19 – 10 am to 3 pm
Location: Hawkeye Downs Expo Center
4400 6th St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-4431, United States
Tickets are only $5 at the door. Kids under 12 are free.