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May 31-June 3, 2024
99th Annual Fredericksburg's Dairy Day - Fredericksburg, Iowa
 

June 1-2, 2024
Summer Farm Toy Show
Dyersville, Iowa
National Farm Toy Museum & High School - Saturday 9am - 5pm; Sunday 9am - 2pm.

June 5-6, 2024  World Pork Expo - Des Moines, Iowa
World Pork Expo is the trade show for the pork industry worldwide. It's the perfect showcase for companies who wish to build valuable relationships with the pork producers who use their products.

June 7-9, 2024  Farmington Strawberry Festival - Farmington, Iowa
Sponsored by the Farmington Arts Council, the festival offers free strawberries and ice cream, a car show, strawberry cooking contest, talent show and more! Second full weekend in June.

June 12-15, 2024  Annual Ice Cream Days - Le Mars, Iowa
It's all about the Ice Cream! Celebrate with ice cream treats, picnics, parades and more.  Here’s the scoop… Le Mars, Iowa - "The Ice Cream Capital of the World". Officially designated as such in 1994, Le Mars has been the home to Wells Enterprises Inc. , makers of Blue Bunny brand ice cream, since the company’s founding by Fred H. Wells, Jr., in 1913. Today, more ice cream is produced in Le Mars, Iowa, by a single company than in any other city in the world! While we love to promote ice cream, we have so much more to offer! So, whether you are staying awhile or just passing through, we invite you to experience the 'local flavor' (also: www.lemarsiowa.com/ )

June 13-16, 2024  102nd Gladbrook Corn Carnival - Gladbrook, Iowa
This annual festival will include fireworks, a corn eating contest, music, classic car cruise, carnival, and crowning of the Corn Cob Queen.
 

June 14-15, 2024  Wurst Festival - Amana Colonies, Iowa
This event is the WURST! Sample sausages made by various vendors as well as enroll in Wurst University.

June 22, 2024  Annual Lazy River Beer & Wine Fest - Marquette, Iowa
Bring your lawn chair and prepare for a day of relaxation and fun with local Iowa beer and wine, live music and food vendors.

June 26-30, 2024  Linn County Fair - Central City, Iowa
Where Great Memories Are Made.  Chuckwagon Exhibit and Chuckwagon Races; Pig Races; Rabbit, Swine, Poultry and Dairy Cattle Shows; Cooking with Rhubarb Competition; Cooking with Strawberries Competition; Ultimate Cupcake Contest; Amateur Wine Making Competition; Chicken Crowing Contest; Truck & Tractor Pull; FFA Pedal Tractor Pull; Rodeo; Agricultural Education Exhibits; Beer Tent; Food Vendors; Live Entertainment and much more!
 

2022 IOWA : JUNE 2022
 IOWA FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
events waiting for new dates

June 11, 2022  Rhubacue on the River - Manchester, Iowa
Manchester’s Rhubarb Fest is joining together with Riverfest in downtown Manchester! Visit vendors, try rhubarb brats, pie, ice cream and other samples and items in the Rhubarb store. See demonstrations and learn safety techniques along Manchester’s White Water Park. This is a full day, family-fun event that truly has something for everyone. A run and bike ride will kick off the morning at this new location to give more space and bring everyone together in Manchester.
 

2019 IOWA : JUNE 2019
 IOWA FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
events waiting for new dates

June 1-2, 2019 - June Bloom Wine & Food Event - Various, Iowa
Enjoy a long weekend of romance and adventure on the Great River Road Wine Trail! This special event presents ample opportunities to sample fine food and wine, from Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. Each winery on the Great River Road Wine Trail will feature their award winning wines and ciders paired with an array of local foods designed with gourmet flair. In addition to local foods, some wineries will also feature live music by local talent.

June 8, 2019 - Wine & Fine Arts Festival - Centerville, Iowa
Taste an assortment of Iowa wines while roaming the courtyard of the historic downtown Centerville, Iowa square. Enjoy outstanding art, fabulous food, and great music. Other events include grape stomping, canvas painting, pie auction and cooking demonstrations.

June 20-23, 2019  Annual Cedar Rapids BBQ Roundup
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
A time honored tradition returns to Cedar Rapids as a Freedom Festival Affiliated Event, produced by VenuWorks at the McGrath Amphitheatre! BBQ masters, both local and from across the country will compete for the best BBQ! Winners are eligible for cash prizes. Patrons can enjoy kids activities, family-friendly entertainment, as wel as live music from some of the area's best local bands!
 

2017 IOWA : JUNE 2017
 IOWA FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
events waiting for new dates

June 9-11, 2017 - Strawberry Days - Strawberry Point, Iowa
Some of our events include parades, Kiss the Pig contest, tractor pull, street dance, talent show, and free strawberries and ice cream.
 

2016 IOWA : JUNE 2016
 IOWA FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
events still waiting for new dates

June 4, 2016 - Annual SWINE Festival - Ankeny, Iowa
THIS WAS THE LAST SWINE FESTIVAL.

June 22-23, 2016 - Hay & Forage Expo - Boone, Iowa
Penton Farm Progress' Hay & Forage Expo (formally the Hay Expo)  presents the industry's latest technology and adding the word "forage" to its name fully recognizes the significance of forage production techniques and technology at the show.