Spring Festivals in Cedar Rapids
C.R.’s 2026 Festival Season is Blooming
Checkout this year’s line-up of can’t-miss festivals in and around the Cedar Rapids area. We’ll see you there! (Information will updated as details become available.)
March 2026
March 17th, 2026
St. Patrick's Day Parade, Downtown Cedar Rapids
Join us for the 51st Annual SaPaDaPaSo St. Patrick's Day parade celebration in Cedar Rapids at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, March 17th 2026. This is an all-ages FREE event, open to the public.
March 28-29th, 2026
Maple Syrup Festival, Indian Creek Nature Center
Enjoy a taste of real, handcrafted maple syrup fresh from the tap, and stay for a weekend of family fun. The Maple Syrup Festival features syrup making demonstrations, a look at the action inside the Maple Sugar House, and a delicious pancake and sausage breakfast with real maple syrup.
March 28-29, 2026
Bunny Bash, Bloomsbury Farm
Bloomsbury Farm is springin' with more than 30 attractions! Plus, the Bloombusry Bunny, tons of photos ops, food stands, gift shop, adult easter egg hunt and so much more!
April 2026
April 10-12th, 2026
Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival, Collins Road Theatre
Open to the general public, this Independent Film Festival encourages Iowa independent filmmakers to improve their craft, showcase Iowa-connected films and present a unique cultural event to the community.
April 3-5th, 2026
Bunny Bash, Bloomsbury Farm
Bloomsbury Farm is springin' with more than 30 attractions! Plus, the Bloombusry Bunny, tons of photos ops, food stands, gift shop, adult easter egg hunt and so much more!
May 2026
May 16-17th, 2026
Houby Days, The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia
Celebrate Czech and Slovak traditions and explore everything Czech Village has to offer. This annual festival sports live music and entertainment, food and craft vendors, classes, costume walk and of course kolaches!
May 16th, 2026
Marion Arts Festival, Uptown Marion
Consistently named among the top tier of juried art events nationwide, the Marion Arts Festival has been around for more than 30 years. Explore this free event featuring 50+ artists, drawing more than 10,000 attendees and explore the amazing community and delicious food of Uptown Marion.
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