Summer Festivals 2024

Checkout this year’s line up of can’t-miss festivals in and around the Cedar Rapids area. We’ll see you there!

JUNE

June 7-9, 2024
St. Ludmila's Kolach Festival, St. Ludmila Catholic Church
Kolaches are back! Pick up your favorite Czech treat and enjoy a fun-filled family friendly event.

June 8th, 2024
CR Pride Parade
The Parade is back! The second annual Pride Parade will be held in The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia. Make sure to bring the family down to celebrate our LGBTQ+ community and allies!

June 13-19, 2024
Juneteenth
Join the African American Museum of Iowa for a full week of events celebrating the end of slavery in America and remembers the day of June 19, 1865 when the last enslaved people in America were finally freed upon receiving news of the Emancipation Proclamation.

June 8 – July 4, 2024
Freedom Festival
Join the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival annually from mid-June to July 4th for fun events that embody the spirit of patriotism and a sense of community and family.

June 14-15, 2024
Amana Colonies Wurst Festival
Visit the Amana Colonies for the annual Wurst Festival! The German tradition of making sausages is alive and well in the Colonies and you don’t want to miss iout on this celebration of everything sausage. While you’re there also enjoy the Wurst Games and Dachshund Derby.

June 21-22, 2004
Fairfax USA Days 2024
Venture over to Fairfax for street dance, live music, movie in the park, street market, parade, big wheel races, kids carnival and more!

June 22, 2024
4th Annual Root Beer Festival
Don't miss the 4th Annual Root Beer Festival on the law at The History Center! This family-friendly event begins at 10 a.m., and the $5 admission includes live music, bounce house, free Root beer or Root Beer Float, admission to Museum Exhibits and more! 

June 24 – July 1, 2024
Linn County Fair
Join the festivities during this six-day extravaganza of entertainment, competition and exhibits. Experience the fun of a great county fair and become part of its rich history. Joe Nichols and The Castellows, Sara Evans with Tracy Byrd highlight the musical acts Friday and Saturday nights.

JULY

July 4, 2024
Lincoln Highway Nitty Gritty
The annual Lincoln Highway Nitty Gritty (formerly known as the 4th of July Antiques Extravaganza) is an open-air show located in “Uptown” Mount Vernon, Iowa each July 4.  In addition to the vendor booths, antique shops, specialty shops, and cafes along First Street remain open for the event.

July 4, 2024
Red, White and Bourbon
A love of music, Americana, and bourbon all come together over the July 4th weekend at Cedar Ridge. The Distillery will host free, live music all weekend long with amazing food and cocktail specials and no shortage of Fourth of July celebrations!

July 6, 2024
CR Pride Festival
Show your true colors with CR Pride for the annual CR Pride Festival. The family-friendly event features performances, art, food and entertainment!

July 11-13, 2024
36th Annual Heritage Days Festival
Mount Vernon's biggest summer festival will hit the streets for the three-day festival July 11-13!

July 13,2024
Monarch Festival
Indian Creek Nature Center's annual celebration of pollinators is back! Between the butterfly releases, you can adopt a caterpillar, create pollinator-inspired crafts, grab lunch from a food truck and more!

July 19-20, 2024
Solon Beef Days
Since its start in 1971 we've been growing and going strong ever since! Beef Days is held every year beginning on the 3rd Friday in July and includes events like the hay bale toss, bags tournaments, community fun run, kickball, live music and more!

July 27, 2024
Backyard Blues Fest 2024
Enjoy a day of blues, food trucks, priczs and giveaways while supporting the Linn County Blues Society. The Ice Breakers and the Beaker Brothers will perform on the outdoor stage while Kobe Williams & The Fantasy and the Kris Lager Band will perform indoors. 

July 19 - Aug. 4
Wine & Flower Festival
Acre of Zinnias, Wine Slushes and live music! Bloomsbury Farm has it all for their summer seasons. Brighten your day flower-themed photo ops and their full of array of fun activities.

AUGUST

August 9-11, 2024
Sweet Corn Festival
Since the festival’s founding in 1976, St. Jude Sweet Corn Festival has been a top carnival in Cedar Rapids year after year offering guests of all ages the chance to enjoy entertainment, music and food in a safe and fun-filled environment.

August 10, 2024
Blocktoberfest 3, Downtown Cedar Rapids
The Pork Tornadoes hit the corner of 3rd Street and 2nd Avenue to rock downtown Cedar Rapids' biggest party ever. The Midwest’s most well-known and loved party band is join by opening act Running Place. With an admission price of just $5, this is a can’t miss fall event! 

August 24, 2024
Market After Dark, Cedar Rapids
Celebrate with thousands in downtown Cedar Rapids for food, beer, wine, art, and entertainment. Shop a variety of vendors mixed with lively stage and street entertainment, creating a unique nightlife opportunity for downtown Cedar Rapids.

August 29, 2024
Trailside Tastings, Indian Creek Nature Center
Enjoy an evening stroll through the beautfiul prairie at Indian Creek Nature Center and stop at sampling stations along the way, featuring heavy appetizers and craft beverages from local producers.