Week of Events
Iowa Arts Festival Art Fair
Visit more than 100 fine artists working in ceramics/clay, mixed media, painting, photography, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, printmaking, sculpture, and wood!
Iowa Arts Festival Culinary Delights and Beverage Sales
Grab food from one (or more) of many vendors, then stop by the Beverage Garden! Parents/Guardians: please note that you can bring minors into the Beverage Garden. Last call in the Beverage Garden: 30 minutes before closing Sales stop in the Beverage Garden: 15 minutes before closing
Iowa Arts Festival Art Fair
Visit more than 100 fine artists working in ceramics/clay, mixed media, painting, photography, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, printmaking, sculpture, and wood!
Iowa Arts Festival Emerging Artist Area
Sponsored by River Products and US Bank Featuring artwork by high school and college students, and young artists 16-25 years old, the Emerging Artist Area is not to be missed!
Street Entertainment: Milo, Iris, and Annie Savage
Location: the intersection of Washington Street and Clinton Street
ABC’s: Arts, Books & Children
Produced by the Iowa City Public Library Sign up for the Summer Reading Program, visit the Bookmobile, Paint the Town, and make things at booths staffed by local nonprofits!
Ped Mall Stage
Sponsored by Dr. Suzanne Stock, Orthodontist Enjoy extra kid-friendly music and performances on Saturday in conjunction with ABC's: Arts, Book and Children. On Sunday, enjoy a variety of music, with your favorite swing band and international sounds. When finalized, look for detailed information in individual calendar events,
Iowa Arts Festival Culinary Delights and Merchandise Sales
Stroll along Iowa Avenue, buy a festival t-shirt, and pick up food from your favorite food vendors!
Beverage Sales
Parents/Guardians: please note that you can bring minors into the Beverage Garden. Last call in the Beverage Garden: 30 minutes before closing Sales stop in the Beverage Garden: 15 minutes before closing
Street Entertainment: Nicole Dean
Location: the Clinton Street and College Street intersection, near Yotopia
Street Entertainment: Pete Balestrieri
Location: the Washington Street and Dubuque Street intersection
Art Out Loud: UAY Performances
United Action for Youth in partnership with Summer of the Arts are hosting a stage in the Jim Swaim Youth Center for area Youth to read their works. Local author and librarian Kellee Forkenbrock is back this year to moderate!
