A Giant List of August 2024 Events in Eastern Iowa

Summer is not over yet! Here are some of the big events happening this August in Eastern Iowa and beyond:

Kernels Baseball

• Veterans Memorial Stadium, Cedar Rapids
• Dates/Times
  • August 1st through 3rd at 6:35 p.m.
  • Sunday, August 4th at 1:05 p.m.
  • August 13th through 17th at 6:35 p.m.
  • Sunday, August 18th at 1:05 p.m.
• Purchase tickets HERE

Uptown Getdown

• 7th Ave, Marion
• Dates/Bands
  • Thursday, August 1st - Big John Hammer & the Rusty Nails
  • Thursday, August 8th - Well Strung
  • Thursday, August 15th - Wylde Nept
  • Thursday, August 22nd - CJ Ryder and the Past Masters
• 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Clint Black Concert

• McGrath Amphitheatre, Cedar Rapids
• Thursday, August 1st at 7 p.m.
• Purchase tickets HERE

Flowers & Fireflies Date Night

• Bloomsbury Farm, Atkins
• Thursday, August 1st from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Featuring access to fields of flowers, live music, a beer garden & wine room, yard games, hayrack rides, photo ops, and more
• Purchase tickets HERE

Moonlit Movie

• Lowe Park, Marion
• Friday, August 2nd at 8 p.m.
• Featuring “Super Mario Bros”
• "Inflatables will be available each evening starting at 7 p.m. and face painting will be offered for a fee. The feature presentation will begin around 8 p.m. Outside food and drink are permitted but select snack vendors will be onsite during each event. Guests should bring chairs or blankets for general lawn seating."

Hiawatha Fireworks/Music in the Park

• Guthridge Park, Hiawatha
• Friday, August 2nd at 5 p.m. - fireworks at 9 p.m.
• Featuring live entertainment, concessions, AirFX Rock Wall & Euro Bungee,
  and Living Characters Balloon Artists

Rock the Block

• NewBo City Market, Cedar Rapids
• Dates/Bands
  • Friday, August 2nd - The Invisible Band
  • Friday, August 9th - Betty Calling
  • Friday, August 16th - Newski
  • Friday, August 23rd - Fresh Fighters
• 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• You are welcome to bring lawn chairs - coolers and outside food/beverages are not allowed

Iowa Irish Fest

• Downtown Waterloo
• August 2th through 4th
• Featuring live entertainment, contests, games, workshops, food & beverages, kids' activities, a talent show, and more
• Purchase tickets HERE

Iowa Flower Festival

• Bloomsbury Farm, Atkins
• Dates/Times
  • Friday, August 2nd from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Saturday, August 3rd from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Sunday, August 4th from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• "Enjoy access to fields of colorful Sunflowers and Zinnias, Live Music, Beer Garden, Wine Room, Beer Garden Yard Games, Insta-worthy Photo Ops, Flower House, Flower Truck, Hayrack Rides, Rock Shop, Farm Market, Animal Town, and so much more!"
• Blooms & Butterflies Weekend
• Purchase tickets HERE

Hinterland Music Festival

• Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater, Saint Charles
• Schedule
  • Friday, August 2nd
    • Hozier
    • Orville Peck
    • Hippo Campus
    • Sam Barber
    • Josiah and The Bonnevilles
    • Odie Leigh
    • Debbii Dawson
  • Saturday, August 3rd
    • Vampire Weekend
    • Lizzy McAlpine
    • Charley Crockett
    • Red Clay Strays
    • Madison Cunningham
    • Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners
    • Blondshell
    • Hans Williams
  • Sunday, August 4th
    • Noah Kahan
    • Mt. Joy
    • Ethel Cain
    • Chappell Roan
    • The Japanese House
    • flipturn
    • The Last Dinner Party
    • Katy Kirby
    • Palehound
• Purchase tickets HERE

CRBT Movies on the Riverbank

• McGrath Amphitheatre, Cedar Rapids
• Saturday, August 3rd at 7 p.m.
• Featuring Trolls Band Together
• "The gates open and free kids’ activities begin each date at 7:00 p.m.  The movie will begin at sunset. On-street parking is available. Tiered, natural lawn seating is offered. People are also encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and blankets. Food vendors are on-site. Event admission is free."

K9Splash!

• Bever Park Pool, Cedar Rapids
• August 3rd & 4th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• $15 per dog, per day
• Register your dog HERE

Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market

• Downtown Cedar Rapids
• Dates
  • Saturday, August 3rd
  • Saturday, August 17th
• 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Raptors Up Close

• Wickiup Hill Learning Center, Todville
• Saturday, August 3rd from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• "In this live bird demonstration, you’ll gain an up-close view and an in-depth understanding of these majestic birds. Learn more about RARE and how they help the birds of prey that call Iowa home. You are welcome to bring blankets or camp chairs for this outdoor program (weather permitting)."
• Cost is $2 per person or $5 per family - register online HERE

Market by Moonlight

• NewBo City Market, Cedar Rapids
• Tuesday, August 6th at 7:30 p.m.
• "This four course, farm-to-table experience will feature menu items from a variety of Market Businesses, as well as meats and produce from local farmers. Add the optional drink pairing for the full experience! Enjoy beautiful live music and great food and drink under the lights in the heart of the New Bohemia District." 
• Purchase tickets HERE

Bush Concert

• McGrath Amphitheatre, Cedar Rapids
• Tuesday, August 6th at 6:30 p.m.
• With special guests Jerry Cantrell and Candlebox
• Purchase tickets HERE

Creek Stomp

• Morgan Creek Park, Cedar Rapids
• Tuesday, August 6th form 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• "Come get your feet wet and learn about the fascinating world of critters that live in our ponds and streams. With nets and microscopes in hand, we’ll flex our scientist skills as we discover creatures of all sizes, explore their life cycles, and the importance of water quality to aquatic life."
• Ages 8 to 12
• Cost is $10 - register online HERE

Meskwaki Annual Powwow

• Battleground Road, 4 miles west of Tama
• August 8th through 11th
• "The Meskwaki Annual Powwow is the only one of its kind in Iowa and is held on the only Indian Settlement in Iowa. Beginning on Thursday, the four day festival and celebration occurs the 2nd full weekend of August each year. With Grand Entry beginning at 1 PM and 7 PM daily, it's a time of laughter, dancing, singing, remembering, and reconnecting with friends, family and the community each year."
• Admission is $10 for ages 13+ and $5 for ages 6 to 12

Iowa State Fair

• Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines
• August 8th through 18th
• Concert Schedule
  • Lauren Daigle
    • Thursday, August 8th at 8 p.m.
    • With special guest Blessing Offor
  • Foreigner
    • Friday, August 9th at 8 p.m.
    • With special guest Melissa Etheridge
  • Jelly Roll (SOLD OUT)
    • Saturday, August 10th at 8 p.m.
    • With special guest Dax
  • Greta Van Fleet
    • Sunday, August 11th at 8 p.m.
    • With special guest The Beaches
  • Brett Young
    • Monday, August 12th at 8 p.m.
    • With special guest NEEDTOBREATHE
  • Thomas Rhett
    • Tuesday, August 13th at 8 p.m.
    • With special guest Priscilla Block
  • Mötley Crüe
    • Wednesday, August 14th at 8 p.m.
    • With special guest Pop Evil
  • Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias Comedy Show
    • Thursday, August 15th at 8 p.m.
  • Avett Brothers
    • Friday, August 16th at 8 p.m.
    • With special guest G. Love & Special Sauce
  • Ne-Yo
    • Saturday, August 17th at 8 p.m.
    • With special guest Eric Bellinger
  • Kidz Bop
    • Sunday, August 18th at 6 p.m.
• Purchase event tickets HERE

Rock the Chalk

• Clinton Street, Downtown Iowa City
• Friday, August 9th at 5 p.m.
• "Community members and local artists will fill the street with unique chalk art pieces, and we will 'rock' to various Iowa musical talent throughout the day while the artists work. The community is invited to observe the artists' progress throughout the day and enjoy the live music. From 5:00-8:00 PM, we will host free family activities including face painting, crafts, glitter tattoos, community chalk art and more along with a continuation of the live music!"

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Concert

• Back Waters Stage at Q Casino, Dubuque
• Friday, August 9th at 8 p.m.
• With special guest Shemekia Copeland

Sammy Kershaw Concert

• Wild Hogs Saloon & Eatery, Walford
• Friday, August 9th at 8 p.m.
• With special guest Tori Martin
• Purchase tickets HERE

Friday Night Main Event Rodeo

• Auxiliary Fields, Tiffin
• Friday, August 9th from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. - food trucks/beer tent open at 5 p.m.
• "The price of your admission ticket includes an action packed rodeo from Sandburr Rodeo Productions Inc. and a concert by Dylan Wolfe to end the night!"
• Purchase tickets HERE

Hoover's Hometown Days

• Downtown West Branch
• August 9th & 10th
• Featuring tournaments, food, a beer garden, live music, a parade, inflatables, a petting zoo, a dog show, Hoover Ball, and more

Atkins Watermelon Days

• Atkins City Park
• August 9th & 10th
• Featuring food, a parade, kids' rides, karaoke, a 5k, a raffle, a car show, a beer tent, an ice cream social, a watermelon eating contest, live music, fireworks, and more

Springville Fun Days

• Springville, Iowa
• August 9th through 11th
• Featuring a truck & tractor pull, a bags tournament, live music, a 6k, a parade, a vendor fair, fireworks, and more

St. Jude Sweet Corn Festival

• St. Jude Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids
• Dates/Times
  • Friday, August 9th from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Saturday, August 10th from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Sunday, August 11th from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Featuring raffles, carnival rides, food, 18,000 ears of corn, a beverage tent, a bags tournament, live music, and more
• Admission is $5 for ages 11 to 59

Friday Loo

• Lincoln Park, Waterloo
• Dates/Bands
  • Friday, August 9th - Black Jack & South 35
  • Friday, August 30th - Sushi Roll
• 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• "Get ready to groove, dance, and enjoy the summer nights in the heart of Downtown Waterloo. Invite your friends, bring your lawn chairs, and let's make Friday Loo the highlight of your summer!"

Benefit The Vets Concert

• Worthington Veterans Memorial Park
• Saturday, August 10th from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• With special guests Confederate Railroad and Silverada
• "Personal chairs are allowed.  Chairs are NOT allowed within 50 feet of the stage. Absolutely NO outside beverages, food, or coolers allowed.  Several food trucks, vendors, and bars will be available for purchases."
• Purchase tickets HERE

Uptown Marion Market

• Uptown Marion District
• Saturday, August 10th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• "Enjoy a fun morning of local food and artisan items coupled with family-friendly activities and entertainment. Don't forget to stop by and check out the shopping and dining in Uptown Marion. Admission is free to the public."

Touch-a-Truck

• North Parking Lot of Linn Hall at Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids
• Saturday, August 10th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• "Get up close and personal with over 40 large vehicles including agricultural, construction, military, first responder, service and more all in one place. Free will donations will be collected to support The Arc of East Central Iowa. There will also be food trucks, music, activities and more!"

Summer Jam '24

• Vibrant Arena, Moline
• Saturday, August 10th at 7:30 p.m.
• Featuring Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Xzibit, and Yung Joc
• Purchase tickets HERE

Music Under the Moon

• Lowe Park, Marion
• Saturday, August 10th at 7:30 p.m.
• Featuring Boy Band Night with Kenny Braasch
• "Enjoy live music at the beautiful Lowe Park amphitheater. Bring a blanket, cooler and lawn chair."

Pete Davidson Comedy Show

• Capitol Theatre, Davenport
• Sunday, August 11th at 7 p.m.
• Purchase tickets HERE

Steve-O Comedy Show

• Five Flags Center, Dubuque
• Wednesday, August 14th at 7 p.m.
• Purchase tickets HERE

Gabby Barrett Concert

• Rhythm City Casino, Davenport
• Friday, August 16th at 8 p.m.
• Purchase tickets HERE

Josh Gracin Concert

• Wild Hogs Saloon & Eatery, Walford
• Friday, August 16th at 8 p.m.
• With special guest Greenbrier
• Purchase tickets HERE

Street Dance

• Dubuque St, North Liberty
• Saturday, August 17th from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• "Save the date to send off summer with live music from Trophy Dads, dancing, food and drinks, performances from community groups, games and more! As a true Street Dance, Dubuque St will be closed from Main St to Front St (Reds and J&A Tap up to new City Hall) for this special event. Attendance is free with food and drink available for purchase."

Five Finger Death Punch Concert

• Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines
• Monday, August 19th at 6:30 p.m.
• With special guests Marilyn Manson and Slaughter To Prevail
• Purchase tickets HERE

'20 Years of Tears' Concert

• McGrath Amphitheatre, Cedar Rapids
• Thursday, August 22nd at 5 p.m.
• Featuring Hawthorne Heights, Thursday, Anberlin, Armor for Sleep, Emery, and This Wild Life
• Purchase tickets HERE

Nate Bargatze Comedy Show

• Vibrant Arena, Moline
• Friday, August 23rd at 8 p.m.
• Purchase tickets HERE

Market After Dark

• Downtown Cedar Rapids
• Saturday, August 24th from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• "This year’s event kicks off at 6:30 p.m. and spans more than 15 city blocks filled with diverse vendors and lively stage and street entertainment."

Vinton Boomtown

•  Benton County Fairgrounds, Vinton
• Saturday, August 24th at 4 p.m.
• "The greatest pyrotechnic display in the Midwest is back at the Benton County Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 24, 2024! Gates open at 4pm with a live performance by the Schmidt Brothers until dusk, when opening ceremonies start for the big show!"

Luke Bryan Concert

• Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines
• Saturday, August 24th at 7 p.m.
• With special guests George Birge, Larry Fleet, and Chayce Beckham
• Purchase tickets HERE

Coggon Harvest Home

• Main Street, Coggon
• August 24th & 25th
• Featuring food, live music, and more

Disturbed Concert

• Back Waters Stage at Q Casino, Dubuque
• Wednesday, August 28th at 7:30 p.m.
• With special guest Plush
• Purchase tickets HERE

Trailside Tastings

• Indian Creek Nature Center, Cedar Rapids
• Thursday, August 29th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• "We will celebrate the prairie around the Nature Center with products from local vendors, catered food, and live music. Attendees will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the fall prairie ambiance, taking a leisurely evening stroll while making stops at sampling stations offering craft beverages from local producers and savoring wood-fired pizza cooked fresh on-site."
• Purchase tickets HERE

Riley Green Concert

• Back Waters Stage at Q Casino, Dubuque
• Thursday August 29th at 8 p.m.
• Special guest TBA
• Purchase tickets HERE

Good Makers Market

• Cedar County Fairgrounds, Tipton
• Dates/Times
  • Friday, August 30th from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, August 31st from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• "Shop the best hand picked vendors from all around the Midwest. Here you'll find handmade artisan goods, score some amazing vintage, shop our on trend mobile boutiques, eat from our delicious food trucks and listen to local live music."
• Admission is $10 for ages 15+

Neal McCoy Concert

• Rhythm City Casino, Davenport
• Saturday, August 31st at 8 p.m.
• Purchase tickets HERE