Why Iowa?

Events and Attractions

Discover a wide array of things to do in Eastern Iowa. Soak in the sun and tunes during our annual summer music festivals, select premium local produce at farmers markets or discover fossils more than 350 million years old at the Devonian Fossil Gorge.Whatever your preferences, the Iowa City area has something to suit anyone's taste.

Notable Events

Mark your calendars. These annual events shouldn't be missed.

• Community activities/events
• Iowa Arts Festival
• Iowa City Jazz Festival
• Iowa State Fair
• Farmer's Market
• Music in the Park
• North Liberty Fun Days
• Riverside Theatre Shakespeare Festival

Iowa City Attractions

With fascinating museums and top rated theaters, Iowa City has something for everyone.

• Hancher Auditorium
• Bijou Theater
• Coral Ice Rink
• Devonian Fossil Gorge
• Dreamwell Theatre 
• Firefighters Memorial
• Iowa Avenue Literary Walk
• Iowa Children's Museum
• Iowa City Community Theatre
• Old Capitol Museum
• Plum Grove
• Project Art
• Riverside Theatre Shakespeare