Next top Must-Attend Events in Iowa

Despite the state's large expanses of rural land, Iowa is home to plenty of attractions for people seeking urban adventure and experiences. During the year, Iowa residents and tourists enjoy a robust repertoire of seasonal festivals, theater productions, special events and much more. Visitors can also take advantage of the state's numerous outdoor destinations to see Iowa's natural beauty.

The annual event occurs during the last weekend in January at the Surf Ballroom and commemorates the last live concert provided by Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens before their plane crashed just outside of town in 1959. Don your poodle skirts, bobby socks or rolled up sleeves and penny loafers and head over for a night of historic rock 'n' roll.

Main cities in Iowa

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Des Moines, IA
524 events
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Iowa City, IA
283 events
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Cedar Rapids, IA
212 events
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Ames, IA
208 events
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Sioux City, IA
180 events
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Dubuque, IA
162 events
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Davenport, IA
146 events
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West Des Moines, IA
120 events
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Urbandale, IA
95 events
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Council Bluffs, IA
91 events
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Sioux Center, IA
84 events
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Grinnell, IA
75 events
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Coralville, IA
71 events
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Ankeny, IA
70 events
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Decorah, IA
63 events
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Marion, IA
62 events
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Elkader, IA
59 events
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Orange City, IA
59 events
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Pella, IA
52 events
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Madrid, IA
49 events
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Waterloo, IA
49 events
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Cedar Falls, IA
48 events
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North Liberty, IA
48 events
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Polk City, IA
48 events


Counties in Iowa

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ALLAMAKEE
3 cities
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AUDUBON
3 cities
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BENTON
8 cities
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BLACK HAWK
9 cities
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BOONE
7 cities
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BREMER
6 cities
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BUCHANAN
4 cities
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BUENA VISTA
8 cities
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BUTLER
2 cities
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CARROLL
11 cities
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CASS
7 cities
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CEDAR
4 cities
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CERRO GORDO
9 cities
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CHEROKEE
2 cities
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CHICKASAW
5 cities
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CLAY
9 cities
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CLAYTON
11 cities
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CLINTON
8 cities
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CRAWFORD
8 cities
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DALLAS
13 cities
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DELAWARE
2 cities
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DES MOINES
2 cities
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DICKINSON
9 cities
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DUBUQUE
12 cities
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FAYETTE
3 cities
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FLOYD
1 cities
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FRANKLIN
1 cities
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FREMONT
3 cities
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GREENE
5 cities
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GRUNDY
4 cities
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GUTHRIE
1 cities
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HAMILTON
1 cities
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HANCOCK
11 cities
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HARDIN
1 cities
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HARRISON
2 cities
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HENRY
7 cities
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HOWARD
2 cities
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HUMBOLDT
3 cities
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IDA
1 cities
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IOWA
8 cities
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JACKSON
11 cities
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JASPER
11 cities
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JEFFERSON
4 cities
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JOHNSON
10 cities
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JONES
2 cities
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KEOKUK
8 cities
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KOSSUTH
9 cities
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LEE
4 cities
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LINN
15 cities
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LOUISA
2 cities
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LYON
6 cities
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MADISON
5 cities
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MAHASKA
6 cities
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MARION
6 cities
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MARSHALL
11 cities
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MILLS
3 cities
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MITCHELL
1 cities
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MUSCATINE
3 cities
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OBRIEN
8 cities
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OSCEOLA
2 cities
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PAGE
5 cities
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PALO ALTO
4 cities
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PLYMOUTH
5 cities
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POCAHONTAS
2 cities
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POLK
18 cities
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POTTAWATTAMIE
7 cities
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POWESHIEK
7 cities
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SAC
5 cities
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SCOTT
13 cities
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SIOUX
10 cities
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STORY
9 cities
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TAMA
3 cities
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VAN BUREN
6 cities
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WAPELLO
7 cities
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WARREN
12 cities
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WASHINGTON
8 cities
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WEBSTER
11 cities
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WINNEBAGO
3 cities
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WINNESHIEK
6 cities
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WOODBURY
5 cities
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WORTH
3 cities
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WRIGHT
7 cities
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