Spring Festivals in Cedar Rapids

C.R.’s 2025 Festival Season is Blooming

Checkout this year’s line-up of can’t-miss festivals in and around the Cedar Rapids area. We’ll see you there! (Information will updated as details become available.)

March 2025

March 29-30th, 2025

Maple Syrup Festival, Indian Creek Nature Center

Enjoy a taste of real, handcrafted maple syrup fresh from the tap, and stay for a weekend of family fun. The Maple Syrup Festival features syrup making demonstrations, a look at the action inside the Maple Sugar House, and a delicious pancake and sausage breakfast with real maple syrup.

April 2025

April 4-6th, 2025

Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival, Collins Road Theatre

Open to the general public, this Independent Film Festival encourages Iowa independent filmmakers to improve their craft, showcase Iowa-connected films and present a unique cultural event to the community.

April 12,13,18,19 & 20, 2025

Bunny Bash, Bloomsbury Farm

Bloomsbury Farm is springin' with more than 30 attractions! Plus, the Bloombusry Bunny, tons of photos ops, food stands, gift shop, adult easter egg hunt and so much more!

April 19th, 2025

2024 EcoFest, NewBo City Market

Cedar Rapids’ premier Earth Day celebration, this family-friendly festival includes interactive educational activities, eco-products, eco-practice demonstrations in how to reduce our consumption of resources, fun ways to reduce and reuse household items, local foods, arts and free live music! EcoFest helps us connect our personal choices to individual, community and planetary sustainability.

May 2025

TBD

Iowa Tulip Festival, Bloomsbury Farm

Visit Bloomsbury Farm for their Spring Fest featuring, the Bunny Bash, Baby Animal Days, Lilac Fields and all the family-fun attractions!

TBD

Iowa Pop Art Festival

A pop art festival showcasing dozens of booths with painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, collage, textiles, jewelry, ceramics, vintage clothing, sneakers, streetwear, live music, and an exhibition of wide-ranging large scale and conceptual work.

May 3-4, 2025

Chalk the Walk, Mt. Vernon Downtown

Chalk the Walk features work from hundreds of people of all ages and abilities using over half a ton of chalk with a downtown street as their canvas. Cash prizes will be awarded and outdoor food vendors and musicians will be on hand throughout both days of the event.

TBD

Maifest, Amana Colonies

May means Maifest in the Amana Colonies and you’ll find the villages are ready for the summer with flowers and Maipoles. It’s the German tradition of celebrating spring and we carry that tradition on in Amana today. The Weekend includes a parade, food trucks, entertainment, wine & chocolate walk and Maipole dancers.

TBD

C.R. Brewing Society BenzFest, Benz Beverage DepotSample unlimited craft beverages from local Iowa craft vendors!

May 17-18th, 2025

Houby Days, The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia

Celebrate Czech and Slovak traditions and explore everything Czech Village has to offer. This annual festival sports live music and entertainment, food and craft vendors, classes, costume walk and of course kolaches!

TBD

Marion Community Kite Festival, Lowe Park

The Marion Parks and Recreation Department is excited to host Great American Kites at Lowe Park from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for the third year in a row. Great American Kites specializes in producing the most astonishing and colorful outdoor giant kite displays. Guests should bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Outside food and drink are permitted.

May 17th, 2025

Marion Arts Festival, Uptown Marion

Consistently named among the top tier of juried art events nationwide, the Marion Arts Festival has been around for more than 30 years. Explore this free event featuring 50+ artists, drawing more than 10,000 attendees and explore the amazing community and delicious food of Uptown Marion.

TBD

2025 Iowa Renaissance Festival, Middle Amana

Experience live entertainment featuring comedy, swordplay, music, magic, and even horseback jousting. Explore a marketplace full of unique merchandise from around the land. Enjoy tasty treats and drinks in the royal food court (including adult libations like honey mead).

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