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 26th, 2025

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

Tulips are coming to Bloomsbury for the first time ever this spring for Iowa Tulip Festival! Immerse yourself in stunning, colorful fields of tulips, snap memorable photos, and meet adorable baby animals! Check their website for dates - announced soon.

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.

May 3-4, 2025

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.

May 10-11, 2025

Fields of Flights Kite Festival, Bloomsbury Farm

Spend Mother's Day weekend with us and get ready for so many beautiful kites coloring the sky at the farm by Great American Kites & Events!

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!

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.

May 24-26, 2025

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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