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Five Festivals In the Iowa City Area to Mark on the Calendar
Iowa, United States
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Iowa City Jazz Festival
103 E College St
Iowa City, IA
Monday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Come down for three days of live jazz performances and delicious dishes. You’re sure to enjoy the music from two stages, which showcase a variety of well-known jazz musicians and up-and-coming talent alongside national and international artists to encourage and educate a jazz audience of all ages. Bring a blanket, chair, and get ready for a weekend jazz extravaganza!
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Coralville 4thFest
Coralville, Iowa, United States
Coralville's annual 4th of July celebration, 4thFest, is a community tradition that attracts thousands of visitors and residents. The multi-day, outdoor festival includes a 5K run / walk entertainment, food, a free concert on July 3, the area's largest Independence Day parade, free family-friendly activities in the park, and fireworks in S.T. Morrison Park on July 4. Watch previous video of 4thFest.
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North Liberty Blues & BBQ
North Liberty, Iowa, United States
North Liberty Blues & BBQ is a festival held each July in Centennial Park in North Liberty, IA. It is coordinated by the North Liberty Community Betterment Group, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The planning committee is made up of business leaders, city representatives and North Liberty residents. Though fundraising efforts begin in the fall, the planning process is in full swing before winter’s out. It takes about 300 day-of volunteers to orchestrate the celebration.
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Downtown Iowa City Block Party
103 E College St
Iowa City, IA
Monday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Iowa City’s biggest event of the year returns this summer! The 6th Annual Downtown Block Party is Saturday, June 24th, 2023 from 5:00 – 11:00pm and will take over 14 blocks in Downtown Iowa City. All of the programming activities and participation at the event are completely free. The event instead sells event cups that allow attendees 21+ and older to purchase and take drinks from the bars and restaurants into the streets. Many fan favorites such as Dueling pianos sponsored by Hills Bank, Silent Disco sponsored by GreenState Credit Union, Studio 13 DragShow, and Sand Volleyball are slated to return and continue to draw large engagement from the crowd. SCWPro Wrestling was such a hit last year, we had to bring it back!
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FRYfest
Coralville, Iowa, United States
It’s a Celebration of All That is Hawkeye! FRYfest is always held on the FRYday (get it?) before the first Iowa Hawkeye football game of the season. In 2023, the fun will take place on September 1. The festival is named after former Iowa football coach, the legendary Hayden Fry. FRYfest is packed with a full day of programming including the world’s largest Hawkeye tradeshow, panels, autographs, bags tournament, pep rally, concert, and more. All programming is completely free. This is a must-attend for all Iowa Hawkeye fans and will quickly become an annual tradition for you! Make sure to follow FRYfest on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.