Every mom deserves a “me day” every once in a while, right? One of my favorite ways to spend a solo weekend afternoon is by taking a trip to a vintage market or craft show. The perfect activity for a weekend day is browsing treasures with a mug of hot coffee in hand. Check out this list of Fall Markets in the Iowa City Area.
Guide to Fall Markets in the Iowa City Area
Good Maker’s Market
When: Sept. 2-3, 2022
Where: Cedar County Fairgrounds
Eastern Iowa’s hippest market! Shop the best hand-picked vendors from around the Midwest. Here you’ll find handmade artisan goods, score some fantastic vintage, shop our on-trend mobile boutiques, eat from our delicious food trucks and listen to local live music.
Country Roads Fall Market Edition
When: Sept 16-17, 2022
Where: Washington
Find treasures, arts and crafts, repurposed, handmade, antiques, garden, food, and more at this fun show that runs in conjunction with the Junkin’ Sisters Shop Hop.
Where: Various locations in Southeast Iowa
There’s no better time for a drive than in the fall! Enjoy a self-guided road trip through Southeast Iowa. Discover small shops with huge hearts that have been hidden treasures to most.
Where: Hawkeye Downs
Mark your calendars for three days of the very best vintage vendors from across the nation. VMD™ is an upscale vintage and vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, home decor, clothing, handmade treasures, jewelry, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings, and a little more.
Rusty Relics Flea Market Grand Finale
When: Sept 23-25
Where: Anamosa
More than 15,000 square ft to shop! This is the final offering of this market.
What Cheer Flea Market
When: Sept. 30-Oct 2:
Where: What Cheer
Come on down to the largest flea market and craft sale of the year. They say it is the largest in the state of Iowa.
Benton County Flea Market
When: Oct. 7-8
Where: Center Point
A family-owned business beginning a new adventure by sharing their love of vintage and upcycling.
Midwest Makers
When: Oct 21-23
Where: Williamsburg
Midwest Makers is a vendor show in Suite 112 at Outlets Williamsburg. Twenty-three craft/baking vendors are getting together to give guests a fun shopping experience!
Happy fall shopping!