September 2026

Big deals in store for Iowa’s Largest Arts and Crafts Show

You won’t have to drive far to find bargains at Iowa’s Largest Arts and Crafts Show this fall.

The show, sponsored by Callahan Promotions Inc., collects more than 250 exhibitors from seven states under one roof, Sept. 25-27 in the Varied Industries Building on the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.

Products up for grabs include solid oak furniture, pottery, jewelry, clothing, floral wreaths, stained glass, lawn and garden art, and even consumable goodies, all within 80,000 square feet of shopping space.

Kids 10 and younger are free; admission for those older than 10 is $7; that admission rate is good for all three days of the show.

For more information, call 563-357-1986.

September 2026

Save the date for the next What Cheer flea market

Who couldn’t use even more sunny cheer this fall? For that, the What Cheer Flea Market has you covered.

The famous flea market will take place Oct.1-4 on the Keokuk County Fairgrounds in What Cheer. As always, the market will feature vendors selling antiques, military memorabilia, collectibles, old tools, primitives, postcards, glassware, stamps, coins, jewelry, furniture, baseball cards, and more.

For shoppers, organizers offer a list of tips to make the most of their visit, including:

• Bring a bag, wagon, or cart for your purchases
• Bring sunscreen, wear a hat and stay hydrated
• Pets are welcome, but clean up after them; also, they must remain on a leash
• Bring cash or plan to use the ATM at Gate 1.

 The next flea market will take place in October. For more information, call 319-404-4066 or visit www.whatcheerfleamarket.com.