The Iowa Metaphysical Fair emphasizes positive spirituality in all its potentiality. You will find wonderful services & goods related to Spirituality, Metaphysics & Holistic Health. Readers & Energy workers, all types will be available.

One of the largest fairs of its kind in the US with over 100 vendors.

Vendors will offer crystals, books, jewelry, tarot cards, salt lamps, art work to name a few. 

Take in a gallery reading, listen to a lecture, enjoy belly dancing This is a family friendly fair.

All of our readers and healers have gone through a significant screening process with independent people 

establishing that they are professional, ethical, sincere, and skilled. 

Find insight, transformation, guidance, advice, counseling, and more with our many mediums and intuitive readers. 

Enjoy a deep-tissue massage or light-touch energy work from caring and skilled practitioners.

FACE BOOK PAGE

Welcome to Shrewsbury, England 1575...the 17th year of Her Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth’s reign. The snow and cold have gone and Spring hath come...Huzzah! The Village of Shrewsbury has planned a festival to celebrate the season.

Come one, come all goode lords and ladies, merchants, yeomen, players, musicians, and peasants. Let us present to you the Siouxland Renaissance Festival!

Here you can travel back in time to the glorious reign of Queen Elizabeth I. See the sights, hear the sounds, and taste the food. Learn what it was like to live over 400 years ago as you take part in our historically flavored festival.

The festival will host a wide variety of vendors plying their trade and offering goods of every kind and foods to suit every taste. Venture into a realm especially for children. Come thrill to the spectacle of armored jousting. Marvel at our jugglers, dancers, musicians and other entertainers on our stages. Roam the streets filled with the people of Shrewsbury and amusements of every kind.

Gates Open:
Arrive 15 minutes early for the opening gate ceremony.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Step back in time at the 34th Annual Iowa Renaissance Festival — a family-friendly celebration filled with medieval entertainment, live performances, jousting, swordplay, music, magic, and more! Stroll through a village marketplace, browse artisan crafts and medieval wares, enjoy royal snacks and drinks, and dive into Renaissance fun for all ages.

What to Expect

Entertainment: Live performers, jesters, sword fights, music, fire acts, comedic shows, belly dancers, pirates & royalty.
Marketplace: Fantasy artisan vendors, costumes, handmade crafts, novelty items & more.
Food & Drink: Turkey legs, funnel cakes, mead & ales, root beer, coffee, snacks & festival fare.
Activities: Living history encampments, jousting demonstrations, storytelling, interactive shows.

Date & Time

Spring Weekends:
May 23–25 & 30–31, 2026 — 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM each day

Fall Weekends:
October 10–11 & October 17–18, 2026 — 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM each day

Step back in time at the 34th Annual Iowa Renaissance Festival — a family-friendly celebration filled with medieval entertainment, live performances, jousting, swordplay, music, magic, and more! Stroll through a village marketplace, browse artisan crafts and medieval wares, enjoy royal snacks and drinks, and dive into Renaissance fun for all ages.

What to Expect

Entertainment: Live performers, jesters, sword fights, music, fire acts, comedic shows, belly dancers, pirates & royalty.
Marketplace: Fantasy artisan vendors, costumes, handmade crafts, novelty items & more.
Food & Drink: Turkey legs, funnel cakes, mead & ales, root beer, coffee, snacks & festival fare.
Activities: Living history encampments, jousting demonstrations, storytelling, interactive shows.

Date & Time

Spring Weekends:
May 23–25 & 30–31, 2026 — 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM each day

Fall Weekends:
October 10–11 & October 17–18, 2026 — 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM each day

Join us for DemiCon: Outpost 37, Des Moines’ longest-running fan-run celebration of science fiction, fantasy, and gaming! Hosted by Des Moines Science Fiction & Fantasy Society, this annual convention brings together fans, creators, gamers, and cosplayers for an unforgettable weekend of imagination and community in Des Moines. Whether you’re a lifelong sci-fi reader, tabletop adventurer, anime enthusiast, or aspiring writer, DemiCon offers a welcoming space to connect, create, and celebrate the genres we love.

Taking place at the Holiday Inn & Suites Des Moines–Northwest, the weekend features engaging panels and workshops, an art show and dealer room, tabletop and RPG gaming, anime programming, cosplay and masquerade contests, live performances, an author showcase, room parties, and a well-stocked hospitality suite. Family-friendly and community-focused, DemiCon is a relaxed, fun convention experience packed with creativity, fandom, and plenty of opportunities to boldly go wherever your interests take you!

Fairfield, Iowa! Keep your eyes peeled for these lovely fliers around town over the next couple months before the Fairfield Iowa Renaissance Faire meets to celebrate on April 25 & 26! www.fairfieldrenfaire.com

New acts include: belly dancers, taiko drumming, fire shows, performing birds and puppies, a magician, a third fairie, and a fourth living history encampment!

Returning shows include: three living history encampments, two fairies, harp music, two pirate musicians, a kid's horn blowing contest, and tea with Fairfield's Queen!

Enjoy 40 vendors and 8 food vendors to choose from.

Adult tickets are $12, kids 12 to 17 are $8, and kids under 11 are FREE!

Send us a message if you have questions or ideas!

Experience the vendors of Renaissance Festival

Come visit our talented, amazing vendors at the Prairie Rose Renaissance Festival! You'll find a variety of handcrafted items, jewelry, leatherwork, art, trinkets, costume gear, swords, DND items, and so much more! There's something for everyone at the event. For more information about our upcoming events or to contact us, feel free to reach out!

Our talented entertainers

Come and visit our talented performers at the Prairie Rose Renaissance Festival! Watch fire acts, listen to music, enjoy comedy, hear captivating stories, witness a duel, and much more! Interact with wandering storytellers, meet our royalty, and see amazing unique acts at the fest. For more information about upcoming events, feel free to contact us!

Get some grub!

Eat like royalty at the Prairie Rose Renaissance Festival! Enjoy a variety of food, snack, and beverage items such as turkey legs, sandwiches, wraps, lemonade, popcorn, snow cones, and more. Join us at the upcoming events and if you have any questions, feel free to contact us about the Ames Ren Faire!

Step into a world where time slows, magic stirs, and adventure awaits! The Guthrie Renaissance Festival returns to its beautiful 80-acre site in Historic Guthrie, inviting you to wander through a realm of knights, artisans, storytellers, and wonder. From thunderous jousting matches to bustling artisan markets filled with handcrafted treasures, every moment is designed to whisk you straight into a living fairytale. Whether you’re a seasoned festival-goer or a first-time traveler to the past, the sights, sounds, and scents of this enchanted village promise an unforgettable escape.

And this year, the gates open wider than ever before! Thanks to your incredible support, the festival proudly expands to two full weekends—March 21–22 and March 28–29, 2026. That means twice the magic, twice the merriment, and twice the chance to lose yourself in Oklahoma’s most creative and immersive Renaissance experience. Gather your friends, don your finest garb, and prepare for a journey where history comes alive, legends walk among us, and every corner sparks awe. The adventure awaits—will you answer the call?

ADMISSION IS ONLY $5!!

Join us at the Cedar Falls Psychic & Paranormal Expo. One of the best expos in the midwest featuring 45+ vendors!! Psychics, medium, paranormal teams, haunted locations, healings, reiki, reflexology, stones, gems, drums, tarot cards, shamans, candles, herbs, books and SO much more!!!!

The $5.00 admission also gets you in to the presentations/speakers throughout the day for no extra charge!! Speakers may include ghost hunters, gallery readings, learning about intuition, etc.- all for no extra charge, but seating is limited for speakers- first come, first served.

Be sure to check the “Psychic and Paranormal Expo Group” AND the “Cedar Falls Psychic & Paranormal Expo - 7th Annual 2026” for regularly updated info.

Make plans now to attend the Annual Spring Arts & Crafts Show on March 13th-15th in the Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.
This is Iowa's largest show, with over 250 talented exhibitors from 7 states presenting and selling the Midwest's finest handcrafts.
The show is a production of Callahan Promotions, Inc. and offers patrons the chance to enjoy original, affordable arts and crafts. Products being sold include oak furniture, pottery, jewelry, clothing, floral wreaths, stained glass, several different types of food items, lawn and garden art, and much, much more, with over 80,000 square feet of display space.
Admission to the show is only $7, with anyone 10 and under free. All patrons will receive a 3-day re-entry hand stamp good for the entire 3 day run of the show. Show hours are Friday night from 3 PM to 8 PM, Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Parking for the show is always free.
For the public's convenience, a free shuttle bus service will be available on Saturday and will shuttle the public from the northern parking lots to the front of the Varied Industries Building.
For additional show information, call 563-357-1986.

Gamicon is an annual gaming convention held in Eastern Iowa entering it's 35 year. We have numerous Board, Card, and Role playing games over the course of three days and also feature a Game Library, Play-to-Win Games and a Live Game Auction. We are located at the Coralville Hyatt in the Iowa River Landing, right off I-80! This year due to hotel availability Gamicon will be held the first full weekend of March so the 6th through the 8th.

Celebrate the traditions of the Norse at Arkansas Viking Thing this February. Step into a world inspired by Viking history and culture, filled with competitions of strength, ancient games, live entertainment, and powerful traditions that honor the past.

Click here to go to the event page.

Make plans now to attend the Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Show on November 14th-16th in the Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.
This is Iowa's largest show, with over 300 talented exhibitors from 8 states presenting and selling the Midwest's finest handcrafts.

This show is a production of Callahan Promotions, Inc. and offers patrons the chance to enjoy original, affordable arts and crafts. Products being sold include oak furniture, pottery, jewelry, clothing, floral wreaths, pet products, purses, rugs, candles, table runners, stained glass, lawn and garden metal art, quilts, paintings and prints, several different types of food items, and much, much more, with over 80,000 square feet of display space.

Admission to the show is only $8, with anyone 10 and under free. All patrons will receive a 3-day re-entry hand stamp good for the entire 3 day run of the show. Show hours are Friday night from 5 PM to 9 PM, Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Parking for the show is always free.

For the public's convenience, a free shuttle bus service will be available on Saturday and will shuttle the public from the northern parking lots to the front of the Varied Industries Building.
For additional show information, call 563-357-1986.

The Midwest Metaphysical Expo

Saturday, November 8th 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday, November 9th 11:00am - 5:0pm

Step into a space where inspiration, connection, and discovery come alive. The Midwest Metaphysical Expo is a two-day event offering a fun, uplifting, and truly unique experience. It is one of the most celebrated gatherings of its kind in the Midwest. Whether you are just beginning your journey or have walked this path for years, you will find something here to enlighten, delight, and inspire.

Readers & Spiritual Guides
Meet a diverse community of Psychics, Mediums, Tarot Readers, Oracle Guides, Rune Casters, Numerologists, Astrologers, Palm Readers, Handwriting Analysts, and Visionary Artists. Each offers their own wisdom and unique perspective.

Healing & Holistic Wellness
Discover our Metaphysical Health exhibitors featuring Reiki Masters, Energy Healers, Reflexologists, Massage Therapists, Sound Healers, and practitioners of holistic self-care. Explore essential oils, life coaching, and spiritual wellness services designed to uplift body, mind, and spirit.

Unique Gifts & Treasures
Browse an inspiring marketplace filled with crystals, gemstones, jewelry, salt lamps, pendulums, tarot and oracle decks, divination tools, books, natural wellness products, music, and more. It is the perfect opportunity to treat yourself or find a meaningful gift for someone special.

Why Attend
This event is more than an expo. It is a community where you can connect with like-minded souls, make new friends, and share in the uplifting energy of a welcoming, supportive space. Many of our vendors offer exclusive items, one-of-a-kind readings, and rare finds you will not encounter anywhere else. With only two days to experience it all, every moment is filled with opportunities for discovery and transformation.

Every exhibitor offers their own products and services at individual rates, ensuring a wide variety of offerings for every interest and budget. The Expo is a wonderful way to expand your knowledge, deepen your practice, and connect with the wisdom of the metaphysical and holistic community.

Practical details: The venue offers free parking, food onsite, and full handicap accessibility, making it easy and enjoyable for all to attend.

Come with curiosity, leave with inspiration. We can’t wait to welcome you to this transformative experience.

Halloween isn't over at the Denmark Iowa Renaissance Faire, where celts and pirates duel for control of the land. Join us for year TWO of sword fights, over 30 acts of entertainment, and more food and libations than ever before on TWO days of family fun and adventure.

Bussing is provided to and from the event, which is on land containing a hill and stairs. We apologize for any inconvenience.