All the Big Events Happening in Eastern Iowa This July [LIST]

Can you believe it's almost July?! If you're looking for a full list of fireworks displays here in Eastern Iowa, you can click HERE. Otherwise, here are some of the other big events happening in the area this July:

Rock of Ages

• Shows from June 23rd through July 23rd
• Theatre Cedar Rapids
• "Featuring the music of Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Steve Perry, Poison, Europe, and more!"
• Purchase tickets HERE

Linn County Fair

• June 28th through July 2nd
  • Thursday, June 29th at 7:30 p.m.
    • Niko Moon Concert
  • Friday, June 30th at 7:30 p.m.
    • Jo Dee Messina Concert
• Linn County Fairgrounds in Central City
• Featuring a carnival, live music, a beer tent, an ECIPA Truck & Tractor Pull, Tough Trucks, a karaoke contest, and more
• Purchase tickets HERE

Red, White, & Bourbon

• June 30th through July 2nd
• Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery in Swisher
• "The Distillery will host free, live music all weekend long with amazing food and cocktail specials and no shortage of Fourth of July celebrations!"

Iowa City Jazz Festival

• June 30th through July 2nd
• Downtown Iowa City
• Featuring vendors, live music, food, fireworks, a beverage garden, and more

Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival

• Events through July 4th
  • Ushers Ferry 50th Birthday Bash
    • July 1st from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Ushers Ferry Historic Village
  • Music at the Museum
    • July 1st from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
    • National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
  • 2nd Annual Car Show & Shine
    • July 1st from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    • Noelridge Christian Church
  • Pancake Breakfast
    • July 4th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
    • ImOn Ice Arena
  • Car Show
    • July 4th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
    • ImOn Ice Arena
  • Celebration of Freedom Fireworks
    • July 4th from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
    • Downtown Cedar Rapids
  • 4th of July Concert
    • July 4th from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
    • McGrath Amphitheatre
• Freedom Festival Buttons are $10 each

Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market

• Dates
  • Saturday, July 1st
  • Saturday, July 15th
• Downtown Cedar Rapids
• 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Coralville 4thFest

• July 1st through 4th
• S.T. Morrison Park, Coralville
• Featuring a 5k, a concert, a parade, food, kids' activities, fireworks, a carnival, and more

The Guess Who Concert

• Sunday, July 2nd - doors at 8 p.m.
• Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake
• Purchase tickets HERE

Fireworks & Fireflies

• Monday, July 3rd at 6 p.m.
• Lowe Park in Marion
• Featuring food, live music, fireworks, and more

The Revivalists & The Head and the Heart Concert

• Monday, July 3rd at 6:30 p.m.
• McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids
• With special guest Jaime Wyatt
• Purchase tickets HERE

Kernels Baseball

• Dates/Times
  • July 4th through 8th at 6:35 p.m..
  • Sunday, July 9th at 1:05 p.m.
  • Tuesday, July 18th at 6:35 p.m.
  • Wednesday, July 19th at 12:05 p.m.
  • June 20th through 22nd at 6:35 p.m.
  • Sunday, July 23rd at 1:05 p.m.
• Veterans Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids
• Purchase tickets HERE

Lincoln Highway Nitty Gritty

• Tuesday, July 4th from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Uptown Mount Vernon
• "The open-air antiques market will feature over 70 vendor booths. The Lincoln Highway Nitty Gritty focuses on vintage, agricultural, repurposed, industrial, primitive, and retro pieces, as well as traditional collectibles and antiques."

Buchanan County Fair

• July 5th through 9th
  • Thursday, July 6th
    • Aaron Tippin, Collin Raye, & Sammy Kershaw Concert
  • Friday, July 7th
    • Trace Adkins Concert
• Buchanan County Fairgrounds in Independence
• Featuring a Demo Derby, a beer garden, a carnival, live entertainment, and more
• Purchase tickets HERE

Deana Carter Concert

• Thursday, July 6th at 8 p.m.
• Rhythm City Casino in Dubuque
• Purchase tickets HERE

Rock the Block

• Dates/Bands
  • Friday, July 7th - Miss Christine
  • Friday, July 14th - Molly Nova & The Hawks
  • Friday, July 21st - Halfloves
  • Friday, July 28th - The Blake Shaw Quartet
• NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids
• 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Pop-Up Acts in the Artway

• Dates/Bands
  • Friday, July 7th - Kevin Moore
  • Friday, July 14th - Casey Klein
  • Friday, July 21st - Brass Transit Authority
  • Friday, July 28th - All Natural
• Uptown Marion Artway
• 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

North Liberty Blues & BBQ

• Saturday, July 8th from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Centennial Park, North Liberty
• Featuring food vendors, live blues music, craft beer, inflatables, and more

CRBT Movies on the Riverbank

• Saturday, July 8th at 7 p.m.
• McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids
• Showing Turning Red (2022)
• "Join us at the McGrath Amphitheatre for our 18th summer of moonlight, movies, food and family fun under the stars in Downtown Cedar Rapids!"

Fortune Feimster Comedy Show

• Saturday, July 8th at 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.
• Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines
• Purchase tickets HERE

Falling in Reverse Concert

• Saturday, July 8th at 6:30 p.m.
• Alliant Energy Powerhouse Arena in Cedar Rapids
• With special guests Ice Nine Kills, Underoath, & Catch Your Breath
• Purchase tickets HERE

Cedar Rapids Pride Festival

• Saturday, July 8th from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids
• "Join us for a day of community building and showcasing our amazing community!"

Uptown Marion Market

• Saturday, July 8th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Uptown Marion
• "Enjoy a fun morning of local food and artisan items coupled with family-friendly activities and entertainment."

Delaware County Fair

• Manchester, Iowa
• July 10th through 16th
  • Thursday, July 13th
    • REO Speedwagon Concert
  • Friday, July 14th
    • Carly Pearce Concert with special guest Aaron Watson
• Featuring a parade, inflatables, races, truck & tractor pulls, a Demo Derby, a carnival, live entertainment, and more
• Purchase tickets HERE

Winneshiek County Fair

• July 11th through 15th
  • Friday, July 14th at 7:30 p.m.
    • Easton Corbin Concert
  • Saturday, July 15th at 7:30 p.m.
    • John Michael Montgomery
• Winneshiek County Fairgrounds in Decorah
• Featuring a carnival, a petting zoo, kids' activities, competitions, live entertainment, races, a rodeo, and more
• Purchase tickets HERE

Cedar County Fair

• July 12th through 16th
  • Saturday, July 15th
    • Lonestar/Eddie Montgomery Concert
• Cedar County Fairgrounds in Tipton
• Featuring a rodeo, races, a tractor pull, BINGO, contests, a beer garden, a carnival, and more
• Purchase tickets HERE

Collective Soul Concert

• Thursday, July 13th at 8 p.m.
• Rhythm City Casino in Davenport
• Purchase tickets HERE

Darius Rucker Concert

• Thursday, July 13th at 7:30 p.m.
• Q Casino in Dubuque
• With special guest Drew Green
• Purchase tickets HERE

Walcott Truckers Jamboree

• July 13th through 15th
• The World's Largest Truckstop, Walcott
• Featuring Trucker Olympics, a pork chop cook-out, fireworks, contests, antique trucks, and more
• Concerts from Shenandoah and Electric Shock - The AC/DC Show

Uptown Friday Nights

• Friday, July 14th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Hazzard County in Cedar Rapids
• 21+ only
• Admission is $5

Uptown Summer Nights

• Friday, July 14th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Downtown Pocket Park in Monticello
• "People of all ages are welcome to listen to some great music, while enjoying food & drinks, and getting to know their neighbors."

Music Under The Moon

• Saturday, July 15th at 7 p.m.
• Lowe Park in Marion
• Featuring Shania Twin - Shania Twain Tribute Show

Monarch Fest

• Saturday, July 15th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Indian Creek Nature Center in Cedar Rapids
• "Celebrate Monarch Butterflies and their importance to our natural world. Enjoy crafts, hands-on educational activities and Monarch releases."

Walker Hayes Concert

• Saturday, July 15th at 7 p.m.
• Community Choice Convention Center Ballroom in Des Moines
• Purchase tickets HERE

George Thorogood and the Destroyers Concert

• Tuesday, July 18th - doors at 7 p.m.
• Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake
• Purchase tickets HERE

Little Feat Concert

• Tuesday, July 18th at 7 p.m.
• McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids
• With special guest Leftover Salmon
• Purchase tickets HERE

Motionless in White & In This Moment Concert

• Tuesday, July 18th at 7 p.m.
• Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines
• With special guests Fit for a King & Ashes to New
• Purchase tickets HERE

A Flock of Seagulls

• Wednesday, July 19th at 7 p.m.
• McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids
• With special guest STRANGELOVE-The Depeche Mode Experience

Ann Wilson & Tripsitter Concert

• Wednesday, July 19th at 7:30 p.m.
• Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines
• Purchase tickets HERE

Great Jones County Fair

• July 19th through 23rd
  • Thursday, July 20th
    • Shinedown Concert
  • Friday, July 21st
    • Pitbull Concert
  • Saturday, July 22nd
    • Jon Pardi Concert with special guest Russell Dickerson
  • Sunday, July 23rd
    • We the Kingdom Concert with special guest Anne Wilson
• Jones County Fairgrounds in Monticello
• Featuring a carnival, live music, a beer tent, a NTPA Pull, a kids' zone, contests, and more
• Purchase tickets HERE

Muscatine County Fair

• July 19th through 23rd
  • Saturday, July 22nd at 7:30 p.m.
    • Josh Turner Concert
• Muscatine County Fairgrounds in West Liberty
• Featuring a demo derby, a trailer race, donkey races, a tractor pull, a carnival, contests, and more
• Purchase tickets HERE

Peppa Pig's Adventure

• Thursday, July 20th at 6 p.m.
• Vibrant Arena in Moline
• Purchase tickets HERE

Brothers Osborne Concert

• Friday, July 21st - doors at 8 p.m.
• Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake
• Purchase tickets HERE

Granger Smith Concert

• Friday, July 21st at 7:30 p.m.
• McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids
• With special guest Earl Dibbles Jr.
• Purchase tickets HERE

Solon Beef Days

• July 21st & 22nd
• Solon, Iowa
• Featuring food, live music, a bags tournament, a fun run, a parade, and more

The Pork Tornadoes Concert

• Saturday, July 22nd at 7 p.m.
• McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids
• Purchase tickets HERE

Hy-Vee INDYCAR Race Weekend

• July 21st through 23rd
  • Saturday, July 22nd
    • Carrie Underwood - Pre-Race Concert
    • Kenny Chesney - Post-Race Concert
  • Sunday, July 23rd
    • Zac Brown Band - Pre-Race Concert
    • Ed Sheeran - Post-Race Concert
• Iowa Speedway in Newton
• Purchase tickets HERE

Bremer County Fair

• July 23rd through 29th
• Bremer County Fairgrounds in Waverly
• Featuring a carnival, a beer garden, contests, live music, a petting zoo, shows, and more

Johnson County Fair

• July 23rd through 26th
• Johnson County Fairgrounds in Iowa City
• Featuring a talent show, a tractor pull, competitions, a skid loader rodeo, vendors, and more

Dubuque County Fair

• July 25th through 30th
  • Thursday, July 17th
    • Lauren Alaina Concert with special guests David J & Natascha Meyers
  • Friday, July 18th
    • Skillet/Theory of a Deadman Concert
• Dubuque County Fairgrounds
• Featuring competitions, a beer garden, live music, a carnival, a demo derby, a truck & tractor pull, and more
• Purchase tickets HERE

Jackson County Fair

• July 25th through 30th
  • Friday, July 28th at 7:30 p.m.
    • LOCASH & Little Texas Concert
  • Saturday, July 29th at 7:30 p.m.
    • Clint Black & Chris Janson Concert
• Jackson County Fairgrounds in Makoqueta
• Featuring a beer tent, a parade, a petting zoo, a carnival, Night of Destruction, Otter Adventure, and more
• Purchase tickets HERE

Elkader Sweet Corn Days

• July 27th through 30th
• Elkader, Iowa
• Featuring a carnival, a beer tent, a 5k/10k, live music, food, a parade, tournaments, and more

Swisher Fun Days

• July 28th & 29th
• Swisher, Iowa
• Featuring tournaments, a parade, a vendor market, food, a street dance, and more

Incubus Concert

• Saturday, July 29th at 7:15 p.m.
• McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids
• With special guests BADFLOWER & paris jackson
• Purchase tickets HERE

Harmony Festival

• July 29th & 30th
• NewBo & Czech Village District in Cedar Rapids
• "Truly a celebration of community, Harmony Festival features local sound healers, musicians, yoga instructors, and mental health practitioners to facilitate soul-nourishing healing on all levels."
• Purchase tickets HERE