January 26, 2025

Arts and crafts show in Des Moines

Make plans now to attend the Annual Spring Arts and Crafts Show March 10-12 in the Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.

This is Iowa’s largest show, with more than 250 talented exhibitors from eight 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, with more than 80,000 square feet of display space.

Admission to the show is $7, with anyone 10 and under free. All patrons will receive a 3-day re-entry hand stamp good for the entire run of the show.

Show hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Parking for the show is always free.

For the public’s convenience, a free shuttle bus service will be available on both Friday and Saturday and will shuttle the public from the northern parking lots to the front of the Varied Industries Building.

For a chance to win $50 Gift Certificates to use at the show, please visit the Facebook page of Callahan Promotions, Inc. For additional show information, call 563-357-1986.