Festivals on the Great River Road

Weathering winter on the Mississippi River calls for celebration. Communities on the Great River Road know how to throw a party ... and everyone is invited. From blues to polka, gyros to ice cream and from day to night, outdoor festivals in Iowa are non-stop from spring to fall. Grab a friend, grab a beer or homemade lemonade and head to one of the hundreds of festivals that stretch along the Mississippi River.