Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance Events Newswire

Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market 8/1/2026 7:30 AM - 8/1/2026 12:00 Noon

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 23:36:04 GMT

The 21st annual market season features entertainment, food, and 200 amazing market vendors. Our award-winning market is THE summer event on select Saturday mornings in downtown Cedar Rapids!

Dates for 2026 include:

May 30
June 6
June 20
July 18
August 1
August 15
September 5
September 19

Benefit the Vets 2026 8/8/2026 3:00 PM - 8/8/2026 10:00 PM

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:47:27 GMT

Benefit The Vets, a 100% volunteer 501c3 Non-Profit organization that supports local Veterans, presents TRACY LAWRENCE with special guest Aaron Tippin! Gates open at 3:00 p.m. with music kicking off at 4:00 p.m. with Iowa-Native Cory Waller and The Wicked Things. More information is available at https://benefitthevets.org/.

ImpactCR: Leadership Development: Growing Through Adversity 8/12/2026 11:30 AM - 8/12/2026 1:00 PM

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:14:36 GMT

We’re putting the final touches on an amazing event experience just for you. Stay tuned for more details!

With ImpactCR, young professionals go beyond exchanging business cards—they come to build meaningful connections, foster personal and professional growth, and actively contribute to shaping the future of the Cedar Rapids Metro. Our mission is to empower young professionals to uncover their “why” and equip them with the tools to make a lasting, positive impact in their careers, community, and lives. We welcome individuals from all industries, skill sets, and backgrounds. ImpactCR is not just about working—it’s about living, learning, and thriving together.

Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market 8/15/2026 7:30 AM - 8/15/2026 12:00 Noon

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 23:36:16 GMT

The 21st annual market season features entertainment, food, and 200 amazing market vendors. Our award-winning market is THE summer event on select Saturday mornings in downtown Cedar Rapids!

Dates for 2026 include:

May 30
June 6
June 20
July 18
August 1
August 15
September 5
September 19

Q3: Hiawatha Business Summit 8/25/2026 8:00 AM - 8/25/2026 9:00 AM

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:53:12 GMT

Registration for this event will open in spring/summer.

The Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation and the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance collaborate to bring you this event.

Market After Dark 8/29/2026 6:30 PM - 8/29/2026 11:00 AM

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 23:41:10 GMT

One of Downtown Cedar Rapids’ most popular, free, open-air events, Market After Dark, features a variety of vendors mixed with lively entertainment. This event brings a unique atmosphere to Downtown Cedar Rapids with food, beer, wine, art, entertainment and creative placemaking displays.