2026 Iowa Eats Food & Drink Festival

Schedule

Sat Apr 11 2026 at 11:00 am to 04:00 pm

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Location

Waterloo Convention Center | Waterloo, IA

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Welcome to the Iowa Eats Food & Drink Festival!
Join us for Eastern Iowa’s premier celebration of all things local! The Iowa Eats Food & Drink Festival is the region’s first and only event dedicated to showcasing Iowa’s incredible food, drink, chefs, authors, and agriculture-related products.
Date: April 11, 2026, 11 AM-5 PM
Location: Waterloo Convention Center
Spend the day indulging in delicious tastings, engaging cooking and product demonstrations, live entertainment, and so much more—all while celebrating the best of Iowa's culinary scene.
Don't miss this unforgettable one-day event!
For event details, visit www.iowaeatsfestival.com
Tickets: COMING SOON!
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Waterloo Convention Center, 200 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50701-5404, United States

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