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Expertly curated by area food and culture mavens, festivals combine a selection of dining, drinking and cultural options to offer fun for the whole family.
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Top Chef: Downtown
February 27, Iowa City, hotelVetro
downtowniowacity.com
In this friendly competition, local restaurants prepare signature dishes, competing to earn the title of “top chef.”[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Mission Creek Festival
April 5-10, Iowa City, Downtown
missionfreak.com
A week-long festival taking place in venues all across downtown Iowa City, Mission Creek celebrates music, literature, art, food and culture.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Maifest
April 30-May 1, Amana Colonies
festivalsinamana.com
A family-oriented celebration of the arrival of spring, Maifest highlights Amana’s German heritage through food and culture.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Wurst Festival
June 18, Amana Colonies
festivalsinamana.com
A one-day festival of sausages and wursts complete with samples, beers, and music in historic Amana.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Bourbon and Blues
July 1-4 , Swisher, Cedar Ridge Winery
www.crwine.com
The Bourbon & Blues Festival is annual tradition centered around Iowa-made Cedar Ridge Bourbon with distillery tours, spirit tastings, BBQ food, and live music.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
Taste of Iowa City
August 24, Iowa City, Downtown
downtowniowacity.com
This food festival celebrates the culinary diversity of the Downtown and Northside districts with sample portions from more than 35 local restaurants.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Northside Oktoberfest
September 24, Iowa City, Northside Marketplace
facebook.com/northsideoktoberfest
At this popular Northside beer festival, patrons enjoy live music, local food vendors and a tremendous selection of beer. There is also a smaller SodaFest, so the whole family can enjoy the day.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Oktoberfest in the Amana Colonies
September 30-October 2, Amana Colonies
festivalsinamana.com
Amana’s Oktoberfest is a traditional celebration with entertainment, dancing and German food and beer.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Witching Hour Festival
November 4-5, Iowa City, Downtown
www.witchinghourfestival.com
Produced by Little Village and the Englert Theatre, Witching Hour Festival explores and engages the unknown through interdisciplinary events that highlight the creative process. Artists working in a variety of areas (including food and craft beer) take part in a weekend of discussions, performances and culinary surprises.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”” parallax=”” parallax_image=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]
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