Concerts, Festivals & Farmers' Markets -- Weekend Corridor Events

The 4th of July may be over, but it's still a busy weekend here in Eastern Iowa! Here are some of the big events going on this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:

Uptown Friday Nights
- McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids
- July 6th from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Live music from 8 Seconds
- Admission is $5 at the gate - 21 & over only
Rock the Block
- NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids
- July 6th from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- feat. Compass Rose Band
- Event is free
Friday Night Concert Series
- Just off the north end of the Pentacrest on Iowa Avenue between Clinton Street and Dubuque Street in Iowa City
- July 6th from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- feat. Annie Savage & the Savage Hearts
- Event is free
Heathers: The Musical
- Theatre Cedar Rapids
- July 6th & 7th at 7:30 p.m. and July 8th at 2:30 p.m.
- Rated PG-13
- Tickets range from $28 to $36 - get yours HERE
9th Annual Bourbon & Blues Fest
- Cedar Ridge Winery in Swisher
- July 6th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., July 7th from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., & July 8th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- "Features live blues music paired with a specialty BBQ menu & bourbon cocktails!"
- For a full schedule of musicians click HERE
- Free admission
Buchanan County Fair
- Buchanan County Fairgrounds in Independence
- July 6th & 7th
- Featuring live music, 4-H events, kids' activities, a carnival, food, and more
- Dustin Lynch performs at the Grandstand on July 7th
  - Gates are at 6:30 p.m. - opener Caitlyn Wolfe begins at 8 p.m.
  - Tickets are $25 for Grandstand and $55 for track - get yours HERE
- Daily admission is $5 per person
- Get a full schedule of events HERE
Downtown Farmers' Market
- Downtown Cedar Rapids
- July 7th from 7:30 a.m. to noon
Marion Farmers Market
- Taube Park
- July 7th from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Iowa City Farmers Market
- Chauncey Swan Ramp in Iowa City
- July 7th from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
CRPrideFest
- NewBo City Market
- July 7th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Featuring live music, a drag show, kids' activities, food, over 100 vendors, and more
- For a full schedule click HERE
- Free admission
Jaycees Garage Sale Fundraiser
- 225 5th Ave SW in Cedar Rapids
- July 7th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Fundraiser for their 3rd Annual Local Emergency Officials BBQ
- "FREE WILL DONATION FOR GARAGE SALE ITEMS. Some "big ticket" items will be priced to sell"
Robins Roundup
- South Troy Park in Robins
- July 7th from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Featuring a carnival, concessions, and live music
- Fireworks at 9:45 p.m.
Monarch Fest
- Indian Creek Nature Center in Cedar Rapids
- July 7th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Featuring children's activities, vendors, caterpillar adoptions, butterfly releases, and more
- Event is free
Hunter Family Fundraiser
- Izaak Walton League in Cedar Rapids
- July 7th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- All proceeds will go to the family of Kevin Hunter and his prostate cancer treatment
- Tickets range from $5 to $35 - get yours HERE
Hiawatha Farmers Market
- 10^th Avenue parking lot of Guthridge Park
- July 8th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.