Football, FRYfest & Farmers Markets -- Weekend Corridor Events

Now that the kids are back in school, things are slowing down a bit here in Eastern Iowa. There are still some great events going on in the area this weekend, though! Here are some of the big events this Labor Day Weekend:

Kernels Baseball (final home game of the regular season!)
- Veterans Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids
- August 31st at 6:35 p.m.
- Game of Thrones Night/Game of Thrones Beer Stein Giveaway
- vs. Burlington
- Tickets range from $8 to $12 - get yours HERE
FRYfest
- Iowa River Landing in Coralville
- August 31st with events beginning at 9 a.m.
- Featuring a blood drive, the Hawkeye Collector’s Showcase, a Hawkeye trade show, panels, autograph sessions, a block party, live music, a pep rally, and more
- Pork Tornadoes perform at 8 p.m.
- Fireworks begin at 10 p.m.
- For a full schedule of events click HERE
- Block party/concert tickets are $5 - gets yours at the door or at participating locations
Rock the Block
- NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids
- August 31st from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- feat. Wooden Nickel Lottery
- Event is free
Friday Night Concert Series (final event of the year)
- Just off the north end of the Pentacrest on Iowa Avenue between Clinton Street and Dubuque Street in Iowa City
- August 31st from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- feat. Younger, Anthony Worden, and Otros Outros
- Event is free
Music in the Park
- Guthridge Park in Hiawatha
- August 31st from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Featuring the Adam Keith Band
- Event is free
Marvel Universe Live - Age of Heroes
- TaxSlayer Center in Moline
- August 31st at 7 p.m., September 1st at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., & 7 p.m., and September 2nd at 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.
- Tickets range from $15 to $65 - get yours HERE
Downtown Farmers Market (final market of the year)
- Downtown Cedar Rapids
- September 1st from 7:30 a.m. to noon
Marion Farmers Market
- Taube Park
- September 1st from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Iowa City Farmers Market
- Chauncey Swan Ramp in Iowa City
- September 1st from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Hawkeye Football
- Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City
- September 1st at 2:40 p.m.
- vs. Nothern Illinois
- Broadcast on BTN
- Tickets range from $25 to $50 - get yours HERE
NewBo Women's Music Festival
- NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids
- September 1st from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Featuring nine female bands/artists and a 'Smart Women in Music' panel
- See a full line-up HERE
- Event is free
14th Annual Festival of Iowa Beers
- Millstream Brewery in Amana
- September 2nd from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- "Taste over 120 beers that 40+Iowa Breweries have to offer and meet the brewers who make the magical brews come to life as they serve you"
- Featuring live music and food
- Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door, or $15 for designated drivers (event may sell out) - get yours HERE
NewBo Run Half Marathon & 10K
- NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids
- September 2nd from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- For the full route click HERE
- 10K is $40 to $45 and half-marathon is $45 to $50 - register in advance HERE
Hiawatha Farmers Market
- 10^th Avenue parking lot of Guthridge Park
- September 2nd from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.