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Iowa City food calendar
What is in season in Iowa City, what to eat right now, the food festivals worth planning around and the months to be careful with. Tap a month.
January in Iowa City
The best of January: Breaded pork tenderloin and pie shakes.
Eat it now
- Breaded pork tenderloin and pie shakesall year
At the Hamburg Inn and around downtown.
Nothing of this kind in January. Try Everything.
February in Iowa City
The best of February: Breaded pork tenderloin and pie shakes, Think Iowa City Restaurant Week.
Eat it now
- Breaded pork tenderloin and pie shakesall year
At the Hamburg Inn and around downtown.
On the calendar
- Think Iowa City Restaurant Weekmid February
Prix fixe menus in Iowa City, Coralville and North Liberty during Foodie February (Feb. 16 to 23, 2026).
Nothing of this kind in February. Try Everything.
March in Iowa City
The best of March: Breaded pork tenderloin and pie shakes.
Eat it now
- Breaded pork tenderloin and pie shakesall year
At the Hamburg Inn and around downtown.
Nothing of this kind in March. Try Everything.
April in Iowa City
Shoulder seasonThe best of April: Dane's Dairy soft serve, Breaded pork tenderloin and pie shakes.
Eat it now
- Dane's Dairy soft servelate April to early October
The seasonal dairy bar is open only in the warm months.
Apr–Oct - Breaded pork tenderloin and pie shakesall year
At the Hamburg Inn and around downtown.
Nothing of this kind in April. Try Everything.
May in Iowa City
Peak seasonThe best of May: Dane's Dairy soft serve, Breaded pork tenderloin and pie shakes, Iowa City Farmers Market season.
In season
- Iowa City Farmers MarketSaturdays, May to October
Chauncey Swan ramp and park, 7:30 a.m. to noon (May 2 to Oct. 31, 2026).
May–Oct
Eat it now
- Dane's Dairy soft servelate April to early October
The seasonal dairy bar is open only in the warm months.
Apr–Oct - Breaded pork tenderloin and pie shakesall year
At the Hamburg Inn and around downtown.
On the calendar
- Iowa City Farmers Market season
Saturdays from May 2, 2026.
Plan around
- University of Iowa commencementspring
Graduation weekend fills hotels and brunch spots.
Nothing of this kind in May. Try Everything.
June in Iowa City
Peak seasonThe best of June: Dane's Dairy soft serve, Breaded pork tenderloin and pie shakes.
In season
- Coralville Farmers MarketWednesday evenings in summer
Iowa River Landing, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. (June 3 to Aug. 5, 2026).
Jun–Aug - Iowa City Farmers MarketSaturdays, May to October
Chauncey Swan ramp and park, 7:30 a.m. to noon (May 2 to Oct. 31, 2026).
May–Oct
Eat it now
- Dane's Dairy soft servelate April to early October
The seasonal dairy bar is open only in the warm months.
Apr–Oct - Breaded pork tenderloin and pie shakesall year
At the Hamburg Inn and around downtown.
Nothing of this kind in June. Try Everything.
July in Iowa City
Peak seasonThe best of July: Dane's Dairy soft serve, Breaded pork tenderloin and pie shakes.
In season
- Coralville Farmers MarketWednesday evenings in summer
Iowa River Landing, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. (June 3 to Aug. 5, 2026).
Jun–Aug - Iowa sweet cornlate summer
At the farmers' markets.
Jul–Sep - Iowa City Farmers MarketSaturdays, May to October
Chauncey Swan ramp and park, 7:30 a.m. to noon (May 2 to Oct. 31, 2026).
May–Oct
Eat it now
- Dane's Dairy soft servelate April to early October
The seasonal dairy bar is open only in the warm months.
Apr–Oct - Breaded pork tenderloin and pie shakesall year
At the Hamburg Inn and around downtown.
Nothing of this kind in July. Try Everything.
August in Iowa City
Peak seasonThe best of August: Dane's Dairy soft serve, Breaded pork tenderloin and pie shakes, Taste of Iowa City.
In season
- Coralville Farmers MarketWednesday evenings in summer
Iowa River Landing, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. (June 3 to Aug. 5, 2026).
Jun–Aug - Iowa sweet cornlate summer
At the farmers' markets.
Jul–Sep - Iowa City Farmers MarketSaturdays, May to October
Chauncey Swan ramp and park, 7:30 a.m. to noon (May 2 to Oct. 31, 2026).
May–Oct
Eat it now
- Dane's Dairy soft servelate April to early October
The seasonal dairy bar is open only in the warm months.
Apr–Oct - Breaded pork tenderloin and pie shakesall year
At the Hamburg Inn and around downtown.
On the calendar
- Taste of Iowa Citylate August
Downtown restaurants serve samples (Aug. 26, 2026, 4 to 8 p.m.).
Nothing of this kind in August. Try Everything.
September in Iowa City
Peak seasonThe best of September: Dane's Dairy soft serve, Breaded pork tenderloin and pie shakes.
In season
- Iowa sweet cornlate summer
At the farmers' markets.
Jul–Sep - Iowa City Farmers MarketSaturdays, May to October
Chauncey Swan ramp and park, 7:30 a.m. to noon (May 2 to Oct. 31, 2026).
May–Oct
Eat it now
- Dane's Dairy soft servelate April to early October
The seasonal dairy bar is open only in the warm months.
Apr–Oct - Breaded pork tenderloin and pie shakesall year
At the Hamburg Inn and around downtown.
Plan around
- Hawkeye football weekendshome football Saturdays
The town doubles; diners have long waits, so book hotels and tables early.
Sep–Nov
Nothing of this kind in September. Try Everything.
October in Iowa City
Peak seasonThe best of October: Dane's Dairy soft serve, Breaded pork tenderloin and pie shakes.
In season
- Iowa City Farmers MarketSaturdays, May to October
Chauncey Swan ramp and park, 7:30 a.m. to noon (May 2 to Oct. 31, 2026).
May–Oct
Eat it now
- Dane's Dairy soft servelate April to early October
The seasonal dairy bar is open only in the warm months.
Apr–Oct - Breaded pork tenderloin and pie shakesall year
At the Hamburg Inn and around downtown.
Plan around
- Hawkeye football weekendshome football Saturdays
The town doubles; diners have long waits, so book hotels and tables early.
Sep–Nov
Nothing of this kind in October. Try Everything.
November in Iowa City
Shoulder seasonThe best of November: Breaded pork tenderloin and pie shakes.
Eat it now
- Breaded pork tenderloin and pie shakesall year
At the Hamburg Inn and around downtown.
Plan around
- Hawkeye football weekendshome football Saturdays
The town doubles; diners have long waits, so book hotels and tables early.
Sep–Nov
Nothing of this kind in November. Try Everything.
December in Iowa City
The best of December: Breaded pork tenderloin and pie shakes.
Eat it now
- Breaded pork tenderloin and pie shakesall year
At the Hamburg Inn and around downtown.
Nothing of this kind in December. Try Everything.
Festival dates move from year to year, so check this year's dates before you book. Seasons are how growers, markets and local guides describe them; edges vary with the weather. Know something we missed? Tell us.