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Iowa Arts Festival
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Iowa City, IA
Details
Start Date:
June 5, 2026, 4:45 PM CDT
End Date:
June 7, 2026, 4:00 PM CDT
Available Times:
Weekdays (evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
A few hours
Commitment Details:
Shifts are 2-3.5 hours in length, depending on the area.
Recurrence:
One time only
Volunteers Needed:
150
Cause Areas:
Arts & Music, Community Development, Volunteering
Good For:
Kids, Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
Age Requirement:
14+
Other Requirements:
Children 8-13 can volunteer with an adult
Description
There are many volunteer opportunities available at the Iowa Arts Festival! Help out in the Art Fair, with children's activities on Saturday at the Ped Mall, in the Beverage Garden (21+), at Bike Parking, and in the Merchandise Booth.
Community members 14 years of age or older can volunteer independently of a parent/guardian. Volunteers 7 to 13 years of age must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or older sibling.
Location
On-site
Downtown Iowa City
9 N Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
Directions
Transportation and Parking:
- Bus: during festivals, transit routes change, and the downtown Iowa City terminal during our events is the Court Street Transportation Center. Buses will pick up and drop off there. Check out Iowa City Area Transit Services for links to all services, including bus routes for Iowa City, Coralville, and CAMBUS.
- Biking: check out the Iowa City Metro Area Trails Map for routes to the festival area and bike parking locations in Iowa City. During festival hours, we have a bike parking area open to attendees and volunteers. You can find it at the corner of Iowa Avenue and Dubuque Street.
- Parking: all six downtown parking ramps are within walking distance of festival grounds. For locations, pricing and more information, visit the Iowa City Parking Meters, Facilities and Programs page.
- Sunday Parking: the Chauncey Swan Ramp and Harrison Street Ramp are free on Sundays. For locations, visit the Iowa City Parking Meters, Facilities and Programs page.
How to Volunteer for This Opportunity
Individuals who want to volunteer at this event will need to submit a volunteer application and sign up for shifts.
New to Summer of the Arts volunteering?
- Step 1: Fill out the Volunteer Application, then
- Step 2: Find out more and sign up HERE
Already Volunteer with us?
- Step 1: Check your profile to make sure your information is up-to-date
- Step 2: Find out more and sign up HERE
