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The Johnson County Fair continues through Wednesday at the fairgrounds on the south side of Iowa City.

Summer is right around the corner, which means its prime time for live music, festivals, fairs and family fun. From jazz to rap to country to rock, there’s plenty to listen, dance and sing along to in Eastern Iowa and beyond this summer.

From flower festivals and patriotic parades to county fairs and hot air balloons taking to the skies, there is so much to do, see and celebrate around Eastern Iowa in the coming months.

And how did 4-H rejuvenate county fairs in the 1900s?

Country singer/songwriter loves Iowa’s hospitality.

Country singer/songwriter bringing new music to Manchester grandstand July 11

Your guide to summer festival fare, grandstands, neighborhood concerts and more

Discover a vibrant array of festivals and fairs across Eastern Iowa. From craft brew festivals to cultural celebrations, there's something for everyone. Plan your calendar and don't miss out on the excitement!

Country superstar as busy as he wants to be coming out of pandemic

The Johnson County Fair, held at the fairgrounds in Iowa City, began Sunday and lasts through Thursday this week. Among the competition this week, men and women competed in an arm wrestling competition, and a mullet contest sought to find the best hair at the fair.

Band rolls out hit parade for fans

Owen, who will perform July 14 at the Delaware County Fair in Manchester, is six albums in to his 15-year career. “Greetings From ... Jake Owen” is full of playful, wistful and at times, earnest songs.

ZZ Top’s Dusty Hill, the long-bearded bassist for the million-selling Texas blues rock trio, has died at 72. The band played the Delaware County Fair earlier this month.

Sharp Dressed Men coming to Delaware County Fair on July 16

The fair recently hired a new manager