Celebrating 100 years of racing

Saturday, October 18th | 9:00AM-3:00PM

Made in Iowa Fall Market is Iowa’s premier artisan market, with 150 vendors. Discover a wide variety of handmade goods, delicious treats, unique crafts, and one-of-a-kind art from talented local makers, bakers, crafters, and artists. 

50+ vendors will be displaying Scarecrows and/or scarecrow themed products such as cookies, pillows, crochet plushies and more – in addition to their normal products. 

Saturday, October 18th | 6:00PM

Join Hawkeye Downs and Benton County Speedway for “Dirt at the Downs” on Saturday, October 18th! In honor of Hawkeye Downs’ 100th year of racing, the track will host Ken Schrader Night, including Modifieds, Advantage Chassis Sport Mods, Spaw Chassis Stock Cars, and Houdek Auto Center by Rob Aimers Hobby Stocks. Gates open at 4:00pm with tickets available at the gate or online at MyRacePass.com.

Tickets are available at Sunline (cash only during normal business hours), at the gate (cash or card), or online at MyRacePass.com.

Dirt at the Downs is produced in partnership with Benton County Speedway and is presented by Cassill Motors.

Saturday, October 25th | 1:00PM

Hawkeye Downs will host its “Go-Kart Spooktacular” on Saturday, October 25th! Go-Karts will race on the small track and the ¼ track with gates opening at 12:00PM and racing to begin at 1:00PM.

Admission is just $10 for ALL AGES. Kids 8 and under are FREE. Tickets are available at the gate.

Sunday, October 26th | 10:00AM-3:00PM

The Midwest Antique & Art Show, in conjunction with The Collector’s Eye Antique Show, will be presented on Sunday, October 26th, at Hawkeye Downs Expo Center! This show has earned a well-deserved reputation for attracting high-quality dealers, nationally known for outstanding presentation of American Folk Art and Americana.

Parking is free with a $10 admission good for both shows. The Collector’s Eye Show celebrates its 20th year at this show.