Upcoming Events

  • Great Eastern Iowa Garage Sale

    Friday, October 10th | 4:00PM to 8:00PM
    Saturday, October 11th | 8:00AM to 3:00PM

    Looking for vintage finds, handmade goods, or just a great deal? Come shop one of Eastern Iowa’s biggest community garage sales! Tons of treasures – all in one place! From unique antiques to classic garage sale bargains.

    Admission to shop is just $5! (children 10 and under FREE)

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  • Dirt at the Downs Classic

    Friday, October 10th | 7:00PM
    Friday, October 10th AFTER-PARTY | 9:30PM
    Saturday, October 11th | 6:00PM

    Join Hawkeye Downs and Benton County Speedway for the Dirt at the Downs Classic on Friday, October 10th AND Saturday, October 11th!

    Be sure to make plans to stay for the after-party at Tavern on the Mall on Friday, October 10th, for FREE live music from the Surf Zombies.

    NOTE: FRIDAY NIGHT RACING TIMES HAVE CHANGED. Gates open at 5:00PM with racing to begin at 7:00PM. Tickets available at the gate or online at MyRacePass.com. Saturday night, gates will open at 4:00PM with racing at 6:00PM as scheduled.

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  • Prairie Pullers' Mini Tractor Pull

    Sunday, October 12th

    The Prairie Pullers will host its Mini Tractor Pull at Hawkeye Downs Speedway on Sunday, October 12th!

    Pits/back gate open at 9:00AM. Gates open 12:00PM. Opening ceremonies 1:00PM.

    General Admission is $10 at the gate ONLY. Kids 8 & Under FREE. For more information and additional rules, please visit the Prairie Pullers group on Facebook.

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Racing at Hawkeye Downs

For the last 100 years, Hawkeye Downs Speedway has been home to one of the most popular race tracks in Iowa. The track features ¼ mile and ½ mile banked asphalt ovals for weekly stock car racing, enduros, street drags, drifting expos, and more. You can find more information about upcoming events on our Events tab or contact our team to rent the track for your next racing event.

Current racing programs include:

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Hosting Events at Hawkeye Downs Expo Center

From trade shows to annual meetings to auctions to weddings and beyond, the Expo Center is perfect for any event. Hawkeye Downs offers an event space with over 35,000 total square feet of temperature-controlled space for hosting events of all sizes. The Expo Center is located strategically near the highway with access to a variety of hotels and attracts over 100,000 visitors annually.

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Contact US

Feel free to contact us with any comments, questions, or concerns.

Email
HDofficeManager@hawkeyedowns.org

Phone
319-365-8656