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Upcoming Events
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Trade Show Productions' Gun Show
Friday, November 13th | 5:00-9:00PM
Saturday, November 14th | 9:00AM-5:00PM
Sunday, November 15th | 9:00AM-3:00PMTrade Show Productions returns to Hawkeye Downs Expo Center for its Gun Show!
Admission for adults is $10.00. Children under 12 admission is $1.00. Tickets are available at the door.
Trade Show Productions (TSP) has proudly provided high-quality gun shows in the Midwest for over 25 years. TSP takes pride in organizing a premier Midwest gun show. Questions about this event can be directed to Daryl or Sandy Klein at 1-888-552-1486.
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Made in Iowa Holiday Market
Saturday, November 28th | 10:00AM-3:00PM
Sunday, November 29th | 10:00AM-3:00PMExperience the best of Iowa's artisans, bakers, crafters, and farmers all under one roof! Shop with 150 vendors from across Iowa at the Made in Iowa Holiday Market on November 28th and 29th at Hawkeye Downs Expo Center. From unique handmade items to delicious local treats, there's something for everyone!
We are proud to partner again with Together We Achieve for their Food Drive efforts. Vendors are hosting drawings. Bring nonperishable food items to the Together We Achieve table in the lobby and receive tickets for your chance to win prizes from participating vendors. Every item helps support the food drive!
And the best part? Adults are just $5 for the entire weekend! Children 12 and under are FREE! Pay cash or by credit card at the door.
Santa Village returns to Hawkeye Downs in 2026!
In 2025, Hawkeye Downs Speedway and Expo Center welcomed thousands of guests into the Santa Village in the North Expo Hall in Cedar Rapids. Hawkeye Downs is excited to bring the local favorite back in 2026.
Guests are invited to explore an exciting holiday-themed space filled with tons of fun for all ages! Santa Village is FREE to the public, with free crafts, activities, games, selfie stations, and holiday decorations for individuals and families from across the Midwest. Santa Village will open on Friday, December 4th at 6PM. Mark your calendars!
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. Racers can find up-to-date racing information HERE for Brian’s Buzz.
Current racing programs include:
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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Hawkeye Downs Speedway & Expo Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, serving its mission to provide and manage quality facilities for entertainment, educational, business, and cultural activities to benefit the community and visitors.
Contact US
Feel free to contact us with any comments, questions, or concerns.
Email
HDofficeManager@hawkeyedowns.org
Phone
319-365-8656