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Market After Dark

One of Downtown Cedar Rapids’ largest, FREE, outdoor events

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Market After Dark in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Downtown’s Biggest Outdoor Celebration

August 23, 2025, 6:30 – 11 p.m.

One of Downtown Cedar Rapids’ most popular, free, open-air events, Market After Dark, features a variety of vendors mixed with lively entertainment. This event brings a unique atmosphere to Downtown Cedar Rapids with food, beer, wine, art, entertainment and creative placemaking displays.

Market after dark 2025 applications are open now!

120+

Vendors

30,000-50,000

Average Attendance

Market information

All you need to know about this special night!

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Market Tips

Prepare for this special night

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Entertainment

See who’s performing

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Market Vendors & Map

Check out who will be there

Market After Dark Beverages

Beverages

Market After Dark beverage tents offer local, craft brews, and n.a. options including water and soda. Beverage tents take both card and cash.

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How to Get Involved

All the details you need to sign up

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor

ImOn

Thank you to our Supporting Sponsors

Nordstrom

Thank you to our Main Stage Sponsor

Veridian Credit Union

Thank you to our Special Feature Sponsors

Thank you to our Media Sponsors

LAMAR

iHeartMedia

The Gazette

Z102.9

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