Events
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance produces several events each year geared toward our core function of Community Development, which works to grow, collaborate with, and connect vibrant metro area core districts in Cedar Rapids and support surrounding communities.
Featured Events
The Economic Alliance produces several events each year geared toward our core function of Community Development. Don’t miss these fun, lively, and community-enhancing events!
Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market
The Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market, presented by Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, has become one of the largest open-air markets in the Midwest!
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Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings
Celebrating business development and expansion milestones is important to the community and we highlight these with the ceremony of a ribbon cutting or groundbreaking. Economic Alliance Ambassadors help with networking, connecting and facilitating awareness of these historic moments!
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Market After Dark
Join us for Market After Dark! Whether you're coming for the 100+ vendors, headlining entertainment, or the great local food and beverages, you won't want to miss out!
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MedQuarter’s First Commissioned Mural Completed
Aug 01, 2022
An array of artistic beauty lines the west- and north-facing walls of the Citywide Cleaners building along A Avenue NE between 8… Read More
Nearly One in Five Farmers Market Vendors Started After the Pandemic
Jul 27, 2022
The Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market can be the door for entrepreneurs to kickstart their passions and new business ideas. E… Read More