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Mark your calendars — your favorite beer festiva

Mark your calendars — your favorite beer festival is taking over the Northside again this fall. Northside Oktoberfest is back for its 29th year of beers, cheers, neighborhood eats, beer games, live music, and all the good vibes on September 20, 2025.

🍺 Iowa City BrewFest with @johnsgrocery is the must for craft beer lovers — your ticket gets you unlimited tastings from vendors, a custom Oktoberfest glass, plus access to all the games, entertainment, and and comical contests you won’t want to miss. Tickets go on sale in one week, next Tuesday, July 8th and are limited, so grab yours early to lock in your spot! The festival is free to roam, but you’ll need that official glass to sample all the beer and wine on the street.

More details are on the way — but for now, round up your friends, dust off your best stein, and get ready to PROST with us this September! 🍂🍻

We’re still living it up from this Saturday’s

We’re still living it up from this Saturday’s Downtown Block Party! ☀️🎉

It was the perfect summer evening in Iowa City — full of music, games, laughs, nonstop fun, and memories with friends old and new. We had the best time and we hope you did too! Thank you for showing up, packing the streets, and bringing all the energy and good vibes that made downtown the place to be.

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors for making it all possible, and all the volunteers and community partners who helped make it a success.

Tag us in your photos, tell us your favorite part, and relive the fun with us – until next year!

☀️ Tomorrow’s the day — the Downtown Block

☀️ Tomorrow’s the day — the Downtown Block Party is finally here! Get ready for a beautiful sunny summer day packed with free entertainment, live music, games, interactive art, pro wrestling, street fun, and so much more. It’s going to be a hot one, so remember to stay hydrated and take breaks to cool off.

Stop into any downtown restaurant or business for some AC or to grab water. You can also swing by the @iowacitypubliclibrary (open until 6 p.m.) if you need to fill up your water bottle, rest, and recharge. There will also be a First Aid Tent with @uiowamobileclinic at the Clinton & Washington Street intersection.

A huge shoutout to all the incredible volunteer groups lending their time and energy to make this event a success. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the groups, clubs, and non-profits for their assistance.

And a big thanks to our amazing sponsors who make it all possible: @greenstatecu @hillsbank @tcosalon @rdgusa @ibevcedarrapids @mcgrathauto @raisingcanes @chase @learninggrovenorthliberty @lionheartearlylearningic @riversidecasino @iowaspeedway 💛

See you downtown — let’s party safely and soak up the summer vibes together! 🎉

This Saturday at the Downtown Block Party, join lo

The Downtown Block Party closes out on a high note

The Downtown Block Party closes out on a high note with a captivating aerial performance by Mimi Ke & Elaine McCague!

Iowa’s own Mimi Ke and Irish aerialist Elaine McCague are set to transform the night sky into a living stage, blending circus, dance, strength, and stunning movement above our downtown streets.

@mimimovesaerial brings her passion for thoughtful, dynamic movement and a decade of international performance, while Elaine’s bold, experimental circus work with @loosysmokes and beyond creates a visual dreamscape you won’t want to miss. Together, they’ll turn the final moments of the Block Party into a magical, gravity-defying spectacle.

Catch it from 9:45–10:00 p.m. at the Dubuque St & Iowa Ave intersection.

🎉 Get ready for a full lineup of performances a

🎉 Get ready for a full lineup of performances at the Iowa Avenue Stage, sponsored by @ibevcedarrapids, at this year’s Downtown Block Party. From talent shows to swing dance, street dance, indie rock, and a fierce drag finale — there’s something for everyone all day long.

3:00–4:00 p.m. — @childserve Talent Show
Inspiring performances from local kids and teens — singing, comedy, and feel-good fun!

4:30–5:30 p.m. — Iowa City Swing Dance
Watch vintage jazz dance come alive & jump in for quick solo jazz lessons!

5:45–6:45 p.m. — @snackbreakmovementarts
Breakin’, Hip Hop, House & funk — celebrating freestyle, unity & community vibes.

7:00–8:00 p.m. — @the.braymores
Catch this Chicago indie/folk/alt rock band serving up melodic guitars & heartfelt lyrics.

8:30–9:30 p.m. — @studio13ic Drag Show
Closing the stage with glam, fierce looks & dazzling performances from some of Iowa City’s favorite queens— @hollywoodhopexo, @thehazelsanchez, @daphnedanger, @india.loves.u, & Myling Belle.

📣 Mark your schedule, grab your crew, and find your spot — the Iowa Avenue Stage is ready to light up the Block Party!

Only 2 more days to save $5 on your 2025 Downtown

Only 2 more days to save $5 on your 2025 Downtown Block Party cup + wristband!

Pre-purchase yours now for just $10 and get ready to sip & stroll through the biggest event of the summer this Saturday, June 28 from 3:00–10:00 p.m. 🌞

This year’s cup—sponsored by @rdgusa—is the only container that allows you to enjoy beer or wine in the streets from our amazing downtown bars and restaurants. Plus, your wristband—sponsored by @tcosalon—is your key to drinking legally in the event zone. 🍷🍺

Local spots will be set up outside serving special food and drink offers. All of the activities, games, live music, and entertainment are totally FREE and open to the public. Cups are only required for 21+ to take their drink to the streets to enjoy amongst the 14 blocks of free programming.

It’s going to be a hot one! Make sure you stay hydrated by grabbing water at any restaurant or stop by Target, CVS, or Bread Garden Market.

🎟️ Prices increase to $15 at the door, so grab yours now and join us in the streets.

Learn more & pre-purchase at: www.downtowniowacity.com/events/downtown-block-party

💥 BODY SLAMS. BIG ENERGY. RING-SIDE ACTION. 💥

@scwpro wrestling is back at the Downtown Block Party this Saturday, June 28, at the Washington & Linn Street intersection by @daydreamscomics! Don’t miss this hard-hitting highlight of the night featuring top talent from SCWPro and the @blackandbravewrestling, co-founded by @wwe superstar Seth Rollins (Colby Lopez) and Marek Brave! 💪

🕔 5:00–7:00 p.m. — Live Wrestling Matches
📸 7:00–8:00 p.m. — Meet the Wrestlers + Photo Ops
💥 8:00–8:30 p.m. — Match Finale Showdown

Get ready for high-flying stunts, crowd-pumping action, and an electric atmosphere from Eastern Iowa’s premier wrestling promotion since 2003!

The wrestling matches are FREE to watch. You only need a ticket to take your drink to the streets.

See the full schedule and pre-purchase your cup and wristband at:

www.downtowniowacity.com/events/downtown-block-party/

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