Upcoming Events
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Santa Village at Hawkeye Downs
Sunday, December 7th | CLOSED, due to winter weather
Friday, December 12th | 6:00-9:00PM (FREE BINGO at 7:00PM)
Saturday, December 13th | 1:00-9:00PM
Sunday, December 14th | SENSORY-FRIENDLY HOURS 11:00AM-1:00PM
Sunday, December 14th | 1:00-6:00PMJoin us for a Holiday Experience like no other at Santa Village! Guests from across the Midwest are invited to join us for the Hawkeye Downs Santa Village! This year’s Santa Village will be open to the public with FREE ADMISSION on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from December 5th through December 21st. No ticket is required.
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Made in Iowa Merry Market
Saturday, December 20th | 9:00AM-3:00PM
Sunday, December 21st | 10:00AM-4:00PMGet ready for a full two days of shopping, creativity, and fun! This is the last big chance to shop for the holidays with small and handmade Iowa businesses. 60 local artists, makers, bakers, and crafters all under one roof!
Admission: $5 (at the door or online) – includes entry to both days the Made in Iowa Merry Market.
Santa Village Returns to Hawkeye Downs!
DECEMBER 2025
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:
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.
Contact US
Feel free to contact us with any comments, questions, or concerns.
Email
HDofficeManager@hawkeyedowns.org
Phone
319-365-8656