Festivals & Events
Adel has a festival for every season. Try them all and come back to enjoy them again and again.
Iowa Book Festival - June 19th
Bringing Books and Book Lovers Together! The Iowa Book Festival is a delight for festival goers with workshops, best-selling authors, and activities for all ages.
Brick Street Classic Car Show – June 5th
Vintage cars around the historic Adel courthouse square. The Brick Street Classic Car Show is held the first Saturday of June with live music, food and craft vendors, and prizes for the winning entries.
All Iowa Wine Festival – June 19th
A wonderful way to enjoy a summer evening. The All Iowa Wine Festival features wines from several Iowa wineries. Festival admittance includes a commemorative glass and free samples.
Adel Sweet Corn Festival – Aug. 14th
The Adel Sweet Corn Festival is a 30 year tradition. Starting with corn schucking Friday evening, the largest parade in Dallas County, all day entertainment, food and craft vendors and tons of FREE sweet corn.
Adel Sweet Corn Festival 5K – Aug. 14th
The annual Adel Sweet Corn Festival 5K has become one of Central Iowa’s premier 5K road races. Established in 2004 to help perpetuate the memory of Danielle J. Hutzell, and to help celebrate the Adel Sweet Corn Festival.
Holiday Open House – Dec. 3rd
Start your holidays on the square in Adel. Enjoy special treats prepared by Adel businesses at the annual Holiday Open House and take home the recipes.

