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Big events coming up in Cedar Rapids area in July

It will be a fun busy summer here in Cedar Rapids.
Big events will be held in July in the area for people who are looking for something fun.
Here is a list of the events scheduled in July:
Movie Night & Silent Disco
- NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids
- Thursday, July 1st from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. – movie starts at dusk
- Showing Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
- “While you wait for the movie to start, grab a pair of headphones and pick your favorite DJ and dance the night away!”
- Free with Freedom Festival Button
Fitz & the Tantrums Concert
- McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids
- Friday, July 2nd at 7 p.m.
- With special guest Livingston
- Get tickets HERE
Iowa City Jazz Festival
- Downtown Iowa City
- Friday, July 2nd through Saturday, July 3rd
- Featuring live music, food, fireworks, and more
Rock the Block
- NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids
- Dates
- Friday, July 2nd from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Kevin Burt with Big Medicine
- Friday, July 9th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Betty Calling
- Friday, July 16th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers
- Friday, July 23rd from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- The Belle Rangers
- Friday, July 30th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Soul Sherpa
- Friday, July 2nd from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Bourbon and Blues Fest
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- Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery & DanceMor Ballroom in Swisher
- Friday, July 2nd through Monday, July 5th
- Cedar Ridge shows are free
- Get tickets for the DanceMor shows HERE
Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market
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- Downtown Cedar Rapids
- Dates
- Saturday, July 3rd from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Saturday, July 17th from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
REO Speedwagon Concert
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- McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids
- Saturday, July 3rd at 7 p.m.
- With special guest Head East
- Get tickets HERE
Root Beer Festival
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- The History Center in Cedar Rapids
- Saturday, July 3rd from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Featuring a Prohibition Era exhibition, games, food made with root beer, music, make-‘n-take activities, and root beer float competition
- Admission is $5 – get $1 off with Freedom Festival Button
4th Fest
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- T. Morrison Park in Coralville
- Saturday, July 3rd and Sunday, July 4th
- Featuring fireworks, a parade, a carnival, food, live music, games, and more
Drive-Thru Pancake Breakfast
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- ImOn Ice Arena in Cedar Rapids
- Sunday, July 4th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Freedom Festival Car Show
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- Kernels Parking Lot in Cedar Rapids
- Sunday, July 4th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. – judging begins at 11 a.m.
Celebration of Freedom Fireworks
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- Downtown Cedar Rapids
- Sunday, July 4th from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Food/drink vendors will be available
- Free entry with Freedom Festival Button
Ely 4th of July Parade
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- Ely
- Sunday, July 4th at 6 p.m.
Cedar Rapids Kernels Games
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- Kernels Stadium in Cedar Rapids
- Dates
- Tuesday, July 6th through Saturday, July 10th at 6:35 p.m.
- Sunday, July 11th at 2:05 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 20th through Saturday, July 24th at 6:35 p.m.
- Sunday, July 25th at 2:05 p.m.
- Get tickets HERE
Uptown Friday Nights
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- McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids
- Dates
- Friday, July 11th from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Lonesome Road& Jarrod Hogan Acoustic
- Friday, July 16th from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- ‘Metalocalypse’– FTA, Dark Agenda, NonGrata, & Bleed Black
- Saturday, July 24th from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- ‘Girl Power & Glow Party’– Alisabeth Von Presley & Barbie
- Admission is $5 – 21+ ONLY
- Friday, July 11th from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
CRBT Movies at the Riverbank
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- McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids
- Saturday, July 10th at 7 p.m. – movie starts at dusk
- Showing The Croods: A New Age
- Featuring food vendors and kids’ activities
- Admission is free
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Delaware County Fair
Cedar County Fair
Parker McCollum Concert
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- McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids
- Saturday, July 17th at 8 p.m.
- With special guest Kolby Cooper
- Get tickets HERE
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Great Jones County Fair
Iliza Shlesinger Comedy Show
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- McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids
- Friday, July 23rd at 7 p.m.
- Get tickets HERE
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Jackson County Fair
Swisher Fun Days
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- Swisher
- Friday, July 30th and Saturday, July 31st
- Featuring tournaments, a raffle, beer & food tents, a kids’ zone, a parade, fireworks, and more
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Pork Tornadoes Concert
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- McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids
- Saturday, July 31st at 7 p.m.
- Get tickets HERE
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