Hawkeye Downs Speedway and Expo Center

01/31/2025

The 47th AACA Auto Parts Swap Meet will return to Hawkeye Downs in 2025 to help us celebrate 100 years of racing history in Eastern Iowa! 🙌

📅 Saturday, May 17th
🕒 8:00AM to 2:00PM
🎟️ $5 admission for spectators

This swap meet is hosted by The Cedar Rapids Region of The Antique Automobile Club of America. The club is dedicated to promoting interest in the collection of automobiles and automobile accessories, particularly those automobiles and accessories manufactured in the early days.

Get all the details, including a link to register as a vendor, on our website event calendar 🔗

01/29/2025

ICYMI: "Hawkeye Downs Speedway is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the iconic Miller 100, a 100-lap ASA Midwest Tour race on Saturday, July 12, 2025. The 2025 ASA Midwest Tour stop will bring super late models to the track, complemented by additional racing classes that reflect the rich history of Hawkeye Downs."

Get all the details on our Hawkeye Downs website 🔗

01/29/2025

THIS WEEKEND!! Get ready for a cozy, unique shopping experience at the Made In Iowa Expo Winter Market 😊 Discover a treasure trove of offers, including specialty foods, handcrafted and homemade goods, and small business wares. Bring the family - just in time for Valentine's Day!

Find that special gift indoors and away from the winter chill ❄️. Free to attend and plenty of free parking is available 🅿️🚙 Join us at Made In Iowa – where warmth 🥰 and wonderful treasures await!

📅 Saturday, February 1st
🕒 10:00AM to 3:00PM
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION
🧠 Hosted by the Marion Sun

01/24/2025

Our Hawkeye Downs office will be CLOSED today (Friday, January 24th). We will resume normal business hours on Monday, January 27th.

If you need assistance, please email [email protected]. Thank you!

01/23/2025

RSVP to the Made in Iowa Winter Market NEXT WEEKEND at Hawkeye Downs Speedway and Expo Center!

"This vibrant market serves as a beacon for the community of makers, bakers, sewers, and growers from across the region. It provides a unique platform for vendors to showcase their talents and for shoppers to find exceptional, handcrafted goods."

📅 Saturday, February 1st
⏰ 10am to 3pm
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION

Hosted by the Marion Sun ☀️

More than 100 vendors from across 70 communities in Iowa will come together for one of the most anticipated markets of the season.

01/22/2025

Hot Tub & Swim Spa Blowout Expo is THIS WEEKEND ONLY at Hawkeye Downs Expo Center!🔥🛁

HOURS
Friday, January 24th: 2p-7p
Saturday, January 25th: 10a-7p
Sunday, January 26th: 10a-5p

FREE PARKING - FREE ADMISSION

Save big on a huge selection of Hot Tubs and Swim Spas from major brands! Over 40 Hot Tubs and Swim Spas will be on display from 5 major brands at huge discounts. Financing is available (with approved credit). Learn more at
SpaExpo.com 🔗

01/17/2025

Tuesday Night Titans racing is BACK at Hawkeye Downs in 2025 🏁

📆 Mark your calendars 📆
Tuesday, June 3rd
Tuesday, June 17th
Tuesday, June 24th
Tuesday, July 15th
Tuesday, July 22nd
Tuesday, August 5th

Hawkeye Downs welcomes all individuals interested in starting their racing journey to the track for special Tuesday Night Racing. Racing will feature Go-Karts, including Rookie, Kid Karts, Jr. 1, Jr. 2, Champ, Adult Clone, and 206 Sprint (oval) classes, Bandoleros, and Young Lion Legends. Racers of all ages are welcome to join. Rules will be posted on the HD website soon.

Thank you to Legends.Direct for supporting Tuesday Night Titans!

Questions? Connect with Hawkeye Downs Race Director Brian Gibson through our website 🔗

01/15/2025

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The 2025 Midwest Shredfest schedule is HERE🤪

More details to come☺️

📸 Midwest Aerial Drone Recovery

01/13/2025

01/10/2025

🚨 TOMORROW NIGHT 🚨

We welcome the public to our 2024 Awards Banquet AFTER-PARTY!! We're hosting live music from the band Awed Man Out from 8:30-11:30pm on Saturday, January 11th.

ALL AGES WELCOME
🎟 $5 ADMISSION
📍Hawkeye Downs Expo Hall

01/05/2025

Heads up! 🚨 Our Hawkeye Downs office will be CLOSED on Monday, January 6th, 2025. We will resume normal office hours on Tuesday, January 7th. Thank you.

01/03/2025

REMINDER: Next Saturday is our 2024 Racing Awards Banquet! 🏆

The 99th season of racing will be celebrated on Saturday, January 11th, 2025, in the Hawkeye Downs North Expo Hall. Social hour at 5:00pm with dinner, awards program, and live music from Awed Man Out to follow. All racing classes are welcome to join us in celebration! 🏁

No pre-registration will be required for this year's banquet. Tickets will be available at the door. Racers and staff tickets are complimentary; guests are $30 per person. Get all the details on our website 🔗

12/31/2024

THIS WEEKEND: Trade Show Productions Ltd. hosts their gun show at Hawkeye Downs Expo Center!!

EVENT HOURS
Friday, January 3rd: 5-9pm
Saturday, January 4th: 9am-5pm
Sunday, January 5th: 9am-3pm

ADMISSION
Adults $10.00
Children under 12 $1.00

Trade Show Productions (TSP) has proudly provided high-quality gun shows in the Midwest for over 25 years. TSP takes pride in organizing a premier Midwest gun show. Questions about this event can be directed to Daryl or Sandy Klein at 1-888-552-1486. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

12/25/2024

ICYMI: Our 2025 schedule has been released!

Get ready for the 100th year of racing at Hawkeye Downs Speedway 🏁

12/24/2024

Merry Christmas Eve! We are all smiles at Santa Village, supported by Basepoint Wealth. Tonight is your LAST CHANCE to celebrate the holidays with us 🎄 We are open at 6pm (Tuesday 12/24, Christmas Eve). FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL AGES!!

🎅 Santa will be available for $5 photo visits beginning at 6pm until he flies into the skies at 9pm

🛍 Get your last minute stocking stuffers and holiday treats from Impact Embroidery, The Barkery LLC, and Klouda's Gardens in the Impact Embroidery Holiday Market

🎨 Craft fun ornaments to add a little sparkle to your tree before Christmas morning in the Crafts & Coloring Station, thanks to Target and Oriental Trading

📸 Take a family photo with one of our 30+ beautifully decorated trees or at one or our Selfie Stations, courtesy of Rinderknecht Associates Inc, Ironside Apparel & Promotions, Inc., Iowa Style Apparel, and Idea Queen Marketing

📬 LAST CHANCE to send your wish list to the North Pole in the Hills Bank Letters to Santa Station

🎉 Snag a $10 wristband for unlimited play in the holiday-themed inflatables sponsored by H&HFunRides

🎬 Watch local holiday films with some hot popcorn in Mrs. Claus' Cozy Corner, thanks to Central Furniture Rescue and the Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival

⛳️ Step into the Riverside Casino & Golf Resort Peppermint Putt Putt Golf Station to swing a few clubs

🍪 Cookies and hot cocoa will be available for purchase in the concessions area

THANK YOU to everyone who has supported our event by sponsoring, volunteering, or attending Santa Village this holiday season! We will see you TONIGHT from 6 to 9pm at Hawkeye Downs.

12/24/2024

Our Hawkeye Downs office will be closed beginning today, December 24th. We will re-open on Friday, January 3rd. In the meantime, can you guess what we're getting our racing fans for Christmas? 🎁🤫