; March 27 - April 1, 2012 Iowa City, Iowa

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Little Village Preview issue

Check out Little Village’s festival insert to learn more about the artists and events on this year’s lineup. Open publication – Free publishing – More entertainment

Travel Deal for Festival-Goers!

If you’re coming to Iowa City for a night (or three, or four…) of the festival, the Heartland Inn has a deal for you!  Mention the festival when booking your room for a reduced rate of $50/night for a room with 2 queen beds.  Breakfast is available at the hotel from 6-10 AM; a shuttle [...]

a host of new artists added

We just added another round of  acts for the festival including post-rock phenoms El Ten Eleven, indie up-and-comers Gardens & Villa, retro-pop trio The Parlour Suite, and ambient/noise group Kinit Her. Additionally, many local and regional bands have been added to the lineup. Stay tuned: on Thursday we will post the official schedule for the [...]

the antlers and more just added!

We are very pleased to announce the addition of The Antlers to this year’s lineup. Other new bands include: The Poison Control Center, The Daredevil Christopher Wright, Death Ships, Emperors Club, North English, and longtime festival veterans Golden Birds. Brooklyn’s Antlers are purveyors of lush, epic rock that blends thoughtful arrangements, soaring vocals, and lots [...]

MORE ARTISTS ANNOUNCED

We are happy to announce additional artists playing this year’s festival. The latest batch of performers includes Kimya Dawson, Caroline Smith & the Goodnight Sleeps, Lulacruza, and a strong group of local favorite acts (see Lineup). Kimya Dawson is a singer-songwriter, known for her work as a solo performer and as half of the folk [...]

2nd Artist Announcement!

We have just expanded our 2012 lineup with a second announcement of artists. We are happy to welcome modern folk heroes William Elliott Whitmore & Justin Townes Earle, afro-beat legend Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, ambient music mastermind Tim Hecker, comedians Jon Benjamin & Jon Glaser, and hip-hop powerhouse Black Milk to Mission Creek Festival [...]

Mission Creek Returns!

Hi! Mission Creek Festival returns to Iowa City, Iowa March 27 – April 1, 2012. Venues will include the Englert Theatre, Blue Moose Tap House, Gabes, the Mill, Prairie Lights, Public Space One, the Iowa City Yacht Club, and many more to be announced. All-Access Festival Passes are available for purchase now. Tickets to individual [...]