ANNUAL EVENTS
Boone River valley festival
Annually in May
The Boone River Valley Festival is held Memorial Day weekend each year. Named one of the top 10 best outdoor festivals in Iowa! Come enjoy the music, arts, and the great outdoors, the Boone River Valley Festival has it all!
Jewell Jubilee
Annually in June
The Annual Jewell Jubilee is held on the second full weekend in June. It starts on the Friday with the Jewell BBQ and on Saturday it starts on Main Street with the parade. Both days have additional offerings.
Ellsworth extravaganza
Bi-Annually in June ~ Even Years
The Ellsworth Extravaganza is held every other year ~ even years. Parade, games for the kids and food!
Ogden Fun Days
Annually in June
Ogden Fun Days is Ogden’s annual town celebration held every year, the last full weekend in June.
Stratford bluegrass festival
Annually in July
Four fantastic days of the annual Bluegrass music Festival in Stratford Iowa! Parade, eats and of course, Bluegrass music. The fun starts the Thursday before the Second full weekend in July.
Watermelon Day
Annually in July
The must attend event in Stanhope, Iowa. Their annual Watermelon Day is like no other in the State! Free parade, watermelon and activities. Family fun at its best. Held the Third weekend in July.
Boone County Fair
Annually in July
The Boone County Fair has been at its current location in Boone Iowa for nearly 100 years! Traditions of family entertainment, livestock exhibition, carnival rides and camping are just a few of the things that those who attend the county fair annually enjoy!
Hamilton County Fair
Annually in July
The Hamilton County Fair is held annually during the fourth week/weekend in July. The week is kicked off on Tuesday with a parade. It runs through the main business section on Second Street and ends out at the Fair Grounds. Come enjoy all the happenings only a local County Fair can offer!
Iowa Girls State Softball Championships
Annually in July
The Iowa Girls State Softball Championship brings together the top 8 High School teams in each of the 5 classes at Rogers Sports Complex to crown a champion in 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, and 5A schools.
Pufferbilly Days
Annually in August
One of Iowa’s largest festivals! Nightly Entertainment, Mud Volleyball, Classic Car Show, Lip Sync Contest, Tailgate Party, Beer Tent, Bike Ride, Parade, and so much more!
MADRID LABOR DAY CELEBRATION
Annually in September
The Madrid Labor Day Celebration is held Labor Day weekend each year, and is a great time to visit Madrid, Iowa. There are many family friendly activities, including free inflatables, fireworks, parade, and the famous Car Show on Sunday.
CALENDAR
Gelli Plate Printing Workshop
Legacy Learning BRV ~ Arts 719 Seneca Street, Webster City, IACreate colorful, textured surfaces in this Gelli Plate Printing class. Gel printing is a printing technique that cannot be duplicated creating unique textures on paper and fabrics. Gel printing is great for use in cardmaking, collage, textiles and so much more. In these classes, you will use a gelli plate and acrylic paints and a variety of stencils and other objects to create beautiful, colorful...
Raku Pottery Firing with Horsehair & Feathers ~ Session One
Produce Station Pottery 723 Seneca Street, Webster City, IAWhat do horsehair and feathers have to do with Raku fired pottery? Join the fun and explore simple pottery hand-building techniques and interesting surface textures. That is where the horsehair and feathers come into the picture. They can be used to affect the surface of a hot ceramic pot after the Raku firing. Experiment with various glazing techniques and the outdoor Raku firing process. The...
Raku Firing with Horsehair & Feathers ~ Session Two
Produce Station Pottery 723 Seneca Street, Webster City, IASame great Raku Firing with Horsehair & Feathers offered in Session One. Only difference is the dates and times. What do horsehair and feathers have to do with Raku fired pottery? Join the fun and explore simple pottery hand-building techniques and interesting surface textures. That is where the horsehair and feathers come into the picture. They can be used to affect the surface of a...
JunqueFest
JunqueFest 1200 Bluff Street, Webster City, IAThe best in all things rusty, dusty & salvaged. Come enjoy the food vendors, wine, handmade items, antiques in the indoor and outdoor vendors. this is a family-friendly event. All happening on Friday and Saturday, May 27th & 28th at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds in Webster City, Iowa.
Wednesday Night in the Park
Wednesday Night in the Park 600 Parker Street, Stanhope, IAWhat better way to have some weekly free family fun than dancing and listening to music. Come join everyone for Stanhope Iowa's Wednesday Nights in the park. They start on June 1st and run through July 13th this year. A different local organization also has meals available. They are fundraiser meals!
Webster City Market Nights
Webster City Market Nights 700 Des Moines Street, Webster City, IAJoin us Thursdays in June, July, and August for a vendor and farmers' market, live entertainment and family activities in the 700 block of Des Moines Street. Located in Webster City, Iowa.
Cops & Bobbers Fishing Derby
Hamilton County Conservation Naturalist Program 2490 Briggs Woods Trail, Webster City, IAGet your kids hooked on fishing at the Cops & Bobbers Fishing Derby. Children 3 to 14 years of age are eligible. Iowa residents are welcome to fish with your children/grandchildren on this free, no fishing license weekend. Basic fishing pole maintenance, ID your fish, fishing regulation, water safety and other basic fishing topics will be discussed. Come meet our friendly and positive Hamilton County...
Jewell Farmers Market
Jewell Farmers Market Main Street, Jewell, IAJewell's Saturday Farmers Market has many area producer and crafter vendors. Come check out their tasty produce and beautifully hand-crafted goods.
Sketch Walk in Webster City, Iowa
Legacy Learning BRV ~ Arts 719 Seneca Street, Webster City, IAJoin us for a Free Sketch walk in and around Webster City, Iowa. All ages and abilities are welcome. Starting on the first Saturday in May and every first Saturday of the month through September for these active fun events. Gather your sketchbook, pencils or any other medium which inspires you and meet us at the Produce Station. We will meet and greet then go...
Spring Walk
Arts R Alive 1000 Seneca Street, Webster City, IAGet out and enjoy a Sunday afternoon with a guided tour of the sculptures in Webster City, Iowa. Arts R Alive is sponsoring this great family friendly outing. It will start at 3:00 pm at the West Twin Park in Webster City, Iowa.
Beginning to Quilting Class
Legacy Learning BRV ~ Arts 719 Seneca Street, Webster City, IAWant to know where to start? It all starts with making a “quilt top”. Typically, you take fabric and cut it up and then sew it back together! In this class, you will learn the basic steps to making your first quilt top. Ideally, you know how to make your sewing machine go, but that is the only requirement. You will learn the Must Have...
Wednesday Night in the Park
Wednesday Night in the Park 600 Parker Street, Stanhope, IAWhat better way to have some weekly free family fun than dancing and listening to music. Come join everyone for Stanhope Iowa's Wednesday Nights in the park. They start on June 1st and run through July 13th this year. A different local organization also has meals available. They are fundraiser meals!