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
Wildcat Distilling Company Guided Taste Testings
Wildcat Distilling Company 626 Second Street, Webster City, IA, United StatesCurious about how to drink whiskey the proper way? Interested in how it's made - locally & with fresh ingredients? Reserve your spot online today at www.wildcatdistillery.com The guided tastings happen between 12 & 4 pm.
Little Wall Lake Halloween Event / Trick or Treating / People Mover Rides
Little Wall Lake Halloween 3540 Little Wall Lake Road, Jewell, IA, United StatesCelebrate the fall by participating in this family-oriented event. Bring your camper and decorate your campsite as there will be awards for the best two decorated campsites. Trick or treating will be in the campgrounds will be from 4 pm to 7 pm. Hayrides will also be from 4 pm to 7 pm starting at the picnic shelter. No alcohol consumption is allowed at the...
Brigg’s Woods Park Halloween Events
Briggs Woods Park 2490 Briggs Woods Trail, Webster City, IA, United StatesJoin us at our annual Briggs Woods Park Halloween Events! Bring your camper out ahead of time and decorate your campsite. There will be awards for the best two decorated campsites. People mover rides, Trick or Treating in campgrounds, and kids’ games at the Beach Shelter. Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Brigg’s Woods Campgrounds Trick or Treating 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Hayrides start...
Luminary Night Hike – Fireside Chat at Camp WaNoKi
Camp Wa-No-Ki 4200 Wa-No-Ki Camp Road, Fort Dodge, IA, United StatesHave you ever hiked in the woods after dark? Come and check it off your bucket list as we take a guided night hike and follow the luminary pumpkins on the woodland trails. We will learn about Iowa’s owls and their special adaptions for night time survival. Bring your own headlight or flashlight with a red-light option if you wish. We will supply some lights...
Wildcat Distilling Company Guided Taste Testings
Wildcat Distilling Company 626 Second Street, Webster City, IA, United StatesCurious about how to drink whiskey the proper way? Interested in how it's made - locally & with fresh ingredients? Reserve your spot online today at www.wildcatdistillery.com The guided tastings happen between 12 & 4 pm.
Owl Prowl & Stargazing Night Hike
Briggs Woods Park 2490 Briggs Woods Trail, Webster City, IA, United StatesWhat owls fly around Brigg’s Woods Park at night? Come and join us on a night hike as we discuss the owls of Brigg’s Woods Park. We will also explore the universe as we observe stars, constellations, planets, moon craters, and orbiting satellites. Bring your curiosity, binoculars, and a flashlight to the amphitheater and join us. We will hike on the bike trail to the...
Nature Hikes – First Tuesdays at 10:00 am – Wilcox Trail
Hamilton County Conservation Naturalist Program 2490 Briggs Woods Trail, Webster City, IA, United StatesThe Wilcox Trail is located with the Little Wall Lake park. It connects the north to the south side of the lake. This trail has some undisturbed glacial rock shoreline! The hike themes will vary depending on the location and what is going on with the natural resources at that time of the year. We will start out with some of the hike locations planned...
Holiday Wreath Making Workshop
Hamilton County Conservation Naturalist Program 2490 Briggs Woods Trail, Webster City, IA, United StatesEnjoy the start of the Holiday Season by creating your own grapevine wreath and decorating it to the holiday of your choosing. Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter are common wreath theme examples but others are welcome. Feel free to bring extra decorations and snacks to share with others. You must preregister for this workshop online only. The fee for the workshop is $25.00. Join this fun-filled...
Wildcat Distilling Company Guided Taste Testings
Wildcat Distilling Company 626 Second Street, Webster City, IA, United StatesCurious about how to drink whiskey the proper way? Interested in how it's made - locally & with fresh ingredients? Reserve your spot online today at www.wildcatdistillery.com The guided tastings happen between 12 & 4 pm.
Candy Cane Hike
Briggs Woods Park 2490 Briggs Woods Trail, Webster City, IA, United StatesCome and hike the park trails at Brigg’s Woods Park and search for hidden candy canes on the trees, bushes, and logs. Tony Streigle of the Webster City Church of Christ will tell of the legend of the candy cane. John Laird of Hamilton County Conservation will also discuss what is going on with the animals in the woods during the winter. The Webster City...