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
On Your Own / Boone River Clean Up Weekend Option
Briggs Woods Park 2490 Briggs Woods Trail, Webster City, IA, United StatesIf you would rather clean up the Boone River from Riverside Park in Webster City to Brigg’s Woods Park on your own this is an option. If the river level is too low for our organized river clean up this may still be an option for you. There will be dumpsters for trash provided thanks to The Trash Man of Webster City. They will be...
On Your Own / Boone River Clean Up Weekend Option
Briggs Woods Park 2490 Briggs Woods Trail, Webster City, IA, United StatesIf you would rather clean up the Boone River from Riverside Park in Webster City to Brigg’s Woods Park on your own this is an option. If the river level is too low for our organized river clean up this may still be an option for you. There will be dumpsters for trash provided thanks to The Trash Man of Webster City. They will be...
Webster City Market Nights – Classic Car Night
Webster City Market Nights 700 Des Moines Street, Webster City, IA, United StatesClassic car owners are invited to bring down their vintage classics for a night of nostalgia. Classic car nights feature a wide variety of vehicles from different eras. You might see cars from the early 20th century, such as Model T Fords, up to iconic muscle cars from the 1960s and 1970s. It's a great opportunity to learn about the automotive industry's evolution and the...
Raku and Hemp Pottery Workshop
Legacy Learning BRV ~ Art Studio 719 Seneca Street, Webster City, IA, United StatesIn this two-session class, we will create work using the Raku kiln. We will use an extruder to create amazing vases quickly and easily using all kinds of textures to press into the clay to create interest. Pots will be bisque fired during the week and will be ready for an outdoor firing in the garden behind the studio. Experience the drama of the outdoor...
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.
JewEllsworth Bike Trail & History Tour Ride
JewEllsworth Trail - Jewell Main Street, Jewell, IA, United StatesBring your bike and meet at the JewEllsworth trail head in Jewell on the north end of town. Remember to bring your bike helmet and a water bottle for our ride together. We will look at some of the landscape features along the way and discuss the local area history. We will plan on riding from Jewell to Saratoga Avenue and back on the bike...
Geocaching – Fireside Chat at Camp WaNoKi
Camp Wa-No-Ki 4200 Wa-No-Ki Camp Road, Fort Dodge, IA, United StatesCome and join our Fireside Chat at the amphitheater as we discuss the basics of Geocaching with the use of your cell phone. Geocaching is a popular hobby and a good way to get outdoors to explore the woods as you search for a geocaches. Join us as we go on a quest for some geocaches at Camp WaNoKi. We will have some old GPS...
Junior Archeologist Field Day
Briggs Woods Park 2490 Briggs Woods Trail, Webster City, IA, United StatesHave you ever wanted to be like Indiana Jones and dig up ancient artifacts or find buried treasure? Come and join us and you will learn about prehistoric and historic times. You will get an up-close look at real Native American stone tools and arrow heads. You can participate in a real hands-on dig to find artifacts, coins, and bones at the beach after the...
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.
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...