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
Cops & Bobbers Fishing Derby
Hamilton County Conservation Naturalist Program 2490 Briggs Woods Trail, Webster City, IA, United StatesGet hooked on fishing and meet the Hamilton County Law Enforcement officers at their annual fishing derby. This family event is free to the public and Iowa residents do not need a fishing license. Not only will kids interact with law enforcement in a positive manner, but there are prizes and free snacks. We will discuss fishing pole maintenance, fish ID, fishing regulations, water safety,...
Jewell Farmers Market
Jewell Farmers Market Main Street, Jewell, IA, United StatesJoin our local producers for a weekly farmers market in Waterworks Park! Lost of new vendors to come check out.
Jewell BBQ
Jewell Jubilee Main Street, Jewell, IA, United StatesAnnual Jewell event open to the public. Come join us for a free-will donation BBQ with live family-friendly entertainment & activities.
Jewell Farmers Market
Jewell Farmers Market Main Street, Jewell, IA, United StatesJoin our local producers for a weekly farmers market in Waterworks Park! Lost of new vendors to come check out.
Jewell Jubilee
Jewell Jubilee Main Street, Jewell, IA, United StatesJewell's annual Jubilee parade. Main Street, Jewell, Iowa
Building Better Birders and Citizens Scientists Workshop #2
Hamilton County Conservation Naturalist Program 2490 Briggs Woods Trail, Webster City, IA, United StatesBuilding better birders and citizens scientists continued in Workshop #2. Here you will be introduced to diurnal raptors of Iowa and how human activity impacts bald eagle reproduction success. Other topics will be about getting lead out of hunting and fishing and an introduction to nocturnal raptors of Iowa. Evening observation at Bjokboda Marsh and hike the Prairie Trail for spotting owls will round out...
Jewell Farmers Market
Jewell Farmers Market Main Street, Jewell, IA, United StatesJoin our local producers for a weekly farmers market in Waterworks Park! Lost of new vendors to come check out.
Create a Walking Stick ~ Fireside Chat at Camp WaNoKi
Hamilton County Conservation Naturalist Program 2490 Briggs Woods Trail, Webster City, IA, United StatesA walking stick makes a walk through the woods a more enjoyable event. Feel free bring a walking stick to personalize or choose from some precut limbs. We will strip the bark, decorate the walking sticks, and then use them on a hike. This is a joint program between Hamilton and Webster County Conservation. Register at www.mycountyparks.com Questions contact John Laird at 515-297-0423 or Karen...
Jewell Farmers Market
Jewell Farmers Market Main Street, Jewell, IA, United StatesJoin our local producers for a weekly farmers market in Waterworks Park! Lost of new vendors to come check out.
Jewell Farmers Market
Jewell Farmers Market Main Street, Jewell, IA, United StatesJoin our local producers for a weekly farmers market in Waterworks Park! Lost of new vendors to come check out.
Boone River Clean Up
Hamilton County Conservation Naturalist Program 2490 Briggs Woods Trail, Webster City, IA, United StatesCome and help clean garbage out of our river as we canoe the Boone River. Meet at Shelter # 1 at Brigg’s Woods Park to register and we will start from there. What to bring: Sunscreen, water, bug spray, shovel, gloves, hat, sunglasses, and canoes. Park your vehicle in the canoe access parking lot located next to the campgrounds. We will be cleaning up the...
Jewell Farmers Market
Jewell Farmers Market Main Street, Jewell, IA, United StatesJoin our local producers for a weekly farmers market in Waterworks Park! Lost of new vendors to come check out.