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Calendar of
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for Lee County, Iowa
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TRI-STATE RODEO
Fort Madison, IA |
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September 8 - September 11, 2010
C.E. "Eddie" Richards Arena
Since 1947, Fort Madison has hosted one of the nation’s top
professional rodeos in a 10,000 seat outdoor arena that plays
host to four performances. The PRCA Rodeo action begins every
year the Wednesday after Labor Day and providea quality
contestants in all the areas of rodeo, from the bronc riding,
bull riding, barrel racing to the crowning of the Miss Iowa
Rodeo. If you are planning to attend the rodeo, get your
reservations in quickly since the area fills up with other fans
of quality rodeos.
Admission
For information call
319-372-2550 or 1-800-369-3211
or visit the
tri-state-rodeo.com website |
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OLD FORT RENDEZVOUS
Fort Madison, IA |
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September 11 - September 12, 2010
Old Fort Madison, Avenue H (US 61) at Riverview Park
Buckskinners, mountain men, Indians, traders and craftsmen will
descend upon Riverview Park and camp around the walls of the Old
Fort on Rodeo Weekend to hawk their wares and spin some yarns.
Come down and get a taste of what a frontier rendezvous was all
about. Competitions will highlight the event.
Admission
For information call 319-372-6318 or 1-800-210-8687 |
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APPLE DAZE
Donnellson, IA |
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September 18 - September 19, 2010
Depot Park, Main Street
A
wonderful, family-oriented festival. Saturday morning features a
pancake breakfast and a pork loin luncheon at noon. Activities
at Depot Park include games, apple-peeling contest, apple pie
baking contest, water fight competition, apple walk, basketball
contest, and much, much more for the young and the young at
heart. School reunions and open house for Donnellson alumni.
Musical entertainment also featured during the day and into the
evening. Also featured are a city-wide scarecrow contest and an
apple exhibit from Faeth Orchards. Come out and enjoy a fall,
September weekend!
Admission
For information call
319-835-5714
or visit the donnellsoniowa.com website |
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VETERANS' DAY CEREMONY
Keokuk, IA |
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Thursday, November 11, 2010
Keokuk National Cemetery, 1701 J. Street
Time: TBA
Keokuk honors the men and women who served with honor in the
United States Armed Forces at one of twelve original national
cemeteries designated by the U.S. Congress.
Free
For information call 319-524-5599 or 1-800-383-1219 |
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CITY
OF CHRISTMAS
DISPLAY OF LIGHTS
Keokuk, IA |
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November 25 - December 27, 2010
Rand Park
Sunday through Thursday: 5 pm - 10 pm
Friday and Saturday: 5 pm - midnight
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: 5 pm - 1 am
Old
favorites and new additions are part of City of Christmas that
features approximately 100 displays and nearly one million
lights. Visitors to the display will be able to tune into the
“Voice of City of Christmas” at 90.1 on their FM radio dial as
they near Rand Park and to listen to holiday carols and hear the
story of City of Christmas and comments about the various
displays as they travel through the myriad of lights and
displays.
Free
For information call 319-524-5599 or 1-800-383-1219 |
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PUTTIN ON THE GLITZ
Keokuk, IA |
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Friday, December 4, 2009 (Researching 2010 information)
Main Street, downtown Keokuk
Luminary-lined streets, strolling carolers and snow people,
in-store appetizers and beverages, street vendors and Santa turn
the Main Street district into an "evening out" for adults.
Tuxedo-clad doormen welcome visitors to shops.
Free
For information call 319-524-5599 or 1-800-383-1219 |
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BALD EAGLE
APPRECIATION DAYS
Keokuk, IA |
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January 15 - January 16, 2011
Victory Park and River City Mall, 200 Main Street
Victory Park: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
River City Mall: 9 am - 5 pm
At Victory Park personnel from the Lee County Conservation
Board, Iowa DNR, Illinois DOC and the US Army Corps of Engineers
will staff viewing points with spotting scopes to enable
visitors to see the large gathering of bald eagles that
congregate at Keokuk because of Lock and Dam #19. Activities at
the River City Mall include DNR agencies from Iowa, Illinois and
Missouri displays, Wood Carvers’ Show, Native American Traders
Row & educational booths, Native American drumming, singing &
dancing, and storytelling, and World Bird Sanctuary of St. Louis
live bird presentations.
Free
For information call 319-524-5599 or 1-800-383-1219 |
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BATTLE OF PEA RIDGE
CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT
Keokuk, IA |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
April, 2011
Rand Park and other locations in Keokuk
If you are interested in the Civil War and want to get "up close
and personal" with history then you will truly enjoy your time
at this annual Civil War Reenactment. Activities include a
Ladies Program and Tea, a Military Ball, Breakfast with the
Troops, a National Cemetery Memorial and Church Service,
campfires and two Battle Reenactments.
While in Rand Park,
visitors can tour the camps, visit Sutler’s Row, snack on period
food and enjoy period entertainment.
Activities at Rand Park are free,
other activities may involve a fee.
For information call 319-524-5599 or 1-800-383-1219
or visit the
keokukiowatourism.org website |
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MILITARY HISTORY
WEEKEND
Fort Madison, IA |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2011
Old Fort Madison, Avenue H (US 61) at Riverview Park
This is a timeline event honoring veterans of all wars.
Reenactors representing several centuries of military history
will be on hand to answer questions, display clothing and
accoutrements, and demonstrate weapons. This is a spectacular
opportunity to see the evolution of the military profession
through the ages and meet a variety of reenacting groups from
around the Midwest.
Admission
For information call 319-372-6318 or 1-800-210-8687 |
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FOURTH OF JULY
FESTIVITIES
Keokuk, IA |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2011
Rand Park
Celebrate the United States' birthday with a wide range of
activities at Rand Park including games, a kids' parade from
Triangle Park to Rand Park, live entertainment, and various
contests. Fireworks conclude the festivities at dusk.
Free
For information call 319-524-5599 or 1-800-383-1219 |
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FOURTH OF JULY
FESTIVITIES
Fort Madison, IA |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2011
Avenue G & Riverview Park
The
Charlie Korschgen "kiddies parade" held on Avenue G in downtown
Fort Madison, is the oldest 4th of July parade in the Tri-State
area. At dusk, view a spectacular fireworks display in Riverview
Park.
Free
For information call 319-372-5472 or 1-800-210-8687 |
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HISTORIC FOURTH OF
JULY CELEBRATION
Fort Madison, IA |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2011
Old Fort Madison, Avenue H (US 61) at Riverview Park
Come and celebrate the birth of our nation in the military
fashion of the early Republic. The Old Fort’s staff and
volunteers will recreate the Independence Day celebrations
commonly seen at United States military posts across the country
in the early nineteenth century. Watch as the garrison fires
thirteen shots in accompaniment with the officers' thirteen
toasts in a period commemoration of the America's freedom. The
ceremony will begin at 1 pm.
Admission
For information call 319-372-6318 or 1-800-210-8687
or visit the
oldfortmadison.com website |
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LEE COUNTY FAIR
Donnellson, IA |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2011
Lee
County Fairgrounds, 1100 N. Main Street
The
first Lee County Fair was held in 1841 making it the oldest
country fair in Iowa. The Lee County Fair has continued to grow
and add many attractions over the years. Present day fair-goers
find many different exhibitions; not only livestock and farm,
but garden produce, art, sewing, and just any type of hobby or
trade you can think of. Grand Stand events include tractor
pulls, sprint car races, and a demolition derby. The Lee County
Fair has something for everyone.
Admission
For information call
319-835-53239
or visit the
leecountyfairiowa.com website |
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BALLOONS OVER THE
MISSISSIPPI
Keokuk, IA |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2011
Rodeo Park
Held
in picturesque Rodeo Park on Scenic Drive off of Airport Road,
this festival 'rises' to the occasion! This exciting competition
balloon race is FREE to the public and boasts fun for ALL ages!
From beautiful Hot Air Balloons flying in the air, to
inflatables on the ground for the kids, music from outstanding
bands, and airplane rides available for all!
Free
For information call 319-524-5599 or 1-800-383-1219 |
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SWEET CORN FESTIIVAL
West Point, IA |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
August, 2011
Town Square
Thousands of visitors come to West Point for the annual Sweet
Corn Festival, a premier tri-state attraction traditionally
conducted during the second week of August from Thursday thru
Sunday inclusive, in the town square. All you can eat FREE sweet
corn and FREE stage entertainment. Barbecue porkchop or chicken
dinners served daily. Archway Amusements Midway, arts and
crafts, bingo, 5K & 10K run, queen crowning, children’s
contests, mini-garden tractor pulls, parade and more!
Free
For information call 319-837-6228
or visit the
westpointcornfestival.com website |
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ROLLIN' ON THE RIVER
BLUES FEST
Keokuk, IA |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
August, 2011
Victory Park
Friday Evening and Saturday Afternoon and Evening
This
event has been called “Iowa's Best Fest by a Dam Site” and
through the years, “Rollin' on the River” has presented some of
the finest in blues music, everyone from A to Z (Anson Funderburg to Buckwheat Zydeco). Come down, join the crowd and
support your town's music festival this August. You'll be Rockin'
and Rollin' on the River front!
Admission
For information call 319-524-5599 or 1-800-383-1219 |
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WATERMELON FESTIIVAL
Montrose, IA |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
August, 2011
For over sixty years Montrose has been holding this festival
that features free watermelon, great food, crafts, town-wide
garage sales, and entertainment.
A Watermelon Parade is held on Saturday morning.
Admission
For information call
319-463-5533 |
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