Farmers' Markets in Wright County
All Summer at four locations
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday are
Farmers' Markets each week in Wright County, beginning the first part of June
and ending the later part of September or mid-October, depending on the produce
season. Look for a colorful array of fresh garden produce, baked goods, plants
and flowers, meats and eggs.
Beginning
the first week in June, Farmers' Market return to Dows (maybe begin in mid-May
depending on garden harvest season) at their City Park on Wednesdays from 5 - 6
p.m. each week. The Belmond area Market takes the stage next on Thursdays at
the Belmond City Park between 3 - 6:30 p.m. The final Farmers' Market each week
is Clarion's, located on the west side of the Courthouse Square on Saturday
mornings from 10 a.m. until noon. Dows Contact: Lisa Stuck -
1-(515)-852-4797; Clarion Contact: Dennis Triggs
- 1-641-444-4112; Belmond Contact: Larry Turner - 1-515-571-3264; Eagle
Grove Contact: Chamber of Commerce - 1-515-448-4821.
Free Fishing Days in Iowa
Friday - Saturday, June 3rd - 5th
Annually,
Iowa's Department of Natural Resources allows Iowa residents to fish without
the need of an Iowa fishing license. The free fishing weekend for 2011 is
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 3, 4, and 5. Enjoy some fishing at its
finest at one of Wright County's lakes or rivers. The event is held the first
weekend in June each year. All fishing rules and regulations must be obeyed.
32nd Annual Clarion's Festival in the Park
Saturday & Sunday -- June 11th – 12th
Each year
on the second Saturday in June, Clarion celebrates a day of music called
Festival in the Park. This year's theme is "Engines a Revin' in 2011" and 50's and 60's being featured. The
day starts with the annual pancake breakfast and 5K run, followed by the
parade. After the parade, the food booths and craft booths open and the
entertainment begins; don't forget the exhibit of area
muscle cars. With several music groups and inflatable rides for the kids
your family will surely enjoy the day. One of the entertainers is Richie
Lee, featuring his hour-long Buddy Holly tunes. Don’t forget about our Sunday
Celebration. From 11 – 1 on June 12th there will be Christian
music in the park along with a meal. For more information visit www.clarion-iowa.com
or look us up on facebook.
Eagle
Grove's ALL SCHOOL REUNION
Friday - Sunday, June 17 - 19
Eagle
Grove will celebrate in 2011 with its 'All School Reunion" with the bulk
of the celebration held on Saturday, June 18. Alumni can enjoy live music all
day, food vendors, interactive activities such as bathtub races, free inflatables and carnival for the kid,evening street dance, beer garden. Events will
conclude on Sunday with a airplane fly-in at the
airport and golf tournament. For more complete information, contact the Eagle
Grove Chamber of Commerce office at 1-515-448-4821.
Independence
Day Fun at Lake Cornelia
Saturday, July 2
Event sponsored by Lake Cornelia Improvement Association
Besides water fun at Lake Cornelia and all
the amenities offered by the park area, the Lake Cornelia Improvement
Association organizes and sponsors a number of events and activities throughout
each calendar year. Every 4th of July weekend (the Saturday closest to
Independence Day, this year Saturday, July 2), the association celebrates with
a pancake breakfast at the enclosed shelter house, a boat parade in the evening
which is followed by fireworks.
Other
sponsored events include: an annual garage sale around the lake -
Saturday, June 4 (first Saturday in June); Progressive Dinner - July 22; BBQ
Cook Off - Saturday, August 13; and Bingo & Pot Luck - Saturday, September
10.
Belmond's
Independence Day Celebration
Saturday - Monday, July 2 - 4
There is
no better place to be than in Belmond on the 4th of July weekend! From the
'Firecracker Run' until the final fireworks display late on the 4th, there is
plenty activities and events for all ages in all area of the town. Enjoy the
great parade and a wonderful meal in the City Park, games and planned
activities, a pie and ice cream social, and an evening meal.
You
definitely won't want to miss the entertaining evening grandstand show and the
drawing for prizes. The fireworks ground display built to coincide with each
year's them has been promoted as one of the largest and most creative fireworks
show in the State of Iowa. For a 'bang up time', head to Belmond! A more complete
schedule of times and dates can be found in the Calendar of Events section of
this guide.
Wright County District Junior Fair,
Greenwood Park in Eagle Grove
Wednesday
- Monday, July 6th – 11th
The Wright County
Fair Board along with Manager, Tricia Rosendahl,
invites everyone to the district-wide fair in Eagle Grove. The fair boasts a
very long-standing tradition of excellence with a program that is both
educational and entertaining. Organizers continually work on perfecting the
plans to make each year the most outstanding Fair that this county and
adjoining counties have ever sponsored and attended. The Wright County Fair
Board feels it is because of the strong support that we receive from our youth,
youth leaders, sponsors and all the fine people who attend the Fair each year.
Mark your calendars now; you don’t want to miss it. The Fair hosts
outstanding 4-H and FFA livestock shows, welcome a well-known Iowa based
carnival, schedule a full slate of Free Stage acts, arrange two full buildings
of Commercial vendors, invite many food vendors with unforgettable menus, and
provide entertainment in the grandstand for three full nights just to name a
few. Check out our Fair’s website, www.wrightcofair.com, for an
initial schedule of events and keep checking back for more details. Feel free to contact the fair office if you
have any questions, by phone or email. ( wrightcofair@wmtel.net or
1-515-448-3351)
Dows Corn Days
Friday - Sunday, August 5 - 7
The
tradition continues in Dows with its three-day celebration: Dows Corn
Days. This year's dates are Friday - Sunday, August 5 - 7. Some of the events
and activities include: Friday evening entertainment in City Park;
Saturday morning 5K race, breakfast, and 10 a.m. parade; following the parade,
return to the City Park for all day entertainment, rides for the kids, corn on
the cob, ice cream and watermelon - all for a $5 button. Sunday morning is the
community worship service, in the City Park, which concludes the celebration.
All of the buildings in the Dows Historical District are open for tours and
includes a working blacksmith demonstration. Contact is Brian Butt
(515)-852-4151.
Fountain City Days - Goldfield
Saturday & Sunday, August 6 & 7
Each
year, Goldfield celebrates its heritage with its community "Fountain City
Days". Some of the events and activities include: food booths, ice
cream making contest, a duck run, a tractor rodeo, kids' games. Parade is 4 p.m.
The Commercial Club sponsors a FREE supper in the downtown city park on
Saturday evening, complete with LIVE entertainment. Sunday morning, an
ecumenical church service is held in the city park. For more complete
information, contact Sandi Gangstead at
1-(515)-825-3450.
21st Annual Prairie Homestead Craft & Antique Power Show
Friday - Sunday, August 19th - 21st
At Jenison-Meachem Memorial Art Center & Museum
1179 Taylor Avenue, Belmond - One mile north of Belmond
Prairie Homestead Antique Power Show has been
each year in mid-August since 1990 for three days. This year the power show
will feature the National USA Plowing Contest on Friday and Saturday. The
winner will go to the international contest which will be held in Croatia!
The power show event highlights many of the early farm equipment and farming practices, used in an era years ago. Some featured activities are oat threshing, quilting, butter making, apple pressing, cook baking, and sausage making. There are also tinsmith demonstrations, rope making, woodcarving, and poetry. Visitors have ample opportunities to observe antique farm equipment in action. Horse drawn equipment is among the many demonstrations.
Other
activities include a corn maze, craft and art show, blacksmith shop, sawmill,
one-room schoolhouse, petting zoo and children's play area. There is something
for everyone who attends! For more complete information on the 2011 event,
visit www.belmondartcenter.org .
Current information about the 2011 Power & Craft Show is available, contact
Dave Nelson at 1-515-571-6838.
Belmond's
Dog Day Triathlon
Saturday, August 20
The Dog
Day Triathlon will celebrate its 13th year on Saturday, August 20th. The race
starts at Belmond's Swimming Pool Park, 908 First Street S.E., at 7:30 a.m. and
includes a three-mile run, a ten-mile bike ride, and a 160 meter swim. Team
members as well as individuals may participate. For more information, contact
Lu Fink at 1-641-444-7014 or visit the web site at www.dogdays.ccax.net .
Heartland
Saturday, September 17
Heartland
Museum, 119 - 9th Street S.W. in Clarion, hosts its annual Fall Festival, this
year on Saturday, September 17 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. The theme varies each
year, as does the entertainment and exhibits. A meal is included at noon;
exhibits help visitors learn of the history of the Wright county area and the
way area residents lived in the past.
The
Festival is also an opportunity to tour the Museum and its many exhibits and
displays. Call Heartland Museum at (515)-602-6000 for more
information.
Wright County's WinterFest
Saturday, February 4, 2012 - Lake Cornelia Park
Lake Cornelia's WinterFest is celebrated the first Saturday of each February, regardless of winter weather. Activities and events are FREE.
Included are such things as showshoeing, ice skating, cross-country skiing, kite flying, horse drawn sleigh and wagon rides. No skis or snowshoes? No problem, they are provided! Several winter demonstrations are also part of each celebration. For more complete information, contact the Wright County Conservation office at 1-515-532-3185.