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2023 IOWA: JULY 2023
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
(see also: 2020  -  2019  -  2018  -  2017  -  2015)


 

July 4, 2023  4TH OF JULY
Nationwide

There are so many events on this day that they are too numerous to list. Virtually every community in the U.S. has a 4th of July celebration.

July 8-9, 2023
11th Annual Great Lakes Summer Toy Show
Spirit Lake, Iowa
Dickinson County Expo Center - Saturday 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. - Sunday 9 A.M. - 3 P.M.

July 14-16, 2023  Humeston Watermelon Days - Humeston, Iowa
A July event where free watermelon is offered along with entertainment, tractor pull, dance and much more!

July 15, 2023  Watermelon Day - Stanhope, Iowa
If Stanhope had its own national holiday, it would be Watermelon Day. Started in 1958, thousands now come from all over annually for the parade, carnival rides and games, ball games, free entertainment, and all the free watermelon you can eat!

July 16-20, 2023  Black Hawk county 4-H and FFA Fair - Waterloo, Iowa

July 17-22, 2023  Appanoose County Fair - Centerville, Iowa
• Monday, Free night at the fair - Dedication, Fair Mom & Dad, Queen Contest - Bill Riley Talent Show - Horse &  Carriage Rides, Bouncy Houses, Bags Tournament, and Many Other Free Activities for all Ages.  • Tuesday, Mutton Busting - Duckworth Rodeo.  • Wednesday, Mutton Busting - Duckworth Rodeo.  • Thursday, County Singer Casey Muessigmann with Opening Band Ted Stone.  • Friday, Demolition Derby.  • Saturday, Red Neck Rally.  *There will be bands playing Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday night by the beer Garden.

July 18-21, 2023  American Cheese Society Annual Conference
Des Moines, Iowa
Each year, the American Cheese Society (ACS) hosts the foremost educational conference and world-renowned cheese competition in North America. More than 1,000 professionals, purchasers, and influencers from throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe attend to network, sample products, and learn from industry experts. The Conference culminates in the Festival of Cheese, where competition cheeses are available for sampling alongside craft beer, wine, cider, and specialty foods.

July 27-30, 2023  Elkader Sweet Corn Days - Elkader, Iowa
Little Miss Sweet Corn & Little Mr. Cornhusker, Ice Cream Social, Golf & Softball Tournaments, Donut Hole Eating Contest, Parade, Car Cruise, Live Music, and Free Sweet Corn!
 


 

2020 IOWA: JULY 2020
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
events still waiting for new dates

July 10-12, 2020 - Bicycle, Blues & BBQ Festival - Clear Lake, Iowa
EVENT CANCELED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS.
Eat a helping (or two!) of barbecue and enjoy some soul-revivin’ blues with top blues acts. Participate in several different bike rides including a charity fun ride, a criterium through the streets of Clear Lake or a road race through scenic Iowa countryside.
 

2019 IOWA: JULY 2019
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
events still waiting for new dates

July 19-20, 2019  BBQ'Loo and Blues Too! - Waterloo, Iowa
EVENT DISCONTINUED.  2019 was the last BBQ'Loo and Blues Too Event. The event has been discontinued.
 

2018 IOWA: JULY 2018
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
events still waiting for new dates

July 15-20, 2018 - Lyon County Fair - Rock Rapids, Iowa

July 20-22, 2018 - Humeston Watermelon Days
Humeston, Iowa
A July event where free watermelon is offered along with entertainment, tractor pull, dance and much more!
 

2017 IOWA: JULY 2017
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
events still waiting for new dates

July 29-30, 2017 - Fenton Sweet Corn Days - Fenton, Iowa
Parade, food, antique fire truck rides, citywide garage sales, street dance. Sweet corn dinner on Sunday.
 

2015 IOWA: JULY 2015
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
events still waiting for new dates

July 10-12, 2015  Bully Bullhead Weekend - Ruthven, Iowa
Community celebration includes bullhead fishing contest, fun run, parade, tractor ride, carnival.

 

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