2010 Festival & Event Highlights
1 2 2 10 f e s t iv a l & e v e n t h ig h l ig h t s j a n u a r y E aglE W atchEs View eagles in their natural habitat; learn more about raptors in these communities. Dubuque (E): 563-690-4500 audubondubuque.org Keokuk (SE): 800-383-1219 keokukiowatourism.org Muscatine (EC): 563-263-9978 muscatineartscouncil.org 1 F airFiEld 1 st F ridays a rt W alk Fairfield (SE) 641-233-8883 fairfieldartwalk.org Explore galleries and art venues around the square; every month a different theme. January's theme is Fire & Ice. 8-10 10 th c hErokEE J azz and B luEs F Estival Cherokee (NW) 712-229-9502 cherokeejazzbluesfestival.com Pub crawls, concerts and jam session bring hot jazz to a cold winter weekend. 23 W intErFEst Amana Colonies (EC) 800-579-2294 festivalsinamana.com Festival for the winter-hardy, with traditional Amana activities. 29-31 u nivErsity oF o koBoJi W intEr g amEs Okoboji (NW) 800-270-2574 vacationokoboji.com Celebrate winter with games on the frozen lake 30th anniversary. f e b r u a r y 5-7 F rostBitE o lympics Algona (NW) 515-295-7201 algona.org Warm up with a chili cook-off after the ice-fishing tournament and outdoor games. 20 c olor thE W ind k itE F Estival Clear Lake (NC) 641-357-5516 colorthewind.org A rainbow of colors flying above the frozen waters of Clear Lake. m a r c h m aplE s yrup E vEnts Tap the trees; taste the traditional maple syrup at these early spring outings. Cedar Falls (NE): 319-277-2187 hartmanreserve.org Cedar Rapids (EC): 319-362-0664 indiancreeknaturecenter.org Hancock (WC): 712-741-5465 pottcoconservation.com 19-21 s t . p at ' s c ElEBration Emmetsburg (NW) 712-852-4326 emmetsburgirishgifts.com Celebrating 50 years of Irish fun. 2 0 1 0 f e s t i va l & e v e n t h i g h l i g h t s Communities in the following events calendar are listed with an abbreviated reference to the 10 travel areas in this guide. For example, (SE) refers to the south east area found on the map on Page 4. Check the color-coded sections for other attractions near your destination. for a comprehensive listing of festivals and events, visit the Iowa Tourism Web site, traveliowa.com, where you can search, view and download the most current dates and details. Month by month, Iowa offers an event-full year of festivals and celebrations. Iowans kick up their heels at events famous for sensational food and family entertainment. Here is a sampler of some favorite events around Iowa. Ty S M ED ES DO N P Og gE N SE E Ty SM ED ES DO N P Og gE N SE E University of Okoboji Winter Games, January 29-31 St. Pat's Celebration, March 19-21 Events_12-15_TG10.indd 12 10/30/09 11:28:17 AM