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April 2018

• Apr

  22
  Oneota Film Festival | View Details Location: 411 W. Water Street, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sun, Apr 22, 2018
  

  Four days of free films!

  Contact: Christy Ebert Vrtis, director@oneotafilmfestival.org

  Some of the world’s most entertaining and engrossing documentary films will be showcased at the 2018 Oneota Film Festival (OFF), to be held April 19-22, 2018 on the Luther College campus and in downtown Decorah.

  About the Oneota Film Festival

  Since its 2010 inception, OFF has brought together hundreds of film enthusiasts in scenic Northeast Iowa to enjoy award-winning films, converse with filmmakers, and celebrate film as a way to engage and explore some of the most critical issues facing our communities. The festival is supported by Luther College, members and sponsors, and major grants from the Iowa Arts Council, Decorah Hotel/Motel Marketing Committee, and Travel Iowa.

  Visit www.oneotafilmfestival.org for a full schedule of films and other events as well as the advance-registration link. Individuals interested in volunteering at the festival may also sign up for a slot on the OFF website.

• Apr

  23
  Meet the Author | View Details Location: The Inwood, Spillville, Iowa 52168
  Event Date: Mon, Apr 23, 2018
  

  Meet Linda McCann, an Iowa author who will share her story-"Prohibition in Eastern Iowa"

  Contact: Ruth: 563-419-1905

  Come join in on the fun and learn about a time in history when there was only bootleg beer. Author Linda McCann will tell her story and visit with guests. Linda begins speaking @ 7:00p.

  Bar opens @ 6:30p, featuring newly released Spillville Prohibition Beer from Pivo's Brewery in Calmar, Iowa.

  All proceeds will be donated to the enhancement of outdoor recreational facilities.

• Apr

  28
  Annual Spring Festival & Open House | View Details Location: Pinter's Gardens & Pumpkins, Decorah, Iowa 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Apr 28, 2018
  

  Spring has arrived at Pinter's Gardens & Pumpkins

  Contact: Charlene: 505-331-7154 / charlene.selbee@gmail.com

• Apr

  29
  Annual Spring Festival & Open House | View Details Location: Pinter's Gardens & Pumpkins, Decorah, Iowa 52101
  Event Date: Sun, Apr 29, 2018
  

  Spring has arrived at Pinter's Gardens & Pumpkins

  Contact: Charlene: 505-331-7154 / charlene.selbee@gmail.com

June 2018

• Jun

  01
  Sangerfest | View Details Location: Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Fri, Jun 01, 2018
  

  Contact:

  The choral events for this festival consist of male chorus presentations on Thursday, May 31, and Saturday, June 2.
  
  The Thursday concert is known as the Parade of Choruses and will feature numbers performed by 10 member choruses from Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and South Dakota.
  
  The Saturday event, known as the Grand Concert will feature a variety of numbers by the combined choruses (approximately 220 voices). 

• Jun

  02
  Sangerfest | View Details Location: Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Jun 02, 2018
  

  Contact:

  The choral events for this festival consist of male chorus presentations on Thursday, May 31, and Saturday, June 2.
  
  The Thursday concert is known as the Parade of Choruses and will feature numbers performed by 10 member choruses from Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and South Dakota.
  
  The Saturday event, known as the Grand Concert will feature a variety of numbers by the combined choruses (approximately 220 voices). 

• Jun

  23
  Breakfast on the Farm | View Details Location: 1527 Highway 150 South, Calmar, Iowa 52132
  Event Date: Sat, Jun 23, 2018
  

  Join the Northeast Iowa Dairy Foundation for the 8th annual Breakfast on the Farm.

  Contact:

  Join the Northeast Iowa Dairy Foundation for the 9th annual Breakfast on the Farm Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 8:30 am - Noon at Iowa's Dairy Center located south of Calmar. This year we’ll be serving up a wholesome breakfast complete with Dad's Belgian Waffles, sausage and of course delicious dairy products including milk, cheese, yogurt and ice cream, that’s all been produced and processed right here in Northeast Iowa. There will be plenty of activities to keep you busy on the farm including:

  • Guided tram tours around the farm
  • Hand milking a cow
  • Petting calves at the petting zoo
  • Story time with the Dairy Princess
  • Bouncing in the cow inflatable
  • Playing in the corn pools
  • Watching robots milk cows
  • Checking out the Iowa Dairy Museum and Hall of Breeds
  • Visiting several educational exhibits
  • And more!

  Breakfast on the Farm will be held rain or shine. Donations are accepted the day of and parking is available on-site. For more information, visit http://iowadairycenter.com/tours-events/breakfast-on-the-farm.php. Hope to see you there!

• Jun

  26
  Rosemaling Coast to coast | View Details Location: 700 College Dr., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Tue, Jun 26, 2018
  

  Learn the art of Rosemaling!

  Contact: Ruth Green

  If you wish to sign up for this, come into the chamber building and get a membership form!  The chamber building is located at 507 West Water Street

• Jun

  27
  Rosemaling Coast to coast | View Details Location: 700 College Dr., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Wed, Jun 27, 2018
  

  Learn the art of Rosemaling!

  Contact: Ruth Green

  If you wish to sign up for this, come into the chamber building and get a membership form!  The chamber building is located at 507 West Water Street

• Jun

  28
  Rosemaling Coast to coast | View Details Location: 700 College Dr., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Thu, Jun 28, 2018
  

  Learn the art of Rosemaling!

  Contact: Ruth Green

  If you wish to sign up for this, come into the chamber building and get a membership form!  The chamber building is located at 507 West Water Street

July 2018

• Jul

  07
  Fourth of July in Spillville | View Details Location: Inwood Ballroom, Spillville, Iowa 52168
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 07, 2018
  

  Greatest fireworks display in NE Iowa - @ 9:30 pm. Come celebrate with us!

  Contact: Mark or Ruth @ 563-534-7158

  Admission to the park is $5.00/car plus $3.00/person. 

  NO KEGS - NO ATTITUDES - NO PERSONAL FIREWORKS

  Kids' games, including mini golf and bounce house are free with park admission, starting at 2:00 p.m. Free Watermelon and Root Beer at 3:00 p.m. Bingo by CFS starts at 4:00 p.m. 

  Music by Black Out at 6:00 p.m. on the ball diamond before fireworks @ 9:30 p.m. After the fireworks, Youkon will play inside the Inwood - Dance admission $3.00.

  There will be several food stands at the park and also inside the Inwood.

• Jul

  26
  Nordic Fest | View Details Location: 507 West Water Street, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Thu, Jul 26, 2018
  

  Scandinavian fun for the whole family!

  Contact: 1-800-382-FEST (3378)

  Decorah, Iowa home to the annual Nordic Fest, a Norwegian celebration that's been going strong since 1967.  Nearly 10,000 friends, family, & visitors gather in town for this 3-day event.  The Fest begins Thursday evening with Opening Ceremonies followed by 2 full days of Norwegian fun, traditional food, lively dancing, a colorful parade, intricate & authentic costumes, sporting events, authentic crafts & boundless entertainment.

  Stop in the Visitors Center to get information about Nordic Fest and to purchase your Nordic Fest Program & Button!!

  Hard copies will be available the week of Nordic Fest. Cost is $5 that includes a button and your entry into a raffle. Cash prizes will be given away over the weekend!

  Live Music under the canopies!  Events for the kids! 
  
  
  

• Jul

  27
  Nordic Fest | View Details Location: 507 West Water Street, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Fri, Jul 27, 2018
  

  Scandinavian fun for the whole family!

  Contact: 1-800-382-FEST (3378)

  Decorah, Iowa home to the annual Nordic Fest, a Norwegian celebration that's been going strong since 1967.  Nearly 10,000 friends, family, & visitors gather in town for this 3-day event.  The Fest begins Thursday evening with Opening Ceremonies followed by 2 full days of Norwegian fun, traditional food, lively dancing, a colorful parade, intricate & authentic costumes, sporting events, authentic crafts & boundless entertainment.

  Stop in the Visitors Center to get information about Nordic Fest and to purchase your Nordic Fest Program & Button!!

  Hard copies will be available the week of Nordic Fest. Cost is $5 that includes a button and your entry into a raffle. Cash prizes will be given away over the weekend!

  Live Music under the canopies!  Events for the kids! 
  
  
  

• Jul

  28
  2018 Nordic Fest parade | View Details Location: Water street, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 28, 2018
  

  Come watch all the floats!

  Contact: 563-382-3990

  The parade line-up begins at Winneshiek County Fairgrounds at 8:00 am off of montgomery street.  The parade will begin at 10:30 am and will follow Water Street until turning right to end on Mill Street. 

• Jul

  28
  Nordic Fest | View Details Location: 507 West Water Street, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 28, 2018
  

  Scandinavian fun for the whole family!

  Contact: 1-800-382-FEST (3378)

  Decorah, Iowa home to the annual Nordic Fest, a Norwegian celebration that's been going strong since 1967.  Nearly 10,000 friends, family, & visitors gather in town for this 3-day event.  The Fest begins Thursday evening with Opening Ceremonies followed by 2 full days of Norwegian fun, traditional food, lively dancing, a colorful parade, intricate & authentic costumes, sporting events, authentic crafts & boundless entertainment.

  Stop in the Visitors Center to get information about Nordic Fest and to purchase your Nordic Fest Program & Button!!

  Hard copies will be available the week of Nordic Fest. Cost is $5 that includes a button and your entry into a raffle. Cash prizes will be given away over the weekend!

  Live Music under the canopies!  Events for the kids! 
  
  
  

October 2018

• Oct

  12
  Northeast Iowa Artists' Studio Tour | View Details Location: PO Box 307, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Fri, Oct 12, 2018
  

  Follow NE Iowa's Premier Art Trail!

  Contact: 563-382-2023/800.463.4692

  Northeast Iowa Artists' Studio Tour 2018
  
  Attention art enthusiastics! The Northeast Iowa Artists' Studio Tour takes place each October. This year the tour will take place October 12th through the 14th. The self-guided driving tour includes over 50 artisans at approximately 38 locations who will demonstrate, describe. and sell their art directly to guests inside their private art studios. .
  
  Tour participants can set their own pace while driving from studio to studio. The full-color brochure features a map with GPS and lodging and dining along the route. The tour is free of charge and sites are all within 40 miles of Decorah. Workspaces are open from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. all three days.
  
  
  

• Oct

  13
  Northeast Iowa Artists' Studio Tour | View Details Location: PO Box 307, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Oct 13, 2018
  

  Follow NE Iowa's Premier Art Trail!

  Contact: 563-382-2023/800.463.4692

  Northeast Iowa Artists' Studio Tour 2018
  
  Attention art enthusiastics! The Northeast Iowa Artists' Studio Tour takes place each October. This year the tour will take place October 12th through the 14th. The self-guided driving tour includes over 50 artisans at approximately 38 locations who will demonstrate, describe. and sell their art directly to guests inside their private art studios. .
  
  Tour participants can set their own pace while driving from studio to studio. The full-color brochure features a map with GPS and lodging and dining along the route. The tour is free of charge and sites are all within 40 miles of Decorah. Workspaces are open from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. all three days.
  
  
  

• Oct

  14
  Northeast Iowa Artists' Studio Tour | View Details Location: PO Box 307, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sun, Oct 14, 2018
  

  Follow NE Iowa's Premier Art Trail!

  Contact: 563-382-2023/800.463.4692

  Northeast Iowa Artists' Studio Tour 2018
  
  Attention art enthusiastics! The Northeast Iowa Artists' Studio Tour takes place each October. This year the tour will take place October 12th through the 14th. The self-guided driving tour includes over 50 artisans at approximately 38 locations who will demonstrate, describe. and sell their art directly to guests inside their private art studios. .
  
  Tour participants can set their own pace while driving from studio to studio. The full-color brochure features a map with GPS and lodging and dining along the route. The tour is free of charge and sites are all within 40 miles of Decorah. Workspaces are open from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. all three days.
  
  
  

• Oct

  15
  Northeast Iowa Artists' Studio Tour | View Details Location: PO Box 307, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Mon, Oct 15, 2018
  

  Follow NE Iowa's Premier Art Trail!

  Contact: 563-382-2023/800.463.4692

  Northeast Iowa Artists' Studio Tour 2018
  
  Attention art enthusiastics! The Northeast Iowa Artists' Studio Tour takes place each October. This year the tour will take place October 12th through the 14th. The self-guided driving tour includes over 50 artisans at approximately 38 locations who will demonstrate, describe. and sell their art directly to guests inside their private art studios. .
  
  Tour participants can set their own pace while driving from studio to studio. The full-color brochure features a map with GPS and lodging and dining along the route. The tour is free of charge and sites are all within 40 miles of Decorah. Workspaces are open from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. all three days.