Tri-State Rodeo

Sept. 4-7/FORT MADISON – It’s Rodeo Week for Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Great Lake Circuit. Complete with a parade, concerts, a military night, family night, entertaining specialty acts, a special rodeo golf tournament and the Budweiser Clydesdales appearance. Jim Baier Chute Out  is Wednesday with Elle King performing on the Jack Daniel’s Stage. Then head to the Bud Light Stockyard for the after party. Don’t miss the open sky drone light show Friday and Saturday nights. Clint Black will take the stage on the final night. More information and a complete schedule with ticket prices are available online at https://www.tristaterodeo.org/

ARTapalooza

Sept. 8/CEDAR FALLS – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. downtown on the Main Street. This juried art show features approximately 50+ of the region’s best artists in categories such as jewelry, painting, drawing, ceramics, photography, sculpture, metal, wood and mixed media. Presented by Community Main Street, ARTapalooza is a one-day festival that also features musicians, street performers, and hands on art activities for children and adults. For more information, visit https://www.communitymainstreet.org/

Applefest

Sept. 14/URBANDALE – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Living History Farms. Everything’s coming up … apples! Join us for a day of family fun celebrating apple harvest season! Visit our historic sites to see how past cooks would prepare and serve apple treats, such as apple butter, cake or pie, and cider. Print an apple recipe in the Print Shop, and purchase apple goodies and tasty treats from local food vendors. Your ticket is for your arrival time. Once here, you may stay as long as you like. Last tractor cart to the farm sites leaves at 2 p.m. https://www.lhf.org/

Tri City BBQ Fest

Sept. 20-21/DENISON – Experience the best of our community while indulging in mouthwatering BBQ, enjoying live bands for FREE, and creating unforgettable memories. Quench your thirst with a wide variety of brews. Delicious food available from smoky and tender BBQ to savory comfort food, sweet treats, and international flavors. Fun activities for the kids to enjoy, so bring the whole family. https://www.tricitybbq.com/

Oktoberfest

Sept. 21/LE MARS – 11 a.m. at the Wise | Brewing Company. Check out our outdoor Biergarten with fun games and live music. Bring your appetite to savor German themed foods and beers. We will also be tapping the “Golden Keg” and having a stein holding contest! Show up in style in your finest Dirndl and Lederhosen (encouraged, not required). Get ready for a Bavarian blast like never before! Right across the street from Olsen Bash in Downtown Le Mars! https://www.wiseibrew.com/