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Calendar
Clayton County
Extension Calendar
February 2012 February 11
Sny Magill Ice Fisheree
Sny Magill Access (map)
Participants must be registered (see link below) before fishing to
qualify for door prizes. All fish must be alive and registered with
judges when caught. Fish are measured by weight and judge's decisions
are final. Admission: $6 for adults, $2 for children 12 and under.
Prizes awarded for largest Bluegill/Sunfish, Crappie, Bass, Northern,
Rough fish, and Perch. Bring your catch of the day to Crazy Carl's
Silver Dollar and enjoy a fish fry after the prizes are awarded at 5pm.
Call 563-873-3508 or 563-873-2186 or visit http://www.mcgreg-marq.org/
for more info.
February 12
2:00 PM
Elkader Opera House
"Jam Session"
Jam Session The Opera House Theater Board invites the public to enjoy
an afternoon jam session. Area musicians and vocalists are gathering to
share and enjoy their talents with one another! Stop in and listen for
a while or join right in. This “sure to please” afternoon of music will
last as long as the musician do! Free will donations will be accepted
to continue to provide you with low cost events.
February 18
Cabin Fever Weekend
Eagles Landing Winery
Put a little fling into your weekend! Come sample some of our
award-winning wines and register for a free night's stay at Eagles
Landing Bed & Breakfast. 563-873-2509 for more info.
Valentine's Themed Murder Mystery Dinner
Franklin Hotel, Strawberry Point, IA
Ring the Strawberry Point Economic Development office at 563-933-4417 for more information.
February 25
2:00 PM
Elkader Opera House
iDuo--Qi Cao & Kirstin Ihde
A perfect combination of piano and violin for a wintery afternoon! Saturday, February 25 – 2pm Free will Donation
Bald Eagle Appreciation Day
Prairie Du Chien, WI
Live bald eagle programs and exhibits, birding experts on hand, outdoor
viewing of bald eagles through spotting scopes, life-size bald eagle
nest, and activities for children. Held on the grounds of the Prairie
du Chien Regional Tourism Center. Ring 800-732-1673 for more info.
March 2012
March 2-4
2:00 PM
McGregor Gun Show
McGregor's Landing Event Center, McGregor, IA
Collectors and dealers of hunting, antique, classic and investment
grade firearms from Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Buy, sell, and
trade. Inquiries call 563-880-4588.
March 4
2:00 PM
Elkader Opera House
3D Juggler and Comedian
Mark Nizer International juggling champion and one of the world's
foremost practitioners of the unique form of entertainment will take
over the stage in 3-D! Check out his talents at: www.nizer.com.
March 10
Elkader Chamber's Ladies Day Out
Elkader, IA
A full day of activities, shopping, bargains, and access to shops and
restaurants. Contact Mary Harstad at elkader@alpinecom.net or (563)
245-2857 for more info.
March 17
Jose Cole Circus
Guttenberg, IA
Aerial artists, clowns, performing animals, acrobats, and daredevils
will provide an evening of fun and excitement at the Clayton Ridge High
School gymnasium. For more details, please contact the Guttenberg
D&T at 252-2323
St. Patrick's Day Parade
5:15 PM
Elkader
Parade starts north of Opera House and ends near FreedomBank. Call 563-245-2857 for more information.
March 17-18
Girls Get Away
Marquette/McGregor, IA
This is a special treat for “Ladies Only”. This two day event will be
filled with special workshops, shopping discounts, entertainment, and
more. Pre-registration is required. For more information
contact, phone 563-873-2509.
March 31
Keystone Chorus Spring Dinner Show
Johnson's Supper Club Elkader, IA
Doors open at 6pm with a showtime at 7pm. Featured guest quartet is the
Choir Boys. Tickets are $20 a piece. Ring 563-933-4112 for more
information.
April 2012
April 13-14
7:30 PM
Opera House Players "Self-Help for Dummies"
Find out what happens when a psychologist's patients run out of
patience! An insanely hilarious new comedy by Award-Winning
Playwrights: T. Gregor Argall and Todd McGinnis
April 13-15
Traders Jubilee - Old West Trade Show
McGregor's Landing Event Center, McGregor, IA
Drop by the premier cowboy social event! All aspects of the "Old West"
will be represented. There will be in attendance collectors, horsemen,
competition shooters, reenactors of several time periods, artists,
historians, music, gun dealers/makers, and many craftsmen. Show is open
to the public! Admission is $5 at the door.
April 15
2:30 PM
Opera House Players "Self-Help for Dummies"
Find out what happens when a psychologist's patients run out of
patience! An insanely hilarious new comedy by Award-Winning
Playwrights: T. Gregor Argall and Todd McGinnis
April 28
Iowa Wine Trail
10am – 6pm
Eagles Landing Winery
Follow the Iowa Wine Trail for the greatest time with food and wine!
Visit www.iowawinetrail.com or phone 563-873-2059 for more info.
May 2012
May 4-5
City Wide Garage Sales
Strawberry Point, IA
Ring the Strawberry Point Economic Development office at 563-933-4417 for more information.
May 5
Redhorse Fisheree
Elkader, IA (map)
Join the Redhorse Fisheree Committee for a day of catching
prize-winning fish! All fishing prizes decided by weight. Paying top
three Redhorse, Carp and Sucker. All tournament fishing is to be done
from the shores of the Turkey River and tributaries. No fishing from
boats, canoes, etc. For more information and to register, please visit
http://www.elkader-iowa.com/Redhorse_Fisheree.html.
Sherman Swift Tower Tours
1pm – 4pm
National, IA
The Swift Tower Site will be open for informational tours. Tours will
not be given if birds are nesting. Ring 563-964-2535 for more
information.
May 13
2:00 PM
Elkader Opera House
"Love That Big Band"
All new big band show for Mother's Day. Tickets $15
May 19-20
Civil War Living History Camp
Civil War Living History Camp
Visit the camp of the Third Iowa Regiment of Volunteer Infantry as they
interact with civilians and live the life of a soldier in 1864. See
mail call, military drill, inspection, cooking and camp life. Join us
in honoring the men of the Third Iowa Volunteer Infantry and their
Brigade as represented by Living Historians.
Saturday 8am-5pm
Sunday 8am-noon
Phone 563-245-1516 for more information.
May 26
Sherman Swift Tower Tours
1pm – 4pm
National, IA
The Swift Tower Site will be open for informational tours. Tours will
not be given if birds are nesting. Ring 563-964-2535 for more
information.
May 26-28
Motor Mill Historic Site Tour
12pm – 5pm
Motor Mill Historic Site, Elkader, IA
The Motor Mill Foundation will once again be opening the Motor Mill
Historic Site for guided tours. Two weekends each month they will be
offering tours of the historic 1860's mill, related buildings and town
site.
Phone 563-245-1516 for more information.
June 2012
June 2
Backbone Lake Fishing Derby
Backbone State Park
Ring 563-964-2527 for more info.
Uff Da Daze
St. Olaf, IA
Visit http://stolafuffdadaze.com/ for more info.
Great River Road Wine Trail
10am – 5pm
Eagles Landing Winery
Follow the breath-taking Great River Road Wine Trail for a wonderful
selection of food and wine! Visit www.greatriverroadwinetrail.org or
phone 563-873-2509 for more information.
Sherman Swift Tower Tours
1pm – 4pm
National, IA
The Swift Tower Site will be open for informational tours. Tours will
not be given if birds are nesting. Ring 563-964-2535 for more
information.
June 2-3
Great River Road Wine Trail
10am – 5pm
Eagles Landing Winery
Follow the breath-taking Great River Road Wine Trail for a wonderful
selection of food and wine! Visit www.greatriverroadwinetrail.org or
phone 563-873-2509 for more information.
June 8
Family Night in the Park
Guttenberg, IA
Ring 563-252-2323 for more information.
June 8-9
Strawberry Days
Strawberry Point, IA
Ring the Strawberry Point Economic Development office at 563-933-4417 for more information.
June 9
Kayak Clinic
Osborne Pond
Training session for those interested in learning to kayak. Training
will be held at the Osborne Pond. Lunch will be at the pond
shelter-house, then float on the Turkey River from Elkader to Motor
Mill. Event starts at 9am.
Phone 563-245-1516 for more information.
June 9-10
Motor Mill Historic Site Tour
12pm – 5pm
Motor Mill Historic Site, Elkader, IA
The Motor Mill Foundation will once again be opening the Motor Mill
Historic Site for guided tours. Two weekends each month they will be
offering tours of the historic 1860's mill, related buildings and town
site.
Phone 563-245-1516 for more information.
June 10
Chicken Dinner & Barn Dance
Plagman's Barn, Garber, IA
Ring 563-964-2390 for more information.
Music in the Park - National Brass
Volga City, IA
Ring 563-767-3114 for more information.
June 14
Music in the Park
Guttenberg, IA
Ring 563-252-2323 for more information.
June 15
Relay for Life
Elkader, IA
June 15-17
Big Four Fair
Postville, IA
June 16-17
New Wine Release Weekend
10am – 5pm
Eagles Landing Winery
Be the first to come and sample our new 2012 wines! While here,
purchase a bottle of our award winning wine as you sit and enjoy music
in the wine garden. Live music on Saturday from 1-4pm. Ring
563-873-2509 for more info.
June 23
7:30 PM
Elkader Opera House
Michael John plays the music of BILLY JOEL
The Billy Joel Tribute Show has traveled all over the world, played
cruise ships, Las Vegas casinos and theaters across the country.
www.billyjoeltributeshow.com
Lazy River Beer & Wine Festival
11am – 5pm
Marquette Riverfront
A premier wine & beer tasting event featuring handcrafted wine from
four Iowa wineries and handcrafted beer from four Iowa breweries, food
vendors, and live music throughout the day. Must be 21 to attend. No
food or beverage carry-ins allowed. Special pricing for designated
drivers. For information or to purchase tickets, visit
www.lazyriverfest.com or call 800-896-0910.
June 23-24
Motor Mill Historic Site Tour
12pm – 5pm
Motor Mill Historic Site, Elkader, IA
The Motor Mill Foundation will once again be opening the Motor Mill
Historic Site for guided tours. Two weekends each month they will be
offering tours of the historic 1860's mill, related buildings and town
site.
Phone 563-245-1516 for more information.
July 2012
July 4
Sherman Swift Tower Tours
1pm – 4pm
National, IA
The Swift Tower Site will be open for informational tours. Tours will
not be given if birds are nesting. Ring 563-964-2535 for more
information.
July 7
Sherman Swift Tower Tours
1pm – 4pm
National, IA
The Swift Tower Site will be open for informational tours. Tours will
not be given if birds are nesting. Ring 563-964-2535 for more
information.
June 14-15
Motor Mill Historic Site Tour
12pm – 5pm
Motor Mill Historic Site, Elkader, IA
The Motor Mill Foundation will once again be opening the Motor Mill
Historic Site for guided tours. Two weekends each month they will be
offering tours of the historic 1860's mill, related buildings and town
site.
Phone 563-245-1516 for more information.
July 14-16
7:30 PM
Elkader Opera House
"The Last Five Years"
An emotionally powerful and intimate musical about two New Yorkers in
their twenties who fall in and out of love over the course of five
years. The show's unconventional structure consists of Cathy, the
woman, telling her story backwards while Jamie, the man, tells his
story chronologically; the two characters only meet once, at their
wedding in the middle of the show. Limited seating for this show...get
your tickets early!
July 19-21
Sweet Corn Days
Elkader, IA
July 21-22
Wine-A-Rita Weekend
10am – 5pm
Eagles Landing Winery
Come sample Wine-A-Rita's and enjoy the fun! While here, purchase a
bottle of our Award Winning Wine while sitting in the Wine Garden
enjoying the music. Live music on Saturday from 1-4pm. Ring
563-873-2509 for more info.
July 28-29
Motor Mill Historic Site Tour
12pm – 5pm
Motor Mill Historic Site, Elkader, IA
The Motor Mill Foundation will once again be opening the Motor Mill
Historic Site for guided tours. Two weekends each month they will be
offering tours of the historic 1860's mill, related buildings and town
site.
Phone 563-245-1516 for more information.
August 2012 August 4
Sherman Swift Tower Tours
1pm – 4pm
National, IA
The Swift Tower Site will be open for informational tours. Tours will
not be given if birds are nesting. Ring 563-964-2535 for more
information.
August 11-12
Motor Mill Historic Site Tour
12pm – 5pm
Motor Mill Historic Site, Elkader, IA
The Motor Mill Foundation will once again be opening the Motor Mill
Historic Site for guided tours. Two weekends each month they will be
offering tours of the historic 1860's mill, related buildings and town
site.
Phone 563-245-1516 for more information.
August 18-19
End of Summer Blast
10am – 5pm
Eagles Landing Winery
Come sample Wine-A-Ritas and enjoy the fun! While here, purchase a
bottle of our award winning wine as you sit back in the wine garden and
enjoy the music! Live music on Saturday from 1-4pm. Ring 563-873-2509
for more information.
August 25-26
Motor Mill Historic Site Tour
12pm – 5pm
Motor Mill Historic Site, Elkader, IA
The Motor Mill Foundation will once again be opening the Motor Mill
Historic Site for guided tours. Two weekends each month they will be
offering tours of the historic 1860's mill, related buildings and town
site.
Phone 563-245-1516 for more information.
September 2012 September 1
Sherman Swift Tower Tours
1pm – 4pm
National, IA
The Swift Tower Site will be open for informational tours. Tours will
not be given if birds are nesting. Ring 563-964-2535 for more
information.
September 8-9
Motor Mill Historic Site Tour
12pm – 5pm
Motor Mill Historic Site, Elkader, IA
The Motor Mill Foundation will once again be opening the Motor Mill
Historic Site for guided tours. Two weekends each month they will be
offering tours of the historic 1860's mill, related buildings and town
site.
Phone 563-245-1516 for more information.
September 15
Osborne 5K Off-Road Fun Run/Walk
9am – 10am
Osborne Pioneer Village
Participants will run/walk 3.1 miles on trails that lead from the
Pinoeer Village to the Archery Range. Registration starts at 8:00am.
Runners will cross the shallow Volga River twice, winding through the
forested areas of the park. Participants should plan on getting wet and
dirty! Funds raised for Osborne Partners for Endowment Fund.
Phone 563-245-1516 for more information.
Grape Harvest
10am – 5pm
Eagles Landing Winery
Come join us for "Grape Harvest." While here, purchase a bottle of our
award winning wine to enjoy while sitting in our wine garden. Take in
the pleasure of the breathtaking beauty of the autumn colors and listen
to live music on Saturday from 1-4pm. Ring 563-873-2509 for more info.
September 22-23
Motor Mill Historic Site Tour
12pm – 5pm
Motor Mill Historic Site, Elkader, IA
The Motor Mill Foundation will once again be opening the Motor Mill
Historic Site for guided tours. Two weekends each month they will be
offering tours of the historic 1860's mill, related buildings and town
site.
Phone 563-245-1516 for more information.
October 2012 October 6
Althea Sherman's Birthday Party
1pm – 4pm
National, IA
A birthday party will be held in honor of Althea Sheman's birthday. The
Swift Tower Site will be open for informational tours. Tours will not
be given if birds are nesting. Ring 563-964-2535 for more information.
October 13
Ridiculous Days
Strawberry Point, IA
Ring the Strawberry Point Economic Development office at 563-933-4417 for more information.
October 13-14
Heritage Days
10am – 4pm
Osborne Welcome Center
Heritage Days recreates some of the crafts, skills and lifestyles of
the early pioneers. Visitors travel back in time to experience many of
the sights, tastes, sounds, smells and activities of long ago. Over 50
demonstrations are featured, including blacksmithing, woodcrafts,
spinning, basketry, soap making, printing press, flint knapping and
many others.
Activities on both Saturday and Sunday!
Phone 563-245-1516 for more information.
October 13-14
Oktoberfest
10am – 5pm
Guttenberg
We welcome you to food, fun and festivities at our 8th Annual
Oktoberfest Celebration! While here, purchase a bottle of our award
winning wine to savor while sitting in our wine garden and taking a
moment to capture the spectacular beauty of our quaint little river
town. Live music on Saturday and Sunday from 1-4pm. Ring 563-873-2509
for more info.
October 27
3rd Annual Pumpkin Walk
Strawberry Point, IA
Ring the Strawberry Point Economic Development office at 563-933-4417 for more information.
November 2012 November 3-4
Fall Iowa Wine Trail
10am – 5pm
Eagles Landing Winery
Follow the Iowa Wine Trail for the greatest time with food and wine!
Visit www.iowawinetrail.com or ring 563-873-2509 for more information.
November 17-18
Home for the Holidays
10am – 5p,
Eagles Landing Winery
Come sample our award-winning warmed, mulled wines. A perfect holiday
treat! While here, browse our unique gift shop for that ideal Christmas
gift! Ring 563-873-2509 for more information.
December 2012 December 1
A Berry Merry Christmas
Strawberry Point, IA
Ring the Strawberry Point Economic Development office at 563-933-4417 for more information.
December 6
Holiday Walk
6:00pm – 8:30pm
Osborne Welcome Center
Osborne celebrates the holiday season with our Annual Holiday Walk.
Follow a candle-lit path through the park and meet our enchanted
characters, then enjoy homemade cookies, hot cocoa and Christmas music
in the Welcome Center. The cost for this event is bird feed such as
thistle and black oil sunflower seeds.
Phone 563-245-1516 for more information.
December 15-16
Home for the Holidays
10am – 5pm
Eagles Landing Winery
Come sample our award-winning warmed, mulled wines. A perfect holiday
treat! While here, browse our unique gift shop for that ideal Christmas
gift! Ring 563-873-2509 for more information.
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