Events in Winnebago & Worth Counties

Winnebago & Worth Counties offer a wide variety of events throughout the year and attractions to visit including historical museums and points of interest. Entertainment and recreational opportunities abound, such as theaters, bowling alleys, breweries and tap houses, aquatic centers, 9 hole and 18 hole golf courses, and of course Diamond Jo Casino.

If you’re into nature and hunting, this is the place for you! With miles of trails, multiple campgrounds, and acres of wildlife areas and parks, you can bag that trophy buck or turkey and also take a break at a picnic table for lunch. If being on the water is more to your liking, there are multiple rivers and lakes for fishing and canoeing/kayaking, and boating.

With many choices for lodging and dining, you will be happy with a burger or a wood-fired grilled pizza before sleeping soundly in your rental cabin or hotel/motel room. There are also a variety of local shopping opportunities that will provide you with unique locally made or Iowa made products. See your two-county brochure below for all of this information and MORE!Winnebago & Worth Counties offer a wide variety of events throughout the year and attractions to visit including historical museums and points of interest. Entertainment and recreational opportunities abound, such as theaters, bowling alleys, breweries and tap houses, aquatic centers, 9 hole and 18 hole golf courses, and of course Diamond Jo Casino.

July

Buffalo Center Bison Days

July 26 - July 28 Buffalo Center, IA 50424

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Summer Session Smash

July 27 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Worth Brewing Company 835 Central Ave. Northwood, IA 50459

Come enjoy session beers in the taproom with live music and food all day! Food: pulled smoked chicken sandwiches, salads and dessertLine-up: 1-3 p.m. - Neal Simmons | 4-6 p.m. -...

Top of Iowa Car Show

July 28 Joice, IA 50446

Participant voting with awards for the top 60 cars! Enjoy lunch in the park and music by D.J. Marv as well.Schedule:7 a.m. - Breakfast by Joice Public Library Board8-11 a.m...

August

Forest City Farmer's Market

August 01 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Forest City, IA 50436

Northwood Makers Market

August 01 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Swensrud Park 8th St. South Northwood, IA 50459

Steam Threshing Festival

August 02 - August 04 Heritage Park of North Iowa 1225 Highway 69 S Forest City, IA 50438

The annual Steam Threshing Festival allows visitors to see very rare steam engines, one-of-a-kind trucks and automobiles, large gas engines and prairie tractors. Throughout the weekend, visitors can tour the many...

Wheelin' with Worth County

August 04 Worth County Fair Grounds 1206 3rd Ave. N Northwood, IA 50459

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Swensrud Park Party

August 08 Swensrud Park 8th St. South Northwood, IA 50459

Food vendors, kids & adult activities, live bands and more!

Forest City Farmer's Market

August 08 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Forest City, IA 50436

Northwood Makers Market

August 08 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Swensrud Park 8th St. South Northwood, IA 50459

Fertile Days

August 09 - August 11 Fertile, IA 50434

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Forest City Farmer's Market

August 15 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Forest City, IA 50436

Northwood Makers Market

August 15 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Swensrud Park 8th St. South Northwood, IA 50459

Rock the Block Party

August 17 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Celebrate summer in Forest City by joining us for food and games on Clark Street!Hosted by the Forest City Chamber of Commerce.

Swensrud Park Party

August 22 Swensrud Park 8th St. South Northwood, IA 50459

Food vendors, kids & adult activities, live bands and more!

Forest City Farmer's Market

August 22 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Forest City, IA 50436

Northwood Makers Market

August 22 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Swensrud Park 8th St. South Northwood, IA 50459

Manly RR Ag Days

August 23 - August 24 Manly, IA 50456

Enjoy a multitude of events throughout the two days, including: breakfast at the Manly Senior Activity Center, parade, kids zone/games, dunk tank, bags tournament, bingo, vendors, food trucks, movie night,...

Forest City Farmer's Market

August 29 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Forest City, IA 50436

Northwood Makers Market

August 29 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Swensrud Park 8th St. South Northwood, IA 50459

No Coast Large Cars & Truck Show

August 31 - September 01 Forest City, IA 50436

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September

Forest City Farmer's Market

September 05 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Forest City, IA 50436

Northwood Makers Market

September 05 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Swensrud Park 8th St. South Northwood, IA 50459

Founders Day

September 07 Northwood, IA 50459

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Forest City Motor Night

September 08 Clark Street Forest City, IA 50436

Forest City Motor Night is a car, truck, motorcycle and tractor show that is FREE to participants and spectators. Brought to you by the Forest City Chamber of Commerce!

Forest City Farmer's Market

September 12 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Forest City, IA 50436

Northwood Makers Market

September 12 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Swensrud Park 8th St. South Northwood, IA 50459

Forest City Farmer's Market

September 19 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Forest City, IA 50436

Northwood Makers Market

September 19 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Swensrud Park 8th St. South Northwood, IA 50459

Bolan Fall Event

September 21 Bolan, IA 50448

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Forest City Farmer's Market

September 26 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Forest City, IA 50436

Northwood Makers Market

September 26 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Swensrud Park 8th St. South Northwood, IA 50459

Oktoberfest

September 28 Worth Brewing Company 835 Central Ave. Northwood, IA 50459

Come for a fun and relaxing version of Oktoberfest! The brewery's most popular fest of the year will focus on food, family and great fest beers.