Keokuk Area Event Calendar
2018 KEOKUK AREA EVENT DATES
09/01/18 - 09/30/18 KEOKUK, IA
Harvey & Joy Tillis Photography Exhibit
Keokuk Public Library / 210 N. 5th St. / Free Admission
For more information, call (319) 524-1483 or (319) 524-5599 or email: keokukpl@keokuk.lib.ia.us
09/05/18 - 09/08/18 FORT MADISON, IA
Tri-State Rodeo
For information, call (319) 372.2550, (319) 524-5599 or email directly on website
09/08/18 KEOKUK, IA
Farmer's Market
River City Mall Parking Lot / 300 Main St. / 7am - 11am
For information, call (217) 242-4061 or (319) 524-5599 or email: officemanager@keokukchamber.com
09/08/18 KEOKUK, IA
Keokuk Cars and Coffee
Southside Boat Club / 625 Mississippi Dr. / 9am to 12pm / Free Admission
For more information, call (319) 520-8022 or (319) 524-5599 or email: burninrubber860@gmail.com
09/09/18 KEOKUK, IA
Worship in the Park with First Christian Church
Rand Park Pavilion / Entrance at N. 17th St. and Park Lane
Free will donations
For information, call (319) 524-2050, ext. 105, (319) 524-5599 or email: apeevler@cityofkeokuk.org
09/14/18- 09/16/18 KAHOKA, MO
Clark County Mule Festival
For information, call (660) 866-2330, (319) 524-5599 or email directly at www.clarkcountymulefestival.com
09/15/18 KEOKUK, IA
Farmer's Market
River City Mall Parking Lot / 300 Main St. / 7am - 11am
For information, call (217) 242-4061 or (319) 524-5599 or email: officemanager@keokukchamber.com
09/15/18 KEOKUK, IA
Mississippi Rat Pak Car Club Cruise Nite
Walmart Parking Lot / 300 N. Park Dr. / 5:00pm
For more information, call (319) 520-5133, (319) 524-5599 or email: kenlowman2001@yahoo.com
09/20/18 - 09/22/18 KEOKUK, IA
28th Annual L-Bird Convention & Fly-In
Keokuk Municipal Airport / 2504 240th St.
For information, call (800) 383-3104 or (319) 524-5599 or email: info@lindneraviation.com
09/21/18 - 09/23/18 KEOKUK, IA
Keokuk Rocks The Arts Festival
Music & art activities in various locations
Check back often for updates
For more information, call (319) 524-5599 or email: info@keokukiowatourism.org
09/22/18 KEOKUK, IA
Farmer's Market
River City Mall Parking Lot / 300 Main St. / 7am - 11am
For information, call (217) 242-4061 or (319) 524-5599 or email: officemanager@keokukchamber.com
09/23/18 KEOKUK, IA
Temperance Brass Quintet Concert / The Grand Theatre / 26 N. 6th St.
3:00pm / $20.00
For more information, call (319) 524-2220 or (319) 795-1413
09/28/18 - 09/30/18 HAMILTON, IL
Geode Fest
For information, call (319) 524-5599 or email: info@keokukiowatourism.org
09/28/18 - 09/30/18 KEOKUK, IA
The Glass Menagerie Play
Great River Players Theater / 17 S. 6th St. / Fri. & Sat., 7:30pm / Sun., 2:00pm
For information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/greatriverplayers/
09/29/18 KEOKUK, IA
Farmer's Market
River City Mall Parking Lot / 300 Main St. / 7am - 11am
For information, call (217) 242-4061 or (319) 524-5599 or email: officemanager@keokukchamber.com
09/30/18 KEOKUK, IA
Bullis-Rutter Big Band Concert
Rand Park Pavilion / Entrance at N. 17th St. and Park Lane
2:00pm / Free will donations
Sponsored by the Rand Park Pavilion Commission
For information, call (319) 524-2050, ext. 105, (319) 524-5599 or email: apeevler@cityofkeokuk.org
OCTOBER
10/01/18 - 10/31/18 KEOKUK, IA
Keith Andrew Painting Exhibit
Keokuk Public Library / 210 N. 5th St. / Free Admission
For more information, call (319) 524-1483 or (319) 524-5599 or email: keokukpl@keokuk.lib.ia.us
10/03/18 KEOKUK, IA
First Wednesday's Jazz
The Hawkeye Restaurant / 105 N. Park Dr. / 8pm to 10pm / Free Admission
For more information, call (319) 524-7549 or (319) 524-5599 or email: info@hawkeyerestaurant.com
10/05/18 - 10/06/18 KEOKUK
ExScream Nightmarez Haunted House / Lake Cooper Foundation
810 Main St. / 6pm to 10pm / $7.00 admission
For more information, call (319) 520-5209 or (319) 524-5599
10/05/18 - 10/06/18 MT. PLEASANT
Midwest Haunted Rails Ghost Train / McMillan Park / 405 E. Threshers Rd.6:00 pm / $10.00 / Ages 4 & younger, free
For more information, contact the Midwest Central Railroad, (319) 385-2912 or www.mcrr.org
10/6/18 KEOKUK, IA
Farmer's Market
River City Mall Parking Lot / 300 Main St. / 7am - 11am
For information, call (217) 242-4061 or (319) 524-5599 or email: officemanager@keokukchamber.com
10/12/18 - 10/13/18 KEOKUK, IA
Conrad Nagel Film Festival / The Grand Theatre / 26 N. 6th St.
Times and Ticket Price TBA
For more information, call (319) 524-5599 or email: info@keokukiowatourism.org
10/12/18 - 10/13/18 KEOKUK
ExScream Nightmarez Haunted House / Lake Cooper Foundation
810 Main St. / 6pm to 10pm / $7.00 admission
For more information, call (319) 520-5209 or (319) 524-5599
10/12/18 - 10/13/18 MT. PLEASANT
Midwest Haunted Rails Ghost Train / McMillan Park / 405 E. Threshers Rd.
6:00 pm / $10.00 / Ages 4 & younger, free
For more information, contact the Midwest Central Railroad, (319) 385-2912 or www.mcrr.org
10/13/18 KEOKUK, IA
Farmer's Market
River City Mall Parking Lot / 300 Main St. / 7am - 11am
For information, call (217) 242-4061 or (319) 524-5599 or email: officemanager@keokukchamber.com
10/19/18 - 10/20/18 KEOKUK
ExScream Nightmarez Haunted House / Lake Cooper Foundation
810 Main St. / 6pm to 10pm / $7.00 admission
For more information, call (319) 520-5209 or (319) 524-5599
10/19/18 - 10/20/18 MT. PLEASANT
Midwest Haunted Rails Ghost Train / McMillan Park / 405 E. Threshers Rd.
6:00 pm / $10.00 / Ages 4 & younger, free
For more information, contact the Midwest Central Railroad, (319) 385-2912 or www.mcrr.org
10/20/18 KEOKUK, IA
Mississippi Rat Pak Car Club Toy Cruise
Walmart Parking Lot / 300 N. Park Dr. / 4:00pm to 8:00pm
For more information, call (319) 520-5133, (319) 524-5599 or email: kenlowman2001@yahoo.com
10/20/18 KEOKUK, IA
Fright Night
Rand Park / 4pm - 7pm / Sponsored by the Park & Recreation Board
For information, call (319) 524-2050 ext. 105, (319) 524-5599 or email: apeevler@cityofkeokuk.org
10/26/18 KEOKUK, IA
Dailey & Vincent Concert
The Grand Theatre / 26 N. 6th St. / 7:30pm
For information, call (319) 524-5599 or email: info@keokukiowatourism.org
10/26/18 - 10/27/18 KEOKUK
ExScream Nightmarez Haunted House / Lake Cooper Foundation
810 Main St. / 6pm to 10pm / $7.00 admission
For more information, call (319) 520-5209 or (319) 524-5599
10/26/18- 10/27/18 MT. PLEASANT
Midwest Haunted Rails Ghost Train / McMillan Park / 405 E. Threshers Rd.
6:00 pm / $10.00 / Ages 4 & younger, free
For more information, contact the Midwest Central Railroad, (319) 385-2912 or www.mcrr.org
10/27/18 NAUVOO, IL
Boo-ti-Ful Pumpkin Walk / Mulholland Street
For more information, call (217) 453-6648, (319) 524-5599 or email: vacation@beautifulnauvoo.com
10/31/18 KEOKUK, IA
Beggars Night & First Stop
City-wide Beggars' Night / 5:30pm to 7:30pm
First Stop sponsored by the Keokuk City Police Department / River City Mall / 5pm to 7pm
For more information, call (319) 524-2050 or (319) 524-5599
10/31/18 HAMILTON, IL
Beggars Night / 5pm to 8pm
For more information, call (217) 847-2936 or (319) 524-5599
10/31/18 MONTROSE, IA
Beggars Night / 5pm to 8pm
For more information, call (319) 463-5533 or (319) 524-5599
11/05/18 KEOKUK, IA
Sons of Serendip Concert / The Grand Theatre / 26 N. 6th St.
7:30pm / $20.00
For more information, call (319) 524-2220 or (319) 795-1413
11/07/18 KEOKUK, IA
First Wednesday's Jazz
The Hawkeye Restaurant / 105 N. Park Dr. / 8pm to 10pm / Free Admission
For more information, call (319) 524-7549 or (319) 524-5599 or email: info@hawkeyerestaurant.com
11/11/18 KEOKUK, IA
The Day of The Hunter Gatherer by Robert Vavra
428 Main St. / 2:00 pm / Freewill donation
Co-Sponsored by the Lee County Historical Society and the Great Dam Museum
For more information, call (217) 847-3290 or email: marilynm326@gmail.com
or https://www.humanitiesiowa.org/robert-vavra
11/11/18 KEOKUK, IA
Veteran's Day Memorial Service
Keokuk Veterans' Memorial / 1701 J St. / 11am
For more information, call (319) 524-7831 or (319) 524-5599
11/22/18 - 12/26/18 KEOKUK, IA
City of Christmas Display of Lights
Rand Park / Entrance at Intersection of N. 17th St. & Park Lane / Donations Accepted
For information, call (319) 524-1127, (319) 524-5599 or email: volunteer@cityofchristmas.org
DECEMBER
12/01/18 - 12/26/18 KEOKUK, IA
City of Christmas Display of Lights
Rand Park / Entrance at Intersection of N. 17th St. & Park Lane / Donations Accepted
For information, call (319) 524-1127, (319) 524-5599 or email: volunteer@cityofchristmas.org
12/01/18 - 12/31/18 VAN BUREN COUNTY, IA
Christmas in the Villages
Holiday events held throughout the villages of VanBuren County.
For information, call (319) 293-7111, (319) 524-5599 or email: info@villagesofvanburen.com
12/13/18, 12/14/18 & 12/15/18 CARTHAGE, IL
Celtic Yuletide Concert
The Legacy Theater / 1160 Buchanan St., Carthage, IL
For more information, call (217) 357-9479 or (319) 524-5599 or email: thelegacytheater@gmail.com
12/15/18 KEOKUK, IA
Wreaths Across American Ceremony
Keokuk National Cemetery /18th St. & Carroll St (circle drive by Superintendant building) / 11:00am
$15.00 Wreath Donation available until November 24. Deposit to any Connectioin Bank location.
Contact Terry DeJung, (319) 524-2340 for more information about donations.
For more information, call (319) 470-9733, (319) 524-2340 or (319) 524-5599
JANUARY
01/02/19 KEOKUK, IA
First Wednesday's Jazz
The Hawkeye Restaurant / 105 N. Park Dr. / 8pm to 10pm / Free Admission
For more information, call (319) 524-7549 or (319) 524-5599 or email: info@hawkeyerestaurant.com
01/19/19 - 01/20/19 KEOKUK, IA
35th Annual Bald Eagle Appreciation Days
River City Mall / 300 Main Street
For information, call (319) 524-5599 or email: info@keokukiowatourism.org
FEBRUARY
02/01/19 - 02/02/19 NAUVOO, IL
Untold Nauvoo Stories Symposium
Joseph Smith Historic Site Visitor Center / 865 Water Street
For information, call (217) 453-6648, (319) 524-5599 or email: vacation@beautifulnauvoo.com
02/06/19 KEOKUK, IA
First Wednesday's Jazz
The Hawkeye Restaurant / 105 N. Park Dr. / 8pm to 10pm / Free Admission
For more information, call (319) 524-7549 or (319) 524-5599 or email: info@hawkeyerestaurant.com
Heidi Riepe & Dr. Joel Brown Concert / The Grand Theatre / 26 N. 6th St.
7:30pm / $20.00
For more information, call (319) 524-2220 or (319) 795-1413
MARCH
03/06/19 KEOKUK, IA
First Wednesday's Jazz
The Hawkeye Restaurant / 105 N. Park Dr. / 8pm to 10pm / Free Admission
For more information, call (319) 524-7549 or (319) 524-5599 or email: info@hawkeyerestaurant.com
APRIL
04/03/19 KEOKUK, IA
First Wednesday's Jazz
The Hawkeye Restaurant / 105 N. Park Dr. / 8pm to 10pm / Free Admission
For more information, call (319) 524-7549 or (319) 524-5599 or email: info@hawkeyerestaurant.com
04/14/19 KEOKUK, IA
Quincy Symphony Orchestra Concert / The Grand Theatre / 26 N. 6th St.
$20.00 / 3:00pm
For more information, call (319) 524-2220 or (319) 795-1413
04/20/19 KEOKUK, IA
Mississippi Rat Pak Car Club Cruise Nite
Walmart Parking Lot / 300 N. Park Dr. / 5:00pm
For more information, call (319) 520-5133, (319) 524-5599 or email: kenlowman2001@yahoo.com
MAY
05/01/19 KEOKUK, IA
First Wednesday's Jazz
The Hawkeye Restaurant / 105 N. Park Dr. / 8pm to 10pm / Free Admission
For more information, call (319) 524-7549 or (319) 524-5599 or email: info@hawkeyerestaurant.com
13th Annual Back Alley Bandfest
6pm - 9pm
For information, call (319) 524-5056, (319) 524-5599 or email: director@mainstreetkeokuk.com
05/25/19 KEOKUK, IA
Farmer's Market
River City Mall Parking Lot / 300 Main St. / 7am - 11am
For information, call (217) 242-4061 or (319) 524-5599 or email: officemanager@keokukchamber.com
Historic St. Barnabus Chapel / Chestnut Street between 3rd & 4th Streets / 9am & 11am
For information, call (319) 463-5533 or (319) 524-5599 or email: info@keokukiowatourism.org
JUNE
06/01/19 KEOKUK, IA
Farmer's Market
River City Mall Parking Lot / 300 Main St. / 7am - 11am
For information, call (217) 242-4061 or (319) 524-5599 or email: officemanager@keokukchamber.com
06/05/19 KEOKUK, IA
The Hawkeye Restaurant / 105 N. Park Dr. / 8pm to 10pm / Free Admission
For more information, call (319) 524-7549 or (319) 524-5599 or email: info@hawkeyerestaurant.com
06/07/19 - 06/08/19 KEOKUK, IA
Flea Market by the River
Southside Boat Club / 625 Mississippi Dr. / (06/07/19) - 4pm to 9pm / (06/08/19) - 9am to 4pm
For more information, call (319) 524-7122 or (319) 524-5599 or http://www.southsideboatclub.com
06/07/19 - 06/09/19 FARMINGTON, IA
Strawberry Festival
Downtown Farmington and along the river front / Fun activities for the whole family
Free strawberries and ice cream. Visit the website for a schedule of events.
For more information, call (319) 524-878-4255 or (319) 524-5599 or email: farmingtonstrawberryfestival@gmail.com
06/08/19 KEOKUK, IA
Farmer's Market
River City Mall Parking Lot / 300 Main St. / 7am - 11am
For information, call (217) 242-4061 or (319) 524-5599 or email: officemanager@keokukchamber.com
06/08/19 KEOKUK, IA
Keokuk Cars and Coffee
Southside Boat Club / 625 Mississippi Dr. / 9am to 12pm / Free Admission
For more information, call (319) 520-8022 or (319) 524-5599 or email: burninrubber860@gmail.com
06/14/19 KEOKUK, IA
Flag Day Ceremony by the Elks
Rand Park Pavilion / Entrance at 17th Street & Park Place / 6:00 pm
For information, call (319) 524-2050 ext. 105 or (319) 524-5599 or email: apeevler@cityofkeokuk.org
Lee County Speedway Car Races
Lee County Fairgrounds / 1100 North Main Street
Gates open at 5:30pm / Hot Laps at 7pm / Racing at 7:30pm
For information, call (319) 371-6744, (319) 524-5599 or email: info@leecountyspeedway.com
06/15/19 KEOKUK, IA
Farmer's Market
River City Mall Parking Lot / 300 Main St. / 7am - 11am
For information, call (217) 242-4061 or (319) 524-5599 or email: officemanager@keokukchamber.com
06/15/19 KEOKUK, IA
Mississippi Rat Pak Car Club Cruise Nite
Walmart Parking Lot / 300 N. Park Dr. / 5:00pm
For more information, call (319) 520-5133, (319) 524-5599 or email: kenlowman2001@yahoo.com
Lee County Speedway Car Races
Lee County Fairgrounds / 1100 North Main Street
Gates open at 5:30pm / Hot Laps at 7pm / Racing at 7:30pm
For information, call (319) 371-6744, (319) 524-5599 or email: info@leecountyspeedway.com
06/22/19 KEOKUK, IA
Farmer's Market
River City Mall Parking Lot / 300 Main St. / 7am - 11am
For information, call (217) 242-4061 or (319) 524-5599 or email: officemanager@keokukchamber.com
Lee County Speedway Car Races
Lee County Fairgrounds / 1100 North Main Street
Gates open at 5:30pm / Hot Laps at 7pm / Racing at 7:30pm
For information, call (319) 371-6744, (319) 524-5599 or email: info@leecountyspeedway.com
06/29/19 KEOKUK, IA
Farmer's Market
River City Mall Parking Lot / 300 Main St. / 7am - 11am
For information, call (217) 242-4061 or (319) 524-5599 or email: officemanager@keokukchamber.com
JULY
07/04/19 KEOKUK, IA
Independence Day Celebrations
Rand Park / Sponsored by the Keokuk Parks & Recreation Board
For information, call (319) 524-2050, ext. 105, (319) 524-5599 or email: apeevler@cityofkeokuk.org
07/06/19 KEOKUK, IA
Farmer's Market
River City Mall Parking Lot / 300 Main St. / 7am - 11am
For information, call (217) 242-4061 or (319) 524-5599 or email: officemanager@keokukchamber.com
07/06/19 HAMILTON, IL
Mississippi Rat Pak Car Club Show
For more information, call (319) 520-5133, (319) 524-5599 or email: kenlowman2001@yahoo.com
07/13/19 KEOKUK, IA
Farmer's Market
River City Mall Parking Lot / 300 Main St. / 7am - 11am
For information, call (217) 242-4061 or (319) 524-5599 or email: officemanager@keokukchamber.com
07/20/19 KEOKUK, IA
Farmer's Market
River City Mall Parking Lot / 300 Main St. / 7am - 11am
For information, call (217) 242-4061 or (319) 524-5599 or email: officemanager@keokukchamber.com
07/20/19 KEOKUK, IA
Mississippi Rat Pak Car Club Cruise Nite
Walmart Parking Lot / 300 N. Park Dr. / 5:00pm
For more information, call (319) 520-5133, (319) 524-5599 or email: kenlowman2001@yahoo.com
07/24/19 - 07/28/19 KAHOKA, MO
Clark County Fair
For information, call (319) 524-5599 or email directly on website
08/8/19 - 08/11/19 WEST POINT, IA
Sweet Corn Festival
For information, call (319) 561-3292, (319) 524-5599 or email: wpcornfest@gmail.com
08/10/19 KEOKUK, IA
Farmer's Market
River City Mall Parking Lot / 300 Main St. / 7am - 11am
For information, call (217) 242-4061 or (319) 524-5599 or email: officemanager@keokukchamber.com
08/10/19 KEOKUK, IA
Keokuk Cars and Coffee
Southside Boat Club / 625 Mississippi Dr. / 9am to 12pm / Free Admission
For more information, call (319) 520-8022 or (319) 524-5599 or email: burninrubber860@gmail.com
08/15/19 - 08/17/19 MONTROSE, IA
Watermelon Festival
City Park - 300th St., Montrose, IA
For information, call (319) 463-5533 or (319) 524-5599 or email: info@keokukiowatourism.org
08/16/19 - 08/17/19 KEOKUK, IA
Rollin' on the River Blues Fest
Victory Park / 311 Mississippi Dr.
For information, call (660) 754-6679, (319) 524-5599 or email: rollinontheriver11@gmail.com
Farmer's Market
River City Mall Parking Lot / 300 Main St. / 7am - 11am
For information, call (217) 242-4061 or (319) 524-5599 or email: officemanager@keokukchamber.com
08/17/19 KEOKUK, IA
10th Annual Gil Sargent Memorial Hoopin' on the River 3 on 3
United Presbyterian Church / 102 Main St.
For information, call (319) 795-3787 or (319) 524-5599 or email: tj.sargent@keokukschools.org
08/17/19 KEOKUK, IA
Mississippi Rat Pak Car Club Cruise Nite
Walmart Parking Lot / 300 N. Park Dr. / 5:00pm
For more information, call (319) 520-5133, (319) 524-5599 or email: kenlowman2001@yahoo.com
Big Dam Street Festival
8th through 12th Streets on Johnson Street
For information, call (319) 520-5209 or (319) 524-5599 or email: staff@lakecooperfoundation.com
08/24/19 KEOKUK, IA
Farmer's Market
River City Mall Parking Lot / 300 Main St. / 7am - 11am
For information, call (217) 242-4061 or (319) 524-5599 or email: officemanager@keokukchamber.com
08/29/19 - 09/02/19 MT. PLEASANT, IA
Old Threshers' Reunion
For information, call (319) 385.8937, (319) 524-5599 or email: otadmin@oldthreshers.org
08/30/19 - 09/01/19 NAUVOO, IL
Grape Festival
Nauvoo State Park and surroundings areas in Nauvoo
For information, call (217) 453-6648, (319) 524-5599 or email: vacation@beautifulnauvoo.com
Links to Area Communities
Burlington, Iowa Fort Madison, Iowa Montrose, Iowa Mt. Pleasant, Iowa Villages of VanBuren County, Iowa
Hamilton, Illinois Nauvoo, Illinois Kahoka, Missouri Wayland, Missouri