Keokuk Area Event Calendar
2018 KEOKUK AREA EVENT DATES
2019 KEOKUK AREA EVENT DATES
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11/01/18 - 11/31/18 KEOKUK, IA
Gin Lammert Media 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
11/17/18 KEOKUK, IA
Festival of Trees & Gifts / River City Mall
300 Main St. / 7:00 pm / $15.00 admission
Sponsored by the Keokuk Art Center
For information, call (319) 524-8834 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
11/23/18 FORT MADISON, IA
Christmas Lighted Parade
Avenue G, beginning at 11th Street to Riverview Park
6:30 pm
For more information, call (319) 372-5471 or (319) 524-5599 or visit www.fortmadison.com
11/24/18 ARGYLE, IA
Country Music Show / Argyle Gym
1784 295th Ave / 7pm / $l0 per person, at door only
For more information, call (319) 524-5599 or email: info@keokukiowatourism.org
DECEMBER
12/01/18 KEOKUK, IA
Cookies & Cocoa with Santa / Unity-Point Health Hospital Lobby
1600 Morgan Street / 9am to 2pm / Public event open to all ages
For information, call (319) 524-7150
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
12/07/18 KEOKUK, IA
Puttin’ on the Glitz / Downtown Keokuk Retail Shops
For information, call (319) 524-5055 or email:director@mainstreetkeokuk.com
12/08/18 KEOKUK, IA
Switchback Christmas Concert / Keokuk Union Depot
100 Mississippi Dr. / 7:30pm / $15 admission at the door
For information, call (319) 524-1221 or email: artworks1221@gmail.com
12/13/18 - 12/15/18 CARTHAGE, IL
Michael Londra’s Celtic Yuletide / Legacy Theater
1160 Buchanan St. / Thursday & Friday, 7:00pm; Saturday, 2:00pm
Tickets available at: www.thelegacytheater.com
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 CARTHAGE, IL
Ultimate Elvis Tribute / Legacy Theater
1160 Buchanan St. / 2:00pm
Tickets available at: www.thelegacytheater.com
For more information, call (217) 357-9479 or (319) 524-5599 or email: thelegacytheater@gmail.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
02/22/19 KEOKUK, IA
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
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
05/04/19 KEOKUK, IA
Civil War Salute to Veterans by the Lee County Veterans’ Project
Oakland Cemetery / 1802 Carroll St. / 1:00 pm / Free Admission
For more information, call (319) 795-9512 or (319) 524-5599 or email: info@keokukiowatourism.org
Tribute to Neil Diamond / Legacy Theater
1160 Buchanan St. / 7:00pm
Tickets available at: www.thelegacytheater.com
For more information, call (217) 357-9479 or (319) 524-5599 or email: thelegacytheater@gmail.com
05/11/19 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
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
St. Barnabus Memorial Day Concert
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
07/03/19 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
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
Nauvoo Pageant
260 N. Partridge St. / Tuesdays through Saturdays / 8:30pm / Free admission
For information, call (217) 453-2429, (319) 524-5599 or email: thenauvoopageant@gmail.com
07/10/19 - 07/15/19 DONNELLSON, IA
Lee County Fair
Donnellson Fairgrounds / 1100 N. Main St.
For information, call (319) 835-5517 or email: lindsayblampe@gmail.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
07/13/19 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
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
07/26/19 DONNELLSON, IA
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
07/27/19 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
07/09/19-08/03/19 NAUVOO, IL
Nauvoo Pageant
260 N. Partridge St. / Tuesdays through Saturdays / 8:30pm / Free admission
For information, call (217) 453-2429, (319) 524-5599 or email: thenauvoopageant@gmail.com
08/2/19 - 08/4/19 HAMILTON, IL
Western Illinois Old Threshers / 1570 North County Road 900 (N. 19th Street)
For information, call (217) 845-3041, (319) 524-5599
08/03/19 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
08/07/19 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
08/7/19 - 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
08/17/19 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
08/17/19 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
09/28/19 KEOKUK, IA
17th Annual Pioneer Patriots Day
Hosted by the Lee County Pioneer Cemetery Association
Location TBA / 1:00 pm / Free Admission
For more information, call (319) 795-9512 or (319) 524-5599 or email: info@keokukiowatourism.org
08/29/19 - 09/01/19 MT. PLEASANT, IA
Old Threshers' Reunion
For information, call (319) 385.8937, (319) 524-5599 or email: otadmin@oldthreshers.org
08/29/19 - 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
08/31/19 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
SEPTEMBER
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
08/29/19 - 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
09/02/19 KEOKUK, IA
Labor Day Parade
Begins at 20th and Main
Streets / 11am / ends at Main and 4th Streets
For information, call (319) 838-2901 or (319) 524-5599 or email: info@keokukiowatourism.org
09/04/19 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
09/04/19 - 09/07/19 FORT MADISON, IA
Tri-State Rodeo / C.E. Richards Arena / 2103 303rd Ave.
For more information, call (319) 372-2550 or (319) 524-5599
09/07/19 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
09/12/19 - 09/14/19 KAHOKA, MO
Clark County Mule Festival / Clark County Fairgrounds
For information, call (660) 341-4835 or (319) 524-5599 or email: mules4me59@gmail.com
09/14/19 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
09/14/19 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
09/20/19 - 09/22/19 KAHOKA, MO
Clark County Mule Festival / Clark County Fairgrounds
For information, call (660) 341-4835 or (319) 524-5599 or email: mules4me59@gmail.com
09/21/19 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
Larry Sparks & The Lonesome Ramblers / Legacy Theater
1160 Buchanan St. / 7:00 pm
Tickets available at: www.thelegacytheater.com
For more information, call (217) 357-9479 or (319) 524-5599 or email: thelegacytheater@gmail.com
09/28/19 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
09/27/19 - 09/29/19 HAMILTON, IL
Geode Fest / Coordinated by the Keokuk Area Convention & Tourism Bureau
For information, call (319) 524-5599 or email: info@keokukiowatourism.org
OCTOBER
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
10/5/19 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
10/12/19 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
NOVEMBER
11/06/19 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
11/11/19 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
11/28/19 - 12/26/19 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
12/01/19 - 12/26/19 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
12/14/19 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
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