Keokuk Area Event Calendar
2019 KEOKUK AREA EVENT DATES
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2019 KEOKUK AREA EVENT DATES
Historic Keokuk Photos Exhibit
Keokuk Art Center / 210 N. 5th St.
For more information, call (319) 524-1483 or (319) 524-5599 or email: artworks1221@gmail.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
07/19/19 CARTHAGE, IL
Gordon Mote Concert / 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
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
Big Huge Concert / Rand Park Pavilion / 1401 Stripe St.
7:00 p.m. / Freewill donation / www.randparkpavilion.com
Sponsored by the Rand Park Pavilion Commission
For more information, call (319) 524-2050 - ext. 108, (319) 524-5599 or email: apeevler@cityofkeokuk.org
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
07/27/19 KEOKUK, IA
Ragbrai XLVII - Final Day Tire Dip
Mississippi Riverfront / More information TBA
For information, call (319) 524-5599 or email: info@keokukiowatourism.org
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
Cody James Ministries, Praise in the Park / Rand Park Pavilion / 1401 Stripe St.
7:00 p.m. / Freewill donation / www.randparkpavilion.com
For more information, call (319) 524-2050 - ext. 108, (319) 524-5599 or email: apeevler@cityofkeokuk.org
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
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
Leaving Abbey / Rand Park Pavilion / 1401 Stripe St.
7:30 p.m. / Freewill donation / www.randparkpavilion.com
Sponsored by the Rand Park Pavilion Commission
For more information, call (319) 524-2050 - ext. 108, (319) 524-5599 or email: apeevler@cityofkeokuk.org
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
09/14/19 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
09/22/19 KEOKUK, IA
Bullis-Rutter Big Band / Rand Park Pavilion / 1401 Stripe St.
2:00 p.m. / Freewill donation / www.randparkpavilion.com
Sponsored by the Rand Park Pavilion Commission
For more information, call (319) 524-2050 - ext. 108, (319) 524-5599 or email: apeevler@cityofkeokuk.org
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
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
09/28/19 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
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
10/10/19 CARTHAGE, IL
Dennis Watkins, Magician-Mentalist / 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
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
10/18/19 - 10/19/19 KEOKUK, IA
Conrad Nagel Film Festival / The Grand Theatre / 26 N. 6th St.
For information, call (319) 524-5055 or email:director@mainstreetkeokuk.com
10/19/19 CARTHAGE, IL
Bee Gees Gold Tribute / Legacy Theater
1160 Buchanan St. / 2:00 pm
Tickets available at: www.thelegacytheater.com
For more information, call (217) 357-9479 or (319) 524-5599 or email: thelegacytheater@gmail.com
10/19/19 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
10/26/19 NAUVOO, IL
Boo-ti-Ful Pumpkin Walk / Mulholland Street
For more information, call (217) 453-6648, (319) 524-5599 or email: vacation@beautifulnauvoo.com
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
11/09/19 CARTHAGE, IL
The Highwaymen Live / 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
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
12/01/19 - 12/31/19 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
12/05/19 - 12/07/19 CARTHAGE, IL
Minnesota Ballet - The Nutcracker / Legacy Theater
1160 Buchanan St. / Dec. 5, 7:00 pm, Dec. 6, 7:00 pm and Dec. 7, 2:00 pm
Tickets available at: www.thelegacytheater.com
For more information, call (217) 357-9479 or (319) 524-5599 or email: thelegacytheater@gmail.com
12/21/19 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
JANUARY, 2020
01/18/20 - 01/19/20 KEOKUK, IA
36th Annual Bald Eagle Appreciation Days
River City Mall / 300 Main Street
For information, call (319) 524-5599 or email: info@keokukiowatourism.org
FEBRUARY, 2020
02/05/20 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
02/07/20 - 02/08/20 NAUVOO, IL
Untold Nauvoo Stories Symposium / Various locations in Nauvoo / Admission fees apply
For information, call (217) 453-6648, (319) 524-5599 or email: vacation@beautifulnauvoo.com
MARCH, 2020
03/04/20 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, 2020
04/01/20 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
MAY, 2020
05/06/20 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
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
05/15/20 - 05/16/20 WAYLAND, MO
Rust Revival 2019
Downtown Wayland, MO / Begins 05/17/19 at noon until 05/18/19 at 11:00 pm
For more information, call (309) 337-0096 or (319) 524-5599 or email: Untiltheendproductionsllc@gmail.com
Alley Cat Bicycle Rally
9:00 a.m. / $15.00 Registration / Start & Finish Lines at 511 Blondeau St.
For information, call (319) 524-5056, (319) 524-5599 or email: director@mainstreetkeokuk.com
05/22/20 KEOKUK, IA
14th Annual Back Alley Bandfest
6pm - 9pm / Various Locations TBA
For information, call (319) 524-5056, (319) 524-5599 or email: director@mainstreetkeokuk.com
05/23/20 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
06/03/20 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
06/05/20 - 06/07/20 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
06/06/20 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
06/13/20 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
06/14/20 KEOKUK, IA
Flag Day Ceremony / Rand Park Pavilion / 1401 Stripe St.
6:00 p.m. / www.randparkpavilion.com
Sponsored by Elks Lodge
For more information, call (319) 524-2050 - ext. 108, (319) 524-5599 or email: apeevler@cityofkeokuk.org
06/12/20 DONNELLSON, IALee 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
06/20/20 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
06/20/20 KEOKUK, IA
Radio Keokuk Music Festival / Rand Park Pavilion / 1401 Stripe St.
3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. / Free admission / www.radiokeokuk.com
For more information, call (319) 524-5410, (319) 524-5599 or https://www.facebook.com/radiokeokuk/
06/19/20 DONNELLSON, IALee 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
06/26/20 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
06/27/20 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
07/01/20 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
07/04/20 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
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
07/08/20 - 07/13/20 DONNELLSON, IA
Lee County Fair / Donnellson Fairgrounds
1100 N. Main St.
For information, call (319) 835-5517 or email: lindsayblampe@gmail.com
07/11/20 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
07/11/20 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
07/18/20 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
07/22/20 - 07/26/20 KAHOKA, MO
Clark County Fair
For information, call (319) 524-5599 or email directly on website
07/25/20 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
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