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The Iowa State Fair is one of the biggest fairs in the country. The fair has been held annually for nearly 150 years, drawing over a million of visitors each year in early August. Visitors can expect to find all of the traditional fair foods, events and exhibitions on a grand scale. Throughout the fair, you will find a wide array of contests, from the best legs to the best garden produce and everything in between. Right off the midway, fairgoers will find rides and games that remain open well into the evening hours. Each night the evening sky is lit up by a dazzling fireworks display that signals the end of the fair for the day.
Nearly every town in America has some form of Oktoberfest each year and Iowa is no exception. One of the most popular Oktoberfest celebrations you will find in Iowa is at The Amana Colonies. This small community has roots firmly in its German heritage and maintained one of the longest running independent societies in the nation. Throughout the three-day festival, visitors enjoy live performances and contest, including the annual ¡°Home Brewers Competition¡°. During the first week of October, thousands experience some of the most authentic German food, beer and hospitality in the country.
The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival has been an annual event in Iowa for over two decades. From late June to the 4th of July visitors to the festival enjoy a myriad of events that are sponsored by local businesses and the community as a whole. For nearly two weeks, exhibitions, contests and lightshows all lead up to the grand finale synchronized fire works display on the fourth.
One of the most unusual annual events in Iowa is Ragbrai. Thousands of cyclists traverse the state each August, all following a pre-determined map. Each year the cyclists stop at different towns and cities throughout the state, often causing a town celebration. Over the years, people have ridden bikes that are more elaborate and worn outlandish costumes, much to the delight of local residents who watch the cyclists pass by from the roadsides and their own front yards. If you plan on coming to Iowa to see Ragbrai at one of the host towns, you should make reservations early as rooms fill up fast.
The Des Moines Arts Festival in the state capitol draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year at the end of June. For three days, the City of Des Moines celebrates the arts and local artists via exhibitions and art shows. Entrance to the event is free and highlights some of the finest artists in Iowa and around the country.
A visit to Iowa in the fall isn¡¯t complete until you have been to one of the states many sweet corn festivals, and one of the largest festivals of its kind is found at West Point. Each year in mid-August, visitors enjoy a local festival in a relaxed country atmosphere. Some of the events offered include the corn-eating contest, tractor pull and water fights. Enjoy barbequed chicken and fresh sweet corn everyday of the festival as you experience this long-standing Iowa tradition.
Vacationers to Iowa find a charming and relaxed atmosphere that can only be found in the Midwest. From the busy and eclectic cycling of Ragbrai, to the old-fashion sweet corn festivals, planning a trip to include one of Iowa¡¯s many events is well worth it. |
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