Articles Tagged: Festivals

Iowa offensive lineman Gennings Dunker won the 2022 Solon Beef Days Hay Bale Toss after being the only competitor to clear the 12-foot, 6-inch bar. Some Hawkeyes weren’t far behind, including Riley Moss.

People gathered in Solon, Iowa on Friday, July 16, 2022 for Solon Beef Days.

Hundreds of jugglers came to enjoy the 75th International Jugglers’ Association festival.

An annual holiday tradition comes to life through Festival of Trees. Festive trees are sponsored and themed by area businesses, organizations and individuals, then put on display for a silent auction bid in a holiday setting that is welcoming to all ages and interests

Food, entertainment and, of course art vendors, continue Sunday in downtown Iowa City.

The three-day event will take place in Iowa City and celebrate its 40th anniversary.

It’s easy to find day trips around Eastern Iowa with festivals all summer long. Here’s a guide to explosions of art in parks and streets, cultural and heritage festivals — and lots and lots of fireworks.

DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) — A taxpayer-funded tourism agency in Alabama is standing by its chief executive after he pleaded guilty to felony fraud in Cedar Rapids, where a music festival he oversaw lost millions.

With special art installations throughout the city and newly incorporated festivals, Cedar Rapids is making new efforts during Welcoming Week to support immigrants who will be critical to the future of Cedar Rapids.

Check out these ways to celebrate summer’s final holiday hurrah in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City areas.

Find all the kernels of information you need for fun here.

Festival entertains young and young at heart

Summer celebrations are back, and we’ve rounded up lots of options for fun in the sun or under the stars.

Hody 2021 will take place May 21 to 23, with food, wine, music and more.