The Emma Big Bear Foundation presents the Emma Big Bear 150th Birthday Celebration on Saturday, July 6 from 11am-4pm at the Marquette Community Center. Join us for a program and exhibit of baskets and artifacts.

Enjoy music by the Bruce Bearinger Band from 1-4pm on June 29 at Eagles Landing Winery in Marquette!

Join Classic Tractors, Clermont IA, on their 15th Annual Spring Ride enjoying beautiful NE Iowa on June 29th.  The rain date is Sunday, June 30th. The 50 mile ride leaves at 8:30am from the Clermont City Park, 505 Larrabee St. Clermont. Registration is from 7-8:15am with coffee, donuts, and good fellowship! From Clermont, the ride heads to scenic Wadena for morning break. Then onto Volga City Park for a catered lunch, cost around $8. Then the ride picks up elevation as we head to Osborne, Clayton County’s Conservation Center near Elkader. The ride returns to Clermont via Elkader and Elgin. No tractor, no problem — ride ther comfy 20 passenger covered “People Hauler”. Be sure to call ahead to reserve your seat. Special rates offered for families and tractors with wagons. Classic Tractors is a non-profit corporation, Ride proceeds go to local food pantries, NICC Student Crisis Fund, and historic preservation and community betterment projects.   To pre-register or info call: Denny Wilkins 563-379-0817 or Jan Bear 563-380-7600.

PRCA Rodeo Performances Thursday, Friday & Saturday night. Many events take place throughout the week, such as a golf tournament, kid’s carnival, lunch in the park, and much more! We finish off the weekend with the Firemen’s Breakfast and Demolition Derby on Sunday. Our event is always the LAST FULL weekend in June. There’s fun for all at the Edgewood Pro Rodeo Days! See the schedule of events here.

Featuring Barbershop Music by Keystone Chorus, Comedy by The Elkader Opera House Players, and Food by Volga City Opera House… this is the first Dinner & Show performance in the Volga City Opera House since the flood of 1999. Thank you Keystone Chorus and Elkader Opera House players for your generosity in supporting the ongoing renovation of the 1914 Volga City Opera House. Visit Facebook for more information. A Smile And A Song Poster

On July 12 at 5pm, celebrate 60 years of Clayton County Conservation! Enjoy hot dogs at 5pm, presentation at 6pm, smores and explore at 7pm, and kids activities throughout! Osborne Park – 29862 Osborne Rd., Elkader RSVP by calling 563-245-1516 or emailing cccb@claytoncountyia.gov

Join us as we paddle, pedal, and pour on the Second Saturday of each month June through October. Meet at the Elkader White Water Park at 10am, paddle to Motor Mill in the river vessel of your choosing, bike back to Elkader along Galaxy Road, Grandview Road & Highway 13, and then pour a beverage at Deb’s Brewtopia to complete this leisure triathlon. This is a casual club and all are invited to participate at no cost. Clayton County Conservation Board, the Turkey River Recreational Corridor, Deb’s Brewtopia, and Turkey River Rentals LLC are happy to promote this event. If you’re in need of livery or shuttle service, please contact Turkey River Rentals at 563.245.3802.

Opening reception 6-8pm, June 7 at the Left Bank Shop and Gallery. Live music and refreshments, artist introductions at 6:30.