August 19th, 2008
Seed Savers Exchange of Decorah, Iowa, is hosting a free Tomato Tastin and Seed Saving Workshop on Saturday, August 30th at the Lillian Goldman Visitors Center.
The Tomato Tasting will run from 1:00-5:00 pm, offering visitors the opportunity to sample a wide variety of tomatoes and learn the basics of tomato seed preservation.
Tomato Seed Saving Workshops are scheduled for 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm.
Free will donations are appreciated.
Bed and Breakfast Lodging for this event can be found at:
Our Tara Inn
Dug Road Inn
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August 19th, 2008
The 2008 Iowa Wine Festival is a one-day event held from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, August 23, 2008 on the Indianola Town Square with entertainment from Tony Valdez & The Large Band and Big Daddy Blues. Click here for a full schedule of events
This year’s Festival will offer a variety of Iowa grown wines to both sample and buy, as well as, an assortment of art, food and other exhibits as well as the return of Chef John Weiler of Flemings Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar!
Tickets for this event $25 in advance and are available at Participating Metro Hy-Vee Food Stores, The Indianola Hy-Vee and The Indianola Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are only available on the day of the festival at the gate for $30 each. Wine Sampling is free. This is a 21 and older event and ID’s will be checked at the door. Please contact the Indianola Chamber of Commerce to order tickets over the phone…
Need lodging? Garden and Galley Bed & Breakfast
This 1950’s Frank Lloyd Wright style home sits on nine rolling acres in town features an apple orchard, peaceful gardens and magnificent country views from practically every window! The Inn has four themed bedrooms with private baths — all rooms have spectacular views of the South River Valley and the picture-perfect Grant Wood countryside. Located just minutes away from three wineries and the City of Des Moines. For more information call (515) 961-7749, or visit Garden and Galley Bed & Breakfast’s website at www.gardenandgalley.com
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August 19th, 2008
Clear Lake, IA ~ Spirit In The Park is an all day Christian concert and is free to all who attend. There will be seven musical groups performing. Groups include Southern Gospel, Contemporary Christian and Bluegrass Gospel. Performers include The Brown Family, Jason Gray, David Bush, Connie Strange, The Alzen Family, Ashley Reynolds and Jon Anderson.
Sunday, August 17, 2008 ~ Noon to 9 p.m.
For lodging contact:
Blessing on Main
Dickson’s Landing
Larch Pine Inn
Old Glory Inn and Suites
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August 16th, 2008
Iowa travelers can often find out about out-of-the-way and new bed and breakfast lodging accommodations by searching the Internet for press releases.
A great one for anyone planning to travel in the northwest section Iowa can be found at http://www.prlog.org/10106135-labor-day-rest-relaxation-in-nw-iowa.html
If you want to learn about new website’s launched by NW Iowa innkeepers press releases can also be of great value — like this one or this one.
If you are family planning to travel, this press release about lodging at Self-Serve & Self-Catering Cottages, Barns & Cabins will be of great interest.
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August 15th, 2008
Spencer, Iowa ~ The Clay County Fair has come a long way since it grew out of a series of homestead era fairs, agricultural society expositions, a state high-wheel-bicycle meet, a trotting association and community barbecues and picnics — held in Spencer in 1871, only five years after pioneer settlers drove their covered wagons from Wisconsin to Spencer Grove. For entertainment this first fair ran races with horses and riders from Sioux Rapids, Peterson and Emmetsburg. Today, the Clay County fair is the largest county fair in the state of Iowa. It has the second largest agricultural exposition in North America. Bringing in over 310,000 visitors a year, the Clay County Fair is one of the largest county fairs in the USA.
If you plan to visit the fair this year, you will want to consider lodging at one of these fine northwest Iowa bed and breakfast establishments — and, be sure to visit their booth in the Ag Building’s basement during the run of the fair, which is Sep 6 - 14, 2008.
Albert City: Camp Bean B&B
Algona: Hearten Bed & Breakfast
Carroll: Adams Street B&B
Cherokee: Prairie Path Lodge
Clear Lake:
Blessing on Main
Dickson’s Landing
Larch Pine Inn
Old Glory Inn and Suites
Denison:
Providence Inn Bed & Breakfast
Hartwig House Inn
Emmetsburg: Queen Marie Victorian B&B
Forest City: Elderberry Inn
Fostoria: Prairie Cottage
Kanawha: The Old Bank Winery & Inn
Lake Park: Engel’s Lakeside
Lakeview: East Shore B&B
Larchwood: Aunt Reba’s B&B
Linn Grove: Inspiration Inn
Mason City: The Decker House
Odebolt: Hattie Grace
Okoboji: The Wild Rose
Pocahontas: Halderwood Farms Bed & Breakfast
Spencer: Hannah Marie Country Inn
Spirit Lake: Kingman Place
St. Ansgar: Blue Bell Inn B&B and Tea Room
Storm Lake: Metcalf House
West Bend: The Living Vine B&B
West Lake Okoboji: Okoboji Country Inn
Westside: Deb’s B&B
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August 15th, 2008
Beginning in Late September running through Late October the Fall Foliage displays are magnificent in Northeast Iowa. Limestone Bluffs, local streams, and rivers add to the splendor Mother Nature creates every fall in Northeast Iowa. Frequently described as, “Iowa’s Little Switzerland”, Allamakee county and surrounding areas are true “undiscovered treasures”.
Looking for the perfect place to stay while enjoying the Fall Displays? Our Tara Inn has a view of Three States from our deck and great room. Enjoy sitting on the Gazebo watching the Sunset.
To make reservations call 563-568-2665 or online at www.ourtara.com
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August 15th, 2008
Over Forty Artisians are included in Northeast Iowa Studio Artist’s Tour this October 10, 11, & 12, 2008. Our Tara Inn is a proud supporter of this years self guided tour and invites tour participants to “drop in” for a visit as they “tour past”. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. If you are looking for lodging while you are in the area, Our Tara Inn still has rooms available. Call 563-568-2665 or online at www.ourtara.com for reservations.
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August 14th, 2008
Don’t miss the 4th Iowa Wine Festival in Indianola Saturday, August 23 from 1:00 - 9:00 around the city square. www.iowawinefestival.org Come enjoy the best of Iowa’s wine right in the ‘Napa Valley’ of the state! Wine, great food, grape stomping, food demonstrations using wine as the key ingredient and great music by Tony Valdez and The Large Band Big Daddy Blues. Be sure to stop at the Iowa Bed and Breakfast Innkeeper’s SW region booth for delicious wine biscuits and gourmet olives. www.iabedandbreakfast.com Need a place to stay? The Garden and Galley B&B right in Indianola is the perfect pairing with the wine festival! www.gardenandgalley.com
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