On October 24th six wineries will join with the merchants to present a taste tasting celebration from 1 PM to 4PM. Call the Chamber at 1-877-648-5549 to reserve your wine glass and join the fun. Make it a weekend and stay at the Bed and Breakfast of Cabin Cove. www.cabincove.com

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:

Come join other talented quilters for a weekend for sharing and learning and having fun. Make a reservation to stay at Cabin Cove where you will enjoy the wonderful scenery on the Iowa River.

Classic Rock & Roll with some Country. Friday June 26th.

Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of Elkader and Cedar St. Suites with friends! We have two bedroom full suites to accommodate a fun weekend.

Check us out at www.elkadersuites.com or call Rebecca to reserve the weekend. 563-880-1233. Music by Midlife Crisis.

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.

Fun for everyone is planned at Lansing’s Fish Days. Live Music, Minnow Races, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, Co-Ed Softball Tournaments, Carnivals, and even Granny Basketball. There will be something to entertain everyone in the family. Stay at Our Tara Inn and enjoy a quiet night and a hearty Country Breakfast Buffet. Visit our website at www.ourtara.com