Centerville 2009 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Second Sunday at Second Baptist, 6 p.m., Historic Second Baptist Church on Hwy 5 South, Centerville
The public is invited to listen to Gospel singing and join in on sing-a-longs on the second Sunday of each month.
Rathbun Country Music Theater
April -October
Saturday Evenings, 8 p.m., One Mile North of the Rathbun Dam
Iowa’s longest running country music show features family style entertainment. Shows feature house band with comedian and weekly guests. Admission $8 adults, Children 5 thru 11 $3. For more information www.nemr.net/~wdickers/index.html. 660-344-2310.
Moravia Farmer’s Market
May–October
Every Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m., Moravia City Park.
Homegrown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, crafts.
Friday Trolley Tours
May-Sept.
Every Friday at 1:30 p.m., Leaving from The Continental Hotel
Friday Trolley Tours travel to historic and scenic locations throughout the county and including Courthouse Square District, Mansions on Drake Avenue, the Levee and Historic Churches. Narrative excursion is sponsored by Historic Preservation Corporation. Cost is $5.
GPS Wildflower Hike
Sat., May 11, 1 p.m.
Sharon Bluffs State Park
Learn basic GPS navigation while searching for late woodland wildflowers. Limited number of GPS units so call today to reserve one, 641-856-8528. This event involves mild hiking up and down steep and/or uneven terrain.
Annual Music Festival
May 21-23
Unionville, Iowa. Jam sessions, food served on site. Held in City Park.
Friday Night Live!
May 29
Sounds and Suds on the Square. Kick back and enjoy a great band, food and beer on the Centerville Square from 6 to 10 p.m.
Walleye Fishing Tournament at Rathbun Lake
May 31
Sponsored by Iowa Association of Walleye Angelers. Visit www.walleyepromotions.com
Centerville Farmer’s Market
June-October
Every Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. and Every Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m.,
Historic Courthouse Square District.
The Farmer’s Markets specialize in fresh produce, crafts, baked goods, jams and jellies, honey, ethnic foods.
Municipal Band Concerts
June-July
Thursday Evenings, June 4, 11, 18, 25 and July 2, and 9 - 8 p.m., Historic Courthouse Square District
90-minute concert featuring local musicians and a weekly theme. Ice cream social. Free.
Midwest Family Rodeo
June 6, July 18 and 25, August 8 and 22
Williams Moravia Arena, Moravia, Iowa
Crappie Masters Fishing Tournament at Rathbun Lake
June 13
Visit www.crappiemasters.net
Centerville Wine and Fine Arts Festival
June 13, Centerville Historic Courthouse District
Event begins at 3 p.m.
Enjoy Iowa wines and gourmet foods. Taste Iowa wines and enjoy complimentary foods. Browse the art tents while enjoying musical entertainment. Other events include grape stomping, art auctions, wine pairing presentations and cooking demonstrations.
Centerville Civil War Reenactment
June 13 and 14
Appanoose County Fairgrounds
Union and Confederate soldiers in authentic dress re-enact the Battle of Poison Spring, Arkansas. Food, demonstations, entertainment.
June 13
Chalk the Walk, Centerville Square
Participants create sidewalk art with prizes awarded for best artwork
Iowa Stock Dog Trials
June 20, Williams Moravia Arena, Moravia, Iowa
Summer Garden Tour
June 20, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sponsored by the Centerville Garden Club, the tour will offer a variety of design elements such as water, architectural, stone, and whimsical. Five gardens will be featured with the tour beginning at Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Centerville. Tickets are $10 per person or $20 for tour and lunch. For more information, prlind@abilitiesfund.org.
Relay for Life, Fundraiser for American Cancer Society
Begins at 6 p.m. on June 20 and ends at 6 a.m. to June 21
Lakeview Elementary.
Moravia Mule Show
June 27, Williams Moravia Arena, Moravia, Iowa
Friday Night Live!
June 26
Sounds and Suds on the Square. Kick back and enjoy a great band, food and beer on the Centerville Square from 6 to 10 p.m.
July 4
Fireworks displays in Exline, Moravia and other Appanoose County Communities at dusk.
Appanoose County Train Rides
July 11 & 12
Departure times 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday; 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.. on Sunday. Moravia Wabash Depot.
Travel the historic Wabash Line on a 90-minute excursion in an open-air passenger car. Adults $10; children 5-12 $6; children under 5 $2. Reservations recommended 800-611-3800.
Children’s Theatre and Fine Arts Festival
July 11
Historic Courthouse District. This regional event features children performing dance, choral and instrumental music and more than 200 exhibits of children’s art on display. Children also participate in mural painting, crafts, trolley rides and jumping tents. The afternoon is concluded with a Missoula Children’s Theatre Production of Pinnochio at the Simon Estes Auditorium.
Appanoose County Fair
July 19-25
Fairgrounds, Centerville
Exhibits, daily entertainment including music, rodeo, demolition derby. Daily and Weekly Admission.
Ridiculous Days
July 30-August 1
Centerville
City-wide clearance sidewalk sales. Stores open early on July 24.
Friday Night Live!
July 31
Sounds and Suds on the Square. Kick back and enjoy a great band, food and beer on the Centerville Square from 6 to 10 p.m.
SummerSplash
August 1
Honey Creek Resort State Park
Rathbun Lake’s premiere concert event. Bands, food, car show, boat show. Admission $5. Under 6 free.
Friday Night Live!
August 28
Sounds and Suds on the Square. Kick back and enjoy a great band, food and beer on the Centerville Square from 6 to 10 p.m.
Haystock
August 29,
Haystock is pure Iowa! The summer’s biggest party smack dab in the middle of a hay field complete with hay bales, hay racks, flatbeds and great entertainment from major label country music artist! Bring the lawn chairs and the whole family. Full concessions on site.
Moravia Fall Festival
September 3-5
Moravia
Three days of fun. Carnival rides, displays, entertainment, food, bingo and games. Barbeque on Thursday evening.
Moulton Jamboree
Sept. 9-12
Moulton
Entertainment, carnival rides, parade.
Friday Night Live!
September 25
Sounds and Suds on the Square. Kick back and enjoy a great band, food and beer on the Centerville Square from 8 to 11 p.m.
Pancake Day
Sept. 26
Historic Courthouse District, Centerville
One of the state’s largest parades with hundreds of entries, including marching bands, floats, horses and other unique entries. Day-long entertainment. Food, kids activities and FREE pancakes. Free admission.
Moravia Tour of Homes
November 27 and 28, 2-8 p.m.
Homes decorated for Christmas in the traditions of the country of Moravia. Wagon ride in the evening through town to view holiday lights.
Moravian Lovefeast
November 29
Moravia Historical Museum, 3 p.m.
Christmas music, Moravia traditions displayed. Free lovefeast buns and hot chocolate.
Holiday Sampler Open House and Living Windows
December 12
Centerville Historic Courthouse District
A truly unique holiday adventure. Sample holiday treats at area merchants and collect the treasured recipes. Browse through the many specialty shops for the perfect holiday gifts.
Albia/Monroe 2009 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
CHAMBER GOLF OUTING - Albia Golf & Country Club May 31st
- 10:00 am tee-off
DAN LARSON MEMORIAL BULL RIDING -- 4th Annual June 6, 2009
PRO AM GOLF TOURNAMENT - Albia Golf & Country Club June 19 - 21
(call Jim Campbell 641-932-7587 or 641-932-5002)
LUNCH IN THE COURTYARD - Bandstand/Courthouse Lawn
From 11 am to 1 pm on June 26, July 24, August 21, and September 25
RODDERS & CHOPPERS - Historic Albia Square June 27
A time of Bikes, Cars, and Jammin Guitars
FARMERS MARKET - SE Corner of Square 4:00-6:00 - - June-Sept
FAMILY FUN DAY & FIREWORKS July 4
(The Albia Games begin) Albia Reservoir Park (on the holiday)
SALUTE TO EDUCATION & SPORTS
FRIDAY—SUNDAY July 10-12
(All-school reunion & Albia Games)
MONROE COUNTY FAIR July 16-20
County Fairgrounds - Hwy 5 North
SALUTE TO AGRICULTURE & INDUSTRY July 25
On Albia’s Historic Square
SALUTE TO MINING & RAILROADS July 31 – August 2
Tours, train rides and activities on the Historic Square
SALUTE TO PATRIOTISM August 8
On Albia’s Historic Square
SALUTE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT & FIRE DEPARTMENTS August 15
On Albia’s Historic Square
RESTORATION DAYS Aug. 20-22
“The 25th Annual Albia Restoration Days”;
Follies - Albia Theater Thurs, Fri & Sat
Other Events - Albia Historic Square on Saturday only
(4th weekend in August)
GOD’S PORTION DAY Aug. 31
St. Patrick’s Church in Georgetown (Sunday of Labor Day weekend))
VICTORIAN STROLL Dec. 6
Historic Albia Square - - - (1st Saturday in December)
Call the Chamber of Commerce for more information on Event location and times at
641-932-5108 or check the website: www.albia150.info
PLEASE NOTE: Some of the dates and locations could be subject
to change;
watch for future announcements.
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