Forest City,
Iowa
Heritage Festival Schedule of Events
Schedule of Events
Due to possible inclement weather, the Heritage Festival board has decided to cancel the following outdoor activities: all field demonstrations, parades, Don Johnson Concert and the running of the Silver Boot Winnebago Express. Fireworks are tentative, based on the weather and Pyro Pete. HOWEVER, all museums and indoor activities will proceed as scheduled.
CONCERT IS SUBJECT TO RESCHEDULE DUE TO RAIN.
“The weather outside is frightful, but the activities inside will be delightful!”
The following building will not be open during Heritage Festival: Yellow Farmhouse – #8
SATURDAY, SEPT. 19th – SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Fireworks after dark, weather permitting
All Day Activities
Museum Buildings Open 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM DAILY
Demonstrations/display ON GOING in various buildings.
WINNEBAGO LEGACY EXHIBITION HALL/VENDOR HALL 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM DAILY
Special Iowa history display and SPECIAL quilting display FEATURE BUILDING
Quilts of Valor Winnebago legacy building / Vendor hall
SCOUTS Encampments & Exhibits if weather is suitable
Antique Tractor Displays in GAS TRACTOR BUILDING AND STEAM BUILDINGS
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES:
TRAIN RIDES IF TRACK IS DRY, NATURE LEARNING AT THE CORN CRIB, PASSPORT MUSEUM ADVENTURE
(Pick up passport at the Ticketing booth)
Main Events September 19th
10:00 AM – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony VerHoef Railroad Museum Grand Opening
11:00 AM – INTRODUCTION RV Building Presentation
4:00 PM – Grab supper and desserts
4:00 PM – Scouts serve cobbler and ice cream
(Please buy ice cream scoops at ice cream shop in park)
*FIREWORKS after dark depending on weather, by Pyro Pete*
SUNDAY, SEPT. 20th – SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
9:00 AM – Beaver Creek Church service
All Day Activities
Museum Buildings open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Vendor Market open from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
1:00 PM – RV Building Presentation – Introduction
3:00 PM – ALL museums closed
4:00 PM – EVENT OFFICIALLY CLOSED THANKS FOR COMING
Special Attractions
• IOWA MADE/ Iowa history THRU PARK AND FEATURE BUILDING
• America 250 Celebration Exhibits
• John Deere & Oliver Tractor Showcase
• VerHoef Railroad Museum
• Heritage Buildings Open
• History display the Park
• Winnebago /Silver boot train rides only if track is dry
Please visit shopping in Heritage Park gift shop, vendor hall, blacksmith, plant sale at corn crib and food vendors in the park
All times are approximate, subject to weather and equipment conditions.
Heritage Park of North Iowa
For individuals and families in the extended Forest City, Iowa area who enjoy learning about history and appreciate an opportunity for hands-on experiences, Heritage Park of North Iowa provides high-quality historical collections, rare displays, diverse exhibits and active demonstrations. For anyone interested in an entertainment or gathering venue, Heritage Park provides a well-maintained and attractive setting to accommodate small and very large crowds.