Festivals & Events
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January
Creston Park & Rec Bowling Tournament
January 25, 2020
Pine Valley Golf & Bowl
Creston, Iowa
Febuary
Creston Park & Rec Presents a Night of Comedy
February 15, 2020
The Eagles
Creston, Iowa 50801
St. Malachy Dinner & Auction Fundraiser
February 29, 2020
Supertel Inn Conference Center
5 p.m.
Creston, Iowa
March
Creston High School Band Concert
March 9, 2020
CHS
7 p.m.
Creston, Iowa
Creston High School Vocal Concert – CANCELLED
March 26, 2020
7 p.m.
Creston, Iowa
Learning Center of SW Iowa Trivia Night
March 28, 2020
Creston, Iowa
Creston Community Schools Fine Arts Fest – CANCELLED
March 29, 2020
Creston, Iowa
April
Volunteer Firefighters Easter Egg Hunt
April 11, 2020
10 a.m. at McKinley Park
Creston, Iowa
CRESTON HIGH SCHOOL PROM
April 18, 2020
Creston, Iowa
Meals from the Heartland
April 22, 2020 – CANCELLED
SWCC
Creston, Iowa
Update Uptown Creston – CANCELLED
April 24 & 25, 2020
Uptown Creston
Creston, Iowa
Market on Maple in Uptown Creston – CANCELLED
April 25, 2020
Uptown Creston
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Creston, Iowa
May
SWCC Spring Commencement
May 8, 2020
SWCC Gym
7:30 p.m.
Creston, Iowa
CRESTON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION – VIRTUAL
May 17, 2020
Creston High School at 2 p.m.
Creston, Iowa
EAST UNION HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
May 17, 2020
Afton, Iowa 50801
June
CRESTON FARMERS MARKET BEGINS EVERY MONDAY THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30TH
JUNE 1, 2020
McKinley Park
4 to 6:30 p.m.
Creston, Iowa
AFTON LAWN CHAIR EVENINGS – PENDING
JUNE 2, 2020 – 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Afton, Iowa
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KSIB TRACTOR DRIVE –POSTPONED
June 6, 2020
Uptown Creston
Creston, Iowa
CRESTON FARMERS MARKET
June 8, 2020
McKinley Park
Creston, Iowa
4 to 6:30 p.m.
AFTON LAWN CHAIR EVENINGS – PENDING
JUNE 09, 2020 – 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Afton, Iowa
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CRESTON CITYWIDE GARAGE SALE – CANCELED
JUNE 13, 2020
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Creston, Iowa
CRESTON FARMERS MARKET
June 15, 2020
McKinley Park
Creston, Iowa
4 to 6:30 p.m.
AFTON LAWN CHAIR EVENINGS – PENDING
JUNE 16, 2020 – 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Afton, Iowa
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PARTY IN THE PARK – POSTPONED TO AUGUST 15TH
June 20, 2020
McKinley Park
Creston, Iowa
CRESTON FARMERS MARKET
June 22, 2020
McKinley Park
Creston, Iowa
4 to 6:30 p.m.
AFTON LAWN CHAIR EVENINGS – PENDING
JUNE 23, 2020 – 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Afton, Iowa
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RAINBOW PARK CELEBRATION EVENT – CANCELED
June 27, 2020
Rainbow Park
Creston, Iowa
ELM’S CLUB BIKE NIGHT
June 27 , 2020
4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Elm’s Club
Creston, Iowa
AFTON PRE-FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION (Last Sunday in June)
JUNE 28, 2020 – CANCELED
Afton City Park
Pre-Fourth Celebration, contests, entertainment, food , church services, games.
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CRESTON FARMERS MARKET
June 29, 2020
McKinley Park
Creston, Iowa
4 to 6:30 p.m.
AFTON LAWN CHAIR EVENINGS – PENDING
JUNE 30, 2020 – 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Afton, Iowa
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July
10, 000 CRESTONIANS 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION – ALL EVENTS PENDING JULY 1, 2, 3 & 4, 5 , 2020
Creston, Iowa
Parade, carnival, talent show, fireworks, historical tours, school reunions, musical entertainment, games and much more.
July 3
Chalk the Town, Citywide
Historical Village Open, McKinley Park , Noon – 4:30 p.m.
KSIB Cruise Night, Uptown Creston – 4 to 7 p.m.
The Big Barbeque Bash, provided by the Kiwanis, Lions and Rotary Clubs, Uptown Creston – 4 – 7 p.m.
Greater Regional Health Lake to Lake Greater 8 and 5K Run/Walk, 6 p.m. – VIRTUAL
Elks Street Dance – Uptown, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
July 4
*Flea Market, Uptown, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friends of the Library Book Fair, Mealsite, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Chalk the Town Mural, Uptown, UT
Model Railroaders, Depot, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Creston: Arts Gallery Open, Uptown, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Kiddie Carnival, Uptown, 9 a.m. – Noon
Caboose on Adams, Open, Uptown, 9:30 a.m. – Noon
*4th of July Parade, Uptown, 10:30 a.m.
Lion’s Club Bingo, McKinley Park, Noon – 9 p.m.
Historical Village Open, McKinley Park , Noon – 4:30 p.m.
Pool at McKinley Park Open, McKinley Park, 1 – 5 p.m.
Canoe Races, McKinley Park, 2 to 4 p.m.
Skateboard Competition, McKinley Park, 3 p.m.
Flag Retirement Ceremony, 4:15 p.m., McKinley Park
Evening Program:
*Talent Show, McKinley Park, 6:30 p.m.
*10,000 Crestonians Fireworks Show, McKinley Park, 9:30 p.m.
CRESTON FARMERS MARKET
July 6, 2020
McKinley Park
Creston, Iowa
4 to 6:30 p.m.
AFTON LAWN CHAIR EVENINGS
JULY 7, 2020 – 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Afton, Iowa
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CRESTON FARMERS MARKET
July 13, 2020
McKinley Park
Creston, Iowa
4 to 6:30 p.m.
AFTON LAWN CHAIR EVENINGS
July 14, 2020
Afton, Iowa
3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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UNION COUNTY FAIR
JULY 16 – JULY 22, 2020
Union County Fairgrounds, Afton.
Parade, 4-H displays, FFA and open class exhibits, society horse show, rodeo, demolition derby, tractor pulls.
For more info go the Union County Fair website www.unioncountyfairiowa.com
CRESTON FARMERS MARKET
July 20, 2020
McKinley Park
Creston, Iowa
4 to 6:30 p.m.
AFTON LAWN CHAIR EVENINGS
July 21, 2020
Afton, Iowa
3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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MCKINLEY PARK CELEBRATION
July 25, 2020
Creston, Iowa
CRESTON FARMERS MARKET
July 27, 2020
McKinley Park
Creston, Iowa
4 to 6:30 p.m
AFTON LAWN CHAIR EVENINGS
July 28, 2020
Afton, Iowa
3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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August
CRESTON FARMERS MARKET
August 3, 2020
McKinley Park
Creston, Iowa
4 to 6:30 p.m.
AFTON LAWN CHAIR EVENINGS
August 4, 2020
Afton, Iowa
3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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CRESTON FARMERS MARKET
August 10, 2020
McKinley Park
Creston, Iowa
4 to 6:30 p.m.
AFTON LAWN CHAIR EVENINGS
August 11, 2020
Afton, Iowa
3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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CRESTON FARMERS MARKET
August 17, 2020
McKinley Park
Creston, Iowa
4 to 6:30 p.m.
CRESTON FARMERS MARKET
August 24, 2020
McKinley Park
Creston, Iowa
4 to 6:30 p.m.
CRESTON FARMERS MARKET
August 31, 2020
McKinley Park
Creston, Iowa
4 to 6:30 p.m.
September
CRESTON FARMERS MARKET
September 7, 2020
McKinley Park
Creston, Iowa
4 to 6:30 p.m.
CRESTON FARMERS MARKET
September 14, 2020
McKinley Park
Creston, Iowa
4 to 6:30 p.m.
Pork Chop Dinner
September 17, 2020
McKinley Park
4:30 to 7 p.m.
Creston, Iowa
CRESTON/SW IOWA 43nd ANNUAL HOT AIR BALLOON DAYS
SEPTEMBER 18 – 20, 2020
Creston, Iowa
Almost 40 balloons participate in races over the weekend. In addition there is a parade with a marching band contest and balloonist and many more, also a doll show, arts & crafts fair, flea market, balloon night glow, food booths and more. Come for the day or the weekend.
CRESTON FARMERS MARKET
September 21, 2020
McKinley Park
Creston, Iowa
4 to 6:30 p.m.
GIBSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CALVARY CEMETERY WALK
September 27, 2020
Calvary Cemetery
Creston, Iowa
2:00 p.m.
CRESTON FARMERS MARKET
September 28, 2020
McKinley Park
Creston, Iowa
4 to 6:30 p.m.
October
BRIGHT EYES IN THE PARK
October 24, 2020 – 4 to 5:30 p.m.
McKinley Park
Creston, Iowa
November
Southern Prairie YMCA Annual Dinner & Fundraiser
November 7, 2020
Creston, Iowa
December
“NO PLACE LIKE CRESTON FOR THE HOLIDAYS”
December 3, 2020
Lighted Christmas Parade at 7 p.m.
Soup Supper
Festival of Trees
Santa Visits the Depot
Creston, Iowa
December 4, 2020
Festival of Trees
Creston, Iowa
December 6, 2020
Festival of Trees
Creston, Iowa
Afton Extravaganza
Arts & Crafts Show
Afton, Iowa
December 12, 2020
Santa Visits the Depot
9:30 a.m. to Noon
Creston, Iowa
Creston Animal Rescue Effort (CARE) Gift and Bake Sale
10 a.m. to 3 p.m at the Mealsite in the Depot
Creston, Iowa
December 13, 2020
SWCC Holiday Carols in Concert
7:30 p.m., SWCC
Creston, Iowa