2008 Visitors Guide
Calendar of events
May 19, 2008
May 2008
3 — Community Bazaar Days, Crossroads Mall 3 — Art Andes Celebration, Blanden Memorial Art Museum, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., refreshments and music. 17-18 — Hillbilly Sales, Webster County Fairgrounds, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; admissions is $1 per person older than 12. 25 — Figure 8 Race, Webster County Fairgrounds, 2 p.m.June 2008
6-8 — Frontier Days, ‘‘Heroes of the Old West,’’ parade down Central Avenue at 10 a.m. Saturday; most events at the Fort Museum throughout the weekend; includes family-friendly stages shows, musical entertainment in the Opera House and under the Big Top, food and craft vendors and more. 7-8 — Hillbilly Sales, Webster County Fairgrounds, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; admissions is $1 per person older than 12. 8 — Karl King Municipal Band Concert, 7:30 p.m. » Full Story
Fishing
Camping 2008
Fall Fest 2008
Apple Fest 2008
apple fest day 2
the kids
Webster County Conservation
quilt show 2008
A bit about Fort Dodge
May 19, 2008
Fort Dodge is a community with a colorful past, an optimistic present and an unstoppable future.
In 1850, U.S. » Full Story
In 1850, U.S. » Full Story
A bit about Webster County
May 19, 2008
It’s impossible to appreciate the present in rural Webster County without taking a few glances at the past. » Full Story
A home for the arts
May 19, 2008
Works by Chagall, Whistler and Rembrandt are among the permanent collection at the Blanden Memorial Art Museum.In 1930 Charles G. » Full Story
A place to ride
May 19, 2008
ATV riders from throughout the Midwest are flocking to Fort Dodge for a chance to speed through the winding trails of the newly opened Gypsum City Off-Highway Vehicle Park. » Full Story
Anyone for cabin fever
May 19, 2008
The Fort Dodge Parks and Recreation Department has four cabins available for rental
Snell-Crawford Park
Williams Drive and 12th Avenue North
Cabin with » Full Story
Snell-Crawford Park
Williams Drive and 12th Avenue North
Cabin with » Full Story
Apple Fest
May 19, 2008
Every October, Community Orchards, 2237 160th St., marks its fall harvest season with its annual Apple Fest. This year’s celebration will be Oct.4-5. » Full Story
Area celebrations
May 19, 2008
Frontier Days at the Fort Museum in Fort Dodge kicks off the summer schedule of events. The festivities are always held the first weekend of June. » Full Story
Area historical museums
May 19, 2008
Located in the old Otho school at 515 School St., The Webster County Museum contains a number of artifacts and collections from throughout Webster County including railroad, military and mining items. » Full Story
Calendar of events
May 19, 2008
May 2008
3 — Community Bazaar Days, Crossroads Mall
3 — Art Andes Celebration, Blanden Memorial Art Museum, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., refreshments and music. » Full Story
3 — Community Bazaar Days, Crossroads Mall
3 — Art Andes Celebration, Blanden Memorial Art Museum, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., refreshments and music. » Full Story
Celebrating frontier heritage
May 19, 2008
Frontier Days is Fort Dodge’s largest annual celebration and is traditionally held the first weekend in June. » Full Story
Dragons on the lake
May 19, 2008
Dragon boats will speed across the water at Kennedy Park during the annual Badger Lake Dragon Boat Bash Aug. 23-25. » Full Story
Fall Fest
May 19, 2008
Fall Fest, an annual celebration sponsored by the Fort Dodge Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held Sept. 8.
The event, say organizers, is designed to bring out the kids in you. » Full Story
The event, say organizers, is designed to bring out the kids in you. » Full Story
Going nose to nose
May 19, 2008
Take a safari into the wild side at the Oleson Park Zoo in Fort Dodge. » Full Story
Houses of worship
May 19, 2008
African Methodist
Coppin Chapel African Methodist Episcopal 329 First Ave. S. • 576-0073
Assembly of God
First Assembly of God 200 Ave. » Full Story
Coppin Chapel African Methodist Episcopal 329 First Ave. S. • 576-0073
Assembly of God
First Assembly of God 200 Ave. » Full Story
Lehigh — A lovely river town
May 19, 2008
Huddled deep in the Des Moines River Valley, the town of Lehigh boasts of scenic woodlands and ample outdoor recreational opportunities. » Full Story
Let’s play ball!
May 19, 2008
Softball and baseball bats have been cracking at Harlan and Hazel Rogers Sports Complex for more than three decades. » Full Story
Let’s play golf!
May 19, 2008
Willow Ridge, two miles northwest of Fort Dodge at 1788 Madison Ave., is open to the public, as is the restaurant and lounge. » Full Story
Mineral City Speedway
May 19, 2008
Mineral City Speedway features racing every Friday night beginning in April and running through September. » Full Story
Oak Hill Historic District
May 19, 2008
Take a stroll through the Oak Hill Historic District, just south of downtown Fort Dodge and you’ll likely feel you’ve just wandered through a portal and back in time. » Full Story
On Moorland Pond
May 19, 2008
Nestled along U.S. Highway 20 near Moorland is a wildlife venture that has reintroduced water fowl into the north central Iowa outdoors. » Full Story
On the trail
May 19, 2008
The city park system currently has three trails that one day will be linked together, providing social, recreational, and economic benefits to the community. » Full Story
Park It! Fort Dodge has more than 500 acres of open spaces
May 19, 2008
Whether you’re looking for a place to hike, to break open that picnic basket, or just to watch spring slowly unfold her beauty, you don’t have to go far to find what you’re looking for. » Full Story
Picturesque Dolliver Park
May 19, 2008
History and the picturesque landscape of Webster County intermingle at Dolliver Memorial State Park. » Full Story
Recreation and leisure
May 19, 2008
Swimming
Expo Pool
North Seventh Street and 12th Avenue North
Phone: 955-4284
$3
Children 3 years of age or younger — free
Child » Full Story
Expo Pool
North Seventh Street and 12th Avenue North
Phone: 955-4284
$3
Children 3 years of age or younger — free
Child » Full Story
Recreation on the water
May 19, 2008
Fishing, swimming and boating opportunities abound in Webster County.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Park, 1415 Nelson Ave. » Full Story
John F. Kennedy Memorial Park, 1415 Nelson Ave. » Full Story
The Crossroads Mall
May 19, 2008
Consumers looking for a shopping fix don’t have to travel outside Webster County to find exactly what they’re looking for.
The Crossroads Mall, 217 S. 25th St. » Full Story
The Crossroads Mall, 217 S. 25th St. » Full Story
The Dayton Rodeo
May 19, 2008
Ropers and bronc riders from throughout the United States converge on the small town of Dayton each Labor Day weekend for what is considered to be one of the top rodeo events in the state. » Full Story
The Fort Museum
May 19, 2008
The Fort Museum and Fort Trading Post are the first and finest attractions highlighting the history of northwest Iowa. » Full Story
Webster County Fair
May 19, 2008
The Webster County Fair, held every July, is only one of the varied activities that finds a home at the Webster County Fairgrounds. » Full Story
Welcome to Fort Dodge and Webster County
May 19, 2008
On behalf of our more than 40,000 city and county residents, I offer you a warm welcome to our community. We are excited to have you here. » Full Story
Wild, relaxing Brushy Creek
May 19, 2008
Brushy Creek State Recreation Area at more than 6,500 acres, is Iowa’s largest public outdoor recreation area. » Full Story