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Leone Redbone
   Legendary performer Leon Redbone performs at Simply the Blues blues festival in May of 2008
   Some of the top legendary and award-winning blues artists in the world perform at this outdoor festival. Held in early May. More information can be found at: www.simplemanenterprises.com

The Charlie Korschgen "kiddies parade" held on Avenue G in downtown Fort Madison, is the oldest 4th of July parade in the Tri-State area. At dusk, view a spectacular fireworks display in Riverview Park.

Held in picturesque Rodeo Park on Scenic Drive off of Airport Road, this festival 'rises' to the occasion! This exciting competition balloon race is FREE to the public and boasts fun for ALL ages! From beautiful Hot Air Balloons flying in the air, to inflatables on the ground for the kids, music from outstanding bands, and airplane rides available for all!
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Balloons over the Mississippi
Balloons over the Mississippi
Fourth of July
Simply the Blues
January
Jan 11 Songwriter Sunday Lost Duck
April
April 18-19 Living History Event Old Fort
May
May 2-3 Military History Time Line Old Fort

May 9 Main Street BBQ Contest Fort Madison, Iowa

May 8-9 Simply the Blues Festival Fort Madison, Iowa

June
June 4-Sept 24 Farmers Market 3:30-5:30 Central Park

June 11-14 ESPN Bass Masters Elite Riverview Park

June 12-14 Strawberry Festival Farmington, Iowa

June 25-26 Floorcrafter’s Junior Open Fort Madison, Iowa

June 27 Margaritaville Fort Madison, Iowa

July
July 4 Kiddie Parade and Fireworks over the Mississippi Fort Madison, Iowa

July 4 Old Fort Madison Celebration Fort Madison, Iowa

July FMAAA Annual Garden Tour Fort Madison, Iowa

July 9-14 Lee County Fair Donnellson, Iowa

July 11 FLW Illini Division Riverview Park

July 17-18 Balloons over the Mississippi Fort Madison, Iowa

August
August 7-8 Bull Blast on the River Fort Madison, Iowa

August 13-16 Sweet Corn Festival West Point, Iowa

Visit Fort Madison Mexican Fiesta
Visit Fort Madison Mexican Fiesta
A Cultural and colorful event that closes out the summer in Fort Madison. Lots of music and great food. September
February
Feb 1-28 Prison Art Show Fort Madison, Iowa

Feb 8 Songwriter Sunday Lost Duck
September
Sept. 9-12 Tri-State Rodeo Fort Madison

Sept.12-13 Siege of Old Fort Madison Old Fort

Sept.12-13 Rendezvous Old Fort

Sept. 12 Rodeo Cup Sail Boat Race Riverview Park

Sept. 16-18 TBF Fishing Tournament Riverview Park

Sept. 17-19 Mexican Fiesta Fort Madison

Sept. 27 Fall Festival Fort Madison

(Art in Central Park) Central Park

Sept. 19-20 Apple Daze Donnellson

October
Oct. 17-18 Studio Tour Area Event

Oct. 23 Haunted Cemetery Tour Fort Madison

November
Nov. 1 Candlelight at Old Fort Riverview Park

Nov. 27 Parade of Lights Fort Madison

Nov. 28-Dec. 31 Winter Wonderland in Fort Madison Riverview Park

December
Dec. 6th Old Settler's Christmas Walk Fort Madison

Dec 24 Christmas Eve at the Barn Fort Madison