Upcoming Events

After School Art Club
Aug
20
New Cheese Release Party
Aug
23

New Cheese Release Party

Let's celebrate our new Rising Sun cheese with a sunrise hike led by Lee County Conservation! The hike will begin and end at the cheese shop. Here, enjoy a small breakfast with cheese samples, Grass Roots coffee and Fritzville Family Farm sourdough bread!

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Jeepin' at Appleberry Orchard Jeep Show
Aug
23

Jeepin' at Appleberry Orchard Jeep Show

You’re invited to join us at Appleberry Orchard on Saturday, August 23, from 4-7 pm for an evening full of Jeeps, delicious food, music and family fun at Jeepin’ at Appleberry Orchard Jeep Show, presented by Appleberry Orchard and Jim Baier, Inc.!

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Night of Mayhem
Aug
23

Night of Mayhem

Join us on Saturday, August 23rd for Night of Mayhem at the Lee County Speedway! Car inspections will take place from 1-4pm and the show will start at 6pm. $13,000 prize purse!

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Full Circle at Vinnies
Aug
23
to Aug 24

Full Circle at Vinnies

We're looking forward to partying with our great friends in Ft Madison! Vinnie's Longbranch is one of our favorite venues. These folks know how to PARTY!.

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Nauvoo Grape Festival
Aug
29
to Aug 31

Nauvoo Grape Festival

The Nauvoo Grape Festival is an annual celebration, held the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day Weekend in the Nauvoo State Park and surrounding areas of Nauvoo. This long-running festival is packed with activities including competitive events, parades, entertainment and more!

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Tri State Rodeo Pre Rodeo Events
Aug
30
to Sep 2

Tri State Rodeo Pre Rodeo Events

Join us for the 2025 Pre-rodeo Events in Fort Madison, Iowa, from August 30 to September 2, leading up to the 2025 Tri-State Rodeo!

Registrations for all events are available on our website. To attend any of the pre-rodeo events, all you need is a rodeo button! You can find a list of button sales locations on our website at www.tristaterodeo.org.

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After School Art Club
Sep
3
Tri-State Rodeo
Sep
3
to Sep 6

Tri-State Rodeo

Starting at Labor Weekend and running for four days, the Tri-State Rodeo is one of the most significant rodeos on the PRCA’s Great Lake circuit.

Some of the best names in the industry go head to head at this venue, and it’s all for spectator entertainment and accolades. Over this fall event, you can enjoy fast-paced rodeo action, specialty acts, national music acts, and even a party pavilion.

From tie-down roping and bull riding, through to bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, and barrel racing, the Tri-State Rodeo offers it all.

The Tri-State Rodeo has been an integral part of Iowa’s history since 1948, and thousands of people have continued to make their way to Fort Madison ever since.

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Tri State Rodeo-Jim Baier Chute Out-Nate Smith
Sep
3

Tri State Rodeo-Jim Baier Chute Out-Nate Smith

JIM BAIER & TRI-STATE RODEO PRESENT
JIM BAIER CHUTE OUT
NATE SMITH

Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Rodeo begins at 7 PM / Gates Open at 5 PM

All tickets include the rodeo performance, concert on the Great River Health Stage (immediately following the rodeo), and access to the Bud Light Stockyard After-Party.

Children, six and under, are free (upper bleacher only) on Wednesday, and discounted to $30 (upper bleacher only) on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday! Children, two and under (lap child) are free (no ticket needed) on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Nights.

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Tri-State Rodeo Family Night + Ty Myers
Sep
4

Tri-State Rodeo Family Night + Ty Myers

CONNECTION BANK & TSR RODEO PRESENT
FAMILY NIGHT &
TOUGH ENOUGH TO WEAR PINK NIGHT
TSR RODEO
TY MYERS

Thursday, September 6, 2025
Rodeo begins at 7 PM / Gates Open at 5 PM

All tickets include the rodeo performance, concert on the Geat River Health Stage (immediately following the rodeo), and access to the Bud Light Stockyard After-Party.

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Tri State Rodeo  Thursday Military Night + Turnpike Troubadours
Sep
5

Tri State Rodeo Thursday Military Night + Turnpike Troubadours

JOSH DENNING & ASSOCIATES AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL PRESENTS
TSR RODEO
MILITARY NIGHT
TURNPIKE TROUBADOURS

Friday, September 5, 2025
Rodeo begins at 7 PM / Gates Open at 5 PM

All tickets include the rodeo performance, concert on the Great River Health Stage (immediately following the rodeo), and access to the Bud Light Stockyard After-Party.

All armed forces members (active duty and retirees) get a FREE ticket to the rodeo (Friday Only)! Get yours by stopping out at the ticket office OR verify your military status through VerifyPass (https://verifypass.com/offers/website/www.tristaterodeo.org) and get a promo code to claim your FREE Friday Night Rodeo ticket online!

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Tri State Rodeo Finale + Warren Zeiders
Sep
6

Tri State Rodeo Finale + Warren Zeiders

SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS, A BIG IRON COMPANY & CINCH PRESENT
TSR RODEO
WARREN ZEIDERS

Saturday, September 6, 2024
Rodeo begins at 7 PM / Gates Open 5 PM

All tickets include the rodeo performance, concert on the Great River Health Stage (immediately following the rodeo), and access to the Bud Light Stockyard After-Party.

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Summer Serenades Event Finale
Sep
13

Summer Serenades Event Finale

The season's last Summer Serenade is shaping up to be nothing short of spectacular! We're pulling out all the stops—live music, coal-fired pizza, craft cocktails, farm-fresh ice cream, and a sunset setting you’ll never forget.

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The Piano Men starring Jim Witter
Sep
13

The Piano Men starring Jim Witter

The Piano Men is a musical celebration of the 1970’s- year by year, hit by hit- from the songbooks of Billy Joel and Elton John. Award winning Canadian recording artist Jim Witter and his incredible band lead an expertly crafted tour of an entire decade that begins with “Your Song” and winds us along on a musical time machine, saluting two of the century’s most popular contemporary songwriters. Utilizing spectacular visuals on a giant screen behind Witter and his band, we return to the newspaper headlines, the automobiles, the people, the events, the toys and even the TV shows that shaped a decade. Along the way, the sounds of “My Life”, “Candle in the Wind”, “Rocket Man”, “Just the Way You Are”, and many more classic hits create an evening that’s so much fun, you won’t want it to end.

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After School Art Club
Sep
17
After School Art Club
Oct
1
Liverpool Legends
Oct
26

Liverpool Legends

Back by popular demand, these four lads were hand-picked by Louise Harrison, sister of the late George Harrison of The Beatles. Liverpool Legends have toured the world, and top television producers chose Liverpool Legends to portray the band that changed the course of music. Voted “Tribute Show of the Year in 2022” and “Visitors’ Choice Award for Entertainer of the Year” in Branson, MO.

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Dallas Brass: American Musical Journey
Nov
7

Dallas Brass: American Musical Journey

Since its founding in 1983 by Michael Levine, the Dallas Brass has become one of America’s foremost musical ensembles. The group has established a unique blend of traditional brass instruments with a full complement of drums and percussion, which creates a performing entity of extraordinary range and musical challenges. The Dallas Brass repertoire includes classical masterpieces, Dixieland, swing, Broadway, Hollywood and patriotic music. According to Mr. Levine, "A Dallas Brass concert is intended for the entire family. Our ideal audience has a range in ages from 5 to 95. Our goal is to entertain and enrich by playing great music, while showing our audience how much we enjoy what we do." American Musical Journey incorporates a full complement of brass and percussion for a musical travelogue through American history. From the time of George Washington to the present day, music will be selected from the masters, including musical styles from Dixieland, Swing, Broadway, Folk, Patriotic, and Pop. Something for everybody! This event is generously sponsored by Carl Sandburg College.

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The Highway Men LIVE!
Nov
22

The Highway Men LIVE!

Perhaps the greatest country music super group in history, the Highwaymen traveled the world performing country music to millions of fans. Your audience will watch in amazement as each song, one hit after another is sung just as if they were seeing the original band perform. This 90 minute show is full AV tribute to the greatest country stars - Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson and features upbeat, honky-tonk hits like Ring of Fire, Dukes of Hazard, On the Road Again & Mama Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be Cowboys. Michael Moore as Willie, August Manley as Waylon and Cliff Wright as Cash have each been performing their solo tributes to their respective artist for years and are considered by many to the best in the world. Relive "The Highway" one more time!

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Parade of Lights
Nov
28

Parade of Lights

Every year on the Friday after Thanksgiving, enjoy a lighted parade down Fort Madison's Main Street. View over 40 hand crafted lighted sculptures on Avenue G at 6:30PM

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A Christmas Wish directed by Amy Graham
Dec
13

A Christmas Wish directed by Amy Graham

An original production first presented in 2008, and then again in 2016, A Christmas Wish features local talent and guest artists from afar to tell the story of a small girl away from home on Christmas Eve. Lost and exhausted, she makes her way to an abandoned theater where she snuggles in an empty seat and falls asleep. Her dream reveals an angel who was sent to earth by God to find the one thing that best represents everything good that has been done since the birth of His son, Jesus Christ. The music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra transcends the audience through the story of the little girl’s dream. After she awakes, she is met by a kindly barkeeper who assists her with getting back home to her father. The angel returns to heaven and places in the Lord’s hand the wish of a soul for the happiness of another. This production is directed by Legacy Theater Foundation board member, Amy Graham. Saturday's performance is generously sponsored by Carson Motors.

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A Christmas Wish directed by Amy Graham
Dec
14

A Christmas Wish directed by Amy Graham

An original production first presented in 2008, and then again in 2016, A Christmas Wish features local talent and guest artists from afar to tell the story of a small girl away from home on Christmas Eve. Lost and exhausted, she makes her way to an abandoned theater where she snuggles in an empty seat and falls asleep. Her dream reveals an angel who was sent to earth by God to find the one thing that best represents everything good that has been done since the birth of His son, Jesus Christ. The music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra transcends the audience through the story of the little girl’s dream. After she awakes, she is met by a kindly barkeeper who assists her with getting back home to her father. The angel returns to heaven and places in the Lord’s hand the wish of a soul for the happiness of another. This production is directed by Legacy Theater Foundation board member, Amy Graham. Saturday's performance is generously sponsored by Carson Motors.

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Back To School Pool Party!
Aug
17
Print Making Class
Aug
16
21st Annual Scott Bryant Memorial Poker Run
Aug
16
Print Making Class
Aug
15
Print Making Class
Aug
14
Monthly Artist to Artist
Aug
13
Line Dancing Lessons
Aug
13

Line Dancing Lessons

Everyone is invited!! Only $5.00 per person!All ages, all skill levels! Relaxed, fun evening, come on out, bar will be open, cold drinks, good music, and a great time!

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Around The World Camp
Aug
13
Around The World Camp
Aug
12
Around The World Camp
Aug
11
Comic Book Camp
Aug
9
FREE Swim Day @ Fort Madison Public Pool
Aug
9
Comic Book Camp
Aug
8