Gaming After Hours
2022-07-02 14:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Come learn to play one of the designer board games from the library’s collection. Newbies and advanced players are welcome. Refreshments will be provided. For teens and adults. Attendance at this program counts towards Summer Reading goals!

Fun on the Fourth at Soper Park
2022-07-04 09:00 - 22:30 | Soper Park, 602 Lake Street, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Activities are as follows:

9:00A: Children’s Games of tricycle/big wheel races, balloon toss, & foot races sponsored by VFW
10:00A: Sand Volleyball Tournament – Register at the Chamber office or at Soper Park (cont’d)
10:00A: Registration for 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament for students going into 5th – 8th
10:30A: 3 on 3 Boys and Girls Basketball Tournament begins. Sponsored by City Recreation Dept.
1:00P: Municipal Band Concert with Mayoral Address by Mayor Pat Degen and VFW Color Guard
9:30P Dusk: Fireworks over Five Island Lake

Preschool Storytime
2022-04-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Join us at the Emmetsburg Public Library for a morning story as well as songs and a fun craft on Mondays from 10:30-11:00 AM.

Kindergarten- 4th Grade Storytime
2022-06-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Kindergarten- 4th Grade Storytime: Come join our children’s librarian for storytime and a craft! Attendance at this program counts towards Summer Reading goals!!

Kindergarten-4th Grade Storytime
2022-07-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-07-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Kindergarten-4th Grade Storytime: Come join our children’s librarian for storytime and a craft! Attendance at this program counts towards Summer Reading goals!!

Pokémon Trading Card Game Parent/Child Training
2022-07-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Pokémon Trading Card Game Parent/Child Training: During this training program parents and children are encouraged to attend together. Please call ahead to sign up. Ages 8 and up. Attendance at this program counts towards Summer Reading goals!

Preschool Storytime
2022-07-11 10:30 - 11:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Preschool Storytime: Come join our children’s librarian for story time and a craft! Attendance at this program counts towards Summer Reading goals!

Kindergarten-4th Grade Storytime
2022-07-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Kindergarten-4th Grade Storytime: Come join our children’s librarian for story time and a craft! Attendance at this program counts towards Summer Reading goals!!

Preschool Storytime
2022-07-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Preschool Storytime: Preschool Storytime: Come join our children’s librarian for storytime and a craft! Attendance at this program counts towards Summer Reading goals!

Retro Video Game Day
2022-07-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Retro Video Game Day: A collection of retro video games will be available to play during this time. If Frogger or Ninja Gaiden are your jam, then this program may be for you. Ages 8 & up. Refreshments provided.

Palo Alto County Fair
2022-07-21 - 2022-07-24 | Palo Alto County Fairgrounds, 2101 Madison, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Look online at paloaltocountyfair.com for details and schedule of events.

Tween Movie Day
2022-07-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Tween Movie Day! Take a break from the summer heat and join us at the library for a summer movie. Attendance at this program will count towards summer reading goals. Refreshments will be served. For ages 10 and up.

Merchant-Sponsored Summer Matinee Movie
2022-07-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Riviera Theatre, 2209 Main St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Merchant Sponsored Summer Matinee Movie at Riviera Theatre. Tickets are available at any sponsoring business.

Absolute Science Visit with Bubble Station
2022-07-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Absolute Science Visit with Bubble Station: This program is for all of our young summer reading participants to come learn some science and have some bubble fun! Attendance at this program will count towards summer reading goals.

Summer Reading Closing Party
2022-07-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Summer Reading Closing Party: Come join to celebrate the end of Summer Reading. This program will include refreshments, games, a craft, and just an overall good time! This program is for participants ages 8 and up. Please sign up in advance.

Gaming after Hours
2022-07-23 14:30 - 17:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Gaming after Hours: Come learn to play one of the designer board games from the library’s collection. Newbies and advanced players are welcome. Refreshments will be provided. For teens and adults. Attendance at this program counts towards Summer Reading goals

6th Annual Summer Bash & BBQ Contest
2022-07-29 - 2022-07-30 | Palo Alto County Fairgrounds, 2101 Madison, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
BBQ Contest:
Come on down Friday, July 29th, 2022 and see all the amazing setups that the many different teams have to compete with. This year is our First Turkey Smoke Contest after being chosen to be one of 24 contests to be held in the US. (entry forms and rules can be found under the forms tab) Turn In will be at 7:30 p.m.. Awards to follow.
Bean Bags Tournament:
At 5:30 p.m. Our 5th Annual Bean Bags Tournament Warm Ups will begin and tournament starting at 6:30 p.m.. Entry Fee of $20 (non-refundable) per team if paid by July 1, 2022; late entries will be $25 (non-refundable) per team until the tournament is full. We will have 16 all male teams and 16 co-ed teams. If a pair of ladies would like to participate, they are more than welcome to be in the co-ed bracket. (Must be 18 years of age.)
Live Entertainment – One Layne Band:
Main act One Layne Band will be taking the stage at 8:00 to entertain everyone for the rest of the night!!!
Vendor Show:
Join us Saturday, July 30th, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. with our Vendor Show beginning with many local Direct Sales Tables set up.(Vendors list to come.)
Kids’ Games & Activities:
Bring the kids and come down to the Palo Alto County Fairgrounds as we will have many kids games and activities taking place beginning at 10:00 a.m..
Car & Tractor Show:
While you’re enjoying the day be sure to check out the Car and Tractor Show beginning at 1:00 p.m. with cars coming from all over.
There will be food trucks available throughout the weekend as well!!

Schedule is as follows:
Fri, July 29 – 8:00A: BBQ Teams Check in and Setup
5:30P: Check in for Bags Tournament which begins at 6:30:
7:30P: Smoked Turkey Contest turn in. Awards to follow.
8:00P: Live music by One Layne Band
Sat., July 30: 9:00A – Noon: Vendor Show
10:00A: Kids Games & Activities
1:00P: Cruise In – Car and Tractor Show
12P – 1:30P: KCBS Barbecue turn in for various meats
4:00P: Winners announced and prizes awarded.
