City of Emmetsburg, Iowa

Minute to Win It!
2022-09-02 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Minute to Win It! Emmetsburg Public Library, Room 14
A popular program for tweens returns! Come compete against your friends in minute long challenges. The overall winners will receive a special prize. Please sign up in advance. For ages 10 and up.

Afterschool Homework Help
2022-08-22 15:45 - 17:00 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
The Emmetsburg Public Library will offer “Afterschool Homework Help” every week night from 3:45 – 5:00 pm.
A member of the library staff will be available to help children with their assigned work and will have practice materials in various subjects available during this time. Priority will be given to those who have scheduled in advance, but walk-ins are also welcome. Priority will be given to children needing help with school work assigned by a teacher.

Business Appreciation Day (BAD) Golf Tournament
2022-08-18 14:30 - 18:00 | Five Island Golf, 14 N Lawler, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Business Appreciation Day (BAD) Golf sponsored by the Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce. 4-person, 9-Hole Outing at Five Island Golf. Registration at 2:30P and shotgun start at 3:00pm. Golf immediately followed by a meal in the EMU Room and awards presentation. For more information, call 712-852-2283.

Horse Race Golf Tournament
2022-08-07 | Five Island Golf, 14 N Lawler, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Call Dockside Lounge at 712-852-3422 for details and to register.

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.

The Pork Tornadoes
2022-07-26 20:45 - 23:00 | Soper Park, 602 Lake Street, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
RAGBRAI 49 rides into Emmetsburg from Pocahontas for their overnight stay. Beverage Garden and Vendors at Soper Park. Band Schedule is: 2:45 – 4:45 One Layne Band, 5:15 – 8:15 Birdchild, & 8:45 – 11:00 Pork Tornados

Brian Boru Irish Pipe Band
2022-07-26 20:30 - 20:45 | Soper Park, 602 Lake Street, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
The Brian Boru Irish Pipe Band will entertain the crowd at the main stage between sets, and they’ll also share their musical stylings throughout the community throughout the day.

Birdchild
2022-07-26 17:15 - 20:15 | Soper Park, 602 Lake Street, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States

One Layne Band
2022-07-26 14:45 - 16:25 | Soper Park, 602 Lake Street, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States

RAGBRAI XLIV Overnight Stop
2022-07-26 | IA

RAGBRAI
2022-07-26 | IA
www.emmetsburgragbrai.com

BIG BOOK SALE
2022-07-25 - 2022-07-29 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Emmetsburg Public Library Book Sale: Come for another big book sale. This book sale will feature fiction, non-fiction, mystery, young adult, and much, much more!

Emmetsburg Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
2022-07-24 08:00 - 12:00 | Palo Alto County Fairgrounds, 2101 Madison, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Emmetsburg Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at the Palo Alto County Fair.

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

Men's Open
2022-07-23 | Five Island Golf, 14 N Lawler, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States

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.

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.

Chamber Coffee at the Palo Alto County Fair
2022-07-22 09:30 - 10:30 | Palo Alto County Fairgrounds, 2101 Madison, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Chamber Coffee at the Palo Alto County Fair in the Exhibits Building. Let’s take a few minutes to enjoy some refreshments and support our kids while enjoying their projects. Everyone is welcome!

Live After Six ft. Kris Karr
2022-07-21 18:30 - 21:30 | The Shores at Five Island, 14 N Lawler St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce Live After Six on the Veranda at The Shores at Five Island featuring the music of “Kris Karr” sponsored by Standard Nutrition. The Veranda is sponsored by The Shores. Come by car or by boat! Bring your lawn or bag chairs and enjoy a great evening alongside Five Island Lake.

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.

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.

25th Anniversary Open House at the Art & Audrey Smith Wellness Center
2022-07-21 09:30 - 22:30 | Smith Wellness Center, 3200 College Dr, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
25th Anniversary Open House at the Art & Audrey Smith Wellness Center. The public is welcome to celebrate with Brenda McAllister and her staff! Refreshments will be served.

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.

Kindergarten-4th Grade Storytime
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!!

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.

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!

Vacation Bible School at Grace Baptist Church
2022-07-17 18:15 - 20:15 | Grace Baptist Church, 2801 17th St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Vacation Bible School at Grace Baptist Church
July 17-21

Adult CAASA Program
2022-07-15 13:00 - 14:30 | Emmetsburg Public Library, 707 N Superior St, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, United States
Adult CAASA Program: This program will be led by a CAASA advocate to raise awareness on abuse prevention and education. Participants will take part in an age-appropriate discussion based on what abuse is and how to report if they or someone they know is being abused. CAASA programs will feature prizes, special arts and crafts activities, and participants will receive points towards their Summer Reading goals.

Summer Food Box Day Pickup
2022-07-14 08:30 - 15:00 | IA
Summer Food Box Day pickup for those who reserved a Summer Food Box by calling the UDMO by July 8. Residents must be from Palo Alto County to be eligible. Boxes must be picked up on July 14 during your assigned time slot.

Emmetsburg Ridiculous Days
2022-07-14 - 2022-07-15 | IA
Emmetsburg Ridiculous Days with retailers having sidewalk sales during regular business hours. Register at participating businesses to win $100 Chamber Bucks.
