Festivals & Events

Charles City

Charles City celebrates its heritage with vintage Hart-Parr tractors at the Floyd County Mseum, the girlhood home of Carrie Lane Chapman Catt, and original works by the Old Masters at the Mooney Art Collection. Take a walking tour of historic homes, visit the Arts Center in original Carnegie Library, and ejoy a show at the Art Deco-style Charles Theatre. Walk or bike along the five-mile Charley Western Trail. Coming soon - Kayak Rodeo Course and Riverfront Park. Charles City is a Main Street Iowa community, a recognized Cultural and Entertainment District, and has been named one of Iowa's Great Places. For more information, contact the Charles City Area Chamber of Commerce, 401 N. Main St., Charles City, Iowa 50616, or call 641-228-4234 or 641-228-2335. Charles City Web site

Great Chili Cook-Off

Local chefs compete for the "Golden Ladle." Sample eight kinds of chili and enjoy delicious desserts.