March 28, 2024

Events calendar

To add an event to the community event calendar, send a press release to news@crestonnews.com.

Creston Farmers’ Market (Mondays)

The Creston Farmer’s Market is 4 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays at the southeast corner of McKinley Park.

Iowa State Fair hosts virtual state fair (Aug. 13-23)

The planners of the Iowa State Fair have announced events will take place virtually. For the 11 days that would have been the Iowa State Fair, Aug. 13 to 23, fair videos, competitions, facts, memories, classes, history, trivia and games will be found on their website and Facebook page. Each day will feature different themes and activities. Follow on social media or visit www.iowastatefair.org for the full virtual Fair schedule.

Dutch oven cooking class (Aug. 13)

Learn to make cobbler in a Dutch Oven and learn tips for cast iron cooking such as heating coals, seasoning the cast iron, and calculating temperatures 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Lake Orient Recreation Area. For more information contact the Adair County Conservation Board on Facebook.

Fridays after Five (Aug. 14)

The concert series held on the east lawn of the Elks Lodge will feature a different musical artist each Friday from 5:08 to 7:08 p.m. until Sept. 4. This week’s musical guest will be Charly Proctor. Event is sponsored by First National Bank, co-sponsor Hy-Vee. Proceeds will go to Creston Lions Club.

Hike Around Green Valley (Aug. 14)

Join park staff to hike all the way around Green Valley Lake! We will start early to avoid the heat. Meet at 8:00 a.m. by the check-in building in the campground, hike will be done before lunch. This hike will be on both grass and paved trails. Expect to hike nine miles. Be sure to bring plenty of water

Party in the Park (Aug. 15)

Creston Parks and Rec is hosting its annual Party in the Park Aug 15. Performing will be Off the Cuff and headline will be The i-Berry’s Band. Updates will be made on Creston Parks and Rec Facebook page.

American Red Cross blood drive (Aug. 17)

Blood drive takes place at Trinity Lutheran Church, 800 N. Sumner St. in Creston from 12 noon to 6 p.m.

Coon Valley Bass Anglers Open (Aug. 30)

For registration information, rules, scoring and additional details, visit CVBA on Facebook.

Suicide Awareness Skate Event (Sept. 19)

Skate for Awareness is hosting an event from 2 to 8 p.m. Sept. 19 at the skate park in McKinley Park, to help raise money for suicide awareness and prevention. Event includes yard games, volley ball, vendors, food, silent auction and bake sale. The event will conclude with candlelight vigil.

2020 Steak Fry (Sept. 13)

Hear from Iowa’s Democratic candidates and guest speakers 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the 2020 Steak Fry. This year’s event will be held at Des Moines Water Works, 2201 George Flagg Parkway, Des Moines. For more information or tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/demsteakfry.

2020 Virtual Green 5K (Oct. 10)

The Iowa Donor Network is hosting its fundraising and awareness 5Ks, the Green 5K and Donor Dash in one virtual 5K event. The Green 5K and Donor Dash are not just races, but a way to honor the lives of organ and tissue donors, celebrate life and recognize those who wait for a life-saving transplant. Sign up at www.thegreen5k.com.