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Iowa calendar of events

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

IOWA

Allamakee County

June 25 -- Master Gardeners meeting, 7 p.m., Extension office, Waukon

June 26 -- Kid Tycoon Camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank, Waukon

June 26 -- Farmers Market, 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Harpers Ferry

June 27 -- Pre-Fair Clean-up, 9 a.m., fairgrounds, Waukon

June 27 -- Fair Booth Decorating, 10 a.m., 4-H Building on the fairgrounds, Waukon

June 27 -- 4-H Dog Obedience Judging, 2 p.m., Show Barn on the fairgrounds, Waukon

June 29 -- Farmers Market, 4 p.m.-6 p.m., fairgrounds, Waukon

June 29 -- Expressions Day, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Farm Bureau Building, Waukon

June 30 -- Extension Council meeting, 7 p.m., Extension office, Waukon

July 1 -- Monkey Mania Camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Waterville Community Center

July 3 -- Farmers Market, 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Harpers Ferry

July 5 -- 4-H County Council meeting, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Extension office, Waukon

July 6 -- Farmers Market, 4 p.m.-6 p.m., fairgrounds, Waukon

Black Hawk County

July 28-Aug. 1 -- Black Hawk County Fair, fairgrounds, Waterloo

Cerro Gordo County

July 21-28 --North Iowa Fair, fairgrounds, Mason City

Chickasaw County

June 24 -- Monkey Mania, Summer Camp for kindergartners through 3rd grade, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Fredericksburg park

June 25 -- Fair Orientation for families who aren't familiar with fairgrounds, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m., fairgrounds, Nashua

June 27 -- 4-H Workshop on Grill and LP Safety, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Mike Booth residence, New Hampton

June 28 -- Dog Classes, 7 p.m.-8 p.m., fairgrounds, Nashua

July 2 -- Extension Council meeting, 8 p.m., Extension office, New Hampton

July 7 -- Gizmos and Gadgets Day Camp for 2nd and 3rd graders, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Mikkelson Park Shelter 3, New Hampton

Clay County

June 24 -- Beginning Woodworkers Workshop for grades 3-12, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Extension office, Spencer

Clayton County

June 24 -- Lights, Camera, Action Day Camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Inger Park, Strawberry Point

June 25 -- Lights, Camera, Action Day Camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., City Park, Elkader

June 30 -- Gizmos and Gadgets Day Camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Little Bulldog Center, Monona

July 1 -- Gizmos and Gadgets Day Camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., City Park, Garnavillo

Delaware County

July 13-19 -- Delaware County Fair, fairgrounds, Manchester

Dickinson County

July 26-30 -- Dickinson County Fair, fairgrounds, Spirit Lake

Dubuque County

July 21-26 -- Dubuque County Fair, fairgrounds, Dubuque

Floyd County

July 22-26 -- Floyd County Fair, fairgrounds, Charles City

Franklin County

June 24 -- Sheffield Clover Kids event, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Sheffield City Park

June 24 -- 4-H Quiz Bowl Practice, 7 p.m., 4-H Foodstand on the fairgrounds, Hampton

June 25 -- Latimer Clover Kids event, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., West Park, Latimer

June 25 -- 4-H Chef's Club event, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 4-H Foodstand on the fairgrounds, Hampton

June 25 -- Dog Obedience Class for 4-H and non-4-H dog owners, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., fairgrounds, Hampton

June 26 -- Farmers Market, 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Main Street Square, Hampton

June 29 -- Geneva Clover Kids event, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Geneva School Park

June 30 -- Hampton Clover Kids meeting, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Harriman Park, Hampton

July 1 -- Sheffield Clover Kids event, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Sheffield City Park

July 2 -- Latimer Clover Kids event, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., West Park, Latimer

July 2 -- Dog Obedience Class for 4-H and non-4-H dog owners, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., fairgrounds, Hampton

July 3 -- Farmers Market, 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Main Street Square, Hampton

Hancock County

July 22-27 -- Hancock County Junior Fair, fairgrounds, Britt

Howard County

June 23-28 -- Mighty Howard County Fair, fairgrounds, Cresco

O'Brien County

June 30 -- Northwest Research Farm Field Day, 9:30 a.m., research farm, Calumet

July 18-23 -- O'Brien County Fair, fairgrounds, Primghar

Palo Alto County

July 23-26 -- Palo Alto County Fair, fairgrounds, Emmetsburg

Sioux County

July 11 and July 13-16 -- Sioux County Youth Fair, fairgrounds, Sioux Center

July 14 -- Iowa Veterinary Medical Association's "Veterinary Camp'' for students aged 14-17, 2 p.m.-5 p.m., Sioux County fairgrounds, Sioux Center

Winnebago County

July 9-13 -- Winnebago County Fair, fairgrounds, Thompson

Winneshiek County

July 9-13 -- Winneshiek County Fair, fairgrounds, Decorah

Worth County

June 24-28 -- Worth County Fair, fairgrounds, Northwood

June 24 -- Worth County Fair Opening Day 4-H Non-livestock Judging, 8:30 a.m., 4-H Exhibit Building on the fairgrounds, Northwood

June 24 -- Worth County Fair 4-H Dog Obedience Show, 1:30 p.m., 4-H Poultry Barn, Northwood

June 24 -- Worth County Fair 4-H Pet Show, 3 p.m., 4-H Poultry Barn, Northwood

June 24 -- Worth County Fair 4-H Horse Games Show, 3 p.m., Fair Horse Arena, Northwood

June 25 -- Worth County Fair Livestock Entry Day, 7:30 a.m.-noon, fairgrounds, Northwood

June 25 -- Worth County Fair 4-H Pleasure Horse Show, a.m., Horse Arena, Northwood

June 26 -- Worth County Fair 4-H and FFA Swine Show, Livestock Show Arena, Northwood

June 26 -- Worth County Fair 4-H Poultry Show, 5 p.m., Poultry Barn, Northwood

June 27 -- Worth County Fair 4-H Beef Show, 8 a.m., Livestock Show Arena, Northwood

June 27 -- Worth County Fair Bucket/Bottle Calf Show, Livestock Show Arena, Northwood

June 27 -- Worth County 4-H Dairy Show, 2 p.m., Livestock Show Arena, Northwood

June 27 -- Worth County 4-H Clothing Selection Fashion Show, Shelterhouse on the fairgrounds, Northwood

June 27 -- 4-H Pig Roast, 6:15 p.m., Shelterhouse on the fairgrounds, Northwood

June 28 -- Worth County 4-H Livestock Barn Interviews, 11:30 a.m., Livestock Show Arena, Northwood

June 28 -- 4-H Lamb Show, noon, Livestock Show Arena, Northwood

June 28 -- Worth County Fair 4-H Dance, 9 p.m., 4-H Exhibit Building, Northwood

June 29 -- Worth County Fair Livestock Ribbon Auction, 6:30 p.m., Livestock Show arena on the fairgrounds, Northwood

Wright County

July 8-13 -- Wright County Fair, fairgrounds, Eagle Grove

Other Iowa

June 24 -- Iowa State University Research Farm Field Day, noon lunch, 1 p.m. program, Southeast Research and Demonstration farm, near Crawfordsville

June 24-28 -- Butler County Fair, fairgrounds, Allison

June 24-29 -- Greater Jefferson County Fair, fairgrounds, Fairfield

June 25 -- North Iowa State University Research Farm Field Day, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Kanawha research facility, Kanawha

June 25 -- "Annie's Project'' -- a women managing farm information program, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Trade and Industry Building on the Ellsworth Community College campus, Iowa Falls

June 27 -- "What Works for My Sheep Operation may Work For Yours'' program and tour, 9:45 a.m. registration, Community Center, Sanborn

June 30 -- Pasture Walk focused on grazing and current issues, 9 a.m., Larry Knaack farm, near Correctionville

June 30 -- Iowa State University Research Farm Field Day, 9 a.m., Northwest Research and Demonstration Farm, Sutherland

June 30-July 2 -- State 4-H Conference, Iowa State University campus, Ames

July 2 -- "Annie's Project'' -- a women managing farm information program, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Trade and Industry Building on the Ellsworth Community College campus, Iowa Falls

July 7-12 -- Davis County Fair, fairgrounds, Bloomfield

July 7-12 -- Dallas County Fair, fairgrounds, Adel

July 7-13 -- Greene County Fair, fairgrounds, Jefferson

July 8-12 -- Ringgold County Fair, fairgrounds, Mount Ayr

July 8-12 -- Hardin County Fair, fairgrounds, Eldora

July 8-12 -- Calhoun County Fair, fairgrounds, Rockwell City

July 8-12 -- Cedar County Fair, fairgrounds, Tipton

July 8-12 -- Lee County Fair, fairgrounds, Donnellson

July 8-13 -- Webster County Fair, fairgrounds, Fort Dodge

July 9 -- "Annie's Project'' -- a women managing farm information program, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Trade and Industry Building on the Ellsworth Community College campus, Iowa Falls

July 9-12 -- Iowa County Fair, fairgrounds, Margeno

July 9-13 -- Linn County Fair, fairgrounds, Central City

July 9-23 -- Cherokee County Fair, fairgrounds, Cherokee

July 10-12 -- Keokuk County Fair, fairgrounds, What Cheer

July 11-16 -- Adams County Fair, fairgrounds, Corning

July 12-18 -- Henry County Fair, fairgrounds, Mount Pleasant

July 12-20 -- Shelby County Fair, fairgrounds, Harlan

July 13-16 -- Lyon County Fair, fairgrounds, Rock Rapids

July 13-19 -- Wapello County Fair, fairgrounds, Eldon

July 14 -- Marshall County Farm Bureau annual meeting, 7 p.m., Farm Bureau Office Building, Marshalltown

July 14-19 -- Keokuk County Expo, fairgrounds, Sigourney

July 15-18 -- Osceola County Livestock Show, fairgrounds, Sibley

July 15-18 -- Central Iowa Fair, fairgrounds, Marshalltown

July 15-19 -- Monona County Fair, fairgrounds, Onawa

July 15-19 -- Montgomery County Fair, fairgrounds, Red Oak

July 15-19 -- Muscatine County Fair, fairgrounds, West Liberty

July 15-19 -- Carroll County Fair, fairgrounds, Coon Rapids

July 15-19 -- Boone County Fair, fairgrounds, Boone

July 15-19 -- Clinton County Fair 4-H Club Show, fairgrounds, DeWitt

July 15-20 -- Fremont County Fair, fairgrounds, Sidney

July 15-20 -- Van Buren County Fair, fairgrounds, Keosauqua

July 15-20 -- Buchanan County Fair, fairgrounds, Independence

July 15-20 -- Decatur County Fair 4-H and FFA Fair, fairgrounds, Leon

July 15-20 -- Pottawattamie County Fair, fairgrounds, Avoca

July 15-20 -- Polk County FFA and 4-H Fair, fairgrounds, Des Moines

July 16 -- "Annie's Project'' -- a women managing farm information program, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Trade and Industry Building on the Ellsworth Community College campus, Iowa Falls

July 16-19 -- Taylor County Fair, fairgrounds, Bedford

July 16-19 -- Buena Vista County Fair, fairgrounds, Alta

July 16-20 -- Madison County Fair, fairgrounds, Winterset

July 16-20 -- Monroe County Fair, fairgrounds, Albia

July 16-20 -- Pocahontas County Fair, fairgrounds, Pocahontas

July 17-23 -- Marion County Fair, fairgrounds, Knoxville

July 17-23 -- Jasper County Fair, fairgrounds, Colfax

July 18 -- Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement annual Convention, Hotel Fort Des Moines, Des Moines

July 18 & 22-27 -- Poweshiek County Fair, fairgrounds, Grinnell

July 18-23 -- Union County Fair, fairgrounds, Afton

July 19-24 -- Washington County Fair, fairgrounds, Washington

July 20-25 -- Appanoose County Fair, fairgrounds, Centerville

July 20-25 -- Grundy County Fair, fairgrounds, Grundy Center

July 20-26 -- Mahaska Southern Iowa Fair, fairgrounds, Oskaloosa

July 20-26 -- Harrison County Fair, fairgrounds, Missouri Valley

Minnesota

June 24 -- Extension Service's Woodland Owners Land Transfer Course Part 1 and Part 2, International Falls (For more information, call Koochiching County SWCD at (218) 283-1175.)

June 24-27 -- Norman County Fair, fairgrounds, Ada

June 25 -- Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council meeting, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Room 511 in the Forest Lake High School, Forest Lake

June 26-28 -- 32nd annual Scandinavian Hjemkomst Festival, Hjemkomst Center, Moorhead

June 27 -- East Polk County Breakfast on the Farm, 8 a.m.-11 a.m., Mark and Joan Lee Farm, 6.5 miles north of McIntosh

June 27-28 -- Children's Weekend, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Forest History Center, Grand Rapids

June 30-July 3 -- Shooting Sports and Wildlife Camp, Deep Portage Environmental Center, Hackensack

July 1-5 -- Polk County Fair, fairgrounds, Fertile

July 4 -- Headwaters Regional Farm Bureau Breakfast on the Farm, 8 a.m.-11 a.m., Larry and Becky Trefz residence, 1 mile south of Bagley on Minnesota Highway 92

July 8-11 -- Atkin County Fair, fairgrounds, Atkin

July 8-12 -- Hubbard County Fair, fairgrounds, Park Rapids

July 9-12 -- Kittson County Fair, fairgrounds, Hallock

July 11 -- Breakfast on the Farm, 8 a.m.-10 a.m., Y4 Ranch, near Staples

July 11-12 -- Operation Military Kids Youth Summer Camp for ages 8-12, Camp Koinonia, near Annandale

WISCONSIN

June 25-26 -- Pre-veterinarian Camp, Pioneer Farm, Platteville

June 25-28 -- Elroy Fair, fairgrounds, Elroy

June 26-27 -- Budweiser Dairyland Super National Truck and Tractor Pull, Recreation Park, Tomah

July 1-4 -- Central Burnett County Fair, fairgrounds, Webster

July 1-5 -- Stoughton Junior Fair, fairgrounds, Stoughton

July 6 -- Food Safety Workshop for Small Food Processors, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Brown County Extension Building, Green Bay

July 6-12 -- Sauk County Fair, fairgrounds, Baraboo

July 8-12 -- Jefferson County Fair, fairgrounds, Jefferson

July 8-12 -- Marquette County Fair, fairgrounds, Westfield

July 8-12 -- Northern Wisconsin State Fair, fairgrounds, Chippewa Falls

July 9 -- State 4-H Plant Science Day, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., University of Wisconsin Hancock Agricultural Research Station

July 9-12 -- Lodi Agricultural Fair, fairgrounds, Lodi

July 15-19 -- Barron County Fair, fairgrounds, Rice Lake

July 15-19 -- Dane County Fair, fairgrounds, Madison

July 15-19 -- Fond du Lac County Fair, fairgrounds, Fond du Lac

OTHER U.S.

June 25 -- Organic Apple Field Day presented by the Organic Tree Fruit Growers Association, Al-Mar Orchards, Flushing, Mich.

June 28-July 1 -- Howard Wyman Sheep Industry Leadership School sponsored by the National Lamb Feeders Association, Greeley, Colo.

June 29-July 4 -- Shorthorn Junior National Show and Youth Conference, Springfield, Ill.

July 2 -- North American Jersey Cheese Awards program, Sycamore Hill Gardens, Marcellus, N.Y.

July 7 -- 2009 Sustainable Agriculture Tour focused on grass-fed beefg, pastured chicken and eggs, Meadow Haven Farm and Graze N' Grow Farm, Sheffield, Ill.

July 8-11 -- American Salers Junior Association's 25th annual National Show, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming

July 11-17 -- Texas Limousin Association's National Junior Limousin Show and Congress, Tri-State Expo Complex and the Ambassador Hotel, Amarillo, Texas

July 12-15 -- National Lamb Feeders Association's Howard Wyman Sheep Industry Leadership School, Greeley, Colo.

July 14-15 -- Energy and Environmental Research Center at the University of North Dakota's Biomass '09: Power, Fuels, and Chemicals Workshop, Alerus Center, Grand Forks, N.D.

July 15 -- Wyffels Hybrids Illinois Corn Strategies event, Decatur, Ill.

July 16-18 -- U.S. Targhee Sheep Association National Show and Sale, Custer County fairgrounds, Miles City, Mont.

July 18 -- Washington State Sheep Producers' Annual Ram and Ewe Show and Sale, Grant County fairgrounds, Moses Lake, Wash.

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