Upcoming Events
Santa & The Mean One at Appleberry
Get ready for a festive and fun holiday experience at Appleberry Orchard on Saturday, December 21st, from 1-4pm! Bring your cameras and wish lists as Santa and The Mean One make their appearance! Snap free photos, share your holiday wishes with Santa and keep an eye out for some mischievous antics from The Mean One!
Turnwater's Epic Ugly Sweater Party
IT’S ABOUT TO GET UGLY
Turnwater is turning up the Holiday Heat with our first ever EPIC Ugly Sweater Party & Contest Saturday, Decmber 21st!
Live music with Dustin Lee at Boozy Rae's
We are so excited to have Dustin Lee join us December 22nd! Dustin Dorrell is visiting that week and will see you here!
Monica Austin at Tena's Tap
Monica Austin is a Country Music artist from the Quad City Area. Her slice-of-life writing style and swing for the fences stage show earned not only the titles of 2022 Midwest Country Music Organization Entertainer of the Year and 2023 Iowa Music Awards Country Artist of the Year, but also opening performances for National Artists like Wynonna Judd, Travis Tritt, Carly Pearce and Mitchell Tenpenny. Monica's 2023 "Midwest Mama" Tour spanned from Southern Texas to Minnesota, marking her transition from Regional to National performing artist. She is currently touring smaller venues across the Midwest testing new material for her 2025 Tour Season and Sophomore album, "By the Way".
Christmas Eve At The Barn
15th annual traditional non-denominational Christmas Eve Service held in a historic 1857 barn in Fort Madison, Iowa on Christmas Eve.
Keokuk City of Lights - Christmas Eve
Three decades of memories have been shared by visitors to the City of Christmas, with nearly 20,000 vehicles passing through Rand Park each year. It now features over 150 light displays and over one million Christmas lights, so take your time, make as many trips as you like and enjoy it all!
Keokuk City of Lights
Three decades of memories have been shared by visitors to the City of Christmas, with nearly 20,000 vehicles passing through Rand Park each year. It now features over 150 light displays and over one million Christmas lights, so take your time, make as many trips as you like and enjoy it all!
Park-to-Park District Church Tours
Five churches will be open for anyone to visit between the hours of 1:00 - 3:00 pm to see stain glass windows, holiday decorations, architecture, and other historic items of each building. A guide with background of each church will be available at each location
WILDFIRE at Vinnie’s
Wildfire - An up and coming local band playing multiple genres including country, alternative, and rock.
Downtown Summer Market
Music, food, crafts. art, wood workers, boutiques, wine tasting, cold beer, plants, home decor and more.
Pool 19 Plants & Records Tiling Party At Vinnies
What’s a “tiling”? Pool 19 is joining the party permanently at Vinnie’s, adding our own ceiling tile to the Fort Madison mainstay. We’re music lovers and Vinnie’s rocks, so we knew we wanted to be a part of the tradition.
Come hang out, enjoy the tunes, and celebrate with us at the West End’s Finest!
Santa's coming to Jess Sutcliffe State Farm
Join us for a fun Christmas celebration with Santa, cookies and hot cocoa!
Charging Rhino Karaoke at The Rail Yard
Fort Madison is long known for quality karaoke, and THURSDAY NIGHTS come join the party with southeast Iowa's FAVORITE Charging Rhino Productions Karaoke at Rail Yard Sports Bar!
The Enchanted Forest 2024
The ever so popular Enchanted Forest is making a return this holiday season to River Valley Place of Fort Madison! Come view a forest of lavishly decorated Christmas trees by Lee County businesses, our residents, and our staff!
Santa & the Mean One at Appleberry Orchard
Get ready for a festive and fun holiday experience at Appleberry Orchard on Saturday, December 21st, from 1-4pm! Bring your cameras and wish lists as Santa and The Mean One make their appearance! Snap free photos, share your holiday wishes with Santa and keep an eye out for some mischievous antics from The Mean One!
While you're here, explore our store filled with Christmas decor, candy, homemade fudge, gift baskets and other holiday goodies.
Don’t miss Santa & The Mean One on December 21st from 1-4pm!
Ugly Sweater Party with Drunken photos with Mr & Mrs Clause
Wear your ugliest sweater, and get your party photos done with santa!! KARAOKE with AMANDA starting at 9pm!!!
Keokuk City of Lights
Three decades of memories have been shared by visitors to the City of Christmas, with nearly 20,000 vehicles passing through Rand Park each year. It now features over 150 light displays and over one million Christmas lights, so take your time, make as many trips as you like and enjoy it all!
Elvis Christmas Tribute
Junior Talley is back for his fantastic show!! We love this Christmas music filled show! Junior along with his beautiful wife Alisa Talley do a great job entertaining everyone. $5.00 admission for this show. Complimentary coffee and popcorn. Bar will also be open
Holiday Crafting
Join us for a morning of festive fun and creativity on Saturday, December 7th at 10 AM at the Lee County Conservation Center. Guided by our talented Naturalist Lia, you’ll paint your very own holiday-themed mini barn quilt—perfect for adding a cozy, handcrafted touch to your seasonal decor!
Mystical Yule Market
Shop for unique gifts for the season. Get a reading to see what 2025 may have in store for you! All these fun things under one roof!
$5 entrance fee (Vendors set their own prices)
JIVE RADIO Anniversary Celebration
Jive Radio will be here to help us celebrate our one year anniversary!!!
LULAC December Bingo
Doors open at 5:30, bingo starts at 6:30.
We will have food and drinks available for purchase. Please remember to no outside food/drinks allowed.
We will have 50/50 or baskets to raffle!
Last month we paid out $400 jackpot, will you be the big winner this month?!
Thank you for everyone’s continued support!
Make It and Take It: Christmas Greens Porch Pot Class
Join Watering Can Floral at Fat Jimmy's Smokehouse & Catering for a festive, hands-on experience creating your own Christmas Greens Porch Pot! Enjoy a delicious meal with two hearty soup options and a cash bar. Limited spots available, register by calling 319-524-3800.
Sample Saturday at Appleberry Orchard
Join us for Sampling Saturday at Appleberry Orchard on Saturday, November 30th, from 10am-3pm, and discover a delicious variety of flavors to enjoy and share this holiday season! Sample all the best products, from dips, salsas, dressings, BBQ sauces, wine and drink mixes to hard cider!
Mistletoe on Main
The holiday spirit comes alive in the heart of historic downtown Fort Madison during Mistletoe on Main! Get ready to immerse yourself in a festive atmosphere that celebrates the joy of the season while supporting local businesses. As you stroll through our charming streets adorned with twinkling lights and adorned storefronts, you'll feel the magic of the holidays all around you.
Packard Perry Project at Boozy Rae's
Join us for the Parade of Lights and Packard Perry Project! Drinks to go!
Fort Madison Parade Of Lights
Every year on the Friday after Thanksgiving, enjoy a lighted parade down Fort Madison's Main Street. View over 40 hand crafted lighted sculptures on Avenue G at 6:30PM
Keokuk City of Lights
Three decades of memories have been shared by visitors to the City of Christmas, with nearly 20,000 vehicles passing through Rand Park each year. It now features over 150 light displays and over one million Christmas lights, so take your time, make as many trips as you like and enjoy it all!
YMCA Turkey Trot
Wobble before you Gobble....YMCA's 2nd Annual Turkey Trot 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk!
Captain Geech at Turnwater Bar & Grill
Come join us at Turnwater Bar and Grill and enjoy Captain Geech and The Shrimp Shack Shooters on Thanksgiving Eve!
Wednesday, 11/27 7-10 PM.
