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Passport to Adel
From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 1 around Adel.
On September 1st, visit participating Adel businesses to get your passport “stamped”. Once you have completed your passport, head to Penoach Winery to enjoy a glass of wine and hand in your completed passport. Completed cards will be entered into a drawing to win a gift basket with items from each of the participating businesses: Azaela Lane, A You’re Adorable Children’s Clothing Boutique, Adel Flowers & Gifts, Adel Health Mart, Iconic, Penoach Winery, Real Deals, Roots and The Morning Grind. Cards must be delivered before 8 p.m
Artists in the Patio
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, September 3 at Soumas Court.
The Atelier at 1109 presents an Artists in the Courtyard art show featuring local and state artists. Stroll around Soumas Court and visit the artists about their craft and pick up some of your favorite unique pieces of art. The event will feature artist demonstrations, children’s activities, art tutorials and more. Visit the downtown galleries and shops and experience Iowa art. Soumas Court is located in downtown Perry on Willis Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets, east of Hotel Pattee.
Bouquet of flowers Make and take
6-7:30 pm Tuesday, September 6 at the Dallas County Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden, 28061 Fairground Rd. Adele
Dallas County Master Gardeners will host a bouquet making event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays until frost at the Dallas County Fairgrounds Demonstration Garden. The preparation and taking of the floral bouquet is open to the public and registration is not required. Cost is $10 and attendees must bring a vase/container. All proceeds will go toward the expansion of the Dallas County Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden.
Prairie Awakening-Celebration of Prairie Awake
3-9pm Saturday, September 10 at Kuehn Conservation Area, Earlham.
The theme of Prairie Awakening-Prairie Awoke 2022 is “You can learn a lot by watching children play.” The Meskwaki Nation will feature a group of youth drums and dancers, the Dallas Chief Eagle will share their Hoop Dance presentation with audience participation around a campfire, plus more traditional drummers and dancers with gifts. A rehabilitated raptor and tagged migrating monarchs will be released. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. The event is free. Concessions will be available on site. More details will be posted on the DCCB Facebook page, Instagram and Weekly eNews. For more information, email Chris Adkins, Environmental Education Coordinator for the Dallas County Conservation Board at chris.adkins@dallascountyiowa.gov.
Apple Festival
10:00 – 16:00 Saturday, September 17 at Penoach Vineyard and Winery.
Penoach Vineyard and Winery will host the 13th annual Apple Festival on Saturday, September 17th. Apples from Dallas County Orchard will be available along with Mulled Apple and CranApple Wine. Other activities include tractor and wagon rides, face painting, marshmallow roasting (weather permitting) and live music from the Hillbilly Air Show from 1 to 4 p.m. Vendors will also be set up to sell produce, crafts, ice cream, baked goods and various unique items. all Iowa grown or raised. Although admission to the festival is free, organizers ask that you bring a cash donation or a non-perishable food item to donate to the local food pantry.
De Soto Fun Days
Saturday, September 17 at Little Bridge Park, De Soto.
De Soto Fun Days returns on Saturday, September 17th. The parade line-up will begin at 10am, followed by the parade at 11am. Other activities at Little Bridge Park include bounce houses, zoomers, stage entertainment, balloon artist, library crafts, fire department water games, bingo, food trucks and a car show.
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