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Figure 8 Races - Adel - April - September, 2008

Figure 8 Races are held every other Saturday in April through September. Just 7 miles from the campground, experience a favorite local attraction!

Valley Junction Farmer's Market - May 1 - October 2

The Valley Junction Farmer's Market features a wide variety of vendors selling homegrown vegetables and fruits, baked goods, prepared foods, fresh-cut flowers, plants, crafts and much more. Over 100+ vendors. This event is held in conjunction with Music in the Junction, a free outdoor concert series that is held from 6 - 8 p.m. every Thursday evening from May 01 to October 02

Dam to Dam Race - May 31

There are 20 kilometer, 5 kilometer and youth runs scheduled for the Dam to Dam Race.

National Pork Producers World Pork Expo - June 5-7

The National Pork Producers Council's 2008 World Pork Expo marks the event's 20th anniversary of serving as the world's largest trade show for the pork industry. If it has to do with pork production, you'll find it at the World Pork Expo. Competitions, Pig-Casso Art Show and the Great Pork BarbeQlossal! Food, music and fun at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

Des Moines Art Festival - June 27-29

The Des Moines Arts Festival is Iowa's premier celebration of the arts. Each year the FREE, three-day celebration of the arts, decorates the downtown riverfront with exceptional artwork, entertainment and children's activities. Artists from all over the country will showcase their original artwork at the 2008 Festival. Attendees can enjoy and purchase artwork from more than 150 talented artists in a variety of styles and prices. Fireworks Saturday night! A MUST SEE!

Dallas County Fair - July 10-13

Held in July, the Dallas County Fair offers talent show, cruiser cars, rodeo, tractor and pickup pull, figure 8 races, livestock judging, music and much more!

Indianola Balloon Festival - July 25 - August 2

Balloons fly all week long at 6:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Come out to the National Balloon Classic in the morning and enjoy a pancake or omelet breakfast or in the evening you can find treats at the concession stand. Sit, relax and enjoy the live entertainment and the spectacle of the hot air balloons.

Iowa State Fair - August 7-17

Yes, the country’s most famous state fair and Iowa’s largest tourism event will be held August 07-17, 2008. Esquire Magazine has named the Fair one of the 15 superlative places to visit before Labor Day. You will not be disappointed! The internationally-acclaimed Iowa State Fair - ""America's Favorite Fair"" - annually attracts more than a million fun-lovers from around the world. Midwest Living magazine recently named the event one of the ""Top 30 Things Every Midwesterner Should Experience."" Last year's record-breaking Fair was named the #2 choice for summer fun in America by USA Weekend. This year's event promises 11 action-packed days of favorite foods, entertainment, competition and traditions!

Sweet Corn Festival - August 9

For 29 years Adel has celebrated the end of summer with this huge one-day Sweet Corn Festival drawing an estimated 10,000 people from all over the United States. This annual festival offers six tons of free sweet corn, craft and food vendors, free entertainment, evening street dance and beer garden.

Iowa Cubs

Iowa Cubs are the AAA affiliate of the Chicago Cubs.

Covered Bridge Festival - October 10-12

Each year on the second full weekend in October, county residents gather under the brilliant hues of autumn to celebrate their historic covered bridges. The Covered Bridge Festival features old-time craft demonstrations, a wide variety of food vendors, music, an antique vehicle parade complete with bands, a spelling bee, and much more. Over 85 craft and food booths. Guided tours of the covered bridges available.