Iowa Lincoln Highway Events

2008

August 29, 2008 Music on Main - The Lincoln Highway. Local band "Czech Band" 6PM. Snacks available. In front of the Belle Plaine Area Museum at 12th "Main" St. and 9th Ave. Belle Plaine (Benton)
August 31, 2008 Music at the John Ernest Vineyard. 7-10 PM. "Dogs on Skis" will perform. Located 2 miles east of Tama on the Lincoln Highway (Hwy. 30) (Tama)
September 4 - 7, 2008 Pufferbilly Days:First class ticket to Fun. Event now at Boone County Fairgrounds. Downtown flea market - visit LHA tent. Event website.(Boone)
September 4 - October 24, 2008 Buddy Holly Exhibit on the Lincoln Highway. Pioneer in Rock and Roll music, the automobile and other memorabilia used by "Buddy Holly and the Crickets" will be on display. Belle Plaine Area Museum at 12th St. and 9th Ave. (Benton)
Sept. 6, 2008 Grape Picking Festival & Harvest John Ernest Vineyard. Schedule & details on website. Call (641) 484-8048 to place reservation. LImited to first 100 each Sat. also Sept. 13th). Located 2 miles east of Tama on the Lincoln Highway (Hwy. 30) (Tama)
September 7, 2008 Music at the John Ernest Vineyard. 3-6 PM. "Route 66" will perform. Located 2 miles east of Tama on the Lincoln Highway (Hwy. 30) (Tama)
September 12-13-14, 2008 "Jumbo Well Days & All-School Reunion" Celebration of the capping of "Jumbo Well" the famous artisian well that erupted in 1886 and was known as the "8th Wonder of the World". Reunion Sat. Sept. 13 First Lutheran Church (Family Center) Sunset Drive in Belle Plaine. Contact person: Bev Winkie ((319) 434-2079. Belle Plaine (Benton)
September 12, 2008 "Chalk the Lincoln Highway Contest" 3 PM - Artists in 5 age groups invited to recreate a Lincoln Highway scene with chalk on the original Lincoln Highway along 12th St. between 9th & 10th Ave.1st prize $100 savings bond, $50 bond for 2nd in each age group. Belle Plaine (Benton)
Sept. 13, 2008 Grape Picking Festival & Harvest John Ernest Vineyard. Schedule & details on website. Call (641) 484-8048 to place reservation. LImited to first 100 each Sat.). Located 2 miles east of Tama on the Lincoln Highway (Hwy. 30) (Tama)
September 14, 2008 Music at the John Ernest Vineyard. 3-6 PM. "Dogs on Skis" will perform. Located 2 miles east of Tama on the Lincoln Highway (Hwy. 30) (Tama)
September 19-20-21, 2008 "Civil War Days" Contact Jon Dayton (319) 434-6481 for additional info. Belle Plaine (Benton)
September 20, 2008 Tama-Toldedo Car Show & Cruise. Pre-registration & car show begin at 4 PM (downtown Tama). Cruise begins at 3rd St. at 8 PM. Prizes. Street dance 9 PM in downtown Tama. More info: Tama-Toledo Chamber. (Tama)
September 20, 2008 Music at the John Ernest Vineyard. 7-10 PM. "Standard Groove" will perform. Located 2 miles east of Tama on the Lincoln Highway (Hwy. 30) (Tama)
September 27, 2008 Lincoln Arts Festival - (Mt. Vernon) 50 artists line the Lincoln Highway in Mt. Vernon. Art, docent-led historic tours, music and children's activities. Website or email for more info.
September 28, 2008 Music at the John Ernest Vineyard. 3-6 PM. "Major Day" will perform. Located 2 miles east of Tama on the Lincoln Highway (Hwy. 30) (Tama)
October 11, 2008 Iowa Lincoln Highway Membership Meeting - Colo
October 29, 2008 "A Ride Along the Lincoln Highway" PBS documentary about a great road premiers. Parts were shot during the 2008 national conference in Evanston, WY. Visit the blog at: www.wqed.org
November 30, 2008 German Christmas Tea on the Lincoln Highway. German High Tea at 3 PM in the Observation Room of the Museum. Belle Plaine Area Museum at 12th St. and 9th Ave. Contact person: Bev Winkie ((319) 434-2079. Belle Plaine (Benton)

2009

January 10, 2009 Lincoln Highway Director's Meeting - Tama (Tama County)
June 16-20, 2009 Lincoln Highway National Conference - South Bend, Indiana. Visit national LH site and download Conference '09 plans and poster. Email info: Ken Locke