Event Calendar

Whether you are interested in the arts, sports, or a community festival, you are sure to find fun events and activities for yourself, your family, and your friends in Jasper County. Throughout the summer, we have festivals and events almost every week!

March

Station Street Cycle Shop Weekly Ride

March 30 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Station Street Cycle Shop 109 N. Station Street Mingo, IA 50168

A casual bike ride on the Chichaqua Valley Trail! All ages and abilities are welcome.

Watercolor Painting

March 30 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Centre for Arts & Artists 501 W 3rd St N Newton, IA 50208

Ages 18 and up. Explore watercolor painting and learn a few basic techniques.  You do not have to be a skilled artist or even know how to draw to participate in...

April

Colfax Bingo Night

April 11 6:30 PM Cocina Hernandez Mexican Restaurant and Absolutely YOUnique Boutique! 118/124 N Walnut Street Colfax, IA 50054

Colfax Bingo is an evening of casual fun where you and your friends can play bingo, win money and prizes, and enjoy some delicious Mexican food and margaritas!The winner takes...

Second Saturdays in Colfax

April 13 Downtown Colfax Colfax, IA 50054

Shops and restaurants in downtown Colfax are open for your shopping adventure.Downtown shops include:Spring City VintageWeathervane VintageSpring City PharmacyAbsolutely YOUnique BoutiqueFront Street ShopWild Roots Boutique & SuitesFareway Stores ColfaxShear Attraction...

Mingo Fire Department Pancake Breakfast

April 13 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM Mingo Community Center 107 W Main St. Mingo, IA 50168

May

2024 Newton Arboretum Annual Spring Plant Sale: The Garden Awakens

May 03 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Krumm Horticultural Center 3000 N 4 Ave E Newton, IA 50208

Join us for a Star Wars themed plant extravaganza!On Star Wars Day (May the 4th), join us in costume!All funds from the event will support the Newton Arboretum, an independent,...

RevitalizeHER: A Women's Wellness Event

May 04 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Legacy Plaza 403 W 4th Street N, Building 17 Newton, IA 50208

Join us for an empowering day of self-care and rejuvenation at Legacy Plaza!Get ready to indulge in a variety of wellness activities, from invigorating yoga sessions to inspiring workshops led...

2024 Newton Arboretum Annual Spring Plant Sale: The Garden Awakens

May 04 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Krumm Horticultural Center 3000 N 4 Ave E Newton, IA 50208

Join us for a Star Wars themed plant extravaganza!On Star Wars Day (May the 4th), join us in costume!All funds from the event will support the Newton Arboretum, an independent,...

Colfax Bingo Night

May 09 6:30 PM Cocina Hernandez Mexican Restaurant and Absolutely YOUnique Boutique! 118/124 N Walnut Street Colfax, IA 50054

Colfax Bingo is an evening of casual fun where you and your friends can play bingo, win money and prizes, and enjoy some delicious Mexican food and margaritas!The winner takes...

Second Saturdays in Colfax

May 11 Downtown Colfax Colfax, IA 50054

Shops and restaurants in downtown Colfax are open for your shopping adventure.Downtown shops include:Spring City VintageWeathervane VintageSpring City PharmacyAbsolutely YOUnique BoutiqueFront Street ShopWild Roots Boutique & SuitesFareway Stores ColfaxShear Attraction...

Downtown Colfax Farmers Market

May 14 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM Mineral Springs Park 34 W Front St Colfax, IA 50054

 The market will operate unless the area is under a weather WARNING or there is an imminent sign of severe weather.Follow the Colfax Farmers Market Facebook Group for updates.   

Downtown Colfax Farmers Market

May 21 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM Mineral Springs Park 34 W Front St Colfax, IA 50054

 The market will operate unless the area is under a weather WARNING or there is an imminent sign of severe weather.Follow the Colfax Farmers Market Facebook Group for updates.   

Downtown Colfax Farmers Market

May 28 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM Mineral Springs Park 34 W Front St Colfax, IA 50054

 The market will operate unless the area is under a weather WARNING or there is an imminent sign of severe weather.Follow the Colfax Farmers Market Facebook Group for updates.   

June

Downtown Colfax Farmers Market

June 04 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM Mineral Springs Park 34 W Front St Colfax, IA 50054

 The market will operate unless the area is under a weather WARNING or there is an imminent sign of severe weather.Follow the Colfax Farmers Market Facebook Group for updates.   

Second Saturdays in Colfax

June 08 Downtown Colfax Colfax, IA 50054

Shops and restaurants in downtown Colfax are open for your shopping adventure.Downtown shops include:Spring City VintageWeathervane VintageSpring City PharmacyAbsolutely YOUnique BoutiqueFront Street ShopWild Roots Boutique & SuitesFareway Stores ColfaxShear Attraction...

Downtown Colfax Farmers Market

June 11 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM Mineral Springs Park 34 W Front St Colfax, IA 50054

 The market will operate unless the area is under a weather WARNING or there is an imminent sign of severe weather.Follow the Colfax Farmers Market Facebook Group for updates.   

Colfax Bingo Night

June 13 6:30 PM Cocina Hernandez Mexican Restaurant and Absolutely YOUnique Boutique! 118/124 N Walnut Street Colfax, IA 50054

Colfax Bingo is an evening of casual fun where you and your friends can play bingo, win money and prizes, and enjoy some delicious Mexican food and margaritas!The winner takes...

Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol--Summer NASCAR Weekend

June 14 Iowa Speedway 3333 Rusty Wallace Drive Newton, IA 50208

Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol--Summer NASCAR Weekend

June 15 Iowa Speedway 3333 Rusty Wallace Drive Newton, IA 50208

Hillbilly Bike Ride-Chichaqua Valley Trail

June 15 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Brickhouse Fitness 86 Paine St SE Bondurant, IA, IA 50035

Join us for the 3rd annual Hillbilly Bike Ride! This FREE ride will begin at the Bondurant Regional Trailhead.  The first music act, Jordan Messerole, playing from 9-10 AM, with breakfast...

Baxter Summer Market

June 15 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Downtown Baxter Baxter, IA 50028

The Baxter Summer Market will align with The Hillbilly Bike Ride, which will be stopping in Baxter from 11:30am-1:30pm on the 15th. 

Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol--Summer NASCAR Weekend

June 16 Iowa Speedway 3333 Rusty Wallace Drive Newton, IA 50208

Downtown Colfax Farmers Market

June 18 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM Mineral Springs Park 34 W Front St Colfax, IA 50054

 The market will operate unless the area is under a weather WARNING or there is an imminent sign of severe weather.Follow the Colfax Farmers Market Facebook Group for updates.   

Downtown Colfax Farmers Market

June 25 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM Mineral Springs Park 34 W Front St Colfax, IA 50054

 The market will operate unless the area is under a weather WARNING or there is an imminent sign of severe weather.Follow the Colfax Farmers Market Facebook Group for updates.