Event Calendar
2023 KEOKUK AREA EVENT DATES
SEPTEMBER
09/01/23 – 09/30/23 KEOKUK, IA
“Reverence for Mother Earth – A Native American Tribute” Art Exhibit by Margo Swena
Keokuk Public Library / 210 N. 5th St.
For more information, call (319) 524-1483, (319) 524-5599 or email: reference@keokuk.lib.ia.us
09/15/23 – 09/17/23 KAHOKA, MO
35th Annual Clark County Mule Festival / Clark County Fairgrounds
For information, call (660) 341-4835 or (319) 524-5599 or email: mules4me59@gmail.com
09/16/23 KEOKUK, IA
Farmer’s Market / River City Mall Parking Lot / 300 Main St. / 8am – 11:30am
For information, call (319) 524-5055 or (319) 524-5599 or email: officemanager@keokukchamber.com
09/18/23 KEOKUK, IA
American Serenade Excursion Boat Approximate Southbound Arrival at Lock & Dam #19
7:00 p.m. / For information, call (319) 524-5599 or email: info@keokukiowatourism.org
09/21/23 KEOKUK, IA
Viking Excursion Boat Approximate Southbound Arrival at Lock & Dam #19
7:00 p.m. / For information, call (319) 524-5599 or email: info@keokukiowatourism.org
09/22/23 – 09/24/23 KEOKUK, IA
Geode Fest / First Christian Church / 3476 Main St.
Coordinated by the Keokuk Area Convention & Tourism Bureau
For information, call (319) 524-5599 or email: info@keokukiowatourism.org
09/23/23 KEOKUK, IA
Farmer’s Market / River City Mall Parking Lot / 300 Main St. / 8am – 11:30am
For information, call (319) 524-5055 or (319) 524-5599 or email: officemanager@keokukchamber.com
09/23/23 KEOKUK, IA
Farmer’s Market / River City Mall Parking Lot / 300 Main St. / 8am – 11:30am
For information, call (319) 524-5055 or (319) 524-5599 or email: officemanager@keokukchamber.com
09/24/23 KEOKUK, IA
Bullis Ritter Big Band Concert / Rand Park Pavilion / 1401 Stripe St. / 5:00 p.m. / www.randparkpavilion.com
For more information, call (319) 524-2050 – ext. 2203 or email: apeevler@cityofkeokuk.org
09/26/23 KEOKUK, IA
American Symphony Excursion Boat Approximate Southbound Arrival at Lock & Dam #19
7:00 p.m. / For information, call (319) 524-5599 or email: info@keokukiowatourism.org
09/30/23 KEOKUK, IA
Farmer’s Market / River City Mall Parking Lot / 300 Main St. / 8am – 11:30am
For information, call (319) 524-5055 or (319) 524-5599 or email: officemanager@keokukchamber.com
09/30/23 KEOKUK, IA
12th Annual Games for Hunger Food Drive / Hy-Vee Parking Lot / 3111 Main St. / 10am – 5pm
For more information, call (319) 795-1949, (319) 670-9423, (319) 795-9603 or (217)617-1299
OCTOBER
10/02/23 KEOKUK, IA
American Serenade Excursion Boat Approximate Southbound Arrival at Lock & Dam #19
7:00 p.m. / For information, call (319) 524-5599 or email: info@keokukiowatourism.org
10/01/23 – 10/31/23 NAUVOO, IL
7th Annual Scarecrow Festival
Business District of Mulholland St.
For information, call (217) 453-6648, (319) 524-5599 or email: vacation@beautifulnauvoo.com
10/05/23 – 10/07/23 KEOKUK, IA
Big Dam Street Festival / Victory Park / 10 S. Water St.
Presented by the Lake Cooper Foundation / Carnival, vendors, food and free live entertainment
For information, call (319) 520-5209 or (319) 524-5599 or email: staff@lakecooperfoundation.com
10/06/23 KEOKUK, IA
First Friday-Halloween & Outdoor Movie / Shop, Dine & Explore Downtown Keokuk / 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
For information, call (319) 524-5056, (319) 524-5599 or email: director@mainstreetkeokuk.com
10/07/23 KEOKUK, IA
Farmer’s Market / River City Mall Parking Lot / 300 Main St. / 8am – 11:30am
For information, call (319) 524-5055 or (319) 524-5599 or email: officemanager@keokukchamber.com
10/10/23 KEOKUK, IA
American Symphony Excursion Boat Approximate Southbound Arrival at Lock & Dam #19
7:00 p.m. / For information, call (319) 524-5599 or email: info@keokukiowatourism.org
10/14/23 KEOKUK, IA
Farmer’s Market / River City Mall Parking Lot / 300 Main St. / 8am – 11:30am
For information, call (319) 524-5055 or (319) 524-5599 or email: officemanager@keokukchamber.com
10/16/23 KEOKUK, IA
American Serenade Excursion Boat Approximate Southbound Arrival at Lock & Dam #19
7:00 p.m. / For information, call (319) 524-5599 or email: info@keokukiowatourism.org
10/19/23 KEOKUK, IA
Viking Excursion Boat Approximate Southbound Arrival at Lock & Dam #19
7:00 p.m. / For information, call (319) 524-5599 or email: info@keokukiowatourism.org
10/24/23 KEOKUK, IA
American Symphony Excursion Boat Approximate Southbound Arrival at Lock & Dam #19
7:00 p.m. / For information, call (319) 524-5599 or email: info@keokukiowatourism.org
10/27/23 NAUVOO, IL
Nauvoo Ocktoberfest / Knights of Columbus Hall / 1275 Mulholland St. / 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
For information, call (217) 453-6648 or visit www.beautifulnauvoo.com
10/28/23 NAUVOO, IL
Nauvoo Ocktoberfest / Baxter’s Winery & Vineyards / 1275 Mulholland St. / 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
For information, call (217) 453-6648 or visit www.beautifulnauvoo.com
10/28/23 NAUVOO, IL
Nauvoo Pumpkin Walk / Mulholland Street / 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
For information, call (217) 453-6648 or visit www.beautifulnauvoo.com
NOVEMBER
11/03/23 KEOKUK, IA
First Friday-Community Harvest / Shop, Dine & Explore Downtown Keokuk / 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
For information, call (319) 524-5056, (319) 524-5599 or email: director@mainstreetkeokuk.com
11/05/23 KEOKUK, IA
Annual Keokuk-Hamilton Dam Museum Live & Silent Auction Fundraiser
Keokuk-Hamilton Dam Museum / 428 Main St. / 4:00 p.m. (doors open at 3:15)
For more information, call (319) 524-5599 or email: info@keokukiowatourism.org
11/11/23 KEOKUK, IA
Veteran’s Day Memorial Service / Keokuk Veterans’ Memorial / 1701 J St. / 11:00 am.
For more information, call (319) 524-7831 or (319) 524-5599
DECEMBER
11/23/23 – 01/01/23 KEOKUK, IA
City of Christmas Display of Lights / Rand Park / Entrance at Intersection of N. 17th St. & Park Lane / Donations Accepted.
For information, call (319) 524-1127, (319) 795-6797 or email: volunteer@cityofchristmas.org
2024
JANUARY
01/20/24 KEOKUK, IA
40th Annual Bald Eagle Appreciation Days / First Christian Church, 3476 Main Street / 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For information, call (319) 524-5599 or email: info@keokukiowatourism.org