The Cresco Wildlife Club 15th Annual Gun and Sports Show will be held on Aug 1st-2nd, 2025 in Cresco, IA. This show is held at Howard County fairgrounds Expo Center and hosted by Cresco Wildlife Club. Yummy concession stands available.
All federal and local firearm laws and ordinances must be obeyed.
Friday: 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Admission
General: $10.00
Kids 12 and under: FREE
Show is open to PUBLIC.
Contact: Jim Peters
Phone: (563) 380-6625
Email: wildlifeclubcresco@gmail.com
Contact: David E. Burns
Phone: (319) 240-6351
Location
Howard County Fairgrounds Expo Hall
Expo Building
220 W 7th St
Cresco, IA 52136
Vendor Fees, 8ft Tables $15.00/each, includes 2 vendor wristbands.
No subletting of tables. Overnight security. more info...
Join us Friday, August 1st and September 5th, 5-9:30pm at Tailwind Acres for Farmstead Frolic. An evening of flowers, refreshments, and dancing. more info...
Book your mini photography session with lifestyle photographer Sara Hageman! Sara has such radiant energy and an artistic eye. Let Sara beautifully capture you and your’s during the golden hour. Sara will provide a collection of stunning digital images you'll treasure forever… And don’t rush off—stick around for our Farmstead Frolic, an evening full of community, food, flowers, and music!
Friday, August 1 - 5:30-7:15p.m. - $210+ tax
Friday, September 5 - 5:30-7:15p.m. - $210+ tax
15 minute sessions
Thursday, June 5th the Cresco Speedway will feature racing at the Howard County Fairgrounds.
Classes for Non-Fair Race events include USRA Stock Car, USRA B-Modified, USRA Hobby Stock, USRA Tuner and NEIRS Winged Sprint Cars. National points for the USRA classes.
Grandstand admission $5; Pit pass $30. Hot laps at 7:00 p.m.
Also on the docket for racing is Friday, Aug 1st (Cresco Speedway Races), Aug 28th (Cresco Speedway Races make-up from June 26th) and Sunday, Sept 14th (AutoCross Races starting at 1pm).
The Cresco Wildlife Club 15th Annual Gun and Sports Show will be held on Aug 1st-2nd, 2025 in Cresco, IA. This show is held at Howard County fairgrounds Expo Center and hosted by Cresco Wildlife Club. Yummy concession stands available.
All federal and local firearm laws and ordinances must be obeyed.
Friday: 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Admission
General: $10.00
Kids 12 and under: FREE
Show is open to PUBLIC.
Contact: Jim Peters
Phone: (563) 380-6625
Email: wildlifeclubcresco@gmail.com
Contact: David E. Burns
Phone: (319) 240-6351
Location
Howard County Fairgrounds Expo Hall
Expo Building
220 W 7th St
Cresco, IA 52136
Vendor Fees, 8ft Tables $15.00/each, includes 2 vendor wristbands.
No subletting of tables. Overnight security. more info...
Saturday, August 2nd at the Cresco Country Club is the Isaac Wiltgen Memorial Golf Tournament. Tournament begins at 9am. Call 563.547.2374 to sign up. more info...
Sunday, August 3rd, 7:30am-12:30pm is the Fly-In Breakfast at Ellen Church Airport. All you can eat pancakes and omelets, $12/ticket. Check out the airplanes flying in from around the region. Tickets are available at the Chamber, CUSB Bank, Cresco Bank.
Check out the Cresco Fine Arts Show in Beadle Park after breakfast, 9:30am-3:30pm. more info...
Sunday and Monday, August 3rd and 4th is tryouts for the upcoming production of A Tribute to Frank Sinatra. Please meet at Heritage Event Center from 5-7pm. more info...
Monday, August 4th, 3-4pm at the Cresco Public Library is Gifts from the Heart, learning about importance of giving to others and creating a gift from the heart. sponsored by Howard County Extension. more info...
Sunday and Monday, August 3rd and 4th is tryouts for the upcoming production of A Tribute to Frank Sinatra. Please meet at Heritage Event Center from 5-7pm. more info...
Every Tuesday is Senior Day at Cresco Family Pharmacy with 20% off.
Offered at Cresco Family Pharmacy, both locations, the Clinic Pharmacy and Pharmacy South. more info...
Family Fun Night & National Night Out
Featuring the Cresco Kiwanis Club Circus!
Tuesday, August 5
4:00 – 8:00 PM
Howard County Fairgrounds
Circus Show Times 5pm & 7:30pm - ticket information coming soon!
Enjoy:
Food Vendors
Bounce Houses
Game Truck
FREE Backpacks
Bingo
K-9 Demonstrations - meet Emmy Lou & Legend
And so much more!
Bring the whole family for an unforgettable night of excitement, entertainment, and community fun! more info...
Join us on the first Tuesday of each month for the mobile food pantry at the Howard County Fairgrounds starting at 4:30pm. Join us on the first Tuesday of each month for the mobile food pantry at the Howard County Fairgrounds starting at 4:30pm.
When events happen at the fairgrounds on the first Tuesday of the month the food pantry often moves to the second Tuesday or Thursday of the month. more info...
Join us Wednesday, August 6th, 9am-4pm at NICC Cresco for Kids in the Kitchen: Junior Chef Camp, #101757.
Designed for kids entering 2nd-7th grade, this camp experience places an emphasis on having fun in the kitchen. Kid-friendly tips, sanitation, safety and proper use of basic tools and equipment will be demonstrated. Your child will also learn measurements, how to read and follow recipes and to manage time. Working together, all participants will make simple, kid-approved recipes and, of course, sample the results. Be ready to cook with your kid, because he or she will come home with several recipes to help prepare, plus a whole lot of enthusiasm! Lunch will be provided. This camp is offered at a reduced rate thanks to the Mitchell and Howard County Community Opportunity Fund and Dollar Fresh. more info...
Join us Thursday, August 7th, 9am-4pm at NICC Cresco Center for Kids in the Kitchen: Junior Chef Camp, #101758.
Designed for kids entering 2nd-7th grade, this camp experience places an emphasis on having fun in the kitchen. Kid-friendly tips, sanitation, safety and proper use of basic tools and equipment will be demonstrated. Your child will also learn measurements, how to read and follow recipes and to manage time. Working together, all participants will make simple, kid-approved recipes and, of course, sample the results.
Be ready to cook with your kid, because he or she will come home with several recipes to help prepare, plus a whole lot of enthusiasm! Lunch will be provided. This camp is offered at a reduced rate thanks to the Mitchell and Howard County Community Opportunity Fund and Dollar Fresh. more info...
Saturday, August 9th, 8-11am at Tailwind Acres
Open Farm: U-Pick Flowers
Pick a beautiful bouquet, wander the Tailwind Acres grounds, explore our event spaces, take photos, enjoy delicious food, and bring your friends and family.
$25 (including tax) for a pitcher-sized bouquet. Pay on-site with cash, checks or credit care.
• B.Y.O. vase, or purchase one onsite for an additional fee.
• We have limited scissors available, but feel free to bring your own snips.
$60 + tax for a 4-gallon bucket (fills 4-5 Mason jars).
No RSVP needed! Just come out anytime during open hours.
Details:
• General parking is available in the field across the street.
• Accessible parking is available onsite only.
• Absolutely no outside alcohol
• No pets (service animals only)
• No smoking
The public is invited to attend the Howard County Substance Abuse Coalition (Prevention 5) meetings every second Monday of the month at 12pm Noon.
During the school year we meet at Crestwood High School and during the summer we meet at the Cresco Chamber either in person or via zoom. more info...
Every Tuesday is Senior Day at Cresco Family Pharmacy with 20% off.
Offered at Cresco Family Pharmacy, both locations, the Clinic Pharmacy and Pharmacy South. more info...
New teacher training for Howard-Winn and Notre Dame will take place on Wednesday and Thursday on August 13-14. The New Teacher Luncheon will take place sponsored by the Cresco Kiwanis and Cresco Chamber of Commerce. more info...
Wednesday, August 13th, 6-8:30pm at Farm Bureau is the Howard County Extension seminar, Farmland Leasing Arrangements.
Seminars will provide landowners and tenants with current statistics on cash rental rate trends, land values, and profitability, as well as information on determining a fair cash rental rate, landowner/tenant communication, and legal/tax updates. more info...
New teacher training for Howard-Winn and Notre Dame will take place on Wednesday and Thursday on August 13-14. The New Teacher Luncheon will take place sponsored by the Cresco Kiwanis and Cresco Chamber of Commerce. more info...
Learn about advanced planning (living wills, IPOST, POA, etc.) and how they can make explaining your wishes when hard things happen in your life that prevent you from communicating your wishes easier. more info...
Saturday, August 9th, 8-11am at Tailwind Acres
Open Farm: U-Pick Flowers
Pick a beautiful bouquet, wander the Tailwind Acres grounds, explore our event spaces, take photos, enjoy delicious food, and bring your friends and family.
$25 (including tax) for a pitcher-sized bouquet. Pay on-site with cash, checks or credit care.
• B.Y.O. vase, or purchase one onsite for an additional fee.
• We have limited scissors available, but feel free to bring your own snips.
$60 + tax for a 4-gallon bucket (fills 4-5 Mason jars).
No RSVP needed! Just come out anytime during open hours.
Details:
• General parking is available in the field across the street.
• Accessible parking is available onsite only.
• Absolutely no outside alcohol
• No pets (service animals only)
• No smoking
Saturday, August 9th is Poses & Posies - Yoga with Laura Ollendick.
Join us for a morning of rest and reset with Laura Ollendick as she leads Yoga on the Farm from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Laura is the owner of The Healing Shack, a space for self-discovery and open expression. She is an RYT 500, Reiki Master, Teacher Trainer, and Medicinal Aromatherapist. After class, enjoy a delicious scone and pick your own beautiful flower bouquet!
Details:
-Feel free to bring your own yoga mat, or use one of ours. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle!
-General parking is available in the field across the street.
-Accessible parking is available onsite only.
-Absolutely no outside alcohol
-No pets (service animals only)
-No smoking
Pre-register, $30+tax, includes:
• 60 minutes of guided yoga instruction for ANY level and ability.
• Enjoy a delicious baked good after your yoga class, as well as a pitcher for u-picking your own flower bouquet. You are encouraged to bring your own vase or two otherwise we have some on-site for sale.
Pre-register for both Poses & Posies Series (Aug. 9 + 16), $55+tax, includes:
• Instruction by Laura Ollendick (Aug. 9) and Heidi Rockweiler (Aug. 16)
• Enjoy a delicious baked good after your yoga class, as well as a pitcher for u-picking your own flower bouquet. You are encouraged to bring your own vase or two otherwise we have some on-site for sale.
Every Tuesday is Senior Day at Cresco Family Pharmacy with 20% off.
Offered at Cresco Family Pharmacy, both locations, the Clinic Pharmacy and Pharmacy South. more info...
Saturday, August 9th, 8-11am at Tailwind Acres
Open Farm: U-Pick Flowers
Pick a beautiful bouquet, wander the Tailwind Acres grounds, explore our event spaces, take photos, enjoy delicious food, and bring your friends and family.
$25 (including tax) for a pitcher-sized bouquet. Pay on-site with cash, checks or credit care.
• B.Y.O. vase, or purchase one onsite for an additional fee.
• We have limited scissors available, but feel free to bring your own snips.
$60 + tax for a 4-gallon bucket (fills 4-5 Mason jars).
No RSVP needed! Just come out anytime during open hours.
Details:
• General parking is available in the field across the street.
• Accessible parking is available onsite only.
• Absolutely no outside alcohol
• No pets (service animals only)
• No smoking
Meet up with classmates from 2000 for their 25th high school reunion on Saturday, August 23rd starting at the Cresco Country Club, 2pm and then at 5pm at Pub no. 7. Afterwards enjoy the Norman Borlaug Harvest Fest! more info...
Join us on Saturday, August 23rd, starting at 7pm at the Cresco Theatre it's live with Scriptless in Seattle. With a style reminiscent of the beloved show “Whose Line Is It Anyway,” Scriptless in Seattle offers a unique blend of hilarious sketches, improvised musicals, game shows, film noir, and so much more. No two shows are ever the same, ensuring an evening filled with surprises, laughter, and memorable moments.
In early-2019 a group of three comedy performers were on deck for a small talent show fundraiser in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Just a few minutes before taking the stage, the emcees approached them asking what they wanted to be called. After discussing briefly and tossing around a few joke suggestions, the three settled on a movie pun, tipping their hat to Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks. Not five minutes later, the emcees introduced for the first time anywhere, Scriptless in Seattle.
Today, years later, Scriptless in Seattle is touring the country… and still flying by the seats of their pants! Come enjoy a show that has not yet been written and even get the chance to steer its direction! With opportunities to come up on stage and be a part of the show, the script is YOU.
August 23, 2025 at 7 PM
Clean comedy/improv for all ages
Tickets available July 1st
Sunday, August 24th is the 3 Couples Best Shot Invitational Tournament at the Cresco Country Club. Call 563-547-2374 for more information. more info...
Every Tuesday is Senior Day at Cresco Family Pharmacy with 20% off.
Offered at Cresco Family Pharmacy, both locations, the Clinic Pharmacy and Pharmacy South. more info...
Join us on the last Wednesday of the month (April - September) for A&W's Cruise Night from 5-8pm.
Music, prizes, specials, and of course, cool cars/trucks/motorcycles and more! more info...
The Malvern Bank SLMR Series race originally scheduled for June 26th has been rescheduled for Thursday, August 28th! This will be part of a multi-night swing through Northeast Iowa and Southeast Minnesota for the series. Additional classes racing that night will be USRA B-mods, USRA Stock cards, USRA Hobby Stocks, and Eco-mods. National USRA points will be awarded.
Hot laps at 6:45pm with racing to follow.
If you purchased a fair fun card for the 2025 Mighty Howard County Fair, hold onto that as discounted admission will be offered at the gate if you present your fun card.
Stay up-to-date by checking the Cresco Speedway Facebook page. more info...
Thursday, August 28 is the Cresco Speedway Races (rescheduled from June 26th). It all starts at 7pm at the Fairgrounds.
Malvern Bank Super Late Model Series ($5,000 to win), USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods, USRA Hobby Stocks, ECO-Mods and USRA B-Mod Alternative Rules will be allowed. more info...
Saturday, August 9th, 8-11am at Tailwind Acres
Open Farm: U-Pick Flowers
Pick a beautiful bouquet, wander the Tailwind Acres grounds, explore our event spaces, take photos, enjoy delicious food, and bring your friends and family.
$25 (including tax) for a pitcher-sized bouquet. Pay on-site with cash, checks or credit care.
• B.Y.O. vase, or purchase one onsite for an additional fee.
• We have limited scissors available, but feel free to bring your own snips.
$60 + tax for a 4-gallon bucket (fills 4-5 Mason jars).
No RSVP needed! Just come out anytime during open hours.
Details:
• General parking is available in the field across the street.
• Accessible parking is available onsite only.
• Absolutely no outside alcohol
• No pets (service animals only)
• No smoking
