Within a 30 minute drive from Colo, you'll find many ways to spend an afternoon, day or weekend. 
 Numerous annual events occur throughout the year and the list below highlights those in the area.

 

Colo

  Crossroads Festival 641-377-2900  
  July 11, 12 & 13, 2008 www.colo-iowa.org  
  Parade, pig wrestling, outhouse races, rides, children's tractor pull, music, food.
       
Gladbrook
  Corn Carnival  641-473-3056  
  June 26-29, 2008 www.gladbrookiowa.com  
  Midway rides, parade, family entertainment, dance.
       
Nevada
  Lincoln Highway Days 641-487-7826  
  August 22, 23, & 24, 2008 www.lincolnhighwaydays.com  
       
State Center
  Rose Festival 641-483-3002  
  June 19-22, 2008   scms@iowatelecom.net  
  Chili cookoff, barbecue contest, parade, carnival, rose queen and rose bud pageants, family entertainment, food.
       
Story City
  Scandinavian Days 515-733-4214  
  June 6, 7 & 8, 2008 www.storycity.net/scandinavian  
  Live theater, ethnic food booths, folk dancing, carnival, live music and family entertainment. chamber@storycity.net
       
   
       

 

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