Iowa Will Host ‘America’s Harvest Festival’ in October as Part of America250 Celebrations
The free family event will feature Iowa products, live entertainment and historical reenactments as officials mark the nation’s 250th anniversary.
- On Wednesday, Governor Kim Reynolds announced Iowa will host 'America's Harvest Festival' on October 24, 2026, at the Iowa Capitol Complex in Des Moines as the state's signature event celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary.
- The America 250 Task Force, co-chaired by Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer and Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, organized the festival to recognize Iowa's integral role in American history. It serves as a capstone for yearlong statewide commemorations.
- Featuring vendors from all 99 of Iowa's counties, the event offers free admission, live music, and interactive exhibits. Attendees can participate in historical reenactments and sample food showcasing the state's contributions.
- Sponsors including Hy-Vee, Fareway, and the Iowa Farm Bureau are backing the festival, which Naig said is intentionally timed during harvest season. The platform emphasizes agriculture as foundational to American success.
- Governor Reynolds hopes the Capitol grounds will draw about 100,000 attendees, comparable to the annual Yankee Doodle Pops celebration. She intends the gathering to reflect on innovations that continue to make America strong.
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Ottumwa Courier
Iowa will host ‘America’s Harvest Festival’ in October as part of America250 celebrations
Iowa will host “America’s Harvest Festival” at the Iowa Capitol grounds Oct. 24 as part of national celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding, Gov. Kim Reynolds, state officials and sponsors announced Wednesday.
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