THANK YOU to the partners and organizations that help us put on such a great schedule of events and activities!
ALL ages – ALL fun – ALL FREE!
Free stuff to do inside the 2021 FESTIVAL LINE UP:
FRIDAY – MAY 28
10AM- On the River- at the Arboretum (Iowa Arboretum, 1875 Peach Ave., Madrid) Story time and crafty snack! (Free/ All ages)
11AM- Walk and Talk (Iowa Arboretum, 1875 Peach Ave., Madrid) Tour the grounds with Horticulture Project Manager, Leah Worth. (Free/ All ages)
2PM- “Cliff Dwellers” Guided Hike (Ledges State Park; 1515 P Ave., Madrid) Stop by the pop up station along Canyon Drive (near the 4th water crossing) and join park naturalists in viewing our local population of Cliff Swallows. They are only here for a short 3 months so don’t miss the opportunity to view and learn about these fascinating birds! Binoculars will be provided. (Free/ All ages)
5PM- Official BRVF Kick Off Block Party (Boone Valley Brewery, Boone) Free music with Nashville based, high- energy indie Americana folk- rock artist- JON WORTHY! Plus, food trucks and our Annual Bags Tournament! (Free entry)
SATURDAY – MAY 29
8AM- Adventures in Outdoor Photography (Old ice skating shelter; Park Ave., Boone) Beginner to the camera or a po, come learn a few tips to make your pics Instagram- worth! (Free/ All ages)
8AM-12PM Youth {16 yrs old and younger} Fishing Derby (Don Williams Park, 610 H. Ave., Ogden) Meet at the Open air shelter by the Marina Boat Ramp, last registration at 11:30A. Join Boone County Conservation for fishing fun! Prizes and giveaways! Parent must accompany children. (Free/ All ages)
9AM- “Spring at Ledges” Guided Hike (Ledges State Park; 1515 P Ave., Madrid) Join park staff for a hike to explore the incredible “wildness” that Ledges has to offer in the Springtime. (Free/ All ages)
11AM- Outdoors at Ericson (Ericson Public Library, 702 Greene St., Boone) Come for story time and crafts inside the Ericson Courtyard (Free/ All ages)
2PM- Geocaching at Ledges & Guided Hike (Meet at the Upper Picnic Area/ near campground entrance, 1515 P Ave., Madrid) Join Ledges naturalists for a modern-day treasure hunt! (Free/ all ages
SUNDAY – MAY 30
8:45AM- Community-wide Worship Service & Pancake Feed (Goeppinger Field/ Boone HS football field, Boone) Inter-denominational outdoor community-wide church service with free pancake breakfast- thanks to Fareway Stores in Boone! (Free/ All ages)
9AM- “Spring at Ledges” Guided Hike (Ledges State Park; 1515 P Ave., Madrid) Join park staff for a hike to explore the incredible “wildness” that Ledges has to offer in the Springtime. (Free/ All ages)
10AM- Arts in the Park (Main Shelter, McHose Park, Boone) A community favorite! Join us for dozens of hand crafted art, craft & vintage items, the Market, plus free live music from 11-3pm, Kid’s Corner with free books from Ericson Library, face painting and more. Food trucks (Free entry/ All ages)
–ALSO–– Garage Art Car Show (Main Shelter, McHose Park, Boone) Come see the best in the Midwest- and enjoy all free music, kids activities, the food options, and more since you’re right next to Arts in the Park! (Free entry/ All ages)
9PM- Night Hike! (Ledges State Park; 1515 P Ave., Madrid) Meet at the campground entrance amphitheater to see a different side of Ledges State Park. Find out what the night life of the park has to offer on this guided hike. All ages welcome, please bring flashlight, water, bug spray and dress appropriately for the weather conditions. (Free/ All Ages)
MONDAY – MAY 31
9AM- “Spring at Ledges” Guided Hike (Ledges State Park; 1515 P Ave., Madrid) Join park staff for a hike to explore the incredible “wildness” that Ledges has to offer in the Springtime. (Free/ All ages)
2PM- “Cliff Dwellers” Guided Hike (Ledges State Park; 1515 P Ave., Madrid) Stop by the pop up station along Canyon Drive (near the 4th water crossing) and join park naturalists in viewing our local population of Cliff Swallows. They are only here for a short 3 months so don’t miss the opportunity to view and learn about these fascinating birds! Binoculars will be provided. (Free/ All ages)
FRIDAY – MAY 28
10AM- On the River- at the Arboretum (Iowa Arboretum, 1875 Peach Ave., Madrid) Story time and crafty snack! (Free/ All ages)
11AM- Walk and Talk (Iowa Arboretum, 1875 Peach Ave., Madrid) Tour the grounds with Horticulture Project Manager, Leah Worth. (Free/ All ages)
2PM- “Cliff Dwellers” Guided Hike (Ledges State Park; 1515 P Ave., Madrid) Stop by the pop up station along Canyon Drive (near the 4th water crossing) and join park naturalists in viewing our local population of Cliff Swallows. They are only here for a short 3 months so don’t miss the opportunity to view and learn about these fascinating birds! Binoculars will be provided. (Free/ All ages)
5PM- Official BRVF Kick Off Block Party (Boone Valley Brewery, Boone) Free music with Nashville based, high- energy indie Americana folk- rock artist- JON WORTHY! Plus, food trucks and our Annual Bags Tournament! (Free entry)
SATURDAY – MAY 29
8AM- Adventures in Outdoor Photography (Old ice skating shelter; Park Ave., Boone) Beginner to the camera or a po, come learn a few tips to make your pics Instagram- worth! (Free/ All ages)
8AM-12PM Youth {16 yrs old and younger} Fishing Derby (Don Williams Park, 610 H. Ave., Ogden) Meet at the Open air shelter by the Marina Boat Ramp, last registration at 11:30A. Join Boone County Conservation for fishing fun! Prizes and giveaways! Parent must accompany children. (Free/ All ages)
9AM- “Spring at Ledges” Guided Hike (Ledges State Park; 1515 P Ave., Madrid) Join park staff for a hike to explore the incredible “wildness” that Ledges has to offer in the Springtime. (Free/ All ages)
11AM- Outdoors at Ericson (Ericson Public Library, 702 Greene St., Boone) Come for story time and crafts inside the Ericson Courtyard (Free/ All ages)
2PM- Geocaching at Ledges & Guided Hike (Meet at the Upper Picnic Area/ near campground entrance, 1515 P Ave., Madrid) Join Ledges naturalists for a modern-day treasure hunt! (Free/ all ages
SUNDAY – MAY 30
8:45AM- Community-wide Worship Service & Pancake Feed (Goeppinger Field/ Boone HS football field, Boone) Inter-denominational outdoor community-wide church service with free pancake breakfast- thanks to Fareway Stores in Boone! (Free/ All ages)
9AM- “Spring at Ledges” Guided Hike (Ledges State Park; 1515 P Ave., Madrid) Join park staff for a hike to explore the incredible “wildness” that Ledges has to offer in the Springtime. (Free/ All ages)
10AM- Arts in the Park (Main Shelter, McHose Park, Boone) A community favorite! Join us for dozens of hand crafted art, craft & vintage items, the Market, plus free live music from 11-3pm, Kid’s Corner with free books from Ericson Library, face painting and more. Food trucks (Free entry/ All ages)
–ALSO–– Garage Art Car Show (Main Shelter, McHose Park, Boone) Come see the best in the Midwest- and enjoy all free music, kids activities, the food options, and more since you’re right next to Arts in the Park! (Free entry/ All ages)
9PM- Night Hike! (Ledges State Park; 1515 P Ave., Madrid) Meet at the campground entrance amphitheater to see a different side of Ledges State Park. Find out what the night life of the park has to offer on this guided hike. All ages welcome, please bring flashlight, water, bug spray and dress appropriately for the weather conditions. (Free/ All Ages)
MONDAY – MAY 31
9AM- “Spring at Ledges” Guided Hike (Ledges State Park; 1515 P Ave., Madrid) Join park staff for a hike to explore the incredible “wildness” that Ledges has to offer in the Springtime. (Free/ All ages)
2PM- “Cliff Dwellers” Guided Hike (Ledges State Park; 1515 P Ave., Madrid) Stop by the pop up station along Canyon Drive (near the 4th water crossing) and join park naturalists in viewing our local population of Cliff Swallows. They are only here for a short 3 months so don’t miss the opportunity to view and learn about these fascinating birds! Binoculars will be provided. (Free/ All ages)
