May
| 3 - 4 | Simply The Blues - Outdoor blues festival includes Grammy and W.C. Handy award winners/nominees. Address: C.E. Richards Rodeo Arena , Fort Madison, Iowa |
June
| 13 - 16 | Iowa State High School Championship Rodeo - Ph: 800-369-3211 (Always call and confirm events) Email: tourism@visitfortmadison.com Web: www.visitfortmadison.com |
July
| 5 - 14 | HMS Bounty - Tours of the tall ship and exhibit of maritime and HMS Bounty history. Ph: 319-372-5471 (Always call and confirm events) |
| 12 - 13 | Balloons over the Mississippi - Three competition flights and night glows both nights. Vendors, children's activities and live music. Ph: 800-210-8687 (Always call and confirm events) |
August
| 2 - 3 | Bull Blast on the River - Bullriders of America National Finals at Rodeo Arena. Entertainment after the competition each night. Ph: 800-369-3211 (Always call and confirm events) |
September
| 4 - 7 | Tri-State Rodeo - Top cowboys, national entertainment, Miss Rodeo Iowa cornation, specialty acts, food vendors and Saturday morning rodeo parade. Ph: 800-369-3211 (Always call and confirm events) |
October
| 28 | Fall Fest Flea Market, Crafts & Yard Sale - Fun day buying or selling Arts/Crafts, Collectibles, Produce, Pre-packaged Baked Goods, Household Items (Sorry, no firearms, autos, appliances). 9am to 3pm. (Rain date: Next day)Vendor spaces 10x15' for $15 (Limited elec. $20) Application Deadline 9/26 Food for sale by Old Settlers Assn (Brats, hotdogs, popcorn, pastries, soft drinks) to benefit the Park. Address: Old Settlers Park, 4th & Ave E , Fort Madison, Iowa |
November
| 22 | Parade of Lights - More than 50 lighted floats travel through the downtown historic district. Ph: 800-210-8687 (Always call and confirm events) |
December
| 19 | Christmas Eve at the Barn - Take a horse and wagon ride to an old-fashioned family Christmas Eve service at this historic barn. Ph: 800-210-8687 (Always call and confirm events) |