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Jackson County Stock Car Races - IMCA, late models, modifieds, street stock, hobby stocks, four-cylinder trophy trucks. Racing starts at 6:00pm. Weekly Races every Saturday April - August (weather permitting)

Grandstands open at 4:00 PM
Hotlaps at 6:00 PM
Racing at 6:30 PM

Address: Jackson County Fairgrounds, 1212 E. Quarry St. , Maquoketa, Iowa
Ph: 563-652-5302 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: maquoketaspeedway.com
Fee: Adults $11; Seniors and Teens $10; 12 & Under Free

June

7 - 16 International Woodcarvers Congress - The International Woodcarvers Congress is the longest running, competitively judged, woodcarving art show in the United States. It is truly the most prestigious show of its kind. Artists from all over the United States, Canada and overseas have competed for cash and awards at the "Congress." Open to the public the last Thursday-Saturday.

The show and competition are just a part of the festivities held during "Congress Week." "Congress Week" is held the second full week of June at the Jackson County Fairgrounds. Other activities during the week include a series of carving seminars, the Awards Banquet, the AWC Membership Meeting and the Judges’ Critique Sessions.

Address: Jackson County Fairgrounds, 1212 E. Quarry St. , Maquoketa, Iowa
Ph: 563-652-4282 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.jacksoncountyiowafair.com

15 Annual Timber City Adventure Race (Triathlon) - Canoe, bike and run.
The Canoe... is an 8 mi. course on the Maquoketa River ....

The Bike... A 14 mile course that starts with a challenging incline -- one of the steepest in Jackson County, continues with several rolling hills, a steep decline with sharp right turn at the bottom and long flats to gather speed.

The Run... is a 5K (3.1mile) mostly flat course starting at Hurstville. Head south on old Highway 61, straight into Maquoketa, the race will finish at the Jackson County Fairgrounds.

Water will be available at each exchange and on running course. Volunteers will be stationed throughout the course. Showers available at Maquoketa Area Family YMCA . Bring your own towels.

Ph: 800-989-4602 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: maquoketachamber.com/
Fee: Registration Fee

July

23 - 28 Jackson County Fair - Fair Queen, Talent Show, Miller's Petting Zoo, Parade, Hug A Hog, Tuff-N-Nuff Mini Rodeo, Impact Pro Wrestling, Truck & Tractor Pull, Great American Duck Race, Wild World of Animals, Concert, Car Show, High Flying Pages Aerial Thrill Show, Night of Destruction - Night of Destruction includes the complete annihilation of Combines, School Buses, Boats, Appliances and pretty much anything you can put a motor in and crash it!

Address: JACKSON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, 1212 East Quarry Street , Maquoketa, Iowa
Ph: 563-652-4282 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.jacksoncountyiowafair.com

September

14 Annual Maqtoberfest - Celebrate Fall in downtown Maquoketa for an afternoon of music on stage, food trucks and vendors, and kid's fun zone with kite making, Gus the Balloon Guy, and Chalk art. This is a free, family-friendly outdoor event. 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM.

https://www.facebook.com/Maqtoberfest/

Address: Downtown , Maquoketa, Iowa
Ph: 800-989-4602 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: maqchamber@qwest.net
Web: www.maquoketachamber.com

21 Citywide Fall Garage Sale - Some sales will have more than l day and extended hours. 7:00 am - 1:00 pm.

Ph: 563-652-4602 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: maquoketachamber.com/

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Old City Hall Art Gallery

Old City Hall Gallery features original oil paintings of artist Rose Frantzen,& Charles Morris, and pottery of Sylvia March. Giclees of Frantzen's original oil paintings and photographs of Jackson County are also for sale. The gallery is located in a 1901

Maquoketa, IA Art Galleries

Costello's Old Mill Gallery

Formerly the Oakland Mill, Costello's Old Mill Gallery was built in 1867 as a water-powered turbine supplying power to grind wheat. It later served as a cattle barn before being remodeled into a home and art gallery featuring the art of Patrick J. Costello.

Maquoketa, IA Galleries


Hurstville Interpretive Center

Experience nature at this 70-acre complex that includes a wetland, reconstructed prairie, roadside viewing platform, trails, and bird blind. Inside the center, visitors will learn about their natural surroundings, find out more about the 1800

Maquoketa, IA Nature Centers

Maquoketa Country Club

Course Access: Private
Holes: 9
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7

Maquoketa, IA Golf Courses

Things to do near Maquoketa, IA

River Music Experience

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Starlighters II Theatre

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Hidden Hills Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Rainbow Pottery in the River Arts Center

At Rainbow Pottery, you may choose and glaze ceramic pieces from our wide selection of ceramic items. We will then fire them ...

Fawn Creek Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...