Americans for Prosperity is putting on a FREE movie and Popcorn event on Friday July 28 at the Humota Theatre in Humboldt.  Stacy Besch, Grassroots Engagement Director for Northern Iowa, will be hosting the event and will be available to discuss how to get involved!  They have bought out the entire theatre for the showing of Sound of Freedom, which highlights our border issues.

Register in advance by clicking on link or just simply show up and register, seats are limited tell your friends and family.  https://americansforprosperity.actcentr.com/events/afp-ia-free-movie-night-event-sound-of-freedom-humboldt

What:  Humboldt County Horticulture Show sponsored by the Humboldt County Master Gardeners & Humboldt County ISU Extention.

When:  Saturday July 29th & Sunday July 30th

Where:  Polka Hall at the Humboldt County Fair

Who:  Area gardeners are encouraged to exhibit flowers, vegetables, patio planters, and Flower Arrangements.  Everyone is invited to attend the judging on Saturday, July 29th at 1:00 pm.

• Open class rules are available at the Humboldt County Extention Office

• Register entries on Friday, July 28th from 5:00-6:00 pm or Saturday, July 29th from 8:00 – Noon.  Youth, age 16 and younger, are encouraged to participate.

• Judging is open and is an opportunity to learn about flower and vegetable gardening.  Prizes are awarded to outstanding exhibits from local nurseries & merchants.

River Valley Orchard, Winery & Distillery is Open Saturdays 11-3 & Sundays 11-4 with FREE live music on Sundays from 1-3pm. This Sunday, July 30th, Enjoy the weekly special or a stone oven pizza and a flight of wine or spirits, Sangria, or a tasty Mimosa. While enjoying the free music featuring Al Bodine

Iowa Harness races Saturday August 5th, post time will be 12:30pm at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds.  There is not a charge to get into the races, but if you would like a program with the pick a winner cards it will be $5.  There will be prizes given out for 2 or 3 of the winning cards for each race.

River Valley Orchard, Winery & Distillery is Open Saturdays 11-3 & Sundays 11-4 with FREE live music on Sundays from 1-3pm. This Sunday, August 6th, Enjoy the weekly special or a stone oven pizza and a flight of wine or spirits, Sangria, or a tasty Mimosa. While enjoying the free music featuring Servio

“Little Town on the Prairie”: Thor Program
This program is the fourth in the “Little Town on the Prairie” Towns of Humboldt County Program series. Explore the history of Thor and the people who created the town. Sunday, Aug. 6^th at 2:00pm in the Clancy Classroom, at the Humboldt Co Historical Museum.  Admission: $5.00 for adults over 18 and children 18 and under are free.

Humboldt Hardpack 30

Sept 16th at 9:00 am

EARLY REGISTRATION UNTIL AUGUST 19TH

– $35 PER PERSON – CLICK HERE FOR FORM

AFTER THAT THE COST IS $45 PER PERSON

The Hardpack 30 is back after a one-year hiatus. This year’s ride is on September 16, starting at 9:00 AM.  It starts and ends at TractorLift Brewery.  Riders will bike the wonderful Three Rivers Trail to Thor and back, about 24 miles.

Riders will have the opportunity to fuel up before, during and after the ride. Bolt Nutrition will be open early for the start of the ride. In Thor at the turn around point, Dom’s Catering will provide food for purchase. Dom’s can only accept cash.  Unkie’s will have their bar open for business.  After the ride, Humboldt downtown businesses will provide a wide variety of fare for riders.

The Hardpack 30 team is very pleased with the level of support and interest in the community.  Many businesses have sponsored the ride, printed promotional materials, and given items for the raffle. Humboldt County Memorial Hospital will provide an ambulance crew to support the riders.

Businesses can still sponsor the ride.  Contact Larry Beilke at TractorLift or email info@hardpack30.com.

On the afternoon of the ride, Pheasants Forever is holding a raffle in conjunction with the ride. Among the many great items being raffled is a new Trek hybrid bicycle.  You need not be present to win.  Get your tickets at TractorLift or email raffle@hardpack30.com <mailto:raffle@hardpack30.com>  to find out how to purchase raffle tickets from a Pheasants Forever member.

Register for the bike ride at hardpack30.com <http://hardpack30.com>  or pick up a registration form at TractorLift Brewery.  Registration is $35 until August 19 and after $45.  Your entry fee includes a T-shirt with the Hardpack 30 logo.

All proceeds from the bike ride and the raffle will go enhancing and connecting the Three Rivers Trail.

Register today for the 3rd Annual Schoolhouse Program at the Humboldt County Historical Museum August 8^th & 9^th  , from 9am – 12:30pm. This year’s theme is all about schools in prairie towns of the county! This program is for children ages 7 to 12 and there is no charge. To register, go online to their website http://www.humboldtcohm.org/events , in person at the Museum during business hours or by phone 515-604-6980.

Come meet storm chaser Tyson Thoreson Friday August 11, from 5-8pm at the Art Social 204 E. 2^nd St. in Holstein Iowa.  Come see “Just Look Up” Thoreson Storms Photography and see his adventures through photographs & Video.

Peace Creek Animal Sanctuary & Rescue Pool Paw-ty will be August 11^th from 8-10 pm (Humans Only).  There is a FREE WILL Donation to enter the Humboldt Aquatic Center with all proceeds going to the Peace Creek Animal Sanctuary & Rescue. Supplies also needed are Pine-sol, Paper Towels, Bleach, & Vet Care$$.  The Concession Stand will be open during the event.