Save the date for the 155th Celebration!

July 18 - 20, 2025!

 

2024 Heritage Days & Pocahontas County Fair

 
 

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A big thank you to the City of Pocahontas for supporting Heritage Days! We could not put on this event without their generosity and assistance!

 

Heritage Days Schedule: July 19 - 21

Friday, July 19

Painted Rock Scavenger Hunt 

  • All weekend long throughout the parks in Pocahontas. Find any of the six rocks and scan the QR code to enter. 6 rocks total will be hidden, so 6 chances to enter per person. Grand Prize is a $50 gift card to your business of choice in town. 

  • Sponsored by Powhatan Travel Service

Med Spa Express Block Party

  • 4 - 8 PM in front of Med Spa Express

  • Coordinated by Med Spa Express

155th Celebration Raffle Fundraiser

  • Pig donated by Steve and Mike Hopkins. Processing donated by Hope Church.

  • Tickets are 1 for $10 or 6 for $50. $700+ value for winner.

  • Purchase tickets in July before July 19 at New Impressions. Sold during Heritage Days 4 - 8 PM at Block Party on July 19 and Burrito Breakfast 8:30 AM - 11 AM on July 20

Pickleball Tournament 

  • 4 PM at Pickleball Courts (West of Swimming Pool)

  • Competing in pairs. $10 entry per pair. Limited to 16 pairs total. Pre-register at Contests Form button at top of page.

  • Grand Prize & Runner Up Gift Baskets Sponsored by Availa Bank

County Fair Entertainment: Family Fun Night at the Fairgrounds

  • 5 - 8 PM at the Fairgrounds featuring Bounce Houses, Food Truck, and Ventriloquist

  • Coordinated by the Pocahontas County Fair Board

Bingo

  • 5 - 7 PM Under the Tent at Heritage Park

  • Coordinated by Pocahontas Chamber Board of Directors

Musical Theater Camp Musical - The Claw

  • 7 PM at Rialto Theatre

  • Admission is $5 for everyone. Proceeds go towards supporting PAC Fine Arts Department!

  • Rialto concessions will be available to enjoy during performance.

Ventriloquist Kevin Horner

  • 7 PM at the Fairgrounds

  • Coordinated by the Pocahontas County Fair Board

Jeremy DeWall Band Live on Main Street

  • 8 - 11 PM - Street south of Slammer’s Saloon

  • Sponsored by Med Spa Express, Pocahontas Dental Associates, Seiler Appliance, Slammer’s Saloon

Breakthru DD Service

  • 11 PM - 1 AM to in town or closely nearby residences only

  • Courtesy/Fundraiser Service by Hope Church Youth Group Breakthru

Saturday, July 20

Painted Rock Scavenger Hunt 

  • All weekend long throughout the parks in Pocahontas. Find any of the six rocks and scan the QR code to enter. 6 rocks total will be hidden, so 6 chances to enter per person. Grand Prize is a $50 gift card to your business of choice in town.

  • Sponsored by Powhatan Travel Service

Catholic School 5K Color Run

  • 7 AM Registration, 8 AM Start Time at American Legion Building

  • Fundraiser coordinated by Pocahontas Catholic School

Kolaches & Coffee

  • 8 AM Start Time until Sold Out at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church

Missionary Quilt Sale

  • 8 AM - 12 PM at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church

  • Fundraiser by the Catholic Missionary Society

Burrito Breakfast 

  • 8:30 AM - 11 AM Under the Chamber Tent by Heritage Park

  • Fundraiser by the Pocahontas Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Pocahontas County Economic Development also serving donuts with it!

Claudia Coltrain Live at Heritage Park

  • 8:30 - 11:30 AM. Seating available under the tent on the street at Heritage Park, or bring your own lawn chair!

  • Sponsored by Pocahontas Community Hospital

Sidewalk Chalk Drawings 

  • 10 - 11:30 AM near the tent at Heritage Park

  • Sponsored by New Impressions

Farmer’s Market @ Heritage Park

  • Approximately 10 AM - 2 PM at Heritage Park

Heritage Days Parade

  • 11:30 AM on Main Street

  • Grand Marshal: Jeff & Kathy Johnson

  • Shriner Appearance Sponsored by Jeff Johnson Accounting. Parade Emcee by The Sale Barn.

Noon Meal by the Pocahontas Women’s Club

  • 12 - 1:30 PM Under the Chamber Tent at Heritage Park.

  • Fundraiser by the Pocahontas Women’s Club

RK Welander Live at Heritage Park

  • After Parade until 2 PM. Seating available under the tent by Heritage Park, or bring your own lawn chair!

  • Sponsored by the City of Pocahontas

Bags Tournament 

  • Registration at 12 PM, Start Time at 1 PM @ Street South of Slammer’s

  • Coordinated by Tom Ries of Ries’s Water Service. Contact him at 515-229-1063 for more information.

Kiddie Carnival - CANCELED DUE TO RAIN

  • 1 - 3 PM at Courthouse Square

  • FREE to play games this year!

  • Sponsored by New Impressions

Kona Ice Truck

  • 1 PM, Set up at Courthouse Square

Water Fights & Inflatables - CANCELED DUE TO RAIN

  • 1 PM - 4 PM near Courthouse Square

  • Sponsored by Black Hills Energy & Pocahontas Fire Department

RESCHEDULED: Kyle Rierson Memorial Slow Pitch Softball Tournament

  • Now happening on August 10th. Contact Cody at 712-358-2927 or Pastor K at 515-450-4685 for more info.

Robert Yeltman Live at Aspen Leaf Coffee

  • 2 - 5 PM @ Aspen Leaf Coffee

Rock Painting Activity - NEW TIME AND LOCATION

  • 3 - 5ish PM Under the Tent at Heritage Park

  • Sponsored by Creator’s and New Impressions

Swimming Pool - Game Day

  • Sun Safety Trivia by UnityPoint at 3:50 PM. Games starting at 4 PM. Yard games and food fundraiser.

  • Sponsored by Murray Law Firm, Coordinated by Pocahontas Swimming Pool

First Annual The Zone Rib Cookoff

  • Judging at 5 PM. $20 Entry fee per rack of ribs. Call 712-358-1712 for details.

  • Coordinated by The Zone

Free Movie at the Rialto Theatre

  • 7 PM at the Rialto Theatre

  • Free Kids Admission Sponsored by United Bank of Iowa

  • First 75 Kid’s Trays are FREE courtesy of Beam Real Estate

County Fair Entertainment: Impact Pro Wrestling

  • 7 PM at the Fairgrounds

  • Coordinated by Pocahontas County Fair Board

Music Bingo

  • 7 PM Under the Tent by Heritage Park

  • Fundraiser for 155th Celebration coordinated by Pocahontas Chamber of Commerce Board

  • Prize Baskets Sponsored by New Impressions and Kuchel Law Firm

Fireworks

  • 10 PM, shooting off from Elbert Park Soccer Fields

  • Sponsored by Pocahontas Area Rotary Club

Sunday, July 21

Painted Rock Scavenger Hunt 

  • All weekend long throughout the parks in Pocahontas. Find any of the six rocks and scan the QR code to enter. 6 rocks total will be hidden, so 6 chances to enter per person. Grand Prize is a $50 gift card to your business of choice in town.

  • Sponsored by Powhatan Travel Service

Outdoor Church Service 

  • 10 AM at Heritage Park

  • Bring your lawn chair or enjoy picnic table seating under the tent. Coordinated by Hope Church.

Heritage Days Golf Tournament

  • 1 PM Shotgun Start at Pocahontas Golf Course. Contact Nelson Shimon or Golf Clubhouse for more information.

  • Sponsored by Powers Funeral Home and Rittgers Spine & Wellness

Duck Race at Lizard Creek

  • 1 PM at Elbert Park

  • PAC Philanthropy Group Fundraiser

Puzzle Competition

  • 2 PM at Hope Church.

  • Competing in pairs of two. $25 per team to enter and keep your puzzle! Limited to 20 pairs. Pre-register at top of page by clicking on Contests Form button.

  • Grand Prize sponsored by Vonnahme Chiropractic