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