Schedule:

Friday, July 19

Painted Rock Scavenger Hunt:

All weekend long throughout the parks in Pocahontas. Take a selfie with one of the six rocks and comment on the Chamber Facebook post to be entered to win. 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:

4:00pm - 8:00pm - 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 4:00pm - 8:00pm at Block Party on July 19 and Burrito Breakfast 8:30am - 11:00am on July 20.

Pickleball Tournament:

4:00pm - at Pickleball Courts (West of Swimming Pool)

Competing in pairs. $10 entry per pair. Limited to 16 pairs total.

Grand Prize & Runner Up Gift Baskets Sponsored by Availa Bank

County Fair Entertainment: Family Fun Night at the Fairgrounds:

5:00pm - 8:00pm - at the Fairgrounds featuring Bounce Houses, Food Truck, and Ventriloquist

Coordinated by the Pocahontas County Fair Board

Bingo:

5:00pm - 7:00pm - Under the Tent at Heritage Park

Coordinated by Pocahontas Chamber Board of Directors

Musical Theater Camp Musical - The Claw:

7:00pm - 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:

7:00pm - at the Fairgrounds

Coordinated by the Pocahontas County Fair Board

Jeremy DeWall Band Live on Main Street:

8:00pm - 11:00pm - Street south of Slammer’s Saloon

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

Breakthru DD Service:

11:00pm - 1:00am - 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. Take a selfie with one of the six rocks and comment on the Chamber Facebook post to be entered to win. 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:

7:00am - Registration, 8:00am - Start Time atamerican Legion Building

Fundraiser coordinated by Pocahontas Catholic School

Kolaches & Coffee:

8:00am - Start Time until Sold Out at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church

Missionary Quilt Sale:

8:00am - 12:00pm - at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church

Fundraiser by the Catholic Missionary Society

Burrito Breakfast:

8:30am - 11:00am - 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:

8:30am - 11:30am - 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:

10:00am - 11:30am - near the tent at Heritage Park

Sponsored by New Impressions

Farmer’s Market @ Heritage Park:

Approximately 10:00am - 2:00pm - at Heritage Park

Heritage Days Parade:

11:30am - on Main Street

Grand Marshal: Jeff & Kathy Johnson

Shriner Appearance Sponsored by Jeff Johnson Accounting

12:00pm - Meal by the Pocahontas Women’s Club:

12:00pm - 1:30pm - Under the Chamber Tent at Heritage Park. 

Fundraiser by the Pocahontas Women’s Club

RK Welander Live at Heritage Park:

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

Sponsored by the City of Pocahontas

Bags Tournament:

Registration at 12:00pm, Start Time at 1:00pm - @ 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:

1:00pm - 3:00pm - at Courthouse Square

FREE to play games this year!

Sponsored by New Impressions

Rock Painting Activity:

1:00pm - 3:00pm - at Courthouse Square

Sponsored by Creator’s and New Impressions

Kona Ice Truck:

1:00pm - Set up at Courthouse Square

Water Fights & Inflatables:

1:00pm - 4:00pm - near Courthouse Square

Sponsored by Black Hills Energy & Pocahontas Fire Department

Kyle Rierson Memorial Slow Pitch Softball Tournament:

2:00pm - @ Elbert Park Ball Fields. Sign up at form on top of this page. Contact PK Killian for more info.

Coordinated by Hope Church

Robert Yeltman Live at Aspen Leaf Coffee:

2:00pm - 5:00pm - @ Aspen Leaf Coffee

Swimming Pool - Game Day:

Starting at 4:00pm. Yard games and food fundraiser.

Sponsored by Murray Law Firm, Coordinated by Pocahontas Swimming Pool

Free Movie at the Rialto Theatre:

7:00pm - 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:

7:00pm - at the Fairgrounds

Coordinated by Pocahontas County Fair Board

Music Bingo:

7:00pm - 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:

10:00pm - 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. Take a selfie with one of the six rocks and comment on the Chamber Facebook post to be entered to win. 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:

10:00am - at Heritage Park

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

Heritage Days Golf Tournament:

1:00pm - 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:

1:00pm - at Elbert Park

PAC Philanthropy Group Fundraiser

Puzzle Competition:

2:00pm - at Hope Church.

Competing in pairs of two. $25 per team - to enter and keep your puzzle! Limited to 20 pairs.

Date: July 19-21, 2024

Location: Various locations in Pocahontas, IA

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