2011 Festivals & Events

Community Easter Egg Hunt

April 23, 2011

The Easter Bunny joins us each year to celebrate the hunt for easter eggs with the children of Story City. With help from the Roland-Story High School FCCLA, kids enjoy games, face painting, pictures with the bunny, and hunting for eggs. Held at the Factory Stores of America Mall from 10:00 am until noon.

Celebrate Iowa Wine and Beer

April 29, 2011

Story City Historical Society and GCC invite you to sample several wine and beer made right here and our beautiful state of Iowa. Featuring a minimum of 6 Iowa Wineries and 2 Iowa Breweries. Sponsored by local businesses.Tickets are $15 or $20 (includes souvenir tasting glass) for wine samples, food, and music. Held at the Factory Stores of America Outlet Mall.

Progressive Dinner in the Shops

May 11, 2011

Sample appetizers, salads, soups, entrees, and desserts at downtown merchants. A great social event with proceeds benefiting community projects. Tickets are only $10.

Scandinavian Days

June 3-5, 2011

Celebrating 46 years of our community-wide festival, Scandinavian Days offers something for the entire family. Drawing on the traditions of our Norwegian families, our Heritage Hall gives a taste of the foods, crafts, and stories of Scandinavia. There's music, a parade, fireworks, inflatables, car shows, crafts, and other delights for people of all ages. For more information, visit the Scandinavian Days website.

Cruisin' to the Carousel

August 20, 2011

Celebrate our 1913 Antique Carousel and enjoy a stroll through park and the classic cars from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. There will be face painting and crafts for the children, a turkey grill, and lots of carousel rides. $5 per classic car. Free to the general public.

STORY! Celebrating the Art of Storytelling

September 15-18, 2011

What better place to have a storytelling festival than Story City! Well-known storytellers from throughout the midwest join Story City for workshops, storytelling concerts, open mic, matinees, and STORY! stops in the shops with stories of humor, faith, friendship, and tradition. Come along to hear a variety of great stories or plan to tell a few of your own. It's a weekend full of surprises. Visit the STORY! website.

Yulefest

November - December 2010

Story City's holiday celebration includes:
Open Houses in the Shops - TBA
Free Community Thanksgiving Meal - Nov 25 Tree lighting, carol singing, trolley rides, visits with Santa, chili supper, snowball drop for prizes - Nov 26
Tour of Homes - Dec 4 & 5
Day for Children (elves workshop, free movie, breakfast & lunch with Santa) - Dec 11