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Fall Fest Approaches!

posted on 9/10/24

Join us for family fun at Fall Fest, located at Otter Creek Lake & Park on Oct 6, 2024 from 12-4 pm. We have an amazing lineup for Fall Fest this year! Free activities for visitors include a live insect display by the Iowa State Univesity Insect Zoo, archery mobile range provided by Poweshiek County Conservation, adoptable animals petting zoo by the Tama Co. Humane Society, crafts and information from Tama Co. 4-H/ISU Extension, kids' crafts by the Central Iowa Arts Asscociation, conservation Information from Brett Reece (DNR officer), visit from the Toledo IA Public Library, and assorted lawn games. 

We will also have a myriad of vendors to enjoy around the nature center! Food vendors include:

  • Clare's Tenderloin (tenderloins, chips, smoothies)
  • Everyday Sweets Bakery (baked goods)
  • Most Wanted Coffee (coffee & breakfast foods)
  • Quick & Fresh Kitchen (Crab Rangoons, sushi, boba)
  • Weinie Wonderland (Hot dogs, sandwiches, pitas, and more. Has vegetarian option)
  • Sliderlicious Sliders (sliders)
  • Tu Wayy Catering (Loaded baked potatoes & nachos)
  • Big Acai (acai bowls)
  • Marie Krakow (Popcorn, funnel cakes, cotton candy)

Other market vendors include:

  • Dolezal Honeybees
  • Suzanne Lux, Scentsy
  • BeetleBabe Jewelry
  • Bloom with Micki
  • Fresh Bombz
  • Terry Scroll Saw Art
  • Etch n Stitch
  • Leona Wallen (Hats & Jewelry)
  • Ladybug Crafts
  • BSC Candles & Scents
  • Judith White Rose Creations
  • Paige Garringer Jewelry
  • PS Stuffies
  • 3 Generations
  • Chell Creates LLC
  • JF Designs and Creations
  • Ida Grace Boutique
  • Iowa Authentic
  • Wolfe Ranch of Quakerdale
  • KDL Kreations

For those interested, camping will be open on a first-come first-served basis. More information on camping fees, hookups, and policies can be found here: https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Tama/Park/Otter-Creek-Lake-Park/Activity/Camping.aspx

 

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Fall Fest Approaches!

posted 9/10/24 · Conservation Join us for family fun at Otter Creek Lake & Park on Oct 6, 2024! Enjoy food, a mini market, games, crafts, archery, and more from 12-4 pm. No cost to attend.

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