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Heritage Fest – July 27, 2024

Formerly Pioneer Day, Heritage Fest has expanded to include activities from different periods and fun for all ages. A day full of games, food, activities, and vendors at the Museum and Andres Park next door, Heritage Fest is free and welcome to all!

If you are interested in volunteering or vending at Heritage Fest 2024, please call us at 641-228-1099 or email fcmiowa@gmail.com. We had over 400 people in attendance in 2023 and we hope to see that number continue to grow.

Planned for Heritage Fest 2024

  • Musical performance by Kris Karr
  • Musical performance by Jeffery Jordan Messerole
  • Historic cricket games with Tom Melville
  • Hasse Family Farm Petting Zoo
  • History inspired craft and game booths
  • Tractors on display
  • Popcorn from the iconic Charles City popcorn wagon
  • Museum open and free all day long
  • Shiverin’ Squirrel food truck

2023 Vendors and Partner Organizations:

  • The Charles City Arts Center
  • The Fossil and Prairie Center
  • The Minneapolis Moline Collectors’ Club
  • Artisan Creek LLC
  • Crafty by Nature – HR
  • Charles City Model Railroad Club
  • BioInspired
  • Mary Had Little Goat
  • A Kneaded Break
  • Little Shed Homestead
  • American Passenger Train History Museum
  • Cedar Summerstock Theatre
  • Musician Vidar Skrede
  • Historic cricket demonstrator Tom Melville

Past Heritage Fest/Pioneer Day Photos:

Heritage Fest 2024 Sponsors and Donors

Plan Your Visit

See the Floyd County Museum’s hours, admission cost, and how to get here.

Exhibitions

The FCM offers a variety of exhibits perfect for everyone! From tractors to a turn-of-the-19th-century drug store, we have something for everyone!

Learn and Teach

Learn about all the resources the Floyd County Museum has to offer, from research, to tractor information, to kids programs, and much more.


Floyd County Museum
500 Gilbert St
Charles City, IA 50616

641.228.1099

Museum Hours

Sunday CLOSED
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 9-4 (Office Only)
Wednesday 9-4
Thursday 9-4
Friday 9-4
Saturday 9-4

Admission Rate

Teens/Adults (13+): $5
Youth (6 to 12): $3
Children (under 6): Free
Members: Free