Iowa will host ‘America’s Harvest Festival’ in October as part of America250 celebrations

Iowa will host “America’s Harvest Festival” at the Iowa Capitol grounds Oct. 24 as part of national celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding, Gov. Kim Reynolds, state officials and sponsors announced Wednesday. “It’s been four days since the Fourth of July, and while the parades, picnics, and fireworks are over here in [

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: July 8, 2026

Words: 577

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago


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Iowa will host “America’s Harvest Festival” at the Iowa Capitol grounds Oct. 24 as part of national celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding, Gov. Kim Reynolds, state officials and sponsors announced Wednesday.

“It’s been four days since the Fourth of July, and while the parades, picnics, and fireworks are over here in Iowa, the best is yet to come,” Reynolds said as she signed a proclamation announcing the event on the steps …

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