INHF 25th Anniversary Event #12
Pine Lake Festival

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Bring the whole family out for a weekend filled with friendly outdoor competition and fun! Whether you run, fish or just enjoy the Great Outdoors, this festival has something for everyone.

Photo by Ed Siems

Event details                                                               Photo by Jim Riggs
Held annually, this year's Pine Lake State Park Festival includes a pancake breakfast Saturday morning, cook-outs, a fishing tournament, a 5K run, musical entertainment, speakers, a dance and an owl walk. And be sure to bring the kids! They'll enjoy the pony rides, the Children's Festival and Art in the Park.

There is no admission charge to the Festival, but other fees may apply for the 5K run and the dance held in Eldora on Saturday night. You also might want to bring some spending money to purchase food or other products from vendors.

Schedule of events:

Friday, July 30
Dodger Warehouse Sale, Eldora
5 p.m. The Hardin County Conservation Board will be here in the camp area for a short presentation. We will have some calls, some identification of different species, characteristics of native local species and more at the entrance gazebo in the camp area.

Meet at 8-8:30p.m. Owl Walk at Pine Lake State Park camping area. Meet at the Cabin Parking Lot. The walk will take approximately 30-45 minutes. Bring your flashlight and bugspray!

Saturday, July 31
Dodger Warehouse Sale, Eldora
6 a.m.-noon - Fishing Tournament - Upper and Lower Pine Lake
7-9 a.m. - Pancake Breakfast - Farm Museum
9 a.m. - Bird Walk at Deer Run Park, gather at the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation table in Fairgrounds
9 a.m. - Pine Lake 5K Run - Hogsback Picnic Area, Pine Lake State Park
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Art in the Park - Hardin County Fairgrounds
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Children's Fair - Hardin County Fairgrounds
8 p.m. - 12 a.m. - Bad Dog Classic Rock Band with beer garden, Hardin County Fairgrounds, Eldora
Other Activities during children's fair TBA

Sunday, August 1
Dodger Warehouse Sale, Eldora

For more information, please call the Greater Eldora Chamber of Commerce at 641-939-3000

The story behind this place                                   Photo by Jim Riggs
With its ancient white pine, white-barked birch trees and rare ferns, Pine Lake State Park is one of the great natural areas along the Iowa River Greenbelt of Hardin County. It was one of the first state parks in Iowa (created in 1920). INHF recently added 69 acres to this 585-acre park, and we helped create the Tower Rock Trail that connects the park to the nearby community of Steamboat Rock.

Pine Lake State Park is part of the Iowa River Greenbelt, which offers a surprising concentration of wooded valleys, spectacular views, and diverse wildlife habitats tucked in the midst of fertile farmland. INHF helped Hardin County citizens designate and plan for this 42-mile greenbelt region in the 1980s, and we've since protected more than 600 acres of important wild places in the greenbelt. Because of its natural beauty and its array of recreational opportunities, we've included the Iowa River Greenbelt as a Featured Destination on our website.

Partner Information
The Eldora Chamber of Commerce acts as a catalyst to help further economic, quality of life and other aspects of community development. This includes the representation of local businesses and organizations, the recruitment of new businesses, families and individuals, the development of plans for future growth and the coordination of events meant to promote the community and its resources.

Iowa Department of Natural Resources leads Iowans in caring for their natural resources. It works to conserve and enhance Iowa's natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life for Iowans and ensure a legacy for all generations. It is responsible for maintaining state parks and forests, protecting the environment, and managing energy, fish, wildlife, and land and water resources in Iowa. Locally, the DNR runs Pine Lake State Park and conducts many nature walks for the community and school groups. DNR representatives also give talks and hold meetings on topics that cover our natural resources for community members.

2004 Sponsors:

Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation
Eldora Valu-rite Pharmacy
Backwoods Gallery
Sweet Pea Tuxedos
The Kid Place
Iowa DNR

Site Map
2004 Sponsors:

Site Map
http://www.state.ia.us/dnr/organiza/ppd/pinelk.pdf

Driving Directions
Take Highway 175 towards Eldora and then go north on Highway S56

Visitor Info
Greater Eldora Chamber of Commerce
(641) 939-3000
eldorachamber.com
president@eldorachamber.com


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