Go and Do: Sept. 27, 2024
In Fort Dodge
FORT DODGE — Farmers Market is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. SATURDAY at 11 N. 25th St.
FORT DODGE — Oakland Cemetery Walk is TODAY and SUNDAY. Today is “Stroll Through the Cemetery” at 6 p.m. at Oakland Cemetery. Parking is at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1436 21st Ave. N. The bus will leave at 5:45 p.m. sharp. A freewill offering will be accepted. On Sunday, there will be a program at 2 p.m. in the Bio Science Building on the Iowa Central Community College campus, 1 Triton Circle. Tickets are $7 per person and may be purchased at the door. There will be a silent auction table at both events. Funds raised will be used by the Friends of Oakland Cemetery for Oakland Preservation.
FORT DODGE — Race for Recovery 5K Fun Run/Walk is 8 a.m. SATURDAY at Rosedale Rapids Aquatic Center, 1111 N. 32nd St. Registration is $35. All proceeds will go to the women and children at the YWCA to help support their journeys in recovery. To register and pay visit: https://ywcafd.wufoo.com/forms/m1gfak950g50wan/
FORT DODGE — Figure 8 Nationals are TODAY and SATURDAY at the Webster County Speedway, 22770 Old Highway 169. Races today begin at 7 p.m. Races on Saturday begin at 6 p.m. Grandstand admission is cash only. Grandstand admission is $10 for ages 13 and up, $5 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for children ages 5 and under. Driver fees are $35, pit pass is $25, ROC entry is $10.
FORT DODGE — Webster County Health Department is holding a Drive-thru COVID and Flu Shot Clinic from 9 a.m. to noon TODAY at 723 First Ave. S.
FORT DODGE — Downtown Country Jam is SATURDAY at Central Avenue and Ninth Street. Tyler Richton and The High Bank Boys will take the stage at 5:30 p.m. following by Morgan Myles at 6:45 p.m. Headliner Joe Nichols will perform at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are available at ticketweb.com or HyVee for $45. Any remaining tickets will be sold at the gate for $50. Children ages 12 and younger are admitted free.
FORT DODGE — Iowa Rodeo Roughstock Rodeo Finals is 5 p.m. SATURDAY and 1 p.m. SUNDAY at the Webster County Fairgrounds, 22770 Old Highway 169. Admisson is freewill donation.
Around the area
CLARION — Clarion Farmer’s Market is 9 to 11 a.m. SATURDAY on the lawn at the Wright County Courthouse, Main Street, Clarion.
HUMBOLDT — Humboldt Farmer’s Market is 8 a.m. to noon SATURDAY in downtown Humboldt.
TWIN LAKES — Pumpkinfest with Facing Autism is 4:30 to 6 p.m. SATURDAY at Twin Lakes Bible Camp, 7718 Twin Lakes Road, Manson. There will be activities for the whole family. Admission is $3 per person. Rain date is Sunday.
CLARION — Beecher Family Benefit is SATURDAY at Fuel, Clarion. There will be a fun run for SXS, cars and trucks beginning at 8:30 a.m., kids activities, $20 donation dinner, silent and live auctions and live band from 3 to 9 p.m. Jared Beecher was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer at age 27. All proceeds will go to Jared, Jarika and Grizz Beecher.