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The Carroll Chamber of Commerce provides a Community Calendar
updated throughout the year. Check www.carrolliowa.com for updated
activities and events during the year.
Check the Carroll Community Theater’s web site www.carrollarts.org
for monthly entertainment updates.
JANUARY
CARROLL COMMUNITY THEATRE FRIDAY FUN NIGHT
January 20, 2006, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Egad It’s A Melerdramer
Held at the Black Box Theater, 311 S. Main, Carroll
For more information contact (712) 792-6780
FEBRUARY
CARROLL COMMUNITY THEATRE FRIDAY FUN NIGHT
February 17, 2006, 7:30 – 9 p.m. Silly Love Songs
Held at the Black Box Theater, 311 S. Main, Carroll
For more information contact (712) 792-6780
MARCH
SECOND ANNUAL COMEDY CLUB NIGHT/SPORTS SOUVENIR AUCTION
March 11, 2006
2nd Annual Comedy Club Night/Sports Souvenir Auction sponsored by the West Central
Iowa Healthcare Foundation to be held at the Dedham American Legion Hall in Dedham.
Enjoy an evening of hilarious comedy from the Funny Bone without traveling to the city.
You’ll also get the opportunity to bid on paraphernalia autographed by many professional
and collegiate coaches and players. All funs raised will benefit efforts to recruit another
physician to the Manning area. For more information, call (712) 655-3624.
CARROLL COMMUNITY THEATRE FRIDAY FUN NIGHT
March 17, 2006, 7:30 – 9 p.m., Visit to Ireland
Held at the Black Box Theater, 311 S. Main, Carroll
For more information contact (712) 792-6780
CARROLL AREA SYMPHONY CONCERT
March 19, 2006, 3:00 p.m.
Carroll Rec Center
“It’s Swingtime.” Free will donation
APRIL
CACHE DACHE 2006
April 1, 2006, 10 a.m.
Swan Lake Conservation Education Center
Grab your handheld GPS and take on the challenge of Cache Dache 2006. Catch the newest
hi-tech craze in hide-and-seek treasure hunting during this event. There will be something
here for all levels of “cachers”. Fun begins at 10:00 a.m. and lasts until the batteries run out!
For more information contact (712) 792-4614
CARROLL ROTARY AUCTION
April 8, 2006
Doors open at 4:30 p.m., Dinner at 5:30 p.m., Auction 6:30 p.m.
Admission is $20 per person or $140 for a table of eight. Tickets may be purchased at the
door or from any Rotarian. For more information, contact Deanne Wolterman (712) 792-9698
CARROLL COMMUNITY THEATRE FRIDAY FUN NIGHT
April 21, 2006, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Held at the Black Box Theater, 311 S. Main, Carroll
For more information contact (712) 792-6780
SWAN LAKE CONSERVATION EDUCATION CENTER CELEBRATION
April 22, 2006
The Conservation Education Center has only been open for one-year. Check out all the
new displays and fun as the Center opens the doors for its second year. Special programs
and events will take place during this one-year anniversary party. For more details contact
(712) 792-4614
MAY
CARROLL AREA SYMPHONY CONCERT
May 7, 2006, 7:00 p.m., Arcadia Legion Ballroom
Annual patriotic concert. Free will donation
DIVISION I COMMUNITY COLLEGE STATE BASEBALL TOURNAMENT
May 12, 13, 14 & 15, 2006
Games beginning @ 11:00 AM each day
Carroll Baseball Field
SWAN LAKE SUMMER STARTER
May 27 & 28, 2006
Swan Lake State Park
Come celebrate the official start of the camping season at Swan Lake State Park this
Memorial Weekend. While camping enjoy a canoeing contest, test your skill at the
Watermelon Seed Spittin’ tournament, and enjoy a movie on the Swan Lake Big Screen.
For information call Swan Lake Office at (712) 792-4614.
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
May 29, 2006
Begins at the corner of Main & 1st Street. High school bands, VFW, American Legion,
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts march six blocks to the cemetery and a short program is
conducted in front of eight granite monuments.
JUNE
GREAT WESTERN PARK YOUTH FISHING DERBY & CASTING CONTEST
June 3, 2006, Great Western Park, southwest of Manning
Ages 5-15 will compete for prizes for biggest fish and most fish caught in several age
categories. Prizes awarded to everyone that wets a line! Meet at the Great Western Shelter
to register at 8:00 a.m. Bring your own fishing pole or borrow one of ours. No licenses needed!
For more information email aaron@carrollcounty conservation.com or call the Carroll County
Conservation Office at (712) 792-4614
ANNUAL CYO GIRLS SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
June 3, 2006
A great Catholic school tournament held at Carroll City Softball Complex.
ANNUAL CYO BASEBALL TOURNAMENT
June 3 & 4, 2006
A unique NW Iowa Catholic high school tournament held at historic Merchants Park, Carroll.
ASA TOURNAMENT
June 3 & 4, 2006
Amateur Girls’ Softball Association 12 and under and 14 and under softball tournament.
For more information contact Kevin Patrick at (712) 792-5243.
CARROLL TIGER INVITATIONAL BASEBALL TOURNAMENT
June 10 & 11, 2006
Classic high school tournament held at the historic Merchant’s Stadium, Carroll.
BOMGAAR’S TRACTOR SHOW & RIDE
June 11, 2006
Antique tractor show & ride. Lunch will be served.
(712) 792-0354
CARROLL COMMUNITY THEATRE FRIDAY FUN NIGHT
June 16, 2006, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Held at the Black Box Theater, 311 S. Main, Carroll
For more information contact (712) 792-6780
KINDERFEST
June 16, 2006
Manning (Father’s Day Weekend annually)
This 123 YEAR-old tradition, held annually Father’s Day weekend, is believed to be the
oldest heritage celebration in Iowa. It provides a day of old-fashioned family fun for children
of all ages! The day is highlighted by an annual parade of children and traditional king and
queen contests. The city park overflows with games, rides, foods, Bill Riley Talent Show,
musical entertainment, teen dance, and culminates with a dazzling fireworks display at dusk.
Visit www.manningiowa.com for a detailed schedule. (712) 655-3131
MEN’S 26th ANNUAL SLOWPITCH TOURNAMENT
June 16, 17 & 18, 2006
Statewide men’s 16 inch slowpitch tournament. This Bud Open Tourney is held annually in
Carroll at the Men’s Softball Complex. Contact Bob Fasbender (712) 792-3115.
MANNING QUASQUICENTENNIAL
June 16-17-18, 2006
Celebrating 125 years! Festivities include a 5K and 10K race, major parade featuring many
floats, the Farmall Promenade, Shriner’s White Horse Patrol, Cherokee Ridge Runners,
Rodeo, chuck wagon feed, mud volleyball, musical entertainment, coin auction, city tours,
golf tournament, fireworks, and many more activities. Visit www.manningiowa.com for a
detailed schedule.
FIGURE 8 RACES
June 17, 2006; 7:00 p.m.; Fairgrounds in Coon Rapids
Contact Linda Schroeder (712) 684-5224.
RELAY FOR LIFE
June 23, 2006; Noon to 10:00 p.m. at Carroll Stadium
Annual Team Event supporting the fight against cancer.
For more information call (712) 794-0100.
30th KUEMPER KNIGHT INVITATIONAL BASEBALL TOURNAMENT
June 24 & 25, 2006
Classic high school tournament held at the historic Merchant’s Stadium, Carroll.
4th ANNUAL MIDWEST OLD IRON TRACTOR RIDE AND FUN DAY
June 25, 2006, Great Western Park , southwest of Manning
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with the drive starting mid-morning. Following the
tractor ride to Templeton and back, lunch and a variety of activities for the whole family
will be enjoyed at the park. Tractors 1960 and older may participate. Contact Old Iron
members Merlyn Irlbeck at (712) 653-3029, Allen Ehlers at (712) 655-3904,
or Lonnie Ferneding at (712) 653-2239 for details.
JULY
FIGURE 8 RACES
July 1, 2006; 7 pm; Fairgrounds in Coon Rapids
Contact Linda Schroeder (712) 684-5224.
FREEDOM AND FUN AT SWAN LAKE
July 1 & 2, 2006
Come celebrate your freedom as you enjoy camping at beautiful Swan Lake State Park.
Activities to look forward to include the Buffalo Chip Throwing Contest, Canoe*a*Palooza,
Movies Under the Stars, and much more. For more information call Swan Lake Office
at (712) 792-4614.
ANNUAL STREET DANCE & RAFFLE
July 3, 2006, Main Street Templeton
Performing 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 Midnight.
TEMPLETON FAST PITCH
July 4, 2006
Men’s 12 inch Fast Pitch Double Header preceding fireworks. 1st game begins at
6:00 p.m. and 2nd game begins at approximately 8:00 p.m.
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
Presented by the Templeton Fire Dept.
Annually July 4th at dusk.
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
Presented by Carroll Country Club.
Annually July 4th at dusk.
COON RAPIDS FIREWORKS
Fireworks Display - Annually July 4th at dusk.
BREDA ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
July 4, 2006 in Breda Memorial Park
5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. in Breda: food, games of all kinds. Fireworks display at 10:30 p.m.
TIGER-KNIGHT GIRLS SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
July 8, 2006
A highly competitive tournament held at Carroll City Softball Complex.
DISTRICT 1 SUB-STATE 16" MEN’S SLOWPITCH
July 12-23, 2006, in Carroll
The tournament, hosted by Michael’s Shoes, includes 41 counties in western
Iowa. Contact Bob Fasbender (712) 792-3115.
CARROLL COUNTY FAIR
July 19-24, 2006, Fairgrounds in Coon Rapids
Annual Carroll County Fair. Nightly entertainment and exhibits by area 4-H clubs, FFA
chapters and local residents. Contact: Linda Schroeder (712) 684-5224.
CARROLL COMMUNITY THEATRE FRIDAY FUN NIGHT
July 21, 2006, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Held at the Black Box Theater, 311 S. Main, Carroll
For more information contact (712) 792-6780
FIGURE 8 RACES
July 22, 2006; 7 p.m.; Fairgrounds in Coon Rapids
Contact Linda Schroeder (712) 684-5224
RPM CAR CLUB SHOW & SHINE
July 22, 2006
Swan Lake State Park
Registration 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Judging 1-3 p.m.
Located at the Eastside shelter house.
RIDICULOUS DAY
July 27, 2006
Downtown Carroll
The bargains will astound you at Carroll’s annual summer clearance sale.
Sale continues through the weekend (712) 792-4383.
RPM CAR CLUB SHOW & SHINE
July 27, 2006 East of Wal-Mart parking lot
Shine time is 5-8 p.m. with Pac ‘N’ Save grilling.
JASON ALDEAN CONCERT
July 28, 2006, Templeton Ball Diamond
Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the gate. Call Carroll Broadcasting for more
information (712) 792-4321
AUGUST
HIGHWAY 141 GARAGE SALES
August 4 & 5, 2006
Hwy. 141 garage sales will stretch nearly 100 miles between the communities of Grimes
and Manilla. Manning’s annual city-wide garage sales will take place Aug. 4 & 5 in
conjunction with the Hwy. 141 event. Manning will feature craft stands, farmer’s market,
concession stands and a flea market. Visit www.141sale.com for more information.
Contact Pam Colling at the Manning Monitor at (712) 653-3854 if you are interested in
holding a sale at your residence or in the city park.
FIGURE 8 RACES
August 5, 2006; 7 p.m. Fairgrounds in Coon Rapids
Contact Linda Schroeder (712) 684-5224.
21st ANNUAL SHOW & SHINE CAR SHOW & Deutsche TAG
August 12, 2006
This classic car show draws over 100 early - to - late model cars and pickups to Main Street
Manning. Music, food and “car talk” fills the street. Registration is $15 and begins at
9 a.m. with judging of the 29 classes from 1-4 p.m. Kiddie barrel rides, ice cold watermelon,
food stand, sidewalk sales, and musical entertainment offer fun for the whole family.
Call (712) 669-3392 for information about the car show.
CARROLL COMMUNITY THEATRE FRIDAY FUN NIGHT
August 18, 2006, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Held at the Black Box Theater, 311 S. Main, Carroll
For more information contact (712) 792-6780
ROTARY - HOSPICE SOFTBALL BENEFIT
August 20, 2006, Men’s Softball Complex
14” Co-ed business teams and 16” Co-ed service club/church teams (712) 792-3115.
SEPTEMBER
SWAN LAKE SUMMER WRAP UP
September 2 & 3, 2006
Come celebrate the official wrap-up of the camping season at Swan Lake State Park
this Labor Day weekend. While camping enjoy a game of canoe tag, test your skill at the
Youth Treasure Hunt, try your hand at The Camper’s Feud, and enjoy a movie on the
Swan Lake Big Screen. For more information call Swan Lake State Park at (712) 792-4614.
FALL CLASSIC CAR SHOW
September 9, 2006; Noon - 4 p.m.; Downtown Halbur
For more information contact: Mike McCloud @ (712) 658-2805
DEDHAM TRACTOR SHOW & RIDE
September 10, 2006, Dedham Park
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. with ride starting at 10:00 a.m. Show continues with
displays and working exhibits until 4:00 p.m. Tractor games in the afternoon. (712) 683-5659
CARROLL AIRPORT FLY-IN BREAKFAST
September 10, 2006, Arthur N. Neu Municipal Airport
Breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon provided by the Masonic Lodge with airplane rides provided by
Carroll Aviation. For more information contact Don at (712) 792-4980.
TASTE OF HOME COOKING SCHOOL
September 14, 2006, Carroll High School
Hosted by Daily Times Herald and Carroll Chamber of Commerce.
Call (712) 792-4383 for tickets & information.
CARROLL COMMUNITY THEATRE FRIDAY FUN NIGHT
September 15, 2006, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Held at the Black Box Theater, 311 S. Main, Carroll
For more information contact (712) 792-6780
CARROLL BAND DAY
September 30, 2006, Downtown Carroll
Parade of High School and Junior High School Bands beginning at 10:30 a.m.
For more information call (712) 792-4383.
PROGRESS CELEBRATION
September 30, 2006, Downtown Carroll
Annual event to celebrate Carroll’s progress. Featured entertainer will be Mark Pender,
trumpet player on the Late Night with Conan O’Brien Show.
For more information call (712) 792-4383
OCTOBER
FALL FESTIVAL
October 7, 2006
Held at Swan Lake Conservation Education Center
Experience the harvest. Take part in pioneer activities that highlighted the season of
yesteryear. This is an event for the entire family as Carroll County Conservation teams up
with local experts and the Carroll County Historical Society for an afternoon of fun.
For more information contact (712) 792-4614
CARROLL COMMUNITY THEATRE FRIDAY FUN NIGHT
October 20, 2006, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Held at the Black Box Theater, 311 S. Main, Carroll
For more information contact (712) 792-6780
CARROLL AREA SYMPHONY CONCERT
October 22, 2006, 3:00 p.m., Carroll Rec Center
HEALTH FAIR
October 26, 2006, Manning, IA
Third annual Health Fair sponsored by the West Central Iowa Healthcare Foundation to be
held at the Hausbarn Konferenz Centre in Manning. Learn valuable information from more
than 30 health-related exhibitors and displays. Many door prizes and giveaways will be
available. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (712) 655-3624.
HUNTERS & HARVEST BREAKFAST
October 28, 2006, 6:00 - 8:30 AM
Halbur Community Building, Halbur, IA
Serving sausage, eggs, hash browns and rolls
For more information contact Carol at (712) 658-2071
BREDA HAUNTED HOUSE
October (date to be announced)
(712) 673-2660
NOVEMBER
CARROLL REC CENTER’S 29TH ANNUAL ART & CRAFT FESTIVAL
November 19, 2006, (Sunday before Thanksgiving annually)
Exhibitors display and sell hand crafted items from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
For more information call (712) 792-5400.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTING CEREMONY
November 24, 2006, 6:30 p.m.
(Friday after Thanksgiving annually) Come have a Dickens of a Time at the annual lighting
ceremony. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive on a firetruck. There will be Christmas caroling
and fun for everyone (712) 792-4383.
HOLIDAY ANIMATED LIGHTING EXTRAVAGANZA
November 24 - December 31, 2006
Swan Lake State Park 5-10 p.m.
Christmas festivities take on a new splendor as lights and animation unite.
Sightseers will be enthralled with a campground full of lighted scenes,
all of which can be viewed from the winter comfort of their own vehicles.
WEIHNACHTSFEST
November 24 & 25, 2006 Manning
Manning’s 20th annual festival will open with a traditional ceremony Friday evening featuring
a lighted parade, mass lighting of Main Street, living window displays, fireworks, music,
marshmallow roasting, the arrival of Santa Claus and special children’s activities.
Holiday events continue through the weekend, providing special holiday events for all ages.
Contact Tiffany Carson at (712) 655-2020 for further information or visit www.manningiowa.com
for a detailed schedule.
A CHRISTMAS CARROLL - MOTORCOACH TOURS
November 29 & 30, 2006
One day motorcoach tours offered to tour planners. Other motorcoach tours available through
December. For more information call (712) 792-4383
DECEMBER
FESTIVAL OF TREES
Friday, December 1 through Monday, December 25, 2006
Come have a Dickens of a Time and tour the beautiful and unique selection of Christmas trees
on display at the First United Methodist Church in Carroll.
For more information call (712) 792-3573.
MANNING CHAMBER HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
December 2, 2006
Hausbarn Konference Centre. Social beginning at 6:00 PM followed by dinner and a return
performance by the Dueling Pianos. Music and comedy entertainment by Tony Bohnenkamp
and Jared Hall. Call Tiffany Carson (712) 655-2020 for details and tickets.
CARROLL COMMUNITY CHORUS CONCERT
December 10, 2006, 3:00 p.m.
Holy Spirit Church
CARROLL AREA SYMPHONY/CARROLL COMMUNITY CHORUS CONCERT
December 17, 2006, 1:00 & 4:00 p.m.
Carroll Rec Center
LIGHTING DISPLAYS
During the Christmas Season
Contact the Carroll Chamber of Commerce for spectacular lighting displays and events during
the holiday season (712) 792-4383 or check our community calendar at www.carrolliowa.com.
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