Osborne Days

Event Summary

Clayton County Conservation is excited to announce the launch of Osborne Days, a newly reimagined fall festival set to take place October 10–11, 2026, at Osborne Park.

Formerly known as Heritage Days, the redesigned event uses input from past participants and staff to better reflect the interests and spirit of the community. Osborne Days will celebrate conservation, creativity, and the fall season through a vibrant mix of local vendors, hands-on activities, and interactive demonstrations.

The two-day festival will feature a wide range of engaging activities and demonstrations for all ages. Planned experiences include outdoor recreation demonstrations such as geocaching, hiking, trapping, as well as conservation education, environmental awareness activities, hands-on workshops, and family-friendly interactive booths. These elements are designed to encourage participation, learning, and a deeper appreciation for local natural resources.

In addition, this event includes a curated marketplace showcasing high-quality, locally made and handmade goods. Attendees can expect a variety of artisanal foods, crafts, artwork, home décor, and other unique items created by talented regional makers. The Osborne Days marketplace will support small businesses while creating a dynamic shopping experience centered on originality and craftsmanship.

Sunday, Oct. 11th will be the Biggest Pumpkin and Best Decorated Pumpkin Contests. Biggest pumpkin participants can begin bringing in their entries at 10am-12:30pm with a weight ticket. The pumpkins will be displayed in the park and judged at 1:00pm. The decorated pumpkins can also arrive on Sunday between 10-11:30am to be displayed to the public and be judged at 1:00pm. 

Osborne Days will run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Demonstrators for 2026:

Effigy Mounds 

Turkey River Recreational Corridor

Trout Unlimited

Iowa Wildlife Federation

Iowa DNR

Iowa Corn

Iowa Prairie Network

ISU Forestry

Wild Driftless Adventure Race

Safe Route to Schools

Wildlife Rehabilitator

Clayton County Rocks

Motor Mill Foundation

Virginia Williamson's Tatting

Printing Press

Pathfinders RC&D

Vendors for 2026:

Johnson Honey

Petts Golden Dough

Strawberry Point Heart and Soul Group

Flint and Tinder Candle Co.

Atkinson Acres

Ann & Bob Ristow

Central Comm. Ag in Belgium & Netherlands

Barn Board Factory

Busy Bee's LLC

Canary's Apiaries

Central Junior Class

Bob's Boards

Brown's Dough House

Buds Rootbeer

Elk Creek Maple

Studio Rivals

Food Vendors for 2026:

2-Mitt

Udder Brothers

Gentz Curbside Kitchen

Elkader Pizzeria

5K BBQ

St. Joseph Church

More information can be found on our website https://www.claytoncountyconservation.org/osborne-days or by calling 563-256-1516.

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Special Events