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.
\nFormerly 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Osborne Days will run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
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Demonstrators for 2026:
\nEffigy Mounds
\nTurkey River Recreational Corridor
\nTrout Unlimited
\nIowa Wildlife Federation
\nIowa DNR
\nIowa Corn
\nIowa Prairie Network
\nISU Forestry
\nWild Driftless Adventure Race
\nSafe Route to Schools
\nWildlife Rehabilitator
\nClayton County Rocks
\nMotor Mill Foundation
\nVirginia Williamson's Tatting
\nPrinting Press
\nPathfinders RC&D
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Vendors for 2026:
\nJohnson Honey
\nPetts Golden Dough
\nStrawberry Point Heart and Soul Group
\nFlint and Tinder Candle Co.
\nAtkinson Acres
\nAnn & Bob Ristow
\nCentral Comm. Ag in Belgium & Netherlands
\nBarn Board Factory
\nBusy Bee's LLC
\nCanary's Apiaries
\nCentral Junior Class
\nBob's Boards
\nBrown's Dough House
\nBuds Rootbeer
\nElk Creek Maple
\nStudio Rivals
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Food Vendors for 2026:
\n2-Mitt
\nUdder Brothers
\nGentz Curbside Kitchen
\nElkader Pizzeria
\n5K BBQ
\nSt. Joseph Church
\n \n \nMore information can be found on our website https://www.claytoncountyconservation.org/osborne-days or by calling 563-256-1516.
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