Norman Borlaug Harvest Fest

Annual Events
The Cresco Area Chamber of Commerce is responsible for many events and programs in the Cresco community. Some of these events are held strictly as fundraisers and networking opportunities for Chamber members while other events are celebrations that attract tourists and give our residents a reason to celebrate something special. The Chamber also partners with many other non-profit organizations for other special events not listed here. If you would like more information on how to volunteer, sponsor or to become involved in these events & programs please contact us at 563-547-3434 or email at [email protected].
Norman Borlaug Harvest Fest

The NBHF is held on the 3rd weekend in September in downtown Cresco. It includes so many fun activities we can’t possibly list them all but they include kid’s games, live music, parade, flea market, farmer’s market, Cruise to Cresco Car Show, Gravel Grinder Duathlon, Quilt Auction, Bean Bag Tourney, Little Miss Cresco Contest, 3-on-3 Basketball Tourney, CROP Walk, Food and Fun. The fest is named in honor of Dr. Norman Borlaug, who grew up on a farm southwest of Cresco and graduated from Cresco High School. He then went on to save millions of lives from starvation and is considered one of world’s most important humanitarians. He is one of only 6 people in the world to win the Nobel Prize, the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal.