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Upcoming Events in Clarinda Iowa


February

3 Clarinda A's Hall of Fame Banquet - Join us for our 2024 Clarinda A's Hall of Fame Banquet and fundraiser on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at the Clarinda Community High School! Doors will open at 4:00 p.m. for viewing of silent and live auction baseball memorabilia. Former Clarinda A's, Von Hayes (Philadelphia Phillies), and Ozzie Smith, (St. Louis Cardinals), will be on hand to sign autographs. The autograph session begins at 4:30 p.m. with dinner to be served at 6:15 p.m.

The live auction will follow dinner, as well as Hall of Fame inductions, recognition of local teams, and a question/answer time with guest celebrities. Advance tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for K-12. Tickets at the door increase to $35/$25. Tickets are good for one autograph from each guest celebrity (photo, card, or a baseball), dinner, and bidding on auction items. Additional autographs for larger items can be purchased at the door.

For reservations call Rodney Eberly at (712) 303-9903 or send payment to 225 E Lincoln, Clarinda, IA 51632. Tickets can be mailed to you or left at the door.

Address: Clarinda Community High School, 100 N Cardinal Dr , Clarinda, Iowa
Ph: 712-542-4272 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: clarindachamber@gmail.com
Web: www.clarinda.org

March

17 Page County Home Show - The event features a variety of display booths. 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Address: Page County Fairgrounds – Wibholm Hall , Clarinda, Iowa
Ph: 712-583-3422 (Always call and confirm events)

8 - 10 Clarinda Gun Show - Browse 95 tables of guns, knives, ammunition, cowboy memorabilia, Western collectibles.

Address: Page County Fairgrounds , Clarinda, Iowa
Ph: 712-621-8026 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: chamber@clarinda.org
Web: clarinda.org

30 Easter Egg Hunt - Easter egg hunt for children 0-9. 10:30 a.m..

Address: Page County Courthouse Lawn , Clarinda, Iowa
Ph: 712-542-9897 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: chamber@clarinda.org
Web: www.clarinda.org

May

10 Community-Wide Garage Sale - The Clarinda Herald Journal sponsors event. Local families plan individual garage sales on this date.

Ph: 712-542-2181 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.clarinda.org

June

18 Fishing Derby - For ages 5-15. At Pioneer Park near Clarinda. 8:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

Address: Pioneer Park , Clarinda, Iowa
Ph: 712-542-3864 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.clarinda.org

6 - 9 Glenn Miller Festival - Activities include various big band concerts, panel discussions, stage shows, the Glenn Miller Orchestra and a big band dance.

Ph: 712-542-2461 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: gmbs@heartland.net
Web: www.glennmiller.org
Fee: Admission to some events.

15 Baseball Day - Players from little league to high school compete with teams from area towns, followed by the Clarinda A's game. Concessions are available.

Ph: 712-542-4272 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.clarinda.org
Fee: Admission $2.00

29 - 30 Clarinda A's Fireworks Display - Saturday, Free admission to the Clarinda A's Baseball game. Firework display after the Clarinda A's game at dusk.

Sunday, Parade begins at 12:00 pm.
Firework Display begins at 10:00 pm

Address: Clarinda A’s Baseball Field , Clarinda, Iowa
Ph: 712-542-4272 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: clarindachamber@gmail.com
Web: www.clarinda.org

July

28 Rumbles Concert and Street Dance - Popular band performs on the downtown square.

Address: Southside of Square , Clarinda, Iowa
Ph: 712-542-2166 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: chamber@clarinda.org
Web: www.rumbles.com

22 - 28 Page County Fair - 4-H and FFA livestock judging, live entertainment, open-class judging.

Address: Page County Fairgrounds , Clarinda, Iowa
Ph: 712-542-5171 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.clarinda.org

August

27 Dog Days of Summer - Educational/informative topics, many contests, hot dog eating contest, bounce castle, scavenger hunts, and free hot dog and drink. Fun for the whole family.

Address: Southside of the Page County Courthouse lawn , Clarinda, Iowa
Ph: 712-542-2166 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: chamber@clarinda.org
Web: www.clarinda.org

October

4 - 6 Clarinda Fall Gun Show - Browse 95 tables of guns, knives, ammunition, cowboy memorabilia, Western collectibles.

Address: Page County Fairgrounds , Clarinda, Iowa
Ph: 712-621-8026 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: chamber@clarinda.org
Web: www.clarinda.org

5 Annual Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree - Parade on the downtown square, 9:00 am; field competition at Clarinda High School at 12:45 p.m. Area bands are judged in both field and parade marching in the daylong competition.

Ph: 712-542-2166 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: chamber@clarinda.org
Web: www.clarinda.org
Fee: Admission for field events.

19 Clarinda Craft Carnival - Craft carnival features over 425 booths of handmade crafts. Shuttle to several locations for crafts: county fairgrounds, Clarinda Pavilion, Clarinda Academy Activity Building, Iowa Western Community College. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Ph: 712-542-2166 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: chamber@clarinda.org
Web: www.clarinda.org
Fee: $2 Entry Fee

November

29 Annual Clarinda Lighted Christmas Parade - Lighted floats parade through the downtown square. 6:00 p.m.

Ph: 712-542-2166 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: chamber@clarinda.org
Web: www.clarinda.org

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Promenade Around Clarinda

Self-guided tour with brochure available at Nodaway Valley Historical Museum. Join a walking tour of the 1853 original plat of Clarinda, with its 100-foot-wide street called the "Promenade" located two blocks outside the public square on all sides. Private residences are not open to the public.

Clarinda, IA Tours

Glenn Miller Birthplace Home

Glenn Miller Birthplace Home is restored to reflect the time around 1904 when Glenn was born. Highlights include period furnishings, unique features of the home and family photographs.

Clarinda, IA Historic Sites

Goldenrod School

Birthplace of 4-H movement. Specializes in "Country School Classes" for young and old.

Clarinda, IA Historic Schoolhouses

Nodaway Valley Historical Society Museum

Museum features history and origin of 4

Clarinda, IA Museums

Clarinda Country Club

Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times:

Clarinda, IA Golf Courses

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