Input Wanted on Next Era of Heritage Days

This past weekend marked the 50th and final Heritage Days celebration in Clayton County.

For half a century, pioneer vendors and demonstrators have brought the early 1800’s to life, making Heritage Days one of northeast Iowa’s most cherished annual festivals. 

But traditions evolve. While the number of pioneer vendors has shifted over time, interest in handmade and modern goods has grown – opening the door to new possibilities for the future of this community gathering.

Clayton County Conservation would like the public’s input on helping to shape the festival that will carry this legacy forward.

To do that, they’re hosting four listening and planning sessions over the next few months. These sessions will focus on developing the vision, branding, and experiences for the next era of Osborne’s annual celebration. 

The listening sessions on Osborne’s Future Annual Festival will take place on:

November 25th at 6 pm

December 15th at 6 pm

January 15th at 6 pm

February 6th at 10 am

All sessions will be held at the Clayton County Conservation Center, with refreshments provided. 

photo courtesy of Clayton County Conservation/FB