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06/29/2026

The Fort Madison City Band Summer Concert Series returns to Central Park for another season of free outdoor entertainment.

📢 NEW FOR 2026
The Fort Madison City Band performance will now begin at 7:00 PM, a change from the previous 7:30 PM start time.

🎶Event Schedule:
▪️Opening Entertainment Begins at 5:30 PM
▪️Fort Madison City Band Performance Begins at 7:00 PM

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets, grab a bite from one of the food vendors, and enjoy the entertainment!

We’ll also be helping stock the shelves for Fort Madison Food Pantry and Roxy’s Pantry! Every donation makes a difference for local families and pets in need throughout our community.

We’ll be collecting nonperishable food items, pet food, and other pantry essentials to help keep both pantries packed and ready to serve those who need support. Bring your donations during the event to the Johnson Shelter.

Learn more or donate directly:
▪️Fort Madison Food Pantry: https://fmpantry.com/
▪️Roxy’s Pantry: https://www.fccfmdisciples.org/about-5

Thank you to our Premier Sponsor, Joan Weiser!

06/19/2026

06/15/2026

There are quite a few free family activities on this list for the month of July!

Can you believe that we are halfway through June? Check out some upcoming July events!


Lee County Fair, Nauvoo Pageant and more!
https://www.visitfortmadison.com/community-calendar

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05/28/2026

Check out some of the family friendly events on this list, going on in June in Fort Madison!

🌞🎶 June is packed with so many reasons to make Fort Madison your summer getaway! From farmers markets and festivals to live music, racing, Pride celebrations, disc golf, and fireworks — there’s something happening almost every weekend across Lee County and beyond.

Make it more than a day trip and turn it into a weekend escape! Stay local, enjoy our riverfront sunsets, explore historic downtown, grab dinner and drinks, and experience multiple events while you’re here. Whether you’re coming for the William Elliott Whitmore show at Harvestville Farm, amazing National Recording Artists at the Tri-State Rodeo Summer Roundup, relaxing at Bluff Sessions at 1884 On The Bluff, or live bands throughout Fort Madison, we have you covered for fantastic music to kick of summer!

📣𝐃𝐎𝐍'𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐓! 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐅𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟖!

🛏️ Book a hotel, bring your friends, and spend a few days discovering everything our region has to offer this June!
https://www.visitfortmadison.com/lodging

📅 Find even more summer events here!
https://www.visitfortmadison.com/community-calendar

Find 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 Fort Madison!

05/25/2026

Free summer meals are back beginning June 1st!

All children 18 and under are welcome to enjoy free lunches Monday through Thursday from June 1st - July 30th, 2026. No registration is required!

This program is open to the entire community, and take-home breakfast will also be provided at all park locations.

Lunch Locations & Times

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

- Central Park – 10th St & Ave F (shelter area)
- Ivanhoe Park – 38th St & Ave L (shelter area)
- Old Settlers Park – 4th St & Ave E (shelter area)
- Victory Park – 24th St & Ave H (shelter area)
- FM Jr/Sr High – 2001 Ave B (cafeteria)

11:15 AM – 11:45 AM

- HTC ECC – 2213 Ave J
(No meals June 29 – July 2)

Menus can be found at www.fmcsd.org.

If you have questions, please contact Tiffany Fullhart at 319-372-7252 ext. 1017 or [email protected].

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

05/19/2026

As we inch closer to our first concert of the season, we wanted to remind you about the annual Teddy Bear Picnic! This year's event is Sunday, June 7th from 6-7 pm, just prior to our 7:30 pm concert.

Please join us in thanking the following organizations for providing free crafts and activities for kids: Art Center of Burlington Burlington Public Library Burlington STEM Foundation BHS Music Booster Club ADDS

If your business or organization would like to participate in this event, please DM us or email us at [email protected].