Your Guide to Siouxland's Best Things to Do
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SumMeR fuN YOUR GUIDE TO SIOUXLAND’S BEST THINGS TO DO A 2020 SIOUX CITY JOURNAL SPECIAL SECTION S2 | 2020 EDITION 101 THINGS TO DO IN SIOUXLAND SUMMER GUIDE TO Lake View It’s a lifestyle. LAKE VIEW 67th Annual Black Hawk Lake Stone Pier Concert Series Summer Water Carnival Bring your chairs or blankets to the natural amphitheater surrounding the west Stone Pier in the Town Bay of Black Hawk Lake. You’ll enjoy great live music in a beautiful natural setting. There is no admission charge or ticket required to attend the shows, thanks to the support of the Series’ many generous sponsors. While concertgoers may bring food and beverages to the picnic-style performances, food is for sale at each show with 100% of proceeds going back to the event. The Lake View Fire Department operates the official “Burger Boat,” which July 17 & 18, 2020 delivers food to fans watching from Black Hawk Lake. Join us for three concerts in the Summer of 2020. Theme: Lake View: A Great Place to Saturday, July 4th Drop Anchor Celebrate Independence Day at the Pier! Four bands will rock the Pier beginning at 4:00 p.m. Blue Water Highway We’re still working to finalize the schedule for Blue Water Highway comes from the working class, coastal town background that has informed the work of so many of rock’s greatest writers and artists. They take their name from the roadway that links their hometown of Lake Jackson, Texas, to Galveston, and their music is the soundtrack for their lives. Bringing audiences some of the best Americana, roots-rock music the 2020 Water Carnival, but we know it will look in three part harmony, this band has a level of songwriting and musicianship that distinctly sets them apart from their peers. different than past Carnival’s due to the Flying Buffaloes COVID-19 virus. Flying Buffaloes represents the essence and energy of the current musical climate in Nashville; the converging of the traditional country honky-tonk mentality with the new wave of gritty East Nashville rock & roll. Performing regularly along Nashville’s neon strip, the group has quickly earned the reputation of being one of the most hard-working, sonically-tight and energetic bands in Music City. The Carnival will take place only on Friday night th th Todd Partridge and all day Saturday, July 17 and 18 and there With eight albums of original music in his repertoire, most recently with the critically acclaimed King Of The Tramps, Partridge has proven that he has a unique voice. The Todd show is a will not be a midway this year. Several other events foot stomping’, hand clappin’ rock and roll gospel revival, with heartfelt ballads and sing-a-long tunes. have been cancelled including the mud volleyball Chad Elliott Singer-songwriter Chad Elliott blends folk roots, swampy blues and soulful writing to deliver an original Americana sound. Lauded as “Iowa’s Renaissance man” by Culture Buzz Magazine, tournament, the Bill Riley Talent Search, and the his live performances have been honed over a decade of being on the road performing more than 200 shows each year. Parade of Water Floats. Join us on Saturday, August 8th beginning at 5:30. Jacob Bryant The tentative schedule: Jacob Bryant picked up his first guitar at eight years old and the Georgia native has been honing his craft ever since. Bryant deliverss ashowthatcombine the heartfelt storytelling of traditional country music with the passion of southern rock. His first full length album, titled “Practice What I Preach,” was released last yearanddebuted at #1 on the iTunes country chart. Friday Night: Collaborations with Luke Combs and videos with millions of streams on multiple platforms, including a #1 video on CMT’s 12 Pack Countdown, have cemented his status on the country music scene. Open Mic Karaoke on the west stone pier Tim Montana Born and raised in Big Sky Country, Tim Montana has carved his own path in Nashville with genre-defying music that appeals to both country and rock fans alike. He has forged friendships Men’s Club Beer Garden – Scott Kirkhart with artists including Dave Grohl and ZZ Top’s legendary Billy Gibbons, and his new album “American Thread” is home to song “Cowboys on the Run” featuring frequent collaborator Kid playing Rock. The album’s country-rock fusion exhibits Montana’s versatility with songs that showcase his “raw, anthemic ode to hard working Americans everywhere” (CMT). The 2020 Series concludes on Sunday, September 6th, with the show beginning at 5:30 p.m. (following the Ronald’s Road Rally Benefit Bike Ride.) Saturday: Hailey Whitters Hailey Whitters is a native small-town Iowan who is making a big-time name for herself on the country music scene. After penning songs for the likes of Alan Jackson & Little Big Town, 7:30 a.m. Dad’s Belgian Waffle Whitters released her newest album, The Dream, in February of this year. The record follows the singer’s long journey of navigating Music City while also sharing elements of her Iowa roots, the end result of which has landed her on multiple best-of lists. She was recently named one of CMT’s 2020 Next Women of Country and will be touring with Tanya Tucker and Feed Martina McBride this year. The Tank Anthony Band 7:30 a.m. Art in the Park The Tank Anthony Band plays soulful country music that, simply put, connects with audiences. Tank Anthony is a Texas native who moved to Iowa after spending almost nine years in the United States Marines and four years in the United States Army. With five combat tours under his belt, he is embracing his new journey as a country musicsinger-songwriter. 7:30 a.m. 5K Road Race 2020 7:30 am. Yoga by the Lake It’s a lifestyle. Blackhawk Marine IN-STOCk Lake View NOW! SALES & SERVICE 1:00 p.m. Street Parade 2902 330th St. (Jct M54 & Hwy 175) LakeView Camp Crescent Family Campground Owners, Jim & Lisa Garrels On the Shores of beautiful 2:30 p.m. Beer Garden Opens 712-657-2368 (DJ at night) Black Hawk Lake in Lake View, Iowa. Email: [email protected] 250 space, full-service campground www.blackhawkmarinelv.com 2:30 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull with water, sewer and (if allowed by school) 50-amp electric hook-ups. • Your Marine & Powersport SERVICE Center • • Swimming-Sandy • PRE-Owned Boats, ATVs, Watercraft & Snowmobiles • 4:00 p.m. Cardboard Boat Races Beaches • Boating & water • Doc & Lift Installation & Removal • Storage Available • activities 6:30 p.m. ?? Little Miss Black Hawk • Biking on the FINANCING AVAILABLE Sauk Rail Trail After Dark Fireworks • Miniature Golf Cash Drawing Online reservations at www.campcrescent.com SALES • SERVICE • PARTS • ACCESSORIES 101 THINGS TO DO IN SIOUXLAND 2020 EDITION | S3 Helping you find fun in a changed world hen our staff fi rst began working on this attractions A fi shing boat guide for the next year in February, life seemed moves on the pretty normal — maybe a little less snow staying waters of East W on the ground in spots, increased interest on top Lake Okoboji in activity destinations like Cone Park, and so on. Since then, the Iowa Great obviously, the world has changed in immense ways. We’re more Lakes in Okoboji, vigilant about cleaning, second-guessing crowded spaces and Iowa. leery of many activities we never even thought about in years TIM HYNDS, past. SIOUX CITY JOURNAL Things have changed for us, too. Much of this publication was produced remotely, from our own homes. But that doesn’t change the single most important premise of our guide: Help- ing you discover the best places for adventure, relaxation and fun in and around Sioux City, whether you know this place like the back of your hand or if it’s just sinking in that yes, Sioux City, South Sioux City and North Sioux City are in three dif- ferent states. Inside, you’ll fi nd a brief primer on scores of indoor and out- door activity spots running the gamut from laid-back leisure to adrenaline-inducing excursions. If you’re looking for a guide to golf courses or casinos, parks or museums, trails or historical attractions, you’re going to want to start fl ipping through these pages. We’re pretty confi dent even the most knowledgeable Siouxland residents will discover something new. Many of the spots we’ve highlighted, from Oakland to Oko- boji, may have modifi ed hours of service or fewer events as COVID-19 remains prevalent in our communities. Because this guide aims to serve you for the next 12 months, the information we include about activities, hours and seasons refl ect regular operations. Some sports activities and other items may not take place at all in 2020, but the information can give you a primer for 2021 and beyond. And we strongly encourage you to plan ahead and check with facilities and venues before you venture out. We hope some of the more than 101 destinations we’ve in- cluded (we couldn’t be that picky) can bring you and your fam- ily some excitement and happiness in the summer, fall, winter and spring to come. In that time, have fun — and stay safe. INDEX Attractions .........................................................4 Sporting Life .................................................... 14 Games of Chance ..............................................19 Siouxland History .............................................21 Theater and Arts ..............................................29 Golf Courses .....................................................36 Parks ................................................................ 38 S4 | 2020 EDITION 101 THINGS TO DO IN SIOUXLAND ATTRACTIONS JESSE BROTHERS, SIOUX CITY JOURNAL TIM HYNDS, SIOUX CITY JOURNAL Sioux City Farmers Market What: Featuring Siouxland vendors selling locally produced fruits and vegetables, meats, baked goods, wine, flowers, arts and crafts and handmade house- wares.