Empty Nest Winery

Wine Tasting

SEATING UP TO 200 CATERING AVAILABLE

1352 Apple Rd., Waukon, IA 52172 emptynestwinery.com

Iowa Eats Food & Drink Festival takes place at the Waterloo Convention Center on April 1, 2023, from 11 am to 5 pm, with plenty of tastings and cooking demonstrations to enjoy. Then on May 13, plan to go to the Cedar Rapids Food Truck Festival at the Benz Beverage Depot and enjoy local beer and tasty food truck fare with friends or family.

More Northeast Iowa Attractions for Spring

Even if those event dates don’t coincide with the time you’ll be traveling to northeast Iowa, there are still plenty of attractions worth adding to your itinerary to celebrate the spring season. Here is a sampling of ideas for inspiration.

• Cedar Falls: Over 100 miles of trails and a bunch of breweries to visit.

• Charles City: River town with an annual April shopping event called ChickFest.

• Decorah: Trout fishing at Coldwater Creek Wildlife Management Area.

• Dubuque: Beautiful springtime views plus many cultural events.

• Dyersville: Field of Dreams movie site to embrace your love of baseball.

• Waterloo: Lost Island Themepark for thrilling family fun.

Get Ready for Your Springtime Trip to Northeast Iowa

Are you ready to kick off 2023 with exciting travel plans to northeast Iowa?

We hope to see you at these craft beverage destinations and fun events this spring. At any time of the year, visit our website, www.trails-tales.net, for listings of craft beverage locations and trails specific to the northeast region.