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Enjoy a Summer of Fun at Fireside Winery!

Bridge House Cider: Specializes in small-batch, craft hard cider made from apples grown on Bridge House’s own farm. Visit this Long Grove by making a free tasting appointment on a Saturday or Sunday this summer.

Cedar Valley Winey: Features French and American hybrid varieties, producing high quality, award-winning wines. Thier winery produces estate grown and estate-bottled wines from grapes grown only in thier vineyard. Visit the tasting room, tour the winery, and enjoy your favorite wines on the outdoor deck overlooking southeast Iowa’s beautiful countryside.

Amana Colonies: Is comprised of seven villages spread across 26,000 acres. Here, you can learn about the region’s German heritage, including locally made wines and beer.

Summer Events & Festivals in Southeast Iowa

Whether you’re looking for a beverage-focused festival, general summer events or a little something for everyone in your family, southeast Iowa does not disappoint summer travelers. Here are a few of the name events to look forward to in this region:

• Iowa City Jazz Festival: Come to Iowa City, Iowa June 30th, 2023 for two days of jazz performances. Enjoy the music from two stages, which showcase a variety of wellknown jazz musicians and up-andcoming talent alongside national and international artists to encourage and educate a jazz audience of all ages. Bring a blanket, chair, and get ready for a weekend jazz extravaganza!

• Kalona Bluegrass Festival: There will be Bluegrass musicians playing all weekend July 21, 22 & 23 - 2023 in Kolona, Iowa. Food concessions, camping with hookups available. Bring your lawn chairs.

Ideas for Summer Fun in Southeast Iowa

Summer is the prime time to get outside and be active in southeast Iowa. Balance out your craft beverage adventures with plenty of time outdoors as you indulge in the beautiful landscapes and recreation opportunities.

Camping: Campgrounds are abundant in southeast Iowa, with quite a few options to choose from based on how much you want to rough it or have more of the comforts of home. Some top picks for regional campgrounds are the Lake Odessa Campground, River Valley Lodge & Campground and Lake Surgema Campground.

HANDCRAFTED, CRISP & REFRESHING HARD CIDER!

Award-winning cider bottles & cases for sale fresh off the farm!

Tastings Available!

Also available for pickup most M-F 10-3 & Sat 10-2

Please call ahead 563-343-2622 bridgehousefarms.com

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