Posts Tagged Food & Drink

CANCELLED: Tomato Taste at Plum Grove

On January 16, 2020 /

UPDATE: This event has been cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak. Look back next year for similar events! The public is invited to sample tomatoes at the annual Tomato Taste at Plum Grove, hosted by the Master Gardeners of Johnson County. The Tomato Taste is a tribute

CANCELLED: Taste of Plum Grove

On January 14, 2020 /

UPDATE: This event has been cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak. Look back next year for similar events! Celebrating 25 years of the Heritage Gardens! The annual celebration, hosted by the Johnson County Master Gardeners, is a tribute to Iowa’s history and food. Built in 1844, Plum

Open House: Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse

On November 26, 2019 /

The ArenaCo board members and Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse staff invite the community to come out to Vesta for a community open house. At this month’s event, we will hear from Johnson County Historical Society Director, Alexandra McKendree about their eventual relocation into the new

POSTPONED: Plum Grove Season Opening Celebration

On November 12, 2019 /

UPDATE: This event has been postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak. More information will follow when possible. This event is the perfect opportunity for families to get out of the house over the long Memorial Day weekend. Kids can burn off some energy making crafts and running

POSTPONED: East Frisian Tea Party and Musicale

On November 12, 2019 /

UPDATE: This event has been postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak. More information will follow when possible. This annual event will feature delicious German food researched and provided by the Iowa City Historic Foodies. East Frisia, a cultural region that spans northwestern Germany, has a particular style

Aisle of Lights (JCHS Activities)

On October 18, 2019 /

The Coralville Aisle of Lights is an annual winter event perfectly suited to the dreary weather. The brightly lit luminarias around the city give a warmth and friendliness in the cold. The JCHS will have crafts, baked goods, and hot cider for you and your family! This

Xtream Arena Open House

On October 1, 2019 /

Backpocket Brewing is hosting the Xtream Arena Open House! This open house is designed to answer questions from the public. Announcements will be made about naming rights for the Fieldhouse and the first event that will be held at the Arena!

Celebration of History

On October 1, 2019 /

Celebration of History is an event designed for the diverse members of the JCHS. Think of it as our State of the Union Address. If you don’t go to anything else, go to this. There’s always good food and a good time had by all. Mr. Paul

Hudson Community Night

On April 30, 2019 /

Hudson’s Tap on Highway 1 is giving 10% of their nightly proceeds to the JCHS and the further preservation of Johnson Co.’s history, culture, and irreplaceable artifacts. Stop on by from 5-10 p.m. to eat delicious food (such as Housemade Hummus or their scrumptious Gravity burger with sauteed

Czech Tea Party—EVENT FULLY BOOKED, waiting list available

On February 26, 2019 /

This year’s annual tea party is a Czech Tea! Come to this annual event to eat traditional Czech food, drink hearty amounts of tea, and learn about Czechs in Iowa from our guest speaker Marybeth Slonneger. Sandra Hudson will share her personal journey of growing up in