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The IVSB’s other ethnic groups are reflected ANNUAL EVENTS in centuries-old tradition, that occur on the
in cultural resources like pioneer cemeteries Settlement; these are usually private events.
and churches; Czech food items and fraternal There are many annual events held along the
halls; numerous festivals; and recreational Iowa Valley Scenic Byway that link the historic In the case of the Amana Colonies, one of
pursuits such as Rolle Bolle� customs or traditions of distinct groups of these is Maifest, with traditional German food,
people to modern times. For the Meskwaki, music, and crafts, along with Maipole dancers�
The most important Cultural Intrinsic Quality the primary public event is the Meskwaki Oktoberfest features German food, song, and
resources are discussed below, under Powwow. Visitors are welcome to observe dance, along with numerous beer tastings.
the categories of annual events; food and ceremonial and celebratory dances, colorful Prelude to Christmas showcases candlelit
drink; music and dance; costumes and Native dance regalia, artisan demonstrations, streets, craft sales, and demonstrations,
dress; artisans, craftspeople, and classes; and field day events and contests. Traditional while the Tannenbaum Forest offers live
occupations and gender and age roles; arts, crafts, and food are available. Meskwaki decorated trees, many in traditional German
seasonality; stories and legends; religion, Proclamation Day, held in honor of the tribe’s styles. Winterfest offers a variety of indoor and
rituals, and customs; place names and purchase of their first 80 acres in 1857, is outdoor activities, including ice sculpting, ice
speech; vernacular architecture; and land celebrated with a smaller, non-public powwow. block cutting, sled rides, log sawing contests,
management practices. Closely related to The tribe has regularly sponsored public- and a wine walk. Beckster Fest is a polka
the Cultural Intrinsic Qualities are the Historic venue scholarly symposia: one pertaining to celebration. Woodfest features all types of
ones, which include buildings, structures, general Meskwaki topics, the other focusing functional and artistic wood creations�
and objects, such as museums, research on the language. Finally, there are numerous
centers, monuments, markers, churches, and religious or clan bundle ceremonies, rooted There are many other annual cultural events
cemeteries� along the Corridor, including the Lincoln
