Attractions

Historic places that get your mind wandering back in time including the Heritage Park Museum and Old O'Brien Town.

Local artisan and musician talent can be found on your journey.

Competitive events will keep you entertained all year long; figure 8 auto racing, motocross, football and so much more

Gorgeous and lush areas that allow for recreational activities like bird watching, hiking, golfing, walking and biking.

Beautiful parks for exploring, fishing, swimming, camping and relaxing.

Wander Our Less Traveled Roads

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Hometown Celebrations and Events

Our Roads Less Traveled·····

Take a day to wander and you will unveil hidden treasures in O'Brien County. From Federal Highways to Scenic Byways, the less traveled roads of O'Brien County offer direct routes from where you want to go. From the Iowa Great Lakes through the Loess hills to the plains of South Dakota, travelers are invited to experience the wondrous beauty and hospitality of the Midwest. Give yourself a day to discover the many businesses, agriculture sites, arts, entertainment and leisure draws of O'Brien County. We are sure you will choose to spend more days on our less traveled roads.

Sutherland
Dinner Theater - March
Wings & Wetlands - March
Sutherland Trade Show & Chili Cook-off - March
Children's Easter Egg Hunt - Easter Weekend
Antique Tractor Plowing Day - April
Mother's Tea - May
50's Dance & Cruise - June
Labor Day Celebration - September
Hometown Christmas - December

Hartley
Ag Day Luncheon - March
Cabin Fever Golf - March
Hartley Indoor Fair-March
Children's Easter Egg Hunt - Easter Weekend
Farmer's Market - Seasonal
Summer Celebration - August
Zodiac Over 55 Golf Tournament - September
Trick or Treat Night - October
Country Crafters Craft Show - November
Sample Open House - November
Festival of Trees & Christmas Gala- December
Christmas open house - December

Primghar
Children's Easter Egg Hunt - Easter Weekend
Cobblestone Days - June
Farmer's Market - seasonal
Jaycee Figure 8 Races - Summer
Trick or Treat @ Mill Creek Park-October
Hometown Christmas - December

Calumet
Community Picnic - June

Archer
Ice Cream Social-August
Slow Pitch Tournament-August
The Lord's Acre Day - October

Sanborn
Spring Fling - spring
Sanborn Rail Road Days - July
Harvest ArtFest - October
Solsma's Pumpkin Patch/Corn Maze - Fall
Hometown Christmas - December

Paullina
Children's Easter Egg Hunt - Easter Weekend
Youth Fishing Day - June
Fly-In Breakfast - July
4th of July Celebration- July
Farmer's Market - Seasonal
Customer Appreciation Days - August
Cornbread Day & Craft Show - October
Festival of Trees & Luncheon - December

O'Brien County
O'Brien County Ag Expo-March
O'Brien County Relay For Life - June
O'Brien County Fair - July
O'Brien County Art Club - August
O'Brien County Art Show-October
Artisan Road Trip - October

Sheldon
Home Show - March
Golden Egg Hunt - Spring
Children's Easter Egg Hunt - Easter Weekend
Sheldon Competition Park - seasonal
Farmer's Market (seasonal)
Village Northwest Unlimited Celebration - July
Crazy Days - July
Hot Dog Days-August
Celebrations Days-Labor Day Weekend
Fall Festival - October
Festival of Trees & Christmas open house- November
Christmas Activities - December

O'Brien County Tourism 712-957-1313 www.obriencounty.com