📜History Alive Festival at Heritage Park of North Iowa

📜History Alive Festival at Heritage Park of North Iowa

Step into the past during the History Alive Festival on Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Heritage Park of North Iowa in Forest City! 🏕️📜

This family-friendly festival will bring history to life through Civil War reenactors, historical encampments and demonstrations highlighting everyday life during the 19th century.

Visitors can explore historical displays, watch blacksmithing and other live demonstrations, experience period music and enjoy food, vendors and more throughout the weekend. ⚒️🎶🍴

Event Highlights

🏕️ Multiple historical encampments
🏛️ Historical displays
⚔️ Civil War reenactors
🔥 Demonstrations of 19th-century life
⚒️ Blacksmithing demonstrations
🎶 Music and entertainment
🍔 Food and vendors
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for the whole family

Event Details

📅 Dates: August 1–2, 2026
📍 Location: Heritage Park of North Iowa, Forest City
🚗 Entrance: Enter through the LZ Gate on Highway B-14

Come experience, learn and remember during a weekend filled with living history in North Iowa! 🇺🇸📚