2023 Scandinavian Days

City of Story City

Join us for the 57th celebration of Scandinavian Days.  Scandinavian Days began in 1965 as part of the Syttende Mai (17th of May) celebration, or Norwegian Constitution Day, that Story City’s Immanual Lutheran Church held each year. Since then the festival has seen many changes, but Scandinavian Days still rings true to its roots with […]

June Extended Hours – Fore the Love of Story City

Downtown Story City, IA

Story City businesses are encouraged to stay open until 7:00 pm on the second Thursday of the month.  The theme for June's Extended Hours event is "Fore the Love of Story City". Enjoy mini golf while visiting the downtown merchants.

Duck Race & Broad Street BBQ

Downtown Story City, IA

The duck race is an annual favorite. And come hungry to enjoy the Broad Street BBQ. Bring in summer in style in downtown Story City!

July Extended Hours – Parade of Gnomes

Story City businesses are encouraged to stay open until 6:00 pm on the second Thursday of the month.  The theme for July's Extended Hours event is "Parade of Gnomes".

Art in the Park

North Park Story City

Come and enjoy the arts in Story City's North Park.  Food, Music, Art, Theater, and of course the Story City Antique Carousel.

National Carousel Day

Carousel 700 Grove, Story City, IA

Story City is home to a 1913 Herschell-Spillman Antique Carousel and each year we join the National Carousel Day celebration with our own fun day of activities.

Fore the Love of Story City

Downtown Story City, IA

Enjoy mini golf, a food truck and fellowship while visiting the downtown merchants.