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HOSPITALITY ACTIVITIES WEDNESDAY NOON TACO LUNCHEON Sponsored by Julie Witthoff THURSDAY - SUNDAY: Donuts and Coffee each morning by the Show Office Hosted by Greenwood Stables, Norwalk, IA THURSDAY NOON PIZZA PARTY Hosted by Joe and Kathy Rhoades THURSDAY EVENING-APPETIZER PARTY Hosted by: Mary O’Keefe and Jeff Nall Sally and Tom Graf FRIDAY LUNCHEON Hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Alan Raun, Reedannland, Cumming, IA. Immediately following the Friday daytime session in Main Horse Barn. FRIDAY NIGHT EXHIBITORS’ PARTY Friday night after the session at Diamond Jacks (across the street from arena). Enjoy music, free food and soft drinks! A cash bar will be open. SATURDAY MORNING JUNIOR EXHIBTORS BREAKFAST Immediately following the Academy session Junior Exhibitor's are invited for breakfast, activities and door prizes. In aisle (1) of the horse barn.. Hosted by: Heartland Stables, Grimes, IA & Timber Hills Farm, Leighton, IA. SATURDAY NIGHT DESSERT PARTY Following the Saturday Evening performance session the first aisle in the horse barn near the show office. Sponsored by: The Aschenbrenner Family.
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Hospitality and Accommodations 2008 |
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April 24 - 27, 2008 Iowa State Fairgrounds Des Moines, IA |
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**************************************************************** “Dog Costume Class" 6:00 pm - Saturday evening, April 26th,
Open to the Public - No Entry Fee! Dogs must be leashed while in Pioneer Pavilion. Join the fun - see how creative you can be! Please gather at South end of Pioneer Pavilion (horse entrance) at 5:55 pm. Don't forget your camera!
**************************************************************** "Stick Horse Class - Riders 6 and under"
Following Dog Costume Class - Saturday evening, April 26th
Open to any child 6 years old and under. Bring your own stick horse or use one provided by the horse show. A great class for our littlest exhibitors!
Note: Dog Costume Class, Stick Horse & Lead Line Class (riders 6 and under, horse or pony led by an adult) will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 pm,
**************************************************************** Group Stable Tours may be arranged by appointment. Please call the information number listed below to arrange a tour of the horse barn for your School Class, 4-H Club, Boy Scout or Girl Scout troops, senior citizens or youth groups. Tours may be scheduled prior to any of the six horse show performances,
For Horse Show Information Contact: Susan Aschenbrenner (515) 278-2714 |
Fun Stuff to Do While in Des Moines for Springfest:Dinner at The Latin King - "Where Horse Peopled Meet to Eat, Drink and Be Merry!"2200 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines, just a few blocks from the Iowa State Fairgrounds. GreatItalian dishes, steaks, fibs and seafood! For reservations: (515) 266-4466.Covered Bridges of Madison County - Visit the six historic covered bridges dating from 1871 to 1873. Just a short drive west of the Des Moines metro area. (515) 462-1185.Des Moines Art Center - The Center houses a permanent collection of 19'h and 20'h century art, and sponsors special exhibits and events year-round. Admission is free. 4700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines. (515) 277-4405.Des Moines Botanical Center - More than 15,000 tropical and subtropical plants thrive under the Center's geodesic dome. 909 E River Drive, Des Moines. (515) 242-2934.Living History Farms - Explore 300 years of lowa's agricultural history at Living History Farms, a 600-acre, open-air museum. 1-35 and 1-80 at Hickman Road, Urbandale. A must-see while in Central Iowa! (515) 278-2400.Salisbury House - A 42-room Tudor mansion, a replica of King's House in Salisbury, England. Art from the Tudor period and other treasures from around the world are on display. 4025 Tonawanda Drive, Des Moines. (515) 274-1777.Science Center of Iowa - Features live demonstrations and hands-on exhibits relating to all fields of science. Planetarium and laser shows are offered in the Sargent Space Theater. The Challenger Learning Center simulates a space shuttle flight. Greenwood-Ashworth Park, 4500 Grand Avenue, Des Moines. (515) 274-4138.Terrace Hill - Three-story, Victorian mansion built in 1869. Home of lowa’s Governor, tours are available. 2300 Grand Avenue, Des Moines. (515) 281-3604 |
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Special Events and Programs
Junior Judging Check in with the horse show office to participate in Des Moines Springfest Junior Judging competition.
Dog Costume, Stick Horse and Lead Line Classes open to all children age 6 and under. Saturday evening's show starts 6:00 pm. with these classes for our littlest exhibitors. Open to the public, so the competition will be stiff!!! Get those stable dogs decked out for the fun!
Dog in Costume judged by: Celebrity Judge Carolyn Helton Blue Ribbon Pet Salon
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Direction to the IOWA STATE FAIRGROUNDS
Located at East 30th Street and University Ave (Highway 163) Des Moines, Iowa
From Eastern Iowa From I-80 westbound, take Exit 141, travel south on Hwy 65 to Exit 79, then go right (west) on Hwy 163 (University Avenue) approximately three miles to Fairgrounds. Turn left on East 30th, enter through Main Gate.
From Western Iowa From I-80 eastbound, take Hwy I-235. Stay on I-235 through downtown Des Moines and after crossing the Des Moines River, start looking for the East University exit. Take the East University exit, and follow University Ave. to East 30th Street. Turn right on East 30th to the Main Gate of the fairgrounds.
From Northern Iowa From I-35 southbound, continue going straight onto I-235. Take the East University exit, follow the signs to East University Ave. Turn left onto University Ave. and follow to East 30th Street. Turn right on East 30th to the Main Gate of the fairgrounds.
From Southern Iowa From I-35 northbound, take the Des Moines freeway exit, I-235. Stay on I-235 through downtown Des Moines and after crossing the Des Moines River, start looking for the East University exit. Take the East University exit, and follow University Ave. to East 30th Street. Turn right on East 30th to the Main Gate of the fairgrounds.
Fairgrounds signs are posted on I-35 and I-80 and on the Des Moines freeway, I-235.
Host Hotel: Sleep Inn & Suites, 5850 Morning Star Court, Pleasant Hill, IA. 50327 -- (515) 299-9922 - Fax # (515)299-9944 Email: gm.IA112@ChoiceHotels.com
****Rooms will be held until April 15, 2008****
MOTELS IN THE AREA CLOSE TO THE FAIRGROUNDS
Fairfield Inn 215 NE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA (515) 965-8400
Country Inn & Suites 2510 S.E. Tones Drive, Ankeny, IA (515) 965-2646
Holiday Inn Express Exit 90: I-35, Ankeny, IA (515) 965-2400 |