Jessica Schafer

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Eat, Shop & Explore

2021 Entertainment Events

Get ready to Eat, Shop & Explore on Main Street on Saturday! We have an awesome line-up of vendors, food trucks, pop-up shops and activities to keep you entertained on Saturday, August 7th. Come on out to eat & shop in historic Main Street West Branch, stroll through the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, watch the 34th Annual Hoover-Ball National Championships, enjoy carnival games and pony rides or live music in a beverage garden. There’s something for everyone!

Map # and Vendor Placement

1 Lugo’s Gourmet Popcorn and Lemonade
2 Scentsy
Cotton Creek Mill
3 Humans for Racial Justice
4 Al Made
Heritage Museum
5 West Branch Community Development Group*
6 Margs Little Red House
7 KeDough Bakery
8 Friends of Iowa PBS
9 TC Bonez BBQ
10 Comfort Food
11 Fetching Fashions Doll Designs by Barb
12 Fish Barn
13 Pony Rides
14 White Pumpkin Studio
15 The Sugar Rush Factory
Photo Op – “Find Your Wings”
17 Balloon artist
Herb N Lou’s Pizza & Spirits
18 Browns West Branch
19 Marco’s Grilled Cheese
Shop & Drop – Free Bag Check in Springdale Agency
20 HawkToys
21 Cindy’s Tropical Shaved Ice
22 Luna’s Taqueria
23 WB Lions Club

24 Ktwelve Art Studio & Ethereal Grey
25 O&A Boutique26 Moe’s Barn Wood Decor
27 Jack & Jill Deli
28 West Branch United Methodist Church (in Town Hall)
29 Kona Ice (Presidential Motors Parking Lot)
30 223 Vintage Co.
31 Fire Station Grill Out*
32 West Branch High School Robotics*
33 CreativeBliss
34 EmaJo Designs
35 The Serving Cafe
36 Forever & Always Designs
37 Main Street Sweets
38 Funky Fashions Jewelry
39 Caricatures
40 Corridor Home Redesign
41 Izzy’s Treasures
42 Hoover Foundation Picnic*
43 The Down Under
44 West Branch FFA Alumni*
45 Ink & Essence Books
46 Graceann Boutique
47 A Beautiful Purpose
48 Pickle Creek Herbs
49 Meadow and Brook Boutique
50 Flannel Feather
51 Brick Arch Winery
*denotes a local fundraising effort.

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

2021 Entertainment National Park

Hoover’s Hometown Days wouldn’t be complete without festivities at the Herbert Hoover Historic Site and National Park! Take some time in between the shopping and games to enjoy these events and more:

  • Hoover Prairie Run
  • Smith Studio Jazz
  • Chautauqua area
  • Exhibitors
  • Iowa Raptor Center
  • Hoover Foundation Picnic
  • Hoover Life Celebration
  • Frederick Douglass
  • Herbert Hoover, presented by Brian “Fox” Ellis
  • And Hoover-ball, of course!

Make sure to check the calendar for specific locations and times!

Road Closures & Detours

2021 Road Closures

Please note that NO overnight on-street parking will be permitted in marked areas downtown. This will be enforced. Cars parked in these spots will be towed at the owner’s expense.

The following streets will be closed for Hoover’s Hometown Days on Friday, August 6th and Saturday, August 7th:

Downtown event area:

  • S. 2nd St.:   Main St. to the Water St. parking lot from 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 6th to 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 8th.
  • Main Street:  Parkside Drive to S. 2nd St. from 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 7th, to 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 8th.
  • Main Street:  Parkside Drive to N. Oliphant St, (parade route) 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, August 7th
  • S. Downey:  Wetherell to Main St. and Wetherell from S. Poplar St. to S. Downey St. from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 7th.
  • N. Downey St.:  Main St. to Green St. from 2:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 7th.
    • Residents on Wetherell Street will exit (temporarily) north on Poplar St. to Main St. and will access Wetherell Street via the Enlow parking lot.  The Enlow parking lot will have parking available throughout the event.

Parade line-up staging area:

  • Pedersen St.:  W. Orange St. to Hilltop Dr. on Saturday, August 7th from 8:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
  • W. Orange St.:  N. Oliphant St. to Ridge View Dr. on Saturday, August 7th from 8:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

If you have any questions, please contact the West Branch Parks and Recreation  at 643-5888.

Fireworks!!

2021 Entertainment Events

Hoover’s Hometown Days will have fireworks in 2021!

Location
We have a new location and fireworks are happening! You can now view the show from Cubby Park, with musical accompaniment by Iowa Brass.

Music
The music starts with Iowa Brass at 8:30 on Saturday night, and the fireworks show will start around 9:30.

Parking
Please complete this form by August 4th if you would like to reserve a parking spot at Cubby Park.  1st priority parking will be given to those with handicap parking permits and Veterans. You will need to arrive no later than 8:30pm. Reserved parking will be released to non registered participants after 8:30pm on August 7, 2021.