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One of the highlights of Hoover’s Hometown Days is, of course, free admission to the The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum. Take an annual trip through the museum and learn more about West Branch Native Herbert Hoover’s life, policies, and presidency.
Be sure to also check out the current special exhibit, Deliverance: American and the Famine in Soviet Russia, 1921-1923 which will be on display at the library until the end of the year. This exhibit tells the story of one of the great humanitarian efforts in history, Herbert Hoover and the American Relief Administration’s food and medical relief during the Soviet famine of 1921-1922.
The library will be open regular operating hours on Saturday from 9am to 5pm – be sure to check it out!
Last, but not least, in honor of Herbert Hoover’s Birthday on August 10th, the library and museum will have birthday cupcakes between noon and 4pm!
Over 50 businesses will be participating in Hoover’s Hometown Days as food trucks, vendors and pop-up shops line the streets of our historic downtown on Saturday, August 6th from 11:00am-5:00pm.
Don’t hesitate to Shop Local while you enjoy the festival! West Branch Community Development Group will host a free bag check so if you make purchases at our wonderful local businesses you don’t have to carry them around while you enjoy the event. The “Shop & Drop” bag check will be located on the corner of Main Street and N Downey Street in the Springdale Agency lobby from 11am-5pm on Saturday.
Visit the schedule for a full list of events!
| BOOTH # | Vendor Name | Vendor Type | Offerings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 & 4 | Shaded Seating Area | Seating Area | Shaded Seating Area |
| 3 & 5 | Yolandas bbq | Food Stand | Porkstick fried rice eggroll, Soda fresh squeezed lemonade. |
| Indoors | Cotton Creek Mill | Local Shop | Sewing and quilt supplies, fabric and more |
| 6 | Farm Bureau Financial Services | Free Activity | Small give-aways such as koozies |
| 7 | Luna's Taqueria | Food Stand | Street Tacos, Quesadillas and Vegan/Vegetarian options + drinks |
| 9 | West Branch Community Development Group | Local Organization | 50/50 Raffle, T-Shirt Sales, Main Street Info |
| Indoors | Main Street Antiques & Art | Local Shop | Antique Shop |
| 10 | Whitney's Wings | Local Organization | Bottled water + info on community events |
| 11 | Marg's Litte Red House | Local Shop | Will bring out clothing and vintage under tent |
| 12 | A Beautiful Purpose | Local Shop | Antiques Shop |
| 14 | Graceann Boutique | Local Shop | Hoover Day Tees |
| 15 | Remis Wood Art and Design | Pop-Up Vendor | Pyography and Functional wood art |
| 16 | Designs by 88 | Pop-Up Vendor | Tumblers and other various epoxy/sublimation items |
| 17 | Rags 2 Rugs | Pop-Up Vendor | Handwoven rag rugs |
| 19 | TC Bonez BBQ | Food Stand | BBQ |
| Indoors | Hoover Fine Arts | Local Shop | Art gallery |
| 18 | Magic Jellyfish Tie Dyes | Pop-Up Vendor | Tie Dyed items |
| 20 | Marco's Grilled Cheese | Food Stand | Grilled Cheese, ham and cheese, quesadillas |
| 21 | Lugos Gourmet Popcorn and Lemonade | Food Stand | Kettle and Caramel Corn, Lemon and Strawberry Lemon shake ups |
| Heritage Square | Shaded Seating Area | Seating Area | Shaded Seating Area |
| Heritage Square | THE DOWN UNDER | Local Restaurant / Food Stand / Beer Garden | Beer, burgers, chips |
| 22 | Cedar View Farms LLC | Pop-Up Vendor | Hand made wood decor & crafts |
| 23 | Best of Iowa | Food Stand | Cupcakes, cookies, pop |
| 24 | Caricature artist | Free Activity | Free caricature drawings |
| 25 | Gentle Family Dentists | Free Activity | Free sugar-free lollipops and tooth ID for kids |
| 26 | Herb N Lous | Local Restaurant / Beer Garden | Pizza, sandwiches, beer + more |
| 27 | Al Made | Pop-Up Vendor | Shirts, hats, baby items, home decor, accessories |
| 28 | Iris & Ivy LLC | Local Shop | Flowers, plants, gift items |
| 29 | Humans for Racial Justice | Local Organization | Candy, flyers, fun |
| Downey St | Pony Rides | Free Activity | Free pony rides |
| Indoors | White Pumpkin Studio | Local Shop | Gift shop |
| 30 | Izzys Treasures | Local Shop | Face Paint & Henna |
| 31 & 33 | Cindy's Tropical Shaved Ice | Food Stand | Shaved Ice + Canned pop |
| Indoors | Corridor Home Redesign | Local Shop | Home decor, upcycled furniture and gifts |
| 32 | Friends of the West Branch Public Library | Local Oraganization | Water & Gatorade |
| 34 | Touched by power | Local Shop | Homeade Soy Candles and melts and aromatherapy products |
| 37 & 39 | Beyla's Food Truck | Food Stand | Gluten-free homemade food: burgers, tamales, tacos, salads, desserts, coffee |
| 38 | Browns west branch | Local Organization | Free items, business swag |
| 40 | Main Street Sweets | Local Restaurant / Food Stand | Sandwiches, chips, ice cream and cool treats |
| 41 | EmaJo Designs | Pop-Up Vendor | Handmade aprons, kitchen items, purses, wallets, quilts |
| 42 | Anna Banana Shop Art | Pop-Up Vendor | Sticker, Mugs, Hats, Stuff Animals, Print, Small Trinkets, T-shirts |
| 43 | Brooklyns creations | Pop-Up Vendor | Bracelets, earrings, keychains, resin pieces and magnets |
| 44 | The Serving Cafe | Local Restaurant / Food Stand | Food and beverages |
| 45 & 47 | Chuckies | Food Stand | Breaded pork tenderloin sandwich waffle fries hand breaded chicken strips |
| 46 | West Branch PTO | Local Oraganization | PTO merchandise, bear jersey sign up forms, tattoos & popsicles |
| 48 | CreativeBliss | Pop-Up Vendor | Bears clothing and misc bears items, cups/tumblers, etc. |
| 49 | Polished & Handcrafted | Local Shop | Nail Art & handmade items |
| 52 & 54 | CyBear Robotics/WBCSD | Local Oraganization | Dunk tank, Team merchandise and competition robots on display |
| 51 & 53 | Kountry Korner Catering & Mobile Kitchen | Food Stand | Deluxe Hot Dogs, Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Loaded Breakfast Burritos, Loaded Nachos, Fried Onion Burgers, The Karnivore, Canned sodas, Fresh-Pressed Lemonades/Limeades, Macaroni & Cole Slaw Salads & Bags of Chips |
| 55 | Moe's Barn Wood Decor | Pop-Up Vendor | Locally made barn wood signs and decor |
| Indoors | Branch Out Nutrition | Local Shop | Protein shakes + tea bombs |
| Town Hall | West Branch United Methodist Church | Hydration / Rest Stop | Cold water bottles |
| Town Hall | Community Visioning Design Reveal & Workshop | Local Organization | 11-2 Public input session for community improvements |
| 56 | Kona Ice of Cedar Rapids & Iowa City | Food Stand | Gourmet Shaved Ice |
| 57 | Bloom | Food Stand | Acai Bowls, Smoothies, Fresh Snacks |
| Indoors | 223 Vintage Co | Local Shop | Vintage, plants, home decor + gifts |
| 60 | Jack & Jill | Food Stand | BBQ and fried chicken |
| 61 | WB Fire Department | Food & Local Organization | Grilled burgers, brats, hot dogs + sides |
There will be multiple road closures this coming weekend for Hoover’s Hometown Days to allow for vendors, entertainment, and setup. The list of road closures is:
Other maps for the event are provided on this page.
Inflatables are back!! After two years of COVID-19 modifications we are excited to welcome families to enjoy a park full of FREE bounce houses and inflatable games during Hoover’s Hometown Days. Inflatables will be located in Village Green Park on Saturday, August 6th from 11am-5pm.
Please note that WRISTBANDS are required this year, but they are FREE. Help us track participation in order to maintain event elements in the future. Wristbands can be picked up at the marked tent in front of Town Hall on event day.
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The Hoover’s Hometown Days committee is looking for donations to help continue to provide free entertainment. If you are interested, please consider donating HERE.