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REGISTER NOW FOR OUR 2023 EVENT
Manning/Audubon, Iowa
August 3, 2023
The Evolution of the Heartland Tour is designed to showcase what’s happening in rural Iowa today and highlight how agriculture has been a catalyst for entrepreneurial mindsets who believe in growing their dreams and contributing to the greater common good.
This one-day event draws people to the Manning/Audubon area to learn about agriculture, small business, and how small communities are thriving. The event intends to leave you with a changed impression of what rural Iowa and agriculture are all about.
$150 per person
after June 15 – $175/person
/ Registration Open now
Registration is limited to 25 people/tour. Register early as tours may fill up.
Optional overnight hotel stay & Day 2 Tours
$150/Room
Contact:
info@evolutionoftheheartland.com for Group Rates.
Experience includes:
- Motorcoach Transportation
- Two Meals & Two Drink Tickets
- All Immersive Tours & Admission Fees
- VIP Swag Bag
- Evolution of the Heartland Guide
EVENT ITINERARY
Destination: Manning & Audubon, Iowa
/ Thursday, August 3, 2023 | |
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8:00AM | Charter buses depart metros |
9:30-10:00AM | Local (non charter-bus attendee) Check-in and Charter buses arrive at Manning Hausbarn Heritage Park (MHHP) |
10:00AM | Welcome and Introductions |
10:30-1:00PM | Immersive tours |
1:00-2:30PM | Farm to Table Luncheon featuring Ag Ambassadors |
2:30-5:00PM | Immersive tours |
5:00-6:00PM | Closing Remarks and Private Reception |
6:00-9:00PM | Iowa Vendor Showcase, Community Tailgate, & Manning Hausbarn Heritage Park Tours (open to the public) |
6:00-9:00PM | Live Music by Iowa singer, Scott Kirkhart |
8:30PM | Load buses and return home |
9:00-10:30PM | *Optional Evening socials in Manning & Audubon |
10:30PM | Buses return overnight guests to hotel and others to metros |
Optional Hotel Stay and Day 2 Tours
/ Friday, August 4, 2023 | |
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6:30-8:30AM | Continental breakfast from lodging partners |
8:30AM | Load buses at lodging locations |
9:00AM | Homegrown Immersive Tour |
12:00PM | Tours complete and buses return to metros |
2:00PM | Buses arrive in metros |
2023 HOST SITES
MANNING, IOWA
Looking for a weekend getaway close to home? Located just an hour and a half from Des Moines, Omaha, and Sioux City, our charming community will transport you to a scene right out of a Hallmark movie. Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the refreshing, rural Iowa life. We have a robust Main Street with unique shops, restaurants, and attractions to keep children and adults entertained. We hope you’ll enjoy Manning for a day, a week, or a lifetime.
Audubon, IOWA
Located centrally between Des Moines and Omaha on U.S. Highway 71 and close to Interstate 80, Audubon residents and visitors alike “Live Large” with year-round activities including art, museums, youth activities, and sports. Stay active with golf, disc golf, trap shoot, figure 8 and mud races, and ride, run, or walk the 21-mile, hard surfaced T-Bone Trail. Visit the John James Audubon statue, Veterans Memorial, WPA mural, Art Deco Audubon County courthouse, or Albert, the world’s largest bull. During your visit, we invite you to enjoy these great places to eat, shop, and stay.
Keynote Speaker
JANE DOE
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LODGING
Lodging reservations will be made during the registration process.
Blue Grass Inn & Suites
Cobblestone Inn & Suites
Taylor Hill Lodge
frequently asked questions
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