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Iowa State Fair
Starts: 08/07/2025 - Ends: 08/17/2025
Iowa State Fair Shuttles Available
Saturday & Sunday Morning Pancake Breakfast Available 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
*Kampgrounds of America Inc. Photograph*
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Yard Party: IA vs Rutgers
Starts: 09/20/2025 - Ends: 09/20/2025
*Time TBD: IA vs. Rutgers Game Tailgate*
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Mini Foam Finger Craft
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Field Games
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM KOA Kiddie Train (Fri & Sat)
*Activities Subject To Change*
*Kampgrounds of America Inc. Photograph*
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Downtown Des Moines Farmers' Market - Saturdays (May - Oct)
Starts: 05/03/2025 - Ends: 10/25/2025
The Market will run every Saturday from May 3 through Oct. 25, in Downtown Des Moines' Historic Court District. The Market operates from 7 a.m. to Noon (8 a.m. to Noon in October).
*Kampgrounds of America Inc. Photograph*
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Newton Independence Day Parade
Starts: 07/04/2025 - Ends: 07/04/2025
Celebrate Independence Day with Us! Newton/Des Moines East KOA will be in the parade this year! Gather your friends and family for one of our community's most cherished traditions—the 4th of July Parade & Downtown Market! Bring your lawn chairs and grab a spot along the downtown route early that morning. Vendors set up at 7:30am. Parade begins at 9:30am.
Parade Highlights:
- A nearly mile-long route filled with 100+ entries
- Tons of candy and excitement for all ages
- A festive celebration of our nation's independence
- Downtown Market: Come early or stay late to explore our Downtown Vendor Market—you never know what treasures you'll find!
*Kampgrounds of America Inc. Photograph*
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Jasper County Fair
Starts: 07/18/2025 - Ends: 07/24/2025
The theme for the 2025 Jasper county Fair is “Candles, Critters and Cake, Lets Celebrate 170 Years”. This will be the 170th Anniversary of the Jasper County Fair.
The 2025 Fair Dates are July 18-24.
*Kampgrounds of America Inc. Photograph*
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KOA Disc Golf Classic
Starts: 08/23/2025 - Ends: 08/23/2025
Please join us for a Disc Golf Tournament at Newton KOA starting at 12:30 PM! All ages and skill levels are welcome.
*Kampgrounds of America Inc. Photograph*
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College Weekend: IA vs IA State
Starts: 09/06/2025 - Ends: 09/06/2025
*Time TBD: IA vs. IA State Game Tailgate*
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pancake Breakfast
($ - Voluntary Donation to Kids Care Camp)
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Mini Foam Finger Craft
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Team Spirit Contest
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Field Games
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM KOA Kiddie Train (Fri & Sat)
*Activities Subject To Change*
*Kampgrounds of America Inc. Photograph*
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Iowa State Fair (Week 2): Tiny T-Rex Carnival
Starts: 08/16/2025 - Ends: 08/16/2025
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pancake Breakfast (Sat & Sun)
($ - Voluntary Donation to Kids Care Camp)
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Fair Photo Booth
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fan Painting
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Face Painting
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM Tiny T-Rex Carnival Games
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM KOA Kiddie Train (Fri & Sat)
*Activities Subject To Change*
*Kampgrounds of America Inc. Photograph*
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The Ultimate Throw Down: KOA Disc Golf Classic
Starts: 08/23/2025 - Ends: 08/23/2025
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pancake Breakfast (Sat & Sun)
($ - Voluntary Donation to Kids Care Camp)
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Disc Golf Painting
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM Disc Golf Tournament
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM KOA Kiddie Train (Fri & Sat)
*Activities Subject To Change*
*Kampgrounds of America Inc. Photograph*
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Iowa State Fair (Week 1) & Knoxville Nationals: Sprint Fest
Starts: 08/09/2025 - Ends: 08/09/2025
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pancake Breakfast (Sat & Sun)
($ - Voluntary Donation to Kids Care Camp)
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Racecar / Fair Photo Booth
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Racecar Painting / Fan Painting
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Face Painting
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM Fast Lane Field Games
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM KOA Kiddie Train (Fri & Sat)
*Activities Subject To Change*
*Kampgrounds of America Inc. Photograph*
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Homecoming Huddle: IA vs Indiana
Starts: 09/27/2025 - Ends: 09/27/2025
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH
*Time TBD: IA vs. Indiana Game Tailgate*
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Sports Pennant Craft
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Field Games
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM KOA Kiddie Train (Fri & Sat)
*Activities Subject To Change*
*Kampgrounds of America Inc. Photograph*
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Spooks & Spells: Monster Mash Bash
Starts: 10/25/2025 - Ends: 10/25/2025
*Don't Forget to Winterize RVs!*
SATURDAY OCTOBER 25TH
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Owl Craft
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Monster Mash Bash & Ghoulish Games
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM KOA Kiddie Train (Fri & Sat)
*Activities Subject To Change*
*Kampgrounds of America Inc. Photograph*
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INDYCAR Weekend
Starts: 07/11/2025 - Ends: 07/13/2025
- July 11th: High-Speed Practice Sessions
- July 12th: Qualifying for NTT INDYCAR Series & INDYCAR Race Series Opening Night (4 PM)
- July 13th: Super Sunday INDYCAR Series Race Series Finale (1 PM)
*Please refer to website for schedule updates*
*Kampgrounds of America Inc. Photograph*
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Knoxville Nationals
Starts: 08/06/2025 - Ends: 08/09/2025
- August 6th: BRANDT Qualifying Night #1
- August 7th: Toyota Qualifying Night #2
- August 8th: FVP “Hard Knox” Preliminary Night
- August 9th: Championship Saturday
- Gates Open: 5:30 PM
- Racing Starts: 8:00 PM
*Please refer to website for schedule updates*
*Kampgrounds of America Inc. Photograph*
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Christmas In July: Santa's Summer Vacation
Starts: 07/26/2025 - Ends: 07/26/2025
SATURDAY JULY 26TH
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pancake Breakfast (Sat & Sun)
($ - Voluntary Donation to Kids Care Camp)
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Snow Globe Ornaments
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Santa's Summer Games
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM KOA Kiddie Train (Fri & Sat)
*Activities Subject To Change*
*Kampgrounds of America Inc. Photograph*
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Labor Day Weekend: Last Splash of Summer
Starts: 08/29/2025 - Ends: 09/01/2025
FRIDAY AUGUST 29TH
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM KOA Kiddie Train (Fri & Sat)
SATURDAY AUGUST 30TH
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pancake Breakfast (Sat & Sun)
($ - Voluntary Donation to Kids Care Camp)
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tie Dye Craft ($)
(Please Sign Up in KOA Kamp Store)
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Food Truck: Farm Boys BBQ ($)
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Pool Party & Frozen Treats
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Patriotic Photo Booth
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Wine Tasting
*Wine: Eagles Landing Winery – Marquette, IA
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM KOA Kiddie Train (Fri & Sat)
SUNDAY AUGUST 31ST
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pancake Breakfast (Sat & Sun)
($ - Voluntary Donation to Kids Care Camp)
*Activities Subject To Change*
*Kampgrounds of America Inc. Photograph*
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Food Truck: Farm Boys BBQ
Starts: 08/30/2025 - Ends: 08/30/2025
Join us at Newton KOA on Labor Day Weekend to enjoy Farm Boys BBQ from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM!
*Military & First Responders: 10% Discount*
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Food Truck: Frankie's BBQ
Starts: 08/02/2025 - Ends: 08/02/2025
Join us at Newton KOA before the NASCAR race to enjoy Frankie's BBQ from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM!
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NASCAR: Pitstop Party
Starts: 07/31/2025 - Ends: 08/03/2025
FRIDAY AUGUST 1ST
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM KOA Kiddie Train (Fri & Sat)
SATURDAY AUGUST 2ND
LIVE MUSIC @ ALTA HOUSE AFTER THE RACE!
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pancake Breakfast (Sat & Sun)
($ - Voluntary Donation to Kids Care Camp)
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Racecar Painting
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Food Truck: Frankie's BBQ ($)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Fast Lane Field Games
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Sea Turtle Ice Cream ($)
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM Racecar Photobooth
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM KOA Kiddie Train (Fri & Sat)
SUNDAY AUGUST 3RD
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pancake Breakfast (Sat & Sun)
($ - Voluntary Donation to Kids Care Camp)
*Activities Subject To Change*
*Kampgrounds of America Inc. Photograph*
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From Tailgate to Touchdown: IA vs UMass
Starts: 09/13/2025 - Ends: 09/13/2025
*Time TBD: IA vs. UMass Game Tailgate*
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pancake Breakfast
($ - Voluntary Donation to Kids Care Camp)
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Sports Pennant Craft
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Field Games
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM KOA Kiddie Train (Fri & Sat)
*Activities Subject To Change*
*Kampgrounds of America Inc. Photograph*
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INDYCAR: Start Your Engines!
Starts: 07/12/2025 - Ends: 07/12/2025
FRIDAY JULY 11TH
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM KOA Kiddie Train (Fri & Sat)
SATURDAY JULY 12TH
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pancake Breakfast (Sat & Sun)
($ - Voluntary Donation to Kids Care Camp)
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM Racecar Photo Booth
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Racecar Painting
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Fast Lane Field Games
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Wine Tasting
*Wine: Eagles Landing Winery – Marquette, IA
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM KOA Kiddie Train (Fri & Sat)
SUNDAY JULY 13TH
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pancake Breakfast (Sat & Sun)
($ - Voluntary Donation to Kids Care Camp)
*Activities Subject To Change*
*Kampgrounds of America Inc. Photograph*
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Jasper County Fair: Blue Ribbon Bonanza
Starts: 07/19/2025 - Ends: 07/19/2025
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pancake Breakfast (Sat & Sun)
($ - Voluntary Donation to Kids Care Camp)
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fan Painting
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Tiny T-Rex Carnival Games
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM KOA Kiddie Train (Fri & Sat)
*Activities Subject To Change*
*Kampgrounds of America Inc. Photograph*
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NASCAR Weekend
Starts: 08/01/2025 - Ends: 08/03/2025
August 1st: Atlas Roofing 150 - ARCA Menards Series (4:00 PM)
August 2nd: HyVee Perks 250 - NASCAR XFINITY Series (3:30 PM)
August 3rd: Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol - NASCAR Cup Series (2:30 PM)
KOA Campgrounds is sponsoring a NASCAR driver in 2025! Watch for activities at the Newton/Des Moines East KOA!
*Please refer to website for schedule updates*
*Kampgrounds of America Inc. Photograph*
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Independence Day: Red, White, & Boom (Fireworks Show!)
Starts: 07/04/2025 - Ends: 07/06/2025
FRIDAY JULY 4TH
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM KOA Kiddie Train (Fri & Sat)
SATURDAY JULY 5TH
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pancake Breakfast (Sat & Sun)
($ - Voluntary Donation to Kids Care Camp)
10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Patriotic Crafts
11:00AM - Noon Field Day Activities
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Sea Turtle Ice Cream ($)
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Patriotic Photo Booth
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Pool Party & Games
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Wine Tasting
*Wine: Eagles Landing Winery – Marquette, IA
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM KOA Kiddie Train (Fri & Sat)
9:30 PM – 10:30 PM Prepare to be Dazzled... Fireworks Over the Newton KOA Pond!
SUNDAY JULY 6TH
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pancake Breakfast (Sat & Sun)
($ - Voluntary Donation to Kids Care Camp)
*Activities Subject To Change*
*Kampgrounds of America Inc. Photograph*
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2025 Summer Brochure including Sticker Contest Info!
Starts: 05/01/2025 - Ends: 10/25/2025
2025 Summer Brochure at Newton/Des Moines East KOA
Sticker Design WebSite - includes Contest Rules & Entry Form
Sticker Design Page - includes Entry Form - Print, Create and Submit!
