Chili Cook-Off & Bake Sale

Chili Cook-Off & Bake Sale

October 7th, 12pm-3pm Hannen Lake Park - White Oak Shelter (East); Chili entry fee: $20/recipe, Free to enjoy!

Bring your best chili to enter into the contest, or come and enjoy all the delicious chili presented! Competition entrance fee is $20/recipe (limit 1 per person). Judging categories are: smoked chili, white chili, and classic chili.

Don’t want to compete from 1-3pm? Enjoy some chili, bake sale, live music by Scott, Annette & George, and free samples from Benton County Brewing Company featuring a fresh batch of Hannen Lake Scottish Ale, all for a free will donation. Win a Blackstone Griddle! $10 raffle tickets will be sold at this event for cash only. Raffle winner must be present to win. Chili judging will be held at 2pm with a grand prize of one week of camping for 1st place in each category. 2nd & 3rd places will be entered into a drawing for a weekend in the Hannen Lake Cabin.

Call Ranger Grubic at 319-560-9804 with questions about this event.

Artistry with Aaron: Autumn Eve

Artistry with Aaron: Autumn Eve

October 18th, 6:30pm at Benton County Nature Center; $35 for adult $20 for kid

This painting class led by Naturalist Aaron will include step-by-step instruction, one 12x16” canvas, and painting supplies to make an Autumn Eve painting. No refunds. Registration is required by October 12th by visiting www.mycountyparks.com

Nature at Night

Nature at Night

October 18th, 8:00pm at Benton County Nature Center

Learn about nocturnal animals and take a short hike to observe wildlife, including owl calling. This night program requires quiet participation to not scare away the wildlife and will be outdoors so please dress and plan accordingly. Registration is limited and required by visiting www.mycountyparks.com

Grapevine Wreath Making

Grapevine Wreath

November 8th, 6:30pm at Benton County Nature Center; $10/wreath

Come out to the Nature Center and enjoy the art of wreath making. We will be making grapevine wreaths and decorating them for the holidays. No skills necessary, just a little imagination. If you have anything you would like to use to personalize your wreath feel free to bring it. No refunds. Register by November 3rd by visiting www.mycountyparks.com