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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 & Sticker Contest Activity
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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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 Face Painting
11:00 AM – 12:00 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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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 Face Painting & Craft
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Egg Racing 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 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!*
In partnership with the Newton YMCA - more details to come.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 25TH
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Owl Craft
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Monster Mash Bash & Ghoulish Games
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM KOA Kiddie Train
*Activities Subject To Change*
*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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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 or Similar Craft ($)
(Please Sign Up in KOA Kamp Store)
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Patriotic Photo Booth
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Food Truck: Farm Boys BBQ ($)
12:00 PM – Afternoon Pool Party & Frozen Treats
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 Trucks: Frankie's BBQ & Sea Turtle Ice Cream
Starts: 08/02/2025 - Ends: 08/02/2025
Join us Saturday, August 2 before the NASCAR race to enjoy:
Frankie's BBQ from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM and
Sea Turtle Ice Cream Truck from 11:30 AM - 2:00PM
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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)
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM Special KOA/NASCAR Driver Appearance & Autographs with #88 Connor Zilisch
SATURDAY AUGUST 2ND
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Pancake Breakfast (Sat & Sun)
($ - Voluntary Donation to Kids Care Camp)
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Racecar Activity
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Racecar Photobooth
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Food Truck: Frankie's BBQ ($)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Fast Lane Field Games
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM Sea Turtle Ice Cream ($)
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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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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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!
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KOA Dino Day
Starts: 08/23/2025 - Ends: 08/23/2025
Join us for a fun Dino Craft Day, beginning at 10:00AM
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM "Hands On" Dino Craft
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Klawz the T-Rex Appearance and Photos
11:00 AM - Afternoon Pool Games & Swim Time!
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM KOA Kiddie Train (Fri & Sat)
Activity may differ from what is pictured.
*Kampgrounds of America Inc. Photograph*
