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Happy Independence Day from all of us at Howards Farm.

To those who have served, we offer our deepest gratitude – and for those currently deployed, we offer prayers that your loved ones return home safely.

Have a safe and blessed holiday!

Dad and I built this fence the other day. This property just keeps offering up new skills for me to add to my resume!

June 2024

Spring is in the air, which means GRADUATION SEASON!

Have you thought about how awesome it would be to host your grad party at Howards Farm?

Howards Farm is available for event hosting! Our event space is a large, newly remodeled barn with space to accommodate 120 guests. Space rental includes the Bridal Cottage (a “tiny home” space adjacent to the barn), tables (and coverings), chairs (and coverings), Event Host for the full duration of the event, Parking Attendant (beginning of the event), and full use of the acreage! The setting also features an outdoor patio with seating and high-top tables, a fire pit, and a beautiful orchard and gardens. There is NO catering requirement–you are free to use any caterer of choice.

We invite you to download the Rate Card, and fill out the Event Inquiry Form–we’ll reach out to chat about your event right away!

On December 9, 2023, we hosted our inaugural Cookies with Santa event! Kids had fun cookie-decorating, candle-making, caramel apple-dipping, listening to Santa’s stories, and of course… visiting with Santa! (find ALL of the photos HERE)

Saturday, December 9 @ 1-4pm

Storytime with Santa at 1:30pm

Join us at Howards Farm for our first annual Country Christmas Festival!
Kids will enjoy cookie decorating, old-fashioned candle making, caramel apple dipping, and of course… a visit with Santa!

Story time with Santa at 1:30pm!
Warm beverages and local artisans will be on hand for all to enjoy.
Cost: $25 per family

The party is at the farm!
29820 120th Street, Dike, Iowa 50624
(319) 486-1951

Write a Letter to Santa!

Drop it in an envelope & mail it to Howards Farm
(we’ll save it for Santa)

Sunday, September 3, 2023
1–4 pm

Howards Farm is located at 29820 120th Street, Dike, Iowa 50624

Joe and Linda Bohr would like to invite everyone to their new Event Center “Howards Farm” for a soft-opening party – and to celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary!

ABOUT THE FARM

The farm was originally settled by Cleo and Dora Howard in 1940, who lived on the farm until 1989 when they moved to Cedar Falls, Iowa. Dora and Cleo farmed the land until 1966 when Cleo retired, and then rented the land. Cleo died in 1990 and Dora in 1999. The land was sold in 2001, but the family kept a small acreage.

THE EVENT CENTER RENOVATION
Linda and Joe–along with their children–have been busily updating the acreage. The Event Center renovation has been a labor of love, restoring the property to a space that can be shared with the community. It is still a work in progress, but they are excited to finally have it ready to share with their Dike, Grundy Center, Parkersburg, and New Hartford neighbors!

Howards Farm will be available for official events in Fall 2023.