Resort Calendar
When you visit Honey Creek Resort, just stepping outside presents an entire world of things to do. But if you're looking for something more structured, check below for upcoming events and start planning your day-to-day stay here at Honey Creek.
For a list of on-site activities and guided programs, please see our Activity Schedule.
Some of our fun upcoming activities and events include our All-You-Can-Eat Friday Fish Fry Special, No Coast Beer Pairing Dinner, Sky Programs with NASA Ambassador Dr. Elwynn Taylor, Painting Party, and the 10th Annual Bluegrass Music Festival, with more events coming soon!
All-You-Can-Eat Friday Fish Fry Special
Fridays in February, March & April 2019
Everybody loves Fridays, and for good reason! Aside from being the end of another grueling work week, Honey Creek Resort gives you something extra to love about Fridays - our Friday Fish Fry! It'll be available on Fridays in February, March and April 2019 from 5-8 p.m. at Rathbun Lakeshore Grille.
Enjoy all-you-can-eat, beer-battered Pollock fish! Each entrée includes fries, creamy coleslaw, and hush puppies.
Cost: $13.99 Fish Fry Special / $3 Draft Beer
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| Price: | $13.99 Fish Fry Special / $3 Draft Beer |
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| Dates: | Fridays in February, March & April 2019 |
| Time: | 5-8 p.m. |
No Coast Beer Pairing Dinner
February 26, 2019
Join us for a perfectly-paired six-course beer dinner experience with No Coast Beer Company at Honey Creek Resort! This will be the second in a series of monthly pairing dinners at the resort.
Schedule:
- 5:30 p.m.: Doors Open
- 6-8 p.m.: Six-course beer pairing dinner
The cost is $35/person.
Limited seating is available, so make your reservations today by calling 641-724-1403 or emailing sbennett@delawarenorth.com.
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| Price: | $35 per person |
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| Date: | Tuesday, February 26, 2019 |
| Time: | Doors open: 5:30 p.m. / Dinner: 6-8 p.m. |
Sky Programs with NASA Ambassador Dr. Elwynn Taylor
March 15-16, 2019
Join us for two great sky programs presented by NASA Ambassador Dr. Elwynn Taylor at Honey Creek Resort!
Both programs will take place in the lobby.Galileo's Telescope
Friday, March 15 at 8 p.m. - Meet in Lobby
Learn about the "little" telescope that made Galileo famous, and look through a telescope very much like the one Galileo built!
The Earth, The Sun, and How the Weather Works
Saturday, March 16 at 9 a.m. - Meet in Lobby
Brings the kids, and hear from Dr. Taylor about the Earth, Sun, and how the weather works! The 40-minute program will include plenty of hands-on learning opportunities for kids.
About Dr. Elwynn Taylor
Professor Elwynn Taylor is a "BioClimatologist" (studies the adaptations of plants and animals to climate), and was the Iowa State University Extension Climatologist from 1979 until January 2019.
Elwynn Taylor is a student of adaptation to climate. He did his doctoral work at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St Louis, MO. Dr. Taylor's work has taken him to the major climate zones of the planet, and he directed studies conducted on Skylab and other space vehicles.
Any person interested in the nature of climate and how plants and animals adapt will find his work of benefit. His clear explanations of the workings of frost protection, to the avoidance of heat exhaustion, to El Niño (and how it influences the Midwest), will open new levels of understanding our enigmatic environment. He is the climatologist that served on the committee to develop the revised USDA Winter Hardiness Map.
| Dates: | Friday, March 15, 2019 and Saturday, March 16, 2019 |
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| Times: | March 15: 8 p.m. / March 16: 9 a.m. |
Painting Party
April 13, 2019
Paint the night away at Honey Creek Resort! Our Painting Party event will take place on Saturday, April 13 from 6-8 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurely evening of painting the gorgeous spring scene, "Amanda's Flowers," while sipping a glass of wine. Your art supplies will be provided, and you’ll receive step-by-step instruction from our local artist to help your perfect your painting. No experience is necessary!
Coffee and bottled water are complimentary, while wine, champagne, and soft drinks will be available for purchase at our bar. No outside alcohol may be brought into class, and ID may be required.
Attendees are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes early to get an apron, grab a drink, and get seated.
The cost to attend is $35/person.
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Want to extend the fun beyond the event? Whether you want to explore the miles of walking trails and paved bike paths or check out our indoor water park, Honey Creek Resort has many exciting activities!
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| Price: | $35 per person |
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| Date: | Saturday, April 13, 2019 |
| Time: | 6-8 p.m. |
10th Annual Honey Creek Bluegrass Music Festival
October 31 - November 2, 2019
Join the Bluegrass Music Association of Iowa (BMAI) for the 10th Annual Honey Creek Bluegrass Music Festival! It’ll be held October 31 - November 2 at Honey Creek Resort.
The annual festival will feature six bands, workshops, a youth day with area sixth grade students, and the awards show on Saturday.
Details including ticket information are available on the event's website, and on the event's flyer. (PDF - requires Adobe® Reader®)
Special hotel pricing is available, and can only be booked by calling 641-724-1450. Limited rooms are available. You must ask for the Bluegrass rate, and it cannot be booked online.
Tickets: Available at http://iowabluegrassmusic.com/events/honey-creek/
| Date: | Thursday-Saturday, October 31 - November 2, 2019 |
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