
Admission is FREE. No pre-registration or tickets required. Registration will be at the welcome tents at the event.
Children and families will have the opportunity to check out safety stations with information on pedestrian and bicycle safety, poison and drug safety, fire safety, and a variety of local agencies providing community resources, including Cedar Rapids Police Department, Cedar Rapids Fire Department, Central Furniture Rescue, Willis Dady, and more. There will be yard games, crafts, and other fun activities for families to participate in.
Those who attend will have the opportunity to enter to win a car seat, bicycle helmets, gift cards, and other special prizes. Special guests at the fair will include some of our local mascot friends - and a few other surprise guests!
The Cleveland Area Neighborhood Association welcomes families to enjoy the new playground at Cleveland Park and to join us for a picnic lunch fundraiser. Lunch will be served for the duration of the event (10am to 1pm) and will be totally free this year, thanks to HyVee Johnson Ave and UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's! Donations are also welcome and will go back to the association to continue to produce free community events in the neighborhood.
For more information, please send inquiries to [email protected].
Q: When is the event? Where is the event?
A: The fair is scheduled for Saturday, July 16th from 10am to 1pm at Cleveland Park.
Q: How much does it cost? Who can attend?
A: Event admission is free! Registration will be at the event at the welcome table. Children and families of all ages are welcome.
Q: Is there food?
A: There is a picnic lunch available for FREE, thanks to HyVee Johnson Ave and UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's. Lunch includes hot dog, chips, cookie, and bottle water.
Q: Are there bathrooms?
A: Yes, Cleveland Park has a pavilion with restrooms.
Q: What happens if there is bad weather?
A: The fair will be held in the event of good weather or even in slight rain. If there is a risk of severe weather, the fair will be cancelled. It will not be rescheduled in 2022.
Q: How do I enter to win the prizes?
A: To enter to win the prizes, you’ll be asked to submit your “Event Passport” completed with your name and contact information after visiting all of the booths. When you arrive, stop by the registration table to pick up your Event Passport. With the Event Passport, you will need to stop at each booth and get a signature or sticker from a booth representative.
Q: Who is eligible to win the prizes?
A: Prizes will be given away at 12:30pm. You must be present to win.
Q: What organizations will be represented at the fair?
A: Organizations will include, but are not limited to, Cedar Rapids Police Department, Cedar Rapids Fire Department, Willis Dady, and Central Furniture Rescue. More will be annouced at a late date.
Q: What activities are there?
A: There will be booths with kids’ activities and information for families, yard games, and crafts….PLUS the new Cleveland Park playground and splash pad.
Q: Who do I contact with questions?
A: Feel free to contact [email protected] and your question will be directed to the best event volunteer.