S.U.N. Employee Newsletter - Systems Unlimited, Inc.

Mercer Park Farmer’s Market
Tuesdays, May 14, 21, & 28; 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Mercer Park
2701 Bradford Drive - Iowa City
~Ty Gehy
Iowa City Saturday Farmers Market
Saturdays, May 4, 11, 18, and 25; 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Chauncey Swan Parking Lot
460 E Washington St - Iowa City
The Saturday market kicks off with a variety of
special activities, including live music by musician
Brady Wells from 10 a.m. to noon.
Saturday Night Concert Series
Saturdays, May 4, 11, 18 & 25; 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Pedestrian Plaza’s Weatherdance Fountain Stage outside
of the Sheraton Iowa City Hotel - Iowa City
Coralville Citywide Garage Sale
Saturday, May 4; 8:00 am – 12 Noon
Maifest
Saturday, May 4 & Sunday, May 5; 10:00 am - 11:30 pm
Throughout the Amana Colonies
The festivities start Saturday morning with a parade
at 10 a.m. Plenty of kids’ activities and the Taste of
Amana Colonies & a Touch of Europe food fair follow
the parade on Saturday. Events continue Sunday. Find
the schedule of events at festivalsinamana.com.
2013 El Kahir Shrine Circus
Wednesday & Thursday, May 8 – 9
4:30 pm & 7:00 pm
Johnson County Fairgrounds - Iowa City
Cost: 12yrs & under $14; Adults $16
Tickets available at the fairgrounds box office one
hour prior to show times.
Iowa City Wednesday Farmers Market
Wednesdays, May 8, 15, 22, and 29; 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Chauncey Swan Parking Lot
460 E Washington St - Iowa City
Old Capitol All-Stars vs. St Chux Derby Chix
Saturday, May 11; 7:00 pm
Coralville Marriott Convention Center
300 E 19th St - Coralville
Doors open at 6:15 pm and the action starts at
7:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $10
at New Pioneer Food Co-op or Crossroads Tattoo, or
for $13 at the door the day of. Kids 10 and under are
always free.
The 6th Annual Johnson County Master
Gardener’s Plant Sale & Flea Market
Saturday, May 18; 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Johnson County Fairgrounds
4265 Oak Crest Hill Road SE - Iowa City
Shop tables full of annuals, perennials, vegetables,
herbs, tubers, bulbs, seedlings, houseplants, and
gently used garden related items.
Houby Days
Saturday & Sunday, May 18 - 19; 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Czech Village - Cedar Rapids
Enjoy Czech music, song and dance as you wind
your way through the Village shops and vendors.
The carnival and Saturday’s car show is sure to
appeal to all ages. Sunday is Kids Day!
Marion Arts Festival
Saturday, May 18; 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Marion City Square Park
7th Avenue and 10th Street - Marion
Fifty nationally sourced artists. A half marathon
and 5K run & fun walk, hands-on art activities and
demonstrations complete the event.
Iowa Renaissance Festival & Gathering O’Celts
Saturday - Monday, May 25 - 27; 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Throughout the Amana Colonies
220th Trail - Amana
Cost: $6 - $10 (tots are free). Parking is free
Village cast of 200, 6 stages of entertainment and
horseback jousting, foods and beverages.
North Liberty Blues & BBQ - NEW LOCATION!
Saturday, May 25; Noon - 10 pm
West Side Park
1565 St. Andrews Dr. - North Liberty
Free, family-friendly Blues & BBQ. Live blues
on stage. Enjoy free kids’ games and activities
like inflatable rides, a petting zoo, speed pitching,
balloons and more! Local vendors offer a variety of
foods, with a BBQ contest at 4:30 p.m. Beverage
garden features beers from Iowa breweries. Event
concludes with fireworks at 9:45 pm.
Iowa Mennonite Relief Sale
Friday, May 31 & Saturday, June 1; 3:00 - 9:00 pm
Johnson County Fairgrounds
4261 Oak Crest Hill Rd. SE - Iowa City
Features the largest quilt auction in Iowa as well
as many handcrafted items and delicious food.
Children’s activities include a horse drawn cart,
barrel rides and games.