Overview
We would love to celebrate America’s 250 birthday together with the rest of America. We recognize God’s faithfulness to America for 250 years of our existence and we want to share the hope of gospel message people from sea to shining sea.
State Leader: Jon Neifert
If you would like to be a part of the team, please register here and we will get you in contact with your leader and others from your state. Our goal is to give out at least 5,000 tracts in each state by July 4, 2026.
We will offer training at various times in 2026, we will email the details to those who are registered. For those who attend the training presented by Tomorrow’s Forefathers, you will be eligible to receive a copy of a great evangelism book, “Will our Generation Speak.” (a $13.99 value)
We are encouraging you to help cover the cost of tracts for this event. We recommend a $25 contribution. There will be a link after you register to donate.
Schedule
August 12 - October 31, 2026| August 12-23 | ||
| 9:00 am - 8:00 pm | Iowa State Fair (and parade) | Jon Neifert |
| Iowa will host America 250 celebrations at their annual state fair. We host an outreach every year here, including training, and a parade @ 5:00 the day before the State Fair begins. We have a gospel booth in the Varied Industries Building (open 9:00 - 8:00 daily). https://www.iowastatefair.org/visit/iowa-state-fair-americas-250-2026 | ||
| October (TBD) | ||
| TBD | America's Harvest Festival | Jon Neifert |
| Iowa will host a Harvest Festival in Des Moines at the foot of the state’s iconic capitol, with entertainment, fall activities, and representatives from all 99 of Iowa’s counties. < href="https://governor.iowa.gov/america-250/americas-harvest" target="new">https://governor.iowa.gov/america-250/americas-harvest | ||
Location
Iowa State Fairgrounds and the State Capital
1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50319
Event Sponsor: Jon Neifert