Things to do in Southeast Iowa this week: Montrose Watermelon Festival, Pint By Number, more
Sunday
Free Swim Day at Fort Madison Public Pool sponsored by Jess Sutcliffe, State Farm agent, Adult swim is noon-1 p.m. Open swim is 1-5 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Master Gardeners Wildflower Walk is 1-4 p.m., through local nature sites: Starr's Cave, Burlington Public Library and the Aldo Leopold Middle School prairie classroom. Start at any site, receive a field guide and participate in a scavenger hunt. Registration is not required.
Players Workshop, 1431 Grove St., free, public open house to celebrate its 90th year is 1-4 p.m. with backstage tours, skits and presentations, birthday cake, and visitors can register for great door prizes. To learn more, visit playersworkshoptheatre.com or the Workshop's Facebook page.
West Point Sweet Corn Festival wraps up today at City Park in West Point. The carnival is 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Barbecue chicken dinners, free sweet corn, and the parade start at 11 a.m. For a schedule, visit westpointsweetcornfestival.com.
Tuesday
Dankwardt Park playground project open house is 5 p.m. at Burlington Public Library, 210 Court St., Meeting Rooms A and B. A project presentation is 5:30 p.m. Questions and answers segment is 6 p.m.
Moose Lodge 579, 2529 Mount Pleasant St., Lodge chapter officers meeting is 6 p.m. followed by a member open meeting.
TOPS IA 1234 meets at 9 a.m. Tuesdays at First Church of the Nazarene, 1015 S. Roosevelt Ave. To learn more, call Ginger at (319) 753-2243.
Wednesday
Danville Library, 102 N. Main St., will host Fairfield author Polo Altynski-Ross speaking on his book, "The Polish Prince," at 2:30 p.m.
Moose Lodge 579, 2529 Mount Pleasant St., Golden Oldies will meet from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Join the fun.
Thursday
Historical Dance Class is 7 p.m. at Old Presbyterian Kirche, 190 N. Page St., Nauvoo, Illinois. Solve your dilemma of being born in the wrong century by dancing the jubilant dances of the 1800's. To learn more, call (801) 376-9618 or visit HistoricalMerriments.com/historical-dance-classes
Jefferson Street Farmers Market is 4:30-7 p.m. in downtown Burlington. There will be free horse and trolley rides and live music by Lucas Sanor.
Keokuk Public Library, 210 N. Fifth St., will show the documentary, "Kiss the Ground," at 5:30 p.m.
Montrose Watermelon Festival opens today. The vendor and flea market and the carnival are 5-10 p.m. Princess Contest is 6 p.m. Watermelon eating contest is 6:30 p.m. Live music by Lee County Hooligans is 7-9 p.m.
Moose Lodge 579, 2529 Mount Pleasant St., will host bingo: early bird at 6:20 p.m., regular games at 7 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. Yolanda's food will be served with carry-out available.
Friday
Adult Swim at Huck's Harbor, 3001 Winegard Drive, is 6-9 p.m. Admission is $10, not included with regular admission. Tiki Bar will have drink specials.
Art Center of Burlington, 301 Jefferson St., Gallery Lounge will feature music by Fretworks from 5-8 p.m., along with wine, beer and charcuterie boards.
Jefferson Street Cruise Night is 5-10 p.m. downtown.
Joseph Hall Elvis Rock N Remember Tribute Show is 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theater, 211 N. Third St. Hall starred on NBC’s America’s Got Talent in 2008, making six TV appearances. For tickets, visit burlingtoncapitoltheater.com
Montrose Watermelon Festival vendor and flea market and carnival are 5-10 p.m. The watermelon eating contest is at 7 p.m. Live music by Whiskey Friends is 8-10 p.m.
Moose Lodge 579, 2529 Mount Pleasant St., will have their evening meal serving fried shrimp, baked potato, and cole slaw. Old School Karaoke will play from 7:30-10:20 p.m.
Rollin' on the River Blues Festival opens at 6 p.m. at Victory Park in Keokuk. It's $20 per night with amazing music and activities. To learn more, visit rollinontheriverkeokuk.com or their Facebook page.
Summer Theatre Play, "The Old Grouch," is 7:30 p.m. at Midwest Old Threshers Theatre Museum, 405 E. Thresher Road, Mount Pleasant. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for ages 11 and under. To learn more or to buy tickets, call (319) 385-8937 or (319) 385-9432.
The Washington, 306 Washington St., will feature blues musician Anthony Gomes on the outdoor Moon & Stars stage. Tickets are $20 in advance (at Eventbrite.com), $25 at the door. BYOB.
Wake N Bake Breakfast Company, 713 Jefferson St., will host Them Dirty Roses playing at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. To learn more, call (319) 754-0494.
Saturday
Benefit for Ensley auction, food, and music, is 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Keokuk American Legion. Proceeds will go for medical expenses for Ensley experiencing health problems from premature birth.
Chess Club for all ages will meet from 9 a.m.-noon at Burlington Public Library, 210 Court St.
Henderson County Library, Biggsville, Illinois, will show the movie, "Sonic the Hedgehog" at 10 a.m.
Heritage Trust Preservation Station, 213 Valley St., is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, selling unique vintage decorative items and historic building materials.
Montrose Watermelon Festival opens with a pancake breakfast from 7-10 a.m. The parade is at noon. Bingo is 5-9 p.m. The carnival opens at 1 p.m. For a full schedule, visit Montrose Watermelon Festival on Facebook.
Pint by Number Downtown Burlington Bar Crawl starts at 4 p.m. Pick up a paint by numbers canvas at Art Center of Burlington, 301 Jefferson St., go to selected bars and enjoy a drink while you paint. Prizes and live music follow at 7 p.m. at the art center. Advance cost is $20; sign up at btownart.com.
Rollin' on the River Blues Festival opens at 1 p.m. with Young Peoples Workshops and Activities at 1 p.m. Music starts at 6 p.m. at Victory Park in Keokuk. It's $20 per night. To learn more, visit rollinontheriverkeokuk.com or their Facebook page.
Summer Theatre Play, "The Old Grouch," is 7:30 p.m. at Midwest Old Threshers Theatre Museum, 405 E. Thresher Road, Mount Pleasant. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for ages 11 and under. To learn more or to buy tickets, call (319) 385-8937 or (319) 385-9432.
Sunday
Summer Theatre Play, "The Old Grouch," is 2:30 p.m. at Midwest Old Threshers Theatre Museum, 405 E. Thresher Road, Mount Pleasant. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for ages 11 and under. To learn more or to buy tickets, call (319) 385-8937 or (319) 385-9432. The play also will be performed during the 2022 Reunion, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 1, 2, 3, 4.
This article originally appeared on The Hawk Eye: Things to do in Southeast Iowa Aug. 14-21
