Our 2010 celebration, May The Norse Be With You, will celebrate our Norsemen traditions. The festival will be similar to the 2010 celebration, with most of our events taking place Friday and Saturday in the downtown and Sunday in the park. From Wednesday through Sunday, Judge Story's Theatrical Troupe will feature their production of Kiss Me Kate. The Festival Parade, crafters, kid's activites and food will all be centrally located. Our traditional Heritage Hall will continue to be featured at the Community Center on Friday and Saturday, featuring special Viking Village Age demonstrations. Our famous Festival Fireworks will take place on Friday evening.

Back by popular demand are the Inflatable Games and the Warbirds, remote control planes with 10' wingspan! Don't miss the STORY! Stage, Kids' Zone, and Heart of Iowa Classics Car Show. Story City's Bill Riley Talent Show competion will also be held on Saturday in the High School Auditorium.

Sunday returns to our Scandinvian Days celebration, with events at the park, including Vintage BaseBall, and Disc Golf Tournament

2009 Schedule of Events

Story City History: Early settlers, primarily of Norwegian, Danish, and Swedish heritage, came to the Story City area in the 1850's. In 1855, Fairview, the original name for Story City, was platted and social and business activitity grew. In 1857 the town was renamed Story City after US Supreme Court Judge Joseph Story. Story City continues to celebrate the traditions of our earliest families with something of interest for every member of your family. As the diversity of our town grows every year, so do the entertainment and food selections of our festival. We invite you to join us for some old~fashioned family fun in celebration of our collective heritage.