Traer is fortunate to have the cooperation and effort of many of its citizens to direct the future of our community. We are always looking for new input and your expertise to join these Boards and Commissions, so if you're interested, please contact City Hall for more information and get involved!
Traer is fortunate to have the cooperation and effort of many of its citizens to direct the future of our community. We are always looking for new input and your expertise to join these Boards and Commissions, so if you're interested, please contact City Hall for more information and get involved!
150 YEARS OF PRIDE AND PROGRESS
Join us as Traer celebrates its 150th year of incorporation in 2023. We will be hosting a year-long anniversary celebration with events, festivals, tours, exhibits, contests, classes, and more!
EVENTS THROUGHOUT 2023
Contact the Sesquicentennial Committee at traer150years@gmail.com with questions or input concerning events, activities, and projects – or if your business or organization has activities they would like to promote in 2023 the Sesquicentennial Committee is here to lend a hand!
BEARD CONTEST
A Local Competition Tradition
Put down your razor, it's beard season.
January 1, 2023 - August 12, 2023
Winners announced at Traer's Winding Stairs Festival
WINDING STAIRS QUILT RAFFLE
To benefit the repairs and upkeep of Traer's historic Winding Stairs
March 1, 2023 - August 12, 2023
$5 tickets for sale at Reuman's Clothing or via Lions Club members
Drawing at Traer's Winding Stairs Festival
DECADES BOOK CHALLENGE
The Traer Public Library is having a Decades Book Challenge all year long to celebrate Traer's 150th Anniversary. Each month, we challenge participants to choose a book corresponding to specific decades from the 1870s to the 2020s.
Throughout 2023
Traer Public Library
FASHION SHOW
Traer's Apparel Through The Ages
Experience a timeline of Traer’s fashion history at this live fashion show event featuring local and historical clothing from the 1870s to the 1950s.
Sunday, April 16, 2023
2:00pm
Traer Public Library
FREE ADMISSION • SEATING LIMITED
Reception following at the Traer Historical Museum
VETERAN'S CEMETERY TOURS
A Tribute to our Gold Star Veterans
Monday, May 29, 2023
1:00pm
Traer Historical Museum
TRAER'S BIG BIRTHDAY BASH
Celebrate and commemorate in Traer with live music, food & beverage vendors, free birthday cake, all-day activities for kids and adults, moonlight movie, and much more.
Saturday, June 3, 2023
12:00pm-10:00pm
Taylor Park
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPANILE MODEL
Have Carillon, Will Travel
Saturday, June 3, 2023
3:00pm
Taylor Park
DINNER AND A MOVIE NIGHT
Join us for 'Flick and a Feast' - a re-release of the Traer-themed movie "A Place for Heros" with dinner at the Traer Historical Museum
July 2023
Traer Historical Museum and Traer Theatre
SELF-GUIDED HISTORIC HOMES TOUR
Explore the Landmarks of Traer
August 5-13, 2023
Self-guided Tour around Traer
WINDING STAIRS FESTIVAL
Traer's annual summer celebration and parade
August 11-13, 2023
Main Street
NORTH TAMA SCHOOL STAFF REUNION
Reunite and reminisce with your favorite NT school teachers, principals, librarians, custodians, bus drivers, office assistants, and lunch ladies.
August 11, 2023
1:00pm-3:00pm
Traer Historical Museum
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
A Free, Open to the Public Event
October 2023
Traer Golf & Country Club
100th ANNIVERSARY PARTY
Swing in and celebrate Traer Golf & Country Club's 100th Anniversary
November 2023
Traer Golf & Country Club
BLACK FRIDAY CHOCOLATE BAR &
HOLIDAY COOKIE EXCHANGE
Leave the shopping behind and eat sweets instead
November 24, 2023
Sunrise Hill Care Center
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
Traer's festive holiday celebration and lighted parade
December 1st & 2nd, 2023
Main Street
Here’s how you can lend a helping hand to the Sesquicentennial - DONATE TODAY!
The Traer Sesquicentennial Committee has set up a fund within the Traer Community Foundation for contributions to Traer’s 150th Anniversary celebration. These funds will support events, activities, and community projects throughout 2023.
Mail your check payable to:
TRAER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
PO Box 435
Traer, IA 50675
Please note in the memo line: SESQUICENTENNAIL
Also include:
Name(s): ________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________ City ___________ State______ Zip ____________
Email: __________________________________________________________________________
Your gift is tax-deductible because the Traer Community Foundation is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit corporation.
