People sitting on lawn chairs listen to the Air Force band perform

Hoover's Hometown Days

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

Special Event
  • Aug 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM
  • Free

Hoover’s Hometown Days


Hoover’s Hometown Days is an annual, multi-day festival celebrating the rich heritage of West Branch, Iowa—the hometown of 31st U.S. President Herbert Hoover—while showcasing the community’s vibrant small-town spirit.

The event features a wide variety of FREE activities and entertainment, including live music, bouncy houses and inflatable games, a petting zoo, free museum admission, and the annual Mayor’s Parade. Visitors can enjoy shopping, dining, and exploring throughout the historic Main Street district and the adjacent National Park, with historic reenactments, vendors, and food trucks. There’s something for everyone at Hoover’s Hometown Days!

View the full schedule of events, maps, and registration details at hooverdays.org, and follow along on Facebook and Instagram @hoovershometowndays.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, City of West Branch

Schedule

Date:

Aug 7, 2026

Time:

12:00 PM

Duration:

5 hours

Contact Information

Seth Goodspeed
319-643-2541
Contact Us

Event Type

  • Festival
Tags: live music, hoover's hometown days, birthday celebration