10/15/2026
🍁🍂 WOW! WHAT A WEEKEND! 🍂🍁
Where do I even begin?! There are SO MANY thank-you to be said after another incredible McGregor Fall Art & Craft Festival! ❤️
First and foremost, TO MY VENDORS! Each and every one of you SHOWED UP! The talent, quality, variety, and dedication you brought to our little river town was absolutely amazing. The compliments and positive feedback throughout the weekend were overwhelming! You are the heart of this festival, and I cannot thank you enough!
🌟 To our SPONSORS — An event of this magnitude takes each and every one of you. Your generosity and willingness to invest in our community make all of this possible. Thank you for believing in what we are building!
🏛️ To the City of McGregor, IA, our Council Members, and City Staff — THANK YOU! Your continued support means more than you know.
🚧 To our Public Works Department — Jason, Dan, and Eric, you guys are ROCKSTARS! You do the heavy lifting, literally! From setting things up to moving things around and helping put everything back together, I truly could not pull this off without you. You always show up and get it done!
⚡ To McGregor Municipal — Thank you for keeping us powered up and everything running! You always make it happen.
🛍️ To our McGregor Businesses — YOU ARE THE BEST OF THE BEST! Thank you for being the backbone of this amazing little town. You are what makes McGregor special. Keeping the shop-small spirit alive and strong is what it's all about, and I am so proud of the businesses we have here!
🍽️ To our Restaurants and Their Staff — YOU GUYS ROCK! We brought the people, and you stepped up to feed them! I know these weekends are long, busy, and sometimes downright crazy. You all did an amazing job, and I hope you know how appreciated you are!
⛺ To The Station— Thank you for allowing us to use your greenspace and for sponsoring the tent! Your generosity helped make this weekend possible.
❤️To Big Buoys Tiki Bar Annie - you my friend are always bailing me out! You dedication and can do attitude are appreciated more than you will ever know.
❤️ To the McGregor-Marquette Chamber of Commerce Discover McGregor-Marquette, Iowa — Thank you for all the support and extra hands during the VERY long weeks leading up to this event. It truly takes teamwork!
🎨 To Lisa Broussard and the McGregor Achievement Club — Thank you for volunteering your time to paint with the kiddos! Seeing the kids enjoy themselves and create something special is what makes these events so worthwhile.
📋 To Bonnie — Thank you for keeping us organized, keeping things in line, and helping make sure all the pieces come together!
💪 To Camille Sweet and her crew — Jen, Zayne, Kyan, and Cai — It takes a village, and I am so thankful you are part of mine! You always have my back, jump in wherever needed, and help make the impossible possible. I appreciate you guys more than you know!
🍂Dawn Sharp you showed up early and stayed late. You make everything a little more beautiful than before. We appreciate all you do.
❤️ To my FAMILY — Justin, Grant, Gavin, Nate, Ann, Oaklan (the BEST corn chopper around!), and Evie — Thank you for putting up with the crazy schedules, endless phone calls, long days, and all the last-minute requests. You are always just a phone call away and somehow always show up when I need you most. I couldn't do what I do without your love and support. I appreciate you all more than words can say!
❤️ And finally, to Anne Loomis Kruse.
The one who keeps me honest. The one who pushes me to keep growing, not only in what I do, but in who I am as a person. Someone I look up to as a mentor, but more importantly, someone I am lucky enough to call a friend.
My partner in crime, even when that means taking out the garbage! 😂 The one who somehow knows what I need before I even know I need it.
Anne, YOU are one of the biggest reasons I am proud to be part of McGregor. Your passion, dedication, and genuine love for this town do not go unnoticed. You give so much of yourself to this community, often behind the scenes, without ever expecting recognition. I hope you know how much of a difference you make, not just to McGregor, but to the people lucky enough to work alongside you. Thank you for believing in me, challenging me, and always being in my corner. ❤️
🍁 At the end of the day, THIS is what community is all about. It's not just about an art & craft festival. It's about people showing up for one another, businesses supporting businesses, volunteers giving their time, and an entire community coming together to create something special.
We may be a small river town, but we sure know how to do BIG things!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
Here's to another successful McGregor Fall Art & Craft Festival and to making it even bigger and better next year!
🍂 See you the second weekend in October 2027! 🍂
