Pufferbilly Days - Boone, Iowa

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Pufferbilly Days - Boone, Iowa

Known for being a Railroad Town Boone celebrates Pufferbilly Days the first weekend after Labor Day annually. The celebration is rated as one of the top 5 celebrations in Iowa with over 30,000 people every year.

The term Pufferbilly stemmed from the little steam engines that were used in coal mines.

Live music acts are featured Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights as well as on Sunday afternoon in McHose Park. In the past, a variety including polka, country, rock and jazz have featured musical styles.

Other events included in the celebration of Boone’s Railroad Heritage include: spike-driving contests; handcar races; a children’s parade;
a wonderful selection in the Food Court which offers a wide variety from over a dozen vendors; a huge parade featuring high school marching bands, floats and performers; a craft fair of over 125 booths selling handmade/handcrafted items; an Art Festival in McHose Park at the south edge of town on Sunday afternoon; an Antique Car Show with over 150 autos on display; and a carnival.

Join the fun, enjoy the trains, make new friends, see old friends and remember to visit the other sites in the Boone area.