Events

At Stanhope State, we encourage participation in extra-curricular activities... more so than showing up to class! Check back here for all of the ways you can have fun on the best campus, ever. We hope you will join alumni, family and friends across the Watermelon Warrior Nation at our next upcoming engagements.

Past events

Mar 21

Stanhope State Hockey Tailgate

Join us for fun and fellowship with the Greater Des Moines Area chapters of the Stanhope State University Alumni Association for a safe and socially distanced tailgate before the 3:45pm game at Buccaneer Arena. Bring your own beverages, lawn chairs and don't forget to wear your Watermelon Gear! We'll have pulled pork nachos from the Jewell Market for everyone! The event, parking and admission is FREE. Masks are required to enter the game and tailgate (obviously off, when eating or drinking).

2:00pm CDT

Historic Buccaneer Arena, 7201 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322

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Dec 1

Vintage and Made Fair - Christmas Edition

The Bookstore will be open with our signature vintage sports items as well as our Stanhope State gear. Come out and see us, score amazing Christmas gifts for your loved ones and check out these amazing vendors!

9:00am - 4:00pm CST

University of Iowa Des Moines Campus - 2500 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321

https://www.facebook.com/events/329735870864805/

Sep 29 - Sep 30

Vintage and Made Fair - Fall Edition

The Bookstore will be open with our signature vintage sports items as well as our Stanhope State gear. Come out and see us and other amazing vendors!

9:00am - 4:00pm CDT

Dallas County Fairgrounds - Adel, Iowa

https://www.facebook.com/events/134168434055435/

Aug 25 - Aug 25

STANHOPE MAIN STREET BLOCK PARTY

STANHOPE BLOCK PARTY - AUGUST 25TH: Make your plans and bring your friends to last great party of the Summer! 🍉🕶🎸🍺

Jul 21

The 61st Stanhope Lions Club Watermelon Day

The greatest day of them all. The high holy day. The National Holiday for all Stanhopeans past and present. We'll be in the parade and then we're off to enjoy the BEST SMALL TOWN EVENT IN IOWA put on by the Stanhope Lions. Enjoy small town Americana at its finest. Free Watermelon is served starting at 1pm... just bring your own fork.

11:30am - 9:00pm CDT

Stanhope, Iowa

http://www.stanhopeiowa.com/

Jul 18

Wednesday Night in the Park

If it’s summer and it’s Wednesday evening, then it’s time for Wednesday Night in the Park in Stanhope. Live music, good food and fellowship for another great tradition like no other in Stanhope. This is actually one of the projects that we donate back a portion of our profits back to. On July 18, Stanhope State University faculty and students will be serving Warrior Dogs, Lars Burgers, Pie, Chips and a cookie for a free will donation.

5:45pm - 8:30pm CDT

Stanhope Park - Stanhope, Iowa

http://www.stanhopeiowa.com/

Jul 18 - Jul 21

The 12th Annual Stanhope State University Softball Tournament

Stanhope Park - Stanhope, Iowa

Jun 20

Hamilton County Relay for Life

We're proud to be associated with these amazing heroes. We hope you'll join us to celebrate and remember. At Relay For Life events, no one faces cancer alone. We come together every year at more than 3,500 Relay events around the country to support and celebrate survivors and caregivers. Each Relay has special events and activities (many throughout the year) just for survivors and their caregivers, so they can connect with others and know there is a strong support system available to them.

May 19 - May 20

Vintage and Made Fair - Spring Edition

The Bookstore will be open with our signature vintage sports items as well as our Stanhope State gear. Come out and see us and other amazing vendors!

9:00am - 4:00pm CDT

Dallas County Fairgrounds - Adel, Iowa

https://www.facebook.com/events/182130605720810/

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