Community Club Steak Fry at the Legion, 610 Bush Street, on Friday, August 1, 2025 from 4:30 – 7:00 pm
Rib-Eye Steak, Baked Potato, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, & Roll – $26 Single / $50 Double Hot Dog & Chips Available for the Kids – $5.00 Grand Marshall & Crowning of Little Mr & Miss Lamont at 6:30 pm Grilled by the Buchanan County Cattlemen’s Association
Little Mr & Miss Lamont Contest
Nominate any child 5-7 years old with a Lamont address in the Little Mr & Miss Lamont contest. Please include Child’s Name, Age, Boy or Girl, Parents Name, Phone Number and drop off at Lamont Public Library, BankIowa, SIPS Downtown Lamont, The Alibi, Quik N Handi Convenience Store, or City Hall. Winners will be announced…
Parade Entries Needed for Lamont Day Parade on Saturday, August 2, 2025
Parade theme is Take Flight…Land in Lamont. Please consider entering an entry into the parade whether it be plane, train, or automobile, truck, bicycle, motorcycle, side-by-side, or tractor. Gather your friends, family, neighbors, classmates, coworkers, or businesses together to build a float or decorate a vehicle/tractor, etc. to enter in the parade. No entry fee. …
Lamont Day Bean Bag Tournament on Saturday, August 2nd after the parade on Bush Street
Contact Lane German at 563-608-3279 to sign up or show up on Bush Street after the parade. Food and drinks are available in the bar. No coolers or carry-ins allowed. Street dance later.
Lamont Day – Saturday, August 2, 2025 – Take Flight…Land in Lamont
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Grace UMC Bake Sale in the Community Room at 644 Bush Street. Community Club Food Stand on Bush Street 1:00 p.m. – Parade – Line up on Oak Street at Noon. Parade route is Washington to Concord to Albert to Bush to Pine to Jackson to Church Streets. 1:30…
Municipal Election is Tuesday, November 4, 2025
The City of Lamont will be holding a municipal election this November. Even though that seems a long way off, this is the time to plan for the election. The position of Mayor and three council seats will be on the ballot. The Lamont Mayor’s position has a two-year term. Council seats have four-year terms.…
RAGBRAI LII in Lamont on July 26th
RAGBRAI LII is coming through Lamont on Saturday, July 26th from Six – Noon. Various Food Vendors & DJ will be on Bush Street. Contact Mike Cook at 563-608-6633 or City Hall at 563-924-2194 if you would like to help.
Absolute Science’s Mega Foam Blaster Event
Save the date – Sunday, July 27th at 1:00 pm – Absolute Science’s Mega Foam Blaster Event at River Walk Park in Independence Free! All are welcome! Kids may want to bring towels and swim goggles. The Buchanan County libraries are hosting this event. Any questions, contact Lamont Library Director, Angie Happel, at 563-924-3203.
Summer Reading Program at the Library
Summer Reading Program will be held on July 22nd – July 25th from 10:30 am – 11:30 am at Lamont Public Library. Please bring your kids to the library to see what is going on. Any questions, contact Library Director, Angie Happel, at 563-924-3203.
Lamont Museum Opening for the Season on May 24th
All four historic buildings of the Lamont Museum will open for the season on May 24. We will be open May 24 10-3 May 26 10-2 June 7 10-3 July 5 10-3 July 26 8-Noon August 2 9-3 September 6 10-3 Visit us on Facebook Lamont Museum to find out more information!