If you are looking for a great multi-generation family adventure this fall, mark Sept. 16 to 17 on your calendar.
That is the weekend that the Iowa Barn Foundation will hold its annual All-State Barn Tour with 72 historic barns across the state open for touring inside and out. Many of the owners and family members will be on hand to share the stories behind their barns, which served as the central hub of activity on the farm.
The Iowa countryside will be one expansive museum with barns located across the state. The self-guided tour is free and open to the public.
The Iowa Barn Foundation is excited to have a record eight round barns on the tour this year, which are the most unique and rare type of barns built in the state. Out of the approximately 200,000 barns built in Iowa, only 250 were round (including octagonal and multi-sided) representing just 0.13% of all barns built. Only 74 of Iowa’s round barns remain standing today, and many in various states of disrepair. Each of the eight restored round barns on the tour are works of art, and visitors will leave with an appreciation of the craftsmanship that went into their construction.
Full tour details can be found online at bit.ly/45G7s8z. For questions, please email [email protected].
