The Murray Fest staff is looking forward to welcoming you to Central Iowa. To assist you as you plan your visit to Central Iowa, our staff has compiled a list of recommended hotels with special event pricing, area campgrounds, and our favorite Central Iowa attractions.
EVENT LOCATION
Murray Fest Midwest Festival & Conference Location:
Hamilton County Fairgrounds
1200 Bluff St
Webster City, IA 50595
Murray Fest Midwest will be held at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds in Webster City, IA. Webster City is conveniently located just one hour north of the Des Moines area, and two and a half hours south of the Twin Cities in Minnesota.
PLEASE NOTE: Each attendee will receive specific directions and information with their tickets/wristbands based on their parking selection when purchasing tickets.
Directions to Webster City from Des Moines, IA: Take I-35 North from Des Moines (toward Minneapolis) for approximately 75 miles. Take exit 142B to merge onto US-20 West (toward Fort Dodge). Take exit 140 for IA-17 for Webster City.
Directions from Minneaplis, MN: Take I-35 South from the Minneapolis/St. Paul area for approximately 193 miles. Take exit 142B to merge onto US-20 West (toward Fort Dodge). Take exit 140 for IA-17 for Webster City.
HOTELS & LODGING
As you plan your trip to Murray Fest Midwest, we recommend reserving your hotel, campsite, or other lodging as soon as possible. Webster City is a small community with a population just under 8,000. We expect the hotels in town will fill quickly, and recommend as you search for lodging to include other nearby communities including: eastern Fort Dodge, Iowa Falls, Story City, Boone, and Ames — all are within 20-25 minutes of the event. Also worth considering is the greater Des Moines area, which is just one hour south of Webster City.
HOTELS
— SPECIAL MURRAY FEST RATES —
The Murray Fest team is pleased to offer a variety of Central Iowa hotels with special event pricing.
To view these hotels offering special event pricing, please click the button below. This link will take you to our Reserve Travel partner’s website where you can book directly through their site.
CAMPING & CABINS
- Hamilton County Area Cabins
- Central Iowa Cabins
- Briggs Woods Campground — 2490 Briggs Woods Trail, Webster City, IA.; Phone: (515) 832-9570
- Brushy Creek Campground — County Road D46, Lehigh, IA.
- Little Wall Lake Park — 3540 Little Wall Lake Rd, Jewell, IA.; Phone: (515) 832-9570
- Ledges State Park — 1515 P Avenue, Madrid, IA.; Phone: (515) 432-1852
- Bell’s Mills Park — 3100 Bell’s Mills Road, Stratford, IA.
NOTE: Camping and RV parking will not be available at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds during Murray Fest.
CENTRAL IOWA ATTRACTIONS
The Murray Fest and McMurray Hatchery team is excited to welcome you to Central Iowa. As a century-old Iowa-based business, we are proud of our home state. While you’re here, consider spending an extra day or more in Iowa. Many communities across Iowa will be celebrating the 4th of July with fireworks displays and festivals; take in a baseball game with the Iowa Cubs; Adventureland in the Des Moines area is a highlight for families looking for exciting roller coasters, rides, and water parks; shop at Central Iowa’s malls and outlet malls; or there is always something to do for outdoor enthusiasts including hiking, canoeing, boating, fishing, biking, more! To request a travel guide, view calendars of local events, and learn about popular attractions visit these Iowa tourism websites:
MURRAY FEST MIDWEST IS PRESENTED BY
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Murray Fest Midwest paid for in part by the Iowa Tourism Office.