Celebrate Your Welsh Heritage With Us!
IOWA WELSH SOCIETY
WINTER MEETING
Saturday March 21, 2026
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY CENTER
5110 FRANKLIN AVE
DES MOINES, IOWA 50310
At 1:30 pm on Saturday March 21, 2026, The Iowa Welsh Society members and guests are cordially invited to an afternoon of reconnecting, reminiscing and sharing new ideas for the future of the Society. Come together for tea, other beverages, and light refreshments. The program will include trivia challenges around the Theme: What I know about my Welsh Heritage. Our own member and author, Enfys McMurry will bring us up to date on her latest writing project (come to find out what it is) and a review of her recent achievements in the world of research and steps taken to get published. (Not a hobby for the lighthearted)
NOTE: The NW Community Center is easily accessible with plenty of parking and no stairs within the building.
FESTIVALS & CELEBRATIONS
The Iowa Welsh Society is excited to announce a series of events for the coming year, dedicated to celebrating our rich Welsh heritage. We begin with special gatherings in honor of our patron saint, St. David. We encourage you to review the details below and make plans to join us. Invite family members and friends, whether of Welsh descent or simply interested in learning more about our Welsh culture, all warmly invited to participate and discover what it truly means to be Welsh.
14th Annual Welsh Parade
Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026
Columbus Junction, Iowa
Parade begins promptly at 1 p.m. on Main Street in Columbus Junction. Folks of all ages will be gathering under the viaduct on Main Street carrying banners, with their family name on them, and flags to identify their Welsh Family Heritage. Parade route begins under the viaduct and ends at the American Legion building where parade goers meet for Welsh Lobsgow Stew and delicious desserts.
contact Patsy Taylor at 515-571-2326 or
Troy Pugh at 563-299-2472
St David's Anglican Church
Sunday, March 1,2026
801 5thStreet Durant, Iowa
Members of the St David's Anglican Church has extended a warm invitation for people of Welsh descent to join them for their regular Sunday service on March 1, 2026, at 9:30 am. The time together will include Welsh hymn singing. A traditional meal will follow with extended time of greetings and sharing regarding Welsh heritage. With this year’s calendar, March 1 is on a Sunday with March 1 being the day we celebrate the Patron Saint of Wales, St. David. Come join in on a special day as Welsh around the world celebrate St. David and the legacy, he leaves for us to carry on.
· Questions regarding the events on this page can be directed to Margaret Patterson at mepattic@gmail.com.