Forest City Selected as RAGBRAI Overnight Host

1/28/25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOR MORE INFORMATION:  Julianna Burkholder, 641-585-2092

The Forest City Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce RAGBRAI has once again chosen Forest City as an overnight host on their annual week-long ride across the state. On Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025, thousands of cyclists from across Iowa and around the globe will call Forest City ‘home’ for the night. This marks the fifth time Forest City has been an overnight host for the event, most recently in 2014. RAGBRAI is truly a one-of-a-kind event that promises to bring excitement, fun and entertainment to the community.  As part of the overnight experience, the event will feature scheduled activities, food vendors, and live entertainment.

The positive impact on the local economy and opportunities for local business owners will be tremendous, but this event cannot be successful without volunteers and help from local organizations. The Forest City RAGBRAI Advisory Board is currently collecting information for those who would like to help with the event. Volunteers will be needed to provide an excellent experience for riders and their support teams. Also needed are those interested in hosting riders at their home for this year’s event. If interested in volunteering or hosting, please visit the event info banner on the Forest City website at www.forestcityia.com or the Chamber of Commerce at 641-585-2092. More details for residents and riders will be released on the website as they become available.