Wild Rose:

THE IRISH-THEMED CASINO DOWN ON THE FARM The modern Wild Rose Casino Resort, next to a 12-acre lake, is surrounded by quiet, lovely Iowa farmland. A 68-site RV Park has many lakefront spots. Rates are reasonable at $15 per night. Although it is some distance from the nearest interstate, it's a great place for a quiet, restful hiatus.


The resort is located directly on US-18 on the east edge of Emmetsburg in north-central Iowa. The casino has over 500 new slots, a few video poker machines and 16 pit/table games. The buffet, open for three meals daily, always has some of the menu items fresh from the farm. There is a cafe and an authentic Irish pub in the casino building. The Wild Rose recently celebrated its first year of operation. This year live entertainment is featured monthly. The Oak Ridge Boys performed at an outdoor venue last Saturday evening. On August 18th at noon, A Beach Party will feature Papa Doo Run Run. Ricky Scaggs will appear on September 8th and TG Sheppard is scheduled for November 24th.