Schleswig, Iowa Coordinates: 42°9′49″N 95°26′6″W Schleswig sits along highway 59, in Crawford County Iowa. A German Village/town where the residents and towns people still honor tradition of their ancestors, with the Annual Calf Show Days. Annual Calf Show Days, first started in 1948 by J.A. Rohwer . Starting the 2nd Day of festivities with a parade through town at about 10:30 AM Saturday morning. Denison - Schleswig High School Band. Vintage Cars Schleswig German Band Continuing of course with the Carnival held up town in front of the German Village Shops. Ride a Magical Snake. Choose your pony. Food lots of Food! Enjoying a couple of days A huge selection of rides and Entertainment. with family, friends and great food is one the ways this small community relaxes for a weekend.