Welcome to

Fairfield, Iowa

Fairfield Farmers Market - Outdoors

Weekly market with locally grown produce and hand made items.
Outdoor Market:
May-Oct. Sat. 8am-1pm at Howard Park
Wed. 3pm-6pm on the Square

Our Market at a Glance

First organized in 1975, we have become SE Iowa’s most well known farmer’s market. Customers are always pleased, and vendors can’t wait to bring their goods to such a vibrant community of buyers.

The market is intended to provide an opportunity for individuals to sell approved items, which are produced or manufactured by them in their garden, farm or home. Vendors may sell only those products that are approved items and that are grown or made by them.

We are organized as a 501c3 non-profit and manged by a Market Advisory Board. We have expanded to accept vendors from all surounded counties, plus three more counties.

Friendly  Local Merchants

All of our vendors are friendly and helpful.

Feel free to talk with them when you visit our market.

Join us in this happy event every week.

Become a Merchant

Trojan Athletic Booster Club Golf Outing

Playground Party

Playground Party at Maasdam Barns
Join us at the vintage William Louden playground equipment for a fun-filled Playground Party! Learn about William Louden’s legacy while kids enjoy a chance to play on these historic structures. This event is free and open to the public.

Prairie Remnants Eco Book Club

Prairie Remnants Eco Book Club

Date & Time: The second Saturday of the month | 10:15 - 11:30am 
Location: FPL Conference Room & Hybrid with Zoom
Audience: Adults 

Join library director Alecs Schmidt-Mickunas for a book club on the themes of ecology, sustainability, and creative solutions to mitigating the climate crisis. Books will be provided to participants through Interlibrary loan three week before the date of the meeting and will be available at the Front Desk. Participants may help select future readings. Refreshments will be provided. 

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4439230949?pwd=4lbFZecBa43iy0i2Tr2I4ZKccmkAxX.1&omn=88089905940
Pass Code: 104

Reading for April 12: “Not the End of the World” by Hannah Ritchie 
Reading for May 10: "The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth" by Zoe Schlanger

If you need accommodations to participate due to a disability, please contact the FPL Front DEsk at 641-472-6551, Ext. 1. 

Fairfield Pottery Open Studio

Beginner's origami; Registration Required

Date & Time: The 2nd Saturday of the Month | 1:00-2:30pm. 
Location: FPL Meeting Room
Audience: Adults & Youth Age 12 and Up 

Origami, the art of paper folding, originated in Japan in the 7th century, and today is firmly established as an international art form. Join local enthusiast and origami guide Vedder Wright for an intro to origami class. All are welcome, from the humblest of beginners to longtime origami practitioners. All materials will be provided for free to participants. Due to limited space, RSVP is required for this event. This class is intended for students age 12 and up.  

If you need assistance due to a disability in order to join this event, please contact the front desk at 641-472-6551, Ext. 1. 

REGISTER HERE

Dog Training Class: Puppy Kindergarten

🐾 Puppy Kindergarten at Indian Hills! 🐾
Is your pup ready for school? Enroll them in Puppy Kindergarten—a 5-week course for puppies 5 months and younger. Classes run Saturdays, July 19–August 16, 1–1:45pm, at Ottumwa's North Campus. $100 per pup.

Learn confidence-building skills, positive training techniques, and solutions for common puppy challenges.

📞 Contact: Cathy Stahl, 641-683-5281 or cathy.stahl@indianhills.edu
Register here!

The Poet's Forge

This free monthly workshop is meant for those who are serious about expanding their skills for composing poetry. Participants should bring work they have written and are prepared to discuss with the group. Anyone interested in developing the poetic quality of their writing is welcome!

Fairfield Pottery Open Studio

Stone Soup Community Kitchen Open

Rural resilience hub with a pay-what-you-may, plant-based community kitchen open Thurs-Sat 5:30-8pm

Volunteer Shifts

• Wednesdays: 1-3:30PM
• Thursdays: 5-9PM
• Fridays: 5-9PM
• Saturdays: 5-9PM

Anyone over 14 is welcome to volunteer on their own, 10-13 year olds will need a parent present

What to Expect as a Volunteer

• Flexible Roles: Whether you prefer cooking, serving, or cleaning, we have a spot for you
• Inclusive Environment: All ability levels are welcome – no prior experience necessary.
• Community Impact: Help provide nutritious meals to those in need while reducing food waste.
• Learning Opportunity: Gain kitchen skills and connect with diverse community members.

Why Volunteer With Us?

By joining our kitchen, you're not just preparing meals – you're strengthening our community, one plate at a time. Here's how your contribution makes a difference:

• You'll help create delicious, plant-based meals for all, regardless of their ability to pay.
• Your efforts support our mission to reduce food waste by working with local food systems.
• You'll be part of a welcoming space where community members from all walks of life come together.

We need your help! Our kitchen runs best with 6 volunteers per shift, but often we're operating with just our kitchen director and a few helpers. Whether you can volunteer once a month or make it a weekly habit, your time is invaluable to us. Regular volunteers are especially appreciated as they help us maintain consistent operations.

Ready to make a difference? Sign up HERE and become part of our Stone Soup story!

Can't volunteer?  You can still support the cause with your donation.  Donate HERE.  Donations are tax deductible!

Edge of Eternities Draft

✨ Edge of Eternities Draft Night! ✨
Step beyond the veil and test your skills in the Edge of Eternities Draft! Assemble your deck from the latest set brimming with Daring legends, powerful spells, and thrilling new mechanics. Whether you’re a seasoned planeswalker or a curious newcomer, this is your chance to forge your destiny one pick at a time. Register ahead with Companion code GXYJ7D6

📍 Where: Wanderer's Haul 206 S. Main St. Fairfield
💰 Entry Fee: [22.00]
🏆 Prizes: Boosters, promos, and eternal bragging rights!

Live on the Square- Brian Johannesen & Steve McClain

🎶 LIVE ON THE SQUARE – Free Summer Concert Series 🎶

Get ready for another incredible season of Live on the Square, our FREE summer concert series happening in beautiful Downtown Fairfield! Bring your lawn chairs, gather your friends, and enjoy live music under the open sky. Concerts kick off at 7 PM on the Fairfield square.

Summer Lineup:

🎸 June 28 – David Zollo
🎸 July 19 – Jordan Messerole
🎸 August 9 – Brian Johannesen with special guest Steve McClain
🎸 August 23 – The Hi Council
🎸 September 12 – Drive-Ins (50’s & 60’s Rock and Roll Duo)
🎸 September 13 – The Beaker Brothers Band

Come enjoy great music, great company, and small-town summer fun!

Brought to you by Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Libertyville Savings Bank, Classic 96, Community 1st Credit Union, and the City of Fairfield.

West Coast Swing Dance Party

AUGUST DANCE IS AUG. 9, not AUG. 2nd!

You're invited! Music will include a get-up-and-boogie West Coast Swing-friendly playlist with a mix of pop, blues, R&B, with some bachata, rumba, night club 2-step, etc. tunes for even more variety. Even if you don't know West Coast Swing, please come and enjoy! The music is super-danceable and you are welcome to boogie, bop, wriggle and rock to your heart's content. No lessons -- just dancing!
$5 contribution please to cover room rental -- please contribute even if you come late.
Hope to see you at my dance party!

Questions? email me at wcsdancefairfield@gmail.com (don't message via facebook, please, I won't see it!)

Karaoke Night

Join us at our weekly karaoke night! Whether you're a seasoned performer or just want to have some fun with friends, everyone is welcome to take the mic. Grab a drink, sing your heart out, and enjoy a night of music and good vibes! 

Fairfield Pottery Open Studio

Write On Writers

Bring a pen and paper and share what you’ve written in a friendly, open discussion.  No experience is necessary.  All skill levels and writing genres are welcome and there is no charge for the program. 

To register, call the library’s front desk at 641-472-6551 ext. 1.

Peer-led Mental Health Support Group

Join us in creating a radical space, of listening and dialogue about our different ways of being toward achieving healing, justice, and collective liberation. Let’s explore each others perspective, problem solved together in a safe space, and build lasting social relationships to better our lives and the world.

Group Reiki & Emotional Liberation Sessions

Wellspring of Wellbeing: Group Reiki & Emotional Liberation Sessions
Join us for a 7-week chakra-based journey of healing and energy work every Sunday from 3–4:30 PM, now through August 10. Each week focuses on a different chakra, combining group Reiki with emotional liberation practices.

Sessions are donation-based and facilitated by Cheyanne Holliday at the Golden Magnolia Sanctuary (200 S Main St).
Please bring a yoga mat or something comfortable to lay on.

Women's Weekly Bike Ride

Weekly Women’s Rides Are Back!

Details:
📍 Meeting Spot: Central Park (Fairfield Square)
🕟 Start Time: 4:30 PM
🚴‍♀️ Pace: Relaxed, around 8 mph
📏 Distance: 8–10 miles on the Fairfield Loop Trail

These rides are open to all women who’d like to ride together in a supportive, relaxed group setting. The trail is crushed limestone, so please bring a bike you're comfortable riding on that surface.

Weekly routes will be posted in advance so you’ll know where we’re headed. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, I’ll be sure to cancel ahead of time.

Hope to see you out there!