Welcome to

Fairfield, Iowa

IGNYTE Academy

Looking for a meaningful and creative summer experience for your child?

IGNYTE Academy invites you to be part of something truly special — a joyful, empowering space where imagination, art, and community come together to inspire the next generation of changemakers.

From June 9 to August 29, children will explore:

🎶 Music-making & songwriting

🎨 Visual arts & creative expression

📖 Story crafting & improvisation

🌱 Service learning & unity-building

Rooted in values of empathy, self-expression, and inner peace, IGNYTE is more than just a program — it’s a grassroots movement to grow resilient, compassionate communities.

🗓️ Dates: June 9 – August 29, 2025 (Mon–Fri)

🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

💲 Cost: $108/week or $33/day

📍 All are welcome — come for a day or stay for the summer!

Each week brings in local artists, creative leaders, and community members to share their talents and expand what’s possible. IGNYTE is a safe, inclusive, and vibrant space for kids of all backgrounds to thrive.

🔗 Sign up or learn more here

With heart, creativity, and connection at the center — this is a summer your child will never forget.

Back to School Beauty Event

Mark your calendars for August 29th, from 11 AM to 5 PM, for an event filled with creativity and beauty enhancements!

Dive into the world of personalized style with a ferment jewelry and charm bar, where you can design unique pieces that reflect your individuality. 

Additionally, enhance your natural beauty with lip flips, lip filler, and Dysport treatments available on-site. 

Whether you're looking to express your style or refresh your look, this event offers a perfect blend of fashion and aesthetics. Don't miss out on this opportunity to treat yourself and explore new possibilities! 

Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. Players at FPL play an American variation of the game every week at the library. Stop by and see how the game is played and join the group if you want to learn the game. Teaching instruction for new players will take place the first Friday of each month. The library also offers introductory books for check-out.

If you need special assistance to join this program due to a disability, please contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-451-6551 Ext. 1 or circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us.

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!

Magic: The Gathering CPDH League

Wander in and get your Weekly CPDH Fix! Pods of 4 registered decks only. Ask at the counter about Joining the CPDH League and getting a chance for a piece of the $1000.00 Prize Pool!

CPDH (Competitive Pauper EDH) is a Magic: The Gathering format that combines the budget-friendly nature of Pauper with the multiplayer dynamics of Commander. In CPDH, players build 100-card singleton decks led by an uncommon creature as the commander, but all other cards must be commons. The format emphasizes efficiency, synergy, and strategic play within tight deck-building restrictions, making it a popular choice for players who enjoy competitive gameplay without high financial cost.

Road to Symmetry : Indara x NYX

We’re back at Noble House for another Road to Symmetry—with NYX opening and Indara headlining one of her final sets before Symmetry. 

We’ll also be raffling off a 2-day GA pass to Symmetry, so don’t miss your chance!

 Noble House, Fairfield, IA
 Friday, August 29
 9–11 PM
 Free Entry

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

Heritage Day at the Fairfield Farmers Market

🎉 Join us for Heritage Day at the Fairfield Farmers Market!
📅 Friday, August 30th | 9 AM – 2 PM
📍 5613 N Lee Hwy, Fairfield

Enjoy live music, antique tractors, artisan vendors, bounce houses, Fairfield history displays, and delicious food like BBQ chicken, kettle corn, smoothies, and more! 🍿🍦

Don’t miss the Old Timers Story Hour at Fairfield Tire (10 AM–12 PM). A great day for families, new neighbors, and the whole community!

👉 Follow Fairfield Farmers Market on Facebook for updates!

The Hideaway Legend Charity Pool Tournament

🎱 Annual Hideaway Legend Charity Pool Tournament 🎱
It’s that time of year again! Join us as we honor the memories of Jerry Story, Mark Heston, Mark “Brownie” Brown, and this year, the beloved Arlene Davison.

📅 Date:
🕚 Sign-up: 11 AM
🕛 Start: 12 Noon

👫 Jack & Jill Blind Draw | 💵 $20 per couple
🏁 Race to 2 | 🎯 Scratch = Ball in Hand

🎁 100% of proceeds benefit the Iowa Children’s Protection Center (Hiawatha)
🍽️ Potluck (free-will donation) | 🍹 Food, Drinks, Prizes & Raffles!

Come shoot for a cause!

Community Day

🌿 Golden Magnolia Sanctuary – Community Day 🌿
📅 August 30 | 11AM – 8PM
📍 200 S Main St
💛 Pay-As-You-May

We’ve got a full day of connection, music, and mindful practices waiting for you! This month, we’re giving each event a little extra time so nothing feels rushed.

✨ Lineup:
11:00–12:15 | Sound Bath
12:30–1:45 | Ecstatic Dance
2:00–3:15 | Heart Meditation
3:30–4:45 | Laughter Yoga
5:00–6:00 | Song Circle
6:00–8:00 | Dinner & Live Music

🌸 All events are donation-based and will be held in the upstairs sanctuary space. Please enter through the big purple doors out front.
🍽️ Dinner will be served downstairs through the entrance on Washington.

Bring your friends, family, partner, and most importantly: yourself. ⭐️

Classical mat Pilates Flow Class: Level 2-4

 CLASSICAL MAT PILATES FLOW: LEVEL 2-4 IS BACK! 

Starting this Saturday and running weekly from 10:00–10:55 AM!

Great news for all you dedicated Pilates lovers who thrive on a Saturday morning challenge (yes, we mean core challenge ).

This time, we're running it in 6-week blocks, with possible 1-week breaks in between. We ask that you sign up for the full 6 sessions—or as many as you can—in advance.

Who can join?
 Vitalbody Pilates Students at Improvers (level 2) or above.
 Newcomers to the studio or class are welcome!
 You need at least 6 weeks of in-person Pilates Mat experience (not online).
 No acute injuries or active pain, please.

We provide modifications and level-based options, but this class is all about continuous movement—flowing from one Classical Pilates exercise to the next, no stopping, just breath, precision, and that deep muscle activation.

 Ready to get back on the wagon? Starts this Saturday at 10 AM!
Limited to 12 SPOTS, so please book ahead or join the waitlist here:

 https://www.vitalbodypilates.com/book-a-class

Fairfield Pottery Open Studio

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!

Tarkir Dragonstorm Draft

🐉 Tarkir Dragonstorm Draft 🃏
Join us for a Tarkir Dragonstorm Draft! Choose your favorite Tarkir Clan, unleash dragons, and explore this set’s unique mechanics.

📅 When: Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Where: Wanderer's Haul, 206 S Main St, Fairfield, IA 52556
🎁 Prizes: Packs and promos awarded

Draft, play, and let the dragons lead you to victory!

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!