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Fairfield, Iowa

Blast Off Golf Tournament

Moped Safety Course

Sip & Share

Come in and enjoy a cup of coffee or juice and explore what the Recovery Center has to offer. 

Get to know others that are here and staff.

Nestling Camp: Session 3

This year, Nestling Camp will have four different time options. Only register for ONE time slot.
Session 1: June 3-4 9:00-11:00am
Session 2: June 3-4 1:00- 3:00pm
Session3: June 5-6 9:00-11:00am
Session 4: June 5-6 1:00-3:00pm
4 & 5 years old (One year of preschool required)
Pre-Registration Required
Registration opens May 1 at 6:00am

Experience nature in a hands-on way this summer as your youngster explores our natural world! Camp features nature exploration, hiking, games, crafts, and other hands-on activities for youth who are 4 and 5 years old. Included in the camp fee of $30 are snack and t-shirt. Please only sign your child up for one time slot. Duplicate registrations will not be refunded. Camp will have a limited number of participants.

Please note:
• You may only sign your child up for one camp to give more participants the opportunity to attend.
• We ask that adults do not attend camp as it allows participants to better explore and try new things.
• Camps are set up for students who will be entering the listed grade during the summer. For Nestling Camp, we ask that participants have had one year of preschool or homeschool equivalent.

Cancellation Policy
All Jefferson County Conservation events have a registration deadline of two weeks prior to the program start date. If you would like to cancel before the two-week window, you will be issued a credit which can be used for future programs. Within two weeks of the program, no credits will be given. To change a registration please call 641-472-4421 or email Austin at Naturalist@JeffersonCountyConservation.com.

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Nestling Camp: Session 4

This year, Nestling Camp will have four different time options. Only register for ONE time slot.
Session 1: June 3-4 9:00-11:00am
Session 2: June 3-4 1:00- 3:00pm
Session3: June 5-6 9:00-11:00am
Session 4: June 5-6 1:00-3:00pm
4 & 5 years old (One year of preschool required)
Pre-Registration Required
Registration opens May 1 at 6:00am

Experience nature in a hands-on way this summer as your youngster explores our natural world! Camp features nature exploration, hiking, games, crafts, and other hands-on activities for youth who are 4 and 5 years old. Included in the camp fee of $30 are snack and t-shirt. Please only sign your child up for one time slot. Duplicate registrations will not be refunded. Camp will have a limited number of participants.

Please note:
• You may only sign your child up for one camp to give more participants the opportunity to attend.
• We ask that adults do not attend camp as it allows participants to better explore and try new things.
• Camps are set up for students who will be entering the listed grade during the summer. For Nestling Camp, we ask that participants have had one year of preschool or homeschool equivalent.

Cancellation Policy
All Jefferson County Conservation events have a registration deadline of two weeks prior to the program start date. If you would like to cancel before the two-week window, you will be issued a credit which can be used for future programs. Within two weeks of the program, no credits will be given. To change a registration please call 641-472-4421 or email Austin at Naturalist@JeffersonCountyConservation.com.

Summer Reading Challenge Kick Off Party

Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge at Fairfield Public Library during our Summer Reading Challenge Kick-off Party! Enjoy games, meet other groups that work with kids in the summer, jump around in the bounce house, get a balloon animal, try out the blender bike brought to us by ISU Extension and Outreach, and enjoy snacks. Summer fun starts at the library!

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!

Fairfield First Fridays' Party in Central Park

Join Fairfield First Fridays, June 6th, for the first outdoor event of the season. Fairfield First Fridays is having a Party in Central Park, with live music, lawn games, vendors, artists, and some community togetherness.

There will be live music by The Roman Cadillacs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., enjoy some Rock n’ Roll from a great, local Fairfield band. Come celebrate the warmer weather, enjoy Central Park and the Fairfield Square.

Collector Cars Unlimited will have a car cruise from 5-8pm on the square that night as well! Come see these beautiful cars!

This year there will be the usual lawn games, Giant Jenga, Outdoor Connect Four, the giant foam building blocks and other activities. Bring your friends for a little friendly competition!

Grab your lawn chairs, your kids, and your friends, and come spend some time celebrating the beginning of the summer season with us!!

There will be many galleries and businesses open on and around the square. A few are listed below:

Americus Gallery-100 W. Burlington Ave. -Americus Gallery will be showing Christopher Kufner's original oil paintings, featuring Italian/French Landscapes, and Figurative works. Also, showing original oil paintings by Kim Kufner, original graphite works of art by Dale Divoky featuring his koi fish designs, Original watercolor and ink paintings by Genevra Bell, Art Glass Vases by David Lotton, Leaping Koi sculptures by Dale Divoky, Kristin Ford’s Jewelry with Meaning, many of which are one of a kind, and Custom dichroic glass jewelry by Pedro Lujano. Also, beautiful New Crystals for your home available for purchase from our recent buying trip! Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Thursday 11 – 5, ArtWalk Friday 11 - 8 (normally Friday is 11 - 5), Saturday 11 – 3.

Behner Funeral Home-203 S. Main St.- Susan Shafer will be displaying Mark Shafer's artwork. Refreshments will be provided. Open from 6-7:30, for Fairfield First Fridays Art Walk.

Carnegie Historical Museum 112 S. Court St. Heritage Farms of Jefferson County. Open 6-8pm. The Carnegie Historical Museum will be highlighting one Heritage Farm per month. Heritage Farms are those which have been in the same family for 150 years of more. Jefferson County has fourteen farms which have received this recognition. The museum has established a special exhibit case so that each family, in rotation, will have the opportunity to share their story and display their special artifacts. Each Heritage Farm will have their display for a one-month time period and the following month’s First Friday will feature the next honored farm family. This Month’s Family is the McCracken family farm exhibit.

Cindy's Art Supply Store and Henderson's Gallery -53 W. Broadway Ave. open from 1 - 5, and again from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Many of the artists in the Square One Arts collective have changed out their art, so there's lots of new pieces to view Always a great place to stop in, grab your supplies and see all of the new pieces! Extra markdown on all writing tools (pens, pencils, markers) just during ArtWalk.

Fairfield Art Association (Inside the Civic Center)- The Fairfield Art Association announces a new exhibit, "Fairfield Iconic" by photographer Guy Harvey. The exhibit of 20 photographs will take place in the Hallway Gallery in the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center, opening on Friday, June 6th, from 6 to 9 PM. The artist will be present to talk about his photography during his opening reception.

This exhibit will be showing through June and July and is sure to bring back some downtown Fairfield memories. The Main Gallery continues the oil and watercolor exhibit by Michael Canas. FAA exhibits can also be viewed during the FA&CC business hours Monday - Friday from 9 AM - 5PM.

Haveda Health and Wholeness- 52 & 54 S. Main St.- "A Dream of Trust and Miracles" by Ruta Matuleviciute at Haveda Health & Wholeness (6–8:30 pm; artist present 7:30–8:30 pm). This exhibition features surreal, mythological, and Fairfield-inspired works by Lithuanian painter Ruta Matuleviciute. A member of the Lithuanian Artists’ Association, Matuleviciute has exhibited at ArtVilnius, London Art Fair, and Stockholm’s Supermarket Art Fair, and was honored with the Dalia and Gintaras Gruodis Award for artistic excellence. Her luminous, dreamlike works merge magical realism with deep cultural and individual symbolism. Discover stories traveling across cultures in Matuleviciute's blue works.

ICON Gallery- 58 N. Main St. Continuing in the main gallery: Sliding Parameters Fiber Art and Fashion by Judy Bales. Continuing the Hudson Gallery: Tantra Art from Udaipur. First Friday hours: 6:30 to 10:00.

Petal-100 N. 2nd St. - Come enjoy a Mardi Gras theme at Petal. There will be a Face painter doing masquerade masks, a cake maker/chef, and other activities! Stop by for a visit!

Wanderer’s Haul- 206 S. Main St.-Open and hosting a prerelease tournament at 6:30pm for the Magic the Gathering Final Fantasy set. Stop in and see their fantastic new location!

Willow & Bright-58 S. Main St. Special Deals: Excited to welcome Robyn, who will be showcasing and selling her beautiful handmade macrame pieces at Willow & Bright Boutique! Open 6pm-8pm.

Saturday Activities!!!

The Gordon Manley Memorial Dodge Truck Reunion. A line up of vintage Dodge Power Wagons will take over the downtown square at 10am Saturday!

Also don’t forget the Farmers Market in Howard Park!

Art Show featuring local artist Mark Shafer

Join us at Behner Funeral Home during First Friday Artwalk from 6-7:30 p.m. on June 6 for an art show honoring the late Mark Shafer. Many of his pieces will be on display and others will be featured digitally. Refreshments will be provided. 

Power Wagon Banquet

Photography Exhibit: 'Fairfield Iconic' by Guy Harvey

The Fairfield Art Association announces a new exhibit, Fairfield Iconic, by photographer Guy Harvey. The exhibit of 20 photographic prints will take place in the Hallway Gallery in the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center, opening on Friday, June 6th, from 6 to 9 PM.

Harvey says, “Fairfield Iconic is a series of photographs taken in the downtown area of Fairfield, Iowa, between the years of 2008 and 2023. Each image communicates a sense of place that once served or still serves community life. The images also have an abstract expression of color, shape, and form that has its interest regardless of the identity of the object. I created the images initially for their abstraction and, in particular, their color, but over time the idea of documenting a sense of place became stronger. I have always been attracted to color photography, inspired by the early masters like Ernst Haas and Saul Leiter, who demonstrated the beauty of vivid color in urban settings.”

The exhibit will be showing through June and July.

Mardi Gras Style Art Walk Party

🎭 Mardi Gras Style Art Walk Party at Petal 🎭
Friday, June 6 | 6–10 PM
📍 Petal – 100 N 2nd St, Fairfield

We’re throwing a Mardi Gras celebration you won’t want to miss during this month’s Fairfield First Fridays Art Walk—and Petal - Flower Boutique is the place to be! 💐✨

🌟 Here’s what’s in store:

🎨 Audrey’s Faces & Henna is back by popular demand! Her artistic talents wowed the crowd during the Petal Carnival, and this Friday she’ll be creating masquerade masks and magical designs from your kids’ wildest imaginations. Don’t miss the chance to experience her amazing work!

🎨 Young Artist Feature – Come meet an up-and-coming local talent who’s bringing bold colors and playful textures to life with her handmade creations. Brighten up your home, support a young entrepreneur, and be inspired by her Mardi Gras-themed art!

🍭 Sugar & Spin returns with their dye-free, delicious cotton candy in fun Mardi Gras flavors—plus their famous light-up cones! These festive treats will be available for purchase and are perfect for strolling the square.

🍰 Exciting last-minute addition!
We’re thrilled to announce that Chef Bobby from Singleton's Café (Eldon) will be at Petal serving his decadent cakes by the slice! 🎂
Try the Holy Ghost – rich chocolate cake layered with chocolate chip cheesecake, dark chocolate cookies, truffles, and a perfectly paired chocolate drizzle. Or indulge in the Molly Ringwald – a dreamy strawberry cake with layers of cheesecake and frosting, topped with blackberry ganache and fresh strawberries. 😍
He’ll also have his summer cake menu available if you’re planning an event and want to wow your guests!

💜💚💛 Come for the art, stay for the cake, and soak up all the Mardi Gras magic at Petal - Flower Boutique this Friday from 6 to 10 PM. Let us know if you’ve tried Chef Bobby’s cakes yet—and which one’s your favorite!

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

Gordon Maney Memorial Dodge Truck Reunion Parade

Classic Dodge lovers, mark your calendars! The Gordon Maney Memorial Dodge Truck Reunion returns to Fairfield, Iowa, June 2 – 8, bringing together an incredible collection of vintage Dodge trucks and passionate owners from across the country. While weekly event registration is limited to participants, the public is invited to enjoy the Dodge Truck Parade on Saturday, June 7, at 10 AM—a rare chance to see these beautifully restored and customized trucks roll through town!

Native Plant Garden Club

Native Plant Garden Club

Event by: Southeast Iowa Sierra Club & Fairfield Public Library

Location: Fairfield Public Library 

Join the Sierra Club and Fairfield Public Library for a Native Plant Garden Club gathering on Saturday, June 7th, from 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM. This engaging community event invites local gardeners, nature lovers, and anyone curious about native plants to come together and share their experiences transforming their yards and landscapes using plants that are naturally found in our region.

Whether you're just beginning your journey or have an established native plant garden, this is a great opportunity to exchange ideas, inspire others, and learn how these plants can support pollinators, wildlife, and the health of our local ecosystem. Let's grow a greener future—one garden at a time!

8 Ball Jack and Jill Tournament

Humanities Iowa: How Iowa Met Baseball

Humanities Iowa Presentation 
How Iowa Met Baseball: The myths, the History, the Players
Presented by John Liepa 

Date & Time: Saturday, June 7th 2025 | 1:00 - 3:00PM
Location: Fairfield Public Library Meeting Room 

Over the past century the setting for the spring passion of many Iowans has been the ballpark. This presentation explores the myths of baseball’s origins, the early history and evolution of the game, baseball’s journey to Iowa and the role of the Civil War in spreading its popularity. Audiences will learn about some of Iowa’s baseball pioneers and view an extensive collection of baseball memorabilia featuring Iowa players.

Co-sponsored by Fairfield Public Library and the Carnegie Historical Museum. This program was made possible with support by Humanities Iowa and the State Historical Society Inc for the Humanities. 

Free and Open to the Public.

Free and Open to the Public.

Dementia Caregivers Support Group

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!

Broasted Chicken - Fairfield Elks Lodge #1192

Short Film: The Land of Nothing by Anime Kouider

Showtime:
Saturday, 6/7 | 7:30 PM

FREE ADMISSION

Local filmmaker Amine Kouider will present a special screening of The Land of Nothing, a new surrealist short film ten years in the making.

The film weaves poetic imagery and dreamlike storytelling to follow a poet’s search for his lost muse through a vibrant, colorful, and mystical landscape where the threads between worlds are thin and the boundaries of reality begin to blur.

The film was created as part of the David Lynch MFA in Filmmaking at Maharishi International University and supported by a grant from the Iowa Arts Council.

The screening will include some of Amine’s other creative work and will be followed by a Q&A session with the filmmaker.

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! 

Mad Hatters Karaoke Night