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        December 23 @ 8:00 am - December 24 @ 5:00 pm
        
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        Grief Support Group (Free)
        
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        Check out all of the summer youth programs in the Washington County area!
    - - Need an electric charging station while visiting our community? Visit this link to learn where we can power you up.
- Summer Youth Programs
  - The Chamber has teamed up with the ISU Extension Office to whip up a feast of resources for families to discover all the cool summer shenanigans in town.
    
    Check them out!
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        Whether you’re on the lookout for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or drinks, in Washington, you can find flavorful fare from morning ’til night.
        
        While you’re here, grab your morning coffee, sit down for a food experience, or indulge in a sweet treat!
        
        Washington welcomes visitors to taste what our city has to offer!
- Stores to Shop
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    Find unique gift, home and wardrobe items throughout Washington, Iowa! Quaint shops offer up candles, sewing supplies, repurposed vintage items, home goods, books and gifts.
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    If you’re traveling to Washington for the day, why not spend the night here, too? Hospitality includes motels, unique suites, camping and lodging for groups.
- Welcome To The Great Outdoors
  - - - Experience True Natural Beauty
        
        Explore the outdoors in Washington, Iowa! Bikers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts are welcome here, where we are surrounded by the beauty of nature at every turn.
- Art, Music + Theatre
  - Immerse Yourself in the Arts
    
    Performances, movies, visual arts and hands-on creativity take center stage in Washington! Come for the World’s Oldest Continually Operating Movie Theater and stay for the incredible performing arts spaces, art galleries and places to create!
- History + Museums
  - Where History Happens
    
    Steeped in history, Washington offers museums, historic buildings and homes and barn quilts for those who like to reminisce about the old days.
    
    Barn Quilt County Capital
- Barn Quilt County Capital
  - - - Mini Barn Quilt T-Shirt Fundraiser
        
        Purchase a shirt to help us restore our beautiful historic Barn Quilts! All proceeds go to the repairs of the barn quilts.
        
        Sizes S-XL available. $20 (tax included)
        
        To purchase, please click on the T-Shirt Photo
- Washington State Theatre
  - - - World’s Oldest Continually Operating Cinema Theatre
        
        Continually running since 1897! Be sure to check out this historical site while enjoying a relaxing movie and devouring that delicious popcorn.
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Businesses + Resources
- - - Start your Business!
      
      Businesses are choosing Washington for our business-friendly environment, low cost of living, and growing economy.
      
      Creating a robust economic development strategy often takes a concerted effort of multiple partners coming together around a common goal.
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  - - Economic Development
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  - - - Chamber of Commerce
        
        Leadership Washington Hosts Economic Development & Finance Day (10/15/2024) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2024 Washington, Iowa – On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Leadership Washington participants engaged in a full day of learning and networking focused on economic development…
        Washington Golf and Country Club Celebrates 100 Years! (9/16/2024) - Washington, IA- Saturday, September 14, 2024 the Washington Chamber Ambassadors had the pleasure of celebrating a 100-Year Anniversary of our local Washington Golf and Country Club! Prior to the…
- Main Street Washington
  - - - Main Street Washington
        
        Wonderland in Washington + Exciting News! (11/8/2024) - New & Exciting! Main Street Washington received a Branding Grant from MSI earlier this year and we’ve just completed the process! You’ll be seeing all kinds of new and beautiful…
        July in Downtown Washington (7/12/2024) - What’s New Main Street Washington NEW OFFICE at Greiner Plaza! Just last week, we moved into our new home at Greiner Plaza, 120 E Main St, Suite 6A. We are thrilled to…
- WEDG

MENUMENU

Welcome to Washington
Experience Our Town
- Community Calendar
  - - - Dec 23
        
        November 1 @ 12:00 am - December 31 @ 11:30 pm
        
        Featured Artist Art Show- Small Works
        
        Dec 23
        
        December 23 @ 8:00 am - December 24 @ 5:00 pm
        
        Laundro-Mutt Christmas Bath Specials
        
        Dec 23
        
        2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
        
        Grief Support Group (Free)
        
        View Calendar
      - Summer Youth Programs
        
        Check out all of the summer youth programs in the Washington County area!
    - - Need an electric charging station while visiting our community? Visit this link to learn where we can power you up.
- Summer Youth Programs
  - The Chamber has teamed up with the ISU Extension Office to whip up a feast of resources for families to discover all the cool summer shenanigans in town.
    
    Check them out!
- Special Events + Festivals
- Itineraries for Exploring
- Places to Eat + Drink
  - - - A Taste of Washington
        
        Whether you’re on the lookout for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or drinks, in Washington, you can find flavorful fare from morning ’til night.
        
        While you’re here, grab your morning coffee, sit down for a food experience, or indulge in a sweet treat!
        
        Washington welcomes visitors to taste what our city has to offer!
- Stores to Shop
  - Retail Therapy in Washington
    
    Find unique gift, home and wardrobe items throughout Washington, Iowa! Quaint shops offer up candles, sewing supplies, repurposed vintage items, home goods, books and gifts.
- Places to Stay
  - Stay in Washington, IA
    
    If you’re traveling to Washington for the day, why not spend the night here, too? Hospitality includes motels, unique suites, camping and lodging for groups.
- Welcome To The Great Outdoors
  - - - Experience True Natural Beauty
        
        Explore the outdoors in Washington, Iowa! Bikers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts are welcome here, where we are surrounded by the beauty of nature at every turn.
- Art, Music + Theatre
  - Immerse Yourself in the Arts
    
    Performances, movies, visual arts and hands-on creativity take center stage in Washington! Come for the World’s Oldest Continually Operating Movie Theater and stay for the incredible performing arts spaces, art galleries and places to create!
- History + Museums
  - Where History Happens
    
    Steeped in history, Washington offers museums, historic buildings and homes and barn quilts for those who like to reminisce about the old days.
    
    Barn Quilt County Capital
- Barn Quilt County Capital
  - - - Mini Barn Quilt T-Shirt Fundraiser
        
        Purchase a shirt to help us restore our beautiful historic Barn Quilts! All proceeds go to the repairs of the barn quilts.
        
        Sizes S-XL available. $20 (tax included)
        
        To purchase, please click on the T-Shirt Photo
- Washington State Theatre
  - - - World’s Oldest Continually Operating Cinema Theatre
        
        Continually running since 1897! Be sure to check out this historical site while enjoying a relaxing movie and devouring that delicious popcorn.
News + Stories
Businesses + Resources
- - - Start your Business!
      
      Businesses are choosing Washington for our business-friendly environment, low cost of living, and growing economy.
      
      Creating a robust economic development strategy often takes a concerted effort of multiple partners coming together around a common goal.
  - - Resources
    - Building Grants
  - - Economic Development
City Government
Economic Partners
- Chamber of Commerce
  - - - Chamber of Commerce
        
        Leadership Washington Hosts Economic Development & Finance Day (10/15/2024) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2024 Washington, Iowa – On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Leadership Washington participants engaged in a full day of learning and networking focused on economic development…
        Washington Golf and Country Club Celebrates 100 Years! (9/16/2024) - Washington, IA- Saturday, September 14, 2024 the Washington Chamber Ambassadors had the pleasure of celebrating a 100-Year Anniversary of our local Washington Golf and Country Club! Prior to the…
- Main Street Washington
  - - - Main Street Washington
        
        Wonderland in Washington + Exciting News! (11/8/2024) - New & Exciting! Main Street Washington received a Branding Grant from MSI earlier this year and we’ve just completed the process! You’ll be seeing all kinds of new and beautiful…
        July in Downtown Washington (7/12/2024) - What’s New Main Street Washington NEW OFFICE at Greiner Plaza! Just last week, we moved into our new home at Greiner Plaza, 120 E Main St, Suite 6A. We are thrilled to…
- WEDG

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May 2023

Fri 5

May 3, 2023 @ 8:00 am - June 17, 2023 @ 6:00 pm

Art Gallery by Mary Muller

Art Domestique 118 South Iowa Ave, Washington, IA, United States

Fri 5

May 5, 2023 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 pm

Sticks & Strings

Washington Public Library 115 West Washington St., Washington, IA, United States

Sat 6

May 6, 2023

Washington City Wide Garage Sale

City Wide | Washington, Iowa Washington, IA, United States

Spring City Wide Garage Sales hosted by the SE Iowa Union.

Sat 6

May 6, 2023 @ 9:00 am

Crooked Creek Wild Mud Run

We are excited to use the natural landscape of camp and host our annual challenge-course run! Participants will experience the “wilds” of Crooked Creek as they climb through mud, cross…

$35.00

Sat 6

May 6, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Craft Fair: Spring Edition

Central Park 107 West Washington St,, Washington, IA, United States

There will be tons of craft vendors with one of a kind items to shop for. We will have delicious food vendors of all kinds.Our 3rd Craft Fair: Spring Edition…

Sat 6

May 6, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Washington Writers’ Workshop

Washington Public Library 115 West Washington St., Washington, IA, United States

Sat 6

May 6, 2023 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

2023 May Commencement Ceremony

Mark your calendar for this year’s Graduation Ceremony! We will be honoring the Class of 2023 undergraduate and graduate students in the Ruble Arena on Iowa Wesleyan’s campus.

Free

Sun 7

May 7, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wesleyan, We Love Thee: A Celebration of Music, Students, Alumni, and Friends

Iowa Wesleyan University, Chapel 601 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant, IA, United States

Join Iowa Wesleyan University students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends in the IW Chapel for a final musical performance. All are welcome, event is free to the public.IW Alumni &…

Free

Fri 12

May 12, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Pink Señorita Happy Hour Ole!

Wooden Wheel Vineyards, LLC 1179 Highway 92, Keota, IA, United States

We are going to celebrate Cinco de Drinko…Mayo at the winery a week later with drink specials (50% off wine by the glass & beer!), a crafted “Pink Señorita” Cocktail,…

Sat 13

May 13, 2023 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Party with Paws & More

Saturday, May 13th, Kalona Brewing Company is hosting a dog-friendly patio party fundraiser for PAWS & More Animal Shelter in Washington. This carnival-themed event will feature ticketed games, auction items,…

Sat 13

May 13, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Corn Country Cruisers

Corn Country Cruisers

PLEASE JOIN US FOR 2023 CRUISE NIGHTS ON THE SQUAREIN WASHINGTON, IOWA *** MAY *** JUNE *** JULY *** AUG *** 2ND SATURDAY EACH MONTH 4:00 – ?? ALL CARS,…

Tue 16

May 16, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Iowa Gardens of the Past, Lost & Historic Gardens of Iowa: 1850-1980 with Beth Cody

Washington Public Library 115 West Washington St., Washington, IA, United States

“Beth Cody, born and raised in Ames, Iowa, has lived in the Iowa City area for more than twenty-five years, and has been an avid amateur gardener on her five-acre…

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A Taste of Washington

Retail Therapy in Washington

Stay in Washington, IA

Experience True Natural Beauty

Immerse Yourself in the Arts

Where History Happens

Mini Barn Quilt T-Shirt Fundraiser

World’s Oldest Continually Operating Cinema Theatre

Start your Business!

Community Calendar

Our calendar of events shows you what’s happening in Washington, Iowa, and surrounding communities!

Be sure to check back often, because new events are being added all the time.

May 2023