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        November 1 @ 12:00 am - December 31 @ 11:30 pm
        
        Featured Artist Art Show- Small Works
        
        Nov 1
        
        6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
        
        Trivia Night Benefiting Hospice of Washington County
        
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      - 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
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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.
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.
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  - - Economic Development
City Government
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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
        
        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…
        The lowdown on Downtown Washington (6/11/2024) - What’s New Triple M Nutrition has moved! Stop in to see Maddie at her new location within Purposefully You Boutique & Home (107 W 2nd St). She’s still whipping up delicious…
- WEDG

MENUMENU

Welcome to Washington
Experience Our Town
- Community Calendar
  - - - Nov 1
        
        All day
        
        Paws and More Volunteering
        
        Nov 2
        
        November 1 @ 12:00 am - December 31 @ 11:30 pm
        
        Featured Artist Art Show- Small Works
        
        Nov 1
        
        6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
        
        Trivia Night Benefiting Hospice of Washington County
        
        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
        
        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…
        The lowdown on Downtown Washington (6/11/2024) - What’s New Triple M Nutrition has moved! Stop in to see Maddie at her new location within Purposefully You Boutique & Home (107 W 2nd St). She’s still whipping up delicious…
- WEDG

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Businesses celebrating an anniversary, new ownership, added services, or anything your business may want to celebrate, let us know! We would love to set up an Alive After 5 and/or a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Interested in learning more? Contact us today!

Need an electric charging station while visiting our community? Visit this link to learn where we can power you up.

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September 2021

Fri 24

September 24, 2021 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Marshall Tucker Band With Pure Prairie League

RESCHEDULED – Friday September 24, 2021 (original date was 4/25/20 and then 1/23/21)The Marshall Tucker Band with Pure Prairie League show originally scheduled for Saturday, April 25th and then moved…

Sat 25

September 25, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

22nd Annual Hospice of Washington County 5K Walk/Run

Sunset Park 911 West Main St., Washington, IA, United States

22nd Annual Hospice of Washington County 5k Walk/Run

$30.00

Sat 25

September 25, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Latino Festival

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

Join us as we celebrate the Latino culture with music, dancing, food, and more!!Food: 11am-8pm Booths: 11am-4pm Entertainment: 12-8pm

Sat 25

September 25, 2021 @ 8:30 pm - 11:45 pm

Live Music by The Tailfins

The Tailfins are a high energy oldies show band from the Quad Cities Area. Classic hits from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s, all the fun songs you remember, performed…

Mon 27

September 27, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Teen Book Tasting

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

Are you a book lover who wants to try something new? Join us for a book tasting Monday, Sept. 27th @ 4:00. Sample a variety of genres and authors all…

Wed 29

September 29, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Live Performance by Whiskey Friends

Thu 30

September 30, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Earth’s Bounty: Tom Milligan 1-act play of Henry A. Wallace

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

Earth’s Bounty: Tom Milligan 1-act play of Henry A. WallaceThursday, September 30 @ 6 p.m.

October 2021

Fri 1

October 1, 2021 @ 8:00 am - October 31, 2021 @ 11:45 pm

ALL MONTH: Lunch & Dinner Deals @ Café Dodici

Cafe Dodici 122 S Iowa Ave., Washington, IA, United States

~ changes weekly, check Facebook or our website! ~ Lunch Value Meal: sandwichor pasta with a side and mini dessert for $10.12! Dinner Blue Plate: soup/salad, special entrée, and dessert…

Fri 1

October 1, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Washington Public Library’s Sticks & Strings

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

Bring your knitting, crochet and other projects and enjoy a relaxing noon hour with your fiber arts friends. MASKS ARE REQUIRED in the WPL building per Washington Public Library Board…

Fri 1

October 1, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - October 3, 2021 @ 1:00 pm

Iowa Wesleyan University Homecoming

Join us for the weekend! Kickoff BBQ, Alumni Basketball Game and Reception; Parade; Football Game; Alumni Awards and Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet and more! Visit iw.edu/homecoming for the complete schedule.For…

Fri 1

October 1, 2021 @ 8:30 pm - 11:45 pm

Live Performance by Colt 45

Live Performance by Colt 45.

Sat 2

October 2, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 7:30 pm

Moovin’ For A Cure: Washington County Relay For Life!

Join us for fun, food, entertainment and more!

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World’s Oldest Continually Operating Cinema Theatre

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Summer Youth Programs

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.

September 2021

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