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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program Celebrates Fall 2024 Graduation of 31 Entrepreneurs in Iowa(2/10/2025)-The celebration recognized the achievements of these Iowa entrepreneurs, who live and work in communities across the state, and highlighted the critical role that small businesses play in driving economic growth and creating jobs in the local community. During the 12-week 10,000 Small Businesses program, small business owners work one-on-one with a dedicated Business Advisor…
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 and finance. The day’s events were hosted by MaryAnn White and Jessica Yoder, offering attendees an in-depth look at the economic drivers of Washington County.…
Reflecting on 2024 & Looking Ahead to 2025(1/24/2025)-Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Growth and Achievement Happy New Year! 2024 was a year full of growth and celebration across Downtown Washington, and we cannot express how grateful we are for our amazing community! We couldn’t have done it without YOU! 2024 Rundown for MSW: 700+ Volunteer Hours (Worth $21,000+)! 19 MSW Events…
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 logos for our organization, events and the downtown as a destination! There are only FIVE Lights of Love Memorial Trees left! Get yours today by…
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.
Area community events can be submitted to our online calendar as a free service the Chamber and Welcome Center offers for the community. IMPORTANT! Not only will your events be found online, but if you submit your event by the 15th of the month prior, your event will be featured in our printed monthly calendar, which is distributed around Washington County AND is printed in the Southeast Iowa Union newspaper on the last Thursday of each month.
Download step-by-step instructions to help submit your events online.
Want more exposure? The Chamber offers advertising opportunities in our newsletter to highlight events in our weekly newsletter that reaches approximately 4,000 area community members. This advertising opportunity is available for $100/occurrence (which includes ad creations, links, & images/videos) Chamber Members receive a 50% discount on all paid advertising. Please contact the Chamber at [email protected] with your information.
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!
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Last Call Party Band is a fun and entertaining party band who play a variety of classic rock and country dance hits. Dancing and singing along all night long is highly encouraged!
Todd Striley & the Noize is an Eastern Iowa band that has built their following by playing Funky R&B and Rocking Soul to eager audiences everywhere since 2006.. The setlist is sure to include some of your favorites from the motown hits of yesterday to current chart-toppers.
As their name suggests, this band pushes all limits to take every event to its highest potential with their high-energy and non-stop show with choreographed moves – GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOUR PARTY GOING!
“Ain’t Nobody”… that can…”Rock Steady” like the R&B funk band V Funk! Valerie B. & the Boyz, aka “V” Funk, is a Milwaukee based R&B funk cover band led by bandleaders and managers Valerie Benton and Vincent Chambers. V Funk is a high powered, high energy funk band that has hit the music scene entertaining…
But here are some words anyway: Fun DMC is the perfect band for any event where you’re wanting to constantly surprise your audience with something different and entertaining. Featuring the greatest pop, rock, and dance songs from every decade, we are no strangers to weddings, corporate events, private parties, bar mitzvahs, festivals, or clubs of…
David Paige is one of the hardest working independent artists in the business. Backed by a tight and tuneful band, David’s passionate performances and sincere songwriting create a genuine connection with his audience. Hailed as a truly gifted entertainer, the Chicago-based singer delivers a seamless blend of Pop and Rock with a ’90s twist. He…
Robin Banks performs Classic Rock spanning the decades. Formed by 2 former members of SaLOONatics, Kim Bean and Lloyd Paulsen, along with Karl Hudson and Gordy Kaltenbach, this band of Rock and Roll brothers has performed all over Eastern Iowa, from Hiawatha to North Liberty, from the Amana colonies to the Quad Cities. Come on…