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!
Leadership Washington Explores Local Ag Community(3/26/2025)-Washington, Iowa – The Washington Chamber of Commerce Leadership Washington program hosted Agriculture Day on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, providing local business professionals with an immersive, full-day experience into Washington County’s diverse agricultural industry. The event began at Dallmeyer Hall at the Washington County Extension Office, with attendees traveling by bus to various farms and…
Annual Dinner Recap and Chamber of Commerce Citizen & Business of the Year(3/10/2025)-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Greater Washington Business Partnership Annual Dinner was held February 27, at the RiversideCasino and Golf Resort. The partnership includes the Washington Economic Development Group (WEDG), Main Street Washington and the Washington Chamber of Commerce. Almost 300 attendees gathered to enjoy a social hour, dinner and a program highlighting the organizational accomplishments…
Heart of Main Street Awards(3/13/2025)-The Heart of Main Street winners were announced during the Annual Dinner & Awards on Monday, March 10th. We are proud to share the the Heart of Main Street Individual Awards went to TWO very deserving volunteers: Wilson Leppert & Jena Steele while the Heart of Main Street Business Award went to LUX Suites! Jena…
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…
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.
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123 East Second St.
123 East Second St., Washington, IA, United States
The Washington County Hospital and Clinics has invited you along with the Chamber Ambassadors to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Business Office North "the Hub" Grand Opening located at 123 East Second St. on Thursday, August 17th starting at 3:30 pm. Washington County Hospital and Clinics is excited to announce that we will…
Federation Bank
300 S Iowa Ave, Washington, United States
The Washington Ambassadors invite you to the Federation Bank Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate their new location on Thursday, September 28th, at 10:30am with a Customer Appreciation event to follow. Come check out their new location, 300 S Iowa Avenue (old US Bank building), and while you're there, try out the new ATM's!
Northside Diner
106 W Main St, Washington, United States
Join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the renovation of Winga’s Cafe into the Northside Diner! Winga’s opened on April 18th, 1928, and transitioned to the new owners, Ed & Isabella Santoro not too long ago. Even though they are not quite ready to open for business as Northside, they’d like to open their…
Dutch Market
2324 Highway 1 And 92, Washington, United States
The Chamber is incredibly excited to announce the GRAND OPENING of the Dutch Market! 📅 Date: Saturday, August 17 🕗 Time: 8 AM 📍 Location: 2324 Highway 1 And 92; Washington, IA (north of Kirkwood Washington County Regional Center) Join us and the Washington Chamber Ambassadors as we celebrate this fantastic new addition to our…