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        Craft Fair: Spring Edition
        
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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.
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  - 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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  - - - 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!
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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.
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        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
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  - 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.
  - - Resources
    - Building Grants
  - - Economic Development
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- Chamber of Commerce
  - - - Chamber of Commerce
        
        Downtown Washington Office Spaces Available (7/10/2025) - Office spaces available in the Washington Chamber & Welcome Center building, located in the heart of Washington’s downtown. Monthly rent includes utilities, high speed fiber internet, staffed reception, commercial printers,…
        News Release: Leadership Washington County History Day, Final 2025-2026 Class (4/14/2025) - PRESS RELEASE Leadership Washington County History Day 4/10/25 Kara Booth – [email protected] | 319-653-2151 On Wednesday, April 9th the Leadership Washington Class hopped on a school bus and traveled the…
- Main Street Washington
  - - - Main Street Washington
        
        Discover Downtown Washington | April 2025 (4/10/2025) - Discover Downtown Washington Spring is finally ‘springing’ and we couldn’t be happier! Discover all there is to do, learn how to apply to grants & find your dream office or…
        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…
- WEDG

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Welcome to Washington
Experience Our Town
- Community Calendar
  - - - May 2
        
        9:00 am - 3:00 pm
        
        Craft Fair: Spring Edition
        
        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
- 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
        
        Downtown Washington Office Spaces Available (7/10/2025) - Office spaces available in the Washington Chamber & Welcome Center building, located in the heart of Washington’s downtown. Monthly rent includes utilities, high speed fiber internet, staffed reception, commercial printers,…
        News Release: Leadership Washington County History Day, Final 2025-2026 Class (4/14/2025) - PRESS RELEASE Leadership Washington County History Day 4/10/25 Kara Booth – [email protected] | 319-653-2151 On Wednesday, April 9th the Leadership Washington Class hopped on a school bus and traveled the…
- Main Street Washington
  - - - Main Street Washington
        
        Discover Downtown Washington | April 2025 (4/10/2025) - Discover Downtown Washington Spring is finally ‘springing’ and we couldn’t be happier! Discover all there is to do, learn how to apply to grants & find your dream office or…
        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…
- WEDG

Community Calendar

Name: Craft Fair: Spring Edition
Start: 2026-05-02T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-02T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Central Park

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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!

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

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May 2, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Washington Craft Fairs

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

Join us in Washington Iowa as we celebrate our Annual Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in our beautiful downtown Central Park. Click on this link to visit our…

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