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Library Book Sale
104 W. Adams Ave.Fairfield, IA
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August 13, 2026
9:00 am · 6:00 pm
It's book sale time again! Thank you to all who have donated materials to the library for our book sale.
The proceeds from our sale help us fund our regular library programs and hire educators and presenters for special events.
This sale will feature refurbished library computers pre-installed with Windows 11.
The final week will feature a basket sale — fill it up and pay just $5!
If you need assistance to attend the sale due to a disability, please contact the front desk at 641-472-6551 ext. 1.
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Grief Support Group
2000 S. Main St.Fairfield, IA
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August 13, 2026
1:00 pm
The Jefferson County Grief and Loss support Group is a community group that meets once a month with support from JCHC. A guided grief group for anyone navigating the challenges of grief.
The purpose of this group is to establish ongoing emotional and educational support for individuals within Jefferson County. We aim to foster a compassionate environment that encourages emotional expression, connection and coping skills for those navigating grief.
Location: JCHC Conference Room C (Use McCreery Cancer Center entrance)
RSVP to Allison Smith at 641-469-4207 or smitha@jchc.org.
Game Club
206 S Main StFairfield, IA
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August 13, 2026
2:00 pm · 8:00 pm
Wanderer's Haul game club is kicking off in 2026! Game club will meet twice weekly at the Haul. Stop in for play days as often as you would like. Members can learn new games, share games they love, and help build a schedule of games based on their favorites and new releases coming out in 2026.
Anyone can be a part of the game club! All ages and experience levels are welcome.
For More InformationWebsite
Addington Business After Hours
3000 W Madison Ave Ste. 500Fairfield, IA
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August 13, 2026
4:00 pm · 6:00 pm
Chamber After Hours at Addington Place of Fairfield
Join us for an evening of networking, community connections, and a first look at an exciting new approach to senior living!
Addington Place of Fairfield is introducing its Conscious Senior Living initiative—a first-of-its-kind approach focused on whole-person wellness, meaningful connections, and living with purpose. During this special Chamber After Hours, you'll have the opportunity to tour the community, meet the team, and learn more about what makes this innovative philosophy unique.
While you're there, enjoy:
A vegetarian food demonstration by Billy Hunter of Fairfield Cares
A health & wellness presentation by Debbie Derby of Empower Me
Guided community tours
Delicious appetizers
Non-alcoholic beverages, plus an alcoholic beverage option for those who choose
$5 raffle tickets benefiting the Addington Angels Alzheimer Team
Whether you're a Chamber member, community member, or simply curious to learn more about Addington Place, we invite you to stop by, connect with others, and enjoy a relaxed evening together.
Thursday, August 13
4:00–6:00 PM
Addington Place of Fairfield
3000 W. Madison Ave., Fairfield
Please RSVP by calling 641-469-5778.
We look forward to seeing you there!
For More InformationThursday Night Gravel Rides
Fairfield , IAAugust 13, 2026
5:30 pm
Come join us for a weekly group gravel bike ride around Jefferson County. All are welcome.
The Ride Bike Shop in Fairfield, Iowa hosts a weekly group gravel ride, typically held Thursday evenings at 5:30pm from late April through Labor Day weekend. After Labor Day, the ride shifts to Sunday afternoons and continues until weather conditions make it impractical, usually wrapping up sometime in November. Each week’s route, start location, and other details are posted on The Ride Bike Shop’s Facebook page.
Routes change from week to week, with short, medium, and long options to choose from. Most riders stick to the short or medium routes. Maps for each week’s routes are posted via Ride With GPS, with the short route generally ranging from 10–18 miles, medium from 15–25 miles, and long 25+ miles.
Free and open to everyone, on any type of bike—hybrid, gravel, mountain, and e-bikes are all welcome. Kids occasionally join too, riding alongside a parent or guardian.
For More InformationPrintmaking Workshop
200 N Main St.Fairfield, IA
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August 13, 2026
6:00 pm · 8:30 pm
A second work shop in Printmaking with artist Anna Maistri is being offered by the Fairfield Art Association. No experience is needed and ages 14 and up will experience linocut printmaking. Begins August 13 with 4 weekly sessions on Thursday evenings. All details below.
Sign up with a friend for a fun & creative experience!
For More InformationLibrary Book Sale
104 W. Adams Ave.Fairfield, IA
Map to Event
August 14, 2026
9:00 am · 6:00 pm
It's book sale time again! Thank you to all who have donated materials to the library for our book sale.
The proceeds from our sale help us fund our regular library programs and hire educators and presenters for special events.
This sale will feature refurbished library computers pre-installed with Windows 11.
The final week will feature a basket sale — fill it up and pay just $5!
If you need assistance to attend the sale due to a disability, please contact the front desk at 641-472-6551 ext. 1.
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Casual Commander
206 S Main St.Fairfield, IA
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August 14, 2026
2:00 pm · 8:00 pm
Wander in and play some FNM Commander! Whether you play every week or have never played before there is always a place for you here!
For More Informationwanderershaulllc@gmail.com
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Shhh! We're Writing
104 W. Adams Ave.Fairfield, IA
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August 14, 2026
2:00 pm · 3:30 pm
Date & Time: Fridays 2:00-2:30 writing 2:30 optional share time
Location: Fairfield Public Library Conference Room
Audience: Ages 8 and up
Aspiring writers ages 8 and up can come to the library for a quiet work session in the library conference room. Writers are provided a writing prompt or they can work on their own writing projects. The last 15 minutes writers can share if they so choose.
If you need assistance due to a disability to attend this event, contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551, ext. 1.
For More InformationWebsite
Family Bike Ride
Fairfield, IAAugust 14, 2026
5:15 pm · 7:15 pm
Date & Time: The second Friday of the month 5:15 PM
Dates: May 8th, June 12th, July 10th, August 14th, September 11th, October 9th
Location: Chautauqua Park
Audience: All Ages
Join FPL volunteer Wayne Ades for a Family Bike Ride the second Friday of each month at Chautauqua Park. Meet at the playground at 5:00 PM the ride will begin at 5:15. All participants should be accompanied by an adult.
If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the library.
For all other questions, contact the FPL Front Desk at at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3.
For More InformationContact: Fairfield Public Library
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Second Annual Southeast Iowa Bookfair
200 N Main St.Fairfield, IA
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August 14, 2026
6:00 pm · 9:00 pm
Friday, August 14, 2026 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fairfield Arts & Convention Center | 200 N. Main St., Fairfield, IA
The Southeast Iowa Book Fair returns for its second year, expanding to two days and bringing together more than thirty authors to discuss, read from, sign, and sell their books.
New this year: a Children’s Book Corner, where kids can settle in on pillows under a cozy tent-like structure and hear children’s authors read aloud. For adult readers, a dedicated Listen-to-a-Book Stage will offer short author readings with a microphone and seated audience — the perfect way to discover your next great read.
Free and open to the public.
For More InformationWebsite
CPDH League
206 S Main St.Fairfield, IA
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August 14, 2026
6:00 pm · 10:00 pm
Wander in and get your Weekly CPDH Fix! Pods of 4 registered decks only. Ask at the counter about Joining the CPDH League and getting a chance for a piece of the $1000.00 Prize Pool!
For More Information(641) 451-4443
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Preview of Jennie Rothenberg Gritz's new book!
101 N Main StFairfield , IA
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August 14, 2026
7:30 pm · 9:30 pm
Join us for a special preview talk about Jennie Rothenberg Gritz’s forthcoming book, The Inward Trip: The Untold Story of Meditation in the West. Jennie grew up in Fairfield and has been living in Washington, DC, for the past 20 years, working as a senior editor at The Atlantic and Smithsonian magazine. She’ll share what she learned from three years of reporting on meditation in America—for instance, how yoga caught on among 19th-century New England women, and why conservative Japanese Zen became bohemian in San Francisco. She’ll talk about the history, the culture, and the latest scientific research, and the very unique role this community has played in all of it.
Doors open at 7. Come early for a drink and a bite! Go to fairfieldmuse.org to support live events!
For More InformationFairfield Farmers Market - Outdoors
Fairfield, IAAugust 15, 2026
8:00 am · 1:00 pm
Weekly market with locally grown produce and hand made items.
Outdoor Market:
May-Oct. Sat. 8am-1pm at Howard Park
Wed. 3pm-6pm on the Square
Our Market at a Glance
First organized in 1975, we have become SE Iowa’s most well known farmer’s market. Customers are always pleased, and vendors can’t wait to bring their goods to such a vibrant community of buyers.
The market is intended to provide an opportunity for individuals to sell approved items, which are produced or manufactured by them in their garden, farm or home. Vendors may sell only those products that are approved items and that are grown or made by them.
We are organized as a 501c3 non-profit and manged by a Market Advisory Board. We have expanded to accept vendors from all surounded counties, plus three more counties.
Friendly Local Merchants
All of our vendors are friendly and helpful.
Feel free to talk with them when you visit our market.
Join us in this happy event every week.
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Second Annual Southeast Iowa Bookfair
200 N Main St.Fairfield, IA
Map to Event
August 15, 2026
10:00 am · 4:00 pm
Friday, August 14, 2026 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fairfield Arts & Convention Center | 200 N. Main St., Fairfield, IA
The Southeast Iowa Book Fair returns for its second year, expanding to two days and bringing together more than thirty authors to discuss, read from, sign, and sell their books.
New this year: a Children’s Book Corner, where kids can settle in on pillows under a cozy tent-like structure and hear children’s authors read aloud. For adult readers, a dedicated Listen-to-a-Book Stage will offer short author readings with a microphone and seated audience — the perfect way to discover your next great read.
Free and open to the public.
For More InformationWebsite
Library Book Sale
104 W. Adams Ave.Fairfield, IA
Map to Event
August 15, 2026
10:00 am · 3:00 pm
It's book sale time again! Thank you to all who have donated materials to the library for our book sale.
The proceeds from our sale help us fund our regular library programs and hire educators and presenters for special events.
This sale will feature refurbished library computers pre-installed with Windows 11.
The final week will feature a basket sale — fill it up and pay just $5!
If you need assistance to attend the sale due to a disability, please contact the front desk at 641-472-6551 ext. 1.
Website
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Golden Magnolia Sanctuary (South Courtyard Entrance)
Peer-led Mental Health Support Group
200 S MainFairfield, IA
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August 15, 2026
2:00 pm · 4:00 pm
GROUP RULES:
Check in:
-Name and pronouns
-What emotions are you feeling right now?
Check out:
-What emotions are you feeling after everyone has shared?
-What needs were met by the meeting? What needs were NOT met by the meeting?
-How can this group meet your needs more effectively?
Purpose: This is a safe space to discuss our mental health, caring for our mental health, and challenges in caring for our mental health.
Meeting Agreements:
• We take turns sharing one at a time, passing the Speaking Stick clockwise. Only the person with the Speaking Stick may speak.
• Sharing in good faith is required (good-faith sharing is honest, values everyone’s needs, and respects differences and disagreements). We prohibit bigotry and/or discrimination based upon demographics including: race, ethnicity, birthplace, religion, spirituality, anatomy, disability, gender, sexual orientation, class, legal status, politics, etc.
• We use “I statements” to share our point of view while recognizing different views. Examples:
“I believe this happened,”
“I remember her saying this,”
“It seems to me that he was doing this,” etc.
• After sharing, you may ask others for feedback. If you do not want feedback, no one may provide feedback. After feedback is given, the Speaking Stick is passed to the next person waiting to share.
• The facilitator may need to ask someone to wrap up their share or feedback so everyone waiting to share will have time to share.
• We respect people's choices surrounding medication and diagnosis. We value self-determination and mutual support.
• While everyone has the right to refuse feedback, this group is also a safe space to call each other in — asking questions in good faith and sharing information to help meet everyone’s needs. We are all always learning.
• We respect the confidentiality of those here. Who you see here, what you hear here, let it stay here.
• This group is peer-led. It is NOT an alternative to professional mental health care. It is NOT designed to provide emergency services.
Note: These agreements borrow from the Wildfire/Mad Tea House Open Share meeting agreements. These agreements were adapted for this group by Dee Bosold.
For More InformationThe Hobbit Draft
206 S Main StreetFairfield, IA
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August 15, 2026
6:30 pm · 10:00 pm
Return to the realm of Middle-earth in MTG The Hobbit. All of your favorite Tolkien characters are back, and this time they are ready for battle in Standard format. Bring your sense of adventure and see if you can defeat Smaug and your competition to win treasures and have the adventure of a lifetime. We've been there once before and now we're going back again.
Entry fee is $26 prizes and promos will be awarded.
Preregister on the Companion app using code XQ7RJ5P
Hadestown: The Musical
200 N Main StFairfield, IA
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August 15, 2026
7:00 pm · 9:30 pm
The live theater capture of the hit musical Hadestown, which won eight Tony Awards in 2019 including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, featuring the five original principals of the Broadway company. The genre-defying musical blends modern American folk music with New Orleans-inspired jazz to reimagine a sweeping ancient tale.
Following two intertwining love stories — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — Hadestown invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back.
NR ‧ 2026 ‧ Music/Musical ‧ 2h 21m
Showtimes:
Saturday, 8/15 | 7:00 PM
Sunday, 8/16 | 3:00 pm, 7:00 PM
Monday, 8/17 | 7:00 PM (closed captions if available)
See the trailer: https://youtu.be/76Q5TWHslOE?si=9-j9kFhnRDeiWYax
Sign up for our Reel News Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/fairfieldacc/cinema-reel-news
For More InformationSociety of Broken Souls!
3 E Broad Ave.Fairfield, IA
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August 15, 2026
7:30 pm
Multi-instrumentalist folk noir duo, Society of Broken Souls, have been leading us down the gravel roads of the heartland since moving to Fairfield in 2006 when they were known as Truckstop Souvenir. Dennis James and Lauryn Shapter keep it real with an ethos that eschews the overly curated versions of life proliferated on social media. Their storytelling style songwriting will have you hanging on every bitter sweet word. Find out why Little Village called them “…quietly epic”.
Doors open at 7:00. Come early for a drink and a bite. Go to fairfieldmuse.org to support live music!
For More InformationVinyasa Yoga: Strengthen & Flow Mary
Unit 21 & 22 The Orpheum Theater, 121 W Broadway AveFairfield, IA
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August 16, 2026
11:15 am
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Dungeons & Dragons drop in campaign
206 S Main StFairfield, IA
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August 16, 2026
1:00 pm · 4:00 pm
Join DJ every other Sunday for this epic high fantasy D&D campaign.
Old stones up in the mountains hold the stories; a king becoming sick with greed; with wanting of more and more wealth, and a dwarven civilization of gold and diamond. To have such plentiful gold that it was as valuable as timber or stone in its day. Gold was a building material while currency was polished wood mined from tree roots. Something long ago forced the dwarves to abandon Al’Khaz, the city of gold. Its location, all its wealth, and all of its technology, all lost to time. Some say it was stolen away by the sea, some claim it was lifted into the sky to live among the clouds, others theorize that it left for a different plane entirely.As the humble and fabled people of Aegravalon struggles to defend Tregaidaran from the forces of Dourlaran and their terrible plans of land development, our heroes are faced with evidence that maybe Al’Khaz could be found. And if it can be found, maybe there is hope to win this war after all.---
✨TTRPG: DnD 5eDM: DJ
When: 1pm every other Sunday starting March 15th.
Who: 8 players max at any session (drop in/out). Everyone is welcome.Starting at lvl 3-- Level up method; story point system
Genre: HIGH fantasy with steampunk/arcano tech developing.
Length: ~30 sessions
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Game Club
206 S Main StFairfield, IA
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August 16, 2026
2:00 pm · 8:00 pm
Wanderer's Haul game club is kicking off in 2026! Game club will meet twice weekly at the Haul. Stop in for play days as often as you would like. Members can learn new games, share games they love, and help build a schedule of games based on their favorites and new releases coming out in 2026.
Anyone can be a part of the game club! All ages and experience levels are welcome.
For More InformationWebsite
Book Reading w/ Fax Gilbert
104 W Adams AveFairfield, IA
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August 16, 2026
2:00 pm
"What Can I Say - The Art of Creative Misadventure"
For decades, Fax Gilbert brought his trademark humor and insights to young audiences around the country. Now he offers this collection of hilarious stories recounting his hard-earned rites of passage relating to kids, captive audiences, and cheap motels - plus the ups and downs of just getting there.
Other pieces chronical misadventures living in a small Mexican town for eight years, and setting up a home in the Iowa countryside on land already inhabited by creatures large and small.
Fax's stories entertain but also bring our attention to what's important in our efforts to adapt and thrive. If you've ever had to navigate your own misadventures - and can look back at them with appreciation for the experience - you will resonate with this book.
The reading is FREE and open to the public!
For More InformationNovice Adventurer D&D Weekly Session
206 S Main StreetFairfield , IA
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August 16, 2026
2:00 pm · 4:00 pm
If you've ever wanted to wander into the world of D&D, Sam is here to guide your way!
Every Sunday from 2-4pm he will be running a drop in campaign designed with flexibility and new players in mind.
Minimum age to adventure is 9.
For More InformationHadestown: The Musical
200 N Main StFairfield, IA
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August 16, 2026
3:00 pm · 5:30 pm
The live theater capture of the hit musical Hadestown, which won eight Tony Awards in 2019 including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, featuring the five original principals of the Broadway company. The genre-defying musical blends modern American folk music with New Orleans-inspired jazz to reimagine a sweeping ancient tale.
Following two intertwining love stories — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — Hadestown invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back.
NR ‧ 2026 ‧ Music/Musical ‧ 2h 21m
Showtimes:
Saturday, 8/15 | 7:00 PM
Sunday, 8/16 | 3:00 pm, 7:00 PM
Monday, 8/17 | 7:00 PM (closed captions if available)
See the trailer: https://youtu.be/76Q5TWHslOE?si=9-j9kFhnRDeiWYax
Sign up for our Reel News Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/fairfieldacc/cinema-reel-news
For More InformationHadestown: The Musical
200 N Main StFairfield, IA
Map to Event
August 16, 2026
7:00 pm · 9:30 pm
The live theater capture of the hit musical Hadestown, which won eight Tony Awards in 2019 including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, featuring the five original principals of the Broadway company. The genre-defying musical blends modern American folk music with New Orleans-inspired jazz to reimagine a sweeping ancient tale.
Following two intertwining love stories — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — Hadestown invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back.
NR ‧ 2026 ‧ Music/Musical ‧ 2h 21m
Showtimes:
Saturday, 8/15 | 7:00 PM
Sunday, 8/16 | 3:00 pm, 7:00 PM
Monday, 8/17 | 7:00 PM (closed captions if available)
See the trailer: https://youtu.be/76Q5TWHslOE?si=9-j9kFhnRDeiWYax
Sign up for our Reel News Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/fairfieldacc/cinema-reel-news
For More InformationJefferson County Board of Supervisors Meeting
51 E Briggs AveFairfield, IA
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August 17, 2026
8:30 am
Meetings
The Board of Supervisors meets at 8:30 a.m. on most Mondays, and members of the public are welcome to attend. However, it is recommended that any agenda items be submitted in advance to the Auditor’s office no later than noon on Thursday prior to the meeting.
Minutes of the Board meetings are available for public viewing in the County Auditor’s office in the Courthouse, are on the Agenda & Minutes page, and are published weekly in the official county newspapers.
Supervisors Description & Duties
County governments are the quiet, consistent providers of essential services. The Board of Supervisors are the administrative / legislative branch of county government.
Responsibilities Include and Are Not Limited To:
- Setting the county budget & tax levy.
- Approve bonds and reports.
- Hire and supervise non-elected department heads.
- Set county policies. (See Jefferson County Code of Ordinances).
Terms & Elections
- The three Jefferson County Supervisors are elected to serve staggered four-year terms.
- Elections are held every 2 years.
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