Community Calendar

Board Game Time @FPL

104 W Adams
Fairfield, IA
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August 1, 2022
1:00 pm · 3:00 pm

Join us every Monday for board games and free hangout time in the FPL meeting room. This is event is part of the Read beyond the Beaten Path 2022 Summer Reading Program and is supported in-part by the generous donations from Walmart, Alliant Energy, and Dollar General.   

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the library.

For all other questions, contact Youth Services Librarian Alecs Mickunas at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3. 

This event is part of the Read Beyond the Beaten Path Summer Reading Program and is supported in-part by financial contributions from Walmart, Alliant Energy, and Dollar General.

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Summer Olympics: Kayaking

2003 Libertyville Rd
Fairfield, IA
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August 2, 2022
1:00 pm · 3:00 pm

Turn your child into a nature Olympian! Throughout the summer, we will offer four different activities for youth to try their hand at. This week’s activity is kayaking. The two hour session will allow youth to practice a particular nature skill then enter into the competition if they would like. Each activity will be duplicated and offered twice to allow for more participants however we ask youth to only sign up for each activity once. The summer Olympics program is for youth entering 3rd-7th grade. This program has a $5 registration fee and will have a limited number of participants.

Registration

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Turn your child into a nature Olympian! Throughout the summer, we will offer four different activities for youth to try their hand at. This week’s activity is kayaking. The two hour session will allow youth to practice a particular nature skill then enter into the competition if they would like. Each activity will be duplicated and offered twice to allow for more participants however we ask youth to only sign up for each activity once. The summer Olympics program is for youth entering 3rd-7th grade. This program has a $5 registration fee and will have a limited number of participants.

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Fairfield Community Band Concert

East Burlington and North Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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August 2, 2022
8:00 pm

The summer band 2022 concert season by the Fairfield Municipal Band starts Tuesday, June 21. The band is excited to offer another summer of municipal band concerts to the city. “Fairfield is fortunate to have a number of fine musicians who like to make music together and provide the concerts for the summer season,” said director Jim Edgeton.

The band consists of members from Fairfield and surrounding communities and ranges in age from high school students to members in their 70s. The band plays a variety of music that includes traditional marches, light classical favorites, and movie and Broadway tunes.

2022 concert dates are Tuesday nights, Tuesday, June 21, June 28, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2. Concerts are presented on the Ron Prill Bandstand in Central Park, downtown Fairfield. Concert times are 8-9 p.m. The summer series is sponsored by the Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department. In case of rain, the concert moves to the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center.

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Fairfield Farmers Market

East Burlington and North Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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August 3, 2022
3:00 pm · 6:00 pm

Fairfield Farmers Wednesday Market is being held in Central Park in downtown Fairfield. Features vegetables, fruits, fresh farm eggs, baked goods, wooden crafts, flowers, and more.

Additional Event Dates

• 8/10/2022
• 8/17/2022
• 8/24/2022
• 8/31/2022
• 9/7/2022
• 9/14/2022
• 9/21/2022
• 9/28/2022

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Market Storytime

Fairfield, IA

August 3, 2022
4:00 pm · 4:45 pm

Join Youth Services Librarian Alecs Mickunas for stories, songs, and fingerplays during the Wednesday afternoon Farmer's Market. Stories will be selected for infants through children age 5 but all are welcome to attend.

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library.

For all other questions, contact Youth Services Librarian Alecs Mickunas at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3.

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Diplomats of Solid Sound

200 N. Main St.
Fairfield, IA
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August 4, 2022
7:00 pm

Back after last year’s success, the 2022 FREE Summer Outdoor Concert Series returns in June! Catch awesome local and Midwest-based bands every other Thursday night at 7 pm all summer long. Gather your lawn chairs and all the people you like and come out to 200 N. Main Street to enjoy great music in great company!

Diplomats of Solid Sound is an American band and song writing powerhouse. Their mixture of old school funk, soul, and Americana has appeared in dozens of hit TV shows and movies throughout their 20+ year career.  With more than 50 million streams, the Diplomats have a dedicated following in Europe and North America.

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Geode Paddle

21964 Hawk Drive
Bentonsport, IA
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August 5, 2022
10:00 am · 1:00 pm

Online Registration Begins April 1 at 6:00 a.m.

Bentonsport to Bonaparte
Cost: $5 per boat
Geodes are nature’s treasure chest! Participants will be paddling this beautiful stretch of river between stops on the sandbars as we search for geodes. Participants will learn about the geology of the river, why we can find geodes in that particular stretch of river, and how geodes form. The paddle is open to everyone, however children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Paddle registration is limited to 20 boats. Jefferson County Conservation has several canoes which participants may pre-register to borrow.

This is an official Des Moines River Water Trails event co-sponsored by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Jefferson County Conservation. The Des Moines River Water Trail is one of 19 official water trails in Iowa.

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Lego Playtime

104 W Adams
Fairfield, IA
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August 5, 2022
3:30 pm · 5:30 pm

Join us in the Youth Services Department for unstructured playtime every Friday. Each week, there will be a special Lego challenge for any children wanting to participate.  

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library.

For all other questions, contact Youth Services Librarian Alecs Mickunas at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3

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Fairfield First Fridays: Hot Summer Night in Central Park

East Burlington and North Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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August 5, 2022
6:00 pm · 10:00 pm

Join Fairfield First Fridays Art Walk on August 5th, 2022 from 6-10pm for a Hot Summer Night in Central Park.  The band The Edge will play in the gazebo.  There will be great music, food, local art and craft vendors, lawn games and more. Come dance the night away with your friends and community!

The Edge is a re-formed band, from the bands Road and The Bullet Brothers, forty years later! Danny Richardson plays drums and sings vocals, and Randy Pringle plays keyboard and guitar.  In 2022 they added two new members Shaun Richardson and Lane Richardson.  The Edge plays classic rock, blues and country.  Between the band members, they can claim opening for Sugar Loaf, Willie Nelson, Tom T. Hall, Johnny Winter, Pat Travers, Kenny Wayne Shepard, Jan and Dean and others. 

There will be many galleries, venues, restaurants, and shops open for the evening, a few are listed below:

Americus Gallery
100 W. Burlington Ave.  Americus Gallery will be showing Christopher Kufner's original oil paintings, featuring Italian/French Landscapes, and Figurative works.  Also, showing original oil paintings by Kim Kufner, Original watercolor and ink paintings by Genevra Bell, Art Glass Vases by David Lotton, Leaping Koi sculptures by Dale Divoky, Kristin Ford’s Jewelry with Meaning, many of which are one of a kind, and Custom dichroic glass jewelry by Pedro Lujano.  Also, beautiful New Crystals for your home available for purchase from our recent buying trip! Gallery Hours:Wednesday  - Thursday 11 – 5, ArtWalk Friday 11 - 8 (normally Friday is 11 - 5), Saturday  11 - 3

Carnegie Historical Museum
112 S. Court St.  Heritage Farms of Jefferson County. Open 6-9pm. The Carnegie Historical Museum will be highlighting one Heritage Farm per month. Heritage Farms are those which have been in the same family for 150 years of more. Jefferson County has fourteen farms which have received this recognition. The museum has established a special exhibit case so that each family, in rotation, will have the opportunity to share their story and display their special artifacts. Each Heritage Farm will have their display for a one-month time period and the following month’s First Friday will feature the next honored farm family. For August the Ryan Devore Heritage Farm will featured. 

Fairfield Art Association (Inside the Civic Center)
Gallery will be closed due to private event, but FAA encourages the public to look at all the Windows in the summer Art installation during August 5th event - plan to Vote for your Favorite anytime the FA&CC is open , and Silent Auction begins August 1 and Ends at September First Friday Art Walk. 

ICON Gallery
58 N. Main St. New Show:  Modern Japanese Prints from the Mid 20th Century to the Present Day.   Hudson Collection Gallery: Selection of Anonymous Shiva Linga paintings from the collection, plus Tantra paintings and 10 gouache on paper works by Charlotte Cain.

SOMM Wines
102 E. Briggs Ave. -SOMM Wines will be pouring our monthly First Friday Wine Tasting from 5-8 p.m. Cost is $20/person. Come for a taste. Stay for a glass. Cheeses and charcuterie also available. 

If you are interested in a vendor spot, please contact Marla Brader at 641 233-8883 or email fairfieldartwalk@gmail.com for an application.

Glow Golf for Teacher of the Year

905 East Harrison Avenue
Fairfield, IA
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August 5, 2022
7:30 pm

The Fairfield Manufacturers Association & Fairfield Economic Development Association are hosting their 11th Annual Teacher of the Year Golf Outing on August 5 at Fairfield Golf and Country Club.

Proceeds from this exciting event support the Fairfield Teacher of the Year Award and the Manufacturers Association education scholarships. This is a great opportunity to have some fun and benefit the community at the same time!

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Fairfield Farmers Market - Saturdays at Howard Park

E Grimes Ave. and N. Court St.
Fairfield, IA
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August 6, 2022
8:00 am · 1:00 pm

Fairfield Farmers Saturday Market is being held in Howard Park in Fairfield. We are open Saturdays from 8am - 1pm.

Features vegetables, fruits, fresh farm eggs, baked goods, wooden crafts, flowers, and more.

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Open House Fair - Heartland School

408 S. Maple St.
Fairfield, IA
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August 6, 2022
1:00 pm · 3:00 pm

Celebrate our first birthday! Come celebrate at our Open House Fair. Food, games, crafts, face painting and childhood fun!

Open enrollment grades K-12.

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Board Game Time @FPL

104 W Adams
Fairfield, IA
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August 8, 2022
1:00 pm · 3:00 pm

Join us every Monday for board games and free hangout time in the FPL meeting room. This is event is part of the Read beyond the Beaten Path 2022 Summer Reading Program and is supported in-part by the generous donations from Walmart, Alliant Energy, and Dollar General.   

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the library.

For all other questions, contact Youth Services Librarian Alecs Mickunas at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3. 

This event is part of the Read Beyond the Beaten Path Summer Reading Program and is supported in-part by financial contributions from Walmart, Alliant Energy, and Dollar General.

For More Information
Website

Fairfield Farmers Market

East Burlington and North Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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August 10, 2022
3:00 pm · 6:00 pm

Fairfield Farmers Wednesday Market is being held in Central Park in downtown Fairfield. Features vegetables, fruits, fresh farm eggs, baked goods, wooden crafts, flowers, and more.

Additional Event Dates

• 8/17/2022
• 8/24/2022
• 8/31/2022
• 9/7/2022
• 9/14/2022
• 9/21/2022
• 9/28/2022

For More Information
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Market Storytime

Fairfield, IA

August 10, 2022
4:00 pm · 4:45 pm

Join Youth Services Librarian Alecs Mickunas for stories, songs, and fingerplays during the Wednesday afternoon Farmer's Market. Stories will be selected for infants through children age 5 but all are welcome to attend.

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library.

For all other questions, contact Youth Services Librarian Alecs Mickunas at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3.

For More Information
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Lego Playtime

104 W Adams
Fairfield, IA
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August 12, 2022
3:30 pm · 5:30 pm

Join us in the Youth Services Department for unstructured playtime every Friday. Each week, there will be a special Lego challenge for any children wanting to participate.  

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library.

For all other questions, contact Youth Services Librarian Alecs Mickunas at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3

For More Information
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Fairfield Farmers Market - Saturdays at Howard Park

E Grimes Ave. and N. Court St.
Fairfield, IA
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August 13, 2022
8:00 am · 1:00 pm

Fairfield Farmers Saturday Market is being held in Howard Park in Fairfield. We are open Saturdays from 8am - 1pm.

Features vegetables, fruits, fresh farm eggs, baked goods, wooden crafts, flowers, and more.

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12th Annual Trojan Athletic Booster Club Golf Outing

905 East Harrison Avenue
Fairfield, IA
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August 13, 2022
8:00 am

Fairfield Trojan Athletic Booster Club is hosting their 12th Annual Golf Outing.

We want our fun(d)raiser to serve as a social event where Fairfield community members, businesses, and alumni can come together, have a fun time, and in the process, help build our school unity, spirit, and pride heading into the new school year!

4-Person Scramble (Best Ball Tournament)

Cost:  Includes 18-holes of golf, cart, lunch and keepsake
          Teams with 2-cart rental = $250.00
          Teams with 1-cart rental = $225.00
          Teams with 0-cart rental = $200.00

Shotgun Start: 8 a.m. at Fairfield Golf and Country Club
*Limited this year to the first 27 teams (108 individuals)
*RSVP your group by August 5, 2022

For More Information
Contact: Jeff Courtright, Fairfield Activities Director
(641) 233-7022
jeff.courtright@fairfieldsfuture.org
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Craft and Vendor Show

200 N. Main St.
Fairfield, IA
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August 13, 2022
10:00 am · 3:00 pm

Join us for the monthly Craft and Vendor Show at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center. Support local artists and vendors!

Additional Dates

• 9/3/2022
• 10/8/2022
• 11/5/2022
• 12/3/2022

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Encanto

200 N. Main St.
Fairfield, IA
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August 13, 2022
2:30 pm

Fairfield Arts and Convention Center is continuing “Movies of the Month”. Every month, on select Saturdays, we’ll host two movies in the Stephen Sondheim Center for Performing Arts. The month of August kicks off with Encanto. Tickets are just $3.00! There will be two screenings, a matinee at 2:30 and an evening engagement at 7:30PM.

Bring your friends and family in early for a special sing along party before each show! 

*tickets on sale Aug. 9*

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal—every child except one, Mirabel (voice of Stephanie Beatriz). But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family’s last hope. The film features all-new songs by Emmy®, GRAMMY® and Tony Award® winner Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Hamilton,” “Moana”).

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Encanto

200 N. Main St.
Fairfield, IA
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August 13, 2022
7:30 pm

Fairfield Arts and Convention Center is continuing “Movies of the Month”. Every month, on select Saturdays, we’ll host two movies in the Stephen Sondheim Center for Performing Arts. The month of August kicks off with Encanto. Tickets are just $3.00! There will be two screenings, a matinee at 2:30 and an evening engagement at 7:30PM.

Bring your friends and family in early for a special sing along party before each show! 

*tickets on sale Aug. 9*

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal—every child except one, Mirabel (voice of Stephanie Beatriz). But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family’s last hope. The film features all-new songs by Emmy®, GRAMMY® and Tony Award® winner Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Hamilton,” “Moana”).

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Write on Writers @ FPL

104 W Adams
Fairfield, IA
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August 14, 2022
1:30 pm · 3:00 pm

The Write on Writers Group meets on the second and fourth Sunday of the month from 1:30-3:00 PM in the library’s meeting room.  Bring a pen and paper and share what you’ve written in a friendly, open discussion.  No experience is necessary.  All skill levels and writing genres are welcome and there is no charge for the program. 

To register, call the library’s front desk at 641-472-6551 ext. 2.

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Board Game Time @FPL

104 W Adams
Fairfield, IA
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August 15, 2022
1:00 pm · 3:00 pm

Join us every Monday for board games and free hangout time in the FPL meeting room. This is event is part of the Read beyond the Beaten Path 2022 Summer Reading Program and is supported in-part by the generous donations from Walmart, Alliant Energy, and Dollar General.   

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the library.

For all other questions, contact Youth Services Librarian Alecs Mickunas at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3. 

This event is part of the Read Beyond the Beaten Path Summer Reading Program and is supported in-part by financial contributions from Walmart, Alliant Energy, and Dollar General.

For More Information
Website

Fairfield Farmers Market

East Burlington and North Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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August 17, 2022
3:00 pm · 6:00 pm

Fairfield Farmers Wednesday Market is being held in Central Park in downtown Fairfield. Features vegetables, fruits, fresh farm eggs, baked goods, wooden crafts, flowers, and more.

Additional Event Dates

• 8/24/2022
• 8/31/2022
• 9/7/2022
• 9/14/2022
• 9/21/2022
• 9/28/2022

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Fairfield Farmers Market

East Burlington and North Main Street
Fairfield, IA
Map to Event

August 17, 2022
3:00 pm · 6:00 pm

Fairfield Farmers Wednesday Market is being held in Central Park in downtown Fairfield. Features vegetables, fruits, fresh farm eggs, baked goods, wooden crafts, flowers, and more.

Additional Event Dates

• 8/24/2022
• 8/31/2022
• 9/7/2022
• 9/14/2022
• 9/21/2022
• 9/28/2022

For More Information
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Market Storytime

Fairfield, IA

August 17, 2022
4:00 pm · 4:45 pm

Join Youth Services Librarian Alecs Mickunas for stories, songs, and fingerplays during the Wednesday afternoon Farmer's Market. Stories will be selected for infants through children age 5 but all are welcome to attend.

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library.

For all other questions, contact Youth Services Librarian Alecs Mickunas at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3.

For More Information
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Dandelion Stompers

200 N. Main St.
Fairfield, IA
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August 18, 2022
7:00 pm

Back after last year’s success, the 2022 FREE Summer Outdoor Concert Series returns this June! Catch awesome Midwest-based bands every other Thursday night at 7 pm all summer long. Gather your lawn chairs and all the people you like and come out to 200 N. Main Street to enjoy great music in great company!

The Dandelion Stompers bring you New Orleans jazz with all the trimmings. Start with a grade-A rhythm section, add a savory selection of horns, round out the mixture with hot and spicy vocals and you’ve got a recipe for Dandelion gumbo!

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Prime Rib Friday - Fairfield Elks Lodge #1192

51 1/2 S. Main St.
Fairfield, IA
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August 19, 2022
5:30 pm · 8:00 pm

The best prime rib in town at YOUR Fairfield Elks Lodge #1192 the 3rd Friday of every month.
See you there!

Additional Dates

• 9/16/2022

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Flint Knapping Demonstration

22895 Lacey Trail
Keosauqua, IA
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August 19, 2022
6:00 pm · 7:00 pm

Have you ever wondered how an arrowhead was made? This is your chance! Join Veronica Mraz, Lithic Specialist, as she gives a brief overview of 12,000 years of human occupation in the Des Moines valley. Beginning with the end of the last ice age to first contact with Euro-Americans, Veronica will share about variety of human activity along the Des Moines River. Veronica will also cover the quarrying, manufacture, and use of chipped stone tools with a demonstration of flint knapping. This program will be held at the Beach house Lodge in Lacey-Keosauqua State Park.

This is an official Des Moines River Water Trails event cosponsored by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Jefferson County Conservation. The Des Moines River Water Trail is one of 19 official water trails in Iowa.

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Fairfield, IA

August 19, 2022
8:30 pm

Tonight's Movie: Jurassic Park

 

Movies starts at approx.  8:30 p.m

Concessions available for purchase.

Bring your lawn chairs, and blankets!

Fairfield Farmers Market - Saturdays at Howard Park

E Grimes Ave. and N. Court St.
Fairfield, IA
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August 20, 2022
8:00 am · 1:00 pm

Fairfield Farmers Saturday Market is being held in Howard Park in Fairfield. We are open Saturdays from 8am - 1pm.

Features vegetables, fruits, fresh farm eggs, baked goods, wooden crafts, flowers, and more.

For More Information
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The Fifth Element

200 N. Main St.
Fairfield, IA
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August 20, 2022
2:30 pm

In honor of the 25th anniversary of THE FIFTH ELEMENT, we will do two screenings on Saturday, August 20 at 2:30 and 7:30 PM.

Watch the trailer

From its opening scenes in 1914 Egypt to its towering views of 23rd Century New York City, and its mind-expanding journey to the faraway world of Fhloston Paradise, “The Fifth Element” follows cab driver Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis) as he discovers that the fate of the world is contained within the mysterious Leeloo (Milla Jovovich), who literally drops from the sky and into his life. To save humanity, he must protect her from the evil industrialist Zorg (Gary Oldman), who is embroiled in an intergalactic war between the Mondoshawans and the Mangalores.

The spectacular odyssey across space and time also stars Ian Holm as the mysterious Vito Cornelius, Chris Tucker as hyperactive radio host Ruby Rhod, and Luke Perry as Billy Masterson. The story was conceived by Besson when he was just 16. “The Fifth Element” became a passion project and took more than 20 years to bring to the screen. “The Fifth Element” was nominated for eight César Awards, France’s top cinematic honor, and received three awards, including Best Director, Best Cinematography and Best Production Design (from Fathom Events).

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2034 Dewberry Ave
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August 20, 2022
5:00 pm · 9:00 pm

As we celebrate the 13th year of our opening we invite guests to spend the evening under the stars! Enjoy music by Sez Who, BBQ by Sweet & Saucy and award winning estate wines. Bring your lawn chair and settle in for an evening of entertainment and fun!

Cedar Valley Winery is located at 2034 Dewberry Ave

2022 Classic 96 Live on the Square Concert Series

East Burlington and North Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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August 20, 2022
7:00 pm · 9:00 pm

Here it is, the 2022 Classic 96 Live on the Square Concert Series line up! We couldn’t be more excited:
The series kicks off June 25th with Fairfield’s own Jonas Magram and Steve Hillis performing an evening of swing, Latin, and blues standards from the great American songbook. A staple of the local music scene, Magram and Hillis are known for their musicianship and the effortless way they weave from genre to genre.

July 16th Live on the Square welcomed Des Moines singer songwriter John Paul Burtch. From Seattle to New York to Istanbul, Burtch has a world of influences he credits for his style, including classic rock, indie, folk, blues and international music. With a catalog of covers and original songs, this will be a magical night of music.

The ladies take center stage July 30th with two talented acts. First it’s The Chickadees, a two-person band based out of Southeast Iowa who perform a variety of original and cover songs of varying genres and artists. Then its Brittany Sword, an American Indie Rock singer-songwriter from Oskaloosa Iowa. Brittney plays familiar favorites as well as new sultry original’s you’re sure to love! This will be an amazing night on the square.

Society of Broken Souls, the Folk Noir songwriting duo of multi-instrumentalists Dennis James and Lauryn Shapter come home August 20th. While they have their roots as an acoustic duo, their live show has blossomed into an expansive setting for weathered characters, tough topics, and quiet beauty. As they take turns singing lead and harmony, the pair paints a vast emotional landscape, ranging from the rebellious and jubilant to the introspective and heartfelt.

The season concludes September 10th with the return of A Flash in a Pan, the Iowa City based bluegrass/folk band to Fairfield. Flash in a Pan blends contemporary music with traditional folk and grass motifs. Their original compositions combine elements of reggae, country, folk and grass forms to produce tunes with a modern sensibility and respect for tradition. From their first appearance in Fairfield to now, they have always been a crowd favorite.

Dates

• August 20 - Dennis James and Lauryn Shapter with Society of Broken Souls, Folk Noir Songwriting
   
• September 10 - Flash In a Pan, Iowa City Based Bluegrass/Folk Band

 

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The Fifth Element

200 N. Main St.
Fairfield, IA
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August 20, 2022
7:30 pm

In honor of the 25th anniversary of THE FIFTH ELEMENT, we will do two screenings on Saturday, August 20 at 2:30 and 7:30 PM.

Watch the trailer

From its opening scenes in 1914 Egypt to its towering views of 23rd Century New York City, and its mind-expanding journey to the faraway world of Fhloston Paradise, “The Fifth Element” follows cab driver Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis) as he discovers that the fate of the world is contained within the mysterious Leeloo (Milla Jovovich), who literally drops from the sky and into his life. To save humanity, he must protect her from the evil industrialist Zorg (Gary Oldman), who is embroiled in an intergalactic war between the Mondoshawans and the Mangalores.

The spectacular odyssey across space and time also stars Ian Holm as the mysterious Vito Cornelius, Chris Tucker as hyperactive radio host Ruby Rhod, and Luke Perry as Billy Masterson. The story was conceived by Besson when he was just 16. “The Fifth Element” became a passion project and took more than 20 years to bring to the screen. “The Fifth Element” was nominated for eight César Awards, France’s top cinematic honor, and received three awards, including Best Director, Best Cinematography and Best Production Design (from Fathom Events).

For More Information
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Board Game Time @FPL

104 W Adams
Fairfield, IA
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August 22, 2022
1:00 pm · 3:00 pm

Join us every Monday for board games and free hangout time in the FPL meeting room. This is event is part of the Read beyond the Beaten Path 2022 Summer Reading Program and is supported in-part by the generous donations from Walmart, Alliant Energy, and Dollar General.   

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the library.

For all other questions, contact Youth Services Librarian Alecs Mickunas at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3. 

This event is part of the Read Beyond the Beaten Path Summer Reading Program and is supported in-part by financial contributions from Walmart, Alliant Energy, and Dollar General.

For More Information
Website

Fairfield Farmers Market

East Burlington and North Main Street
Fairfield, IA
Map to Event

August 24, 2022
3:00 pm · 6:00 pm

Fairfield Farmers Wednesday Market is being held in Central Park in downtown Fairfield. Features vegetables, fruits, fresh farm eggs, baked goods, wooden crafts, flowers, and more.

Additional Event Dates

• 8/31/2022
• 9/7/2022
• 9/14/2022
• 9/21/2022
• 9/28/2022

For More Information
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Market Storytime

Fairfield, IA

August 24, 2022
4:00 pm · 4:45 pm

Join Youth Services Librarian Alecs Mickunas for stories, songs, and fingerplays during the Wednesday afternoon Farmer's Market. Stories will be selected for infants through children age 5 but all are welcome to attend.

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library.

For all other questions, contact Youth Services Librarian Alecs Mickunas at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3.

For More Information
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FPL Poetry Club

104 W. Adams
Fairfield, IA
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August 25, 2022
5:00 pm · 6:00 pm

Join librarian Alecs Mickunas for Poetry Club the last Thursday of every month (April 28, 5-6 p.m.) at the library. Participants are encouraged to bring a poem they would like to read and discuss together. The poem you select may be one by a favorite poet or a poem you have written yourself. If you would like us to make copies of your chosen poem, please email the poem to circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us and we will bring them to the meeting for you!

This event is for all ages and is open to the general public. Poetry Club meets in person in the meeting room (entrance just to the right after entering the main lobby doors).

Additional Dates:

• 9/29/2022
• 10/27/2022
• 12/29/2022

 

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Fairfield Farmers Market - Saturdays at Howard Park

E Grimes Ave. and N. Court St.
Fairfield, IA
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August 27, 2022
8:00 am · 1:00 pm

Fairfield Farmers Saturday Market is being held in Howard Park in Fairfield. We are open Saturdays from 8am - 1pm.

Features vegetables, fruits, fresh farm eggs, baked goods, wooden crafts, flowers, and more.

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Mushroom Foray

22895 Lacey Trail
Keosauqua, IA
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August 27, 2022
9:00 am · 11:00 am

Come explore the fascinating world of Fungi! Exploding sac fungi, giant puffballs, delectable Oyster mushrooms and more- the world of Fungi is sure to delight the senses. During the foray we will hike and search for these hidden wonders of nature. Our hike will be led by Laura Semken, Louisa County Naturalist. Laura has been leading mushroom forays for children and families for over 15 years and learns something new every hike.

This is an official Des Moines River Water Trails event co-sponsored by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Jefferson County Conservation. The Des Moines River Water Trail is one of 19 official water trails in Iowa.

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Porchfest

300 American Gothic St.
Eldon, IA
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August 27, 2022
11:00 am · 5:00 pm

Bring your own lawn chairs or lawn blankets and enjoy music from the American Gothic House porch on Saturday, August 27 from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.! This event is FREE.
 
2022 Porchfest line-up
11:00-12:00 p.m. Tom Shadonix, Ottumwa
12:30-1:30 p.m. Wild Bill Willie, Arkansas (originally from Eldon)
2:00-3:00 p.m. Larsen Gardens, Seattle
3:30-4:30 p.m. Days LIVE Music- Lauren Ashworth, Iowa
Also, Gothic Town Grillers will be there!
 
Check them out on each of their facebook pages or instagram!

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Write on Writers @ FPL

104 W Adams
Fairfield, IA
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August 28, 2022
1:30 pm · 3:00 pm

The Write on Writers Group meets on the second and fourth Sunday of the month from 1:30-3:00 PM in the library’s meeting room.  Bring a pen and paper and share what you’ve written in a friendly, open discussion.  No experience is necessary.  All skill levels and writing genres are welcome and there is no charge for the program. 

To register, call the library’s front desk at 641-472-6551 ext. 2.

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Board Game Time @FPL

104 W Adams
Fairfield, IA
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August 29, 2022
1:00 pm · 3:00 pm

Join us every Monday for board games and free hangout time in the FPL meeting room. This is event is part of the Read beyond the Beaten Path 2022 Summer Reading Program and is supported in-part by the generous donations from Walmart, Alliant Energy, and Dollar General.   

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the library.

For all other questions, contact Youth Services Librarian Alecs Mickunas at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3. 

This event is part of the Read Beyond the Beaten Path Summer Reading Program and is supported in-part by financial contributions from Walmart, Alliant Energy, and Dollar General.

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Fairfield Farmers Market

East Burlington and North Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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August 31, 2022
3:00 pm · 6:00 pm

Fairfield Farmers Wednesday Market is being held in Central Park in downtown Fairfield. Features vegetables, fruits, fresh farm eggs, baked goods, wooden crafts, flowers, and more.

Additional Event Dates

• 9/7/2022
• 9/14/2022
• 9/21/2022
• 9/28/2022

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