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 shop space!

Main Street Washington
April 10, 2025

FARMERS MARKET OPENS MAY 15th!

Vendors are encouraged to join the market meeting on April 19th, 9am, at City Hall/Fire Station.

GRANTS AVAILABLE

MSW’s Design Committee is proud to announce that grants are available to our downtown district!

New this year: Micro-DIG for facade & art projects up to $10,000 + traditional DIG!

Main Street Iowa’s Challenge Grant information has been released. Check out our website and fill out the local app if you’re interested.

Open 4 Business Competition is on! Apps are due May 1st.

Learn more about available grants →

Coming up THIS weekend

3RD ANNUAL FARM TO FILM FEST

Historic State Theatre | Downtown Washington, Iowa

*Spoiler* not all of the films are about farming lol

Visit Downtown Washington this weekend for a fabulous time viewing over 40 films! (or just watch 5 of them, totally up to you, it’s a ‘choose your own adventure’ type thing)

The F2F volunteers have been working their tails off to get all 5 venues ready for your viewing pleasure. Kick the weekend off with a FREE concert at JP’s 207 on Friday, April 11th. The Buckmiller Schwager Band will be playing right after a special screening of the film they were featured in last year, ‘To Memphis & Back’. Come at 5p for the film & 6p for the show. Saturday starts at the Historic State Theatre, then enjoy walking around downtown for the rest of the films. Sunday, you’ll see local historian, Mike Zahs & movie poster pro, Mike Piepel before choosing what films to see all afternoon!

Find the film schedule & more →

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UPCOMING EVENTS

FREE CONCERT & F2F

Screen ‘To Memphis & Back’ at 5p then enjoy a free concert by the featured band at JP’s 207! Enjoy the rest of the fest Saturday & Sunday!

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EASTER EGG FESTIVAL

Mama Llama’s Barn has knocked it out of the park for their annual fest! Join them on April 12th for a hoppin’ good time!

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WSB EASTER BUNNY

Stop into the Washington State Bank lobby between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM on Friday, April 18th to visit the Easter Bunny and grab a photo!

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MARKET VENDOR MEETING

Looking to join the Downtown Washington Farmers Market this season? Come to the meeting!

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COMMUNITY ART EVENT

The Lincoln Elementary Art Service Club invites you to the bandstand on April 25th to leave your mark!

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KEWASH HALF MARATHON

Run the half, 5k or 10k on the beautiful KeWash Trail & historic downtown on April 26th!

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POP-UP PLAY CAFE

A couple of local ladies are testing the waters for a play cafe downtown. Don’t miss this pop-up on April 26th from 8a-4p!

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SPRING CRAFT SHOW

It wouldn’t be Spring without the Chamber Craft Show! Nearly 100 vendors & 10 food trucks, be sure to visit Downtown Washington on May 3rd!

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WE WANT TO KNOW…

Nominate something that you think is the Coolest Thing Made in Iowa!

SUBMIT NOMINATION → here

Move to Downtown Washington

OPPORTUNITIES ON MAIN

If you’ve been wanting to move your office, restaurant or boutique to our beautiful & historic downtown, here are some opportunities for you to check out!