September is hopping!

Sep 06, 2023

So many fun things to do in Greenfield this month!

As Farmers Markets come to a season end, we invite you to come shop the vendors, enjoy entertainment, and savor great food on the Square.


September 7 Live music by Kyle Jorgensen. Walking Taco meal by the Greenfield Business Women. Sponsored by FNB Bank.


September 14 Live music by Rattlesnake Country. Food by Soulshine Food Truck & Catering. Sponsored by Adair County Health System


September 21 Farm Safety activities by Adair County Farm Bureau and a meal by the Adair County Cattlemen.


September 28 the vendors will be on the square, but the meal will be in the former fire station as its the annual Pancake Supper to kick off Homecoming festivities.


There are so many more opportunities to catch good food and entertainment:


September 7 is the Annual Harvest Kick-Off lunch at Farm Bureau


September 9 the Nodaway Valley Dance Team will host a fundraising Breakfast in the Fareway Parking Lot


September 16 "J2B2" will fill the Warren Cultural Center auditorium with live bluegrass music.


September 17 The Emmanuel Lutheran Praise Team will hold a free will donation concert at The Gathering Place (former Presbyterian Church)


also, on September 17 there will be a Picnic Theater at the Wallace Farm


The weekend after Labor Day is always the time to shop great deals in Greenfield! Check out the annual Adair County Swap Meet at the Adair County Fairgrounds, City Wide Garage Sales throughout town, and weekend specials at many of the merchants.


The annual Veteran's Resource Fair by the Adair County Veterans Affairs will be September 14. Adair County Veterans and their spouses are encouraged to attend this event to learn more about the resources available to them in Adair County, enjoy a free lunch and some giveaways. Thanks to all Veterans for their service to our country!


Vendor & Craft shows will help you celebrate the change in seasons with plenty of fall festivities, seasonal decor and gift ideas!


September 15-16 is the Annual Picket Fence Boutique and has a new location this year as it will be at The Gathering Place


September 17 is the Fall Fest at the Adair County Fairgrounds - we have a feeling this is going to be a blast! A huge variety of vendors, food trucks, activities for all ages, a car show and more!


September 23 comes the Adair County Sports Card Show - dealers from across Iowa convene at The Gathering Place to buy, sell, or trade sports cards, autographs, memorabilia, and collectibles.



Check out the event calendar to get more information about these events. 

 

October Update

By Stacie Eshelman • 12 Oct, 2022
Chamber/Main Street & Devlopment Committees Updates

Housing Survey

11 Mar, 2022
Please help us collect data on a Housing Survey to complete a housing needs assessment for our community. Greenfield Community Development is working on a Housing Study with the Southern Iowa Council of Governments. We need input from the community about housing in Greenfield. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey so that we have adequate data to complete a comprehensive study. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/greenfieldhousingstudy

Quarterly Update

11 Mar, 2022
2019 First Quarter Program Update:

Great fun at Spook the Loop!

11 Mar, 2022
Spook the Loop & Trunk or Treat has become a wonderful tradition in our community. Thanks to the 54 businesses/organizations/individuals that passed out treats to just over 500 kids. What a great way to make memories with our family and friends!

Hot off the Press! New Design Guidelines

11 Mar, 2022
The Historic Preservation Commission worked hard over the past couple of years establishig new design guidelines for the Greenfield Public Square Historic District. These guidelines will be a valuable resource to commercial building owners as well as the Main Street Design Committee and City of Greenfield as they work to maintaine and improve commercial buildings in the community; especially those with historic significance. Please join the commission in a release party to discuss the guidelines and how they can be used as a tool in our community

Market Study for Greenfield Business Owners and Consumers

11 Mar, 2022
Greenfield Chamber/Main Street & Development applied for and received Market Study and Strategies technical assistance program from Main Street Iowa. Knowing and understanding what’s happening within the local target market helps you capitalize on local strengths as well as develop strategies to overcome challenges small business owners face. Market analysis is an essential tool for identifying those options and for weighing the pros and cons of each choice. Advances in technology and the rapid growth of online shopping and the impact it is having on bricks-and-mortar retail further emphasis the shifting economic landscape, meaning that your districts economy is constantly evolving. The Main Street Iowa Market Study and Strategies Training helps local leaders better understand current conditions and brings together the Main Street Four Points to develop strategies to move the community forward in a more focused approach. This information will help your local team better understand the local market, how to promote the district’s defining assets to support the buy-local experience and identify product and service lines that might provide opportunities for expansion. The local Main Street team will be conducting a series of surveys. The Consumer Survey is for anyone to take that has ever been to Greenfield. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Greenfield_21ConsumerSurvey The Business Survey is only targeted to business owners in the Greenfield community. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/21_Greenfield_Business_OnlineLink
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