Fairfield Convention & Visitors Bureau

Yep, those “good vibration” guys are doing a show in Fairfield on Labor Day and the organizers are planning a great afternoon!  The Nadas from Des Moines will be opening at 12:30 and the Beach Boys take the stage at 2.  The Fairfield Middle School, 404 W. Fillmore, will be a rockin’ place. Folks are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs (and your friends!) and make a fun afternoon out of it.  I understand that there will be lots of food and beverages for sale.  It’s a great way to end the summer… come on out and have a great time!

Lt. Governor Patty Judge has been traveling the state visiting some of Iowa’s well-known attractions and hidden treasures. This morning she stopped in Fairfield to tour the Stephen Sondheim Center and was welcomed by a great crowd, including Fairfield’s Mayor Ed Malloy, Senator Becky Schmitz, members of the City Council, the Chamber of Commerce and other community leaders.  One thing that really impressed me was her conviction that Iowa offers lots of great vacation options which are sometimes overlooked because they are so close to home.

I think we really surprised her when we took her up on stage to be part of the cast of Way Off Broadway’s Pirates of Penzance.  She was very brave and donned a pirate hat for a special photo opportunity.

Yo ho ho Patty!  Thanks for stopping in Fairfield!

The BYU Ballroom Dancers are coming back!  This time they will be doing several dance demos and short performances, followed by a ballroom dance lesson for the community.  Where else can you spend a fun afternoon watching top level ballroom dance up close and then learning some dance moves to use on your own?  This is going to be fun!!!!!  This Saturday, June 13 at 1:00 pm at the Sondheim Center.

So come on out to watch, come on out to dance, but come early… tickets go on sale at 10 am Saturday June 13th.  All seats are $5.

June’s 1st Fridays Art Walk is almost here.   Yep, this Friday, June 5th will bring the Italian transformation to the Fairfield Square.  Of course there will be food!!!  Get in line for your lasagne & cannolis.  Last year was a sell out and it was so good.  I’m also looking forward to the renowned juggler, Doug Grew.  What a hoot that should be!  The weather is promising to hold on to some sunshine, making this a great night to eat, drink and look at art!

Speaking of art, the Fairfield Art Association will be unveiling its mannequin project that night.  This should be crazy fun as 12 groups of artists have decorated mannequins with recycled goods.  I’ve gotten a preview & there are some creative people in this town!  Hats off to Suzan Kessel for bringing this project into reality.  You’ve gotta see Mark Schafer’s courthouse bustier!

See ya’ Friday!

May 2nd, 7:00 pm

Brigham Young University Ballroom Dance Company

Capture the Magic

This will be an unforgetable evening of Ballroom Dance and glamour! (check out the videos on the home page of this website)

It’s almost here and if you don’t have your ticket, RUN, don’t walk to the Convention Center Box Office or visit www.iowatix.com and get your ticket.

• 1st of all, this will be an amazing show
• 2ndly, over 200 tickets have already been sold
• and last but not least, you don’t want to get caught in line getting tickets at the last minute and miss part of the show!

The award winning Fairfield 1^st Fridays Art Walk will present the inaugural November American Craft and Art show November 7 – 8 at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center. The November Art Walk will also feature the Fairfield art galleries and venues. The American Craft and Art show will feature over 40 vendors featuring jewelry, paintings, ceramics, quilts and a variety of craftspeople creating, demonstrating and selling original items. (more…)