Fairfield Iowa Convention & Visitors Bureau

"The Friendship Club of Independence, Iowa thoroughly enjoyed a “Mystery Trip” to Fairfield. The CVB did a wonderful job of showing us the highlights of their city. Our people had a very unique experience at Radiance Dairy and loved touring Harper Brush Works and Creative Edge. Our driving tour of the Vedic City and stop at the Raj Health Spa was very educational and inspiring. Lunch at Revelations was delicious. I would highly recommend a visit or tour of this fine city!"

Jan L. Scott, Friendship Club Director
Security State Bank
Independence, Iowa

"Our trip was a Mystery trip and as we were journeying one couple called me over and said, "Are we going to Fairfield?" I asked them why and they replied that they had been on a trip the week before that went to Fairfield. I asked them what they did and luckily none of the two trips were alike. That says so much for Fairfield-so much to do that we didn't have anything repeated. The highlight of the trip had to be the farm, my travelers loved going out into the field and not only seeing the cows but petting them. Of course, the food, the Creative Edge, and the Villages of Van Buren were also favorites. Fairfield is definitely a destination that all bank clubs in Iowa should do. I have shared my itinerary with my Peer Group and I hope you get lots of tours from that."

Ann F. Blumberg
Select 50 Plus Coordinator\RM
Community State Bank

Arts amongst the Cornfields. Broadway in Iowa. See how it's made with Fairfield manufacturing. Bring your group for a unique international experience and see why there is something about Fairfield. You'll like it.

There's something about Fairfield...

Fairfield is Iowa's foremost art colony with diverse cultural events and international cuisine at over 40 restaurants. This Iowa Great Place features year-round family fun at the award-winning 1st Fridays Art Walk and other festivals, abundant recreation, sustainable living and an entrepreneurial spirit uniquely found amongst the cornfields of southeastern Iowa.

Fairfield offers a unique, eclectic scene of art galleries, shops and eateries. Many people's image of southeast Iowa doesn't include the world's premier Ayurvedic health spa, more restaurants per capita than San Francisco or 40 art galleries and venues on the downtown square, but these are some of the many features that make Fairfield a great place to visit and to call home. Our world class arts, theatre and music, combined with our recreational opportunities provide ....something for everyone.

There's something about a Fairfield itinerary that offers tours for the curious.

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Whether it's a mystery tour or a hub and spoke tour, Fairfield delivers for tour planners. Here's what you can see.

There's something about an emergent art scene in Iowa

Fairfield 1st Fridays Art Walk

Fairfield 1st Fridays Art Walk, an Iowa Tourism Event of the Year, is a fusion of all types of art and entertainment held the first Friday of every month, regardless of the weather. Over 35 galleries and art venues featuring over 500 artists, musicians, actors, writers, poets, and dancers are free and open to the public. The 1st Fridays Art Walks highlight Fairfield's arts and culture, unique shops, and entrepreneurial spirit. There is something different every month, something fun for everyone.

There's something about Local Creative Energy at work. For more information and a complete list of each month's themes for Fairfield 1st Fridays Art Walk, visit www.FairfieldArtWalk.com.

Fairfield 1st Fridays Art Walk 'All Things Italian' - June

Iowa is not traditionally known for Italian deserts served at sidewalk cafes, a Zampogna playing traditional bagpipes and tenors signing arias. During 'All Things Italian' the Fairfield Square has the feel of an Italian 'piazza' street festival. The All Things Italian festival features continuous live Italian musical performances in the gazebo, Madonarri sidewalk art, an elaborate street art form in chalk innovated in Italy, and Pulicinella puppet show. Art galleries, merchants and restaurants host local and regional arts and entertainment with an Italian flair.

Fairfield 1st Fridays Art Walk 'All Things Local' - September

Celebrate the family farm and the art of abundant living as Fairfield showcases 'All Things Local' and experiences the popular buy fresh, buy local scene. The celebration features fresh, local food including local produce vendors, root beer floats with homemade rootbeer and ice cream, apple juice pressed on site, slices of pie with local apples, blackberries and other locally grown fruit. Where else can you experience modern abstract art across the street from blacksmith demonstrations - only at the 1st Fridays Art Walk, 'All Things Local.'

Fairfield 1st Fridays Art Walk 'Oktoberfest' - October

Put on your lederhosen and grab your stein as Fairfield celebrates the taste of Germany with an emphasis on quilt and fiber art. Enjoy the festival in style with German beer and wine tasting, authentic German food and drink, polka music and horse-drawn carriage rides.

There's Something About Broadway in Iowa

The Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts is the first theater in the United States to be named for the celebrated composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim. The Way Off Broadway musical theatre shows feature Broadway actors combined with the finest talent in the Midwest, performing everything from classic favorites to cutting-edge new works. The Performance Plus series includes popular music groups, children's series, and family events.

For more information about upcoming performances, please visit the Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts website.

There's something about a tour operator providing a tour for the curious in Fairfield

Where else but Fairfield, Iowa can you get a hands on experience visiting:

Maharishi University of Management campus tour and see the Patanjali Golden Domes where students and faculty of the University and the local community practice Transcendental Meditation, including Yogi Flying, twice a day.

Maharishi Vedic City, which has been tabbed the "Most Exotic City in the Midwest," displays Sthyapatya Veda Architecture, as each building faces east and has a central silent space and a golden roof ornament.

The Raj, recently featured in an article on MSNBC.com, was named a life-changing escape, recognizing it in the Health and Wellness category by Sherman Travel. Group tours get an introduction to an ancient whole-body Indian health care philosophy and practice.

There's something about the way Fairfield makes it

Manufacturing remains important to Fairfield's economy and groups can get up-close and personal at Bovard Studios and see how beautiful stained glass is created. Creative Edge demonstrates the art of water-jet fabrication of floor medallions, water jet marble, granite and ceramic tile murals. Harper Brush demonstrates how a 100 year old company remains the home of old fashioned quality and innovated brushes and brooms in a tour that begins with a piece of wood and takes groups through the detailed process of creating a cleaning tool.

There's something about a Fairfield itinerary

The Fairfield Iowa Convention and Visitors Bureau provides many services to make your group visit to Fairfield, Maharishi Vedic City and southeast Iowa enjoyable and affordable.

• Tour Planning
• Step on Guides
• DVD and Photographs
• Brochures
• Bus Parking
• Special Rates/Discounts

Visit TravelFairfieldIowa.com and call 641-472-2828 to provide an opportunity for your group to visit Fairfield - We think you'll like it!