Visit Fairfield

08/22/2026

We checked. Your bike would also like to get out of the house this weekend.
Fairfield Loop Trail
📷Werner Elmker

08/21/2026

Have you found this downtown Fairfield alley yet? Mosaics like this can have you hunting for days to identify pieces of mom's good china.
(want a hint at the location? It's not on Main Street but it lingers close by)
Find other public art pieces; https://www.visitfairfieldiowa.com/outdoor-art-tour-off-the-wall

08/20/2026

Has spooky season begun? James A Beck House always commits to the season.

The Bats are Back in Town!!!

Long history of bats in the belfry here at the James A Beck House
Which is how we got our original mantle back that was taken out of the house to resolve a bat issue back in the 1970s.

But last night marked the first night of their return since we have been here.
Caught 1 earlier today but then later this evening we found another
flying down the hallway of the 2nd floor as it flew down the main staircase to the first floor.
We caught it and released it but after talking to previous owners it will likely return. So might be time to break out the Batmitten Rackets and find how they are making their way in.
Its always something...

08/20/2026

Your weekend begins TONIGHT!

📍Thursday Night Gravel Ride
The Ride
Thursday, Aug 20 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

📍The Thirsty Word: Spicy Word!
Café Paradiso
Thursday, August 20, 7:30 PM

📍Game Club
Wanderer's Haul
Aug 20 & Aug 24

📍When the Maharishi Came to Town
Fairfield Arts & Convention Center
Friday, August 21 | 7:00 PM

📍Movies at Central Park: Beethoven (1992)
Central Park
Friday, August 21 | Movie begins at dusk

📍Farmer’s Market
Howard Park
Saturday, August 22 | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍Michal Shababo
Café Paradiso
Saturday, August 22 | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

📍Atwood’s August Shopping Weekend: Fall Finds & Favorites
Friday, August 21 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, August 22 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, August 23 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM

📍Childhood Memories: A Nostalgic Exhibition with Amy Weeks
Freeform Art Gallery
508 N. 2nd St., Suite 104, Fairfield, IA
August 4 – August 29
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Thursday, 6:00 – 9:00 PM;
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍Photography: Gillian Brown
ICON Contemporary Art
58 N. Main St., Fairfield, IA
August 7-October 17
Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 12:00 – 4:00 PM

08/18/2026

Hey Des Moines. Looking good. Really. 🌽🎡

But while everyone is talking about the Iowa State Fair, we'd just like to casually mention that the very first Iowa State Fair was held right here in Fairfield in 1854.

We hosted it again in 1855 before the fair began making its way around Iowa and eventually settled in Des Moines.

So enjoy the butter cow. Eat something questionable on a stick. Ride the Giant Slide.

We'll just be over here remembering where it all started. 😉

Fairfield, Iowa. State Fair original.

08/18/2026

We’re celebrating with the Fairfield Community School District today as they kick off their quest to be a destination district. We are here for the ride!

08/17/2026

Welcome returning and new MIU students. We're excited to have you here and if you need help exploring the town, check out our visitors guide: https://www.visitfairfieldiowa.com/plan/request-visitors-guide
Maharishi International University

08/17/2026

You could cross this bridge on the Fairfield Loop Trail and completely miss one of its best details.

Look down.

Inset into the concrete curb are 171 ceramic tiles created by high school art students, many featuring drawings inspired by Fairfield's industrial history and Louden Manufacturing.

Cows. Weather vanes. Machinery. A "revolving head." Things get wonderfully peculiar when you start looking closely.

You'll find them on the BNSF bridge over the railroad tracks near Walton Lake.

So yes, ride the Loop.

But every once in a while, get off the bike and look around.

You might be surprised by what Fairfield tucked into the scenery.

08/14/2026

On your next visit, you can scoot around town in style!

Big News! We Now Have E-Bike Rentals!

Looking for a little extra help on the hills or wanting to explore a little farther? Our new e-bike rentals are here and ready to ride!

They're a great way to cruise around town, check out the local trails, and enjoy the ride without working quite so hard.

E-bike rentals are $60/day.
At this time, e-bike rentals are not available at a weekly rate.

Stop by The Ride Bike Shop or give us a call if you'd like to reserve one. We can't wait for you to try them out! https://www.theridefairfield.com/bicycle-rental

08/14/2026

Maybe your weekend doesn't need more plans.

Maybe it needs a paddle. A trail. A campfire. A place where the loudest thing competing for your attention is a bird with something to say.

You can fill a Fairfield weekend if you want to.

You can also leave some room in it.

Less crowds. More this.

📍 Fairfield, Iowa