30th Anniversary Celebration

Downtown

Join us this Friday as we celebrate 30 years of Spencer Main Street at "The Chill" sponsored by Community Bank at The Bear! Everyone who comes will be entered in to win a door prize. We will draw a name every 15 minutes starting at 5:30. Main Street is also selling 50/50 raffle tickets and the winner […]

Ice Cream Social

Let's get together for a good old fashioned ice cream social August 31st. It's just $1 a scoop, toppings are free at West 5th and Grand Avenue.

Wine Stroll

This annual event has become a favorite in Spencer and for downtown business owners. For only $10 you get a commemorative wine glass and a passport to sample wine and hors d'oeuvres at 10 different stores. Register now at https://goalkick.wufoo.com/forms/main-street-wine-stroll/ . You can pick up your glass at Carlson Property Management's former office building at 318 Grand […]

Decorate a Planter Contest

Spencer IA, United States

It's time for our 2nd annual Decorate a Planter Contest on or near Grand Avenue. This year's theme: Celebrating 30 years of Spencer Main Street~ the PEARL of the Midwest (your decorations must have a pearl).  Top place winners score $150 in Main Street Money. The categories are Business, Individual/Group and People's Choice Award. Contact […]

Small Business Saturday

Spencer IA, United States

Spencer Main Street is kicking off the Holiday Shopping Season on Small Business Saturday  November 25th with some freebies and fun.  You'll find us at 318 Grand Ave (formerly Steven's Jewelry & Carlson Property Management) from 9:00-11:00 am. We will  be serving  coffee and mini-muffins provided by Modern Woodmen of America plus we are giving […]

Gingerbread Kingdom

This has become a fun holiday tradition for families. Bring the little ones and decorate a little graham cracker gingerbread house in the Spencer Area Activity Center (formerly the old Middle School) December 3rd from 1:00-3:15 pm.  This for children ages pre-K through 2nd grade with an adult supervisor. Space is limited so registration is […]

Grand Meander

Downtown

What better way to kick off the Holidays and get into the spirit of the season than with Grand Meander. Bring the family and stroll up and down Grand Avenue. There will be lots to see, hear and eat! Santa will make his grand appearance at 6:00 and will stop to light the Jaycees tree […]

Tuba Christmas

If you haven't been to Tuba Christmas, make this the year you attend this free concert. Christmas carols come to life in a whole new way with the help of our guest conductor Alan Berdahl from Sioux Falls during Grand Meander December 4th.  It's new a new location this year: The Spencer Area Activity Center […]

Downtown Upstairs Tour

We are taking you on a guided historic tour of  5 downtown upstairs buildings on Saturday May 5th starting at 10:00 am starting at front room of Terrazzo Coffeehouse . We will be touring several floors of the old Tangney Hotel, Midwest Piano, The Hen House, Clay Country Farm Bureau and the new lofts above […]

Flagfest

Spencer's annual celebration called Flagfest is June 8, 9 & 10 put on by the Spencer Chamber of Commerce.  A few of the attractions include Animal Fest Exotic Petting Zoo and Pony Rides all weekend.  The Inflatables will be available FREE on Friday from 4 to 8 pm and Saturday from 1 to 5  pm.  […]

Reflections at Riverside

The Spencer Historical Preservation Commission is presenting it's 3rd annual Reflections at Riverside during Flagfest on Sunday, June 10th. We are portraying 10 influential people of Spencer's yester-year. Meet in front of the Mausoleum at 4:00pm... bring a lawn chair and bug spray.  It's free, fun and so informative!

Main Street Market

In conjunction with SPACE (Spencer Alliance for A Creative Economy), Main Street Market is held for 5 consecutive Thursday evenings on the Clay County Courthouse Lawn from 5-8pm. The band starts at 6pm. July 12th: Itty Bitty Boji Band July 19th: South 71 Acoustic Trio July 26th: Davis Family Band August 2nd: Amber Norgaard August […]