Downtown Business/Retail Meeting

City Council Chambers

Guest Speakers: Clay County Attorney Kristi Kuester and Spencer Police Chief Mark Warburton Goal is to get feedback from businesses as to what they’d like to see from Main Street. We have a quick building survey for them to fill out and then our speakers will touch on Shoplifting and Fraudulent checks. What rights do […]

Luck of the Irish Event

Participating stores in the Main Street District will offer 17% (for St. Patty’s Day) off a single item or service in their store. Customers can register once in as many stores as they want. The more stores you register at, the better chances you have to win. At the end of the day we draw […]

Downtown Upstairs Tour

May is National Historic Preservation Month and what better way to celebrate than to go on a downtown upstairs tour. Registration is at Sisters Cafe starting at 9am~Tour starts at 10am . The $20 registration fee includes a roll, coffee and juice that morning. Your upstairs guided tour will include the former Hallmark, Jimmy Johns, […]

Flagfest

Join us on Grand Avenue and celebrate the 33rd Flagfest Parade 11:00am June 10th.

Reflections at Riverside

In conjunction with the Historic Preservation Commission, a cast of "characters" portray Spencer's forefathers who are buried at Riverside Cemetery.

Main Street Market

In conjunction with SPACE (Spencer Alliance For A Creative Economy) for 5 consecutive Thursdays this summer you can enjoy free music, handmade crafts and locally grown vegetables and desserts on the Clay County Courthouse lawn. Plus, there will always be a vendor/non-profit organization selling a full meal deal!  It runs July 13, 20, 27 and […]

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 […]