Spencer Main Street

Shop Small Wrap
2019-11-30 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Need a break from shopping? We can help you bargain hunters during Shop Small Saturday! Come back to Arts on Grand and the The Spencer Main Street Elves will wrap your gifts, for a free will donation. Bring in any gift you want wrapped and we will lighten your holiday load!

Shop Small Saturday
2019-11-30 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Make this the biggest day of the year for Downtown Spencer Businesses! On Saturday November 30th from 9am-3pm pick up your shopping bag at our Small Business Headquarters is Arts On Grand (408 Grand) filled with coupons good ONLY that day. We will have complimentary coffee and pastries plus you can register to win fabulous door prizes. A lucky Grand Prize winner will score $300 from Northwest Bank. Then shop local till you about drop! Once you found your bargains, bring them back to AOG and Spencer Main Street volunteers will wrap them for you for a good will offering!

Decorate a Planter Contest
2019-11-16 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
“The Magic of Mistletoe is Oh So Grand” is this year’s theme for the planters on Grand. We are only do the square ones ON GRAND because the City will be painting the others. Judging is on Nov. 16th at 10:00 am and your design must include at least one sprig of Mistletoe. 3 Winning Categories: Business, Individual/Organization, People’s Choice. Winners get $150 in Main Street Money. Contact Nancy at 262-7247 or nancy.mainstreet@smunet.net to get assigned a planter!

Wine Stroll
2019-10-10 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
Our annual Downtown Wine Stroll is a grape smashing good time. It will be October 10th from 5-7:30 pm and the $10 cost includes a keepsake wine glass, plus tasty treats at each participating business. Get your glass and passport at Arts On Grand ~408 Grand Ave – Doors open at 4:30 pm. Stroll starts at 5.
Register Here
The cost goes up to $15 day of the event.

Ice Cream Social
2019-08-22 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
We are celebrating the start of the new school year with a good old fashioned Ice Cream Social on August 22rd at West 5th and Grand from 5-7pm. A buck a scoop and all the toppings are free! Plus there is root beer if you want to make a float.

Downtown Crazy Days
2019-07-25 - 2019-07-27
Get ready to shop til you drop from July 25th -July 27th in downtown Spencer! While you’re shopping, Main Street Volunteers will be handing out water to keep you hydrated! (We don’t really want you to drop) Plus this year you can enjoy a cocktail and bite outside at 2 different Sidewalk Cafes at Weasy’s or Taqueria el Tapatio.

Main Street Market
2019-07-11 17:00 - 2019-08-08 20:00 (America/Chicago)
This is a joint effort between SPACE (Spencer Alliance for A Creative Economy) and Main Street. It starts July 11th and runs every Thursday night for 5 weeks on the lawn of the Clay County Courthouse from 5-8pm. Vendors can set up for free and a non-profit organization will be providing a low cost meal every week. Plus you can enjoy live music from 6-8pm.
July 11th Food Vendor: Spencer Area Activity Center
Music: Denny Nelson Band
July 18th Food Vendor: Farm Bureau (Reins of Hope)
Music: Jack Ryan & Friends
July 25th Food Vendor: Clay County 4-H
Music: South 71 Trio
Aug. 1st Food Vendor: Clay County 4-H
Music: Itty Bitty Boji Band
Aug. 8th Food Vendor: Grace United Methodist Church
Music: Ukulele Band opens for Municipal Band

Main Street 5K & Fun Run During Flagfest
2019-06-08 07:30 - 08:30 (America/Chicago)
You can still register to run and support your local Main Street Non-Profit Group! Start your Flagfest Parade Day with a morning workout. Join us for a 5K or 1 mile fun run on June 8th starting at the Spencer Hospital Park. Warm up is at 7:15am, race time 7:30am. Cost is $20 and includes a moisture wicking shirt. To ensure a shirt register by May 23.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Main Street's Annual Meeting
2019-05-07 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago)
Please join the Spencer Main Street Board of Directors and committee volunteers as we celebrate our 32nd fabulous year as a Main Street Community on May 4th starting at 5:00 at Arts On Grand. We will have food and drinks available. Our short program begins at 5:45 pm. Everyone is invited.

Downtown Upstairs Tour
2019-05-04 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Put on your comfy shoes & grab a flashlight and join us for our 3rd annual Downtown Upstairs Tour on May 4th. For $20 you will get an exclusive guided-tour upstairs 5 buildings downtown including the Union Block above Klinkerbelle’s and Spencer Sewing, Medlar building (2 apartments above To Dye For Hair Salon), Masonic Temple and a Spencer School Apartment (former Middle School). Your ticket includes a cinnamon roll, coffee and juice at Spencer Area Activity Center. Registration and breakfast begin at 9. Tour starts promptly at 10. Tickets available day of, same price. Thank you to the Spencer Historic Preservation Commission for helping with this event.

Shop Small Shop Hop
2019-04-27 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
We are hopping into Spring with EXCLUSIVE SALES downtown on April 27th. Pick up your bag full of coupons (good that day only) between 9 & Noon at 404 Grand (old Beehive) then shop all day! While you are at our Shop Hop headquarters you can register to win one of the many door prizes we have from local stores. The Clay County 4-H Rabbit Ranglers will be be hosting live Rabbit Hopping at 10:00, Noon and 2:00 in front of the old Hallmark Building. So get your bunny ears on and shop til’ you hop!

Find Hunny the Bunny
2019-04-01 - 2019-04-27
It’s like Elf on the Shelf, but for Spring! Find Hunny the Bunny in a different downtown store everyday in April (except Sundays). Spencer Main Street will post what store she’ll be in that day-you go find her-post a picture on FB and tag the store. You also be eligible to register to win $100 in Main Street Money at the end of the month at our Shop Small Shop Hop. Happy Hunny Hunting!

Chili Quest & Beer Fest
2019-03-28 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
This one is for you beer drinkers! Stroll down Grand Avenue on Thursday, March 28th and try a taste of chili and a swig of beer from participating businesses. $10 in advance, $15 day of . Pick up your passport & beer bug mug at 318 Grand Ave starting at 4:30 pm. Register Now, the link is listed below or reserve a spot by calling 712-262-7246.

Register Here

Luck O' The Irish
2019-03-16 | Downtown
Downtown Spencer is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by offering savings and a little pot of gold! On Saturday March 16th, participating businesses will offer 17% off something in their store. While you are shopping you can register to win $50.17 in Main Street Money. You can register at as many stores as you want… the more places you go, the better your chances to win! May the Luck O’ the Irish be with you always.

Gingerbread Kingdom
2018-12-02 12:00 - 14:15 (America/Chicago)
Gingerbread Kingdom is the perfect activity for the little ones this Holiday Season on Sunday, December 2nd. Children (and an adult helper) ages Pre K – 2nd grade can decorate their very own mini-gingerbread house and take it home. All the materials will be provided. We have 3 time slots, but space is limited so you have to register ahead of time. Same location as last year: Spencer Area Activity Center (old Middle School). Happy Decorating!
https://goalkick.wufoo.com/forms/spencer-main-street-gingerbread-kingdom-2018/

Decorate a Planter Contest
2018-10-16 08:00 - 2018-11-17 11:00 (America/Chicago)
It’s that time of year friends! It’s our planter decorating contest season. Our theme is “All grand things Poinsettia to Downtown Spencer”. Your design needs to withstand our wind & weather, be big enough to be seen and have a poinsettia in it.
There are 3 categories: Business, Group/Individual & People’s Choice. The prizes are $150 for each category in Main Street Money.
Call or email Nancy to reserve a planter 262-7246 nancy.mainstreet@smunet.
Judging is November 17th at 11:00 am.

Main Street Iowa Restaurant Week
2018-09-14 - 2018-09-23
September 14-23 we hope you eat out downtown as much as possible. Participating restaurants will be offering specials and you have a chance to register and win Gift Cards to those awesome eateries. The 11 participating restaurants are HyVee Kitchen, Terrazzo, Pizza Ranch, Jimmy Johns, Taqueria el Tapatio, Chen’s Garden, Sisters Mainstreet Cafe, Weasy’s, Grand Lunchbox, Godfather’s Pizza, The Bear Coffeehouse & Wine Bar

Main Street Market
2018-07-12 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
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 9th: Spencer Municipal Band

Reflections at Riverside
2018-06-10 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Chicago)
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!

Flagfest
2018-06-08 - 2018-06-10
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. Concessions featuring your favorite summer treats will be located at East Leach Park late Friday into Sunday. In addition, the famous Flagfest Parade, Grand Cruise, the “Chill” Summer Social featuring the band Decoy, the Flight Breakfast, Buffalo Ridge Renegades, Jaycees Movie in the Park and so much more.
Watch for Spencer Main Street’s Float during the parade Saturday, June 9 at 11:00 and the Chill will be outside The Bear Coffeehouse & Wine Bar Saturday night.

Downtown Upstairs Tour
2018-05-05 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
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 Cannon Moss. Your $20 entry fee will include a McCreary’s Catering cinnamon roll, coffee and juice. Register online now:
https://goalkick.wufoo.com/forms/downtown-upstairs-tour-may-5th-2018/

Tuba Christmas
2017-12-04 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
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 (formerly the Spencer Middle School) at 6:30. SAAC will also be offering desserts and coffee for a free will offering. Please use the West Side Door

Grand Meander
2017-12-04 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | 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 outside the Police Station. Hope to see you there.

Gingerbread Kingdom
2017-12-03 13:00 - 15:15 UTC
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 required:
https://goalkick.wufoo.com/forms/spencer-main-street-gingerbread-kingdom-2017/

Small Business Saturday
2017-11-25 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 out Shop Small Bags filled with coupons to downtown businesses good for that day only~NOV. 25th in downtown Spencer. Register to win some door prizes and maybe you’ll even find some Main Street Money in your bag.
Ready. Set. Shop Small!

Decorate a Planter Contest
2017-11-02 08:00 - 2017-11-18 10:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 Nancy to be assigned a planter at 262-7246 or nancy.mainstreet@smunet.net. Judging takes place on November 18th at 11:00 AM. Remember to try and weather-proof your designs as much as possible!

Wine Stroll
2017-10-19 17:30 - 19:00 UTC
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 starting at 4:45pm on October 19th. Cheers!

Ice Cream Social
2017-08-31 17:00 - 19:00 UTC
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.

30th Anniversary Celebration
2017-08-11 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | 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 takes half the pot in Main Street Money (winner does not need to be present to win)
This month’s event will feature live music by Storm Rising and refreshments and free hors d’oeuvres prepared by The Bear Coffeehouse and Wine Bar as well as Gary’s On The River.

Crazy Days Downtown Spencer
2017-07-27 - 2017-07-29 | Downtown
July 27, 28 & 29 join downtown business owners for great deals and steals!!
