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 . […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Main Street Iowa Restaurant Week

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 […]

Decorate a Planter Contest

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 […]

Gingerbread Kingdom

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 […]

Luck O’ The Irish

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 […]

Chili Quest & Beer Fest

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 […]

Find Hunny the Bunny

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 […]

Shop Small Shop Hop

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 […]

Downtown Upstairs Tour

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 […]