Dexter Centennial Park

03/24/2026

Save the Date!
The White Pole Road Scenic Byway Marathon Sales are happening on Saturday, June 6!

Now’s the time to start sorting, pricing, and getting ready for a fun-filled day of treasures and travelers along the byway. More details will be coming soon, so stay tuned!

📸 We’re also looking for photos from past Marathon Sales to help promote this event on the Travel Iowa website. If you have any great snapshots, please share them in the comments below. We’d love to feature them!

Thanks for helping make this event bigger and better each year!

10/26/2025

We had a great turnout for our annual pumpkin walk at the park this year. The costumes we fantastic and the kids were even better! Thanks everyone for coming out!

09/30/2025

Dexter's Beggars Night is Saturday, October 25!

08/22/2025

Look out!!

08/22/2025

🎉 Get ready, Dexter — Dexter Fest 2025 is back bigger, better, and more FUN than ever! 🌟

Join us SATURDAY for an unforgettable afternoon at the park packed with FREE family-friendly fun:

🚒 Dunk tank thrills courtesy of Dexter Fire & Rescue
🏰 Epic bounce houses & an all-new obstacle course
🫧 Giant, magical bubbles from the Dexter Public Library
🎯 Tons of games with even better PRIZES!
🧺 Visit our local market vendors for fresh finds and unique crafts

We're also celebrating our hometown heroes! Meet a Dallas County Sheriff's Office Iowa deputy, visit with Dexter Fire & Rescue, and check out their awesome first responder vehicles! 🚓🚑

And don’t worry — we’ve got your cravings covered. 😋
🍭 Corndogs, sno cones, funnel cakes & more from our amazing food vendors!

Bring the whole crew — Dexter Fest 2025 is the place to be all weekend! Hope to see you at the Dexter Centennial Park tomorrow! Festivities start immediately after the parade and go until 3:00 PM.

08/22/2025

We have shirts again! Let us know if you need one. $20 each. Adult sizes S - 3XL.

Celebrate in style with a Dexter Fest tshirt! We have Red or Blue, adult sizes up to 3XL. Celena Stanley has them and will be in town tonight (Thursday) and all day tomorrow (Friday). We will also have them for sale at all of our events over the weekend. $20 each. Let us know if you'd like one!

07/29/2025

Mark your calendars for all the great things happening at Dexter Fest this year!

🍽️ Community Dinner
📅 August 22 | 5–7 PM
📍 Join us at the Roundhouse to kick off Dexter Fest weekend!

Enjoy pulled pork, delicious sides, and a drink — all for a free-will donation. Proceeds support Dexter Fest events! The dinner is sponsored in part by Simpson Shear Shop.

🥧 Pie Auction starts at 6 PM — don’t miss your chance to take home a homemade favorite!

🇺🇸 Help us honor our Hometown Heroes!

Come hungry, leave happy! And head on over to the Dexter Fire & Rescue Night Fight Water Fights after dinner!

07/23/2025

Mmmmmm pie! Bring us your best!

★★ Think your homemade pie is hometown-hero worthy? ★★

Show off your award-winning recipe and enter our Pie Baking Contest! Bragging rights (and sweet rewards) await!

To enter, bake TWO of your best recipe and drop off at the at the Roundhouse before Dexter Fest's Community Dinner on Friday, Aug. 22. (Drop-off details to come.)

One pie will be judged by our esteemed judges, including the Dexter's Mayor and will be sold as individual slices. The other pie will be auctioned off whole by West Central Sales and Auction Co starting at 6:00 during our community dinner.

All proceeds help us continue to put on great Dexter Fest events!

07/15/2025

Dexter Fest needs you!! Check us out.

07/15/2025

Dexter Fest is just around the corner! We sent out letters to local businesses asking for donations. We try to get info out to all local businesses, but we miss a few each year. If you haven't received a letter and would like to donate, please reach out us! You can comment on this post, message the Dexter Centennial Park, the Dexter Fest page, or call City hall and they will get you our contact information. This year's theme is Hometown Heroes! Ask us how you can help!!