Main Street Fairfield

06/05/2026

📢Help spread the word!

Bike rentals are here! 🚴‍♂️

Even more reason to visit The Ride Bike Shop in downtown Fairfield!

BIG NEWS, Fairfield! We are now offering bicycle rentals and we couldn't be more excited to help you explore our beautiful town and trails on two wheels!

Whether you're visiting town, showing friends around, someone just itching to try a bike before committing to a purchase or simply looking for a fun way to get outdoors, renting a bike is a great way to experience Fairfield at your own pace.

Rental Rates
• Daily Rental: $45
• Weekly Rental: $250

Available Add-Ons
• Helmet — $5
• Water Bottle Cage — $5
• Lock — $5

Please note that late returns are subject to a $45/day fee.

E-bikes and children's bikes are not available for rent at this time.

Ready to ride? Call The Ride Bike Shop at 641-472-1719 to check availability and reserve your bike today.

To learn more visit our website: https://www.theridefairfield.com/bicycle-rental

06/05/2026

We are overjoyed to partner with Fairfield Beautification Commission to celebrate Excellence in Window Display! 🎉

Especially when the beautiful store front features collaboration from a local artist and neighboring business owner!

06/05/2026

Here’s a behind the scenes photo visiting with Jill Lane, Executive Director of Main Street Fairfield. Providing entertainment for Jill, Rachel prepares her dance moves, while I show my skills as a marionette. A better photo to come soon. -Scott

“I had strings
But now I'm free
There are no strings on me”
-Pinocchio

06/03/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Petal - Flower Boutique ! 🎉

We are excited to announce that Petal has been selected by a panel of peer Main Street communities to partner with Main Street Fairfield in advancing to the state-level application for the Open 4 Business Grant Program.

We are thrilled to support Petal as they advance in this competition and share their vision for growth, innovation, and continued investment in downtown Fairfield.

Please join us in congratulating Cari Anderson and the Petal team on this achievement and wishing them success in the next phase of the process!

🎉🌸👏

05/30/2026

👀 Want more people to notice your business downtown?

Main Street Fairfield’s Downtown Signage Enhancement Grant is officially OPEN — and funding is limited!

Eligible downtown businesses and property owners can apply for a 💰 matching grant up to $2,000 to improve exterior signage, awnings, window graphics, and more.

A great sign does more than look good:
✨ Increases visibility
✨ Brings in foot traffic
✨ Strengthens your brand
✨ Creates a more vibrant downtown experience

Whether you’ve been thinking about adding a blade sign, updating your storefront, or improving your business visibility — now is the time.

🗓 Applications due June 30, 2026
📍 Competitive rolling awards while funding lasts

Visit www.mainstreetfairfield.org for full details and application materials!

Let’s make downtown Fairfield even more welcoming, walkable, and vibrant -one storefront at a time.

05/28/2026

📣New Resource! Main Street Small Business Hub 📣

Small business owners! Need help growing your business but short on time and budget?

Check out the Street America Small Business Hub for free online courses, peer support, and expert resources available 24/7.

Topics include marketing, revenue growth, disaster planning, mental health, and more

✨ Learn at your own pace

✨ Connect with fellow entrepreneurs

✨ Completely FREE

Sign up: https://smallbusiness.mainstreet.org

05/26/2026

🚨 Reminder Downtown Businesses! 🚨

The Main Street Fairfield Downtown Signage Enhancement Matching Grant is NOW OPEN — and we’re encouraging businesses and property owners to apply today!

This limited-time program offers a 💰 1:1 matching grant up to $2,000 for eligible exterior signage improvements within the Main Street Fairfield District.

Looking to add:
✔️ A new blade sign
✔️ Window decals or branding
✔️ Updated awnings
✔️ Improved exterior signage to attract customers

This is a great opportunity to invest in your business while helping create a more vibrant and welcoming downtown Fairfield.

🗓 Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
📍 Awards announced on a rolling basis while funds last!

Visit www.mainstreetfairfield.org to learn more and apply.

05/24/2026

05/22/2026

What an awesome way to celebrate the end of the school year and welcome a new community venue and restaurant to downtown! 🎉

Blue Rose Ballroom & Bistro Iowa is creating the kind of energy that brings people together to create lasting memories.

Cheers to new beginnings!

Huge shoutout to Blue Rose Ballroom and Bistro for hosting all FHS students and staff for lunch today!! Such a great addition to our community! Thank you!!

05/20/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉

We are SO proud to join in announcing that Behner Funeral Home & Crematory and At Home Store are recipients of this year’s AMEX Shop Small Grants! 👏

These awards recognize the incredible work our small businesses are doing to strengthen downtown Fairfield and serve our community every day.

We’ll be sharing more in the coming days about both grant applications and how they plan to use the awarded funds — but for now, join us in congratulating At Home Store and Behner Funeral Home & Crematory! 🏆

For information about grant opportunities like this, please contact Main Street Fairfield Executive Director Jill Lane at [email protected].

🎉 Big news! 🎉

In partnership with American Express®, we are thrilled to announce more than 500 recipients of the Amex Shop Small® Grants Program, awarding over $10 million in funding to small businesses across the country. Each recipient has received a $20,000 grant to help them grow, innovate, and support their local communities.

Meet the grant recipients here: https://mainstreet.org/the-latest/news/more-than-500-small-business-owners-awarded-20-000-amex-shop-small-grants