Community Connections- Bloomfield's Hometown Radio 106.9 FM
2022-09-22 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Bloomfield Main Street Office, 101 E. Franklin Street, Bloomfield, IA, 52537, United States

Experience Main Street Committee Meeting
2023-01-05 08:15 - 09:00

Shop Local Saturday
2023-02-11
Come shop Bloomfield’s local businesses in the downtown! This event will happen the second Saturday of the month in conjunction with the Indoor Farmers’ Market. Shop the participating businesses, turn in your receipt for a punch, fill your card, and get 15% off of a regular price item at the store of your choice! We have a lot to offer in Bloomfield, take time to check it out!!

Indoor Farmers' Market
2023-02-11 09:00 - 12:00
2022 Indoor Farmers’ Market held at the American Legion upstairs from 9 am to 12 pm. The market will offer baked goods, eggs, crafts and more! Stop in and support our local market the second Saturday of the month November to February!

Grants and Grant Writing Seminar
2023-03-14 17:30 - 19:00
This seminar will be led by Pathfinders RC&D. The speaker will review grant applications, how to prepare, and answer questions on preparing to apply for a grant.
Non Main Street Investors cost: $10
Main Street Investors can attend for Free

Seed Starting
2023-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Bloomfield Main Street Office, 101 E. Franklin Street, Bloomfield, IA, 52537, United States

Spring Fashion Showcase
2023-04-15 10:00 - 12:00
2nd Annual Spring Fashion Showcase presented by Bloomfield Main Street.
The Spring Fashion Showcase is designed for the community to be able to see what we can offer here with local businesses. This specific event is a showcase for Men and Women’s clothing, children, toddles, and infants. The clothing ranges from casual to dressy to athletic wear! Businesses also showcase accessories, pet accessories, furniture, floral arrangements and much more!

Preserve the Taste of Summer 101
2023-04-29 13:30 - 15:30 | Bloomfield Main Street Office, 101 E. Franklin Street, Bloomfield, IA, 52537, United States
Love that fresh garden produce but have more than you can eat? Preserve it! It’s not difficult, but you do need to follow safe methods. You’ll learn how to can, freeze, and dry foods safely at home in this introductory course. You must be 18+ to attend and cost is $10 a person. This course is led by ISU Extension and Outreach

Bluegrass and Old Time Country Music Festival
2023-05-04 19:00 - 2023-05-06 20:00
Lori King Productions in partnership with the Drakesville Betterment Committee will host a music festival and camping weekend at the Drakesville City Park on May 4-6, 2023. There will food concessions on the grounds, and merchandise vendors are welcomed. City wide garage sales will be held that weekend to add to the community event. There is no admission cost for the festival but donations will be collected throughout the weekend.
Music will begin on Thursday May 4th with open stage beginning at 7pm. Stage shows will start again at 7pm on Friday evening. Saturday Shows will be from 1-5 pm and again starting at 7pm for the evening. Bands and musicians will sign up for time slots throughout the festival.
There will also be jam sessions during the week prior to and in addition to the stage performances. Everyone is welcome. This is a family, friendly event!! Bring your lawn chair and your appetite for great food, music, and fun!
Camping with limited electricity is available for $15 per night. No campers before April 30th. Camp spots are on a first come-first serve basis.
Lori King and Junction 63 will be the host band for the event with other bands and musicians scheduled to attend. Joe and Lori King have spent over 20 years performing bluegrass and country music in and around Iowa and the Midwest and are dedicated to keeping the music alive.

Gardening 101
2023-05-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Mc Gowen Recreation and Wild Life Area, 22893 215th Street, Bloomfield, IA, 52537, United States
Gardening 101 is a class for those wanting to learn some basic knowledge about gardening before the season starts. Master Gardeners will cover: Companion Gardening, How to plant the small stuff, Garden Essentials- Tools, Traditional, Raised, Container, and Square Foot Gardening
