Window Walk and Static Christmas Parade
December 5, 2019
We turn downtown Manchester windows and streets on with this event! Bring the family for a unique and one of a kind experience you won’t want to miss. A lit static parade brings in donations for Operation Santa Claus and shop windows come to life! Free cookies, cocoa, kids’ activities, smores, and more are available. And of course, the event would not be complete without a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Come and join us!
To enter your parade entry, contact Jessica or Ali at macc@manchesteriowa.org or 563-927-4141 by November 18th.
$10 entry fee.
2019 Static Christmas Parade Guidelines
Farmer’s Market
May 23rd through October 3rd 2020
Join us down along River Street behind Bushel & A Peck. The Manchester Farmer’s Market is open from May 23rd through October 3rd from 7:30-11 AM. Vendor fees are $50 for the season and $45 if paid by May 1st. Daily fee to be a vendor is $5. Thank you for supporting our local producers!
Rhubarb on the River
June 6, 2020
Make plans to join us for the 4th Annual Rhubarb on the River Festival in Downtown Manchester. Visit vendors, try rhubarb brats, pie, ice cream and other samples and items in the Rhubarb store.
Bacon-N-Hops Fest
August 1, 2020
Enjoy samples of bacon inspired foods and try the hops from various breweries and home brewers at Manchester’s own Bacon-N-Hops Fest! Not only can you enjoy some local brews, but you can sample wine too! This event coincides with the Motorcycle Trials and also brings in great entertainment! Tickets at the gate will be $25. Music lovers can also attend the music portion only for $5.
Chamber Sideliners Raffle
Whether you follow football or not, this raffle is for you! With 93 chances to win over 17 weeks, we are going to keep the fun rolling throughout the entire regular NFL season! Cash prizes go out every single week to the card holders with the highest scoring combination of teams and the lowest and the prize winnings go up the closer we get to the end! This truly is a raffle for anyone, anywhere. Just sign up and then sit back and wait for your check to come in the mail! Tickets will be on sale in Summer 2020!
Scarecrows on Parade
September-October
This event is where locals get creative! Businesses compete to see who has the best scarecrow. Last year, over 30 scarecrows filled the community! Voting takes place on Facebook so keep an eye out for your favorites!