Every Tuesday, the Strand offers discounted admission for all tickets purchased online or at the box office. Plus, you receive a free 46 oz. bag of freshly popped popcorn with a purchase of a beverage!
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Join us for a storytime aimed at children ages 0-2 and their caregivers. We'll share stories, songs, and early literacy tips to get you and your baby ready to read!
For More Information Join us for an hour of fun every Tuesday afternoon at Tue-do-sday! Kids will enjoy a snack and a different activity each week. The first Tuesday of every month is LEGO day, and other weeks will include games, STEM activities, and other fun opportunities.
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Gravel Curious rides are for bike riders interested in trying out gravel riding. Rides leave from Bikes To You at 5:30 PM and end with time for food and community. Locations TBD. Routes are approx. 12-15 miles in length.
Please be familiar with riding a bike, changing gears and using the brakes. To borrow a bike, talk with someone from Bikes to You or visit the Prairie Burn website linked in this event listing.
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Throw better! No matter where you are in your wheel-throwing journey, this class will help you improve your skills. This 2-hour workshop starts by defining each student’s current skill level and desired goals. Then, throw with the group while Bethany shares tips and techniques to help you level up. Throwing better, bigger, taller, thinner, wider or with less fatigue has never been easier. Instructor: Bethany Hensley Ages: 14+ Fee: $40 (current Stew members receive a 10% discount automatically)
For More InformationKids in grades 4-6 are invited to hang out at Library Club! Try out activities like legos, art, science, games, and more. All materials and a snack are included, and the second Wednesday of each month is game day with board games and the Nintendo Switch!
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Pictionary happens every other Wednesday at the Brewhouse. Pictionary is played in 3 rounds of 10, with a different category for each round. The images presented on each slide should help players guess the correct answer within the category. Grab friends and play to win!
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The Grinnell Farmers Market is organized by the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce and presented by Grinnell Mutual. The local Grinnell market is an awesome place to shop for locally-grown produce, freshly baked goods, handcrafted items, and more. The market will be open every Thursday, 3-6 PM, and Saturday, 9:30 AM-12 PM in Central Park through Oct. 17. Customers can purchase market goods with cash, credit and debit cards, and SNAP benefits (more information can be found on the bottom of this page).
The Grinnell Farmers Market is presented by Grinnell Mutual and sponsored by Unity Point Health — Grinnell, Grinnell College, and Community 1st Credit Union.
If you care about any of the following, chances are the Grinnell Farmers Market is your dream one-and-stop shop! This local market is great for those who love:
If you’d like to hear from us, follow us on Facebook & Instagram for market updates, upcoming events, and more.
We also have a bi-weekly newsletter — register before the market season starts! View the last issue of 2025’s Farmers Market newsletter here.
Farmers Market shoppers can expect to find a variety of goods and products with this year’s line-up of Grinnell Farmers Market full- and part-time vendors. This year’s vendors hail from 8 counties (Poweshiek, Polk, Jasper, Tama, Black Hawk, Iowa, Grundy, and Benton) and will be selling an array of high-quality, fresh produce, baked treats and pastries, eggs, plants, handmade crafts, and more.
Below is a current list of participating vendors for the 2026 season. Vendors listed with an asterisk (*) indicate a new vendor.
Thursday Vendors:
Saturday Vendors:
Thursday and Saturday Vendors:
A number of part-time vendors will be joining the Market throughout the season. A few signed up to date include:
The Grinnell Farmers Market accepts cash and token transactions — but most importantly, money from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program! On the corner of Broad St. and 4th Ave., find a staff member with a card reader to purchase SNAP EBT tokens. SNAP tokens can be used to purchase:
SNAP benefits can not be used to purchase non-food items (like crafts, clothes, or flowers), and hot food items intended for immediate consumption at the market, such as hot coffee or prepared hot foods.
The Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program will continue for the 2026 season, as well. Customers can earn DUFB when using their SNAP cards, or spend DUFB earned at Fareway and Hy-Vee for qualifying products at Market. Learn more on the DoubleUpIowa.org website.
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A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event on Saturday mornings. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! parkrun is positive, welcoming and inclusive, there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along. Grinnell is one of only two parkrun sites in Iowa and one of 98 in the U.S. There are more than 2,500 parkrun locations in 22 different countries and 9 million registered parkrunners! Start is behind the day care center
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Open houses with Renewed Hope Furnishings are every Wednesday from 9-11 AM and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month from 9 AM-12 PM. Visit their website for more information.
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The Grinnell Farmers Market is organized by the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce and presented by Grinnell Mutual. The local Grinnell market is an awesome place to shop for locally-grown produce, freshly baked goods, handcrafted items, and more. The market will be open every Thursday, 3-6 PM, and Saturday, 9:30 AM-12 PM in Central Park through Oct. 17. Customers can purchase market goods with cash, credit and debit cards, and SNAP benefits (more information can be found on the bottom of this page).
The Grinnell Farmers Market is presented by Grinnell Mutual and sponsored by Unity Point Health — Grinnell, Grinnell College, and Community 1st Credit Union.
If you care about any of the following, chances are the Grinnell Farmers Market is your dream one-and-stop shop! This local market is great for those who love:
If you’d like to hear from us, follow us on Facebook & Instagram for market updates, upcoming events, and more.
We also have a bi-weekly newsletter — register before the market season starts! View the last issue of 2025’s Farmers Market newsletter here.
Farmers Market shoppers can expect to find a variety of goods and products with this year’s line-up of Grinnell Farmers Market full- and part-time vendors. This year’s vendors hail from 8 counties (Poweshiek, Polk, Jasper, Tama, Black Hawk, Iowa, Grundy, and Benton) and will be selling an array of high-quality, fresh produce, baked treats and pastries, eggs, plants, handmade crafts, and more.
Below is a current list of participating vendors for the 2026 season. Vendors listed with an asterisk (*) indicate a new vendor.
Thursday Vendors:
Saturday Vendors:
Thursday and Saturday Vendors:
A number of part-time vendors will be joining the Market throughout the season. A few signed up to date include:
The Grinnell Farmers Market accepts cash and token transactions — but most importantly, money from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program! On the corner of Broad St. and 4th Ave., find a staff member with a card reader to purchase SNAP EBT tokens. SNAP tokens can be used to purchase:
SNAP benefits can not be used to purchase non-food items (like crafts, clothes, or flowers), and hot food items intended for immediate consumption at the market, such as hot coffee or prepared hot foods.
The Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program will continue for the 2026 season, as well. Customers can earn DUFB when using their SNAP cards, or spend DUFB earned at Fareway and Hy-Vee for qualifying products at Market. Learn more on the DoubleUpIowa.org website.
For More Information Every Tuesday, the Strand offers discounted admission for all tickets purchased online or at the box office. Plus, you receive a free 46 oz. bag of freshly popped popcorn with a purchase of a beverage!
For More Information Join us for a storytime aimed at children ages 0-2 and their caregivers. We'll share stories, songs, and early literacy tips to get you and your baby ready to read!
For More Information Join us for an hour of fun every Tuesday afternoon at Tue-do-sday! Kids will enjoy a snack and a different activity each week. The first Tuesday of every month is LEGO day, and other weeks will include games, STEM activities, and other fun opportunities.
For More Information Gravel Curious rides are for bike riders interested in trying out gravel riding. Rides leave from Bikes To You at 5:30 PM and end with time for food and community. Locations TBD. Routes are approx. 12-15 miles in length.
Please be familiar with riding a bike, changing gears and using the brakes. To borrow a bike, talk with someone from Bikes to You or visit the Prairie Burn website linked in this event listing.
For More Information
Trivia happens every other Wednesday at the Brewhouse and is in standard format trivia. Grab a group of friends and compete to win!
For More Information The Grinnell Farmers Market is organized by the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce and presented by Grinnell Mutual. The local Grinnell market is an awesome place to shop for locally-grown produce, freshly baked goods, handcrafted items, and more. The market will be open every Thursday, 3-6 PM, and Saturday, 9:30 AM-12 PM in Central Park through Oct. 17. Customers can purchase market goods with cash, credit and debit cards, and SNAP benefits (more information can be found on the bottom of this page).
The Grinnell Farmers Market is presented by Grinnell Mutual and sponsored by Unity Point Health — Grinnell, Grinnell College, and Community 1st Credit Union.
If you care about any of the following, chances are the Grinnell Farmers Market is your dream one-and-stop shop! This local market is great for those who love:
If you’d like to hear from us, follow us on Facebook & Instagram for market updates, upcoming events, and more.
We also have a bi-weekly newsletter — register before the market season starts! View the last issue of 2025’s Farmers Market newsletter here.
Farmers Market shoppers can expect to find a variety of goods and products with this year’s line-up of Grinnell Farmers Market full- and part-time vendors. This year’s vendors hail from 8 counties (Poweshiek, Polk, Jasper, Tama, Black Hawk, Iowa, Grundy, and Benton) and will be selling an array of high-quality, fresh produce, baked treats and pastries, eggs, plants, handmade crafts, and more.
Below is a current list of participating vendors for the 2026 season. Vendors listed with an asterisk (*) indicate a new vendor.
Thursday Vendors:
Saturday Vendors:
Thursday and Saturday Vendors:
A number of part-time vendors will be joining the Market throughout the season. A few signed up to date include:
The Grinnell Farmers Market accepts cash and token transactions — but most importantly, money from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program! On the corner of Broad St. and 4th Ave., find a staff member with a card reader to purchase SNAP EBT tokens. SNAP tokens can be used to purchase:
SNAP benefits can not be used to purchase non-food items (like crafts, clothes, or flowers), and hot food items intended for immediate consumption at the market, such as hot coffee or prepared hot foods.
The Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program will continue for the 2026 season, as well. Customers can earn DUFB when using their SNAP cards, or spend DUFB earned at Fareway and Hy-Vee for qualifying products at Market. Learn more on the DoubleUpIowa.org website.
For More InformationAmerican Brawn’s annual fundraiser is here! It will take place the day after the 25th Anniversary of 9/11. The fundraiser will feature a silent auction, entertainment, and a meal. More details to come.
For More Information A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event on Saturday mornings. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! parkrun is positive, welcoming and inclusive, there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along. Grinnell is one of only two parkrun sites in Iowa and one of 98 in the U.S. There are more than 2,500 parkrun locations in 22 different countries and 9 million registered parkrunners! Start is behind the day care center
For More Information The Grinnell Farmers Market is organized by the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce and presented by Grinnell Mutual. The local Grinnell market is an awesome place to shop for locally-grown produce, freshly baked goods, handcrafted items, and more. The market will be open every Thursday, 3-6 PM, and Saturday, 9:30 AM-12 PM in Central Park through Oct. 17. Customers can purchase market goods with cash, credit and debit cards, and SNAP benefits (more information can be found on the bottom of this page).
The Grinnell Farmers Market is presented by Grinnell Mutual and sponsored by Unity Point Health — Grinnell, Grinnell College, and Community 1st Credit Union.
If you care about any of the following, chances are the Grinnell Farmers Market is your dream one-and-stop shop! This local market is great for those who love:
If you’d like to hear from us, follow us on Facebook & Instagram for market updates, upcoming events, and more.
We also have a bi-weekly newsletter — register before the market season starts! View the last issue of 2025’s Farmers Market newsletter here.
Farmers Market shoppers can expect to find a variety of goods and products with this year’s line-up of Grinnell Farmers Market full- and part-time vendors. This year’s vendors hail from 8 counties (Poweshiek, Polk, Jasper, Tama, Black Hawk, Iowa, Grundy, and Benton) and will be selling an array of high-quality, fresh produce, baked treats and pastries, eggs, plants, handmade crafts, and more.
Below is a current list of participating vendors for the 2026 season. Vendors listed with an asterisk (*) indicate a new vendor.
Thursday Vendors:
Saturday Vendors:
Thursday and Saturday Vendors:
A number of part-time vendors will be joining the Market throughout the season. A few signed up to date include:
The Grinnell Farmers Market accepts cash and token transactions — but most importantly, money from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program! On the corner of Broad St. and 4th Ave., find a staff member with a card reader to purchase SNAP EBT tokens. SNAP tokens can be used to purchase:
SNAP benefits can not be used to purchase non-food items (like crafts, clothes, or flowers), and hot food items intended for immediate consumption at the market, such as hot coffee or prepared hot foods.
The Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program will continue for the 2026 season, as well. Customers can earn DUFB when using their SNAP cards, or spend DUFB earned at Fareway and Hy-Vee for qualifying products at Market. Learn more on the DoubleUpIowa.org website.
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Do you have a closet full of clothes that almost fit perfectly, a favorite piece that just needs a quick fix or a pattern that's got you feeling stuck? This workshop is for you! Bring your work-in-progress, items in need of alteration or repair, and get back on the (sewing) track under expert guidance. Lee will be providing personalized direction and answering your specific project questions, so you can confidently breathe new life into your clothes.
Every Tuesday, the Strand offers discounted admission for all tickets purchased online or at the box office. Plus, you receive a free 46 oz. bag of freshly popped popcorn with a purchase of a beverage!
For More InformationPoweshiek County Veterans Affairs has partnered with the IowaWORKS office in Marshalltown to bring career and workforce development services to the veteran community in Poweshiek County.
Each month, a Title III Career Planner will bring their tools and resources to the VSO Office and make themselves available to assist customers with IowaWORKS services. Services available IowaWORKS account assistance 1-on-1 appointments.
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Join us for a storytime aimed at children ages 0-2 and their caregivers. We'll share stories, songs, and early literacy tips to get you and your baby ready to read!
For More InformationPoweshiek County Veterans Affairs has partnered with the IowaWORKS office in Marshalltown to bring career and workforce development services to the veteran community in Poweshiek County.
Each month, a Title III Career Planner will bring their tools and resources to the VSO Office and make themselves available to assist customers with IowaWORKS services. Services available IowaWORKS account assistance 1-on-1 appointments.
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Pictionary happens every other Wednesday at the Brewhouse. Pictionary is played in 3 rounds of 10, with a different category for each round. The images presented on each slide should help players guess the correct answer within the category. Grab friends and play to win!
For More Information The Grinnell Farmers Market is organized by the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce and presented by Grinnell Mutual. The local Grinnell market is an awesome place to shop for locally-grown produce, freshly baked goods, handcrafted items, and more. The market will be open every Thursday, 3-6 PM, and Saturday, 9:30 AM-12 PM in Central Park through Oct. 17. Customers can purchase market goods with cash, credit and debit cards, and SNAP benefits (more information can be found on the bottom of this page).
The Grinnell Farmers Market is presented by Grinnell Mutual and sponsored by Unity Point Health — Grinnell, Grinnell College, and Community 1st Credit Union.
If you care about any of the following, chances are the Grinnell Farmers Market is your dream one-and-stop shop! This local market is great for those who love:
If you’d like to hear from us, follow us on Facebook & Instagram for market updates, upcoming events, and more.
We also have a bi-weekly newsletter — register before the market season starts! View the last issue of 2025’s Farmers Market newsletter here.
Farmers Market shoppers can expect to find a variety of goods and products with this year’s line-up of Grinnell Farmers Market full- and part-time vendors. This year’s vendors hail from 8 counties (Poweshiek, Polk, Jasper, Tama, Black Hawk, Iowa, Grundy, and Benton) and will be selling an array of high-quality, fresh produce, baked treats and pastries, eggs, plants, handmade crafts, and more.
Below is a current list of participating vendors for the 2026 season. Vendors listed with an asterisk (*) indicate a new vendor.
Thursday Vendors:
Saturday Vendors:
Thursday and Saturday Vendors:
A number of part-time vendors will be joining the Market throughout the season. A few signed up to date include:
The Grinnell Farmers Market accepts cash and token transactions — but most importantly, money from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program! On the corner of Broad St. and 4th Ave., find a staff member with a card reader to purchase SNAP EBT tokens. SNAP tokens can be used to purchase:
SNAP benefits can not be used to purchase non-food items (like crafts, clothes, or flowers), and hot food items intended for immediate consumption at the market, such as hot coffee or prepared hot foods.
The Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program will continue for the 2026 season, as well. Customers can earn DUFB when using their SNAP cards, or spend DUFB earned at Fareway and Hy-Vee for qualifying products at Market. Learn more on the DoubleUpIowa.org website.
For More Information A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event on Saturday mornings. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! parkrun is positive, welcoming and inclusive, there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along. Grinnell is one of only two parkrun sites in Iowa and one of 98 in the U.S. There are more than 2,500 parkrun locations in 22 different countries and 9 million registered parkrunners! Start is behind the day care center
For More Information Open houses with Renewed Hope Furnishings are every Wednesday from 9-11 AM and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month from 9 AM-12 PM. Visit their website for more information.
For More Information The Grinnell Farmers Market is organized by the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce and presented by Grinnell Mutual. The local Grinnell market is an awesome place to shop for locally-grown produce, freshly baked goods, handcrafted items, and more. The market will be open every Thursday, 3-6 PM, and Saturday, 9:30 AM-12 PM in Central Park through Oct. 17. Customers can purchase market goods with cash, credit and debit cards, and SNAP benefits (more information can be found on the bottom of this page).
The Grinnell Farmers Market is presented by Grinnell Mutual and sponsored by Unity Point Health — Grinnell, Grinnell College, and Community 1st Credit Union.
If you care about any of the following, chances are the Grinnell Farmers Market is your dream one-and-stop shop! This local market is great for those who love:
If you’d like to hear from us, follow us on Facebook & Instagram for market updates, upcoming events, and more.
We also have a bi-weekly newsletter — register before the market season starts! View the last issue of 2025’s Farmers Market newsletter here.
Farmers Market shoppers can expect to find a variety of goods and products with this year’s line-up of Grinnell Farmers Market full- and part-time vendors. This year’s vendors hail from 8 counties (Poweshiek, Polk, Jasper, Tama, Black Hawk, Iowa, Grundy, and Benton) and will be selling an array of high-quality, fresh produce, baked treats and pastries, eggs, plants, handmade crafts, and more.
Below is a current list of participating vendors for the 2026 season. Vendors listed with an asterisk (*) indicate a new vendor.
Thursday Vendors:
Saturday Vendors:
Thursday and Saturday Vendors:
A number of part-time vendors will be joining the Market throughout the season. A few signed up to date include:
The Grinnell Farmers Market accepts cash and token transactions — but most importantly, money from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program! On the corner of Broad St. and 4th Ave., find a staff member with a card reader to purchase SNAP EBT tokens. SNAP tokens can be used to purchase:
SNAP benefits can not be used to purchase non-food items (like crafts, clothes, or flowers), and hot food items intended for immediate consumption at the market, such as hot coffee or prepared hot foods.
The Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program will continue for the 2026 season, as well. Customers can earn DUFB when using their SNAP cards, or spend DUFB earned at Fareway and Hy-Vee for qualifying products at Market. Learn more on the DoubleUpIowa.org website.
For More Information Every Tuesday, the Strand offers discounted admission for all tickets purchased online or at the box office. Plus, you receive a free 46 oz. bag of freshly popped popcorn with a purchase of a beverage!
For More Information Join us for a storytime aimed at children ages 0-2 and their caregivers. We'll share stories, songs, and early literacy tips to get you and your baby ready to read!
For More Information Trivia happens every other Wednesday at the Brewhouse and is in standard format trivia. Grab a group of friends and compete to win!
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Are you a new or new-ish resident of Grinnell? Welcome!
The New Resident Welcome, presented by RE/MAX Partners Realty, welcomes community members in Grinnell and provides businesses and organizations the opportunity to introduce themselves! The bi-annual New Resident Welcome event, which debuted in October of 2023, invites new(er) residents and their families to join us at Central Park for this unique event.
New Resident Welcome provides an opportunity to meet fellow residents and learn about community events, organizations, volunteer opportunities, and places to shop local.
Vendors representing a variety of businesses and organizations from the Grinnell community will be present to answer questions and share information with new residents. Local businesses and organizations featured at the upcoming New Resident Welcome will be updated here regularly, starting August 15. The Grinnell community at large is invited to chat with our vendors, as well.
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¿Es usted residente nuevo o reciente de Grinnell? ¡Bienvenido!
El evento de bienvenida para nuevos residentes (*New Resident Welcome*), presentado por RE/MAX Partners Realty, recibe a los miembros de la comunidad de Grinnell y ofrece a empresas y organizaciones la oportunidad de darse a conocer. Este evento semestral, que se celebró por primera vez en octubre de 2023, invita a los nuevos residentes y a sus familias a reunirse en Central Park para disfrutar de esta ocasión única.
La bienvenida para nuevos residentes brinda la oportunidad de conocer a otros vecinos y de informarse sobre eventos comunitarios, organizaciones, oportunidades de voluntariado y lugares para comprar productos locales.
Habrá expositores en representación de diversas empresas y organizaciones de la comunidad de Grinnell para responder preguntas y compartir información con los nuevos residentes. La lista de empresas y organizaciones locales participantes en el próximo evento se actualizará aquí periódicamente a partir del 15 de agosto. Asimismo, se invita a toda la comunidad de Grinnell a conversar con los expositores.
Regístrese haciendo clic en el botón de abajo.
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The Grinnell Farmers Market is organized by the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce and presented by Grinnell Mutual. The local Grinnell market is an awesome place to shop for locally-grown produce, freshly baked goods, handcrafted items, and more. The market will be open every Thursday, 3-6 PM, and Saturday, 9:30 AM-12 PM in Central Park through Oct. 17. Customers can purchase market goods with cash, credit and debit cards, and SNAP benefits (more information can be found on the bottom of this page).
The Grinnell Farmers Market is presented by Grinnell Mutual and sponsored by Unity Point Health — Grinnell, Grinnell College, and Community 1st Credit Union.
If you care about any of the following, chances are the Grinnell Farmers Market is your dream one-and-stop shop! This local market is great for those who love:
If you’d like to hear from us, follow us on Facebook & Instagram for market updates, upcoming events, and more.
We also have a bi-weekly newsletter — register before the market season starts! View the last issue of 2025’s Farmers Market newsletter here.
Farmers Market shoppers can expect to find a variety of goods and products with this year’s line-up of Grinnell Farmers Market full- and part-time vendors. This year’s vendors hail from 8 counties (Poweshiek, Polk, Jasper, Tama, Black Hawk, Iowa, Grundy, and Benton) and will be selling an array of high-quality, fresh produce, baked treats and pastries, eggs, plants, handmade crafts, and more.
Below is a current list of participating vendors for the 2026 season. Vendors listed with an asterisk (*) indicate a new vendor.
Thursday Vendors:
Saturday Vendors:
Thursday and Saturday Vendors:
A number of part-time vendors will be joining the Market throughout the season. A few signed up to date include:
The Grinnell Farmers Market accepts cash and token transactions — but most importantly, money from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program! On the corner of Broad St. and 4th Ave., find a staff member with a card reader to purchase SNAP EBT tokens. SNAP tokens can be used to purchase:
SNAP benefits can not be used to purchase non-food items (like crafts, clothes, or flowers), and hot food items intended for immediate consumption at the market, such as hot coffee or prepared hot foods.
The Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program will continue for the 2026 season, as well. Customers can earn DUFB when using their SNAP cards, or spend DUFB earned at Fareway and Hy-Vee for qualifying products at Market. Learn more on the DoubleUpIowa.org website.
For More Information A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event on Saturday mornings. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! parkrun is positive, welcoming and inclusive, there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along. Grinnell is one of only two parkrun sites in Iowa and one of 98 in the U.S. There are more than 2,500 parkrun locations in 22 different countries and 9 million registered parkrunners! Start is behind the day care center
For More Information The Grinnell Farmers Market is organized by the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce and presented by Grinnell Mutual. The local Grinnell market is an awesome place to shop for locally-grown produce, freshly baked goods, handcrafted items, and more. The market will be open every Thursday, 3-6 PM, and Saturday, 9:30 AM-12 PM in Central Park through Oct. 17. Customers can purchase market goods with cash, credit and debit cards, and SNAP benefits (more information can be found on the bottom of this page).
The Grinnell Farmers Market is presented by Grinnell Mutual and sponsored by Unity Point Health — Grinnell, Grinnell College, and Community 1st Credit Union.
If you care about any of the following, chances are the Grinnell Farmers Market is your dream one-and-stop shop! This local market is great for those who love:
If you’d like to hear from us, follow us on Facebook & Instagram for market updates, upcoming events, and more.
We also have a bi-weekly newsletter — register before the market season starts! View the last issue of 2025’s Farmers Market newsletter here.
Farmers Market shoppers can expect to find a variety of goods and products with this year’s line-up of Grinnell Farmers Market full- and part-time vendors. This year’s vendors hail from 8 counties (Poweshiek, Polk, Jasper, Tama, Black Hawk, Iowa, Grundy, and Benton) and will be selling an array of high-quality, fresh produce, baked treats and pastries, eggs, plants, handmade crafts, and more.
Below is a current list of participating vendors for the 2026 season. Vendors listed with an asterisk (*) indicate a new vendor.
Thursday Vendors:
Saturday Vendors:
Thursday and Saturday Vendors:
A number of part-time vendors will be joining the Market throughout the season. A few signed up to date include:
The Grinnell Farmers Market accepts cash and token transactions — but most importantly, money from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program! On the corner of Broad St. and 4th Ave., find a staff member with a card reader to purchase SNAP EBT tokens. SNAP tokens can be used to purchase:
SNAP benefits can not be used to purchase non-food items (like crafts, clothes, or flowers), and hot food items intended for immediate consumption at the market, such as hot coffee or prepared hot foods.
The Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program will continue for the 2026 season, as well. Customers can earn DUFB when using their SNAP cards, or spend DUFB earned at Fareway and Hy-Vee for qualifying products at Market. Learn more on the DoubleUpIowa.org website.
For More Information Every Tuesday, the Strand offers discounted admission for all tickets purchased online or at the box office. Plus, you receive a free 46 oz. bag of freshly popped popcorn with a purchase of a beverage!
For More Information Join us for a storytime aimed at children ages 0-2 and their caregivers. We'll share stories, songs, and early literacy tips to get you and your baby ready to read!
For More Information
Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 5-6 p.m. in the Katherine Howell Weingart ’61 Civic Innovation Pavilion (1033 Broad St.) at Renfrow Hall for the second in the Grinnell Gathers series. This open house will provide attendees with a chance to learn about local service clubs and the many ways individuals and organizations contribute to strengthening our community. Co-hosted by the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation, the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation, and Grinnell College, this event is part of a year-long series offering an in-depth look at how communities come together and how you can get involved. Featuring groups such as the Rotary Club of Grinnell, 4-H, Boy and Girl Scouts, and more. Connect with neighbors, service clubs, and community organizations as they share their work, impact, and opportunities for engagement. All are welcome; this event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. No RSVP required.
For More Information Pictionary happens every other Wednesday at the Brewhouse. Pictionary is played in 3 rounds of 10, with a different category for each round. The images presented on each slide should help players guess the correct answer within the category. Grab friends and play to win!
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