Our latest newsletter update!

After a terrific summer of events, we’re heading into fall with plenty to celebrate! Thank you to the businesses, sponsors, volunteers, and community members who helped make this past summer so much fun. Good things are happening in Emmetsburg, and we’re grateful to everyone who helps make our community a welcoming place to live, work, shop, and visit.

Our upcoming event calendar is full of opportunities to get involved. Look at the listings in this newsletter for dates and details and join us for these fall favorites!

2027 Ireland Trip Information Meeting

Interested in traveling to Ireland with us in 2027? Join us Tuesday, October 6, at 4:30 p.m. at The Shores to learn more about the trip and ask questions. Whether you’re ready to start planning or simply curious, we’d love to see you there!

ChoctoberFest

We’re looking forward to another sweet celebration on Thursday, October 8! Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Blossoming Creations, and our supporting sponsors, L Square Boutique and Dollar Fresh Market, for helping make ChoctoberFest possible. Stop by the office to purchase a passport - or order online! CHOCTOBERFEST

Scarecrow Stroll & Contest

Our community’s creativity will be on display during the Scarecrow Stroll & Contest! Be sure to check out all the entries and vote for your favorite. Voting will be open October 5 – 12. We appreciate everyone taking part and adding a little fall fun to Emmetsburg.

Chamber Coffee at Iowa Trust — October 16

Join us for our next Chamber Coffee at Iowa Trust! They’ll be celebrating and showcasing their newly updated drive-through and ATM. Stop by to see the improvements and enjoy time connecting with others in the community.

Homecoming Tailgate & Parade

Help us celebrate Homecoming in downtown Emmetsburg on Friday, October 9! Thank you to the businesses providing treats for parade attendees. Your participation adds to the fun and helps create a warm welcome for students, families, and fans.

New This Year: Community Trunk or Treat!

Looking ahead, the Chamber is organizing a community Trunk or Treat in conjunction with Fall Fest at the fairgrounds! Businesses, organizations, and individuals are invited to bring a vehicle, decorate it for the occasion, and hand out treats to trick-or-treaters.

We’re excited to add this fun opportunity for community participation to the fall calendar. Check out the calendar event here for the sign-up link and join in the fun!

Farmers Market — Thank You for a Great Season!

It’s been a wonderful summer at the Farmers Market at Harrison Park! The Emmetsburg Chamber and our Farmers Market vendors appreciate the support and interest shoppers have shown throughout the season. Thank you for stopping by, shopping local, and making the market part of your week.

There’s still time to enjoy the market this fall! Join us at Harrison Park on Thursdays from noon–5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Our last Farmers Market of the season will be Saturday, October 31. We hope to see you there!

Thank You, Arthur & Audrey Smith Foundation!

The Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce is grateful to the Arthur & Audrey Smith Foundation for the grant that made it possible to purchase our new event tent. Featuring our Chamber logo and three wall panels with photos from community events, the tent gives us a recognizable, welcoming presence while providing shelter for our staff, volunteers, and event materials.

We’ve used it extensively throughout our spring and summer events and are already planning to put it to use during Fall Fest at the fairgrounds. It will serve the Chamber well for years to come!

Thank you to the Smith Foundation for your ongoing generosity to the Chamber and the community as a whole. We truly appreciate your support.

As we head into fall, I wish our community and families a season filled with fun, our students and educators a school year full of learning and friendships, our farmers a safe and successful harvest, and our local businesses a season of growth and success!

Thank you for your continued support of the Emmetsburg Chamber and our community!

-Christy

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