Bedford Area Chamber

09/10/2026

We will see you Friday at 102 Custom Ag Solutions!

09/08/2026

Now is the time to get your nominations in for the Best of Southwest Iowa!

Nominations Are OPEN! 🎉
Today's the day! Nominations for Best of Southwest Iowa 2026 are officially open. Nominate your favorite local businesses and people now through September 30th!

👉 bestofsouthwestiowa.com

09/03/2026

🎉 A New Name, New Ownership & a New Chapter! 🎉

We’re excited to celebrate 102 Custom Ag as they begin an exciting new chapter with a new name and new ownership! ❤️

Join the Bedford Area Chamber as we celebrate this milestone with a Ribbon Cutting and show our support for this local business and the people behind it.

📅 September 11
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 2181 State Hwy 2

Come out, help us celebrate, and give them a big Bedford Area welcome! We can’t wait to see you there! ✂️🎀

Congratulations on this exciting new beginning! 🩵

09/01/2026

🌟 TODAY IS A GREAT DAY! 🌟

We have TWO great reasons to get out and support our local businesses today! ❤️

🌸Clarinda Flower Shop at Bedford is having their SOFT OPENING TODAY! 🌸
Let’s give them a BIG Bedford welcome! Stop in, say hello, check out the beautiful shop, and show them some local love. 🛍️💐

📍 412 Main St., Bedford
⏰ Today: 10 AM–5 PM
📞 712-523-6466

🍔 AND… THE TAYLOR COUNTY BURGER BATTLE STARTS TODAY! 🍔🔥

10 participating restaurants. 10 burgers. 1 champion! 🏆

This is your chance to eat your way around Taylor County, try some incredible burgers, and vote for your favorite! Grab the family, call your friends, and make a day of it. 🙌

Let’s fill some tables, buy some flowers and gifts, and EAT SOME BURGERS! ❤️🍔🌸

Who are you visiting first?! 👇

08/31/2026

📅 SEPTEMBER IS HERE! 🍂🌽

There’s always something happening in Bedford, and September is bringing a great lineup of events for our community!

From the Taylor County Burger Battle and the last Farmer’s Market of 2026, to the Tractor Pull, ribbon cutting, Iowa Barn Foundation Tour, Homecoming, Hall of Fame Banquet, and more—there’s plenty to get out and enjoy! ❤️

Be sure to save the date, share this post, and help us spread the word about what’s happening around Bedford!

📍 Bedford Area Chamber Calendar of Events
Have an event you’d like included on our October calendar? Contact us at:
📧 [email protected]
📞 712-695-0138

A special THANK YOU to our chamber members, Taylor County Farm Bureau and First Interstate Bank, for helping us keep our community connected!

08/28/2026

What a great addition to our park and community! Thank you to every person and organization that played a part in making this happen!

We appreciate you! ❤️

08/15/2026

SCENIC SATURDAY 🌿☕

Meet me in Bedford.

Grab a friend. Grab a coffee. Take a stroll down our scenic Main Street. Stop into a shop you’ve never visited. Say hello to someone along the way.

Sometimes the best Saturdays aren’t about having big plans—they’re about enjoying the little moments, the familiar streets, and the people who make our community special.

08/10/2026

🏗️ Membership Monday: Honey Creek Structures, LLC

When you have the opportunity to capture a local project right down the block, you take advantage of it!

Ever wonder how these guys put up a building? Or what goes into turning a vision into an actual structure?

Right now, you can watch it happen—right here in downtown Bedford! 👀🏗️

Honey Creek Structures is currently putting up this beautiful new building, giving us a front-row seat to see their craftsmanship in action.

Whether you’re dreaming of a new garage, commercial building, residential building, roofing, siding, or a high-quality post-frame building, Chris and Jake are ready to help bring your vision to life.

📞 Chris Nourse: 515-705-8661
📞 Jake Matheny: 712-427-0293

Both Chris and Jake are local to Bedford, and their dedication to their craft and to our community is evident in everything they do.

If you can dream it, these guys can build it! 🔨

Thank you, Honey Creek Structures, for your continued commitment to our community and for being a valued member of the Bedford Area Chamber! ❤️

08/08/2026

📸 CAPTION THIS PHOTO!

We are back with another Caption This Photo challenge!

Something tells us this family has places to go, people to see, and maybe having a little fun along the way! 💃🕺

Drop your caption in the comments! 👇