Main Street Fort Dodge

09/08/2026

⌛Vendors: Last chance to sign up for Sunday's event!
The Atrium on Central Pop‑Up Vendor Event
Please contact 515-571-7172 for questions or to reserve a spot.
🗓 Sunday, September 13
⏰ Noon - 4 PM
📍 Atrium on Central, 1012 Central Ave, Fort Dodge
Note: This is not a Main Street Fort Dodge event; we are promoting the event to increase downtown foot traffic on a Sunday.

✨ The Atrium on Central Pop‑Up Vendor Event Registration ✨
Please contact 515-571-7172 for questions or to reserve a spot.
🗓 Sunday, September 13
⏰ Noon - 4 PM
📍 Atrium on Central, 1012 Central Ave, Fort Dodge

Note: This is not a Main Street Fort Dodge event; we are promoting the event to increase downtown foot traffic on a Sunday.

09/04/2026

🛍 Thank you to Visit Fort Dodge for highlighting our community’s amazing small businesses, including the more than half of the featured shops located right here in the Main Street Fort Dodge district! It’s the perfect reminder to shop small, shop local, and discover the treasures right here in Fort Dodge.

09/03/2026

🎉Welcome to T.J. and Melanie Pingel, the new owners of Ross’ Appliance Center. We are so pleased you will be building on the legacy of this long-time downtown business!

We’re excited to officially share that T.J. and Melanie Pingel are the new owners of Ross Appliance Center!

We sincerely thank Ross and Deb Nemitz for more than 40 years of serving Fort Dodge and the surrounding communities. They built Ross Appliance Center on hard work, great service, and taking care of their customers and we are incredibly honored to carry on that legacy.

Stop in today to say hello to T.J. & Melanie, give Ross & Deb congratulations on their well deserved retirement and check out all the wonderful products Ross Appliance has to offer.

We’re grateful for the trust they’ve placed in us and excited for what’s ahead. Here’s to the next chapter of Ross Appliance Center!

09/02/2026

🍂 MSFD Merchants/Promotions Team Kicks Off for Fall! 🍂
We’re excited to announce that the Main Street Fort Dodge Merchants/Promotions Team will kick off its fall season on Wednesday, September 9!
Our team of dedicated merchants meets once a month to plan fun, engaging events and activities for our Main Street District.
This month’s topics include:
• Downtown Trick or Treat Night
• Small Business Saturday
If you’re a district business and want to get involved, we’d love to have you join us!
For more information, contact:
Main Street Fort Dodge
📧 [email protected]

09/01/2026

❤️ Thanks to our August Lunch on Central sponsors: Edward Jones Advisors, Wholestone Prestage, The Dariette, and Daniel Pharmacy.

We also appreciate our volunteers and everyone who joined us on Friday and throughout the summer. Thank you for supporting and .

09/01/2026

✨️A fun event tonight downtown...

Join us TONIGHT at 6:00 p.m. at the Fort Dodge Public Library for the Practical Magic Movie Night! 🌙

Come cozy up, enjoy some popcorn, and revisit the magic, mystery, and romance of this beloved classic before the new movie arrives! 🍿

✨ Bring your favorite movie buddy and get ready for a little Practical Magic!

08/29/2026

⬇️Get to know more about how Main Street America can assist your small business.

Did you know Main Street America operates a free online platform called the Small Business Hub, with live and on-demand virtual workshops, peer-to-peer networking, and a curated resource library for Main Street business owners and entrepreneurs?

In the last month, we launched TWO brand new self-guided courses. Check them out and sign-up below >>>

Build a Strong Team

Learn how to lead with a coaching mindset so your team becomes more confident, capable, and less dependent on you. Build stronger performance through better conversations.

Sign up: https://bit.ly/4zDcsuA

AI for Beginners: How to Talk to AI to Get Work Done

In this quick and practical training you will be introduced to the basics of AI and learn the art of prompt writing. You will learn how to turn AI into a helpful assistant that can draft your customer emails, create weeks of social media posts, and tackle your daily to-do list in seconds. No tech background required—just simple AI skills that save you hours of work every single week.

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08/28/2026

🍴The crew from Edward Jones are serving up our last Lunch on Central of the summer. Join us until 1 pm between the Courthouse and The Messenger! Desserts are available from the youth with the Kosovo Exchange.