Main Street Washington

Main Street Washington MSW works with our community to make the heart of our city thrive. Lend a hand or donate to help us make Downtown Washington where you want to be!

We believe Downtown Washington should be a place that's welcoming & inclusive & bustling with activity! Officially designated in 2008 as a Main Street community in Iowa, MSW employs the National Main Street Center’s Four Point Approach to Downtown Revitalization. Volunteers work in a concerted fashion to enhance the social, physical, and economic well-being of our historic downtown district throug

h comprehensive efforts in the areas of Design, Organization, Promotion, and Economic Vitality. As a not-for-profit, community-driven organization, MSW is supported by public and private investors. Collaborative efforts and strategic partnerships maximize return on investment and create a culturally diverse, economically vibrant, and highly sustainable downtown district. The award-winning MSW program is truly the product of our stakeholders, partners, and volunteers working together toward the community’s vision for downtown.

Don't miss the fun downtown during the Washington Chamber's Fall Craft Fair today from 9a-3p! 🍂Central Park will be pack...
09/05/2026

Don't miss the fun downtown during the Washington Chamber's Fall Craft Fair today from 9a-3p! 🍂

Central Park will be packed with 100+ vendors, food trucks, and so much more. Be sure to take a pic on the bandstand and tag us in it! 📸

After exploring downtown, head over to visit our friends at Hilltop Harvest (2605 Hwy 1) to grab the perfect stacking pumpkins, gourds, mums, or daisies for your fall decor! 🎃🌾

What an incredible evening at the Crawford Block! A huge thank you to Luke and his family for opening up this historic t...
09/04/2026

What an incredible evening at the Crawford Block! A huge thank you to Luke and his family for opening up this historic treasure to the public and giving everyone a firsthand look at a piece of Washington’s history.

We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who stepped out in the heat, put on their comfy shoes, and came by to explore the upper floors. Your enthusiasm for historic preservation and community progress is what makes Downtown Washington so special. 🥰

Luke and his family are such wonderful community members, and we know they’ll do us all proud with this building project. We are thrilled to watch Phase I come to life as Encite Architecture makes its new home on the ground floor, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store for Phase II!

Thank you again to Luke, and to everyone who came out to support both Main Street Washington and the McCreedy Drive Mini Food Pantry! ✨

{{Thank you to MSI for the Challenge Grant & to WCRF/City of Washington for DIG support to make this project possible!}}

Retail power hour! 📸​The Retail Committee met yesterday for a fantastic session on leveling up our digital presence. A h...
09/03/2026

Retail power hour! 📸

​The Retail Committee met yesterday for a fantastic session on leveling up our digital presence. A huge thank you to Deana with LUX Suites for sharing her expertise on capturing crisp photos and creating high-impact videos for local businesses! 🤳

​We loved seeing everyone swapping social media tips, tricks, and ideas. Thank you to all the business owners who showed up and continue investing time into growing their downtown footprint!

​What's your favorite local spot to follow online? Drop them some love in the comments below! 👇

TODAY in DOWNTOWN WASHINGTON!🏦 Don't miss the amazing opportunity to tour the historic Crawford Block building with Luke...
09/03/2026

TODAY in DOWNTOWN WASHINGTON!

🏦 Don't miss the amazing opportunity to tour the historic Crawford Block building with Luke Leyden! It's like a time capsule you definitely want to check out for yourself 👀

🍅 It's also Farmers Market day and we know it's a hot one so if you venture down to Central Park be sure to be safe & hydrated! (we know you don't want to miss Ryne Doughty so bring a chair too!)

See you downtown!

We are Fall-ing in love with Downtown Washington 🍂 It may have been 109° today but as far as we're concerned Autumn is h...
09/02/2026

We are Fall-ing in love with Downtown Washington 🍂

It may have been 109° today but as far as we're concerned Autumn is here 😂 We can't thank our volunteers enough for helping get all the decor up in time for the craft fair this weekend!

Thank you to the Brayton Turner family for loading us up (literally) with cornstalks and to Hilltop Harvest Pumpkins for setting us up with pumpkins + bales and the cutest photo op on the bandstand! 😍

If you're in town this weekend, take a pic on the stage and tag us! And be sure to go just south of town to hit up Hilltop Harvest for the best stacking pumpkins, mums, daisies and more! (2605 Hwy 1)

We hope you all enjoy yourselves in Downtown Washington 🍂 Iowa


09/01/2026

Downtown Washington | Iowa

Main Street Washington is thrilled to support our friends at the Washington Area Performing Arts & Events Center (WAPAEC...
08/31/2026

Main Street Washington is thrilled to support our friends at the Washington Area Performing Arts & Events Center (WAPAEC)! They are kicking off their fall season with a very special guest: musician and artist, Scott Kirby! 🎶🎨

We've got something extra special for you leading up to his show, 'Main Street Souvenirs,' on September 27. WAPAEC is raffling off this incredible 29x19.5 inch watercolor painting of our very own Washington County Courthouse, created by Scott Kirby himself! 😍

This painting is a stunner (just look at those colors!), and even better, some of the raffle proceeds will benefit Main Street Washington! 🧡

Here’s your chance to own a beautiful work of art and support local downtown initiatives!

🎟️ Raffle Ticket Prices:
$5 for 5 chances
$10 for 12 chances (the best deal!)

📍 Where to get your tickets:
Central Park Antiques: Karen or Ed will be happy to help you!
Farmer's Market on September 10: They'll have a table near the fountain! ⛲
They'll also have tickets available at the concert on Sunday, September 27.

The drawing will be held at Scott Kirby's 'Main Street Souvenirs' Concert on Sunday, September 27 at 3:30p. You don't want to miss this unique event!

Let's support WAPAEC, celebrate local art, and help keep Main Street Washington vibrant! Get your raffle tickets today!

Celebrating growth, music, and community! Last week was a busy one, and we loved every minute of it. 🌟Our Executive Dire...
08/28/2026

Celebrating growth, music, and community! Last week was a busy one, and we loved every minute of it. 🌟

Our Executive Director had a blast out in the community attending two major events:
➡️Blackjack Beach Groundbreaking: We were thrilled to stand alongside our friends at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort / Elite Casino Resorts for the groundbreaking of Blackjack Beach! They’ve been amazing supporters of Downtown Washington for years, and we can't wait to see this exciting project come to life. 🏖️ Blackjack Beach RV & Water Resort is coming SOON! Be sure to give their page a follow so you don't miss any progress updates! 🌊👀

➡️ Adin's Music Studio Celebration: We officially welcomed one of Downtown Washington's newest additions! We had a blast meeting Adin’s sweet family, hearing him play piano, and enjoying some perfectly themed treats. 🎹🎸 Whether you're looking to start lessons for your kids or finally pick up an instrument yourself, Adin is open and ready to teach piano, guitar, or bass for all ages. Reach out to Adin's Music Studio today and tap into your musical side!

Thank you to everyone who came out to support both events. Downtown Washington truly has the best community around! ✨

🎊📸 Leppert Media

How neat is this!?! Pop over to the Washington Public Library windows today to watch these ladies spinning away 🧶 If you...
08/27/2026

How neat is this!?!

Pop over to the Washington Public Library windows today to watch these ladies spinning away 🧶 If you're brave, go inside and try it out with Grace 😍

(also, be sure to come to the library this evening for the PlayIT Place opening, 4:30-7p)

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120 E Main Street, Ste 6A
Washington, IA
52353

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
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