Cedar County's premier farmers market set in the heart of historic downtown Tipton, Iowa. You will find a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, eggs, flowers, baked goods, homemade crafts, soaps, candles, and much more. The farmers market is held each Thursday from 3-5 pm at 313 Cedar Street - Kofron Building the months of November and April. When the weather warms up, the farmer’s market will be moved to the northwest court house lawn and will be open from 4-6 pm in the warm months of May through October.
Music in the Gazebo June 1st ~ Johnnie Krob 7-8 pmJune 8th ~ The Miller Sisters 7-8 pmJune 15th ~ Matt Fonteyne & Mike Brown 7-8 pmJune 22nd ~ Community Band 7:30 - 8:30 pmJune 29th ~ Randy Phelps & Cassie Petersen 7-8 pm
Come visit Tipton to celebrate the 4th of July! The parade starts at 10:00 a.m. from the court house and ends at the city park where events will be held all day in the park. Parade theme "Born to be Wild"5k - No One Fights Alone (TTBA)10:00 - Parade10:30 - 1:00 - Butterfly chops at Family FoodsFollowing is all located at the City Park:11:30 - Parade Awards announced12:00 - Baby Contest12:00 - 4:00 - Fresh Paint with Christine Boeve ~ Come & go 11x14 canvas board for $10.00 each1:00 - 3:00 - Face Painting with Cassie Eicher at the City Park1:00 - 3:00 - Gunny the Clown at the City Park1:00 - 4:00 - Free Swim at the James Kennedy Aquatic Center1:00 - 5:00 - Rudy Vallejo - Native American Kickapoo Tribe Eagle Dancer2:00 - 4:00 - Climb the Rock Wall3:00 - 6:00 - Music by Home Brew Band4:00 - 7:00 - General Admission at the James Kennedy Aquatic Center12:00 - VendorsSoftball tournamentsPuppet show (TTBA)Bouncy Home (TTBA)
Click here to print/view the 4th of July 2016 Parade RouteTOUCH A TRUCKWill be held on October 8, 2017! This family "Free" event offers children and adults a hands-on opoortunity to explore working trucks of all types!
RIDICULOUS DAY Great bargains, vendors, face painting, music in the gazebo and tours of the Old Cedar County Jail await shoppers during Tipton's annual Ridiculous Day, the first Friday in August. A decades' long tradition, Ridiculous Days coincides with the Cedar County Heath Fair.
Weekend shoppers can find ridiculous deals, good food and fun on the courthouse square during Tipton Ridiculous Days!
Held the Sunday before Halloween at the city park, come experience Halloween with local businesses and organizations. Games, face painting, goodies, Gunny the Clown, a bouncy house, and “trunk or treating” will all take place. Children will receive candy/treats from decorated trunks. Wear your Halloween costumes and enjoy the fun!
Tipton businesses celebrate Small Business Saturday® every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Small Business Saturday is dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country and is celebrated every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
In addition to discounts at local businesses, special activities are always planned for more fun! Some of the activities have included book signings, wine tastings, cookie decorating, face painting, vendor fairs and the event also coincides with the Old Cedar County Jail's Holiday Open House and Bake Sale. Small Business Saturday also kicks off the Tipton Chamber of Commerce's annual 'Ca$h for Christmas' promotion!
Small Business Saturday is a nationwide campaign founded by American Express to bring awareness to shopping local and supporting small business. The first Small Business Saturday was held November 27, 2010 and in 2011 the US Senate officially recognized Small Business Saturday. In 2012, millions of shoppers participated, consumer awareness reached 67% and it had an estimated consumer spending of $5.5B. More neighborhoods than ever celebrated Small Business Saturday in 2013 with over 1,450 Neighborhood Campaigns signed up to rally their communities. This one small day has grown into a movement that millions of individuals, businesses, and communities have embraced nationwide! To learn more about Small Business Saturday visit, www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/Shop-Small/.LIGHTING OF COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREELighting of Tipton's Community Christmas Tree by the Mayor is held the last Saturday of November at 5 p.m. at the northwest corner of Cedar and 4th Street. Special music and refreshments
Tipton’s Christmas Celebration and Tour of Lights is held on the second Saturday of December in downtown Tipton. Enjoy the charm of the popular horse-drawn carriage rides, Christmas Carolers, and a community soup supper. Take a stroll through historic downtown where businesses will be open. Holiday music and treats will be available to enjoy as well. Don’t forget to include some holiday shopping at local businesses and meet Santa Claus. Bring coats, mittens, and kids and enjoy the Holiday Season with family and friends in downtown Tipton.