Main Street Fort Dodge

06/23/2026

🚧Street closure alert: The highlighted streets will be blocked off for Saturday's Fort Dodge Pride Festival 🚧
🅿️Street parking and City lots are free on weekends.
Several downtown businesses have partnered with festival organizers to make the event a success.

06/21/2026

Welcome to the area June 21-24! We hope you stop by in the next few days.

🚜 Route Reveal Complete! 🚜

All three days of routes for the 2026 WHO Great Iowa Tractor Ride have now been revealed!

We're excited for another incredible year of scenic rides, great memories, and time spent with fellow tractor enthusiasts. The countdown is officially on—we're looking forward to a great ride ahead!

Learn more: https://whoradio.iheart.com/featured/tractor-ride-blog/

06/19/2026

🧐Looking for a fun and FREE Father's Day weekend activity? Check out this Park Passport from Fort Dodge Play & Learn Center!

Weekend plans -> visit our parks! The FDPLC Park Passport Challenge is a fun way to explore as many parks as you desire this summer! In addition to parks, we added some other free family-friendly destinations.
How does it work?
→ Visit at least 15 destinations
→ Turn in your passport by September 1
→ All participating children receive a donated toy from Target
→ Each family is entered to win a free FDPLC play card ($20 value)
If you wish to have a physical copy, stop by the FDPLC anytime during our open hours. Otherwise, you can also track digitally! Save the image in the comments & update as you visit the destinations.
Upcoming open hours:
• Tuesday, 6/23, 9-11am
• Saturday, 6/27, 9-11am

Check out our Park Guide to help you plan accordingly for each park!events.ticketleap.com/tickets/fdplc/fdplc-park-guide

06/18/2026

💛 Feeling inspired by this MSA post

🗣️ Tell us: What’s your favorite thing about our Main Street Fort Dodge small businesses?

💬Drop your thoughts below — we want to hear from you!

There's something magical about walking into a local business where they know your name and genuinely care about your community. Main Street small businesses are not just places to shop; they're where community happens, and local economies flourish.

Tell us: What's your favorite thing about the small businesses in your downtown? Share your praise by tagging them in the comments!

📷: PROCESS

06/17/2026

🚲 Community Spotlight: Walker’s Bike Shop LLC 🚲
A huge shout out to Walker’s Bike Shop for the incredible heart they bring to Fort Dodge. Watch this video to see their efforts in action 👏

06/15/2026

📌 Happening tonight in downtown.

Ready to unleash your green thumb? 🌱 Join Smitty's Lawn & Landscape TONIGHT at the Library at 6:00 PM to discover the secrets to a thriving garden! 😊

06/12/2026

👀 Happening Saturday in downtown.

Plus check out the Arts Festival at the Blanden Art Museum!