2017 Spencer Comprehensive Land Use Plan

Spencer, Iowa  2017  Comprehensive Plan

• Spencer Vocal Music Boosters • Spencer Women of Today • Sunshine Services, Inc. • Sweet Adelines • Tops Club – Afternoon

• Tops Club – Morning • United Way of Spencer • Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc.

• W.E. Excell Toastmasters • Weight Watchers • Women of the Moose Chapter 1069 • Y’s Men Club • Youth Baseball & Softball League

• VFW Auxiliary • VFW Post 3159

COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS

Flagfest Spencer’s annual patriotic event featuring a parade, grand cruise, children’s activities, and more family fun! Flagfest is sponsored by the Spencer Chamber of Commerce and is held the second Saturday each June.

Artisan’s Road Trip (A.R.T.) A.R.T. is a self-guided tour of local artisans showcasing their works. This tour has grown to showcase more than

50 artists in 11 counties in NW Iowa

Main Street Market Started in 2005, this annual market occurs each Thursday evening in July & August on the courthouse lawn. A

Main Street Ice Cream Social Enjoy Spencer Main Street at this summertime event where Northwest Iowa Amateur Golf Tournament Hosted by the Spencer Golf & Country Club, this 72-hole tournament is Iowa’s premiere amateur golf event. It is held each August.

combination of food vendors, artisans and live entertainment.

Grand Meander & Tuba Christmas Spencer’s annual holiday activity the first Monday in December where residents meander Grand Avenue listening to Christmas caroling at live window displays. A favorite tradition is the Tuba Christmas players.

friends meet to socialize downtown. Everyone is

welcome to stop by 5 th Street and enjoy ice cream with a variety of toppings

Aside from the 300,000+ visitors that attend the World’s Greatest County Fair, the Clay County Fair, each year, there are many other annual and extraordinary events that make Spencer a great place to live or visit. A brief overview of these community celebrations includes:

- Backyard Bach and Blues, an annual fundraising event for Arts on Grand - Films for the Cinematically Challenged, presented by Arts on Grand - YMCA Turkey Trot - Living History Days, presented by the Parker Historical Society - Annual Fourth of July concert and fireworks display

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