SHENANDOAH CHAMBER and INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

Calendar of Events

Here you can find present and past events happening around the Shenandoah area.

2024

Jul

24

Shenandoah Community Guide-Books Available

07/24/2024
9 a.m.
SCIA, 619 W. Sheridan Ave.

2024 Shenandoah Official Guide Books have arrived. Pickup a copy at SCIA 619 W. Sheridan Ave., the Shenandoah Inn & Suites, the Depot Restuarant and many other businesses in town. It everything you need to know about Shenandoah. Business location and contact info., History, Attractions, Entertainment, Shopping, Dining, Events, Recreation, Healthcare, Education, Industry, Utilities, City Services, and Map. Every resident and visitor should have one!

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2025

Sep

13

2025 Wabash Trace Nature Trail Marathon, Half, & Marathon Relay

09/13/2025
7:30 a.m.
800 W Sheridan Ave. Shenandoah, Imogene St. Patrick Church and Wabash Trace Nature Trail

2025 Wabash Trace Nature Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, & Marathon Relay registration is online now at www.GetMeRegistered.com. Pickup a hard copy of the entry form at Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association, 619 W Sheridan Ave. or print the form on this website and mail. The races run on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail with starts in Shenandoah and Imogene. Finishline in downtown Shenandoah at 800 W Sheridan Ave. Awards at the Depot Restaurant. See the page on this website.

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2025

Apr

04

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at the Elks Lodge

04/04/2025
6 p.m.
107 S Fremont St.

Shenandoah Elks Lodge is hosting the Wabash Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre April 4-5, 11-12, & 25-26. The play is titled "RAGDIE, Life, Death...it's a cycle". Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 6:30 p.m.

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2025

May

03

2025 Shenandoah Disability Awareness Walk

05/03/2025
11:00 a.m.
Depot Restaurant, 101 Railroad Avenue

Join us on May 3rd for the 10th annual 2025 Disability Awareness Walk and after party at the Depot downtown Shenandoah. Walk begins at 11 am with music and food following. Sponsored by Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association, The Depot, Nishna Productions, NAMI, Fareway, HyVee and more. 

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2025

May

02

E-cycle Event

05/02/2025
2:00 pm - 5 pm
Pella Corporation, south parking lot

Electronic Recycling Sponsored by Pella Corp., Lloyd Inc. & City of Shenandoah. Donations accpted, businesses $5 per monitor. Items accepted are computer Monitors, televisions, printers, VCR's, video game systems, cameras, cell pones, keyboards, laptops, DVD players, small houshold appliances. (no microwaves, big appliances, tires, motors, oil, paint, light bulbs, ballasts. Proceeds will be given to Shenandoah Middle School to assist with environmental awareness programs.

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2025

Apr

26

Nishna Productions Job Fair

04/26/2025
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
100 S Maple St.

April 26, NPI Job Fair 9am – noon at Delmonico Room 100 S Maple St. All shifts available, onsite interviews. Pay ranges from $17-$21 per hour, Insurance benefits, up to $4,000 bonus.

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2025

May

03

Spaghetti Dinner at Veterans Memorial Museum

05/03/2025
5:00-7:00 pm
603 W Lowell Ave.

Fundraising Spaghetti Dinner in Veterans Memorial Museum Community Room for all. Donations accepted. Spaghetti with Meat Sauce or meatless sauce, green beans, garlic bread, dessert, & water. The museum displays will also be open 5-7pm.

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Past Events

2025

Apr

19

Annual American Legion Easter Egg Hunt

04/19/2025
1:30 pm
Sportsmans Park

April 19th, 1:30 p.m. 99th American Legion Easter Egg Hunt at Sportsman’s Park. They will be assisted by the Elks orgnization members.

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2025

Apr

09

SCIA Donut Stop Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening

04/09/2025
10:00 a.m.
606 W Sheridan Avenue

SCIA Donut Stop Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening

April 9th 10 am SCIA Ribbon Cutting for Grand Opening of the Donut Stop 606 W Sheridan Ave. Welcome new owners Todd & Stacy Kirk of Shenandoah and enjoy some coffee & donuts. www.donutstopshen.com

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2025

Apr

01

Vendor Meeting for Shenandoah/Clarinda Farmers Markets

04/01/2025
4:00 pm
Shenandoah Public Library, 201 S. Elm St.

April 1st Farmers Market vendor meeting at Shenandoah Public Library 4 pm. Past and future vendors are welcome to help plan for the 2025 season. Market times and days and rules will be discussed. For more information contact market mananger Mary Lou Wholhoy 712-303-0100.

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2025

Mar

27

Retail Retirement Party at Serenity Studio Floral & Spa

03/27/2025
5:00 - 7:00 pm

GOT SORE MUSCLES? You are too late! Paula Hayes, massuise, is Retiring in April. Patti Gee, owner, is Retiring in June from Serenity Studio Floral & Spa 110 S. Elm St. Shenandoah. Come greet and thank them for serving Southwest Iowa for over 30 years Thursday March 27,  5-7 pm. Open House w/drinks & appetizers

 

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2025

Mar

06

SCIA Ribbon Cutting & Open House at Mondo's Restaurant March 6th at Noon

03/06/2025
Noon
309 S Fremont St.

Join Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association March 6th at noon for the Mondo's Restaurant Ribbon Cutting Open House for the remodel at 309 S Fremont St. Shenandoah. Coffee and a salad bar lunch will be served while you browse the new decor at the restaurant. Mondo's will be open for business Friday March 7th.

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2025

Mar

06

SCIA Agriculture Future of America Scholarships, Apply Now Thru March 6 Online

03/06/2025

Shenandoah, Essex, Sidney High Schools

      Shenandoah Chamber and Industry Association Ag Committee and Agriculture Future of America join forces each year to support an agricultural scholarship program. Applications are now being accepted online at the website www.agfuture.org under the Scholarship tab through March 6, 2025.

     This year the SCIA Ag Committee will award up to two scholarships. AFA matches community funds, now being raised by the SCIA Ag Committee, to offer $4,675 in each scholarship, including $3,200 academic scholarship and the remainder is to cover the AFA Leaders Conference expenses in Kansas City the following November.

     Qualified applicants are Shenandoah, Sidney or Essex high school seniors who will pursue a degree in agriculture or any related field at an accredited college or university. Many majors qualify if they will be applied to the agriculture industry, such as…business, chemistry, horticulture, animal science, education, computer science etc.

    The application process also includes an essay sharing the applicant’s personal vision for agriculture and why they are interested in an agricultural career. An interview will be conducted soon after March 6th at the SCIA office, 619 W. Sheridan Avenue. Applications must be posted online by March 6th so they can set up interview times. The link to the application is http://www.agfuture.org then click on the community partner scholarship.

    The goal of the AFA Scholarship is to identify students with strong potential. Students are also scored on community service and citizenship, activities, work experience, family need, references, grade point (3.0 and above) and student rank. The Essay has the greatest weight in scoring applicants.

    The Scholarship winners will be announced at the SCIA Annual Meeting and Ag Banquet to be held later this summer. SCIA Ag Committee members are now gathering donations for the Agriculture Future of America scholarship. Agriculture Future of America Foundation provides $2,225 to match $2,450 raised locally for each scholarship. Businesses and individuals that wish to contribute should contact SCIA at 246-3455, chamber@sciaiowa.com or drop off a check. Checks should be made to Greater Shenandoah Foundation.

 

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2025

Mar

10

Shenandoah Music Association Concert

03/10/2025
7 p.m.
Shenandoah High Scholl auditortium

Letters from Home is a USO style show March 10th at 7 p.m. at Shenandoah High School Auditorium sponsored by Shenandoah Music Association. For ticket information go to www.shenandoahmusicassociation.org/concerts.

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2025

Feb

15

Shenandoah Legislative Coffee with State legislators at the Bricker Room in the Safety Ctr. Coffee and Donut Stop Donuts Served. Next coffee is March 15th.

02/15/2025
8:00 a.m.
Bricker Room Shenandoah Safety ctr.

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2025

Feb

07

Feb

08

12th Annual Shenandoah Chocolate Walk

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All Day
Shenandoah businesses

     

12th Annual Shenandoah Chocolate Walk February 7th & 8th  

     Shenandoah kicks off the Valentine Day holiday with a two-day Chocolate Walk Friday February 7th and Saturday February 8th. Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association businesses are giving shoppers an opportunity to indulge in chocolate treats and win over 40 prizes. The 12th annual event includes a drawing party on February 8th at the Depot Restaurant and free handmade chocolate bars by the Sugar Makery.

     Shoppers can sample chocolate of all sorts in stores as they shop for Valentines gifts both days. It’s an ideal time to shop for valentine gifts, order flowers for your sweetheart or make dinner reservations at restaurants. Shoppers will pick up entry forms in participating businesses for the drawing and bring entries to the drawing party at The Depot 101 Railroad Street 4-6pm. Free appetizers and wine tasting will be available. Drawings for prizes will begin at 5p.m. Customers must be present to win.

    Drawing prizes include eight $25 SCIA Chamber Gift Certificates, a stay at Shenandoah Inn & Suites Hotel in the whirlpool suite with gift basket, movie passes to Legacy 3 Theater, many other items and businesses gift certificates. Over 30 prizes will be awarded to those who bring in entry forms from businesses.

  Shop the Chocolate Walk during regular business hours, sample chocolate and pickup entry forms at these SCIA Businesses: Depot Restaurant 101 Railroad Street, Paper Trail 709 W Sheridan Avenue, Angel Care Home Health 717 W Sheridan Avenue, Shenandoah Inn & Suites Hotel 620 W Sheridan Avenue, Shenandoah Floral 514 W Sheridan Avenue, County Line Design 506 W Sheridan Avenue, Serenity Studio Flowers & Spa 110 S Elm Street, Brown’s Shoe Fit Store 611 W Sheridan Avenue, Shenandoah Medical Center Gift Shop 300 Pershing Avenue, US Cellular Advantage 104 S Fremont Steet, Farmer’s Daughters Flowers & Vintage 720 W Sheridan Avenue, Sugar Makery 708 S Fremont Street, Legacy 3 Theater 712 W Sheridan Avenue.

       Prizes are provided by Chocolate Walk stops and these additional SCIA businesses: City Fitness Center, Legacy 3 Theatre, Fareway, El Porton Mexican Grill, Once Again, The Sanctuary Restaurant, Walmart, and more.

     Valentine themed t-shirts can be purchased at County Line Design 506 W Sheridan Avenue. The Mill at 818 W Sheridan Avenue is hosting Valentine vendors February 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact SCIA for more information or stop by the SCIA office at 619 W Sheridan Avenue to pick-up a list of the participating stores and prizes or see the Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association Facebook page and website www.sciaiowa.com.

    

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2025

Jan

18

The Mill Health, Beauty, & Wellness Vendors Day

01/18/2025
10:00 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Mill on Sheridan Ave.

The Mill in Shenandoah will feature Health,  Beauty, & Wellness vendors on January 18th 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

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2025

Jan

04

Shenandoah Pickleball Tournament

01/04/2025
8:00 a.m. - noon
Memorial Armory Building

Shenandoah Parks and Recreation presents a New Year's 2025 Pcileball Tournament Saturday January 4, 8 a.m. - noon at the Memorial Armory Building. The tournament includes play for beginners and intermediate players.To register Contact Lucas Hughes at LHughers062@gmail.com or 641-521-7975. Cost is $30 per team winners will receive money and prizes. All proceeds to to the Parks & Rec. Dept. Prizes are sponsored by Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association and Mondo's Restaurant.

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2024

Nov

30

Night the Lights Come On

11/30/2024
3:00 - 7:00 pm
Downtown

Christmas Together in Shenandoah Nov. 30th Night the Lights Come On & More Dec. Activities

     Christmas Together in Shenandoah Saturday November 30th features the downtown Night the Lights Come On with live reindeer, horse-drawn carriage rides, music, and hot Cocoa by Hy-Vee 3-5pm near city hall. The event is sponsored by Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association, Fuller Center, Invenergy, and Community 1st Credit Union. Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for photos and the lights-on countdown is at 5:30pm.

     Shop small business Saturday along Sheridan Avenue till 6pm. You’ll find ornament making activities at County Line Design, smores by the Forum under the gold dome and more treats by Walmart downtown. Pickup a Shenandoah Holiday Shopping and Dinning Guide in stores and restaurants. SCIA is searching for a few carolers to add to the festivities. Call 712-246-3455 if you can offer your choir or voice.

     Soup and Pie Supper Fundraiser follows at Veteran Memorial Museum 603 W. Lowell Avenue 5:30 – 7pm. Donations will be accepted. Five types of soup and many varieties of pie will be available. The Museum displays will also be open for viewing.

     Visit Santa Claus December Saturdays at the Everly Brothers Childhood Home, 800 W Sheridan Avenue 2-4 p.m. Santa will have gifts for the kids and photos are welcome. Dates are December 7, 14, and 21. Santa is seeking a few elves from the community to assist him each Saturday. Contact SCIA to volunteer 712-246-3455.

     Breakfast with Mrs. Claus is December 7th will run 9:30–11a.m. at the Delmonico Room of the Historical Museum building 100 S. Maple St. The kids’ event will include breakfast, stories, crafts, cookie decorating, and games. Space is limited to 50 children. Make Reservations by December 3rd by calling Shenandoah Chamber at 712-246-3455 or email chamber@sciaiowa.com. Volunteers are needed. Parents may attend with their children, but no breakfast will be provided for the parents.

A free Kids movie December 21st will be hosted by Legacy 3 Theater at 10 a.m. Kids and parents can see the movie “Wonka” for free thanks to Legacy 3 Theaters. The movie will be shown in all three theaters. Doors open at 9am. Mrs. Claus will be on hand to greet moviegoers.  SCIA will provide a small popcorn and pop to kids free of charge.

     Visit to Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association website for details at www.SCIAIOWA.com and Facebook page. Celebrate Christmas Together in Shenandoah.

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2024

Dec

05

Rapp Park Connection to Wabash Trace Nature Trail Informational Meeting

12/05/2024
6pm
Shenandoah Public Library Auditorium

Thursday, December 5th Southwest Iowa Nature Trails will have a public information meeting to launch the Rapp Park Connector Trail to the Wabash Trace Nature Trail.  The meeting is open to everyone and will be held at 6 PM at the Shenandoah Public Library Auditorium.

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2024

Nov

07

Nov

09

Holiday Open House in Shenandoah Stores

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Regular store hours
Shenandoah stores

Holiday treats and deals. Shop Christmas decor, gifts, and more!

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2024

Oct

30

Moonlight Magic Downtown Trick or Treating

10/30/2024
4:30 p.m.
Memorial Armory if raining at 3 p.m.

Update in case of rain....Trick or Treating and hot dogs will move to Memorial Armory. Businesses can setup candy stations there. Hayrack rides will be canceled, spooky corridor will go as planned at Sorensen Auto Plaza. 

Free Halloween event sponsored by Northwest Bank, Shenandoah Family Dentistry, Fareway, Vetter Equipment, Tractor Supply. Start at Northwest Bank and pickup a treat bag. Trick or Treat in costume at downtown businesses along Sheridan Ave. Hot Dogs and hayrack rides by city hall. Walk through the Spooky Corridor at Sorensen Auto Plaza 1100 W Sheridan Ave. More treats and see the spirit walker and take photos. Spectators are welcome. Rain location is Memorial Armory.

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2024

May

22

Shenandoah Farmers Market, Priest Park

05/22/2024
2-5:30pm Wed. and 9am-noon Sat.
701 7th Ave. Priest Park

The 2024 Shenandoah Garden City Farmers Market open earlier in the season with extended hours in Priest Park, 707 7th Avenue. May 22 is opening day with new Wednesday hours 2- 5:30 p.m. through October 30.

     The Market is open each Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning 9 a.m. to noon with parking available. Shenandoah Farmers Market is a state certified market which allows vendors to accept WIC coupons. With the extended days and hours, it gives vendors more opportunities to sell products and customers nearly a month more to purchase fresh produce, baked goods, crafts, and plants.

     It is free for vendors to sell at the market in Priest Park, but they must register and sign the Pesticide Affidavit and Waiver of Responsibility before setting up and selling statement ensuring they don’t use pesticides. A copy of the rules for the market and registration forms are available through market manager Mary Lou Woolhoy or at Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association at 619 W Sheridan Avenue.

     Early in the season customers can expect produce like radishes and lettuce, baked goods, Rhubarb, and plant starts. Crafts, baked goods, herbs, honey, Jams and Jellies are always available. In June strawberries, cherries, onions, carrots, and green beans are offered as well as flower bouquets. In July and August tomatoes, sweet corn, and many other vegetables are available. September and October are months for pears, apples, gourds, popcorn, Indian corn, and pumpkins.

     For more information about the Shenandoah Garden City Farmers Market contact market manager Mary Lou Wolhoy at 712-303-0100 and follow the posts on the Facebook page

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2024

Oct

16

SCIA Holiday Planning Meeting

10/16/2024
8:00 a.m.
SCIA Office 619 W Sheridan Ave.

SCIA business meeting Wed. Oct. 16th 8 a.m. at 619 W Sheridan Avenue

Plans & Ideas for:

* 2024 Theme Ideas

* Holiday Open House weekend Nov. 7-9th

* Sno-dough participation, Sale Nov. 16th

* Night the Lights Come On Nov. 30th

* Breakfast with Mrs. Claus Dec. 7th

* Free Holiday Movie “Wonka”, Legacy 3 Dec. 21st

* Dec. Saturdays Santa’s House

 

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2024

Sep

28

2024 Shenfest

09/28/2024
All day
All around town

FOOD-Fireman’s Pancake Feed Safety Center 7-10am, Farmer’s Market Priest Park 9am-noon, Shenfest Nonprofit Food Court Flatiron Plaza 10am-3pm, with music under the gazebo 11-2pm.

GAMES-SMC Fun Run/Walk 8am Sportsmans Park on Wabash Trace Nature Trace Trail Tennis Tournament Gee Park Tennis Courts Saturday 6pm, Sunday 2pm Finals (TBD)

CAR SHOW/TRACTOR SHOW-9am-1pm Earl May KMA Parking Lot, Elm St. & Lowell Ave., Trophies, food & music at Veterans Museum next door

PARADE-Runs west on Sheridan Avenue from downtown 2pm, lineup noon Clarinda Avenue

MUSIC- following the parade 3:30pm by John Rogers & 7pm with Matt Cox & the Meraders Band at the Depot Restaurant under the tent.

AWARDS- Marching Band Awards at the Everly Brothers Childhood Home on Sheridan Avenue following the parade

More info. at 712-246-3455, chamber@sciaiowa.com

 

 

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2024

Sep

10

Invenergy Grand Opening SCIA Ribbon Cutting at new office building.

09/10/2024
10 a.m.
515 W. Sheridan Ave.

Shenandoah Hills Invenergy office building is opening Sept. 10th, join us for coffee and a snack and see the new remodeled office at 515 W Sheridan Avenue (former Micky G's kids clothes).

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2024

Aug

29

Thurs. at the Depot, Everly Brothers Experience Band

08/29/2024
6 p.m.
Depot, 101 Railroad St.

Aug. 29, 6 p.m. Thirsty Thursday at the Depot present the Everly Brothers Experience and the Bird Dogs Band in Shenandoah. Free Music with BBQ outside and regular menu inside.

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