Bee Ridiculous!
​Come downtown for a day of celebration
Saturday July 27th, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
​There's so much to do for the whole family! 

Festivities will stretch from Third Avenue to Second Street along Main Street. 

We are constantly updating confirmed attendees, vendors, and retail/restaurant specials so check back often!

​MCBD is committed to making sure everyone is safe downtown and is working with the City to make sure there are barricades and safe pathways to make it through and around downtown.

Event Map

Schedule of Events and Specials

Activities: we are constantly adding to the list check back often!
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Kid's Activity Block 10am-3pm:
  • Yard Games, Bubble Machine, and Chalk Walk-Sponsored by the Marshalltown Central Business District
  • Kid's Water Games and Giveaways-Sponsored by McGregors Furniture
  • Farm Equipment Displays from Central Iowa Farm Store
  • Face Painting sponsored by Mosaic Church
  • MICA Booth
  • Tulip and Friends Balloon Artist-11am-1pm
  • Animal Rescue League Booth of adoptable animals
  • Pilgrim Heights Booth
  • Bounce Houses-Sponsored by Central Iowa Inflatables
  • Central Iowa Art Association Activity Booth
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First Responders Activity Block 10am-3pm:
  • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and 911 Communications Department
  • Iowa Army National Guard
  • Marshalltown Fire Department
  • Marshalltown Police Department
  • Marshall County Sheriff's Department
  • The Elks Lodge with the Fire Safety House

Food Trucks 10am-3pm: 
  • Appleberry Farms Apple Wagon
  • Big Acai
  • Karam's Grill
  • Maria's Taco
  • Scigs Snack Shack
  • Totally Rolled Ice Cream

Farmers and Vendor Market: 10am-3pm​
  • A. Laney Florals-selling locally grown flowers (wrapped flower bouquets and mason jar flower arrangements) and handcrafted copper vases
  • Amber’s Signs & Chimes and Macrame by Trudy-selling standing and hanging indoor/outdoor signs, garden flag poles, macrame plant hangers, cat hammocks, plus other small decor 
  • Back Roads Bounty Freeze Dried Goods-selling freeze dried candy and fruit
  • Beetle Babe Jewelry-selling fun and eclectic polymer clay jewelry and homewares
  • B's candles and crafts- selling candles, jewelry, lip balm, soap, bath bombs, wax melts
  • Cathy's Paper Creations-selling products created from paper: writing journals, children's activities packets
  • Century Way-selling homemade smoked bones for dogs
  • Cheyenne Customs-selling tumblers, glitter pens, home decor
  • Earths Creations-selling crystals, towers, spheres, carvings, jewelry, suncatchers and more
  • JLynn's Crystal Haven LLC-selling crystals, stones, crystal art, crystal jewelry and crystal+ rock carvings, towers, spheres, and so much more 
  • Nicole's Creations-selling handmade crafts and sublimation items
  • Personal Repurpose-selling repurposed items, signs, stars, and windchimes
  • Rosie Sunshine Creations-selling Handmade Barnwood Barn Quilts-Stars, Crosses, Stovetop Covers
  • Salina’s Small Cakes-selling Cake, cupcakes, cookies, macarons, bars/brownies, cookie mixes, pancake mixes
  • Steph's lazer engraving-selling resin items: chess sets, dominoes, lamps, clocks, trinket jars/trays, keychains, etc.
  • That Flippin' Shed-selling handcrafted leather and cork earrings, curated bracelet sets
  • US Cellular- get signed up for home internet and communications
  • Whitmore’s Riverbottom Farms-selling our frozen pork products, our farm-fresh eggs, a boatload of our baked goods, our canned goods, as well as our all-natural personal care products 
  • Bookish Jolene-selling Book sleeves, kindles sleeves,  glass tumblers, stainless tumblers decorated, bookmarks, kindle poufs
  • The Pastors Cut Handcrafted Knives-selling handcrafted knives and sheaths 
  • Lifted Auto Dezine- Mechanic Shop
  • Beeloved Sensory Play-selling Sensory play kits and homemade play dough
  • Soft Snuggly Friends-selling handmade crocheted plushies and stuffed animals
  • Onnen Originals- selling T-shirts, sweatshirts, polymer clay earrings, fire starters, dog treats, porch and door signs
  • Heritage Forge – Custom Blacksmithing Demonstration
  • So Many More!
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​Specials and deals w/ participating restaurants: ​
  • Doo Dah's will be serving Breakfast Only from 6am-12noon. Hearty servings at Healthy Prices!!
  • Tannin will have brunch from 9am-1pm with a full menu + a Mimosa & Blood Mary Bar!! Live music from Missouri Mule  from 6:30pm-8:30pm!​
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Specials and deals w/ participating retailers: ​
  • Brit Marie's + Co will have a $5, $10, and $15 Rack, $10 and $20 Shoes, 30% off all Summer apparel, including all shorts and capris, 30% off all Men's Summer apparel (excludes new fall inventory, accessories and denim), and make an offer on last decor items.
  • In Stitches will have Back to School customization for backpacks, hats, canvas shoes and more, Laser Engraving services for water bottles, keychains and other items. They have all of the local high school's mascot logos to add for that extra unique flair to your items. 
  • Nina's Attic will have 25% off all Summer, a $10 rack, and a free $10 Gift Card with purchase over $100.
  • Oliver Beene Designs will have 50% off garden merchandise, 40% off Spring and Summer apparel (excludes denim), 75% off any shoes and sandals remaining in stock, and any purchase gets your name added to a drawing for a $50 Oliver Beene Gift Certificate
  • Real Deals will have Home Decor and Boutique Sidewalk Sales, 50% off Shoes, and Christmas in July!
  • State Street Trading Company will have 20% of ANY 1 item under $50, Tag Sales throughout the store, and a Bee Ridiculous Giveaway!
  • Stepping Stones Christian Book Store will have Grab Bags, Back to Basics Sale, Summer Sale, Bushel of Bargains, and a Book for a Penny​
  • Wax Xtatic will have a Music Garage Sale with hundreds of LP's CD's and Cassettes priced at $1 or less!!

Bee Involved

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Gold Sponsors:

Bronze Sponsors:

Comfort Keepers
Hellberg's Jewelers
Marshalltown Family Dentistry
Tyler Peschong-State Farm Insurance Agent 

Supporting Sponsors:

Smokin' G's BBQ
Wax Xtatic
Shomo-Madsen Insurance

​Thank you to our Promotions Committee Volunteers!

Alushia Fitzgerald-MCBD Promotions Events Chair
Brittany Tow-MCBD Retail Promotions Chair 
Tammy Barajas
Elisabeth Beiber
Nicole Collins
DyAnne Henry
Deb Hippler
Skyelar Purchase