Events
No matter what time of year it is, there is always something to experience in Jefferson! Find events from concerts and live music, theater performances, festivals, activities, charities & causes, games, races, and so much more!
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Fourth Friday Fireside
December 27th, 7-9 PM
Join us for a cozy evening of live music and drinks at The Courtyard Wedding and Event Center in Jefferson, IA. On Friday, December 27, 2024, enjoy the soulful tunes of Chad Elliott during the Fourth Friday Fireside event. Doors open at 5 p.m., with live music from 7 to 9 p.m. A cash bar will be available, and admission is by free-will donation. Don’t miss this relaxed night by the fireside at 214 E State Street!
Acoustic Open Mic
January 14th, 7-9 PM
Do you perform? Join us for an open mic night. Bring your instrument, voice and a song or two to play live. All ages welcome.
Public invited to listen! Bring a chair. Sign up for a performance spot at the event. Doors open 6:30 p.m. No pre-recorded music.
Keyboard available for use. This is the first open mic we've hosted in Jefferson, so we're excited to see what talent it drums up! Feel free to perform solo or with a small group.
Candle Making + Macrame Coaster Workshop
January 16th, 6-9 PM
It’s a double crafting event—perfect for a cozy January evening. Join us for a candle making workshop and discover how to mix and pair fragrances to create your very own signature scent. While your candles are curing, you'll dive into the world of macrame and create a beautiful coaster, perfect for showcasing your handmade candle.
Fourth Friday Fireside
January 24th, 7-9 PM
Come unwind after all the Christmas Festivities at The Courtyard Wedding & Event Center.
Jeffersons’ very own Chad Elliot will be playing all our favorites! So come out , grab a cocktail and enjoy an evening out.
Vision Board workshop
January 25th, 2:30-4:30 pm
Vision boards combine elements of art & science, planning & dreaming, and learning & creating. Take a step back from your daily routine and spend an afternoon in community making your very own vision board. No experience necessary- bring your favorite beverage, a friend, and a sense of curiosity! We’ll provide all supplies and snacks. Space is limited- register now.
Larry & Joe
February 7, starts at 7:00 PM
The duo features Llanera superstar Larry Bellorín, of Venezuela and Latingrass Grammy nominee Joe Troop, of North Carolina. Larry & Joe perform a bilingual fusion of Venezuelan and Appalachian folk music on harp, banjo, cuatro, fiddle, maracas, guitar, upright bass, and whatever else they decide to throw in the van. The program they offer features a distinct blend of their musical inheritances and traditions as well as storytelling about the ways that music and social movements coalesce. Program en ingles y espańol.
Live at Elliott Art Studio, 113 S Chestnut St., Jefferson, IA
Feb. 7, 2024
Doors: 6:30 p.m.
Showtime: 7 p.m.
Bring a chair & drinks, if desired
Learn more about Larry & Joe at https://www.larryandjoe.com/ .
Fourth Friday Fireside
February 28th, 7-9 PM
On February 28th, head to The Courtyard in Jefferson, IA, for a special Fourth Friday Fireside performance featuring Chad Elliott.
Doors open at 5 PM
Music from 7–9 PM
Enjoy a fireside atmosphere, a cash bar, and live music. Donations are welcomed!
Don’t miss this perfect night out filled with great music and community vibes.
Cruisin’ To The Square
August 14th, 2025 — 4:30pm-7:00pm
Don’t miss out on Cruisin’ to the Square! People of all ages will love spending the evening admiring all types of cars, trucks, motorcycles, antique tractors, food, drink, and more up on the square!