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Carlisle Chamber of Commerce

a natural choice to work, live, play and do business

2025 Events

A collage featuring a "Carlisle, The Natural Choice, Established 1851" sign on the left, a small white building with a red door in the center, and a welcome sign with a map and information about Carlisle on the right. Trees and greenery are in the background.

PumpkinFest 2025

October 25, 2025

A group of adults and children gather around a table with snacks and drinks set up outside against a brick wall. Some people are serving food, while others wait in line. A cardboard box is on the ground nearby.
Two people hold a Carlisle Chamber of Commerce banner on a street during a parade, with a fire truck behind them and spectators lining the sidewalks.
A group of children and adults in colorful costumes, including dinosaurs and aliens, participate in a Halloween parade. Some children play Yamaha drums while a crowd watches on a cloudy day near a brick building.
A street scene shows a group of people in colorful costumes, some with instruments and a "Wildcat Band" banner, preparing for a parade while spectators stand nearby outside the Carlisle City Hall.
A crowd of people, many in colorful costumes, gather outside Carlisle City Hall on a cloudy day. Some are pushing strollers, and an inflatable green alien is visible among the group.
A crowd of people, many in Halloween costumes, walk down a street lined with brick buildings. Children dressed as Mario and a princess are in the foreground, holding orange treat bags.
A crowd of people, many wearing jackets and hoodies, gather on a small town street during an outdoor event. Some hold drinks and balloons. Brick buildings and cloudy skies are visible in the background.
A sign for West Homestead's Healing Herd featuring cartoon goats and a cow behind a fence, donation info, social media icons, a Venmo QR code, and a contact phone number.
An adult and a child pet small goats near a green plastic fence in a grassy outdoor area, with picnic tables and parked cars visible in the background.
Children gather around a decorated car trunk with purple and black balloons at a Halloween event. Adults in festive attire hand out treats. A chalkboard sign stands nearby. The event takes place in front of a brick building.
A group of people, including children in Halloween costumes and adults, gather outdoors near a car trunk. One child wears a blue costume, another is dressed as a witch. An older man sits nearby holding a drink.
Two people in orange Halloween-themed outfits sit at a decorated table with pumpkin patterns, outside near parked cars. One woman wears ghost headbands and smiles, while the man beside her wears sunglasses and a cap.
A large group of people, some with strollers and umbrellas, gather along a small town street lined with brick buildings under a cloudy sky. The scene suggests a community event or festival.
Children dressed in costumes ride in colorful barrel carts pulled by a small vehicle along a city street during a parade or event. Buildings and a few onlookers are visible in the background.
A man and woman stand together outdoors with two children in costumes; one dressed as Darth Vader holding a red lightsaber, and the other as a cowgirl with a fringed dress and hat. People and cars are in the background.
A smiling couple stands beside an open car trunk decorated with Halloween props, including a skeleton in a hoodie, skulls, tombstones, and festive signs, in a parking lot during daylight.
A smiling man in a wheelchair holds a basket of candy next to a woman in Halloween attire. They stand by a decorated car trunk with jack-o’-lanterns and garland, participating in a festive outdoor event.
An open car trunk decorated for Halloween with blue balloons, paper cookies, a black cat bucket, an orange candy bucket, and a sign that reads "Happy Halloween from Troop 1344" with Halloween drawings.

Carlisle Mayor & City Council Forum

October 21, 2025

Four adults stand side by side indoors, smiling at the camera. Three men and one woman are dressed in casual and business-casual attire, with a white and green sign partially visible on the wall behind them.

Photo curtesy of The Carlisle Citizen

Four people sit behind a concessions counter labeled "Carlisle Wildcats" with a wildcat logo. A concessions menu is displayed on the wall behind them.
A group of people sits facing a panel of five individuals at a long table inside a venue. A concessions menu is displayed above the panel, and the audience is seated in rows of folding chairs.
People sit on red chairs labeled "Carlisle" in a brightly lit room with large windows. Some are chatting, while others look forward or at papers. Display cases and trees are visible outside through the windows.
A man in a gray shirt speaks at a podium with a "Carlisle Community Schools" sign in a hallway. The podium has a note saying "Megan De Vary, Carlisle Dental Care." People and double doors are visible in the background.

Friends of Carlisle Gathering

September 10, 2025

Opportunity to meet Bo Brown, National Speaker on foraging and primitive survival skills.  Author of two Falcon Guide Books – Foraging Ozarks & Foraging Central Grasslands.  Bo is Founder/Director First Earth Wilderness Schools LLC.

A group of fifteen people, dressed casually, stand and kneel together outside on a gravel path under a large tree with green leaves. A wooden fence and greenery are visible in the background on a sunny day.
A group of people stands outdoors on a sunny day, some smiling and talking, with trees and a wooden fence in the background. One person in a blue shirt gestures while others listen or watch.
A group of fifteen adults pose together outdoors on a sunny day, standing and kneeling on a gravel path in front of a large tree and a rustic fence, surrounded by greenery.

Carlisle Public Library Groundbreaking Ceremony

September 4, 2025

A group of people, including adults and children, stand outside on grass, attentively watching something off-camera. The American flag is visible in the background, along with trees and a clear sky.
A group of people wearing hard hats stand in a line, each holding a shovel and posing in front of a mound of dirt, with a brick building and trailers in the background on a sunny day.
A row of shovels with white hard hats on their handles stands upright in a pile of dirt, set in a grassy area with trees and a cemetery in the background.

Carlisle Watering Hole Ribbon Cutting

August 29, 2025

A group of people gather outside a building for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Several are smiling, and one man holds large scissors, ready to cut the ribbon. The scene looks cheerful and celebratory.
A group of people gathers outside a building for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. An adult helps a young child cut a ribbon, while others smile and watch. The ribbon has colorful logos on it.
A group of people stands outside a building for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. A woman shakes hands with a man holding large scissors, while a small child reaches toward them. Others smile and clap in the background.
A group of people stand outside a building. A woman hands a plaque to a man holding large novelty scissors. A young child in colorful clothes faces them. Others in the background smile and watch the moment.
A group of people stand outside a building as a woman hands a plaque to a man holding large ceremonial scissors; a child is in the foreground, and others smile and watch the scene.

American Legion Open House

August 28, 2025

People are sitting and talking at decorated tables in a wood-paneled room with military memorabilia and plaques on the walls. A few people, including someone in a military uniform, are standing and conversing.
Three people, including two in military uniforms and one in a white shirt, talk in a decorated room with military flags, tables with red tablecloths, and food. A screen displays an image in the background.
People gathered in a decorated room with military flags on the wall, sitting at tables with red and blue tablecloths. Some are talking, and others are seated, suggesting a social or commemorative event.

Educators and Staff Appreciation Breakfast

August 19, 2025

People are lined up in a school cafeteria or lobby area, some getting food. A woman in a red "GO" shirt carries a plate of food and smiles in the foreground. The area is crowded and brightly lit.
A large group of people, mostly wearing red and white shirts, gather in a cafeteria-style room. Some are seated at tables, eating and talking, while others stand and mingle. The atmosphere is lively and social.
Large group of people, mostly wearing red shirts, sit and stand around tables in a bright, spacious cafeteria, engaged in conversation and eating. Sunlight streams in through large windows in the background.
A large group of people, many wearing red shirts, gather in a brightly lit cafeteria with round tables. Some are seated and talking, while others stand and mingle. A woman in white pants stands smiling in the foreground.

Papercake Creations Ribbon Cutting

August 13, 2025

A group of people stands outside a brick building, holding a ribbon for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Some are smiling and posing, with one person holding scissors in the center.
A group of people stands in front of a brick building. A woman in pink holds large scissors, cutting a ribbon, while others smile and watch, celebrating a ribbon-cutting ceremony on a sunny day.

El Gran Amigo Ribbon Cutting

August 8, 2025

A group of people stands smiling in front of El Gran Amigo Mexican Restaurant, holding a ribbon for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on a sunny day.
Four people pose inside a restaurant with brick walls and booths. Three adults stand and smile at the camera, while a young girl in a bow and shorts faces them, looking away from the camera.

General Mills Lunch & Learn

July 31, 2025

A group of people sits around tables in a brightly lit office meeting room, attentively listening to a presentation. Snacks and drinks are on the tables, and various office items and posters are visible in the background.
A group of sixteen people wearing colorful hard hats pose for a photo in an office meeting room, some seated and some standing behind a long table with food and drinks.

Iowa Cubs Night

June 24, 2025

A group of people and a bear mascot pose together on a baseball field, smiling in front of the scoreboard at a stadium. Some are wearing Cubs shirts and hats; children and adults are included in the group.

Chamber Golf Outing

June 21, 2025

Four men stand together smiling on a sunny golf course, wearing casual golf attire and caps, with green grass and tall trees in the background.
Four people pose together on a sunny golf course, holding golf clubs. Two people stand close together on the right, while the other two pose playfully on the left. A large tree and golf flag are visible in the background.
Four men dressed in golf attire stand together on a sunny golf course, smiling and holding golf clubs. Golf carts and trees are visible in the background.
Four men pose together on a sunny golf course, each holding a golf club and wearing golf attire. Trees and green grass surround them, with a clear blue sky overhead.
Four men stand outdoors on a golf course, smiling for the camera. They are dressed in casual golf attire with hats and sunglasses, surrounded by grass, trees, and blue sky, with a golf cart partly visible on the right.
Four older men stand together outdoors in front of green bushes, dressed in golf attire with hats and shorts, each holding or standing with a golf club, smiling at the camera on a sunny day.
Four people stand on a sunny golf course holding golf clubs, smiling at the camera. They are dressed in colorful, casual summer outfits. Trees, grass, and a golf cart are visible in the background.
Four men stand on a sunny golf course holding golf clubs, with green grass and trees in the background. They are dressed in casual golf attire and smiling at the camera.
Four older adults stand together smiling on a sunny golf course, dressed in casual summer clothing, with green grass and trees in the background.
Four men stand on a golf course path next to a golf cart, dressed in casual golf attire, smiling on a sunny day with green grass and trees in the background.
A woman in sunglasses and a white dress kneels next to a real estate sign for Dawn Guyer, exp Realty, outdoors on a sunny day with grass, gravel, and trees in the background.
A smiling woman in athletic clothes and a white cap stands next to a white food cart with a green canopy. The cart has a logo reading "Hawkeye Huto" and a phone number. Trees and blue sky are in the background.

Dinner Under the Stars

June 14, 2025

Hosted & Sponsored by Friends of Carlisle Parks

People sit around round tables with blue tablecloths, chatting and using their phones at an outdoor event on a wooden deck, surrounded by green trees on a sunny day.
A group of people sits at long tables on a wooden bridge outdoors, enjoying a meal together on a sunny day with a scenic view of greenery and a partly cloudy sky.
A group of people sit at round tables covered with blue tablecloths, socializing and eating outdoors on a wooden deck with a scenic view of trees and a partly cloudy sky.

Movie Night

June 13, 2025

A thank you message to sponsors with logos for Morning Glory Coffee, Cyber Solutions, Carlisle Watering Hole, HyVee, etc!graphics, Carlisle Citizen, Carlisle Chamber, Fiss’, Sprouts Academy, and Fareway Meat & Grocery.
Four people stand behind a table covered with a black cloth displaying colorful syrup bottles, cups, and a metal drink dispenser, under a pavilion in a park on a sunny day.
A man in a Coca-Cola t-shirt stands beside a popcorn machine and a table with snacks under a pavilion at a park. The sun shines through the trees in the background.
A group of children and teens sit at a picnic table in a park, doing arts and crafts with stencils, paint, and markers. Art supplies and finished artwork are spread across the table. Trees and greenery are in the background.
People sit on blankets and lawn chairs in a park at sunset, surrounded by trees and greenery, as they gather for an outdoor event. Some are talking and relaxing, while others look toward the front.
Children play with bubbles on a grassy field while adults and other kids gather near picnic tables in the background. Trees provide shade and bubble wands and buckets are scattered on the ground.

21st Century Ribbon Cutting & Open House

June 11, 2025

A group of adults and children stand together indoors as two children cut a red ribbon for a celebration or opening event. People are smiling, and exercise equipment is visible on the right.
A group of adults and children gather indoors, smiling, as several children cut a red ribbon for a ceremony. Exercise equipment is visible on the right, and sunlight streams in through large windows.
Four adults stand indoors by gym equipment, smiling. One man, holding a framed certificate, stands between two men and a woman. Sunlight shines through large windows behind them, and weights are visible by the wall.

Lunch & Learn

May 22, 2025

Opportunity to meet new owners of Johnny & Mike’s Pizza, Subway, El Gran Amigo Mexican Restaurant, Watering Hole, and Sister’s Place.

A group of people sits at tables in a casual restaurant, listening to a speaker at the front. Food and drinks are on the tables. A framed green jacket and posters decorate the walls. Light streams in from the open door.
A man stands and speaks to a group of people seated at tables in a casual restaurant or bar, with a menu board and bar in the background. Some people are listening attentively while eating and drinking.
A man wearing glasses, a navy polo shirt, and gray shorts stands next to a bar counter with pizza trays in a casual restaurant, speaking to someone out of frame. Tables and chairs fill the room.

Subway Grand Re-Opening & Ribbon Cutting

April 30, 2025

A group of people stand inside a restaurant, smiling as a man in the center uses scissors to cut a red ribbon, celebrating a grand opening. Others hold the ribbon on both sides.
A group of people smiling and posing inside a restaurant for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. One person in the center holds large scissors, and two people at the ends hold the red ribbon. Menu boards are visible in the background.
A group of people stands indoors smiling as a man in the center cuts a red ribbon with large scissors, celebrating a store opening. Menu boards and seating are visible in the background.
A woman in a black uniform and cap stands behind a counter next to a man in a light blue shirt at a sandwich shop, with a menu board and flower arrangement visible in the background.
A glass vase filled with yellow and white flowers sits on a counter. Behind it, there's a Pepsi and Lay's vending machine. A card with "Bellflower" written on it is placed in front of the vase.

Friends of the Parks Bridge Ribbon Cutting

April 23, 2025

Friends of Carlisle Park ribbon cutting and lighting of bridge.

Six people stand and talk on a pedestrian bridge at dusk, near a tall metal sculpture with blue lights. Trees with sparse leaves and a cloudy sky are visible in the background.
A group of people stand outdoors under a cloudy sky, facing a display of tall, curved sculptures with blue and yellow lights, surrounded by leafless trees in the background.
A group of people gather outdoors near a fire pit, roasting marshmallows. Some stand and chat while others sit or toast marshmallows. A table with food is set up nearby. Trees and grass are in the background.
A group of people, including children and adults, smile as a man in a red cap cuts a ribbon with oversized scissors during an outdoor ribbon-cutting ceremony on a wooden bridge. Trees are visible in the background.

First Chamber Social

April 16, 2025

Thank you Coco & Nini’s for serving as our host.

A group of people sit around a patio table at an outdoor restaurant, smiling at the camera. Food and drinks are on the table. They are under large umbrellas and the setting appears relaxed and casual.

Wasko Cabinetry Ribbon Cutting

April 2, 2025

Four people stand smiling in front of a cabinetry store. One person holds a plaque. The building has a sign reading "CABINETRY AMISH BUILT. IOWA MADE." A white vehicle is parked nearby.
A group of seven people is smiling in front of a building with a "Wasco Cabinetry" sign. Two of them are holding a large ribbon with colorful logos, as if at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. A person stands with a pair of scissors.
A group of seven people stands outside Wasko Cabinetry for a ribbon-cutting event. One woman in the center holds scissors. They are smiling and positioned in front of a white building with a sign above them.

Digital Marketing Summit

March 4, 2025

A panel of people seated on stage in a large room with high ceilings and hanging lights. A speaker stands next to them near a screen displaying "Leadership Panel." Audience chairs are visible in the foreground.
A large group of people seated at round tables in a spacious hall with a wooden ceiling. Attendees are listening to a presentation, with some taking notes. Tables have papers, snacks, and drinks. Hanging lamps provide warm lighting.
A sign for the Digital Marketing Summit shows logos of the Indianola Chamber, Carlisle Chamber of Commerce, and Norwalk Area Chamber of Commerce. Below, sponsor logos include Ellis Law Offices and Cyber Solutions. A screen displays "Successful online strategy.

Elected and School Officials Meeting

February 8, 2025

Five people sit at a curved desk during a city meeting in Carlisle. The room has a sign reading "City of Carlisle" with a logo. The individuals have nameplates in front of them and are engaged in discussion.
A group of people seated in a modern conference room, facing a presentation area. Some are focused on a speaker at the front. Two large screens are visible, and the room has overhead fluorescent lighting. One person is using a smartphone.
A group of people seated in chairs attend a meeting in a room with "City of Carlisle" displayed on the wall. Several individuals sit at a long table in front, facing the audience. The room has a modern design with multiple screens.
A group of people sitting in a conference room, attending a meeting. Some are writing notes, while others are looking forward. An American flag and a clock showing 10:04 are visible in the background.

2025 Annual Dinner

January 25, 2025

Toad Valley Golf Course, 237 NE 80th Street, Pleasant Hill

Two men are at a registration table inside a building. One is sitting and the other is standing, both are wearing casual clothing. The table has papers and pens, and there's a large window in the background.
A table filled with various raffle prizes, including a red Keurig coffee maker in its box. There are gift baskets wrapped in cellophane and several sheets of paper with pens, likely for raffle entries, displayed on the table.
An elderly man in a red sweater speaks at a wooden podium in a banquet room. Guests are seated at round tables in the background. A screen displays a presentation, and a banner is partially visible on the wall.
A man in a suit stands smiling in a banquet hall as a large group of people seated around tables clap and cheer. The audience looks happy and engaged. The room is brightly lit with large windows in the background.
Three people stand smiling in a room with wooden flooring. The woman in the center holds an award plaque. She is wearing a red dress, and the men beside her are wearing sweaters. People are seated in the background.
Two women standing on a wooden floor at an event. One in a red velvet dress holds an award. The other in a blue sweater gestures and smiles. Behind them, a table displays gift baskets.
Three people stand indoors, smiling. A woman in a red dress hands a plaque to a man in a blue jacket. Another man in a suit stands beside them. They are on a wooden floor, with a draped table and conference setting in the background.
Two people stand on a parquet floor, smiling. One holds a trophy. They are in a room with a table, chairs, and a backdrop featuring logos. Other people are seated at tables in the background.
Two people are standing indoors holding awards. One wears a black outfit and the other a green sweater and khaki pants. A table with a white tablecloth and a framed certificate is in the background.
A woman in a red dress holds an award plaque and a rose, standing next to a man in a black vest holding a microphone. They smile, posing together in a room with a white curtain backdrop.
A group of people seated at a round table in a banquet hall. Men and women are smiling and engaging in conversation. The table is set for a meal, with name tags on the participants. In the background, more people are gathered.
Two women stand in an office with American and state flags behind them. The woman on the left holds an award, and both are smiling. A digital clock and a framed document are on the wall. A plant is near a glass door.
Five people standing on a stage, three women and two men, dressed in semi-formal attire. One woman holds a plaque. The background features a white curtain and a wooden podium. They appear to be at an indoor event or ceremony.

Carlisle Ice Rink Ribbon Cutting

January 10, 2025

Scotch Ridge Nature Park, 2730 Gateway Drive, Carlisle

A costumed mascot in a bear outfit is posing next to an outdoor ice rink. The mascot is wearing a jersey with "IOWA" on it, leaning casually on the rink's edge. The sky is overcast and the surrounding area is grassy.
A man stands at a microphone outside on a concrete platform, wearing a green jacket and gray hat. Several people are gathered in the background on a grassy area, some wearing winter clothing, under a cloudy sky.
A large outdoor ice rink with blue foam padding along the edges is set up on a field under a cloudy sky. In the background, there are leafless trees, a few buildings, and cars on a road.
A group of people, including a mascot and a man in a wheelchair, stand outdoors on a grassy area, cutting a ribbon at an opening ceremony. Some are dressed warmly for cold weather. A small pool-like structure is visible nearby.

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