Upcoming Events
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21 Mar
✨ Make + Take Candle Bar Pop-Up at Calico & Co. ✨
March 21, 2026
Calico & Company | Waterloo, Ia
Learn moreJoin us at Calico & Co. for a fun, hands-on DIY Candle Bar experience!
Saturday, March 21: 10 AM - 2 PM or until sold out
Create your own custom-scented candle using Milkhouse Candles' highly scented soy wax beads made right here in Iowa.
Mix and match fragrances to design a scent that’s completely your own.
How it works:
- Choose a wicked jar candle – $15 each or 2+ for $12.50 each
- Or fill a resealable bag for wax warmers – $6
- Mix, layer, and create your perfect scent combinationNo appointments needed — just stop by and join the fun!
Calico & Co: 1022 Alabar Ave., Waterloo, Ia
**Store hours: 10 AM - 4 PM.
Bring a friend, shop the store, and enjoy creating something uniquely yours. Candles also make wonderful gifts!
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28 Mar
Pop Up @ Bremer County Fairgrounds
March 28-29, 2025
Calico & Company | Waterloo, Ia
Learn more🌷 Spring Pop Up at Bremer County Fairgrounds
Join us for a fun, two-day shopping experience filled with unique finds and local goodness!
The Bombshell will be set up with our usual favorites—women’s clothing, home décor, and the interactive make & take candle bar (so you can create your own custom candle right on-site).
You’ll also find a variety of other small businesses and makers set up throughout the event—perfect for discovering those “didn’t know you needed it, but now you do” treasures.
Admission is FREE!
Food & Drinks: The Taco Shack will be on-site with food and beverages available for purchase.
Kid Zone: The Kid Zone is available, so the littles can have fun while you shop!
Event Hours: Saturday, March 28th: 10AM – 4PMSunday, March 29th: 9AM – 3PM
This is a two-day event to give everyone a chance to stop out, shop, and enjoy—come one day or make a weekend of it
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25 Apr
Bombshell Pop Up @ Spring Craft + Vendor Fair
April 25, 2026
The Centre Hall - Waverly, Ia
Learn moreThe Local Bombshell is popping up at the Spring Craft & Vendor Fair at Centre Hall in Waverly!
Join us for a fun day of shopping alongside a variety of creative small businesses offering handcrafted goods, handmade items, unique finds, and local favorites — plus a food truck on site. We’ll be bringing a curated mix of Bombshell favorites, and our new mobile boutique trailer may even be making an appearance. Stop by, shop small, and enjoy all the spring vibes this event has to offer. -
1 May
The Local Bombshell Trailer at Big Woods Market
May 1-2,2026
Big Woods Market
Learn moreBig Woods Market – Spring Edition
The Local Bombshell Boutique Trailer is heading to the Big Woods Market Spring Edition in Cedar Falls, and it’s the perfect excuse for a spring shopping outing.
Stop by the trailer to shop a curated mix of comfy graphic tees, easy everyday styles, gifts, beauty favorites, and seasonal finds — the kind of pieces that are fun to wear and even better to give.
While you're there, explore the rest of the market featuring a variety of small businesses, handmade goods, and food vendors, all set in a relaxed outdoor setting. It’s a great place to wander, shop local, and enjoy a spring day with friends or family.
📍 2609 Big Woods Rd., Cedar Falls, Iowa
📅 May 1–2, 2026
🕗 Friday: 8 AM – 6 PM
🕗 Saturday: 8 AM – 4 PM (The Local Bombshell Boutique Trailer will be there until 2 PM.)
☔ Rain or ShineCome find The Local Bombshell Boutique Trailer, say hello, and treat yourself to something fun.
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9 May
Garden Day
May 9 + May 16
Calico & Co. | Waterloo, Ia
🌿 Garden Day
🌸 Happening TWO Saturdays this year! 🌸
May 9 & May 16 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMCelebrate the season as many of our inside Calico & Co vendors move outdoors for the day, bringing décor, garden accents, and fresh inspiration for your outdoor spaces. Whether you’re planting, decorating, or just dreaming—this event is for you.
And of course, inside Calico & Co you’ll still find 65+ vendors offering a thoughtfully curated mix of vintage and new treasures—home décor, boutiques, handcrafted and repurposed goods, live plants, and more.
Perfect for gifting, decorating, and treating yourself ✨
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13 June
Makers Market in New Hampton
June 13 | 9am-2pm
Mikkelson Park | New Hampton
Learn moreMark your calendars for 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭3𝘁𝗵 from 𝟵 𝗔𝗠 𝘁𝗼 𝟮 𝗣𝗠 at 𝗠𝗶𝗸𝗸𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗻.
Enjoy the Heartland Days festivities, soak up the, and shop from an incredible lineup of local makers and small businesses.
No direct sales. No mass-produced goods. Just high-quality, handpicked vendors bringing you their best handmade, homegrown, and heartfelt creations.
Whether you're looking for gifts, treats, or a little something for yourself, you’ll find it here, and you’ll be supporting real people in our community while you do it.We can’t wait to see you there!