Piper's Grocery and Homemade Candies

08/08/2026

🏃‍♀️🎉 Crazy Days 5K is Back! 🎉🏃‍♂️

Start your Crazy Days Saturday with a fun run through Chariton! Join us for the Crazy Days 5K on Saturday, August 8!

📍 Registration: 8:00 AM
🏁 Race Start: 8:30 AM

💲 Registration Fees:

$25 per participant
$15 for ages 12 and under

🎒 The first 50 participants will receive a CACMS swag bag!

Grab your friends, family, and running buddies and come enjoy a great morning before heading downtown for all the Crazy Days fun!

After the race, stick around for:
🛍️ Vendor Fair
🎈 Kids Activities on the Square
🛒 Crazy Days shopping specials throughout downtown

Register today and be part of a fun-filled Crazy Days weekend!

🔗 Sign up here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/crazy-days-5k

08/08/2026

🎉 Bring the whole family to Crazy Days this Saturday fon the square!

There will be plenty of FREE fun for kids throughout the morning (9 AM to 1 PM), including:

🎨 Rock Painting with Chariton Parks & Recreation
Face Painting by Busy Bee Creations
🎶 Music by DJ Kristal Stites
🫧 Bubble Station
🔴 Giant Connect Four
🪵 Giant Jenga
♟️ Giant Checkers
🌈 Sidewalk Chalk Fun

While you're downtown, be sure to shop amazing Crazy Days deals, check out the Pop-Up Market, and enjoy everything happening around the square.

We can't wait to see you Saturday! ☀️🛍️

08/06/2026

🚜 Farmers Market Location Update for This Week 🚜

Due to work being completed on the courthouse roof, this week’s Farmers Market will be held in the green space on the south side of the square. This change has been made out of concern for the safety of our vendors, shoppers, and community while work is taking place on the courthouse lawn.

Vendor Information:
• Please unload your items on Court Avenue or in the alley, entering from Main Street & exiting the alley on Grand.
• Once you’ve unloaded, please move your vehicle to a parking space before setting up your booth.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate everyone’s understanding as we prioritize the safety of our vendors and patrons. We look forward to seeing you at the market tomorrow! 🌽🥕🍅

08/04/2026

Don't forget! This afternoon from 4pm to 6pm at the Community Center.

Tomorrow is the day for the Community Health Fair and the Back to School Night event. Come see us at the Community Center!

07/27/2026

🛍️ Crazy Days is almost here! 🛍️

Join us Friday & Saturday, August 7 & 8, for two days of incredible shopping during Iowa's Tax-Free Weekend!

Our participating businesses are offering great deals, specials, discounts, and promotions you won't want to miss. It's the perfect time to shop for back-to-school, treat yourself, and support the amazing local businesses that make our community special.

Be sure to check out the list of participating businesses below and plan your shopping route!

✨ Shop local.
✨ Save money.
✨ Support your community.

07/08/2026

We still have tickets! Stop by to pick up your free tickets to this fun movie!

Make sure to pick up last minute tickets from the following sponsors! Doors open at 12:00 and 6:00. See you soon!

07/04/2026

Lots of fun in store for today! The kiddie races, the parade, the bathtub races, the band concerts and much more! And of course the fireworks display!! Hope to see you there!

07/02/2026

The water fights are back!!! Always so fun to watch! Friday at 4:30 PM!🧑‍🚒🚒

We are bringing back Waterfights this year on July 3rd starting at 430pm
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Come cheer on your favorite Fire department!!!

07/01/2026