Visit Fairfield wins state tourism award

FAIRFIELD — The Fairfield Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Fairfield) was recently recognized for excellence in the tourism industry by the Iowa Tourism Office.

The visitors bureau’s promotional guide known as the Fairfield Vibe Guide received the award for Outstanding Promotional Material. The Vibe Guide was unveiled last fall to tourism partners and city leaders, and was a larger format that previous guides, with stories highlighting Fairfield’s art scene, Carnegie Historical Museum, quaint shops, local food scene, and other hidden gems.

The new guide caught the eye of the Iowa Tourism Office, which held its 2022 Iowa Tourism Conference April 19-20 in Des Moines. During the ceremony, Visit Fairfield Iowa Director Terry Baker accepted the award for Outstanding Promotional Material from Iowa Economic Development Authority Director Debi Durham and State Tourism Manager Amy Zeiger.

“Iowa tourism realized a great recovery since last summer,” said Zeiger. “That’s in large part to the innovative work from our partners. We’re excited to celebrate their accomplishments and the industry’s momentum with these awards.”

Baker said the bureau’s Vibe Guide is the primary guide to Fairfield, and that its stories and insight make it a “truly unique publication.”

“We are honored to receive this recognition from the Iowa Tourism Office,” Baker said.

The front cover of the Vibe Guide features a photo of Volition Skate Co. owners Jen Kranz and Kate Vigmostad, which sets the tone for the publication. Inside, readers can find information on Fairfield’s history, a feature on Fishback & Stephenson’s Cider House and a list of “must-do” activities.

The guide was made available to all local businesses and at Fairfield hotels for visitors. The Fairfield CVB also will use the guide at leisure and meeting trade shows, as well as at yearly festivals.

The Fairfield Visitors Guide will be published annually and can be downloaded on the CVB’s website at www.visitfairfieldiowa.com. Hard copies can be found at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center and can also be mailed upon request.

For more information on Visit Fairfield, contact Baker at director@visitfairfieldiowa.com, and via phone at 641-472-2828.

Call Andy Hallman at 641-575-0135 or email him at andy.hallman@southeastiowaunion.com