Shop Iowa Day Returns October 14: A Statewide Celebration of Shopping Local

What this means

The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced that Shop Iowa Day will run October 14, 2026, with early access beginning at 6 p.m. October 13 for email and text subscribers and public promotions continuing through 11:59 p.m. October 14. The event includes a 30% sitewide discount, a $250 shopping-spree drawing, selected free shipping and gift-card promotions; Iowa businesses may create free marketplace profiles to participate.

Official release

Source material from Iowa Economic Development Authority. The wording below is the issuer’s statement.

Shop Iowa Day Returns October 14: A Statewide Celebration of Shopping Local

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Press Release

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October 13, 2026 — Mark your calendars: Shop Iowa Day returns Wednesday, October 14, 2026! Now in its fifth year, Shop Iowa unites small businesses and communities across the state for a day built around shopping local and supporting Iowa small businesses.

"Iowa's small businesses are the heartbeat of our communities," said Cherie Edilson, Founder of Member Marketplace. "Shop Iowa Day gives everyone an easy, exciting way to support those businesses, discover new favorites, and keep dollars right here in Iowa."

Since its launch, Shop Iowa has helped thousands of shoppers connect with Iowa-based small businesses online. The marketplace brings together hundreds of businesses from all 99 counties, making it easier than ever for Iowans to discover and support local.

This year's event features sitewide deals spanning clothing, home decor, and more. Special promotions include:

30% off sitewide purchases

A chance to win a $250 Shop Iowa shopping spree, plus giveaways through social media

Limited-time discounts from small businesses statewide

A $5 Shop Iowa gift card with every $25 gift card purchase

Free shipping from select businesses, plus local pickup where available

Promotions kick off at 6:00 p.m. on October 13 for Shop Iowa email and text subscribers with early access, then open to everyone on October 14 and run through 11:59 p.m. Shoppers can sign up for text alerts to receive real-time deal updates and early access to the 30% off coupon code.

Small businesses can create a free profile at ShopIowa.com/sell to list products or gift cards for shoppers to explore.

For more information and to shop the best of Iowa's small businesses, visit ShopIowa.com.

How to Get Involved

Shoppers: Visit ShopIowa.com on October 14 to explore deals and discover Iowa businesses.

Businesses: Sign up for free at ShopIowa.com/sell to set up a storefront to be featured in Shop Iowa Day promotions.

Communities & Organizations: Share the campaign to encourage participation and celebrate local entrepreneurs.

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Shop Iowa Day Calendar Logo

Sponsors

There’s still time to be part of Shop Iowa Day 2026 as a sponsor! Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and organizations looking to put their brand in front of shoppers across Iowa while supporting small businesses statewide. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact the Shop Iowa team at [email protected]

About Shop Iowa

Shop Iowa is a statewide initiative powered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority and managed by Member Marketplace, Inc. The platform provides Iowa businesses with an online presence and gives Iowans a single destination to discover and shop local.

About Member Marketplace, Inc.

Member Marketplace, Inc. creates marketplaces for local communities, like Shop Iowa, empowering organizations to promote their small businesses online in a unified way. To learn more, visit membermarketplaceinc.com.

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Cherie Edilson, Member Marketplace Founder

Email Address

[email protected]

Phone(s)

833.278.2742 x700

Release text attributed to Iowa Economic Development Authority. Consult the official publication for any subsequent corrections or updates.