The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for one of the community’s favorite summer traditions — the 2026 Blast Off Golf Tournaments, proudly presented by MidWestOne Bank. The annual event brings together local businesses, community members, and golf enthusiasts for a day of connection, competition, and community celebration.
This year’s festivities kick off Thursday, June 4th at the Fairfield Golf and Country Club with an evening event running from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Food will be available from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., and the evening will feature fun games and a hot dog bar. Teams are also encouraged to complete their tournament registration that evening to save time on tournament morning.
Tournament play takes place Friday, June 5th, with registration opening at 7:30 a.m. and tee times beginning at 8:30 a.m. The Men’s Tournament will be held at the Fairfield Golf and Country Club, while the Women’s Tournament returns to the Walton Club. Both tournaments feature an 18-hole best ball format designed for players of all skill levels.
New this year, the tournament will use the Squabbit Golf Tournament App for live scoring and tournament tracking throughout the day. All teams are encouraged to download the app and complete registration prior to tournament day for a smooth experience on the course.
“We’re excited to see so many teams already signing up and the enthusiasm building for another fantastic year of Blast Off,” said Davis Lowenberg of First MainStreet Insurance and Chair of the Blast Off Committee. “This tournament is always a great opportunity for businesses and community members to connect, have fun, and kick off the summer season together.”
Golfers can expect a full day of entertainment, including specialty hole games, prize opportunities, raffles, and friendly competition. Contest highlights on the men’s course include Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, Longest Putt, the Dice Game, and the Hole-in-One Challenge. Participants will also compete for Chamber Bucks and additional prizes throughout the day. Lunch is generously sponsored by the Fairfield Manufacturer’s Association, with beverages provided by Roth and Norton Family Dentistry.
Registration is $125 per golfer, with teams consisting of four players. The entry fee includes 18 holes of golf, food and beverages, tournament games and prizes, and admission to Thursday evening’s hot dog bar. Golf carts are available for rent at $50 each, with reservations limited to the first 30 carts booked.
Adding even more excitement this year, the Chamber’s online auction opens to the public at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 22nd. Community members do not need to participate in the tournament to bid, and anyone can win. Auction packages include travel experiences, sporting event tickets, golf outings, entertainment packages, advertising opportunities, jewelry, family attractions, and more. Featured items include a staycation casino getaway package, a golf package from Blue Top Ridge Golf Course, Indiana Fever tickets with hotel accommodations, passes to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Cedar Rapids Kernels tickets, signed professional sports memorabilia, UNI Panthers football tickets, a cabin getaway at Jefferson County Park, Iowa Wild hockey tickets, jewelry from Americus Diamond, an engraved stone, and more than $1,800 in advertising from Ottumwa Radio.
Businesses and organizations still have time to get involved through sponsorship opportunities, team registration, prize donations, and branded swag bag items. Sponsors receive valuable visibility before and during the tournaments while supporting one of the Chamber’s largest annual networking events.
For team registration, sponsorship information, or auction donations, contact the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce at 641-472-2111 or email Info@FairfieldIowa.com.
