# Festivals in Ottumwa 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Ottumwa 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Ottumwa. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Ottumwa, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Ottumwa listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in Ottumwa

- **Event Name**: 46th Annual Chicken BBQ Dinner - Presented by Ottumwa Rotary Club
  - **Description**: The Ottumwa Rotary Club is gearing up for its 46th Annual Chicken BBQ, set for Tuesday, September 29. 

Drive-Thru: 3PM -7PM 

Dine-In: 4PM - 7PM

This year's event will feature a delicious menu of half chicken dinners for adults ($15) and quarter chicken
  - **Date**: Tue Sep 29 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottumwa/46th-annual-chicken-bbq-dinner-presented-by-ottumwa-rotary-club/200030660828218
  - **Venue**: 102 Church St, Ottumwa, IA, United States, Iowa 52501
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- **Event Name**: Halloweenapalooza 2026
  - **Description**: Let's get spooky at Halloweenapalooza 2026--Iowa's only horror movie film festival and Halloween celebration! 

Take advantage of the early discount on tickets here: https://www.halloweenapalooza.com/event-details/halloweenapalooza-2026

Get all the ghast
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 04:30 pm – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 11:59 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottumwa/halloweenapalooza-2026/200029932554745
  - **Venue**: Bridge View Center
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, festivals, kids, rocky-horror-picture-show, parties, art, literary-art, magic-show, contests
- **Event Name**: Pages for Pennies 2026
  - **Description**: The 2026 Pages for Pennies Book Sale will take place September 25-27th at Bridge View Center. Donations will start being accepted on Monday, August 24th.

At Pages for Pennies, where almost everything is priced at $2 or less, book enthusiasts will find th
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  - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Sep 27 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottumwa/pages-for-pennies-2026/200030031845338
  - **Venue**: 102 Church St, 52501
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Elks 347 Ottumwa Pro Balloon Races Charity Fundraiser
  - **Description**: Experience an unforgettable week of fun and excitement at the 49th Annual Elks 347 Ottumwa Pro Balloon Races Charity Fundraiser in June 2027! This incredible event is free to attend packed with activities for the whole family.
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  - **Date**: Wed Jun 16 2027 at 05:00 pm – Sun Jun 20 2027 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottumwa/elks-347-ottumwa-pro-balloon-races-charity-fundraiser/200030411825253
  - **Venue**: Greater Ottumwa Park
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## Trending Events in Ottumwa

- **Event Name**: Witch Way to Main 2026
  - **Description**: Witch Way to Main is Back!
Grab your costumes, your candy buckets, and your spooky spirit — Witch Way to Main is happening Thursday, October 29 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM in Downtown Ottumwa!

Bring the whole family for a safe, fun-filled evening of trick-or
  - **Venue**: Downtown Ottumwa
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- **Event Name**: 46th Annual Chicken BBQ Dinner - Presented by Ottumwa Rotary Club
  - **Description**: The Ottumwa Rotary Club is gearing up for its 46th Annual Chicken BBQ, set for Tuesday, September 29. 

Drive-Thru: 3PM -7PM 

Dine-In: 4PM - 7PM

This year's event will feature a delicious menu of half chicken dinners for adults ($15) and quarter chicken
  - **Venue**: 102 Church St, Ottumwa, IA, United States, Iowa 52501
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- **Event Name**: SEISC September Fundraiser Pickleball Tournament
  - **Description**: Join us September 26th for a full day of competitive and fun pickleball in Ottumwa!

Divisions:
• Intermediate Women’s Doubles • 9:00 AM
• Intermediate Men’s Doubles • 9:00 AM
• Beginner Coed Doubles • 12:30 PM
• Advanced Coed Doubles • 12:30 PM
• Interme
  - **Venue**: Southeast Iowa JBS Sports Center
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- **Event Name**: Halloweenapalooza 2026
  - **Description**: Let's get spooky at Halloweenapalooza 2026--Iowa's only horror movie film festival and Halloween celebration! 

Take advantage of the early discount on tickets here: https://www.halloweenapalooza.com/event-details/halloweenapalooza-2026

Get all the ghast
  - **Venue**: Bridge View Center
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- **Event Name**: Puttin' on the Ritz - Ottumwa
  - **Description**: sponsored by the Mary Ann Baker Foundation

Elizabeth Crecca returns with Gershwin's electrifyingly dazzling Piano Concerto in F. And joining us for a glamorous evening of standards is American Idol Golden Ticket Recipient Kelsey Madison, bringing her stu
  - **Venue**: Bridge View Center
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- **Event Name**: Walk to End Alzheimer's - South Central Iowa
  - **Description**: Join us for Walk to End Alzheimer's 2026! Details about our event can be found at alz.org/walk. Sign up a team, donate, sponsor, volunteer, fundraise and earn prizes while helping #ENDALZ!
  - **Venue**: Bridge View Center
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- **Event Name**: Pages for Pennies 2026
  - **Description**: The 2026 Pages for Pennies Book Sale will take place September 25-27th at Bridge View Center. Donations will start being accepted on Monday, August 24th.

At Pages for Pennies, where almost everything is priced at $2 or less, book enthusiasts will find th
  - **Venue**: 102 Church St, 52501
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- **Event Name**: World Ballet Company - Ottumwa
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Bridge View Center
🏠 Address: 102 Church Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501
🌆 City: Ottumwa
📍 Location: 41.0131, -92.4145✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at World Ballet Company - Ottumwa, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The
  - **Venue**: Bridge View Center
- **Event Name**: Bridge City Slam VIII
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Bridge View Center
🏠 Address: 102 Church Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501
🌆 City: Ottumwa
📍 Location: 41.0131, -92.4145🌟 Be part of history at Bridge City Slam VIII, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ T
  - **Venue**: Bridge View Center

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Ottumwa?
  - **A:** 46th Annual Chicken BBQ Dinner - Presented by Ottumwa Rotary Club (Tue Sep 29 2026 at 04:00 pm at 102 Church St, Ottumwa, IA, United States, Iowa 52501), Halloweenapalooza 2026 (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 04:30 pm at Bridge View Center), Pages for Pennies 2026 (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 12:00 pm at 102 Church St, 52501), Elks 347 Ottumwa Pro Balloon Races Charity Fundraiser (Wed Jun 16 2027 at 05:00 pm at Greater Ottumwa Park).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Ottumwa in September 2026?
  - **A:** 46th Annual Chicken BBQ Dinner - Presented by Ottumwa Rotary Club (Tue Sep 29 2026 at 04:00 pm at 102 Church St, Ottumwa, IA, United States, Iowa 52501), Pages for Pennies 2026 (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 12:00 pm at 102 Church St, 52501).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Ottumwa?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Ottumwa on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Ottumwa?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Ottumwa?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Ottumwa include 102 Church St, Ottumwa, IA, United States, Iowa 52501, Bridge View Center, 102 Church St, 52501.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Ottumwa?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Ottumwa include Bridge View Center, Halloweenapalooza, Pages for Pennies.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Ottumwa?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Ottumwa.

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