If you are a food stylist, food blogger, gourmet chef, caffeine junkie or just a keen foodie, you definitely are more worried about your salad being finely chopped than your appearance. To keep up with your food cravings there are these street food fairs, wine tasting events and food festivals in Ottumwa. For all the foodies who are avid learners; there are cooking workshops, baking workshops, cake making classes in Ottumwa and a lot more. You can also explore various food truck festivals happening in the Ottumwa.
Content your taste buds with sumptuous food. Craving for food already? Explore some amazing food events in Ottumwa.
## Food & Drinks 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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9hOWIwZTQ3MzlmMGIwZjViNjA1N2Y5MzI3ZmZhNjdiYTFkNTNmNzllNjQ4MDBkNmU0MGQzNWMxZmYyMzRiMmJiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODU4NDQ3OA.avif - **Categories**: Nonprofit - **Event Name**: Mistletoe Market - **Description**: Mistletoe Market returns Saturday, November 28, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Once again, Santa Claus will make a special appearance that morning; the community is asked to ‘save the date’ for Breakfast with Santa at 7:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Children are encouraged to brin - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 96 - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 09:00 am (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottumwa/mistletoe-market/200030572995553 - **Venue**: 102 Church St, Ottumwa, IA, United States, Iowa 52501 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9kZWIxYmVlNzdlZjZmYzhmOTRiOWVlMmU5NjhkYTI5ODBjMzk0ZDFmNGI4ZWZmNzhhYmM2YWQyZDIyOWVjMzIyLXJpbWctdzEwMDAtaDUyNC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzY0NjUxNQ.avif - **Categories**: food-drinks, nonprofit, christmas, breakfast-with-santa - **Event Name**: OHS Class of '91 35th Class Reunion - **Description**: We apologize for the delay in getting all of you this information. However...HERE WE GOOOO!!! Saturday, November 7th, 2026 1:00 pm - OHS Tour 6:00 pm - Cocktail hour, Hotel Ottumwa Ballroom 7:00 pm - Dinner, Hotel Ottumwa Ballroom $30 per person, Venmo, - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 24 - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottumwa/ohs-class-of-91-35th-class-reunion/200030548983849 - **Venue**: Hotel Ottumwa - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=OHS+Class+of+%2791+35th+Class+Reunion&date=Sat+Nov+07+2026+at+06%3A00+pm&bg=5 - **Categories**: workshops ## Trending Events in Ottumwa - **Event Name**: World Ballet Company: Swan Lake - **Venue**: Bridge View Center Theater - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/2f2b561d80b57f35b7bf1abfabc852dbb7e238cb16f533942e8c98810bdc68c2-rimg-w1200-h628-dc181848-gmir?v=1787360997 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/cd4d7a02e516521cffa68750cfab5e0e6b27e5e7e9eec5556f5c2d06da55d587-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1787738156 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a9b0e4739f0b0f5b6057f9327ffa67ba1d53f79e64800d6e40d35c1ff234b2bb-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1788584478 - **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 - **Event Name**: Pictures at an Exhibition - Masterworks Series 1 (Ottumwa) - **Description**: Our fall Masterworks concert features Pictures at an Exhibition, one of the most beloved pieces in the entire orchestral repertoire - and for good reason. Respighi's Fountains of Rome opens the evening with some of the most vivid orchestral writing you wi - **Venue**: Bridge View Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/8404ae543422633c10f5c0506a176a72aa86e6c378b2410379112e7da2b6a8ba-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir?v=1788216508 - **Event Name**: GOPIP Annual Banquet - **Description**: Join us for an evening of celebration, connection, and inspiration at the 2026 Annual Banquet, the premier event for the Ottumwa Area business community. This special night brings together business and community leaders to reflect on our shared accomplish - **Venue**: Bridge View Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/dedb0cfe2abb0bcfecb5219aea8001deca55510f9ed69307d0331a1b54f768c8-rimg-w1200-h674-dc080818-gmir?v=1788584464 - **Event Name**: Ottumwa Civic Music Association Presents: GARTH LIVE! - **Description**: Having played to sold-out crowds across the U.S., GARTH LIVE! is a stunning tribute to the music of Garth Brooks featuring Drew Baloh, who has an uncanny resemblance to a legendary country music icon Garth Brooks. This production is a tribute to some of t - **Venue**: 102 Church St, Ottumwa, IA, United States, Iowa 52501 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/6068b218727578f2716dfd76c36799af9aeda2a18bc93bd2cd8bf304820aca7f-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1787522794 - **Event Name**: KidSymphony - An Orchestra Experience for All Ages (Ottumwa) - **Description**: New to the symphony? This is the perfect place to start! Admission is FREE for students and children. 🎃 Wear your costume and join us for KidSymphony! This 45-minute concert is a fun, welcoming introduction to the orchestra for first-time concertgoers o - **Venue**: Bridge View Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/10aaf9414ef65fbc053e40142db747c03cf0b91bbcf18070eb84e2de9540a33e-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir?v=1788584427 ## Browse Food & Drinks Events by Date - [Food & Drinks Events Today in Ottumwa](https://allevents.in/ottumwa/food-drinks--today) - [Food & Drinks Events This Weekend in Ottumwa](https://allevents.in/ottumwa/food-drinks--this-weekend) - [Food & Drinks Events in September in Ottumwa](https://allevents.in/ottumwa/food-drinks--september) - [Food & Drinks Events in October in Ottumwa](https://allevents.in/ottumwa/food-drinks--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Food & Drinks 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), Mistletoe Market (Sat Nov 28 2026 at 09:00 am at 102 Church St, Ottumwa, IA, United States, Iowa 52501), OHS Class of '91 35th Class Reunion (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 06:00 pm at Hotel Ottumwa). - **Q**: What Food & Drinks 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). - **Q**: How can I find Food & Drinks events in Ottumwa? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Food & Drinks 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 Food & Drinks 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 Food & Drinks events in Ottumwa? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Food & Drinks events in Ottumwa include 102 Church St, Ottumwa, IA, United States, Iowa 52501, Hotel Ottumwa. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Food & Drinks events in Ottumwa? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Food & Drinks events in Ottumwa include Bridge View Center, Lori Smith. - **Q**: Are there any online Food & Drinks events available? - **A:** Yes, many Food & Drinks 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 Food & Drinks events in Ottumwa? - **A:** Follow the Food & Drinks category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Food & Drinks events are listed in Ottumwa. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/7d/3b7eda185942c291f6c4d1b664725c/music.png ## Food & Drink events from nearby cities - [Food & Drink events in Agency](https://allevents.in/agency-ia/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Bloomfield](https://allevents.in/bloomfield-ia/food-drinks)