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46 45. Turkey Trivia This evening of fall fun is a fundraiser for the American Gothic Performing Arts Festival. The event features teams of four to 10 members answering rounds of questions, each with its own theme. Food, drink and snacks are also available. As the name suggests, the trivia night is set for November; check www.americangothicfest.org for details this fall. 46. 44. Small Business Saturday Ottumwa celebrates Small Business Saturday in style. More than a dozen retail shops and service businesses participate annually, and a craft show has been held in Bridge View Center the last several years. The kickoff to the day is marked with a “snowball drop,” where ping-pong balls with special discounts are dropped from the tower truck of the Ottumwa Fire Department. Ottumwa’s Small Business Saturday runs 9-11 a.m. Nov. 28, 2020. ¡Viva! Ottumwa Festival Celebrate the diversity of the Ottumwa community with a day of music, dance, food, drinks and activities for all ages. Look for a specific date and location as September nears with details on food vendors, shopping opportunities and a schedule for the stage for professional music groups and dance troupes representing cultures from Latin America, Africa, Southeast Asia and the Philippines. 101 Things To Do In Southeast Iowa | 13