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Pleasantville Pig Out
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Old Soldiers and Settlers
Reunion
This annual Davis County event is set for July 23-25 in
Drakesville. Highlights include a tractor pull, queen contest,
talent show, parade, baby contest, rodeo and stage shows.
For more information and a full schedule of events, visit
www.daviscountyossr.org.
Help the city of Pleasantville celebrate their 10th annual
Pig Out Festival in late May/early June. Come enjoy a car
show, barbecue and cornhole contests, live music, wine,
beer, yoga, free kids’ activities, antiques and more.
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Summer Reading Program
There is no age limit to reading fun. The Ottumwa Public
Library opens its summer reading program in a variety of
age categories, including one for adults. Prizes are awarded
for reading accomplishments, and the program offers
educational shows for children throughout the summer. The
Ottumwa Public Library hosts a variety of events year-
round for a wide range of interests. For more information
and a schedule of events, visit www.ottumwapubliclibrary.
org.
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Ottumwa Pro Balloon Races
This summer favorite brings dozens of hot air balloon
pilots to Ottumwa Park for weekend of family-friendly fun.
The 2020 event is set for June 26-28. In addition to hot
air balloon flights and night glows, the weekend features
live bands, food vendors, a carnival, beer garden and more.
This year, the event is combining forces with the Ottumwa
Elks Charity Fundraiser, which runs June 24-28. For more
information, visit www.ottumwaproballoonraces.com.
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Southern Iowa Fair
The Southern Iowa Fair has been delighting fairgoers since
1852. Held each July, the fair provides not only a top-
notch county fair experience for 4–H’ers, FFA members
and their family and friends, but also draws in exciting
national performers. The Southern Iowa Speedway has
also attracted top-tier talent to its half-mile dirt track. This
year’s event runs July 20-25.
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Sweet Corn Serenade
The Sweet Corn Serenade feels like an old-fashioned, small
community get-together each July. Thousands of ears of
sweet corn are roasted, hamburgers are grilled and live
music fills the historic Oskaloosa downtown square July
30. A pie baking contest is held, and there are games and
activities for the kids.
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Thursdays in Pella
Every summer, the Pella Area Community and Economic
Alliance hosts Thursdays in Pella. The weekly mini festivals
take place in Historic Downtown Pella from June to July
with fun and engaging activities for the entire family.
Activities change every week and correlate to a specific
theme. Local businesses, organizations and food trucks also
participate. This year, the festivals will run June 4 through
July 30 from 6-9 p.m.