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Senior Expo
Get expert advice on all things senior living , whether you ’ re retired , approaching retirement or are the caretaker of a senior citizen . Vendor booths line Bridge View Center with speakers in the conference rooms . It is held in conjunction with a special Ottumwa Courier publication covering topics of interest to that age group . This annual event is hosted by the Courier and is set for Sept . 22 .
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Pancake Day
The 2022 theme for this year ’ s event , set for Sept . 24 , is “ Pancakes in Paradise .” Held on the Centerville square , the event began in 1949 as a way for local businesses to say thank you to their patrons and is held annually on the last Saturday of September . Main attractions of the day include free pancakes in the morning , a Kiddie Parade , the Pancake Day Queen contest , entertainment and the Big Parade . For more information and a schedule of events , visit centervilleia . com .
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Southern Iowa Junk Journey
The event is essentially the same as the annual Southern Iowa Junk Jaunt , except the original leader is taking a year off from that . This year ’ s journey is held twice over three days , oncee in June and the other event from Oct . 14-16 . Visitors can shop with vendors in both Appanoose and Monroe counties , and shop antiques and collectibles .
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¡ Viva ! Ottumwa Festival
Celebrate the diversity of the Ottumwa community with a day of music , dance , food , drinks and activities for all ages Sept . 11 at Quincy Place Mall . The event will feature 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 . For details as the event approaches , visit the festival ’ s Facebook page .
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