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Antique Airfield Blakesburg Fly-in
This historic airfield , located at 22001 Bluegrass Rd . in Ottumwa , is home of the Antique Airplane Association and the Airpower Museum . The annual AAA / APM Invitation Fly-in is held each September over Labor Day Weekend , and is a “ by-the-members-for-the-members ” convention and reunion . This year ’ s event will be from Aug . 28 to Sept . 2 . For more information on the airfield , museum and fly-in , visit antiqueairfieldia27 . com .
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Autumn Acres
This fall destination at Stam Greenhouse in Oskaloosa offers hayrides , a giant pirate ship , a super slide , corn cannon , corn box , slingshot , pumpkin painting , corn maze , train rides , concessions and more . Check the Autumn Acres Facebook page for dates and times for the 2024 Fall season .
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BaconTown
This is a festival for all things bacon . This annual event brings individual cooks , restaurants and grocery stores to Bridge View Center in Ottumwa . In the past , the event has featured free admission with samples available for a slight fee . The event features live music and a kids ’ area .
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Blakesburg Corn Carnival
This festival has been held for nearly 120 years , with the first one taking place in 1905 . The festival is scheduled for Sept . 20-21 , and traditional activities include a vendor fair , carnival rides , a talent show , kiddie parade , pie auction , tractor pulls , bathtub races , the big parade and more . For more information , visit the Blakesburg Corn Carnival Facebook page .