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Albia Victorian Stroll

Held the first weekend of December each year , the stroll is centered on Albia ’ s historic courthouse square . Dozens of store-front windows feature live Victorian vignettes in addition to caroling , theater , trains , horse-drawn carriages and live music .

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Around Town Downtown Holiday Homes Tour

Select homes from the community are opened to visitors during the holiday season . The fundraising event , hosted by the Laureate Guild and Main
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WINTER December through February

Street Ottumwa , is meant to “ showcase what Ottumwa has to offer – large homes , small homes , apartments and lofts , historic homes , new homes .” For more information , contact MSO .

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Battle of the Brushes

This event , which is held in February , allows artists 90 minutes to complete a painting on a canvas for a theme that is revealed at the beginning of the event , which is sponsored by the Ottumwa Arts Council and held at Hotel Ottumwa . Drink specials are available throughout the evening and paintings are live-auctioned , with proceeds split between the winner and the arts council . Visit ottumwaarts . org for more information .