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Centerville Bike Night
The annual event, presented by Promoting Appanoose and Centerville Together( PACT), takes place the fourth Friday of May, June, July and August each year, which correspond to May 22, June 26, July 24 and Aug. 28 in 2026. Each night features live entertainment on the town square, as well as motorcycles and food and merchandise vendors. Past performers have included Standing Hampton and country music singer Jake McVey. For the most up to date information, visit the Centerville Bike Night and PACT Facebook pages.
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Divas Who Dish
This annual event at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa is presented by the Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra, and showcases local women chefs who compete in one three categories— pre-dining( soup, salad, appetizer, side dish), entree, or dessert. Typically held in April, chefs are asked to prepare 300 sample-size servings of their favorite recipe under one of the categories, with judging conducted by professionals. A“ People’ s Choice” award is selected by a vote of those attending. Profits from the event go toward the symphony to fund concerts and youth concerts. For more information, visit the symphony’ s website at www. ottumwasymphonyorchestra. org.
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Fairfield Renaissance Faire
The fourth annual event features local musicians and food and merchandise vendors, and is themed back to the Middle Ages. Attendees can receive tarot readings and insight, and there is live entertainment including harps, bagpipes, drums and ukuleles over the two-day event. Part of the festivities include live sword fighting, fire dancing and belly dancing, and kids activities such as face painting. The 2026 event occurred April 25-26 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. For more information regarding the Fairfield Renaissance Faire, visit the event’ s website at www. fairfieldrenfaire. com, or its Facebook page.
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