Nelson pioneer fall festival
May 12
OCMA presents Crocodile Rockn ’ Jim Witter , 7:30 p . m ., Bridge View Center , Ottumwa Don ’ t miss the opportunity to revel in the world of Elton John with cover artist Jim Witter . For more information , contact BVC at 641-684-7000 or visit bridgeviewcenter . com .
May 26
Beatles vs . Stones , 7 p . m ., Bridge View Center , Ottumwa The two legendary bands will engage in an on-stage showdown with tribute bands Abbey Road and Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stone Show – in order to settle the decades-old question : Who ’ s better ? The boys next door or the bad boys of rock ? For more information , contact BVC at 641-684-7000 or visit bridgeviewcenter . com .
June 11
American Gothic 5k , 8-10 a . m ., American Gothic House Center , Eldon Registration begins at 7:15 a . m . All ages are welcome but minors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a legal adult aged 18 or older . Route goes through Eldon , along the Des Moines River , through the park , and will end at the American Gothic House Center . For more information , contact Cari Nicely at 641 652-3352 or theamericangothichouse @ gmail . com .
July 14-6
2022 Red Rock Threshers Tractor Ride , 3 p . m ., Pella Christian High School The 20th Red Rock Threshers Tractor Ride will be based out of Pella . The riding trail will wind through the towns of Peoria , Sully , Newton , Reasnor , Galesburg , Knoxville , Hamilton and Bussey . Registration forms will be mailed out and available online this spring . For more information , go to redrockthreshers . com / tractor-ride . pancake day
July 18-23
Southern Iowa Fair , Oskaloosa The 170th Southern Iowa Fair ’ s theme will be “ There ’ s No Time Like Fair Time .” Country music star Tyler Farr will perform Saturday , July 23 .
July 28
Sweet Corn Serenade , 12-9 p . m ., Oskaloosa City Square Park Oskaloosa Main Street ’ s annual Sweet Corn Serenade brings about 3,000 people to downtown Oskaloosa for live music and freshly-cooked sweet corn . The festival will also include a craft and vendor fair , food trucks , activities for children and more . For more information , contact Oskaloosa Main Street at 641-672-259 or chamber @ mahaskachamber . org .
Sept . 17
Annual Fall Festival , Nelson Pioneer Farm , Oskaloosa An annual celebration of pioneer living with food , music , crafts , games , historic harvesting demonstrations and more . For more information , contact Nelson Pioneer Farm at 641- 672-2989 .
Sept 24
73rd Annual Pancake Day , Historic Centerville Square Main attractions of the day include a Kiddie Parade , Big Parade , Pancake Day Queen contest , entertainment throughout the day and free pancakes . Last year , the event made history with Guinness World Records by serving a record 14,280 pancakes in one day .
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