If you are planning a visit to Ottumwa, there is always something to do. From balloon races to nationally renowned performers to local music, community markets and more, Ottumwa is the center for events in southeast Iowa. Check out what's happening during your visit on our events calendar. Subscribe to our events email so you don't miss out on anything that's happening in Wapello County.
Greater Ottumwa Park | July 4, 2025 - July 5, 2025
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Central Park | July 4, 2025
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Ottumwa Regional Health Center Cafeteri | July 8, 2025
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Cedar Creek Golf Course | July 12, 2025
9:00 am
Old School Entertainment | July 12, 2025
11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Virtual | July 15, 2025
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Zoom | July 16, 2025
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Naval Air Station Ottumwa | July 19, 2025
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
American Gothic House Center | July 19, 2025
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Cedar Creek Golf Course | July 19, 2025
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Indian Hills Community College North Campus | July 19, 2025 - August 16, 2025
1:00 pm - 1:45 am
American Gothic House Center | August 9, 2025
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Virtual | August 19, 2025
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Indian Hills Community College | August 27, 2025 - September 25, 2025
Wapello County Expo | September 4, 2025
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Southeast Iowa JBS Sports Center | September 13, 2025
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Virtual | September 16, 2025
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
American Gothic House | September 25, 2025
6:00 pm
Indian Hills Community College | October 1, 2025 - October 30, 2025
American Gothic House | October 23, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Wapello County Fair Grounds | October 25, 2025 - October 26, 2025
Bridge View Center | November 1, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Stay up-to-date on what's happening in Ottumwa!