Ottumwa Pro Balloon Races

Get ready to experience an unforgettable week of pure fun and excitement at the 47th annual Elks 347 Ottumwa Pro Balloon Race Charity Fundraiser in June 2025! 

Wednesday:

5 PM - Elks Bingo (1st # called at 6:30 PM)

5 PM - Kiwainis Taco Dinner (Free will donation)

5-11 PM - Budweiser Beer Garden

5-8 PM - Experence Ballooning ($20 Balloon Rides)

Thursday:

5 PM - Veteran's Appreciation Night

5 PM - RJ Powersports Bike Night

5 PM - Food Vendors Open
 
5 PM - Budweiser Beer Garden

5 - 8 PM -  Experience Ballooning
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6 PM - Hot Air Balloon Flight

6 PM - Sam's Amusements Carnival Open
 
6 PM  - Music: Chris Childress Band

Dusk - Hot Air Balloon Night Glow

Friday:

5 PM - Midwest Auto Car Show

5 PM - Food Vendors Open

5 PM - Budweiser Beer Garden

6 PM - Competition Hot Air Balloon Flight

6 PM - Sam's Amusement Carnival Open

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Music: Hollowtree

8 PM  - Music: The Crushers

Dusk - Hot Air Balloon Night Glow

Fireworks Following Night Glow

Saturday:

6 AM - Competition Hot Air Balloon Flight

6 AM - Wapello Co. Sheriff's Dept. Breakfast

9:30 AM - Poker Run check in

9 AM - Budweiser Beer Garden

10 AM -  Food Vendors Open

11 AM - Craft and Vendor Show

11 AM - Music: Day's Live Music

1 PM - Music: 2Bobs

3 PM - Music: Cam Steinbach

5 PM - Music: Fusion

12 PM - Chili Cook Off 

1 PM - Sam's Amusements Carnival Opens

4 PM - Bloody Mary Contest

6 PM - Competition Hot Air Balloon Flight

7 PM - Music: Wicked Ways 

Dusk - Hot Air Balloon Night Glow

Sunday:

6 AM - Competition Hot Air Balloon Flight

12 PM - Kids Sanctioned Tractor Pull

1-3 PM - Free Kids Activities 

1 PM - Sam's Amusements Carnival Open

2 PM - Color Run 5k and 1 mile options

5-8 PM Experience Ballooning

Event Location

Jimmy Jones Shelter
1 Joe Lord Memorial Dr
Ottumwa IA

More Information

ottumwaproballoonraces@Gmail.com