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June 17th - June 21st, 2026
- Come join us for Ottumwa's Signature Event, the Elks 347 Ottumwa Pro Balloon Races! As the longest running FREE ADMISSION balloon event in the state of Iowa, and one of the largest events in Southeast Iowa, we're excited to celebrate our 48th year. Enjoy a large carnival, hot air balloons, food vendors, fireworks, live music, and so much more! Don't miss out on the fun.
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To ensure availability, book your hotel room today. Cobblestone, situated 1.4 miles from the event, is available to assist with reservations
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Event cheat sheet! For everyone who is out of towners, first timers or returning attenders! Thanks to the Ottumwa Walking Paths we can utilize the mall parking and we have the path over to the park. As well as the tunnel under the highway from the dog park There will be many activities going on during our event June 17-21!
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