The Elks 347 Pro Balloon Races return to Ottumwa for their 45th year! This Five-day, family-friendly event features live music, jackpot BINGO, veterans appreciation night, Sam's Amusements carnival, Bike show, car show, Fireworks, kids day, hot air balloon competition flights, and night glows, and much much more!
Schedule:
Wednesday, June 21
- 5 p.m. - Shrine Club Spaghetti Dinner
- 6:30 p.m. - Elk's Bingo
Thursday, June 22
- 5 p.m. - Veterans Appreciation Night
- 7-11 p.m. - Band: Side Hustle
- Dusk - Balloon Glow
Friday, June 23
- 5-11 p.m. - Budwesier Beer Garden & Food Vendors
- 6 p.m. - Competition Balloon Flight
- 7-11 p.m. - Band: Unbranded
- Dusk - Balloon Glow & Fireworks
Saturday, June 24
- 6 a.m. - Competition Balloon Flight & Wapello County Sheriff's Dept. Breakfast
- 8 a.m. - Pickleball Tournament
- 9 a.m. - Bags Tournament #1
- 12 p.m. - Chili Cook-off
- 1 p.m. - Bags Tournament #2
- 2 p.m. - Car Show
- 6 p.m. - Competition Balloon Flight
- 7-11 p.m. - Band: Dallas City Limits
- Dusk: Balloon Glow
Sunday, June 25
- 1-3 p.m. - Kids Day (All kids activites free)
- 12 p.m. - Kids Sanctioned Tractor Pull
Event Location
Jimmy Jones Shelter
1 Joe Lord Memorial Dr
Ottumwa IA
More Information
(641) 980-0120
