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July

24 - 29 Warren County Fair - FREE ENTERTAINMENT! Join us for 5 days packed with tons of free entertainment for all ages! Check out the schedule to plan your visit to the Warren County Fair. From free music to mobile glass blowing, Monster trucks to carnival rides, contests and shows, you will find free entertainment all day, every day at the fair!

Ph: 515-961-6300 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: info@warrencofair.com
Web: www.warrencofair.com/events/free-entertainment

26 - 3 National Balloon Classic - For 9 days every summer, Iowa skies come alive as 100+ hot air balloons from around the country fill the sky with brilliant colors and charming special shapes. Do not miss a moment of the excitement as skilled pilots compete for points and prizes while dazzling guests below. Great family fun and incredible entertainment value await; take in all the sights and sounds such as live music nightly, fabulous food and beverage options, fireworks, Vintage Balloon Inflate, and more! Buy a balloon ride for a one-of-a-kind view and prepare to be awestruck as dark skies come alive with a mystical glow during Nite Glows.

Ph: 515-961-8415 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: info@nationalballoonclassic.com
Web: www.nationalballoonclassic.com
Fee: $10 for persons 6 and over. Children 5 and under are FREE

August

28 U.S. Ballooning Hall of Fame Induction - The Hall of Fame Induction will be held at the National Balloon Classic Field Pilot Compound located on the east side of the field.

The field is located on Hwy 92 east of Indianola. The event starts at 12 noon on Sunday and runs thru 3PM.

The Museum will be holding an Open House from 9AM to 4PM on Sunday. Free admission.

Inductions 12:00-3:00

Ph: 515-961-3714 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: flamingbecky@aol.com
Web: www.nationalballoonmuseum.com

September

21IA0712009e011 - Indianola Log Cabin Days Festival - Each year the Warren County Historical Society, Warren County, Iowa, hosts Log Cabin Days that brings local history alive for residents. Volunteers put together meals, a parade at 10am, home made craft booths, a quilt exhibit, entertainment, pioneer demonstrations, tractor and farm equipment display, a bake sale, garage sale, and more. There will be an Antique and Classic Car Show.

Come and enjoy Log Cabin Days with us! Tour our Historical Museum that contains the Warren County Historical /Genealogical Library, kitchen/dining room, and two floors of historical exhibits including a large collection of Winchester Tools, McCoy Pottery, and an authentic to scale model train exhibit built by the Modular Rail Roaders. The Historical Village has a log cabin, Mt.Hope Country School, Pioneer Church, South River Quaker Meeting House, George Washington Carver Museum, Large Machinery Building, and General Store. Bring the family!

Address: Warren County Fair Grounds, 1400 W 2nd Ave , Indianola, Iowa
Ph: 515-961-8085 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: contact@warrencountyhistory.org
Web: www.warrencountyhistory.org
Fee: Free

October

21 'Saturday on the Square' Art Fair - Art and artisan crafts for sale around the square, sponsored by the Downtown Merchants Association. There will also be demonstrations of various art and craft techniques and entertainment. Enjoy the leisure pace of the historic Indianola square for a little shopping or to grab a bite to eat.

Ph: 515-962-0034 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: thepaintedponygallery@yahoo.com
Fee: free

November

8 Indianola Holiday Extravaganza - Fun, food, music and holiday shopping. Please join us for our annual Holiday Extravaganza lighted parade as we welcome Santa and his reindeer Mistletoe and Jingles. After the parade, hop on over to Santa's workshop where you can share your holiday wishes with the head elf himself, have your photo taken, snack on a sugar cookie and make a holiday craft. You may also enjoy watching our chainsaw artist create a beautiful carving of a holiday favorite. Carvings will be available through a silent auction. Please join us as we kick off the holiday season.

Address: Indianola Town Square corner of Ashland and Howard , Indianola, Iowa
Ph: 515-961-6269 (Always call and confirm events)
Fax: 515-961-9753
Email: chamber@indainolachamber.com
Web: www.indianolachamber.com
Fee: free

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Warren County Historical Museum

Museum of pioneer life plus schoolhouse, country store, log cabin, George Washington Carver Museum, rural church, machinery building, meeting house.

Indianola, IA Museums

National Balloon Museum

Contemporary building of unusual design houses a collection of ballooning artifacts and memorabilia depicting the history of hot-air and gas ballooning, ballooning events and personalities.

Indianola, IA Museums

Buxton Park Arboretum

Enjoy the Victorian gazebo, formal fountain and lighting as you take a tour through formal annual, perennial and rose gardens. Self-guided interpretive tree tour.

Indianola, IA Arboretums

Summerset Winery

Nested in the scenic countryside on 12.5 acres of vineyard. Winery tours explore the wine-making process, the history of Iowa's wine industry, and wine pairing. Wine-tasting room, gift shop, special events, live music every Sunday afternoon. One of the largest wineries in Iowa, botting 100,000

Indianola, IA Wineries

Indianola Country Club

Course Access: Private
Holes: 9
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Indianola, IA Golf Courses

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