Annual Events
Daddy Daughter Dance
Held annually the first Saturday in May in the Oelwein Community Plaza. All girls between preschool and 5th grade are invited to attend with their dad, grandpa, uncle, etc. A grand march has been added to the event and held in the Oelwein Mealsite in the North end of the Oelwein Plaza to allow mom, …
Fall Fling
Held in September, this event has a beverage garden, a BBQ Contest, Fall Bakeoff and live music! Held in downtown Oelwein.
Friday Night Downtown Park’n
Third Friday each month in summer – sponsored by Oelwein Odd Rods Club. Car enthusiasts welcome to park 6:00-10:00 p.m. and enjoy sharing their enthusiasm for vintage cars. Complete with hot rods, door prizes, DJs. No charge for car owners or spectators. (Quote: “…it is different each time. It is a nice Friday night out …
Italian Heritage Day
* Bocce Ball Tournament * Food Stand * Mass * Social & Banquet Beginning in 1901, Oelwein became one of three major settlements of Italians in Iowa, the others being in Des Moines and Council Bluffs. Recruited to work in the rail yards and shops of the Chicago Great Western Railroad, Italian immigrants were welcomed …
Lovelights Lighting Ceremony
First Sunday in December at Mercy Hospital. Sponsored by Mercy Hospital Auxiliary.
Mommy Son Hoedown
Held annually the first Saturday in October in the Oelwein Community Plaza. All boys between preschool and 5th grade are invited to attend with their mom, grandma, aunt, sister or any special lady in their life! DJ music, rootbeer floats, cookies and treats and a gift for every boy will add to the fun of …
Oelwein Celebration
This annual 3 day event is held the first weekend in June. There are activities for the whole family! Parade, car show, music, kids games, food vendors, fireworks and MORE! Please see the Oelwein Celebrations Facebook page for details for this years event.
Oelwein Farmer’s Market
Monday: 3:00 – 5:30 pm Friday: 8:00 – 11:00 am
Olde Tyme Christmas
Held annually the first Friday evening of December. Santa arrives in Oelwein! Activities include pictures with Santa, strolling carolers, Festival of Trees, Festival of Wreaths silent auction, Grinch contest, carriage rides, Business window contest, a holiday market and craft show at the Plaza, Life-size Candy Land Game, Kid’s Tattoos, Lighted Parade, Fireworks and more! Something …
Party in the Park Summer Series
Held the 2nd Thursday of June, July, August and September in Plaza Park on West Charles 5-8 pm. Live local entertainment, food vendors, door prize drawings, kids activities and games. Beverage garden available. Free admission. Limited picnic table seating available. Bring a lawn chair and stay all evening. *September 2022 event cancelled due to Plaza …
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