Plan Your Visit

Things to do at the JunctionTown Showdown

Stay for the day or come every day. There will be plenty to do and see.

Truck & Tractor Pull

The Truck & Tractor Pull staging area is also open to the public. On Friday, from 3 pm-6 pm Kids Truck & Treat, kids can meet the drivers and get treats from participating trucks.

Experience the excitement of the JunctionTown Showdown Truck & Tractor Pull. Get ready for a thrilling competition as powerful trucks showcase their strength and agility. Don’t miss out on this exhilarating event – get your ticket now!

Qualifying Pedal Pull

New for this year is the Qualifying Pedal Pull in one of the 4H buildings for the youngsters.

Truck Show

The Truck Show and the vendor fair are FREE and open from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm. The Truck & Tractor Pull staging area is also open to the public.

New this year is the Truck Show beauty contest. The Truck Show judging will include People’s Choice. As you walk around with your ballot, vote for your favorites in each Truck Class.

Food Vendors

There will be lots of food and drink to choose from. From steaks, burgers, brisket, pizza, wraps, corndogs, biscuits & gravy, walking tacos, and pulled pork with all the sides to ice cream, funnel cakes, slushies, popcorn, snow cones, and root beer floats. See our list of food vendors.

Clarke County Fairgrounds will also be serving alcohol during the events!

Vendor Alley

Father and son walking through vendor fair

Browse through a wide range of merchandise.

Things to Do Nearby in Osceola

Osceola Independence Day Celebration

Osceola Independence Day is the largest 4th of July Celebration in South-Central Iowa.

Starting Friday, June 30th, and including a July 4th parade at 10 am and a talent show at 12:30 pm. The Fireworks Show will be on July 5th. Learn more from the Osceola Chamber and follow on Facebook for the latest updates.

GREEN PINE WILDLIFE AREA

8.5 Miles NE of Osceola on County Rd R50

40 acres home to an amazing evergreen timber that is open to public hunting.
It includes a 3-acre pond stocked with bluegill, catfish, and crappie, perfect for fishing.
Features a picnic area at the main entrance.
The trails located here allow for hiking, bird watching, mushrooming, berry picking, and cross-country skiing.

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CLARKE COUNTY FARMERS MARKET

Courtyard | 100 S Main St | Osceola | IA
641.342.4790

Tuesdays and Saturdays, the Farmers’ Market begins in late Spring and continues through October.
Tuesdays, 3 pm-6 pm
Saturdays, 8 am-12 pm (Saturday Fall
Hours begin Sept 21, 9 am-12 pm)

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HISTORIC DEPOT

Intersection Main & East Clay St

Security cameras overlook the well-lit parking lot.
Located in our Main Street district for quick access to local eateries and shopping.
Restored to its original glory, our Historic Depot is a stop on the Amtrak route and is recognized in the “Great American Stations.”

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CLARKE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM

1030 South Main St | Osceola | IA

Open by appointment from May through September.
Free will donation.
Established in 1971 to preserve and collect Clarke County historical articles.

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OSCEOLA MUNICIPAL GOLF

400 E Fayette St | Osceola | IA
641.342.3717

A beautiful and challenging 9-hole golf course that offers 9 and 18-hole green fees.
Golf cart rentals are available.
The clubhouse is available to rent for special events.

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BECKY PERSELS SKATE PARK

The intersection of W. Shaw St & N. Fillmore St

The park includes half pipe, quarter pipe, cow catcher, various grind rails, and more.
It was made possible with the assistance of the Clarke County Development Corporation and a very generous donation from Mrs. Becky Persels.

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