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.
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
In one of the 4-H buildings
- On Saturday, July 5th, registration for pedal pulls starts at 1:30 pm
- Grown-up pedal pull starting at 2 pm
- Kids pedal pull starting at 2:30
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!
Things to Do Nearby in Osceola
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.
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)
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.”
REVELTON DISTILLERY
1400 W Clay St | Osceola | IA
- ‘Iowa Born & Raised’
- Taste & Tour Revelton Distillery with the owner, Rob Taylor.
- Enjoy live music every Saturday night paired with a tasty cocktail.
Osceola Independence Day Celebration
Osceola Independence Day is the largest 4th of July Celebration in South-Central Iowa.
In 2025 events include:
Friday July 4th
- July 4th parade at 10 am in Uptown Osceola
- Pie Auction following the parade uptown
Osceola - Carnival in uptown Osceola, 11 am-10 pm
- Fireworks at 10 pm at Lakeside Casino
Saturday, July 5th
- Carnival in uptown Osceola, 11 am-10 pm
- Pedal Pull Registration in Uptown
Osceola at 11:30 am, followed by the Pedal Pull at 12 pm - Outhouse Races are at 4 pm in Uptown Osceola
- Fireworks at 10 pm at Fairgrounds
Learn more from the Osceola Chamber and follow on Facebook for the latest updates.
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.
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.
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.
COYOTE CANYON WILDLIFE AREA
9 Miles NW of Osceola off County Rd R35
- A 287-acre area that is open to public use for hunting, hiking, mushrooming, and berry picking.
TURKEY RIDGE WILDLIFE AREA
South of Hwy 69 and East on H45
- 68 acres that provide habitat to an abundance of wildlife.
- Open to hunting, hiking, mushrooming, and berry picking.
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