City of Eldon

Eldon Public Library Summer Library Events
2025-07-14 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Eldon Library Hall, 606 W. Elm, Eldon, 52554, United States
MONDAY, JULY 14 1:30 PM
LEGO DAY

Bring your favorite Minecraft scenes to life. Recreate
iconic game structures or invent something entirely new
with Legos.

Eldon Public Library Summer Library Events
2025-07-07 13:30 - 14:30 | Eldon Library Hall, 606 W. Elm, Eldon, 52554, United States
MONDAY, JULY 7 1:30 PM
MOVIE DAY

Join us for an indoor screening of A Minecraft Movie! Bring
a blanket and get comfy. Perfect for kids, families, and fans
of all ages.

Eldon Public Library Summer Library Events
2025-06-30 13:30 - 14:30 | Eldon Library Hall, 606 W. Elm, Eldon, 52554, United States
MONDAY, JUNE 30 1:30 PM MYSTERY DAY

Whether you’re searching for hidden messages, decoding
secret symbols, or piecing together clues like a true
detective, Mystery Day will keep your mind buzzing and
your curiosity sparked.

Eldon Public Library Summer Library Events
2025-06-25 11:00 - 12:45 | Eldon Park, KD Ave., Eldon, IA, 52554, United States
WEDNESDAY, June 25 11:00 AM STORY TIME AT THE PARK
Join us for a fun outdoor Story Time, where kids can enjoy
engaging stories and spend time together in the fresh air.
Bring a blanket, find a comfy spot, and settle in for a great
time at the park! (Weather permitting)

Eldon Public Library Summer Library Events
2025-06-23 13:30 - 14:30 | Eldon Library Hall, 606 W. Elm, Eldon, 52554, United States
MONDAY, JUNE 23 1:30 PM
CRAFT DAY

Bring your imagination and get ready for a super fun Craft
Day! Dive into awesome DIY projects and cool crafts.

Eldon Public Library Summer Library Events
2025-06-16 13:30 - 14:30 | Eldon Library Hall, 606 W. Elm, Eldon, 52554, United States
MONDAY, JUNE 16 1:30 PM
GAME DAY

It’s game day — but with a giant twist! Come play your
favorite board games, blown up to life-sized fun!

Wapello County Fair 2025
2025-06-14 08:00 - 21:00 | Wapello County Fairgrounds, 500 Water St., Eldon, IA, 52554
Livestock Shows
Kid’s Day – Free Events
Evening Country Concert
Midway Schedule 12:00 pm – 11 pm
8:00 am – 9:00 am JBS – SWIFT Building Goat Show Weigh-In
8:30 am Fairgrounds Pond Fishing Contest Registration
Wapello Hall Baby Contest Registration
Sponsored by ACE GRAPHICS
9:00 am Fairgrounds Pond Fishing Contest
Age Groups 0 – 6, 7 – 10, 11 – 15
Wapello Hall Baby Contest
Free Kids Events
10:00 am JBS – SWIFT Building Wapello County Fair
Goat Show
Presented by Ottumwa FFA
11:00 am JBS – SWIFT Building
Sheep Show Weigh-In
Sheep Show will start following the Goat Show
Wapello Hall Pavilion
Free Magician Performance
12:00 pm Wapello Hall Pavilion
Kids’ Pedal Pull
Ages 3 – 10
6:30 pm Grandstand Opens
7:30 pm Taylor Austin Dye
8:40 pm Chain Saw Art will be Auctioned
9:00 pm Bryan Martin

Wapello County Fair 2025
2025-06-13 16:00 - 23:00 | Wapello County Fairgrounds, 500 Water St., Eldon, IA, 52554
Mud Drags
$20.00 per Class
Races Start at 7:00 pm
Pit Passes $15.00
Grandstands $10.00 per person
Midway Schedule
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Eldon Raceway
2025-06-12 17:00 | Wapello County Fairgrounds, 500 Water St., Eldon, IA, 52554
Home of the Super Half-Mile
2025 Race Schedule
County Fair Race
4 Cylinders, Sport Modifieds, Stock Car, Hobby Stock, A-Modifieds, Southern Iowa Vintage Late- Models
Hot Laps 7:00pm, Racing to Follow. *** Payout based on 20-Car Count***
Pits Open 5:00pm. Pit Pass: 14 Yrs+ : $25 6-13 Years: $15.00
Grandstand Opens 6:00pm Adults: $10 Kids 6-13: $5 5 & Under: Free

Wapello County Fair 2025
2025-06-12 12:30 - 19:00 | Wapello County Fairgrounds, 500 Water St., Eldon, IA, 52554
Car Races
12:30 pm Grandstand
Harness Races – $5.00
6:00 pm Grandstand Opens
7:00 pm Hot Laps – Races to Follow
Adults $15.00
6 – 13 $5.00
Pits $30.00
Midway Schedule
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Wapello County Fair 2025
2025-06-11 09:00 - 19:00 | Wapello County Fairgrounds, 500 Water St., Eldon, IA, 52554
Opening Day
Twilight Harness Races
9:00 am – 3:00 pm Entries Wapello Hall
9:00 am – 3:00 pm Entries Iowa Agricultural Hall
5:00 pm Grandstand Opens
6:00 pm Carnival Opens
6:00 pm Post Time Grandstand:Twilight Harness Races
Adults $10.00
6 – 13 $5.00
7:00 pm Wapello Hall Pavillion Wapello
County Fair Royalty Contest
Free Admission
Midway Schedule
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Wapello County Fair 2025
2025-06-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Wapello County Fairgrounds, 500 Water St., Eldon, IA, 52554
Entry Day
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Entries Wapello Hall
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Iowa Agricultural Hall

Eldon Public Library's Epic Summer Reading Challenge
2025-06-01 00:00 - 2025-07-31 18:00 | Eldon Public Library, 608 W. Elm, Eldon, IA, 52554, United States
Eldon Public Library’s Epic Summer Reading Challenge
Eldon Public Library dares you to Level Up with our Summer Reading
Challenge, running from June 1 to July 31. It’s an all-ages extravaganza!
Jump in anytime during those two months. Swing by to grab your favorite reading log and, once you’ve conquered it, return it to enter our Level Up Grand Prize drawings.
Eldon Public Library
608 W. Elm PO Box 430
Eldon, IA 52554
phone/fax: 641-652-7517
director email: epldirector@mycm.tech
HOURS
Monday 2:30 – 6:30
Tuesday 12:00 – 6:30
Wednesday 12:00 – 6:30
Thursday 12:00 – 6:30
Friday 2:30 – 6:30
Saturday 10:00 – 1:00

Self-guided Hikes and Passport
2025-05-24 - 2025-09-02 | American Gothic House Center, 300 American Gothic St, Eldon, IA, 52554, United States
Self-guided Hikes and Passport

Plants May 24th – June 6th
Frogs & Toads June 7th – June 20th
Bees & Wasps June 21st – July 4th
Bats July 5th – July 18th
Moths & Butterflies July 19th – August 1st
Farm Animals Aug 2nd – Aug 15th
Spiders Aug 16th – Sept 2nd (longer due to holiday)

These FREE self-guided hikes will begin at the trees by the picnic tables north of the American Gothic House Center and are available from dawn to dusk. A new one will be posted every two weeks, May 23rd through September 2nd. They are open to the public. Since the Center is managed by the Wapello County Conservation Department, these hikes are wildlife or conservation-oriented. Download a hike “passport” for kids ages 6-18 from either of our websites, Facebook event, or stop into the Center and pick one up. Journal 3 things you learned from 3 different 2025 hikes at the American Gothic House plus complete 2 independent activities May- August 2025 to earn an American Gothic House Center lanyard! All details and requirements for this activity are on the passport.
Also ask to check out an educational backpack from the Center’s gift shop May 23rd through September 2nd to help with the journey! Topics are bugs, birds, and plants.
