On the Midway
Expect livestock judging, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, local food vendors, and the community spirit of Oskaloosa.
Before You Go
Oskaloosa is in Mahaska County in southern Iowa — the city is home to William Penn University and has a rich history as a Quaker settlement in the Iowa prairie.
What to Know
The Mahaska Southern Iowa Fair, based in Oskaloosa, is a six-day mid-July celebration in the Penn Central plains of southern Iowa, drawing 15,000 visitors to the communities of Mahaska County.
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