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About This Old Barn; Venue
Based in Fairfield, This Old Barn; Venue works with couples planning weddings throughout Ottumwa, Iowa. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Bridge View Center, Silver Elements Events. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Ottumwa
How much do wedding venues cost in Ottumwa?
Venue pricing in Ottumwa spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Ottumwa?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Ottumwa weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° | 14° | 9% | 4:23 PM | 5:06 PM |
| Feb | 37° | 18° | 13% | 5:05 PM | 5:44 PM |
| Mar | 50° | 29° | 16% | 6:40 PM | 7:16 PM |
| Apr | 63° | 39° | 24% | 7:12 PM | 7:49 PM |
| May | 73° | 51° | 28% | 7:41 PM | 8:20 PM |
| Jun | 82° | 61° | 26% | 8:02 PM | 8:43 PM |
| Jul | 86° | 64° | 21% | 8:00 PM | 8:40 PM |
| Aug | 84° | 62° | 20% | 7:30 PM | 8:08 PM |
| Sep | 77° | 53° | 18% | 6:42 PM | 7:18 PM |
| Oct | 64° | 42° | 16% | 5:51 PM | 6:28 PM |
| Nov | 50° | 30° | 15% | 4:09 PM | 4:50 PM |
| Dec | 37° | 20° | 10% | 3:58 PM | 4:42 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Ottumwa Industrial Airport (6.0 mi from Ottumwa). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Ottumwa.
Getting to Ottumwa
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| IRK Kirksville Regional Airport | 64 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| BRL Southeast Iowa Regional Airport | 70 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| DSM Des Moines International Airport | 73 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 175 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| St. Louis | 203 mi | 4 hr 10 min |
| Chicago | 255 mi | 5 hr 20 min |
| Milwaukee | 270 mi | 5 hr 40 min |
Straight-line distance from central Ottumwa; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1868 Kelp Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556, USA
- Where
- Fairfield · 23 miles east of central Ottumwa
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Planners · Wedding Cakes & Desserts
- In Ottumwa
- One of 4 wedding venues we list
- Phone
- (641) 799-2211
- Website
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