Centerville, Iowa: Pancake Day, World's Largest Town Square
The world's largest town square and free pancakes one day a year -- reasons aplenty to visit Centerville.
Appanoose County Courthouse
- Address:
- N 12th St., Centerville, IA
- Directions:
- Three blocks west of Hwy 5, one block north of Hwy 2. Look for the Appanoose County Courthouse.
- Hours:
- Last Saturday in September. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
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It's the world's largest town square without stoplights or anything. It is also the site of the annual Pancake Day festival.
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This is an older tip, but we've heard from more locals about Pancake Day. It's a tradition begun in 1949 where Centerville businesses cook up and serve free pancakes all day as a "thank you" to customers. We're told not to miss the Pancake Day Parade.