Celebrate Altoona Together

Join us for family-friendly events that unite our community and celebrate local culture and spirit.

A community festival is taking place in an open space with a crowd of people, including adults and children, gathered around a central raised platform adorned with red and white stripes. Many attendees are dressed in traditional clothing, such as kimonos. A string of red paper lanterns hangs in the background, and some people are seated while others stand and engage in various activities. Trees and residential buildings are visible in the background.

A community festival is taking place in an open space with a crowd of people, including adults and children, gathered around a central raised platform adorned with red and white stripes. Many attendees are dressed in traditional clothing, such as kimonos. A string of red paper lanterns hangs in the background, and some people are seated while others stand and engage in various activities. Trees and residential buildings are visible in the background.

Community Events Rated Highly

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Welcome to Altoona Palooza

Altoona Palooza, Inc. unites our community through engaging events, celebrating local culture and businesses since 2010. Join us in the fun!

A red and white community events sign with multiple smaller signs underneath. The signs advertise various events including voter registration, a car show hosted by the Milford Lions Club, and a Cub Scouts meeting. In the background, there's a black car and greenery.

A red and white community events sign with multiple smaller signs underneath. The signs advertise various events including voter registration, a car show hosted by the Milford Lions Club, and a Cub Scouts meeting. In the background, there's a black car and greenery.

A vibrant outdoor event with people dressed in orange and yellow uniforms holding colorful balloons. A festive backdrop with a green illustrated mural and an arch made of multicolored balloons. A diverse crowd gathers, some holding signs and various objects. Trees and greenery surround the area, giving a lively and community-oriented atmosphere.

A vibrant outdoor event with people dressed in orange and yellow uniforms holding colorful balloons. A festive backdrop with a green illustrated mural and an arch made of multicolored balloons. A diverse crowd gathers, some holding signs and various objects. Trees and greenery surround the area, giving a lively and community-oriented atmosphere.

A lively outdoor event featuring a fountain with water jets in the foreground. People are gathering around red and white tents with vibrant decorations. A red bridge crosses over a pond, adding a festive atmosphere.

A lively outdoor event featuring a fountain with water jets in the foreground. People are gathering around red and white tents with vibrant decorations. A red bridge crosses over a pond, adding a festive atmosphere.

About Altoona Palooza

Our signature event, Altoona Palooza, features live entertainment, food, and activities for all ages, fostering connections and unforgettable experiences in Altoona.

Community Events Hub

Join us for family-friendly festivals and concerts that celebrate Altoona's vibrant culture and spirit.

A vibrant nighttime outdoor event with a gathering of people in a park-like setting. Decorative lights are arranged in arches, and there are booths with colorful signs and a leafy tree creating a canopy. The atmosphere is lively, with groups of people interacting and strolling.

A vibrant nighttime outdoor event with a gathering of people in a park-like setting. Decorative lights are arranged in arches, and there are booths with colorful signs and a leafy tree creating a canopy. The atmosphere is lively, with groups of people interacting and strolling.

Annual Celebration Event

Experience live entertainment, food, and fun for all ages at Altoona Palooza.

Volunteer Opportunities

Get involved and help us create unforgettable experiences for the Altoona community.

Local Business Support

Strengthen connections and support local businesses through our engaging community events.

A large outdoor festival or event takes place under strings of colorful triangular flags. The scene is surrounded by lush green trees, and in the background, there is a tall church tower. The area is crowded with people, creating a vibrant and lively atmosphere.

A large outdoor festival or event takes place under strings of colorful triangular flags. The scene is surrounded by lush green trees, and in the background, there is a tall church tower. The area is crowded with people, creating a vibrant and lively atmosphere.

Gallery

Explore moments from our vibrant community events and celebrations.

A vibrant outdoor festival scene featuring a decorative entrance gate with colorful banners and signs, indicating it's a sea festival. People are walking and gathering around, with some wearing badges and uniforms, likely those of event organizers. There are tents and booths set up along the street, adorned with blue and gold decorations. In the background, tall modern buildings rise against a clear blue sky.

A vibrant outdoor festival scene featuring a decorative entrance gate with colorful banners and signs, indicating it's a sea festival. People are walking and gathering around, with some wearing badges and uniforms, likely those of event organizers. There are tents and booths set up along the street, adorned with blue and gold decorations. In the background, tall modern buildings rise against a clear blue sky.

A group of people gathered around tables filled with gift baskets at an outdoor event. The tables are covered with vibrant red, yellow, and blue tablecloths. In the background, there are inflatable attractions, including a slide shaped like a colorful rainbow, soccer balls, and a beach-themed bounce house. The setting is a grassy park surrounded by green hills under a clear blue sky.

A group of people gathered around tables filled with gift baskets at an outdoor event. The tables are covered with vibrant red, yellow, and blue tablecloths. In the background, there are inflatable attractions, including a slide shaped like a colorful rainbow, soccer balls, and a beach-themed bounce house. The setting is a grassy park surrounded by green hills under a clear blue sky.

A vibrant outdoor scene featuring a lively crowd enjoying a festival near the water. Large, colorful shade structures provide shelter, and various inflatables are present in the water, including a pink flamingo float. People are walking, sitting, and relaxing on the grass, with lush green trees in the foreground.

A vibrant outdoor scene featuring a lively crowd enjoying a festival near the water. Large, colorful shade structures provide shelter, and various inflatables are present in the water, including a pink flamingo float. People are walking, sitting, and relaxing on the grass, with lush green trees in the foreground.

A vibrant outdoor festival with people walking along a street, surrounded by colorful parade floats and decorations. Trees line the path and a prominent fountain with a statue is visible in the background. Participants carry red flags and there is a lively atmosphere.

A vibrant outdoor festival with people walking along a street, surrounded by colorful parade floats and decorations. Trees line the path and a prominent fountain with a statue is visible in the background. Participants carry red flags and there is a lively atmosphere.

A vibrant outdoor festival scene with people walking and gathering on a vast grassy area during sunset. A tall, cylindrical structure with colorful panels stands prominently on the left. A large Ferris wheel is visible in the background against a backdrop of mountains. Attendees are casually dressed and engaged in various activities.

A vibrant outdoor festival scene with people walking and gathering on a vast grassy area during sunset. A tall, cylindrical structure with colorful panels stands prominently on the left. A large Ferris wheel is visible in the background against a backdrop of mountains. Attendees are casually dressed and engaged in various activities.

Altoona Palooza brings our community together with amazing events that celebrate local culture and spirit!

Sarah J.

An outdoor event with a large crowd of people seated in plastic chairs. A stage is set up with a large screen displaying colored panels and graphics. Some attendees are wearing shirts labeled 'VOLUNTEER' and colorful clothing, using umbrellas to shield themselves from the sun. The backdrop features a building with a geometric pattern of windows.

An outdoor event with a large crowd of people seated in plastic chairs. A stage is set up with a large screen displaying colored panels and graphics. Some attendees are wearing shirts labeled 'VOLUNTEER' and colorful clothing, using umbrellas to shield themselves from the sun. The backdrop features a building with a geometric pattern of windows.

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