Strawtown Inn and Events

10/14/2026

17 unique rooms and the best place to stay and play in Pella?

It’s all at Strawtown.

10/09/2026

Hoping to catch the Hawkeyes tomorrow night 10/9? Head over to Strawtown for a cocktail and game night.

Doors open at 5pm, and we’ll have the game on in the Rembrandt Room and DeKelder.

Saturday 10/10 we’ll be open 5-9 pm! See you at Strawtown! 👋

10/01/2026

Thanks for stopping by Pella Area Community & Economic Alliance!

09/29/2026

We can’t wait!

Use code TALES when you book your room to get our lowest rates AND two additional drink tickets on us!

On Saturday, October 17, the Pella Trolley will make its way through Oakwood Cemetery as twilight turns to darkness🍂 Along the way, you’ll hear the stories of five Pella residents whose lives were marked by triumph, tragedy, and the unexpected turns of fate.

The evening doesn’t end when the final tale is told! The trolley will return you to Strawtown Inn, where your ticket includes a beverage and you can linger over drinks and light bites in one of Pella’s most atmospheric historic spaces🥂

Half of our seats for Unearthly Tales: Triumph & Tragedy have already been claimed!

Details:
🕯️ Saturday, October 17, with tours at 4:00, 5:15 & 6:30pm
🎟️ $40 PHM members | $45 non-members
🚋 Entire tour takes place aboard the heated Pella Trolley - no walking required!

Plus, ticket holders receive access to Strawtown Inn’s lowest room rates and a complimentary drink ticket for each guest with an overnight reservation. Make a fall weekend of it!

Reserve your seat before your preferred tour fills: www.pellahistorical.org/unearthlytales

📸Douglas Tupper Photography

09/23/2026

09/21/2026

❤️💛 CENTRAL PARENTS, ALUMNI & FANS — THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! ❤️💛

Whether you’re coming back to visit your Central student, returning to your alma mater, or just love cheering on the Dutch, we’re giving you another reason to plan a fall trip to Pella!

🍂 WIN A FREE STRAWTOWN GETAWAY FOR TWO!

One lucky winner will receive:
✨ A one-night stay for two in a King Suite at the historic Strawtown Inn - just 4 blocks from campus!
☕ Breakfast for two
❤️ The perfect fall getaway in Pella!

HOW TO ENTER — COMPLETE ALL 4 STEPS:

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4️⃣ TAG the person you’d bring with you in the comments!

🏆 Winner will be notified the week of Oct. 5th

Your stay can be redeemed between Oct. 5 and December 31st, 2026 — perfect for a campus visit, a Central event, a football weekend, or simply an excuse to spend a little time back in Pella. 🍁

Parents. Alumni. Fans. Come stay with us and make a weekend of it! ❤️💛

Blackout dates apply. One-night stay for two guests. No cash value. Winner will be contacted directly by Strawtown Inn.

09/21/2026

Get your tickets now for a spectacularly spooky evening starting at Strawtown!

As autumn shadows lengthen, Unearthly Tales returns🍂

Join us Saturday, October 17, for Unearthly Tales: Triumph & Tragedy, an evening among Pella’s departed.

Climb aboard the Pella Trolley at Strawtown Inn and journey through Oakwood Cemetery, where you’ll hear the triumphs, tragedies, and darker tales of five Pella residents laid to rest within its grounds. As darkness settles, return to Strawtown Inn for drinks, light bites, and a final toast to the dearly departed.

New this year: your tour will take place entirely aboard the trolley - no walking required!

🕯️ Tours depart at 4:00, 5:15, & 6:30pm
🎟️ $40 PHM members | $45 non-members
🥂 One beverage included with your ticket

Ticket purchasers will also receive an exclusive discount code for an overnight stay at Strawtown Inn - so make an evening of it!

Space aboard the trolley is limited, and advance tickets are required. Learn more and reserve your seat: www.pellahistorical.org/unearthlytales

09/18/2026

When you get to Pella, make Strawtown Inn & Events your first stop.

With 17 hotel rooms, plenty of gathering space and only steps to the town square, you can stay and play!

09/09/2026

The best slept secret in Pella is The Strawtown Inn.

Historic charm is waiting for you just 4 blocks from Central College campus.

08/31/2026

You’ve been waiting patiently, Pella!

After 20 years of empty seats, the bars at Strawtown are almost ready to reopen for public hours.

We’re talking weeks, not months.

Be sure to follow for the official first open date so you can snag a seat.

Who are you bringing for the first drink?