After Harvest Festival
Every year in Grinnell, the town comes together to celebrate the alumni and community members on the third weekend of July. You will find games and events for all ages to enjoy including a tailgate supper, bounce houses, concerts in the park, fireworks, a 5K fun run/walk, breakfast, bike races, a parade, and MORE! This year is the 51st Annual Grinnell Harvest Fest — Come and enjoy the festivities with us July 17-19, 2026.
Friday
July 17, 2026
Gather with alumni and friends, enjoy great food, and a free concert in the park featuring The Smokin’ J’s–Sponsored by NWKS Radio!
Saturday
July 18, 2026
Start the day off with a 5k followed by breakfast, a parade, co-ed softball tournament, a petting zoo, tractor pull, and other games for all ages throughout the day! End the evening with a meal, cornhole and dart tournaments, DJ Doug Manhart, and the annual fireworks show!
Sunday
July 19, 2026
Last, but not least, show off your skills on the golf course during the Harvest Fest Shoot’em Up 4-Person Scramble at the Cow Paddy Golf Course.
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Event Information & Registrations
FRIDAY, July 17th
BBQ Supper | Sponsored by Equity Bank
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Grinnell City Park
Serving Pulled Pork, Creamy Corn, Jalapeno Poppers, Chips, Water
FREE WILL DONATION
FREE Concert | Sponsored by NWKS Radio
8:00 pm – Midnight
Join us for a FREE concert in the park featuring The Smokin’ J’s! Sponsored by NWKS Radio Bring your chairs, bug spray, and beverages for a good time!
SATURDAY, July 18th
Harvest Hustle 5K | Sponsored by Grinnell Alumni Association
7:30 Race Start
Grinnell City Park
Register online HERE!
Co-Ed Softball Tournament
8:00 am
Grinnell City Park @ Ball Diamond
Bracket play with double elimination
10 person minimum and 4 female minimum per team
$200/team – register by July 16th
Contact Nathan Vollbracht to register! 785-673-3496
Breakfast in the Park | Sponsored by GP3
8:30 – 10:00 am
Grinnell City Park @ Large Pavillion
Serving sausage, eggs, pancakes, coffee, and juice.
FREE WILL DONATION
Dice Run | Sponsored by Iron Order Motorcycle Club
Kick Stands Up at 9:00 am
Register in front of the Senior Center from 8:00 – 9:00 am.
Dice Hand: $20 Extra Hand: $10
Proceeds to help Dacoma Roth with Stage 3 colon cancer.
Stops to include: Oakley (Buffalo Bills), Hoxie (Hitchin’ Post), Grainfield (The Feedlot), and back to Grinnell to the Fire Station.
Contact Jason Schwarz for information. 785-443-1938
Community Market
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
See the Community Market’s Facebook page for more information.
Parade | 250 Years of Red, White, & Blue
10:30 am
Line up at Pathway Ag driveway at 10:00 am. 2026 Theme: 250 Years of Red, White, & Blue
Contact Lisa Bixenman to sign up your float. 785-953-0286
Lunch Served in the Park
11:30 am-1:00 pm
Served at the shelter in the park
Burgers, beans, chips, and water
Car Show
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Registration: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Awards presentation: 4:45 pm
Contact Dennis Schwarz to register. 785-672-2385
Kids Games
11:00 am | Events run following each other. No pre-registrations needed.
Pedal Tractor Pull – Sponsored by Ostmeyer Farm Seeds
– Sanctioned event – Siruta Pedal Pullers – Ages 4-12 @ Basketball Courts
Bike Races – Ages 2+ at street in front of Fire Station
Turtle Races – Ages 2+ at Ball diamond
Egg Toss, Balloon Toss, 3 Legged Race
Train Rides (12:00-1:00pm)
Water Slides (12:30-3:00pm) – south side of park
Bounce Houses (5:00-8:00 pm)
Hamburger & Hotdog Meal | Sponsored by Iron Order Motorcycle Club
5:00-7:30 pm @ Fire Station
Serving hamburgers, hot dogs, pulled pork, and baked beans.
Cornhole Tournament
5:00 pm tournament start
Registration from 4:30-5:00 pm
Ages 13+
Entry Fee: $20 per team
Dart Tournament
7:00 pm @ Fire Station
Sponsored by Iron Order Motorcycle Club
FREE Music in the Park
8:00 pm -11:00 pm
DJ Doug Manhart will be playing all of the best tunes for you to enjoy amongst all of the other evening events!
Firework Show
9:45 – 10:15 (at dusk)
Sponsored by the Harvest Fest committee and City of Grinnell
SUNDAY, July 19th
4-Person Scramble Golf Tournament
9:00 tee off @ Cow Paddy
Registration: 8:00-8:45 am
Contact Ted Hart 785-462-0441 or Chris Teeter 785-769-3015
Thank you to all of our sponsors and attendees each year!
