EVENT SCHEDULE
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ENTERTAINMENT
Governors Days is always a great place to see outstanding entertainment! Plan to spend the day enjoying these artists perform for you!
Thursday: June 4th, 2026
So-Co Baggers
Bags Tournament
6:30pm
in the Entertainment
Garden sponsored by
Raccoon Valley Bank
Friday: June 5th, 2026
Bad Friends
8:00pm - 11:30pm
in the Entertainment
Garden sponsored by
Raccoon Valley Bank
Saturday: June 6th, 2026
GIMIKK
8:00pm - 11:30pm
in the Entertainment
Garden sponsored by
Raccoon Valley Bank
Registration
Food Vendor
Governors Days Committee
Bill Riley talent Show
Inspiring Dance
Ryleah Cross
Kiddie Parade
Parks & Rec
5K/Fun Run
TBD
ABOUT
Governors Days is one of the grandest summer festivals in the Des Moines, Iowa metropolitan area. Held within the heart of Grimes, Iowa, this premier summer event incorporates all the ingredients for an exciting family friendly event.
Complete with concerts, parades, carnivals and much, much more; Governors Days has something for everyone. This grand community event is headed up by a vibrant group of dedicated volunteers and organized with the help of The Grimes Chamber.
Admission to the festival is free thanks to the MANY wonderful business
sponsors from the community.
Grimes South Sports Complex
750 S James St.
Grimes, IA 50111
EVENT GALLERY
THANK YOU SPONSORS!
The Grimes Chamber would like to recognize and publicly thank all of the businesses and organizations who have donated their time, effort, or finances into helping this event be a true celebration of community.
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