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 50th Annual Grinnell Harvest Fest - Come and enjoy the festivities

Schedule Of events

July 18,2025

Grinnell Alumni Events at GMS
4:00-7:00 pm (Meeting at 6:00 pm)

50 cent hamburgers are back for our 50th year!
6:30 - 8:30 pm or until gone!
Grinnell City Park

FREE Concert - Sunset Sinners
8:00 pm - Midnight 
Join us for a FREE concert in the park! Sponsored by NWKS Radio Bring your chairs, bug spray, and beverages for a good time!

July 19,2025

8:00 am Race Start - Alumni 5K Run/Walk
Register online HERE
Print a paper registration HERE

8:30 - 10:00 am - Breakfast in the Park
Serving sausage, eggs, pancakes, coffee, and juice.

Dice Run - Kick Stands Up at 9:00 am
Register in front of the Senior Center from 8:00 - 9:00 am.

10:30 am - Parade

Line up by VFW on Washington Street at 10:00 am
Contact Lisa Bixenman to sign up your float. 785-953-0286

11:30 am-1:00 pm - Pulled Pork Meal
Served at the shelter in the park - Sponsored by Equity Bank
Pulled pork sandwich, cheesy corn, chips, and water

11:00 am - 5:00 pm - Car Show
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 through the afternoon. No pre-registrations needed.

Pedal Tractor Pull - Sponsored by Ostmeyer Farm Seeds
- Sanctioned event - Siruta Pedal Pullers - Ages 4-12 at Basketball Courts

Bike Races - Ages 2+ (Location TBD)

Turtle Races - Location TBD

Class of 1980 Games
Egg Toss, Balloon Toss, 3 Legged Race

Water Slides

Bounce Houses (5:00-8:00 pm)

Face Painting (5:00-8:00 pm)

Hamburger & Hotdog Meal
5:00-7:30 pm at Fire Station

5:00 pm - Cornhole Tournament
Registration from 4:30-5:00 pm

Ages 13+
Entry Fee: $20 per team

7:00 pm - Dart Tournament at Fire Station

8:00 pm -11:00 pm - FREE Music in the Park
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

July 20,2025

Golf Tournament- 9:00 tee off
Registration: 8:00-8:45 am
Contact Ted Hart 785-462-0441 or Chris Teeter 785-769-3015

Date : July 18-20,2025

Location :Various Venues in Grinnell

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