Every year in Grinnell, the town comes together to celebrate the alumni and community members on the third weekend of July.

Schedule Of events

8:00 am Race Start - Alumni 5K Run/Walk
Register online 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+

Turtle Races

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 and 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)