Jesse James Days is three days of fun brought to you by the Garretson Commercial Club, with live music and entertainment, parade, a 5k/10k road race, vendor fair, inflatables, and much more!
Entertainment
Local businesses go all out for Jesse James Days, providing entertainment on Main on Friday and Saturday evenings, and specials all weekend long!
Inflatables, music, a fishing derby, and vendor fair along with many other activities are also offered throughout the event.
Parade
The highlight every year is the Parade that travels north on Main Avenue!
Local businesses, organizations, vintage vehicle enthusiasts, and more are encouraged to drive the parade, which is held Saturday mornings.
Road Race
The Jesse James Road Race is a 5k/10k/1mi walk/run open to all!
The Road Race is held on Saturday morning of Jesse James Days at 8:00 a.m.
2024 Jesse James Days Schedule
All Day - Art Trail- Maps available in Visitor Centers, Treasure Chest, Palisades Art Gallery
All Day - Self-Guided Hikes at Devil’s Gulch -Trail Maps available in Visitor Center
All Day - Nature Scavenger Hunt - Family fun art & nature hunt - Pick up forms at Jesse James Country Store
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Pancake Feed at the Fire Department
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM: Registration/Sign-in for Jesse James Road Race at Garretson School East Parking Lot
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM: All American Blood Drive sponsored by Garretson Fire Department
8:00 AM - Jesse James Road Race begins at Main & 2nd St. Pre-Registration required for a T-shirt, go to www.visitGarretsonSD.com
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Running Model Trains Displayed at the School Main Gym (west entrance) Model Trains HO Scale layout with lots of details.
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Arts and Craft Vendor Fair in the Legion building. Vendor set up available Friday evening and Saturday morning
9:30 AM - Parade Line-up begins at Essex Street & Center Avenue (just North of Zion Lutheran Church) - Pre-Registration is preferred.
The registration form is on the website at www.visitGarretsonSD.com/jessejamesdays
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Storytime (Camping Theme) at Siouxland Libraries Garretson Branch
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Garretson Historical Museum open. View the 1960’s Garretson Train Room, Jesse James Robbery display, Town of Sherman
display, Palisades Flour Mill display, 1st Telephone Co-op display. Garretson Pottery for sale. FREE popcorn, coffee and cider.
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Specials Available at The Treasure Chest
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Local Artist Showcase - Palisade Art Gallery
11:00 AM - Parade Begins with Airplane Fly-over During Parade Jesse James’ Bank Robbery Entertainment in front of the Garretson Museum (*FIREARMS WARNING)
Noon – 2:00 PM: Kringen Horse ‘n Wagon Rides load at Jaycee’s Complex softball field concession stand
Noon – 3:00 PM: Toddler Train Rides in the Zion Lutheran Church Parking lot
Noon – 3:00 PM: INFLATABLES at the Ball Field ($10 wristbands/$30 maximum per family)
Noon – 3:00 PM: Garretson Firemen offering Shuttle Fire Truck Rides to the Museum (the “1960’s Garretson Train” display), to the Garretson
School (Model Train display) and to the Jaycees Complex (inflatables, swimming, entertainment)
Noon – 3:00 PM: Burger Booth with ice cream/cold treats & beverages by Jaycee Complex Picnic Shelter, fundraiser for
Zion Lutheran Youth Group
Noon – 3:00 PM: Petting Zoo by Jaycee Complex concession stand, courtesy of Splitrock Hustlers 4-H
Noon - 3:00 PM: Lions Eye Exam Truck by Zion Parking Lot (free eye exams up to age 18)
Noon – 8:00 PM: Garretson Swimming Pool open for family swimming and cold treats/concessions (closed 5:00 - 6:00 pm for break)
Noon – 6:00 PM: Wine tasting at Humble Hill Winery (¾ mile north on Hwy 11)
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: The Silver Creek Mavericks Wild West Show at the softball field (*FIREARMS WARNING)
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Live musical entertainment at the softball field
5:00 PM – 10:00PM: Dinner Specials at Sports Cabin/The Combine II, The Gulch Bar & Grill
8:00 PM – Midnight Street Dance with 10 Miles from Nowhere by Sports Cabin/Combine II ($15/ wristband)
(Street Dance Intermission) “Stage Coach Robbery” Fundraiser Drawing at street dance entertainment stage
