Schedule Of Events
10 am - Dusk: Merchant & Vendor Sales
The vendors and merchants at the Richmond Good Old Days sell many useful and interesting products. Vendors will be lined up along Beebe Street, next to the Festival Grounds. Come check it out!
For more information, call Mike Misteravich at (586) 764-6979 or Sue Misteravich at (586) 770-5663.
Please see the Brochures & Forms tab HERE for vendor applications and rules/regulations.
10 am: Antique Tractor Display
Located along Beebe Street
11 am: Cornhole Tournament
Held at the Beverage Tent. Hosted by Bangers Cornhole. Bring your own partner, $40 per team. Two divisions. See flyer for more information HERE.
11 am: Children's Main Street Parade-Theme: Hometown Heroes
Watch or participate! Line up begins at 10 a.m. on Beech Street. The parade travels up Main to Park Street. Click HERE for the road closure map for the Children's Parade. The parade application is available under the Brochures & Forms tab. For more information, please contact Nicole Clark at [email protected]
Immediately Following Children's Parade: Ping Pong Ball Blowout
Catch a ping pong and redeem for prizes at the Festival Barn or at the many different participating local businesses. Prizes from the Festival Barn must be redeemed by 6 p.m. on Saturday or between 3-6 p.m. on Sunday ONLY.
Please note: This event is for those 10 years and under. We cannot stress enough that this event is for kids only.
The golden ball drawing will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday.
Noon: Horseshoe Tournament (Doubles)
Held at Beebe Street Park
Noon: Festival Beverage Tent Opens
Noon: "Strikers on the Mound" Opens
Noon: Food Vendors Open
Noon - 3:00 pm: Dunk Tank
Come out and dunk these gracious volunteers for a great cause! Proceeds benefit Sandy's Kids organization through the Richmond Community Schools. Located at Bailey Park.
Noon - 5:00 pm: DIA Free Drop-In Art Workshop for Kids
Held near the Beebe St. Park Pavilion
Noon - 11:00 pm: Skerbeck Family Carnival
Pay $27 for a wristband and enjoy unlimited rides, good until 11 p.m. Individual ride tickets are also available. Height restrictions apply on some rides. Provided by Skerbeck Family Carnival. Wristbands can be purchased online HERE.
Noon - 6:00 pm: Historic Village Open
The Richmond Area Historical and Genealogical Society will have their Historic Village open-admission is free!
Noon - 6:00 pm: Cub Scouts Pack 84 Pinewood Derby Demonstration
Held next to the Festival Barn
12:30 pm: Art in Motion Richmond Dance Academy: Festival Stage
1:00 - 2:00 pm: Children's Games
Fun, games and prizes too! These FREE children's games are for children 12 and under. Held at the Beebe Street Park Pavilion.
1:00 - 2:00 pm: Children's Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest
Held on the Tiger Fruin Memorial Tyke track. Contest for ages 12 and under. Register at the Beebe St. Park Pavilion between 1:00 and 1:45 pm. Judging begins at 2:00 p.m. and winners will be posted at the Festival Barn by 2:45 p.m.
1:00 pm: Fire Department Water Ball Contest
Held on Stone and Beebe Street.
2:00 - 5:00 pm: Free Petting Zoo
Held in be the Beebe Street Park, near the Gazebo
2:30 pm: Leap of Faith Dance Studio: Festival Stage
2:30 pm: Youth Power Wheels Derby
Held prior to the Demolition Derby, ages 3-10. Click HERE for rules.
3:00 pm: "Strikers on the Mound" Corn on the Cob Eating Contest
3:00 pm: Demolition Derby Championship
Tickets: $10 adults, $5 children 4-12, 3 & Under are FREE, ​pit passes $20
Demo Derby Championship race organized by USA Demolition Derbies, LLC.
Contact [email protected] or visit https://usademolitionderby.com for entry information
4:00 pm: Richmond High school FIRST Robotics Demonstration
Held at the Gazebo in Beebe Street Park
4:00 - 6:00 pm: Fun Dog Show & Contest
This is a great event for dog lovers! It will be held in the Pavilion and will include fun categories & prizes.
4:30 pm: Dakota High School Drum Line: Festival Stage
5:30 pm: "Strikers on the Mound" Family Feud Showdown
7:00 pm: "Strikers on the Mound" DJ/Karaoke Party-90's Night!
7:00 - 10:00 pm: FREE Foam Frenzy
Held in the Beebe St. Park. 7:00 p.m. Ages 12 & Under, 9:00 p.m. Teens Only. Ground slide opens at 9:00 p.m. for ages 12 and under. Glow Foam from 9:30 p.m. through fireworks.
8:00 pm-1:00 am: Beverage Tent Entertainment featuring "The Gobies"
Sponsored by Extra Credit Union
9:30 pm: Fireworks Show sponsored by Northstar Bank
Enjoy a special ending to your evening at the Richmond Good Old Days! Fireworks will be viewable in the Beebe Street Park, and are provided by the American Fireworks Company. Special thanks to Northstar Bank for their sponsorship of this event. Rain day will be Sunday, September 7th.
