Our annual citywide celebration began in 1981 as a two - day event. Activities in Island Park included horseshoe pitching, canoe races, and a flea market.

Today, the events include a taco supper, pie auction, waffle breakfast, parade, burn out contest & many other activities Downtown. Additional events throughout the weekend include a road race, all - school reunion, show & shine, live entertainment, inflatable’s, various kid’s activities & a street dance. The festivities wrap up on Sunday with an outdoor community wide church service & a soap box derby.

Schedule:

Medallion Hunt

All Day - Open Golf - Rock River Country Club (Green fees apply to all Rock Rapids Non - Members, Everyone Welcome)

7:00 - 9:00am: Dad’s Belgian Waffle Breakfast - Forster Community Center

10:00am: - 6:00 pm: Business BINGO Bash  -  Pick up a free BINGO card at participating businesses for in - store specials & register to win prizes

11:00am: - 1:00 pm: The Rock Community Church Salad Luncheon & Craft Sale - Forster Community Center

2:00 - 5:00 pm: Open House/Tour of “Rosie’s” Loft (home of Dell & Renae Grooters)

5:30 pm: Registration, 6:00 pm: Burn Out Contest - South 2nd Ave.

7:00 pm: River Valley Players Moana Jr. -  Forster Auditorium

7:30 pm: Races - Rapid Speedway

Cruise Night - Downtown