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:

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

10:30am: Community Church Service - Island Park

1:00 pm: Soap Box Derby  -  Swimming pool Parking Lot

1:00 - 5:00 pm: Depot Museum Open