Events
Wednesday August 6, 2025
7:00 p.m.
Princess & Queen Coronation
River Street Stage
Limited seating available, please bring lawn chairs.
Free Admission
Thursday August 7, 2025
6:30 p.m. Kid’s Parade – Washington Street
Line up at the Library at 5 p.m.
Same day Parade registrations 3-4:30 p.m. outside of the Library
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Carnival – Swyear Amusements Je-Neir School Grounds
Admission $1 for 12 and over
Unlimited Ride Wristband $30
Friday August 8, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Glad Fest Logo Tee Shirt Tie Dying – Reserve your shirt starting June 2025
Reviewing Stand
3:00 p.m.
Glad Run for Children – Reviewing Stand
Register at event site beginning at 1:30
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5:30 p.m.
Parade of Old Cars
6:00 p.m.
Main Street Parade
6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Carnival – Swyear Amusements Je-Neir School Grounds Admission $1 for 12 and over; Unlimited Ride Wristband $30
7:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Beer Garden Must be 21 to Enter
8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Live band – NAWTY
$5 entrance fee
Saturday August 9, 2025
8:30 AM 5K & 10K River Run and 5K Walk hosted by Hearts4Amari
To register click here
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Car Show, Flea, Craft and Antique Market, Momence Island Park, Admission $3
3:00 p.m. Grand Street Parade
4:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Carnival – Swyear Amusements Je-Neir School Grounds Admission $1 for 12 and over, Unlimited Ride Wristband $30
8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Beer Garden Must be 21 to enter
8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Live band – The South Side Social Club
$5 Entrance fee
10:00 p.m. Glad Fest 31 Day Early Bird Raffle Drawing – River Street Stage
Sunday August 10, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tractor Show, Flea, Craft and Antique Market Momence Island Park, Admission $3
9:00 a.m. FFA Tractor Battle – Registration beginning at 7 a.m. Battle of the Blue and Gold
11:00 a.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull
11:00 a.m. Beer & Bloody Mary Garden Opens
Bean Bag Tournament check in
River St. Stage
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Bean Bag Tournament & Beer Garden