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

For registration information email admin@hearts4amari.com

 

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