Governors Days is one of the grandest summer festivals in the Des Moines, Iowa metropolitan area. Held within the heart of Grimes, Iowa, this premier summer event incorporates all the ingredients for an exciting family friendly event.

Complete with concerts, parades, carnivals and much, much more; Governors Days has something for everyone. This grand community event is headed up by a vibrant group of dedicated volunteers and organized with the help of Grimes Chamber & Economic Development.

Schedule:

Thursday, June 8, 2023

6:00pm - 10:00pm: Family Fun Wristband Night for $25
-Craft & Food Vendors | Food Court
-Sam’s amusement Carnival & Midway
6:00pm - 10:00pm: Entertainment Garden
6:30pm: SoCo Baggers Sports League Bags Tournament
6:30pm - 9:30pm: LIVE MUSIC! Beard & Bro Tank On the Home Base Iowa Main Stage
6:30pm - 7:30pm: Kiddie Parade on Main Street (Featuring The Isiserettes) (New Route)
7:30pm: Kids Pedal Tractor Pull by (Ohana Pedal Pullers) on the basketball courts near the Carnival (7pm Sign Up!)

Friday, June 9,2023

11:00am - 11:45am: Bill Riley Talent Show Registration at Grimes Community Complex
12:00pm - 3:00pm: Bill Riley Talent Show at Grimes Community Complex Gym
6:00pm - 8:00pm: Friends of the Public Library BINGO on the basketball courts near the Carnival
6:00pm - 10:00pm: Sam’s amusement Carnival & Midway | Wristbands for $25!
6:00pm - 11:00pm: Craft & Food Vendors | Food Court
6:00pm - 11:45pm: Entertainment Garden
8:00pm - 11:30pm: LIVE MUSIC! Dirty Rotten Scoundrels On the Home Base Iowa Main Stage

Saturday, June 10,2023

6:30am - 10:00am: Grimes Lions Club Pancake Breakfast at Grimes Community Complex
7:30am: MS Moments 5K/Fun Run at ADESA Des Moines
10:00am - 12:00pm: Governors Days Grand Parade (New Route)
10:30am - 11:30am: MS Moments Bags Tournament Registration
11:00am - 10:00pm: Sam’s amusement Carnival & Midway
11:00am - 4:00pm: Sam’s amusement Carnival & Midway Wristbands for $25
11:00am - 11:45pm: Entertainment Garden
12:00pm - 11:00pm: Craft & Food Vendors | Food Court
12:30pm - 5:00pm: MS Moments Bags Tournament in the Entertainment Garden
5:00pm - 9:00pm: Sam’s amusement Carnival & Midway Wristbands for $25
8:00pm - 11:30pm: LIVE MUSIC! GIMIKK On the Home Base Iowa Main Stage

Date: Thursday, June 8, 2023 - Saturday, June 10,2023

Location: Grimes South Sports Complex - 750 S James St. Grimes, IA 50111

Admission: Free

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