JESSE JAMES DAYS IS THREE DAYS OF FUN BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE GARRETSON COMMERCIAL CLUB, WITH LIVE MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT, PARADE, A 5K/10K ROAD RACE, VENDOR FAIR, INFLATABLES, AND MUCH MORE!

Jesse James Days 2023 is June 16-18, 2023!

Entertainment

Local businesses go all out for Jesse James Days, providing entertainment on Main on Friday and Saturday evenings, and specials all weekend long!

Inflatables, music, a fishing derby, and vendor fair along with many other activities are also offered throughout the event.

Parade

The highlight every year is the Parade that travels north on Main Avenue!

Local businesses, organizations, vintage vehicle enthusiasts, and more are encouraged to drive the parade, which is held Saturday mornings.

Road Race

The Jesse James Road Race is a 5k/10k/1mi walk/run open to all! 

The Road Race is held on Saturday morning of Jesse James Days at 8:00 a.m.

2023 Jesse James Days Schedule

Fri. June 16th                         

All Day  - Self-Guided Hikes at Devil’s Gulch -Trail Maps available in Visitor Center

All Day - Nature Scavenger Hunt – Family fun art & nature hunt – Pick up forms at Jesse James Country Store

10:00 AM   -  ZooMobile at Siouxland Libraries Garretson Branch

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM - Local Artist Showcase – Palisade Art Gallery

Noon – 6:00 PM -  Wine tasting at Humble Hill Winery (¾ mile north on Hwy 11)

1:00 PM – 8:00 PM - Garretson Swimming Pool – open for family swimming and concessions

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM - Sports Cabin, The Combine, The Gulch Bar & Grill – Happy Hour

5:00 PM – 10:00PM -  Sports Cabin, The Combine, The Gulch Bar & Grill – Dinner Specials

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM  - Registration for Cornhole Tournament at the corner of Main & 4th St., brought by Aced Cornhole *No Coolers allowed*

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM       - Phil Baker Concert at Blue Dragon Academy

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM - Open House with Hot Dog Feed at Blue Dragon Academy

5:30 PM – CLOSE  - Sliders Burgers in front of First Bank & Trust, fundraiser for Garretson Historical Society & Museum

5:30 PM  - Sound System Ribbon Cutting at Main & 3rd

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Food Stand at the Garretson School East Parking Lot, fundraiser for Garretson FFA

Model Trains- HO Scale layout with lots of details.  Kids will be allowed to run the train throttles.

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Running Model Trains Displayed at the Garretson School Commons

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM -  Art Show Opening Party featuring local artists and live entertainment at Palisades Art Gallery

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Car, Antique Tractor and Motorcycle Show at the Garretson School East Parking lot

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Music by Mutt and Jeff with Boston Steve at Main & 3rd St. Music for all ages!

6:30 PM - Cornhole Tournament begins *No Coolers allowed*

7:00 PM – Midnight - Beer Garden at Sports Cabin

Dusk (9:30 PM)  -  Glow Kayak at Split Rock Park

Bring your kayak and glow sticks for an evening fun ride down Split Rock Creek!

Sat. June 17th                         

All Day -  Self-Guided Hikes at Devil’s Gulch -Trail Maps available in Visitor Center

All Day  - Nature Scavenger Hunt – Family fun art & nature hunt – Pick up forms at Jesse James Country Store

7:00 AM – 11:00 AM - Pancake Feed at the Fire Department

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM - Registration/Sign-in for Jesse James Road Race at Garretson School East Parking Lot

7:30 AM – 11:30 AM - All American Blood Drive sponsored by Garretson Fire Department

8:00 AM  - Jesse James Road Race begins at Main & 2nd St

Pre-Registration required for a T-shirt, go to www.visitGarretsonSD.com  

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Running Model Trains Displayed at the School Commons

Model Trains HO Scale layout with lots of details.  Kids will be allowed to run the train throttles.

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM - Arts and Craft Vendor Fair in the Legion building

Vendor set up available Friday evening and Saturday morning

9:30 AM - Parade Line-up begins at Essex Street & Center Avenue (just North of Zion Lutheran Church) – Pre-Registration is preferred.  The registration form is on the website at https://visitgarretsonsd.com/parade-registration-for-jesse-james-days-2023/

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM - Open House at Blue Dragon Academy

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Garretson Historical Museum open

View the New 1960’s Garretson Train Room, Jesse James Robbery display, Town of Sherman display, Palisades Flour Mill display, 1st Telephone Co-op display.  Garretson Pottery for sale. FREE popcorn, coffee and cider.

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Cotton Candy and Specials at The Treasure Chest

10:30 AM - Jesse James’ Bank Robbery Entertainment in front of the Garretson Museum

11:00 AM   - PARADE BEGINS with Airplane Fly-over

AFTER PARADE - Groove Inc. Drumline Entertainment at the corner of Main & 3rd St.

AFTER PARADE - Dunk Tank at Blue Dragon Academy

Noon – 2:00 PM  - Kringen Horse ‘n Wagon Rides load at Softball complex

Noon – 3:00 PM - Family Treats Ice Cream Truck at the softball field

Noon – 3:00 PM -Toddler Train Rides in the Zion Lutheran Church Parking lot.

Noon – 3:00 PM - INFLATABLES at the Ball Field ($10 wristbands/$30 maximum per family)

Noon – 3:00 PM -  Garretson Firemen offering Shuttle Fire Truck Rides to the Museum (the “1960’s Garretson Train” display), to the School (Model Train display) and to the Jaycees Complex (inflatables, swimming, entertainment)

Noon – 3:00 PM  - Burger Booth with cold treats & beverages by Jaycee Complex Picnic Shelter, fundraiser for Zion Lutheran Youth Group

Noon – 3:00 PM -  Petting Zoo by Jaycee Complex concession stand, courtesy of Splitrock Hustlers 4-H **NEW**

Noon – 5:00 PM - Garretson Swimming Pool open for family swimming and concessions

Noon – 6:00 PM - Wine tasting at Humble Hill Winery (¾ mile north on Hwy 11)

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM - The Silver Creek Mavericks Wild West Show at the softball field

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM - Karaoke entertainment at the softball field **NEW**

3:00 PM  - StageCoach “Robbery” Fundraiser Drawing near Mavericks stage

5:00 PM – 10:00PM - Sports Cabin, The Combine, The Gulch Bar & Grill – Dinner Specials

5:30 PM   - Blue Jays baseball game

7:00 PM – Midnight -   Beer Garden at Sports Cabin

9:00 PM – Midnight - Undercover Band at The Gulch Bar & Grill

Sun. June 18th                         

All Day  - Self-Guided Hikes at Devil’s Gulch -Trail Maps available in Visitor Center

All Day -   Nature Scavenger Hunt – Family fun art & nature hunt – Pick up forms at Jesse James Country Store

Noon – 5:00 PM - Garretson Swimming Pool open for family swimming

Noon – 6:00 PM - Wine tasting at Humble Hill Winery (¾ mile north on Hwy 11)

12:30 PM - FFA Fishing Derby Registration by Split Rock Park Visitors Center

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM - FFA Fishing Derby below the Split Rock Park dam

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM - V&A Concessions Food truck in the Split Rock Park

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM       Crafts at Split Rock Park, sponsored by Palisades State Park

REUNIONS: WELCOME TO THE CLASSES OF 1958, 1968, 1973, 1988, & 2008!

*Food and beverages will be available throughout the weekend at the local restaurants, bars, food stands, ice cream truck and other food trucks.

Date: June 16-18, 2023

Location: Various locations in Garretson

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