The Gladbrook Corn Carnival is an annual event celebrated in Gladbrook, Iowa. It is well known for its Friday evening Grand Parade. There is Free entertainment every night. Many families and friends gather during the Corn Carnival celebration, and Gladbrook/G-R High School class reunions are often held concurrently with Corn Carnival festivities.

This celebration, hosted by the Gladbrook Community, organized by the Gladbrook Corn Carnival Corporation, is made possible by the endless cooperative effort of the residents and businesses in and around Gladbrook that make this community their home. The proceeds of the celebration are funneled back into the community by funding projects aimed at improving quality of life for those in and around Gladbrook. The Corn Carnival Corporation wishes to Thank all who donate time, money and resources that contribute to the yearly success of our small town celebration!

Schedule Of Events

June 12, 2025

10am-8pm : Collectors' Fair - (Memorial Building)

10am-6pm : T-shirts & Quilt Raffle -  (in the memorial building)

6-10pm : Scott Amusements - Rides & Midway - (Wristbands valid 6-10pm)

6:15pm : Little Miss & Mr. Corn Carnival- City Park

6:15pm : Corn Cob Queen Crowning - City Park

6:30pm : Kiddies Parade - City Park

7-10pm : Free Face Painting

7-10pm : Free Entertainment - Grind band, Hometown family market parking lot (bring lawn chairs)

Beer Garden Entertainment-  Karaoke w/ Starlight Entertainment

June 13, 2025

3-10pm : Merchant & Business Exhibits - Upstairs City Center (closed during parade)

5-11pm : Scott Amusements - Rides & Midway - (wristbands can be used 7-11pm)

6:30pm : GRAND PARADE

7-10pm : Face Painting/Air Brushing & Spin Art  

8-11pm : Free Entertainment - Tank Anthony

Hometown Family market parking lot (bring lawn chairs)

7:30-10pm : Bingo - East of grocery store

Beer Garden Entertainment - The Davis Park & Case Band

June 14, 2025

7:30-10am : Pancake Breakfast -mEast of Grocery Store

7-8am : Tractor Ride - Registration Johnston & Gould St

9am : Cribbage Tournament- City Center (8:30am registration)

8am : 5K Walk/Run - City Park (Registration 7am)

10am : Kids' Activities - City Park, (Register at 9am)  

1-4pm : Car Show - Former School Lot (Registration 11am-1pm)

1-10pm : Scott Amusements - Rides & Midway - (Wristbands $25 each session) (sessions 1-5pm, 6-10pm)

6-9pm : Free Face Painting

1-5pm : Merchant & Business Exhibits - Upstairs City Center

7-10pm : Free Entertainment - ANGUS KHAN in the hometown family market parking lot (bring lawn chairs)

Beer Garden Entertainment -  J J Ace

June 15, 2025

10:30am : Community Church Service - Gladbrook Theater

8am-12:30pm : Omelet Breakfast

Date : June 12-15, 2025

Location : Various Venues in Gladbrook, IA

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