Grimes Governors Days

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:

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!)