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:

6:30am - 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