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:

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