Festival of Trails

Festival of Trails 2026 Crowd in La Porte City

Festival of Trails 2026

“Festies with Besties” in LPC

📅 June 18–20, 2026

Get ready for the biggest weekend in La Porte City! Join us for three days of family fun, thrilling rides, incredible food, and community celebration.

Experience the Festival of Trails 2026

The Festival of Trails 2026 is more than just a summer event; it is the heartbeat of our community in La Porte City, Iowa. Every June, families from all over the Cedar Valley gather on Main Street for a weekend jam-packed with tradition and excitement.

We kick things off Thursday night with the community favorite Pie Auction and Bubble Mania. Friday brings the roar of the crowd with our Grand Parade and a spectacular fireworks display that lights up the sky. By Saturday, the energy is at an all-time high with the famous Omelette Breakfast at the Golf Course, the vibrant 5K Color Run, and the thrilling Duck Derby on the creek. Whether you are bidding at the Chainsaw Carving auction or enjoying the carnival rides, the Festival of Trails 2026 promises memories that last a lifetime.

🎉 A Weekend to Remember

From the roar of the chainsaw carvings to the splash of the duck derby, the Festival of Trails 2026 offers something for everyone. Whether you are running the 5K, catching candy at the parade, or watching the sky light up with fireworks, there is a memory waiting for you.

🎡 Signature Events

  • Grand Parade & Fireworks
  • Carnival Rides on Main Street
  • Chainsaw Carvings (Live)
  • 5K Color Run & Kids Dash
  • LPC Lions Car Show

Festival of Trails 2026 Schedule

THURSDAY
  • Festival Kick-Off & Food
  • Bubble Mania
  • Pie Auction
  • Community Awards
FRIDAY
  • Carnival Opens
  • Grand Parade
  • Beer Tent
  • Fireworks Display 🎆
  • 🎵 Live Music (TBA)
SATURDAY
  • Omelette Breakfast
  • 5K Color Run
  • Car Show & Cornhole
  • Duck Derby & Goldfish Races
  • Chainsaw Live Auction
  • 🎵 Live Music (TBA)

*Full schedule including band announcements coming soon!

Get Involved!

Don’t just watch—be a part of the action. Register for events or support the community as a sponsor.