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. 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 Festies 5K, and the thrilling Duck Derby on the creek. Whether you are browsing the vendors and crafters 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)
- ★ Festies 5K & Cornhole Tournament
- ★ LPC Lions Car Show
🗓️ Thursday, June 18th – The Kick-Off (City Park)
The festivities kick off on Thursday evening at City Park from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The Festival of Trails Kick Off features food by Heartland Community Church, fun games, and a Kiddie Parade. Kids can enjoy Bubble Mania by Absolute Science, complete with face painting and a balloon artist. During the Sacred Heart Church Pie Auction, enjoy acoustic classic rock by Dennis Weidman. Thursday also features the presentation of community awards: Business of the Year, the Jesse Wasson Winner, and Woman of the Year.
🎈 Friday, June 19th – Fun Across Town
On Friday, activities spread across town. After booth setups at 1:00 PM, Main Street will host inflatables, DJ Hoov, and a beer tent starting at 4:00 PM. Chestnut Street will feature chainsaw carvings, while the FFA Ag Museum hosts face painting and music by CR Express. The evening brings the Cutest Kids/Critters Parade starting at the High School at 7:00 PM, followed by live music on the Main Street Stage from Beau Timmerman and Flatland Ridge. The night concludes with spectacular fireworks at the Elementary school at 10:00 PM.
🏆 Saturday, June 20th – Action Packed
Saturday is packed with action, starting early with the Omelette Breakfast at the Golf Course and the Festies 5K 2026 at the High School Track. Throughout the day, attendees can enjoy golf and baseball tournaments, browse vendors and crafters on the 200 block of Main Street, and watch more chainsaw carvings. The afternoon features fun and games on Main Street, the Festies Cornhole Tournament behind the Utilities building, a Tug-of-War competition, and the LPC Women’s Club Duck Derby at noon. A highlight is the LPC Lions Car Show on Garbouch Street from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. As evening falls, the beer tent continues, and the Main Street Stage hosts performances by Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and The Pork Tornadoes.
Get Involved!
Don’t just watch—be a part of the action. Register for events or support the community as a sponsor.