Jesse James Days is three days of fun brought to you by the Garretson Commercial Club, with live music and entertainment, parade, a 5k/10k road race, vendor fair, inflatables, and much more!

Entertainment
Local businesses go all out for Jesse James Days, providing entertainment on Main on Friday and Saturday evenings, and specials all weekend long!

Inflatables, music, a fishing derby, and vendor fair along with many other activities are also offered throughout the event.

Parade
The highlight every year is the Parade that travels north on Main Avenue!

Local businesses, organizations, vintage vehicle enthusiasts, and more are encouraged to drive the parade, which is held Saturday mornings.

Fun for all ages
Whether young or old, Jesse James Days has something for everyone. We offer activities for the whole family!

From School reunions to family reunions, and from toddlers to seniors, all have options for a great time!

Featuring
Car & Motorcycle Show · Inflatables · Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast · Model Trains · Cornhole Tournament · Street Dance · All-Ages Street Dance · Glow Kayak · Parade with Flyover

Schedule of Events:

All Day - Art Trail- Maps available in Visitor Centers, Treasure Chest, Palisades Art Gallery
All Day - Self-Guided Hikes at Devil’s Gulch -Trail Maps available in Visitor Center
All Day - Nature Scavenger Hunt – Family fun art & nature hunt – Pick up forms at Jesse James Country Store
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Specials Available at The Treasure Chest (Friday and Saturday only)
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM - Local Artist Showcase at Palisade Art Gallery
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM - Kayak Rental available with Boundless Adventures
Noon – 6:00 PM - Wine tasting at Humble Hill Winery (¾ mile north on Hwy 11)
1:00 PM – 8:00 PM Fr/Sa, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Su  Garretson Swimming Pool
Open for family swimming and concessions (closed 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm for break)
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM - Happy Hour atSports Cabin/The Combine II, The Gulch Bar & Grill
5:00 PM – 10:00PM - Dinner Specials at Sports Cabin/The Combine II, The Gulch Bar & Grill

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM - Cornhole Tournament Registration with tournament beginning at 6:30 p.m.at the corner of Main & 4th St., brought by Aced Cornhole *NO COOLERS ALLOWED*
5:00 PM – CLOSE - Food Stand (pulled pork sandwiches, chips, & drink meal) on north Main Ave, fundraiser for Garretson Historical Society
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM - Food Stand at the Garretson School East Parking Lot, fundraiser for Garretson FFA
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Running Model Trains Displayed at the Garretson School Model Trains- HO Scale layout with lots of details.  Kids will be allowed to run the train throttles.
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Opening Party for the Local Artist Showcase featuring live entertainment at Palisades Art Gallery
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM  - Car, Antique Tractor and Motorcycle Show at the Garretson School East Parking lot
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Music by Dealer’s Choice at Main & 3rd St. Music for all ages!
6:30 PM - Cornhole Tournament begins *NO COOLERS ALLOWED*
Dusk (9:30 PM) - Glow Kayak at Split Rock Park – Bring your kayak and glow sticks for an evening fun ride down Split Rock Creek! Kayak Rentals will be available