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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:
June 13 - 15, 2025
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
June 13, 2025
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
June 14, 2025
7:30 AM – 11:00 AM - Pancake Feed at the Fire Department 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM - Registration/Sign-in for Jesse James Road Race 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM - All American Blood Drive sponsored by Garretson Fire Department 9:00 AM - Jesse James Road Race begins Pre-Registration required for a T-shirt, go to www.VisitGarretsonSD.com 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Running Model Trains Displayed at the School Model Trains HO Scale layout with lots of details. Kids will be allowed to run the train throttles. 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM - Arts and Craft Vendor Fair in the Legion building Vendor set up available Friday evening and Saturday morning 9:30 AM - Parade Line-up begins at Essex Street & Center Avenue (just North of Zion Lutheran Church) – Pre-Registration is preferred. The registration form is on the website at www.visitGarretsonSD.com/jessejamesdays 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM - Storytime at Siouxland Libraries Garretson Branch 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Garretson Heritage Museum open View the 1960’s Garretson Train Room, Jesse James Robbery display, Town of Sherman display, Palisades Flour Mill display, 1st Telephone Co-op display. Garretson Pottery for sale. FREE popcorn, coffee and cider. 11:00 AM- 1:30 PM - Food Stand to benefit Caring for Carter 11:00 AM - PARADE BEGINS with Airplane Fly-over DURING PARADE - Jesse James’ Bank Robbery Entertainment in front of the Garretson Heritage Museum (*FIREARMS WARNING) Noon – 2:00 PM - Kringen Horse ‘n Wagon Rides load at Jaycee’s Complex softball field concession stand Noon – 3:00 PM - Toddler Train Rides in the Zion Lutheran Church Parking lot Noon – 3:00 PM - INFLATABLES at the Ball Field ($10 wristbands/$30 maximum per family) Noon – 3:00 PM - Garretson Firemen offering Shuttle Fire Truck Rides to the Museum (the “1960’s Garretson Train” display), to the Garretson School (Model Train display) and to the Jaycees Complex (inflatables, swimming, entertainment) Noon – 3:00 PM - Burger Booth with ice cream/cold treats & beverages by Jaycee Complex Picnic Shelter, fundraiser for Zion Lutheran Youth Group Noon – 3:00 PM - Petting Zoo by Jaycee Complex concession stand, courtesy of Splitrock Hustlers 4-H Noon – 3:00 PM - Lions Eye Exam Truck by Zion Parking Lot (free eye exams up to age 18) Noon – 6:00 PM - Wine tasting at Humble Hill Winery (¾ mile north on Hwy 11) 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM - The Silver Creek Mavericks Wild West Show at the softball field (FIREARMS WARNING) 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM - DJ musical entertainment at the softball field 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM - Family Activities in the Green Space on Main 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM - Street Dance for All Ages with 280 FIFTH Band on Main Ave (free to all) 8:00 PM – Midnight - Street Dance with “Driven” band by The Gulch Bar & Grill ($15/ wristband)
June 15, 2025
10:00 AM - Father’s Day Fishing at Palisades State Park 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM - Local Artist Showcase – Palisade Art Gallery 10:00 AM - Community Church Service on Zion Lutheran East Lawn hosted by United Church of Garretson and Zion Lutheran Church 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM - Hotdog Grill Out and Games at Palisade Healthcare (freewill donation) 12:30 PM - FFA Fishing Derby Registration by Split Rock Park Visitors Center 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM - FFA Fishing Derby below the Split Rock Park dam 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM - Crafts at Split Rock Park, sponsored by Palisades State Park