GRIMES CHAMBER & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRESENTS
See you next year!
2021


EVENT SCHEDULE

ENTERTAINMENT
Governors Days is always a great place to see outstanding entertainment! Plan to spend the day enjoying these artists perform for you!
Thursday:
Entertainment Garden
NEW! Our Entertainment Garden will be open for the first time starting on the Thursday night of the festival from 6PM until 10PM.
Friday:
LIVE Entertainment
Friday Night at Governors Days will feature a live band from the hours of 8PM until 11:30PM.

Saturday:
LIVE Entertainment
Saturday Night at Governors Days will feature a live band from the hours of 8PM until 11:30PM.
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Below are all the registration forms for the various events taking place at Governor's Days. You can choose between this downloadable PDF format (you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader© to view, print and fill out the forms) or you can register online.
REGISTRATION
FORMS





2020 Events Cancelled



ABOUT
Governors Days is one of the grandest summer festivals in the Des Moines, Iowa metropolitan area. Held entirely 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.
Admission to the festival is free thanks to the MANY wonderful business
sponsors from the community.

LOCATION
Waterworks Park
200 N James St
Grimes, IA
50111
EVENT GALLERY
THANK YOU SPONSORS!
Grimes Chamber & Economic Development would like to recognize and publicly thank all of the businesses and organizations who have donated their time, effort, or finances into helping this event be a true celebration of community.
![]() Gold Sponsor | ![]() Entertainment Garden Sponsor | ![]() Carnival Sponsor |
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![]() Saturday Night Band Sponsor | ![]() Silver Sponsor & Banner Sponsor | ![]() Silver Sponsor |
![]() T-Shirt Sponsor | ![]() The Throne Sponsor | ![]() Kiddie Parade Presenting Sponsor |
![]() Beer Bracelet Sponsor | ![]() Cocktail Table Sponsor | ![]() Kiddie Parade Popsicle Sponsor |
![]() Sidewalk Sponsor | ![]() Candy & Banner Sponsor | ![]() Candy Sponsor |
![]() Friends of the Festival | ![]() Friends of the Festival | ![]() Banner Sponsor |
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![]() Banner Sponsor | ![]() Grand Parade Gold Sponsor | ![]() Grand Parade Gold Sponsor |
![]() Grand Parade Gold Sponsor | ![]() Potty Promotion Sponsor |
STAY IN THE LOOP
contact us
COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS
Vickie Lilly
Bankers Trust
110 SE Main Street
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 245-2454
Brent Smith
Carlson Systems
1851 SE Destination Drive
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 419-8803

Grimes Chamber &
Economic Development
404 SE 2nd St. Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-5770