06/23/2025
Check out the Dunkerton days memorial run and make plans to participate.
Here are the complete event details for the best weekend of the year!
Thursday, July 17
Little Miss/Mister Dunkerton Contest
7:00 PM in the Gazebo
Totally Rolled Ice Cream Truck
Historical Society Root Beer Floats with Etched Mugs available
Sponsored by: Chad’s Plumbing
Park-to-Park Memorial Run
6:30-7:00 PM Registration at the Gazebo Park.
Race begins 15 minutes after the conclusion of the Little Miss/Mister Contest.
No pre-registration.
$25 adults, $10 students, under 5 free
All runners will get a Dunkerton Days t-shirt.
All proceeds will be donated to the Dunkerton Booster Club for the Track project!
Sponsored by: The Farmer’s Wife
Friday, July 18
Mainstreet Showdown: Annual Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show
Over 50+ Awards! Door Prizes
Registration 3:00-6:00 PM, $15 registration fee, Awards at 8:00 PM
For more information contact Brian (319) 239-4629
Sponsored by: Etringer Electric, Pat's Auto Salvage, Matt Stickfort Construction, Reedy’s Auto Sales, Chad’s Plumbing, Sheetz Towing, Code Red Repair, Scot’s Supply, Advance Auto Parts, AutoZone, AutoPlus Auto Parts, King Auto Salvage, American Pattern, Cedar Falls, Russell Repair
Beer, Pop, & Water Tent, Food Vendors
4:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Historical Society
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Root Beer Floats with Etched Mugs, T-shirts, and Dunkerton Gothic sales at the Gazebo
Dunkerton Days T-shirt & Koozie Sales
Stop by the beer tent on Friday or Saturday. All proceeds help fund next year’s activities and help to keep children’s activities FREE!
Dunkerton Sportsman Club Annual Raffle
$5 per ticket or $20 for 5, winners will be drawn Saturday evening
Proceeds will be used to fund two $250 scholarships for Dunkerton’s class of 2026. Please support our seniors! Prizes for raffle are $300, $150, and $50 cash.
Kids Craft Contest & Chalk the Walk Contest
Let’s enjoy some Barefoot Blue Jean Nights by putting those old blue jeans to use for this year's Dunkerton Days Kids Project!
This year the kids can create anything they wish as long as the main focus is a pair of blue jeans. Some project ideas include turning old jeans into flower pots, braided bracelets, or decorating a pair with paint or jewels to wear around. The ideas are endless!
All projects must be turned into the Dunkerton Community Hall on either Thursday, July 17th before or after the Little Miss/Mister Contest or on Friday, July 18th between 5-6pm to be judged and displayed. Participants can retrieve their projects anytime on Saturday the 19th between 10a-4p.
Prizes will be awarded for Most Creative Design, Most Colorful, Best Children’s Entry: Age 0-5 and Best School-Aged Entry: Age 6-10 & 11+. Winners will be announced on the Dunkerton Days page following the event.
Chalk the Walk can be Dunkerton Days themed or fit our event them and will also have prizes for the above categories. Please email photos to Alex Speer ([email protected]) by 6:00 PM on Friday.
Sponsored by: Farmers State Bank
Free Bubble Mania & Face Painting
6:30-8:30 PM at the Lincoln Street Shelter
15 bubble stations with fun wands by Absolute Science, Sponsored by: Andrew and Donna Schares
Free face painting by the Dunkerton High School Trip, Sponsored by: Musch Tree and Stump Removal
Free Foam Cannon
7:00-8:00 PM at the Lincoln Street Shelter
Stacking foam, not slippery, biodegradable, non-staining, hypoallergenic, safe for babies, pets, and the environment. The kids are going to LOVE this foam party by Absolute Science!
Sponsored by: Andrew and Donna Schares
Light Up Item Sales
Support the Dunkerton Junior High and High School FCCLA by purchasing light up items before the fireworks!
Annual Dunkerton Queen Contest
Announcement of Winners at 7:30 PM
Hosted by: Rivers Edge
Sponsored by: Bill & Julie Delagardelle, Chad & Jess Toneff, Vandenover Jewelry, Oelwein, Kwik Star, Rivers Edge Hair Studio, The Farmer’s Wife, Etringer Electric
Fireworks (Dusk)
Launched from Charma Park
*Note* Charma Park will be CLOSED all day on Friday to set up fireworks & launch. Only authorized personnel will be allowed in the park that day. This includes the walking trail, basketball court, and disc golf.
Display by: Flashing Thunder Fireworks
Special thanks to those who donated cans at the can shed all year and our amazing event sponsors!
Street Dance with Anthony Koester Band
9:00 PM-1:00 AM on the stage
Sponsored by: Code Red Repair and Bart Brothers Construction
Saturday, July 19
American Legion Community Breakfast
7:30 AM-10:00 AM
Free-will donation
Hosted in the Community Hall by the Peter Kress American Legion Post 636
Mud Volleyball Tournament
9:00 AM (Teams should arrive around 8)
No coolers allowed, footwear required, $90 registration if paid by July 13, $120 registration after July 13, at least 3 girls per team, minimum age 16 (if under 18 parent/guardian signature required)
Waivers completed the morning of
Pay via cash or Venmo
TJ Anderson 319-404-2601
Parade “Barefoot Blue Jean Nights”
Line up on Carroll Blvd at 9:15, Judging at 9:30 AM
Parade begins at 10:00 AM
See map for route (Sal Ave to Joseph Rd, Dunkerton Rd west to Stickney St, east on Williams St.) ***No parking along parade route or staging areas until after the parade is over***
Awards for: Best of the Parade, Use of Theme, Children's Entry, Best Tractor (Tractors encouraged to park at the library for a tractor show after the parade!)
$100 cash prize for Best of Parade Winner!
Trophies Donated by: Creative Impact
Contact: Rachel Hauptly (319)415-5930
Rust & Dust Market
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Vendor booths on Main Street selling home décor, antiques, art, jewelry, soap, clothing, yard art, junk, & candles.
***No parking along parade route until after the parade is over***
Hosted by: Dunkerton High School Trip
Beer, Pop, and Water Tent & Food Vendors
9 AM - 11:00 PM
Live Music: All That’s Left
11:00 AM-2:00 PM on the stage, Sponsored by Magee Construction
FREE Children’s Activities
11:00 AM-2:00 PM at the Gazebo Park
Balloon Animals- Sponsored by: Veridian Credit Union, Games, Sand & Water Tables, Face Painting by the Dunkerton High School Trip, Sponsored by: Musch Tree & Stump Removal
FREE Laser Tag and 24 foot Rock Climbing Wall
11:00-2:00 PM Laser Tag at the Lincoln Street Park
11:00-3:00 PM Rock Wall
Fun for all ages!
Sponsored by: POET, Steffen Services, Service Signing, Kwik Star, Matt Stickfort Construction, CWD Trucking
Dunkerton Historical Society Museum Tours and Tractor Show
12:00-3:00 PM in the lower level of the Dunkerton Public Library and outside building updates
Tractors line up after the parade
10:00 AM-4:00 PM: Root Beer Floats with Etched Mugs, T-shirts, and Dunkerton Gothic sales at the Gazebo
Children’s Bike Parade
Decorate your bike at the Gazebo park from 2:30-3:00 or come with it already decorated!
Line up at 3:00 PM at Gazebo park and parade down Main Street and back
Parade led by Little Miss & Mister Dunkerton winners
Sponsored by: Farmers State Bank
Social Bean Bag Tournament
SATURDAY: Registration 5:00 on Main Street, Begins at 5:30 PM
$20 per team, Double elimination, Amateur teams only
Pay out top 5 teams.
Pre-register to guarantee a spot & questions contact Sam Hauptly 319-464-7990
Street Dance: Bobby Stillwell
7:00-11:00 PM, Sponsored by: The Store
Sunday, July 20
Charma Classic Disc Golf Tournament
$30 per team, doubles, hole in one bounty, grand prize $200 cash
Contact Casey Gardner- 319-290-7913 or [email protected]
Alumni 3 on 3 Basketball Game
4-7 PM, Dunkerton School Gym, Entrance 9
Free will donation admission- proceeds will be donated to Ledger Dalton
Questions or Registration Contact: Brian Brungard via Facebook or [email protected]
***The Community Hall will be open as a cooling station throughout the event.***
Thank you to our event sponsors!
Your generous donations of your time, event support, and monetary contributions help keep activities free for families and community members. We appreciate your ongoing support.
Platinum Sponsors:
City of Dunkerton
Code Red Repair
The Store
Andrew & Donna Schares
POET
Veridian Credit Union
Steffen Services
Magee Construction
Service Signing
Bart Brothers
Thomas James LLC
Kwik Trip
Matt Stickfort
Farmers State Bank
CWD Trucking
Musch Tree and Stump Removal
Etringer Electric
Chad's Plumbing
Peter Kress American Legion Post 636
Gold Sponsors:
Dunkerton Education Association
Best's Powerhouse
River's Edge
The Farmer's Wife
Tom Delagardelle NK Seed
Silver Sponsors:
Dunkerton Communications
Dunkerton EMS- Ambulance
APC Tax Services
Fettkether Fertilizer
Dunkerton Co-op
Creative Impact
Ron & Becky Reichen
Cedar Valley Building Supply
