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By Ayanna Eckblad

This weekend the city of Glenville will celebrate their annual festival, Glenville Days.

The event will run from Thursday evening through Sunday and will feature many local bands, vendors, the Glenville Days Parade, inflatables, face painting, pedal tractor pull, car and tractor show, raffle and more.

Although not the last small town festival that will take place this summer, Glenville Days seems to usher in that “late summer” feeling people are used to before the school year begins.

A couple area 4-H clubs will be at Glenville Days this year as food vendors. Shellrock 4-H will serve food in the park and Myrtle 4-H will host a bake sale and hot dog plate in front of ComTec.

Glenville Days 2024 will feature many popular attractions from past years including all day live music and the fireworks show on Saturday night.

“It really is getting our community together for a fun and safe time,” said Reina Knaack of the Glenville Days Boosters, who organizes the event. “Our car show and kid activities have been the biggest draw.”

Visit the Glenville Days — Glenville Community Boosters’ Facebook page for more information.

Thursday

6 p.m.: Women’s volleyball tournament at Glenville Beach

Friday

Vendors will include Chill Joy, Mr. Taco and Smokin’ Barrel BBQ.

5:45 p.m.: Bike giveaway registration begins

6 p.m.: Little king and queen contest

6 p.m.: Medallion hunt. Clues posted on Glenville Legion bulletin board

6:15 p.m.: Bike giveaway sponsored by Cargill

6 to 7:30 p.m.: Social Hour Shenanigans

8 to 11 p.m.: Live music by IV Play, $10 admission

Saturday

Vendors will include Chill Joy, Nel’s Diner, Mr. Taco, Smokin’ Barrel BBQ, Shellrock 4-H food in the park and Myrtle 4-H bake sale and hot dog plate in front of ComTec.

7:15 a.m.: 5k river run/walk in-person registration begins

8 a.m.: 5k river run/walk

9 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Show n’ Shine car and tractor show registration

10:30 a.m.: Glenville Days Parade

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Bourbon Stilettos plays on small stage

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Free park activities and ring-toss fundraiser at the beach

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Show n’ Shine car and tractor show

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: DC Chassis Dyno play at the Produce State Bank parking lot

11:30 a.m.: Non-sanctioned pedal tractor pull for ages 4-11 registration begins

Noon: Non-sanctioned pedal tractor pull for ages 4-11

1 p.m.: Bean bag tournament at Glenville Legion

1 to 4 p.m.: LP and the 45s playing on main Stage

4 to 7 p.m.: Lucas Beebe plays on small stage

7 p.m.: Raffle winners announced on main stage

7:15 p.m.: Hot dog eating contest

8 p.m. to midnight: Chocolate Crackers plays at main stage, $10 admission

10 p.m.: Fireworks

Sunday

10:30 a.m.: Community church service at First Lutheran Church

8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Dad’s Belgian waffle breakfast at First Lutheran Church

12:30 to 5:30 p.m.: Beach open for swimming

This schedule can also be found at facebook.com/photo/?fbid=882097967284328&set=a.464147245746071.