Zearing Days Celebration
2026-07-24 00:00 - 2026-07-26 00:00 (America/Chicago) | Zearing, IA
2026 Zearing Days Event Schedule
Friday, July 24th
4:00-6:00pm KIX-101FM Live Broadcast City Park
5:00-10:30pm Food Vendors in the Park
5:00-6:00pm Zearing Days Golf Cart Poker Run. Register at Ballpark Concession stand at 4:45pm
6:00pm Opening Ceremonies Park Shelter House
Crowning of Miss, Little Miss & Mr. Zearing
Introduction of the 2026 Parade Grand Marshals
6:00-9:00pm Slow Pitch Softball Zearing vs. McCallsburg vs. Colo Fire & EMS
6:30-8:30pm Kids Carnival at Shelter house Carnival Games, Face Painting by JoyFul Colorz, Toby Balloon Art, Music, Treats, & Prizes!
6:30-9:30pm Live Music in the Park, by Lucas Beebe FREE!
7:00-9:00pm Human Slot Machine. Proceeds to benefit Zearing Days **NEW**
8:30pm – Chicken Bingo Contest – Park Ballcourt, Sponsored by C-N Soccer Club
DUSK Fireworks Display Sponsored by: Zearing Fire Department & Iowa Fireworks Farm
9:30-12:00 Live Concert in Park by Sneaky Pete Band. Following fireworks. All Ages Welcome. Free Will Donation to benefit Zearing Fire & EMS
Saturday, July 25th:
7:00-9am Breakfast at Zearing Christian Church
7:30am 5K Fun Run / Road Race & Fitness Walk Registration starting @ 6:30am (Christian Church)
8:00am Zearing Days BBQ Battle Team Cook-Off Begins
10:00am-7:00pm Craft & Art Vendors in the Park NW corner of park
10:30am 27th Annual Zearing Days Parade
11:00am-10:30pm Food Vendors in the Park
11:00am-4:00pm Roll-In the Park Car Show.
11:30am-1:00pm Lunch at Dakins Center Sponsored by: St. Gabriels Catholic Church
12:00-3:00pm Iowa Learning Farms & Water Rocks Conservation Trailer **NEW**
12:00 Slow Pitch Softball, KCCI 8 v. WHO 13 News Teams 2026 News Teams Rival Game
12:00pm Civil War Reenactment by Army of the Southwest – NW Corner of Park **NEW**
12:00-6:00pm Inflatable Kids Games/Rides in the Park Wrist Bands Available – Games: 24′ Rock Wall, The Wizzer, Mechanical Bull, Slip & Slide, 45′ Obstacle Course, Combat Laser Tag, Tropical Combo, 22′ Jumbo Slide.
12:00-3:00pm Barrel Train Rides by Nevada Masons Lodge 99. Free!
12:00-5:00pm Music in the Park with DJ Doris Day of KIX101
1:00pm 7th Annual 2-Person Bags Tournament. Register at 12noon.
1:00pm 27th Annual Sand Volleyball Tournament
1:00-2:00pm Zearing Days BINGO – @ Park Shelter House
1:00-9:00pm Slow Pitch Coed Softball Tourney Veterans Memorial Ball Fields
1:00-3:00pm People’s Choice BBQ Tasting Vote for your Favorite! @ BBQ Team Area
1:00-3:00pm Dunk Tank Sponsored by: C-N Cheerleaders
2:00pm-4:00pm Human Slot Machine. Proceeds to benefit Zearing Days **NEW**
2:00-4:00pm Watermelon Feed Sponsored by: Zearing Fire & Zearing Park Board
2:00pm Kids Lip Sync Contest – Park Stage
3:30-4:30pm BBQ Contest Judging
4:00pm Kid’s Pedal Tractor Pulls at Park Ball Courts (Registration at 3:00pm)
5:30pm BBQ Contest Awards Park Shelter House
6:30pm Z-Days Cash Raffle Drawing Park Shelter House
8:30pm Movie In the Park – Sponsored by: Zearing Days – Free!
8:00pm-1:00am Street Dance – Rock Stock 2026 – Outdoor Concert / Street Dance, Sponsored by the Zearing Bar Live Music by: TBD. Food Trucks on site, 21+ Only, Cover Charge.
Sunday, July 26th:
10:00-11:00am Community Church Service at Dakins Center
11:00-1:00pm Lunch at Dakins Center Sponsored by: Cornerstone Church
12:00pm Zearing Days Tractor Pulls Sponsored by: Zearing Pullers Group
12:00 – 4:00pm Food Trucks at Pulling Grounds
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Ridiculous Day
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Maxwell Old Settlers Picnic
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Francis Fest
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Save the Date!
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Pioneer Days
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