The festival is held each year during Labor Day Weekend. We welcome and encourage all ages to attend, participate or volunteer.

Schedule of Events

Live Music

6-10PM: Carnival
Grab a funnel cake, take a spin on the Dizzy Dragons, or get a birds-eye view of De Soto from the Ferris Wheel!

Car Cruise

A parade of classic cars! Want to go on a cruise or just watch on Friday night?

Join us for the 4th annual Friday Night Car Cruise.

Line-up for the Car Cruise will begin at 4pm at the VFW, with the Cruise beginning at 6pm.

This event has become a must-see for car enthusiasts and the entire community, showcasing a variety of unique and classic cars.

Register for the Cruise

Dunk Tank

De Soto Days is all about community...and we give back every year through proceeds from the dunk tank.

Beard and Mustache Contest

Join us on the main stage Saturday between 7-8pm. Make sure to bring your best mustache and/or beard and let the crowd judge!

Click here to register

Kids Zone

Face Painting, balloon artists, your favorite characters, and family-friendly entertainment. Find all this and more at the Kids Zone, brought to you by the Residences at Lexington