Jesse James Days is three days of fun brought to you by the Garretson Commercial Club, with live music and entertainment, parade, a 5k/10k road race, vendor fair, inflatables, and much more!

Entertainment
Local businesses go all out for Jesse James Days, providing entertainment on Main on Friday and Saturday evenings, and specials all weekend long!

Inflatables, music, a fishing derby, and vendor fair along with many other activities are also offered throughout the event.

Parade
The highlight every year is the Parade that travels north on Main Avenue!

Local businesses, organizations, vintage vehicle enthusiasts, and more are encouraged to drive the parade, which is held Saturday mornings.

Fun for all ages
Whether young or old, Jesse James Days has something for everyone. We offer activities for the whole family!

From School reunions to family reunions, and from toddlers to seniors, all have options for a great time!

Featuring
Car & Motorcycle Show · Inflatables · Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast · Model Trains · Cornhole Tournament · Street Dance · All-Ages Street Dance · Glow Kayak · Parade with Flyover

Schedule of Events:

All Day - Art Trail- Maps available in Visitor Centers, Treasure Chest, Palisades Art Gallery
All Day - Self-Guided Hikes at Devil’s Gulch -Trail Maps available in Visitor Center
All Day - Nature Scavenger Hunt – Family fun art & nature hunt – Pick up forms at Jesse James Country Store
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Specials Available at The Treasure Chest (Friday and Saturday only)
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM - Local Artist Showcase at Palisade Art Gallery
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM - Kayak Rental available with Boundless Adventures
Noon – 6:00 PM - Wine tasting at Humble Hill Winery (¾ mile north on Hwy 11)
1:00 PM – 8:00 PM Fr/Sa, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Su  Garretson Swimming Pool
Open for family swimming and concessions (closed 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm for break)
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM - Happy Hour atSports Cabin/The Combine II, The Gulch Bar & Grill
5:00 PM – 10:00PM - Dinner Specials at Sports Cabin/The Combine II, The Gulch Bar & Grill

10:00 AM - Father’s Day Fishing at Palisades State Park
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM - Local Artist Showcase – Palisade Art Gallery
10:00 AM - Community Church Service on Zion Lutheran East Lawn hosted by United Church of Garretson and Zion Lutheran Church
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM - Hotdog Grill Out and Games at Palisade Healthcare (freewill donation)
12:30 PM - FFA Fishing Derby Registration by Split Rock Park Visitors Center
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM - FFA Fishing Derby below the Split Rock Park dam
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM - Crafts at Split Rock Park, sponsored by Palisades State Park