Join us at the 2025 Russia Homecoming on Labor Day weekend! Our festival welcomes home past community members and invites everyone else to enjoy three days of fun, food, and friendships! Whether you come for the outdoor Grotto Mass, the endless activities and entertainment, or just for the delicious homemade cooking, you'll understand why the Russia Homecoming is an annual success!

Schedule of events:

9:00 am - Running Raider 5K

9:45 am - 1 Mile Fun Run to follow 5K

11:00 am - Alumni Baseball Game (High School Diamond)

12:00pm - Lunch and Beer Stands Open
Moeller Brew Barn Craft Beer on Tap
Outdoor Dodge Ball Tournament (13 and under, 14-17, 18-30, 30 and over)
Diaper Derby

1:00pm - Kiddie Tractor Pull (Ages 3-10) FREE (Sign-up at 12:00pm - )

1:00pm - NEW! Name that Tune - Movie and TV Show Edition (Entertainment Tent)

1:30pm - Face Painting (front hall entrance until 3:30)

2:00pm - Adult Corn Hole Tournament Rides Open (until 10:00pm - )
Ice Cream Open
Youth Scavenger Hunt (grades K-4 2:00-2:40 / grades 5-8 2:45-3:15)

3:00pm - Blackjack, Dice Game, Fish Pond and Raffle Table Open
BBQ Chicken Dinners: Dine-in and Drive-thru (until sold out)

4:00pm - Lip Sync Contest - Entertainment Tent
All remaining Booths and Tents Open

4:30pm - Crazy Craig Juggler (Entertainment Tent)

5:30pm - Russia HS Basketball State Champs Ring Presentation (west side of the hall)

5:30pm - Turtle Races (Races run every hour until 11:30)

6:00pm - Acoustic Music by Danny and Hannah Schneible (Music Stage)

6:00pm - JH/HS Corn Hole Tournament

7:00pm - Square Dancing by Carson Regula (Entertainment Tent)

7:30pm - Music by Brothers in Law (Music Stage)

9:00pm - Raffle Table Drawing

10:30pm - 50/50 Drawing