Dale Fall Fest Schedule of Events
So much excitement awaits for the 2026 Dale Fall Fest! Bring your family and friends as we celebrate our 58th annual gathering. It’s a weekend packed with community tradition, featuring the Queen Pageant, the grand parade, live music, and friendly contests. Don’t forget to explore the food row for all your favorite festival eats and sweet treats! Join us for unforgettable fun and fellowship—we can’t wait to see you there!
2026 Dale Fall Fest Schedule of Events
SUNDAY, September 6th
5:00pm – Queen Pageant
Doors open at 4:45pm (Heritage Hills High School Auditorium)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
5:00pm – Grounds Open – Carnival Rides, Games, Beer Garden, Gus Burger, Pronto Pups, etc.
5:00–7:00pm – “Bomar and Ritter” (Center Park Stage)
6:00pm – Cheerleader/Dance Team Performance (Large Basketball Court)
6:00pm – Thirsty Thursday – (Beer Garden All Night)
6:30pm – Little Miss and Mister Pageant (Center Park Stage)
7:00pm – Euchre Tourney (Beer Garden)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
4:00pm – Grounds Open – Carnival Rides, Games, Beer Garden, Gus Burger, Pronto Pups, Bratwurst, BBQ Smack Nachos
5:00pm – Grilled Pork Chops & Fried Chicken Dinners Served
5:00pm – Bingo (Northeast Corner of Park)
5:00–7:00pm – “Borrowed Time” (Center Park Stage)
6:00pm – Kiddie Tractor Pull (Wallace Street, West of Reckelhoff Feeds)
7:00pm – 3-on-3 Basketball Tourney (Large Basketball Court)
7:00pm – Horseshoe Tourney (South of Volleyball Court)
8:00–11:00pm – “Sweetwater” Band (Center Park Stage)
8:00–11:00pm – “The Rumors” Band (Beer Garden)
Bingo – Starts at 5pm Friday and 4pm Saturday
Rides – By Great American Carnival
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
7:00–9:30am – Breakfast Served by Spencer County Habitat (Gus Burger Stand)
7:00am – 5K Walk/Run (Former EMT Building)
8:00am – Sand Volleyball Tournament
9:00am – Children’s Pet Parade (Large Basketball Court)
9:30am – David Turnham’s Shining Stars Cake Walk (Small Basketball Court)
9:30–11:00am – Children’s Games (Former EMT Building)
10:00am – Grounds Open
11:00am–1:30pm – Grilled Pork Chops & Fried Chicken Dinners Served (Closed for Parade)
11:30am – Silly Safaris Animal Show (Large Basketball Court)
12:00–2:00pm – “Seth Thomas” Band (Center Park Stage)
2:00pm – Parade – (Grand Marshal Abe Lincoln American Legion Post 444)
3:30–7:00pm – “Bobby Clark Band” (Center Park Stage)
3:30pm – Grilled Pork Chops & Fried Chicken Dinners Served (Until Sold Out)
3:30pm – Carnival Rides Open by Great American Carnival
4:00pm – Carter Fire District JR Firefighters Competition – (Wallace St. West of Reckelhoff Feeds)
4:00pm – Bingo – (Northeast Corner of Park)
4:00pm – Pronto Pup Wiener Dog Derby – (Large Basketball Court)
4:30pm – Cornhole Tournament – (Large Basketball Court)
5:00pm – Not-So-Newlywed Game, sponsored by Greer’s Flooring America (Beer Garden)
5:30pm – Horseshoe Tournament – (South of Volleyball Court)
8:00–11:00pm – “V Under” Band (Center Park Stage)
8:00–12:00am – “Happy New Month” Band (Beer Garden)
10:30pm – Half Pot Drawing (Center Park & Beer Garden)
SEPTEMBER 10 – 12
The Pretty Baby and Cutest Pet contests will be held throughout Fall Fest. Winners will be announced Saturday at 8:30PM CDT