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2025 SummerFest Forms and information
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SummerFest 2025 * Grafton, ND
Thursday, June 26th – Sunday, June 29th
Thursday, June 26th – Sunday, June 29th
Like our Facebook page “Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce/DMV” and
watch www.graftonevents.com and the Grafton ND phone app
for updates on the 2025 SummerFest schedule and other upcoming community events.
We thank all of our community partners who work hard to help bring this celebration to life.
Thursday, June 26th
Friday, June 27th
Saturday, June 28th
Sunday, June 29th
In addition to our local establishments, Grafton’s Food Truck Park (located at the corner of Griggs & 6th Street) will be hosting food trucks Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Grafton’s Food Truck Park Facebook page will have a listing of food trucks and hours.
Calendar of events is subject to change.
For the most current information, check out the Community Calendar
on the Grafton ND app, www.graftonevents.com or www.visitgraftonnd.com
Save the Date – SummerFest 2026 is Thursday, June 25th – Sunday, June 28th
watch www.graftonevents.com and the Grafton ND phone app
for updates on the 2025 SummerFest schedule and other upcoming community events.
We thank all of our community partners who work hard to help bring this celebration to life.
Thursday, June 26th
- 9:00 a.m. Third Annual Grafton Arbor Walk at Leistikow Park sponsored by the Walsh County Three Rivers Soil Conservation District (Leistikow Park’s Main Trail Entrance, 515 W 5th Street)
- 9:00 a.m. Grafton Booster Golf Tournament at Fair Oaks Golf Course (30 Golf Course Rd)
- 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Carnegie Regional Library Book Sale (630 Griggs Ave)
- 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Rhubarb Festival at Historic Elmwood House (2nd Street and Stephen Ave)
- 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Escape Rooms at Grafton Lutheran (143 W 5th Street)
- Sign up for a slot at graftonlutheran.com – cost is $5 per person
- 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Pollinator Garden Show and Tell – Open House at the Certified Pollinator Garden located at the north end of Leistikow Park
- Tours starting on the hour at 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
- 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Celebrate SummerFest at Byrdie’s Lounge (500 Hill Ave)
- 9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. Extra End Grafton Booster Bash – Henry & Friends Karaoke (15 E 5th Street)
Friday, June 27th
- 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Carnegie Regional Library Book Sale (630 Griggs Ave)
- 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Escape Rooms at Grafton Lutheran (143 W 5th Street)
- Sign up for a slot at graftonlutheran.com – cost is $5 per person
- 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Kid’s Alley Open for Play at the Grafton Armory (309 Hill Ave)
- Sign up is required via Kids’ Alley Facebook page – free will donation being accepted
- Waiver of liability required for play & socks are required for all entering
- Those who merely want to see Kids’ Alley are welcome to walk through without signing up
- 5:30 p.m. Rib-Fest Cook-off (until gone) in the Grafton Chamber parking lot sponsored by Hansons Chevrolet and your Heartland Chevy Dealers (432 Hill Ave)
- 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Celebrate SummerFest at Byrdie’s Lounge (500 Hill Ave)
- 8:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Extra End Patio Party – “Twilight” performing (15 E 5th Street)
- 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Rosie’s Parking Lot Party (608 Hill Ave)
- 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Last Chance Bar & Grill Dance Party with music outside (118 E 5th Street)
Saturday, June 28th
- 9:00 a.m. Parade line up (parking lot just south of 5th street on the east side of LSTC campus)
- 9:00 a.m. SummerFest Youth Fun Run hosted by Grafton High School Track & Field – sign up in front of Namaste (726 Hill Ave) – pre-registration link available on GHS Track & Field Facebook page
- 10:00 a.m. SummerFest Grand Parade (route starts on 5th street by Leistikow Park, turning south on Hill Ave to 11th street) Parade entry forms available online at www.graftonevents.com
- 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Grafton SummerFest Craft & Vendor Show hosted by Schindler Events at the Grafton Armory (309 Hill Ave)
- 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Lunch served at Heritage Village – “To Go” lunches available (695 W 12th Street)
- Heritage Village buildings open to the public & carousel rides
- 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Leistikow Park SummerFest Saturday
- Food Vendors – located in the northwest parking lot
- FREE Inflatables – provided by Jump and Slide of Grafton sponsored by the Grafton Kiwanis
- FREE Family Yoga Session with Patty Gorder of Namaste – 11:30 a.m. (following the parade) Bring your own yoga mat
- Hoops for Health 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament - 11:00 a.m. (following the parade) at the Leistikow Park Basketball Courts. This is an alcohol-free event sponsored in part by Walsh County Health District. More information on Walsh County Health District Facebook page.
- Ducky Derby - 1:00 p.m. by the dock at Leistikow Park. Sponsored by the Grafton, ND Beautification Committee. Watch their Facebook page for more information.
- And more!
- 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Grafton Lutheran SummerFest Grill – “To-Go” lunches available (143 W 5th Street)
- 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Escape Rooms at Grafton Lutheran (143 W 5th Street)
- sign up for a slot at graftonlutheran.com – cost is $5 per person
- 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Kid’s Alley Open for Play at the Grafton Armory (309 Hill Ave)
- Sign up is required via Kids’ Alley Facebook page – free will donation being accepted
- Waiver of liability required for play & socks are required for all entering
- Those who merely want to see Kids’ Alley are welcome to walk through without signing up
- 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Valley Cruisers Car Show N’ Shine & Swap Meet at Heritage Village (695 W 12th Street)
- 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. FREE SWIM at Leistikow Park pool, provided by an anonymous donation to Grafton Parks & Recreation
- 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Grafton Alumni Open House at Fair Oaks Golf Course Clubhouse (30 Golf Course Rd)
- 3:00 p.m. Burn Out Contest (south end of School Road)
- 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Rosie’s Parking Lot Party (608 Hill Ave)
- 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Last Chance Bar & Grill Patio Dance Party with music outside (118 E 5th Street)
- 9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. Extra End Patio Party – featuring “DJ Henry Medina Productions” (15 E 5th Street)
- Dusk – SummerFest Fireworks sponsored by Marvin & Marvin Employees (south of school parking lot)
Sunday, June 29th
- 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Kid’s Alley Open for Play at the Grafton Armory (309 Hill Ave)
- Sign up is required via Kids’ Alley Facebook page – free will donation being accepted
- Waiver of liability required for play & socks are required for all entering
- Those who merely want to see Kids’ Alley are welcome to walk through without signing up
- 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Grafton SummerFest Craft & Vendor Show hosted by Schindler Events at the Grafton Armory (309 Hill Ave)
- Relax, visit and say your farewells!
In addition to our local establishments, Grafton’s Food Truck Park (located at the corner of Griggs & 6th Street) will be hosting food trucks Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Grafton’s Food Truck Park Facebook page will have a listing of food trucks and hours.
Calendar of events is subject to change.
For the most current information, check out the Community Calendar
on the Grafton ND app, www.graftonevents.com or www.visitgraftonnd.com
Save the Date – SummerFest 2026 is Thursday, June 25th – Sunday, June 28th
