The 2026 Glandorf Parkfest takes place Friday, September 5, and Saturday, September 6, in Glandorf. Friday’s schedule includes inflatables from 2:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., beer and food service starting at 5 p.m., and live music from 2 Fat Dads from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A German beer garden runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., with shuffle mug and turtle races continuing until 11 p.m. Truck Stop Manners performs from 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Free taxi service operates from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Saturday features a car show from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., a 5K Turtle Trot Run at 10 a.m. (registration at 8:30 a.m.), and a kiddie tractor pull at 10 a.m. (registration at 9 a.m.) for ages 3-8. Beer and food service begins at 11 a.m. The German beer garden operates from noon to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. A reverse raffle runs from noon to 2:30 p.m., with famous bean soup served starting around noon. Inflatables are available from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. A bike giveaway takes place at 2:30 p.m. (must be present to win). An outdoor shrine mass is held at 4 p.m., followed by a chicken barbecue from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Zach Diemer Band performs from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Redfeather plays from 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Turtle races run from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. A 50/50 drawing, garden club drawing, and $50,000 drawing take place at 10:30 p.m. Free taxi service operates from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.