Johnston Green Days starts Thursday | Full schedule, performance lineup

JOHNSTON, Iowa — With a plethora of carnival games, a bags tournament and even fireworks, there's plenty to do at Johnston Green Days this week. 

The free event begins on Thursday at 5 p.m. in Terra Park. 

Read on below for a full schedule of the celebration. Learn how to volunteer at the event here. 

Thursday

Food

• 5-10 p.m.: Food vendors open
• 5-10 p.m.: Beverage tent open

Games/Activities

• 5-8 p.m.: Jammin' in Johnston Business Expo
• 5-10 p.m.: Carnival
  • Purchase a $25 wristband to gain unlimited rides
• 5-10 p.m.: John Deere equipment display
• 5:30-7 p.m.: Catch fishing tips with Johnston Parks and Recreation
• 6 p.m.: Presentation of JCSD art winners

Music

• 5:30-9:30 p.m.: Mike Aceto
• 6 p.m.: Presentation of JCSD art winners

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Friday

Food

• 5-11 p.m.: Food vendors open
• 5-11 p.m.: Beverage tent open

Games/Activities

• ALL DAY: Johnston Arts Council Terra Park Art Walk
• 4-6 p.m.: Car and Truck Show
  • Registration at 4 p.m.
• 5-11 p.m.: John Deere equipment display
• 6-10 p.m.: Carnival
  • Purchase a $25 wristband to gain unlimited rides
• 8 p.m.: Car and Truck Show awards
• 8-8:30 p.m.: Crowning of the King and Queen of Green
• 8:15-8:30 p.m.: Tapping of the Green Keg

Music

• 5:30-8 p.m.: Dick Danger Band
• 8:30-11:30 p.m.: GIMMIKK

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Saturday

Food

• 7-10 a.m.: Johnston Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
• 11 a.m.-11 p.m.: Food vendors open
• 12-11 p.m.: Beverage tent open
• 1-4 p.m.: Smokin' Heroes Smoked Meat Competition and Tasting

Games/Activities

• 9:30-11 a.m.: Parade along Pioneer Parkway
• 11 a.m.-11 p.m.: John Deere equipment display
• 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Carnival* 
  • Purchase a $25 wristband to gain unlimited rides
• 12 p.m.: Bags tournament
• 12-4 p.m.: Craft and Vendor Fair
• 12-4 p.m.: Face painting
• 1-4 p.m.: Public Safety and Camp Dodge display
• 5-10 p.m.: Carnival*
  • Purchase a $25 wristband to gain unlimited rides
• 5-9 p.m.: Johnston Alumni Night
• After Dark: Fireworks (during band intermission)

*Please note: There are two different carnival sessions on this day. A wristband must be purchased for each session separately.*

Music

• 1-3 p.m.: School of Rock
• 5:30-8 p.m.: Motley Scrue Iowa
• 8:30-11:30 p.m.: Sons of Gladys Kravitz

Sunday

Games/Activities

• 1-5 p.m.: Carnival
  • Purchase a $25 wristband to gain unlimited rides