Johnston Green Days 2023 Theme: The Grass is Greener in Johnston
June 15th – 18th 2023
Terra Park, 6300 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, Iowa
Opening Night
June 15th, Thursday
5:00pm – 8:00pm Jammin’ in Johnston a Business Expo
5:00pm -7:30pm Johnston Public Library Foundation will have their Book Bike, Free children’s books, and 2 Story Times
5:00pm – 8:00pm The Lions Club will be collecting old eyeglasses, hearing aids, and making kindness kits.
5:00pm – 10:00pm Food Vendors Open
5:00pm – 10:00pm Beverage Garden Open
5:00pm – 10:00pm Carnival (unlimited rides with purchase of $25 wristband – weather permitting)
5:00pm – 10:00pm John Deere Equipment Display
5:30pm – 9:30pm Live Band: Mike Aceto
6:00pm Presentation of JCSD Art Winners
6:30pm – 7:30pm Light the Night for Sight Walk Registration
7:30pm Light the Night for Sight Walk Begins
June 16th, Friday
4:00pm – 6:00pm Car & Truck Show Registration
5:00pm – 11:00pm Food Vendors Open
5:00pm – 11:00pm John Deere Equipment Display
5:00pm – 11:00pm Beverage Garden
6:00pm – 10:00pm Carnival (unlimited rides with purchase of $25 wristband – weather permitting)
5:30pm – 8:00pm Live Band -Slipstream
8:00pm Car & Truck Show Awards
8:00pm – 8:30pm Crowning of the King and Queen of Green – (Sponsored by Big Green Umbrella Media)
8:15pm – 8:30pm Tapping of the Green Keg – Sponsored by Big Green Umbrella Media (FREE until the keg is gone)
8:30pm – 11:30pm Live Band: Damon Dotson Music
All Day: Johnston Arts Council Terra Park art Walk (at Terra Parks for six weeks)
June 17th, Saturday
7:00am – 10:00am Johnston Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at Terra Park – (FREE will offering)
8:00am – 9:30am Johnston Green Days Nature Walk at Terra Park
10:00am – 11:00am Parade along Pioneer Parkway
11:00am – 11:00pm John Deere Equipment Display
11:00am – 4:00 Carnival (unlimited rides with purchase of $25 wristband weather permitting)*
11:00am – 11:00pm Food Vendors Open
12:00pm – 11:00pm Beverage Garden
12:00pm Bags Tournament Presented by the Johnston Community Education
12:00pm – 4:00pm Catch Fishing Tips with Johnston Parks and Recreation
1:00pm – 4:00pm The Lions Club will have kindness kits for the whole family!
1:00pm – 4:00pm Public Safety and Camp Dodge Display
1:00pm – 3:00pm School of Rock Performances
1:00pm – 4:00pm Smokin’ Heroes Smoked Meat Competition and Tasting
5:00pm – 10:00pm Carnival (unlimited rides with purchase of $25 wristband – weather permitting)
5:00pm – 9:00pm Johnston Alumni Night
5:00pm – 5:30pm JPEAR/Mayor Proclamation for Juneteenth
5:30pm – 8:00pm Live Band -Recoil
8:30pm – 11:30pm Live Band – Monkey, Monkey, Monkey
After dark Fireworks (during band intermission) – Presented by Blazing Glory Fireworks of Johnston
June 18th, Sunday
1:00pm – 5:00pm John Deere Equipment Display
1:00pm – 5:00pm Carnival (unlimited rides with purchase of $25 wristband- weather permitting)
ALL WEEKEND: Enjoy the Johnston Arts Council Terra Park art Walk (at Terra Parks for six weeks)
The Lions Club will be collecting eyeglasses and hearing aids!
*Please note there are two different sessions for the Carnival on Saturday. A wristband must be purchased for each session separately.
**This schedule is tentative and subject to change at any time without notice**