Green Days

Schedule 2024

Johnston Green Days 2024 Theme: Paint the Town Green!

June 13 - 15th 2024

Terra Park, 6300 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston, Iowa

Opening Night

June 13th, Thursday

  • 5:00pm – 8:00pm: Jammin’ in Johnston a Business Expo – Join us for a night of fun, entertainment and to learn about businesses in the Community!

  • 5:00pm – 8:00pm: The Lions Club will be collecting old eyeglasses and hearing aids

  • 5:00pm – 10:00pm: Food Vendors Open

  • 5:00pm – 10:00pm: Beverage Tent Open – provided by Iowa Beverage Systems

  • 5:00pm – 10:00pm: Carnival (unlimited rides with purchase of $25 wristband – weather permitting)

  • 5:00pm – 10:00pm: John Deere Equipment Display

  • 5:30pm – 7:00pm: Catch Fishing Tips with Johnston Parks and Recreation

  • 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 14th, Friday

  • 4:00pm – 6:00pm: Car & Truck Show (Registration at 4pm)

  • 5:00pm – 11:00pm: Food Vendors Open

  • 5:00pm – 11:00pm: John Deere Equipment Display

  • 5:00pm – 11:00pm: Beverage Tent – Provided by Iowa Beverage Systems

  • 6:00pm – 10:00pm: Carnival (unlimited rides with purchase of $25 wristband – weather permitting)

  • 5:30pm – 8:00pm: Live Band: DICK DANGER BAND

  • 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: GIMMIKK

  • All Day: Johnston Arts Council Terra Park Art Walk (at Terra Park for six weeks)

June 15th, Saturday

  • 7:00am – 10:00am: Johnston Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at Terra Park – (FREE will offering)

  • 9:30am – 11:00am: Parade along Pioneer Parkway

  • 11:00am – 11:00pm: John Deere Equipment Display

  • 11:00am – 4:00pm: Carnival (unlimited rides with purchase of $25 wristband weather permitting)*

  • 11:00am – 11:00pm: Food Vendors Open

  • 12:00pm – 11:00pm: Beverage Tent – Provided by Iowa Beverage Systems

  • 12:00pm: Bags Tournament Presented by the Johnston Community Education

  • 12:00pm – 4:00pm: Craft and Vendor Fair

  • 12:00pm – 4:00pm: Face Painting

  • 1:00pm – 3:00pm: School of Rock Performance

  • 1:00pm – 4:00pm: Public Safety and Camp Dodge Display

  • 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 – Come celebrate with fellow Alum!

  • 5:30pm – 8:00pm: Live Band –MOTLEY SCRUE IOWA

  • 8:30pm – 11:30pm: Live Band – SONS OF GLADYS KRAVITZ

  • After dark: Fireworks (during band intermission) – Presented by Blazing Glory Fireworks of Johnston

•Please note there are two different sessions for the Carnival on Saturday. A wristband must be purchased for each session separately.

June 16th, Sunday

  • The Carnival will remain open for the public.

  • 1:00pm – 5:00pm: Carnival (unlimited rides with purchase of $25 wristband- weather permitting


**This schedule is tentative and subject to change at any time without notice**

ALL WEEKEND: Enjoy the Johnston Arts Council Terra Park Art Walk (at Terra Park for six weeks)

The Lions Club will be collecting eyeglasses and hearing aids!