Friday, August 1

• 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM —
  Little Mr. & Miss Contest (City Park)
  Sponsored by CorTrust Bank. For 2nd graders; all contestants join Saturday’s parade.
• 6:30 PM – End —
  Bean Bag Tournament (American Legion)
  Registration 4:00-6:00 PM, Tourney starts at 6:30 PM. Sponsored by Sons of the American Legion
• 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM —
  Karaoke (Schmidty’s Bar & Grill)
  Sing along or cheer on friends.

Saturday, August 2

Morning Activities

• 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM —
  5K Color Blast Run/Walk/Bike (City Pool)
  7:30 AM Registration, 8:00 AM Start. Sponsored by Arlington FFA.
• 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM —
  Softball Tournament (Softball Field)
  Register: Jacob Steffensen (605-203-0551).
• 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM —
  Pancake Feed (American Legion)
  Hosted by the American Legion Post 42.
• 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM —
  Fishing Derby (Lake Arlington)
  9:30 AM Registration, 10:00AM Start. Sponsored by Interstate Batteries.

City Park Activities (10 AM – 5 PM)

• 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM —
  Sand Volleyball Tournament (City Park)
  9:30 AM Registration, 10:00AM Start.
• 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM —
  Craft & Vendor Show + Food Trucks (City Park)
  Vendor registration form
• 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM —
  Free Inflatables (City Park)
  Sponsored by Arlington Baptist Church.
• 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM —
  Animal Nursery (City Park)
  Sponsored by Arlington FFA.
• 1:00 PM —
  Parade (Main Street and City Park)
  Parade registration form
  12:00PM Line Up, 1:00PM Start. Parade Registration Form (Floats & Tractors)
• 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM —
  Blind Golf Cart Races (East of Pool)
  No Registration Needed.
• 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM —
  Live Music at the Park (City Park)
  Featuring The Highway Call Band.
• 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM —
  Arlington Alumni All‑School Reunion (City Park)
  Join Us at the Park Pavilion — Contributions Appreciated Towards Reunion Expenses
• 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM —
  Tractor Show ’n’ Shine (City Park)
  Each entry gets a free prime rib dinner and the winner enjoys prime rib for a year! Tractors will first line up for the parade, then head to the park for the Show & Shine. Preregister at 1481 Roadhouse Grille (event sponsor)

Crazy Days on Main Street (5 PM – Late)

• 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM —
  Shopping & Deals (Main Street)
  Stroll, Shop & Enjoy the Vibes on Main Street — DJ, Music & More (Street closes at 2 PM)
• 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM —
  Children’s Face Painting (Main Street)
  Arlington School Art Department – Ashley Vostad
• 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM —
  Children’s Plinko (Main Street)
  Sponsored by Citizens State Bank
• 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM —
  Food Specials (Main Street)
  $10 Smashburger & Fries at The Cardinal Tap; specials at Schmidty’s.
• 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM —
  Bob Smiley Comedian (Main Street)
  $300 VIP Tables (Seats 6, Front VIP Seating, Includes 2 Pizzas from The Cardinal Tap); Free General Admission (Seats behind VIP – Bring your own chair)
• 10:00 PM – End —
  After-Party (Cardinal Tap Back Porch)
  Music, Drinks, and More; Hosted by The Cardinal Tap

Explore & Unwind

• 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM —
  Arlington Museum Open House (Main Street)
• 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM —
  Historical Schoolhouse Open House (Lake Arlington)
• 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM —
  Converse Wine Co. Open House (Free Shuttle)
  Food truck, music, tours; Shuttle 2–5 PM Pickup at the Park, 6–9 PM Pickup at Main Street
• 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM —
  Free Open Swim (City Pool)

Sunday, August 3

• 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM —
  Community Church Service  (City Park)
• 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM —
  Community Picnic (City Park)
  Bring your family and friends to wrap up Arlington Days 2025.
• 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM —
  Free Open Swim (City Pool)