September 11-13, 2026
Glenwood City, Wisconsin
EVENTS.
The schedule of events for Rustic Lore Days 2026 can be found below. This schedule of events can also be downloaded by clicking on the download link above.
Rustic Lore Days schedule of events poster designed and printed by Tribune Press Reporter.
Any questions regarding the schedule of events, please contact Jacob Maes at 715-781-7129 / maes.jacob@gmail.com. Thank you!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
8:00am CITY WIDE GARAGE SALES
Information sheets available at Nilssen’s Foods, Consumers Convenience Store and Glenwood City Municipal Building
Contact Judy Bender at 715-265-7362 or jbender298@gmail.com
Submissions costs: $10.00/sale / Submissions due by Friday, August 28, 2026 to be included on sale sheets
4:00 – 7:00pm RUSTIC LORE DAYS KICKOFF DINNER at Hiawatha National Bank
Everyone is welcome!
Hosted by Hiawatha National Bank
5:00 – 7:00pm FAMILY FUN NIGHT on Main Street
Family Fun Night includes: Sawdust Coin Search, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Minnow Races, Duck Races, Bouncy House and more
All children are welcome
Hosted by Logghe's Trucking, Furrever Friends, Boondocks 2.0 and Glenwood Hardware
7:00pm 15th ANNUAL FFA ALUMNI TRACTOR PULL at St. Croix County Fairgrounds
Registration - 5:30pm
$10.00 admission for adults 12+; NO CARRY-INS; Beverages and food available
Hosted by Glenwood City FFA Alumni
Contact Kaylin Goodwin at 715-607-1557 / kaylinspaeth@gmail.com
Questions on Pulling Rules contact Dillan McGee at 715-641-0612
7:00pm FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS Glenwood City Football at Colfax
9:00pm – 12:00am LIVE MUSIC AT BOONDOCKS 2.0 featuring "Gypsy Wagyn"
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
8:00am CITY WIDE GARAGE SALES continue
8:00am BREAKFAST BUFFET at Wood City Tavern
9:00am – 2:00pm MICROCHIPPING EVENT by Animal Control Services at Ross' Locker; $20.00/animal
9:00am – 2:00pm 21st ANNUAL GLEN HILLS RUSTIC LORE DAYS CAR SHOW on Main Street
Registration – 8:00am to 10:00am; Awards – 2:00pm
Contact Amy Groves at 715-570-3963 / grovesamy@yahoo.com
9:00am – 2:00pm TRACTOR SHOW at M&M Bar
Registration – 8:00am; Awards – 1:00pm
Contact Jeremy Hawkins at 715-977-0707 / hawkins_4320@yahoo.com
11:00am – 3:00pm FARMER'S MARKET/FLEA MARKET at Ross' Locker
Hosted by Glenwood City Area Community Club and Ross' Locker
Contact Alexandra Lindelof at 715-781-7814 / gcareacommunityclub@gmail.com
3:00pm BINGO & MEAT RAFFLE in Rustic Lore Days Tent on Main Street
3:00 – 5:00pm LIONS SWING-A-PALOOZE SOFTBALL CHALLENGE at Glen Hills Lions Memorial Field
Hosted by the Glen Hills Lions Club
$5.00/3 balls - hit the target and win a prize!
Contact John Lindelof at 715-928-2434 / john.lindelof@cbrealty.com
3:30pm – 7:30pm AXE THROWING at Boondocks 2.0
4:00pm RUSTIC LORE DAYS BEAN BAG TOURNAMENT in Memory of Larry "Leaker" Standaert on Main Street
Registration begins at 2:30pm at Thrivent; Registration ends at 3:45pm
$20.00/team; double elimination; 100% payout; bring your own bags; 18+ to enter
Early registration welcome -- contact Rachel Rassbach at 715-491-6988 / rachel_rassbach1106@hotmail.com or Jason Maes at 715-781-3847 / jasondairy2001@yahoo.com
6:00pm RUSTIC RUN 5K WALK/RUN & KIDS RACE at Hinman Park Pavilion
Register online at: www.runsignup.com/race/wi/glenwoodcity/rusticrun5krunwalk
Race Day Registration – 5:00pm; Kids Race – 5:30pm; 5K Run/Walk and 1 Miler – 6:00pm
Contact Sarah Nichols at 1-952-567-4401 / sarah.nichols@gcsd.k12.wi.us
7:00pm QUEEN’S PAGEANT & CORONATION at Glenwood City High School
8:00pm – 12:00am "SHIRTS AND SKINS" in Rustic Lore Days Tent on Main Street
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026
8:00am CITY WIDE GARAGE SALES continue
8:00am BREAKFAST BUFFET continues at Wood City Tavern
11:00am – 4:00pm BBQ CHICKEN DINNER & PIE AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL in Rustic Lore Days Tent on Main Street
Hosted by Glen Hills Lions Club and Glenhaven Auxiliary
1:00pm GRAND PARADE on Main Street
Led by 2026 Grand Marshals Joe and Charl Draxler
Contact Jacob Maes at 715-781-7129 / maes.jacob@gmail.com or Carrie Klatt at 715-781-1327 / klattphoto@gmail.com
2:00 – 6:00pm LIVE MUSIC AT M&M BAR featuring "Eclectic Barn Boys"
FOLLOWING GRAND PARADE
PEDAL TRACTOR PULL on Main Street; featuring the Kids’ Pull and Battle of the Businesses
BAND AWARDS at the St. Croix County Fairgrounds
RAFFLE PRIZES announced on Main Street