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EVENTS.

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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 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

6:00 – 10:00pm FAMILY FRIENDLY MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT AND GAMES at Boondocks 2.0

Hosted by Boondocks 2.0

7:00pm 15th ANNUAL FFA ALUMNI TRACTOR PULL at Glenwood City Fairgrounds

Registration - 5:30pm

$10.00 admission for adults 12+; NO CARRY ONS; 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 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 Loins 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

4:00pm BEAN BAG TOURNAMENT on Main Street

Registration – 3:30pm; Tournament – 4:00pm

Contact Chelsea Standaert at 715-928-3566

6:00pm RUSTIC RUN 5K WALK/RUN & KIDS RACE at Hinman Park Pavilion

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 in 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 "XXX"

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