Warsaw Jubilee Days
Next: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Runs until Saturday, June 6, 2026 (See all dates)
- Time
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
June 3-6 - Four days. One small town. The parade, the pageants, the turtle races, the lights on the lake — and the people who make it home.
More Information (97.1 The Lake is not responsible for external websites)
Wednesday, June 3
5:00 PM
Family
Baby Contest
Cutest grins and biggest cheeks kick off Jubilee Days. $5 entry · attire is a plain white onesie.
Drake Harbor Pavilion
Thursday, June 4
6:00 PM
Carnival
Jones & Co. Carnival Opens
Rides light up over the water. $25 four-hour all-you-can-ride wristbands, or 32 single-ride tickets for $25 (4 tickets per ride).
Drake Harbor
7:00 PM
Pageant
Queen & Princess Pageant
The crowning of this year's Jubilee Days Queen and Princess on the lakeside stage.
Warsaw Community Building
Friday, June 5
4:00 PM
Market
Craft Vendors Open
100+ makers, vintage finds, and handmade goods line the square.
Main Street
4:00 PM
Food
Food Trucks Roll In
BBQ, tacos, kettle corn, funnel cakes — dinner downtown.
Downtown Warsaw
6:00 PM
Carnival
Jones & Co. Carnival Opens
Rides light up over the water. $25 four-hour all-you-can-ride wristbands, or 32 single-ride tickets for $25.
Drake Harbor
8:00 PM
Music
Soul Root Live in Concert
Jefferson City's own Soul Root takes the big stage in front of the post office. Free show, all ages.
Big Stage · Downtown (in front of the Post Office)
Saturday, June 6
7:00 AM
Parade
Parade Registration
Line up by 9 AM if you wish to be judged in the contest.
Jefferson & Main
7:30 AM
Race
Jubilee Days 5K Run & Walk
Scenic harbor route. Rain or shine. Registration opens 6:45 AM.
Drake Harbor
9:00 AM
Market
Craft Tents Open
100+ makers, vintage finds, and handmade goods at Drake Harbor.
Drake Harbor
9:00 AM
Food
Food Court Opens
BBQ, tacos, kettle corn, funnel cakes — all-day eats.
Van Buren St. (in front of Community Building)
9:00 AM
Car Show
Car Show Registration
Register your classic, hot rod, or muscle car on the Square.
Town Square
9:00 AM
Family
Turtle Races
A Jubilee tradition the kids never miss. Bring your own turtle. Bike races immediately following.
Main St. & Van Buren
10:00 AM
Family
Kids Bike Race down Main Street
Streamers flying, sneakers pumping. Helmets required, ages 3–12. Free to enter — sign up 30 minutes before start.
Main Street
11:00 AM
Parade
Jubilee Days Parade
Floats, marching bands, and Main Street tradition.
Main Street
12:00 PM
Family
Mr. Legs Contest
Roll up those pant legs, gentlemen — Warsaw's finest calves take the stage. Crowd picks the winner.
Parade Stage (after the parade)
12:00 PM
Car Show
Downtown Car Show
Classics, hot rods, and muscle cars line the square right after the parade.
Town Square
12:00 PM
Carnival
Jones & Co. Carnival — First Session
$25 four-hour all-you-can-ride wristbands, or 32 single-ride tickets for $25.
Drake Harbor
12:30 PM
Music
Jester Rejects Live
Live set right after the Mr. Legs Contest.
Parade Stage
1:00 PM
Music
Karaoke Contest
Grab the mic — cash prizes for the best voices in Warsaw.
Community Building
1:45 PM
Music
Jester Rejects on the Courthouse Porch
Acoustic afternoon set on the Courthouse Porch.
Courthouse Porch
5:00 PM
Carnival
Jones & Co. Carnival — Second Session
Lights up over the water for the evening session. Wristbands and single tickets available.
Drake Harbor
7:00 PM
Music
Jester Rejects on the Big Stage
Evening set on the Big Stage in front of the Post Office.
Big Stage · Downtown (in front of the Post Office)
8:00 PM
Music
Silver Bullet — Bob Seger Tribute
Free headline tribute concert on the Big Stage. Silver Bullet brings the Seger catalog to downtown Warsaw.
Big Stage · Downtown (in front of the Post Office)
9:30 PM
Music
Goddesses of Rock
Goddesses of Rock close out Saturday night on the Big Stage with a high-energy rock set.
Big Stage · Downtown (in front of the Post Office)
Dates
The event runs from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM on the following dates.
Select a date to add this event to your calendar app.

