Annual June Dairy Days
Celebrate tradition, taste, and togetherness at our beloved Markesan’s Annual June Dairy Days—where farm-fresh flavors, hometown fun, and dairy delights come together for a weekend of unforgettable memories!
June 12 – 13, 2026
Markesan’s Annual June Dairy Days is a community event that celebrates the area’s rich agricultural heritage and dairy farming traditions. Held every June, this festival offers a variety of activities and entertainment for all ages.
Friday, June 12
4:00 – 7:00 PM: Firemen’s Friday Night Fish Fry (City Garage Building)
4:00 – 7:00 PM: Music by Tom Winkers (City Garage Building)
4:30-10:00 PM: Markesan Lions Club Food and Beverage Stand (Kiwanis Park)
4:30 – 10:00 PM – Carnival in the Kiwanis Park
4:30-7:30 PM: Family Fun Activities Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Balloon Artist, S’more Station (Kiwanis Park)
4:30-7:30 PM: Car and Tractor Show N Shine (cars on the street by City Garage & Tractors in Kiwanis Park)
5:00 – 10 PM: Dairy Barn in Kiwanis Park
6:30-7:30 PM: Churn & Burn 5K Starts on 259 S Main Street, Markesan
7:15 – 8 PM: Markesan High School Rock Band
8:30-11:30 PM: Markesan Fire Department Music in the Park w/Cherry Pie ~ Sponsored by Ergo Bank
Saturday, June 13
7:00-10:30 AM: AgriBusiness Country Style Breakfast (City Garage)
9:30 AM: Recognition Ceremony for Parade Marshall, Farm Family of the Year, Student Police Officer and Chief Cody McClean’s Official Installment as Police Chief (City Garage)
8:00 – 3:00 PM: Craft & Vendor Fair in Hein Park
10:30 AM Kids Pedal Pull (City Garage) Sponsored by Ballweg Implement
11:00 – 10:00 PM Dairy Barn in Kiwanis Park
11:30 AM: Bags Tournament @ Hornets Nest
11:00-2:00 PM: Prairie View Rockets 4-H Pie Social (City Garage)
Noon-10:00 PM: Markesan Lions Club Food and Beverage Stand (Kiwanis Park)
Noon-4:00 PM: Climbing Wall, Super Trampoline, Cookie Decorating, Face Painting
Noon – 3 PM: Kids Obstacle Course (Kiwanis Park)
Noon – 10:00 PM: Carnival Rides * Games * Sweets & Treats Food Truck (Kiwanis Park)
1:00 PM: Markesan Elementary Pom Squad Performance (Kiwanis Park)
2:00 PM: June Dairy Days Bingo (City Garage)
3:30-7:00 PM: Live Music @ Hornets Nest
7:00 PM: June Dairy Days Parade
8:30-11:30 PM: Markesan Fire Department Music in the Park w/ Rebel Grace ~ Sponsored by Horicon Bank
9:30 PM: June Dairy Days Cash Raffle Drawing
10:00 PM: Markesan Fire Department Shed Drawing
