What's Happening Friday at Johnston Green Days?

The ribs are all gone, but there is still food and fun left this weekend at Johnston Green Days, the city's annual summer festival.

Events are free and staged at the Johnston Commons area next to the Johnston Public Library.

Here's a rundown of events set for Friday, June 14, via the Green Days website:

Live Evening Entertainment
5 p.m. - 8 p.m., DJ- Danzing the Night Away
8 p.m. - midnight, Live Band: PowerPlay
Food and Beverages

Food booths are open on the grounds from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday. A variety of foods will be offered from pizza, tacos, BBQ, ice cream and European style food!  

The beverage tent will be open at 5 p.m. on  Friday and Saturday nights. A variety of Budweiser products will be available for purchase.

What: 5K for Karen Coaldrake, named in honor of the late Johnston school board member and youth soccer supporter

When: Friday, June 14, registration at 6 p.m., start at 7 p.m, Kids run to follow 5K race

Where: Johnston Library - West Parking Lot
Cost: $20 entry fee (non-refundable), includes a T-shirt

Click on the link below to participate. All proceeds will be donated to local charities.

  Download Karen application13

For more information about this event, please contact Todd Keech at 515-276-4150 or e-mail todd.keech@pepsico.com.

Fun for the Kids!

The Green Days Carnival opens at 6 p.m. on the east lawn of the library. The cost is $20 for a wristband for unlimited rides.

Patch's Earlier Stories:

Green Days: Johnston Police to Hold Open House and Spaghetti Feed

Johnston Green Days: Come for Rib Night, Stay for Carnival, Bands, Parade and More

Bring it On: Youths Ready to Compete in Bill Riley Talent Search

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