Memorial Day 2018: Greenfield's Dan Jansen Family Fest Guide

GREENFIELD, WI — Memorial Day is Monday, May 28. For some, Memorial Day is an extra day off of work filled with family gatherings, an outdoor celebration or a chance to get that garden or landscaping work done.

But for all of us, Memorial Day is exactly that, a day set aside to honor the memories of friends, family and loved ones who lost their lives serving our country in the armed forces.

In Greenfield, the Memorial Day weekend means it's time for the annual Dan Jansen Family Fest. In its 24th year, this four-day family-friendly celebration features, music, rides, games, food and a chance to get together to celebrate the start of summer.

Dan Jansen Family Fest, Inc. uses all of the proceeds raised by the festival each year to fund projects for the City of Greenfield Parks Department. Projects have included: Dan Jansen Park, Konkel Park Maintenance Facility, Greenfield Police K9 Officer DJ, the Konkel Park Reader Board, the Legacy Fountain at Bicentennial Park, and a $150,000 donation to the Park and Recreation Community Center.

Here is the schedule for this year's event:

Friday

5:00 p.m. Festival opens
5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Carnival Rides by Rainbow Valley
7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Rebel Grace - Entertainment Tent
11:00 p.m.Park and Festival Closes

Saturday

8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Softball Tournment
12:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Kohl's Design It Lab
12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Carnival Rides by Rainbow Valley
12:00 p.m. Festival Opens
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ride Special (Purchase armband for $20.00 for unlimited rides)
1:00, 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. BMX Bike Show
2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Oldies But Goodies Spectacular Band - Entertainment Tent
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Real Clowns Magic & Musical Mayhem - Family Entertainment Tent
8:15 p.m. Movie in the Park - Softball Field
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Cherry Pie - Entertainment Tent
11:00 p.m. Park and Festival Closes

Sunday

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Car Show Hosted by MAD
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The City's Best Zumba Fitness Party
12:00 p.m. Festival Opens
1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Cornhole Tournament - Softball Field
12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Carnival Rides by Rainbow Valley
2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Doo-Wop Daddies - Entertainment Tent
2:00 p.m. Face Painting and Airbrush Tattoo
3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Painting Class with Brush & Canvas 2 U
8:15 p.m. Movie in the Park - Softball Field
8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Bella Cain - Entertainment Tent
11:00 p.m. Park and Festival Closes

Monday

12:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. Ride Special (Purchase armband for $20.00 for unlimited rides)

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