Grand Old Day Schedule
8:00 AM - Grand Old Day Fun Run 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile (Register Here)
9:30 AM - Grand Old Day Parade presented by Flint Hills Resources (Dale St. to Snelling Ave.)
9 AM - 6 PM
Food & Arts Vendors
Arts & Nonprofit Zone
Sports & Wellness Zone at Willwerscheid Funeral Home parking lot (Grand & Dunlap)
Family Fun Zone featuring 3M Visiting Wizards at Kowalski’s lot (Grand & Syndicate)
Car Show presented by White Bear Mitsubishi
12 PM - Wiener Dog Races presented by Brian Wagner, Coldwell Banker Realty (Register Here)
11 AM - 6 PM
Entertainment Gardens
Live Music on 6 Stages powered in partnership with The Current and Poppy Red Productions
One day. Six stages. Dozens of bands.
Music Passes are required to access five of the live music stages at Grand Old Day! Purchase your pass before June 1 for a discount.
The Grand Stage, powered by The Current and the Clean Water Land and Legacy Amendment, is free for all ages.
Tickets on sale now—buy now & save!
Prices go up on June 1, and Pit Passes and Premier Parking are limited.
Grand Old Day Fun Run 5K - 8 AM
This family-friendly 5k run/walk and kid's 1/2 mile is the perfect way to start your day. This is an out and back race starting and ending at Snelling and Grand Avenue. Participants of all ages are invited to join.
Wiener Dog Race - 12 PM
Get ready for one of the most adorable events of the day—the Wiener Dog Race! Sponsored by Brian Wagner, Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty – Crocus Hill, this fun-filled race kicks off at 12:00 PM on the south side of Grand Avenue at Syndicate Ave S. Don’t miss the paws-itively entertaining action!
Take Metro Transit to Grand Old Day
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Parking and alternative transportation information coming soon.
Thank you to our Grand Old Day 2025 Sponsors!
Grand Old Day Parade
Late registration deadline: May 15, 2025
All applications received after April 30th are subject to a late fee.
GABA Core, Core+, and Premier Members and Grand Old Day Sponsors receive FREE Parade Entry. Not a member yet? Apply here!
Interested in sponsoring Grand Old Day? Email info@grandave.com or view sponsorship levels here.
Grand Old Day Vendors (Food, Standard, and Artisan)
Food Vendor late registration deadline: May 10, 2025
Other Vendor late registration deadline: May 22, 2025
All applications received after April 30th are subject to a $100 late fee.
GABA Core, Core+, and Premier Members receive a discount on Vendor fees. Not a member yet? Apply here!
Is your business a current GABA Member? Fill out this form to find out about the exclusive GABA member-only benefits on sponsorship and participation!
Musicians interested in performing can email info@grandave.com.
