• 🎉 Welcome to Swayzee Days 2026!

  • Thank you for your interest in participating in this year's celebration!

    Please use this form to register for activities that require advance registration, including:

    • Town Parade
    • Kid's Bike Parade
    • Pet Parade & Costume Contest
    • Tractor Show
    • BBQ & Smoked Meat Competition
    • Silent Auction donations
    • and volunteer opportunities.

    Some Swayzee Days activities have separate registration and are managed directly by their coordinators., including:

    • The Swayzee Farmer's Market
    • The Cornhole Tournament
    • And Swayzee Days 5K

    Once you submit your registration, the coordinator for your selected activity will receive your information and will contact you if any additional details are needed.

    We can't wait to celebrate with you during Swayzee Days on August 21–22, 2026. Thank you for helping make this community tradition special!

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  • Which activity(ies) are you registering for? (please choose all that apply)
  • Swayzee Days 5K

    📍Starting Location: West Park. 📍Ending Location: Fiberhawk Communications 🕒 Saturday, August 22 | Race Begins at 7:30 AM     
    Swayzee Days 5K
  • 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Kick off Swayzee Days with a run through the "Only Swayzee in the World!" Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to start the day, this community 5K welcomes participants of all ages and abilities. Enjoy a scenic route through town, support local events, and be part of one of Swayzee Days' favorite traditions.

    👉 Save your spot here!

  • 🎁 Swayzee Days Silent Auction

    🕒 Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM 📍 Location: Town Hall   🕒 Saturday:  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📍 Location: West Park Entrance Lawn  
    🎁 Swayzee Days Silent Auction
  • Help make Swayzee Days a success by donating an item, service, gift basket, gift card, handmade craft, or unique experience to our annual Silent Auction!

    The Silent Auction is a longtime Swayzee Days tradition and one of the many ways our community comes together to support future events and activities. Donations from local businesses, organizations, and community members help create an exciting auction that offers something for everyone.

    Whether you're donating a gift certificate, themed basket, handcrafted item, professional service, or specialty product, your contribution helps make this event possible and is greatly appreciated.

    Please complete the information below so our Silent Auction team can contact you regarding your donation.

    Thank you for supporting Swayzee Days and helping us continue this community tradition!

  • Tractor Show

    📍Location: West Park Baseball Field​ 🕖 Time:  8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
    Tractor Show
  • Showcase your tractor and celebrate Swayzee's agricultural heritage at the Swayzee Days Tractor Show! Tractor owners are invited to display classic, antique, and modern tractors throughout the day.

    • Participants may bring tractors to West Park on Friday evening or arrive Saturday morning.
    • All tractors must be set up by 7:00 AM on Saturday.
    • Tractor owners also have the option to participate in the Swayzee Days Parade at 12:00 PM.
    • Participants who wish to join the parade will be assigned a number so their tractor can be announced along the route.
    • Parking maps for trucks and trailers will be provided upon arrival.
  • Are you bringing your tractor/equipment to West Park on Friday night?
  • Are you participating in the Town Parade at 12:00pm?
  • Farmer's Market

    📍 Location: Swayzee Square (115 N. Washington Street) 🕒 Friday: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM 🕒 Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Farmer's Market
  • Shop local vendors, artisans, crafters, and food trucks throughout the weekend.Vendor registration is managed separately.

    👉 Registe Here: Swayzee Farmer's Market

  • Pet Parade

    📍Location: West Park​ 🕖 Time: 10:00 AM
    Pet Parade
  • Get ready for wagging tails, patriotic pride, and plenty of smiles at the Swayzee Days Pet Parade and Costume Contest!Pets of all shapes and sizes are invited to show off their most creative red, white, and blue attire as they parade through West Park. Whether your pet is sporting a store-bought costume or a homemade masterpiece, we can't wait to see their patriotic style.Following the parade, judges will award prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place. Bring your family, cheer on the contestants, and enjoy a morning filled with community spirit, creativity, and adorable pets.

    **Online registration is required for all contestants. Please complete the registration fields below.**

  • Will your pet be wearing a costume?
  • BBQ & Smoked Meat Contest

    📍 Location: Swayzee Station 13📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026🕓 Public Tasting: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    BBQ & Smoked Meat Contest
  • Think you've got the best BBQ around? Put your skills to the test at the First Annual SVFD BBQ Smoke-Off Competition during Swayzee Days 2026!

    Hosted by the Swayzee Volunteer Fire Department, competitors will battle for bragging rights, trophies, and cash prizes while helping support our local firefighters.

    Competition Highlights
    🏆 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Awards
    💰 Grand Prize: $100 Cash + Gift Package
    ⭐ People's Choice Voting
    🔥 Bonus points for competitors who smoke meat on-site

    Competition Requirements
    • Minimum of 10 lbs. of smoked pork butt or pork shoulder
    • Participants provide their own equipment and supplies
    • Setup begins at 6:00 AM
    • Food must be prepared and handled safely

    Proceeds benefit the Swayzee Volunteer Fire Department.

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  • Will you be competing as an individual or team?
  • Will you be smoking your meat on-site?
  • Do you require additional space for smokers, trailers, or equipment?
  • Kids Bike Parade

    📍Location: West Park. 🕖 Time: 11:00 AM
    Kids Bike Parade
  • Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with the Swayzee Days Children's Bike Parade!Children are invited to decorate their bicycles, scooters, wagons, strollers, and even themselves in patriotic red, white, and blue for this year's theme:🇺🇸 "Red, White, Blue. Happy Birthday to U(SA)." 🇺🇸Participants will parade through West Park while showing off their creativity, community spirit, and patriotic pride. Judges will award prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place, so be sure to bring your best decorations and festive attire.Whether you're riding a bike, pulling a wagon, or cruising on a scooter, everyone is welcome to join this Swayzee Days tradition!

    **Registration Reminder**
    Online registration is required for all participants. Please complete the registration fields below**

  • 🇺🇸 Swayzee Days Town Parade

    📍 Parade Route: Downtown Swayzee 🕒 Time: Saturday, August 22 | 12:00 PM
    🇺🇸 Swayzee Days Town Parade
  • Join one of Swayzee Days' most beloved traditions as the annual Town Parade makes its way through downtown Swayzee!

    Community organizations, businesses, churches, clubs, emergency vehicles, tractors, golf carts, and families are invited to participate in this patriotic celebration. Decorate your float, vehicle, or entry and help us celebrate America's 250th Birthday while showcasing the spirit of our community.

    Participants should arrive by 11:00 AM for lineup and staging. Parade organizers will assign positions and provide instructions prior to the start of the parade.

    Whether you're representing a business, organization, sports team, church, or simply participating for fun, we invite you to be part of this hometown tradition.

    **Registration Reminder**
    All parade entries must register in advance. Please complete the registration fields below.

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  • 🌽 Swayzee Days Cornhole Tournament

    📍 Tennis Courts at West Park 🕒 Saturday, August 22 | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    🌽 Swayzee Days Cornhole Tournament
  • Grab a partner and join the fun at the Swayzee Days Cornhole Tournament! Whether you're a seasoned competitor or simply enjoy a friendly game, the tournament is a great way to spend the afternoon and be part of the Swayzee Days celebration.

    Hosted by a local cornhole organization, the tournament will feature competitive play, prizes, and plenty of community fun. Spectators are welcome to stop by the tennis courts and cheer on their favorite teams throughout the afternoon.

    REGISTRATION

    • Registration for the tournament will take place in person beginning one hour before the event starts. No advance registration is required.
    • The tournament is managed by the event coordinator and participating cornhole club. Additional details and tournament rules will be available at check-in.
  • ❤️ Be Part of the Tradition!

  • Swayzee Days is made possible by volunteers who generously give their time to help our community celebrate. Whether you can help for an hour or an entire day, we'd love to have you join the team. Sign up below and help make this year's event the best one yet!

  • Would you be interested in volunteering for Swayzee Days?
  • Swayzee Days Participant Waiver and Release of Liability

  • Participant Waiver, Release of Liability, and Media Consent

    By submitting this registration form, I agree to the following on behalf of myself and/or any minor participant(s) I am registering:

    I understand that participation in Swayzee Days activities and events is voluntary and may involve physical activity, the use of equipment, interaction with the public, animals, vehicles, and outdoor conditions. I acknowledge that participation may involve risks including, but not limited to, falls, collisions, weather-related hazards, property damage, illness, injury, or other unforeseen circumstances.

    I knowingly and voluntarily assume all risks associated with participation in Swayzee Days activities and accept full responsibility for any injury, illness, loss, damage, or expense that may result from participation.

    In consideration of being permitted to participate, I hereby release, waive, discharge, and hold harmless Swayzee Days, LLC, its directors, officers, volunteers, event coordinators, sponsors, partners, and agents, as well as the Town of Swayzee and its officers, employees, and volunteers, from any and all claims, liabilities, demands, actions, damages, costs, or expenses arising out of or related to participation in Swayzee Days activities, except where prohibited by law.

    If I am registering a minor participant, I certify that I am the parent or legal guardian of the child(ren) listed on this registration and grant permission for their participation in the selected activity(ies). I understand and accept the risks associated with their participation and agree to this waiver on their behalf.

    I grant permission to Swayzee Days, LLC to photograph, record, and use images, video, and audio of participants for promotional, educational, historical, and marketing purposes, including use on websites, social media platforms, printed materials, and other communications. Participants may request exclusion from media use by notifying event organizers in writing prior to the event.

    I agree to follow all event rules, safety requirements, and instructions provided by event organizers and volunteers. I understand that unsafe, disruptive, or inappropriate behavior may result in removal from an activity or event without refund or compensation.

    By checking the acknowledgment box below and submitting this form electronically, I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and voluntarily agree to the terms of this Waiver, Release of Liability, and Media Consent Agreement.

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