Event Details

Celebrate small-town charm with big-time fun at Swayzee Day—a full day of community pride, family activities, and hometown tradition! Held in the heart of downtown Swayzee, this beloved summer festival brings together locals and visitors alike for a high-spirited lineup of live music, a vibrant parade, food trucks, vendors, games, and a grand fireworks finale. Whether you're joining the parade, cheering on the street, or dancing under the stars, there's something for everyone at Swayzee Day!

Event Timeline

Morning Events
  • 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM · 🏃 Swayzee Day 5K – West Park
  • 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM · 🥞 Pancake Breakfast – Town Hall
  • 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM · 🎟️ Silent Auction – Town Hall
  • 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · 🚜 Tractor Show – West Park Baseball Field
  • 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · 👕 Swayzee Economic Growth Council – Lot at 112 S Washington St
Midday Fun
  • 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM · 🐶 Pet Parade – West Park​
  • 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · 🧺 Farmer’s Market – Swayzee Square
  • 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM · 🥧 Pie Baking Contest – West Park Pavilion
  • 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM · 🚲 Kids Bike Parade – West Park
  • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM · 🎉 Town Parade – Downtown
  • 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM · 📚 Library & Local Authors – Lot at 112 S Washington St
  • 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM · 🎨 Kids Corner – West Park
  • 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM · ⛪ Swayzee Community Church Activities – West Park
Evening Highlight
  • 8:00 PM – 11:59 PM · 🎬 Movie in the Park – West Park Baseball Field

Things to Do at Swayzee Day

Whether you're here for the food, fun, or furry friends—there's something for everyone!

Morning Events

Registration includes:
  • ​🎖️ Includes medal (if registered by Aug. 25)
  • 🥞​ Free pancake breakfast
🏆 Prizes for top 3 finishers!

Swayzee Day 5K

📍Location: Starts at West Park | Finish at Fiberhawk Communications
​🕖 Time:  Race starts at 7:30 AM | Check-in opens at 7:00 AM 
Kick off your morning with a relaxed, family-friendly 5K through the heart of Swayzee! Walk, jog, or run—this all-ages event is about community, connection, and small-town fun. Cross the finish line with cheers, grab a pancake breakfast, and stick around for a full day of Swayzee Day celebrations! Leashed furry friends are welcome too!
Show off your tractor!​
We welcome local collectors and enthusiasts to enter their equipment in the show. No cost to participate—just bring your ride and your pride!
Have questions?
Email or Call Andrew Wood

Tractor Show

📍Location: West Park Baseball Field
​🕖 Time:  8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Join us as we honor the town’s rich agricultural roots with a special tractor show in West Park, located in the outfield of the baseball diamond.
We're looking for restored, antique, and vintage lawn and garden tractors—including any originally purchased in Swayzee. Tractors from historic local dealerships like John Deere, Allis Chalmers, International, and Oliver will be featured in a dedicated showcase.
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Pancake Breakfast

📍Location: Town Hall
​🕖 Time:  8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Get your pancakes at the Town Hall! Bring the family down for a great breakfast! Did we mention that if you run in the Swayzee 5K, you get FREE pancakes? COME & EAT OR CARRY OUT!
Want to donate? ​
Donations can be services provided, gift cards, products, prize baskets, etc!

Silent Auction

📍Location: Town Hall
​🕖 Time:  8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
This is resident-favorite! Bid on unique treasures and experiences in our silent auction during the Pancake Breakfast until 2pm. From handmade crafts to gift baskets filled with local specialties, and gift certificates, there's something for everyone!

Midday Fun

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged for all participants.

Pet Parade

📍Location: West Park
​🕖 Time:  10:00 AM
Dress up your pup and join the fun with this year’s theme: “The Dog Days of Summer”! Whether it’s a cute swimsuit or a tropical-inspired outfit, let your furry friend shine as they strut their stuff for the crowd.
Not participating? Come cheer on the adorable contestants and soak up the tail-wagging cuteness!
🎁 Gift baskets filled with treats, toys, and gift cards will be awarded to the top 3 pups!
Think You Bake the Best Pie in Town?
The Swayzee Farmer's Market committee will be putting together prize baskets for the winners along with the engraved pie server!

Pie Baking Contes​t

📍Location: West Park Pavillion
​🕖 Time:  10:30 AM 
Showcase your pie baking skills and creativity in a fun and delicious way! A panel of judges will choose a winner for each category. The criteria for judging includes overall appearance, crust, filling, and taste.
Be a part of the parade!

Join fellow families, churches, clubs, businesses, organizations, sports teams, and more through downtown Swayzee!

Town Parade

📍Location: Route runs south to north
​🕖 Time:  12:00 PM
The highlight of Swayzee Day! Pick a seat on SR-13 and see the streets of Swayzee come alive with vibrant floats, displays, tractors,  and more proudly displaying their Swayzee spirit. 

It really is one of the best displays of the Swayzee community!
Located at 306 South Washington Street, the church offers Sunday worship at 10 AM, along with a free community meal, food pantry, and clothes closet every Wednesday from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. All are welcome!​

Swayzee Community Church

📍Location: West Park
​​🕖 Time:  12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Stop by West Park in the afternoon for cold water and fresh popcorn, generously provided by the congregation of Swayzee Community Church—no strings attached!
Vendor spaces are filling up fast!
Join our amazing lineup of local makers and growers!

Farmer's Market

📍Location: Swayzee Square
​🕖 Time:  8:00 AM - 4:00PM
As part of the festivities, the market will be filled with fresh, local produce, handmade goods, and friendly faces. Come support local farmers and makers—and taste the difference that hometown pride makes.
The market is organized by passionate locals who believe in bringing people together and growing a stronger Swayzee, one booth at a time.
Their imagination already runs wild—now let it ride!
Join the Kiddie Bike Parade and help your child show off their brightest, boldest look.
Coordinated and judged by the Swayzee Public Library.

Kids Bike Parade

📍Location: West Park Pavillion
​🕖 Time:  11:00 AM 
Calling all Swayzee kids, ages 3–12!
Let your creativity roll! Kids are invited to decorate their bikes, scooters, wagons—and even themselves—in bold, bright, and imaginative ways for this year’s “Color Your World” parade, a celebration of art, color, and self-expression. From strollers to scooters, walkers to wagons, all are welcome!

​Prizes will go to the top three best displays, with 1st place winning a brand NEW BIKE!
Coordinated by the
​Swayzee Public Library.

Local Authors: Meet N' Greet

📍Location:  Lot at 112 S Washington St
​🕖 Time:  12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Come meet local authors, discover new stories, and get your favorite books signed! Browse a variety of genres and chat with the writers behind the pages. Whether you're a book lover or just curious, this is a great opportunity to support local talent and maybe even find your next great read. Books will be available for purchase, but there's no cost to stop by and say hello!​

🎉 Kids Corner at Swayzee Day!

📍Location: West Park
​​🕖 Time:  1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

​Bring the whole family and let the kids enjoy a day full of smiles and fun at the Kids Corner! We’ve got all kinds of kid-approved attractions lined up:
🦙 Petting Zoo
🎨 Face Painting
🍭 Cotton Candy
🏰 Bounce House
🌟 Washable Tattoos
🚂 Barrel Train Rides
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Whether they’re feeding furry friends, bouncing off energy, or getting a glittery tattoo, there’s something for every kid to love!
All activities are located in the Kids Corner area—look for the big smiles and the even bigger fun!

🎬 Movie in the Park 

📍Location: West Park Baseball Field
​🕖 Time:  Movie begins at dusk
Hosted by the Swayzee Volunteer Fire Department, Chuckwagon Pizza, and the Town of Swayzee.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase—bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and the whole family!
Come celebrate community and small-town charm—right here in Grant County!

Swayzee Days Sponsors

With the help of generous sponsors, this year's appreciation day is able to remain free for all who attend. If you would like to be a supporter of the Swayzee First Responders Appreciation Day, please complete the Sponsor Registration form. For any questions, please contact our sponsor coordinator.
​213 S Washington St.
​Swayzee, IN 46986
Phone: 765.922.7953
Email: [email protected]
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