Washington Chamber of Commerce
Main Street Washington
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City of Washington
Washington Ridiculous Days: June 5th – June 8th, 2025
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!
2025/06/05 05:00:00
Washington Ridiculous Days is a 4-day festival kick-off to summer that highlights everything our town stands for — featuring agriculture, family, local shopping, music, food and more.
This festival began in 1947 with the first Ridiculous days and has been the annual celebration for the City of Washington since then. Always held the first weekend in June, we kick-off the summer with a weekend of Ridiculous Days sidewalk sales, family activities, live music, fantastic food, and fun for the entire community.
Check out the ridiculous sales on our Facebook page! With different activities and a food truck court, there is something to please everyone!
Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors! If your business or organization is interested in partnering with us on this celebration, please see the sponsorship button to the left.
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Robert & Diane Gallagher, Tenacity Ag Solutions, Washington Lumber & Home Center, Kiwanis AMers, Washington County Hospitals & Clinics, Horak Insurance, Golden Eagle Distributing, Noon Kiwanis
Celebrate Ridiculous Sales: Thursday – Saturday 9a-6pm, Additional Business Open on Sunday
Ridiculous Days offers 4 days (Thursday – Saturday, with most businesses open from 9am – 6pm, some businesses will be open on Sunday) worth of crazy deals, bargains and sidewalk sales from Washington retailers in the first weekend of June. Did you know you don’t have to have a physical location to sell your items? Registering to become a retail vendor gets you a spot somewhere in front of a business. Have one in mind? Let us know! Check out all of the ridiculous sales on our Facebook page!
Ridiculous Deals Coming Soon!
Celebrate Family
Throughout the weekend, celebrate with family-friendly activities right on the square in downtown Washington. We will have a full schedule of events that you and your loved ones can do. Activities like a free swim, children’s activities & games, face painting, Touch-A-Truck (Kids can explore Fire Trucks, Police Cars, Ambulance, Construction Trucks, Tractors), Pony Rides, Bounce House, Movies on Main and so much more!
Ridiculous Day Street Dance
The Ridiculous Days Street Dance is all set for this year’s show, featuring BTDT (Been There Done That) and Trophy Dad’s happening on June 7th from 6:00-11pm.
Been There Done That, BTDT for short, first embarked on their musical voyage of discovery together as a cohesive Rock Band in 2016. But their origin goes back earlier to when the band members grew up listening to a variety of music genres that played an influential role in shaping their paths as musicians and ultimately led them together. As BTDT, they have collectively found their signature sound, and offer something different and unique to their fans by creating and sharing original music they are proud to call their own.
Trophy Dads is a high-energy rock band hailing from Solon, Iowa, known for their fun-loving spirit and nostalgic setlists. By day, they’re professionals and coaches; by night, they transform into entertainers, delivering crowd-pleasing performances filled with ’90s rock hits and infectious enthusiasm. Their shows are a blend of musical talent and humor, making them a favorite in the local music scene.
The beverage tent will open after the Ridiculous parade concludes. Dance and sing along to all your favorite hits! You won’t want to miss this concert event! Open to public, FREE admission. Must be 21 or older to purchase alcohol.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kids Parade:
Get ready to march, dance, and shine at our upcoming Kids Parade as we celebrate the spirit of youth and creativity! 🎈
🎨 From superheroes to princesses, pirates to astronauts, every kid is a star in our parade! 🌈 Kids who would like to join the Ridiculous Day Parade are invited to line up in the parking lot of the UP Church starting as early as 4:30pm on Saturday, June 7. The parade will depart the parking lot with the kids near the front (after the emergency vehicles and Shriners). Kids can walk, ride their bike/scooter, have a wagon and we also welcome electric kid vehicles. The best part is, kids won’t miss out on the rest of the parade by being in it! Parents, we ask that you position yourself at the end of the parade route in front of the Washington State Bank so you can meet up with your kids, who can then join you and watch the remainder of the parade and catch some goodies from the floats!
📅 Let’s make memories together at the Kids Parade! 🎊
Get ready for some seriously silly fun at the Washington Ridiculous Days event! Join the excitement by taking part in this year’s parade. Participation is FREE to display your creativity, but if you’re feeling competitive, chip in $10 to enter the float showdown for a shot at winning a shiny trophy and a cash prize. The parade starts downtown at 5 pm. Let your imagination run wild and infuse your float design with a dash of absurdity! Sign up for the parade HERE
JOIN THE TRACTOR PARADE:
Tractors don’t need to register in advance to join in all the fun! Simply arrive at the fairgrounds and register in person between 2-4 pm. The tractors will depart at 4 pm from the fairgrounds. Questions for the Antique Tractor Parade can be directed to Jerome Vittetoe, 319-430-0797.
THE RIDICULOUS DAY AND ANTIQUE TRACTOR PARADE IS SCHEDULED TO ARRIVE DOWNTOWN AT 5PM ON SATURDAY. CHECK OUT THE ROUTE MAPS HERE.
KIDDIE TRACTOR PULL CONTEST: Thursday, June 5 at 5pm
Round up your kids and pedal away to the Kiddie Tractor Pull Contest. Registration starts at 5pm and the contest begins at 5:30 on the NW corner of the square. This event is generously sponsored by the Washington Keokuk County Corn & Soybean Growers.
Washington Keokuk County Corn & Soybean Association
RETAIL VENDORS:
Let’s get RIDICULOUS! Come and join us for the 78th Annual Ridiculous Day Sidewalk Deals & Steals. Our market is an open invitation to showcase and sell your product.
Non-downtown retailers are welcome. Contact the Chamber for the vendor registration form by contacting 319-653-3272.
VOLUNTEER FOR THE DIFFERENT EVENTS:
Did you know our Chamber events are run by volunteers? We appreciate everyone in the community who has given their time. Without you, our events wouldn’t be possible. If you are interested in volunteering, you can see the available opportunities by contacting us at [email protected] and we can send you more information!