Celebrate at Ankeny’s Annual Summer Festival
July
8-11, 2021
A Tradition of Summer Fun
Ankeny SummerFest, presented by Karl Chevrolet, is a four-day celebration with carnival rides, parades, bands, family fun and more! Mark your calendars for Ankeny SummerFest 2021: Thursday, July 8 – Sunday, July 11, 2021.
2020 COVID-19 Update:
Due to the concern regarding the health and safety of our community, it is with a heavy heart we announce the postponement of Ankeny SummerFest 2020 to July 8-11, 2021. Having spent the past year preparing for SummerFest with our volunteers, vendors, and community partners, it was an extremely difficult decision to not be able to host Ankeny SummerFest this July. We look forward to celebrating our community. We’re all in this together.
There may not be an Ankeny SummerFest celebration this year, but we are excited to announce Celebrate Ankeny presented by Karl Chevrolet! Celebrate Ankeny is a series of events this July that will allow us to safely enjoy some of our favorite parts of Ankeny SummerFest.
Theme 2021: Go for the Gold!
Ankeny SummerFest’s 2021 theme is Go for the Gold! We are the Champions, my friends! Who doesn’t love a little competitive fun now and then? Whether you’re looking to win it all or just happy to be a part of the team, everyone has a chance to go down in history! Picture the Olympic rings and torch (fake fire, of course), a podium filled with medalists, and flags flying high and proud! But please, leave your speedos at home! Go for the Gold is for the participant to interpret. From your favorite athlete, to the ancient greeks, to the celebration of community, the theme can mean something different to everyone. Go for the Gold encourages Ankeny SummerFest vendors, float and boat builders, and event attendees to dream big and experience SummerFest like never before.
Ankeny SummerFest Favorite Attractions
Apart from endless events throughout the weekend, attractions lasting for the duration of Ankeny SummerFest are a perfect way to spend the day in between parades, family fun time, boat regatta, and more.
Entertainment Garden
Thursday, July 8 –Sunday, July 11
View garden hours
The Ankeny Area Chamber Entertainment Garden is open each night of Ankeny SummerFest. Drink tickets can be purchased by cash only, an ATM is available on grounds. At the Entertainment Garden, festival-goers can expect music by local bands, friends, and fun every evening. Bring your lawn chair, grab a drink, and enjoy the opening and headlining shows each night.
Carnival
Thursday, July 8 – Sunday, July 11
Carnival hours and specials TBA
People of all ages can enjoy arcade games and rides all weekend long. Tickets are not available to purchase prior to hours of operation during Ankeny SummerFest weekend. All ticket prices are set by the carnival and vary by ride (cash only). Wristband specials are not sold in advance and are only available to purchase during certain hours of operation.
Ankeny SummerFest Survey
Take the Ankeny SummerFest 2019 survey! We strive to continue to enhance Ankeny SummerFest to best fit the Ankeny Area Community. We appreciate your feedback to help keep SummerFest a festival our community loves!
Food & Business Vendors
Thursday, July 8 – Sunday, July 11
Download list of 2019 vendors
Enjoy some of Ankeny’s best cuisine with local food vendors. Meet local businesses that will be representing themselves at booths throughout Ankeny SummerFest. To learn more about vendor rules and regulations, visit the Info Center.
Ankeny SummerFest News & Events
Celebrate Ankeny Fireworks
Celebrate Ankeny will feature a fireworks show above Prairie Ridge Pond on Saturday, July 11 beginning at 9:00 p.m. The fireworks are presented by Karl Chevrolet and are choreographed to music that will broadcast on NASH 97.3 FM. Volunteers will hand out Firework Fun...
Taste of Ankeny SummerFest
Enjoy some of Ankeny’s best cuisine with local food vendors! Visit area businesses and support the Ankeny SummerFest vendors while enjoying the taste of our favorite summer celebration. The first night of the Taste of Ankeny SummerFest is Thursday, July 9th. Vendors...
Colors of Ankeny SummerFest
One of our favorite parts of Ankeny SummerFest is getting to see all of the fun creations from the Coloring Contest! Even though we won't be hosting the Coloring Contest this year, Veridian Credit Union has made it possible for us to distribute coloring sheets...
Connect with Ankeny SummerFest on Social Media
Get Involved & Volunteer at Ankeny SummerFest
Want to get involved with Ankeny SummerFest, but you’re not sure where to start? Ankeny SummerFest events are only possible thanks to the countless number of volunteers and their commitments each year. If you’d like to be a part of that excitement, we welcome your involvement!
Ankeny SummerFest is Made Possible by our Sponsors
