We’re turning up the heat and the holiday cheer as Ankeny Chamber SummerFest transforms into a winter wonderland—in July! That’s right, our 2026 theme is JINGLE IN JULY! Expect twinkling lights, snowmen, gingerbread friends, candy canes, and festive fun around every corner. Come celebrate the joy, magic, and togetherness of the holiday season… with sunshine and summer vibes!
We sure do! “JINGLE IN JULY”
Celebrate the joy, magic, and togetherness of the holiday season… with sunshine and summer vibes!
Carnival only open Thursday, 4pm-9pm
Friday 4PM-11PM
Saturday 11AM-11PM with Grand Parade at 9AM
Sunday 1PM-10PM
Parking spaces will be limited on Ankeny Chamber SummerFest grounds. Please park at the DMACC campus and a shuttle will transport you to and from the entrance.
The District is the entertainment center of Prairie Trail, a 1,031-acre community located – just East of SW State Street in the middle of Ankeny, IA
Yes! ATMs will be located near ticket booths.
You will find Family Fun Night and the Kiddie Parade in Uptown Ankeny near the Ankeny Market and Pavilion starting at 4pm on Friday. The Kiddie Parade begins at 6:30pm. Family Fun Night ends at 8pm.
Open Thursday 4PM – 9PM
Open Friday 4PM – 11PM
Open Saturday 11AM – 11PM
Open Sunday 1PM – 10PM
Wristbands will be available to purchase to ride carnival rides at the following times each day. All other times, tickets can be purchased at the carnival grounds.
Thursday 4-9pm $30 wristbands
Friday 5-11pm- $30 wristbands
Saturday 11am -4pm- $30 wristbands
Saturday 5pm – 11pm – $30 wristbands
Sunday 1pm-4pm- $30 wristbands
Sunday 5pm-10pm – $30 wristband9
Ankeny Chamber Summerfest is located in The District at Prairie Trail.
1500 SW Main Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
Parking is available at DMACC Campus: 2006 S Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny, IA 50023
Shuttles will pick up and drop off guests at a the Flag Poles in one of the main DMACC parking lot. Shuttle Times: Friday, July 10th: 3:30pm - 12:00am Saturday, July 11th: 10:30am-12:00am Sunday, July 12th: 12:30pm-11pm
Limited spaces are available in The District At Prairie Trail during Ankeny Chamber Summerfest hours.
Please park in a designated parking lots at the DMACC Campus:
2006 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023
Plenty of parking spaces available!
Take advantage of a beautiful day and use the local Ankeny trails to walk to Ankeny Chamber Summerfest. The District at Prairie Trail and Ankeny Chamber Summerfest grounds are also Handicap Accessible.
Utilize the trails and ride your bike to Ankeny Chamber Summerfest! What a great way to avoid the traffic!
Any bike left behind after grounds closes each night is owner's responsibility.
Open Thursday 4PM – 9PM
Open Friday 4PM – 11PM
Open Saturday 11AM – 11PM
Open Sunday 1PM – 10PM
Wristbands will be available to purchase to ride carnival rides at the following times each day. All other times, tickets can be purchased at the carnival grounds.
Thursday 4-9pm $30 wristbands
Friday 5-11pm- $30 wristbands
Saturday 11am -4pm- $30 wristbands
Saturday 5pm – 11pm – $30 wristbands
Sunday 1pm-4pm- $30 wristbands
Sunday 5pm-10pm – $30 wristbands
Open Friday 4PM – 11PM
Open Saturday 11AM – 11PM
Open Sunday 1PM – 10PM
Free Admission. Everyone is welcome. Must be 21+ to consume alcohol.
Friday, July 10th
4:00PM – 6:00PM Orphan Annie & The Hot Mess
6:30PM – 8:30PM The Schmidt Brothers
9:00PM – 11:00PM Not Quite Brothers
Saturday, July 11th
1:00PM – 2:00PM School of Rock
2:30PM – 4:30PM BS & The Liars
5:00PM – 6:30PM Bad Friends
7:00PM – 8:30PM Rebel Queens
9:00PM – 11:00PM Birdchild
Sunday, July 12th
1:00PM – 2:30PM The Sons of Gladys Kravitz
3:00PM – 4:30PM The Sheet
5:00PM – 6:30PM Dirty Champagne
7:00PM – 9:00PM Rival 5
When: Saturday, July 11th @9AM
In Uptown Ankeny
Friday 5:30PM Lineup
6PM Judging
6:30PM Start of Parade
Friday Night 4PM – 8PM
In Uptown Ankeny near the Ankeny Market and Pavilion
Sunday approximately 9:30PM
Location: Promenade Park
Tune into 92.5 KJJY to hear music during Fireworks!
Saturday, July 11th at 9am and concludes at approximately 11AM
The parade starts at Ankeny Southview Middle School at 9 AM
2 hours with a length of 1.9 miles approximately
North of Prairie Ridge Middle School in Tennis Court parking lot/drive
We’re bringing holiday cheer to Ankeny Chamber SummerFest with our JINGLE IN JULY theme!
Get ready for twinkling lights, snowmen, gingerbread friends, candy canes, and festive fun everywhere you look. It’s holiday magic, summer style—where sunshine meets seasonal cheer!
Anyone who registers: Example = Civic organization, Church, Business, political candidates, family, special entry
Community Groups: $30
General Parade Fee – Chamber Members: $70
General Parade Fee – Non-Members: $100
Political Parties: $200
Signs will be posted on parade route; No parking after 8:15 AM
Judging will be held along the parade route while passing through Uptown Ankeny on S.W. Cherry St. during the parade. Winners will be notified after the conclusion of the parade. Each entry encouraged to take a photo of your entry to share with the Chamber in case you win! Announce of the winners will appear on social media, and winners are invited to appear on stage Sunday, July 12, at 4:45 PM to receive their trophy!
The Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce
1360 SW Park Sq Drive
Suites 104-106-108
Ankeny, IA 50023
515-964-0685
STAGE at AHS!
Enter off S.W. Magazine Rd. into the WEST parking lot of Ankeny High School for staging between 7 AM and 8:45 AM; 1155 SW Cherry St., Ankeny, IA 50023
Bring printed parade ticket to show Rotary Club of Ankeny to enter lineup.
Communicate with your participants where you are located in the lineup so they can find you.
The staging lot gate will close at 8:45 AM, so be sure to enter before that time.
After the end of the parade, do not drive anything outside the parking lot that is not STREET LEGAL
Do not drive a flatbed trailer with passengers on it after the conclusion of the parade. Arrange for pick-up of participants around Prairie Ridge Middle School. A map will be provided.Safety first! Participants will end at Tennis Courts North of Prairie Ridge Middle School and can walk to the indicated parking lots for pick up.
STAGE at AHS!
Park or get dropped off in the East parking lot of Ankeny High School off S.W. Magazine Rd. (NO DROP OFF allowed on West side of AHS)
Walk around the building to the staging lot and find your entry or group.
Arrange to have your group picked up at the conclusion of the parade.
1 trolley shuttle will provide service back to AHS
There will be ticket booths located near the Main Entrance to purchase both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Domestic beers, seltzers, and wine are available at our main beer tent and pavilion bar. Water, soda, and Powerade will be available to purchase and can be redeemed at the main beer tent and pavilion bar.
No cash will be accepted at the Beer Tents – tickets must be purchased. Must be 21+ to drink. IDs will be checked at all entrances.
Vendor list coming soon!
Busch Light, Bud Light, Budweiser, Mic Ultra, Big Grove Citrus Surfer, Big Grove Easy Eddy, Twisted Tea, Modelo
Carbliss: Black Raspberry, Lemon Lime, Cranberry
Lou Lou Wine – Semi Sweet Rose
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Mr. Pibb, Water, and Powerade.
Cash and Credit Card Accepted.
We ask that you do not bring any outside food, alcohol or any other beverages to Ankeny Chamber SummerFest.
Great question! Contact the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce for details on how to promote your business at Ankeny SummerFest.
The Smokefree Air Act applies to all of the Ankeny Chamber SummerFest grounds. There is no smoking allowed anywhere on grounds. This is a state law that will be enforced.
Ankeny Chamber Summerfest is a pet-free zone so please leave those furry friends at home. This policy will be posted and enforced.
Ankeny Chamber SummerFest reserves the right to search all bags, backpacks, small coolers, purses, containers etc. upon entry and re-entry. Refusal to comply will result in denied entry.
Wristbands can be purchased on the Carnival grounds.
Near the Headquarters tent. There will be a tub marked LOST & FOUND.
There will be a designated area for bag chairs so space is limited.
Guns are prohibited on all Ankeny Chamber SummerFest grounds. We are a weapons-free event!
