The second weekend of July in Solon, Iowa. Two days of music, food, a parade down Main Street, and the events that have been part of this town since the first Beef Days. Here’s what’s happening in 2026.
On the Bandstand
- 5 PMTangle Creek
- 9 PMThe Ditch Lilies
- 11 AMFunk Daddies
- 2 PMAdam KeithBeer Tent
- 6 PMMill Creek Band
- 9 PMTrophy Dads
See the full Bandstand page → — band bios, set times, and venue details.
Signature Events
- 01The Beef Days Parade
- 02Beef Days Fun Run
- 03Bag Tournament
- 04Archery Tournament
- 05Live on the Bandstand
- 06Food & Beverages
Kid’s Corner
Kid’s Corner is packed with fun for all ages. Expect face painting, a balloon artist, tractor pull, trivia, frisbee golf, a big wheel race, and a straw toss. Full kid’s schedule posted closer to the weekend.
Food, Beer, and the Midway
Food vendors serve steak sandwiches, pork loin sandwiches, and pork burgers along Main Street all weekend.
Beer tent pours Busch Light, Coors Light, Citrus Surfer, Easy Eddy, White Claw Black Cherry, and Smirnoff Red White & Berry.
Carnival at the midway runs Friday and Saturday evenings, 5 – 10 PM. Unlimited ride wristbands are $25 per night.
Questions?
See the FAQ for parking, ATM, restrooms, and rules. For anything else, reach out to the committee.