Special Events

Vendor Contract/Event Sponsorship Info

 

If you are interested in being a vendor at one of our events please let us know! Just fill out the editable pdf form here and email to Tammy at tammy@jamestownparksandrec.com.  If you have any questions you can call 701-952-8722 and ask for Tammy.

 

If you or your business would like to sponsor an event/program within JPRD please check out our Sponsorship Packet and reach out to the Parks Office at office@jamestownparksandrec.com today!

PUZZLE CHALLENGE

March 14, 2025 from 6:00-8:00pm

 

Grab a team of 4 adults and join us for a night of fun at The Bunker!  Be the first team to finish a 500 piece puzzle, pitcher of beer and 1 pizza will win!  There will be prizes for the top 2 finishers and all the teams will get to keep the puzzle.  You can substitiute the pitcher of beer with a carbonated beverage.  Please call the Parks Office at 701-252-3982 to sign up.

 

Fees: $100 for a group of 4 (must be 21+)

65th Annual Easter Egg Hunt

April 19, 2025 at 11:00am

 

The 65th Annual Easter Egg Hunt is sponsored by the Elks #995 & Parks & Recreation Dept. and will be held on Saturday April 19, 2025 (weather permitting) at 11:00am in McElroy Park.  We will also have the Easter Bunny there to help celebrate the day.

 

Get a picture with the Easter Bunny for only $12! The only thing you need to bring is a container for Easter goodies!  Remember parents are not allowed to hunt with children. 

 

2 age divisions: pre-school & grades 1-4

4 Bikes to be given away

Kite Festival

May 30 – June 1, 2025
10:00am– 4:00pm

 

Jamestown Parks and Recreation and the “Wings on Strings” Kite Club are sponsoring the 31st annual kite festival at Meidinger Park Field -10th St & 17th Ave SW. Kite Festival has become a premier kiting event, attracting kite enthusiasts from across the country and Canada.  The event is free and open to everyone.  Events include fun contests for kids, kite making, candy drops, demonstrations, door prizes and music. There will also be a vendor show on Saturday only. Enjoy the Kids’ Zone where we will have kite building,  jumbo color sheets, games and our Mobile Literacy & Learning Lab!

Kids Kite Building on Saturday Only
Vendor Show on Saturday Only

Quick Start Tennis Carnival

Friday, June 27, 2025  10:00am – 11:30am

 

Join us at Bolinger Tennis Courts for this FREE special day of tennis just for the kids!

Enjoy games, prizes, music, food and fun Kids of all ages and skill levels are welcome.  This is a great way to introduce young kids to the sport if they have never tried before.

Party in the Park

Join us for a 3K and 5K walk/run in the park!  Enjoy music, family activities and lunch. Location TBD.  Event will begin at 10:00am with registration beginning at 9:30am.

Splash Bash

Sunday, July 27, 2025

 

Check out Meidinger Splash Park during Buffalo Days for our Splash Bash celebration!  Enjoy free admission to the splash park, family friendly games and door prizes.  This celebration takes place from 1:00-3:00pm.

Gear Grinder Mountain Bike Race

Saturday, August 16, 2025

 

Join us for Mountain Bike races located at the Parkhurst Campground.  There is a kids race that is less than one mile long.  The Beginner Race is 5+ miles, Recreational is 13+ miles, Sport Race is 21+ miles and the Expert Race is 29+ miles.  Registration will open closer to the race date.

Pipestem Creek Trail Run

Saturday, August 16, 2025

 

Grab the family and come on out for the Pipestem Creek Trail Walk/Run located at the Parkhurst Campground.  There is something for everyone!  We have a 3 mile walk, 3 mile run and 5 mile run. Registration will open closer to the date of the race.