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Your time/contribution matters!

Getting involved in an event to raise funds for youth sports and extracurricular activities in the Quad Cities is an opportunity to invest in the future of local youth. Supporting these programs helps provide kids with essential life skills, boosts their confidence, and creates positive, engaging experiences. By contributing, you are fostering a sense of community, encouraging healthy lifestyles, and ensuring that all children, regardless of financial background, have access to valuable opportunities.

ABOUT

The Milan Harvest Festival was resurrected in the fall of 2022 to raise funds for youth sports and extracurricular activities throughout the Quad Cities. To learn more about the organization behind the festival view our 2024 Annual Report.

Join us Aug. 28–Sept. 1 at Camden Park: 2701 1st St E. Milan, IL 61264




5,000+

Over 5,000 kids benefited from your donations in 2024.

100%

All of the proceeds raised in 2024 were donated back to the community.

The Milan Harvest Festival is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Please reference our Tax ID Number: 88-1604934 when itemizing your gift. All donations are tax-deductible and non-refundable.

Schedule

Thursday, August 28th

5:00–10:00p

Carnival

5:00–9:00p

Art Contest Entries on display in the Camden Centre

5:30–7:30p

RIMLL end of season party (unlimited rides 6:00–7:00pm)

8:00–11:00p

Thirsty Thursday: College Night in the Biergarten with DJ2Timez

9:00p

Stein Hoisting Competition

Friday, August 29th

5:00–11:00p

Carnival

5:00–9:00p

Art Contest Entries on display in the Camden Centre

5:00–7:30p

Live Music: Superfly Samurai

6:00p

BINGO (hosted by Milan Lions Club) in the Camden Centre (doors open at 5:00p)

8:00p

Stein Hoisting Competition

8:45–11:30p

Live Music: Dirt Road Rockers

Saturday, August 30th

Noon–11:00p

Carnival

12:00–5:00p

Art Contest Entries on display in the Camden Centre

9:00a–4:00p

Disc golf tournament (Ran by QC Disc Golf Association) @ Camden 2

10:00a

Parade (line up starts at 8:00am at Roth Pump)

11:30–5:30p

Battle of the High School Bands
11:30AM Davenport West
12:15PM United Township
1:00PM United (Monmouth)
1:45PM Sherrard
2:30PM Rockridge
3:15PM Moline
4:00PM Geneseo
4:45PM Rock Island

5:30–7:30p

Live Music: Panic River Band

8:00p

Stein Hoisting Competition

8:30p (at dusk)

Quad Cities first ever Drone Show

8:30–11:30p

Live Music: Lynn Allen Band

Sunday, August 31st

Noon–11:00p

Carnival

10:00a–3:00p

Trading Card Show (hosted by Atomic Sports Cards) in the Camden Centre

1:00p

Bags Tournament (hosted by Milan Lions Club and 4 City Cornhole)

1:00–3:00p

Live Music: The Happy Hours

4:30p

Recognition of Local Unions and Milan Civic Employees

5:30–7:30p

Live Music: Dietz Soliz Band

8:00p

Stein Hoisting Competition

8:15p (at dusk)

Fireworks

9:00–11:30p

Live Music: ORD Rocks

Monday, September 1st

Noon–4:00p

Carnival

Tickets



TO PURCHASE TICKETS:

Admission to the Milan Harvest Festival is free! Tickets are for festival rides. Tickets for festival rides can be purchased at the Milan Hy-Vee or on-site.

$25/Day Pass Thursday and Monday
$30/Day Pass Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Mega Band Pass $75 (Advance sales only at Hy-Vee and available to all sponsors)

Reminder: Follow us on Facebook and download a coupon good for a $5 savings on all day passes for Thursday and Monday.

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Sponsors

2025 Sponsors

We would like to thank and honor our 2025 sponsors for helping ensure the success of our festival and for their efforts to support the youth of our community.