Beginning on Thursday, May 21st, Assumption Fest 2026 is set to bring three full days of entertainment, family activities, and hometown tradition to the community as residents celebrate America’s 250th anniversary under the theme, “Together We Shine.”
The festival officially kicks off Thursday evening on Chestnut Street in Assumption, with the carnival opening at 5 PM. Opening ceremonies begin at 6:30 at the main stage. Openers for the ceremony include the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion Honor Guard, and Assumption Mayor Bill Herbord.
On Thursday night, immediately following the National Anthem, the local pageants will crown this year’s Little Miss Assumption, Junior Miss Assumption, and Miss Assumption, with the winners scheduled to ride in Saturday’s parade.
Thursday night entertainment will include performances by Dr. Incredible the Magician, from 5 until 8 PM, both on the main stage and throughout the festival grounds. Family Night at the carnival runs from 5 to 10 PM, while bingo, the beer tent, flea market vendors, and food stands will all be open throughout the evening.
Thursday night’s live music headliners feature Circle H Music and Noah Hebert. The festival continues Friday evening with the carnival, concessions, mini-golf, and flea-market vendors opening again at 5 PM.
Bingo returns Friday night, along with live music from South of 16J performing in the beer tent beginning at 8 PM. Raffle sign-ups and 50-50 ticket sales will also continue throughout the evening.
Saturday’s activities begin early with registration for the 4th Annual Conner Rowcliff Memorial Run and Walk at 7 AM, followed by the race at 8 AM near the middle school on Colgrove Street. Parade lineup begins at 10 AM, with the Grand Parade stepping off at 11.
Saturday’s schedule also includes the Assumption Fest Car Cruise and Show, a petting zoo, bean bag tournament, kiddie tractor pull, adult tractor pull, carnival rides, food vendors, and bingo throughout the day and evening.
The weekend celebration wraps up Saturday night with the drawing of the 50-50 raffle winner, a performance by hypnotist Terry Blome on the Main Stage, and live music from Brushville in the beer tent from 8:30 PM until after midnight.
For more information on the festival, go to the Assumption Fest official Facebook page.
