2024

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Every donation is meaningful because 100% of the funds we raise go directly back into the communities we all live in. From athletics and after-school activities as well as to the musicians that inspire us all.

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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.

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 2023 Annual Report.

Join us Aug. 29–Sept. 2 at Camden Park: 2701 1st St E. Milan, IL 61264




2,507

Over 2500 kids benefited from your donations in 2023.

100%

All of the proceeds raised in 2023 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.

Planning & Design


Schedule

Thursday, August 29th

5:00–10:00p

Carnival

5:30–7:30p

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

6:30p

Stein Hoisting Competition

7:00–10:00p

Live Music: Far Out 283

Friday, August 30th

5:00–11:00p

Carnival

5:00–7:00p

Live Music: Phyllis & One Shark

6:00p

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

7:30p

Stein Hoisting Competition

8:00–11:00p

Saturday, August 31st

Noon–11:00p

Carnival

9:00a–4:00p

Disc golf tournament (Ran by Iron Lion Disc Golf) @ Camden 2

10:00a

Parade (line up starts at 8:00am at Roth Pump, download entry form)

11:00a–4:00p

Jeep Show

Noon–5:00p

Battle of the High School Bands

5:00–7:00p

Live Music: Dietz Soliz

7:30p

Stein Hoisting Competition

8:00–11:00p

Live Music: Lynn Allen Band

Sunday, September 1st

Noon–11:00p

Carnival

10:00a–3:00p

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

Noon–3:00p

Brunch at the Ballpark: Enjoy performances by the Quad City Symphony Orchestra

4:00p

Baby & Toddler Photo Contest Winners Announced

4:45–7:45p

Live Music: Panic River Band

8:00p

Stein Hoisting Competition

8:15p

Fireworks

8:45–11:00p

Live Music: Dirt Road Rockers

Monday, September 2nd

Noon–4:00p

Carnival

Tickets



TO PURCHASE TICKETS:

Tickets for festival rides can be purchased at the Milan Hy-Vee or on-site for day-of admission at Camden Park.

$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.



FAQs

1) What is a MEGABAND?
A MEGABAND is a pass you can redeem at the Milan Harvest Festival for unlimited carnival rides each day of the Milan Harvest Festival.

2) What are the dates of the Milan Harvest Festival?
Thursday, August 29th – Monday, September 2th

3) What time does the carnival run each day of the festival?
• Thursday, August 29th - 5:00–10:00p
• Friday, August 30th- 5:00–11:00p
• Saturday, August 31st- Noon–11:00p
• Sunday, September 1st- Noon–11:00p
• Monday, September 2nd – Noon–4:00p

4) What if I only want a wristband for rides one day of the festival?
Individual day wristbands for unlimited carnival rides can be purchased each day of the event at the ticket booth.
• Thursday, August 29th - $25
• Friday, August 30th - $30
• Saturday, August 31st - $30
• Sunday, August 1st - $30
• Monday, September 2nd - $25

5) What if my wristband falls off during the festival?
When you redeem your MEGABAND pass at the ticket booth at the Milan Harvest Festival, you have the option to supply your name. If your band breaks or falls off, you can go to the ticket booth to redeem another one.

6) Do I need a MEGABAND to attend the Milan Harvest Festival?
No, there is no cost to attend the Milan Harvest Festival. The MEGABAND gets you unlimited carnival rides while the carnival is open.

7) When/where can I buy a MEGABAND pass?
MEGABAND passes are available for sale at the Milan Hy-Vee in advance for $75. Once the Festival begins on Thursday, August 29th at 5:00pm, MEGABAND passes will only be available for sale at the ticket booth at the Milan Harvest Festival.

Sponsors

2023 Sponsors

We would like to thank and honor our 2023 sponsors for making last years festival a success!