Jefferson Days of '59 has been a yearly celebration in the community since 1999. The festivities begin on the second Friday in July with the Community Social in the Park. Everyone from the community and surrounding area is welcome to enjoy free food, music, games and FIREWORKS at Tower Park!
Saturday is full of fun and games for kids of all ages! Activities take place in Tower Park, Main Street, Bud's Bar and various areas around town. Alumni from Jefferson High School also gather for their All School Reunion with the honor classes being every five years.
The last day of the celebration includes a chicken dinner, car show, horseshoe tournament and more!
A long weekend full of FUN, FOOD & FIREWORKS!
ACTIVITIES IN THE PARK
By the order of the Jefferson Police Department, there are absoultely NO unauthorized ATVs during any celebration events.
KEEP OUR PARK GREEN & CLEAN
Please be courteous and pick up after yourselves. The City of Jefferson & Days of '59 Committee would like to keep our event spaces looking great!
2018 Schedule
July 11, 2018
7:30 pm Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament (Bud’s Bar) – sponsored by Jefferson Fire & Rescue
July 12, 2018
6:30 pm 30+ T-Ball Game (Tower Park) – sponsored by Bud's Bar
Dusk Family Movie Night – (Tower Park)
*Concessions Available*
July 13, 2018
"Community Social in the Park"
6:00-8:00 pm Pork/Hot Dog Feed - prepared by Mike Dailey
6:30-8:30 pm Kids' Bounce House & Face Painting – sponsored by St. Peter’s Childcare & Preschool
Dusk Fireworks - by Lews Fireworks
July 14, 2018
8:00 am Sue Lulf Memorial 1.5mi., 5k or 10k Fun Run or Walk (Main Street)
8:00 am Men’s Slow Pitch Softball Tournament (Tower Park) – sponsored by JT’s Pub
8:00-11:00 am K.C. Pancake, Sausage & Egg Breakfast (St. Peter's Community Center)
11:00 am Poker Run (Bud’s Bar) *Registration @ 11am – Kickstands Up @ Noon*
11:00 am Toad Races (Tower Park)
Noon Sand Pile Mystery Hunt: 6 & under (Tower Park) – sponsored by Campbell Grading
Noon-3:00 pm Kids’ Carnival Games (Tower Park) $
12:30-1:30pm Sidewalk Art (Main Street)
12:30-4:00pm Craft & Vendor Fair (Main Street)
2:00 pm The Ultimate Challenges: ages 7-12 (Tower Park)
2:00 pm Adult Cornhole Toss Tournament (Bud’s Bar)
6:00 pm JHS Alumni Social, Banquet & Dance (Jefferson Community Center)
July 15, 2018
11:30 am-2:00 pm Firemen's Chicken Dinner (Jefferson Community Center)
Buy advance tickets from Jefferson Fire & Rescue members – Limited tickets available at the gate
Noon-5:00 pm Firemen’s Car Show (Main Street)
Noon Pairs Horseshoe Tournament (Bud's Bar)
3:30 pm Car Show Trophy Presentation (Main Street)