Get ready to grab your fork and bring the whole family to the Centerville Square for Pancake Day 2026, a full day of food, entertainment, games and activities for all ages.
The celebration gets underway at 8 a.m. on the Centerville Square with the Pancake Day 5K, 10K Fun Run and 1.3-mile Walk. On-site registration will be available beginning at 7 a.m.
At 8:30 a.m., the Cribbage Tournament begins at City Hall, followed by the invocation, National Anthem and flag raising at 8:55 a.m.
The Pancake Tent opens at 9 a.m., serving free pancakes to attendees, along with $5 gourmet pancakes. This year, free gourmet pancakes will also be available for veterans and active-duty service members as a special thank-you for their service.
There will be plenty happening around the square throughout the morning. The Information Trailer, Ruth Ann Dickerson Memorial Milk Tent and Beverage Garden all open at 9 a.m. Wildfire Creative will also take the North Stage.
At 10 a.m., the Kiddie Parade begins, with registration and lineup taking place between 8:30 and 9:20 a.m. Families can also enjoy free caricatures and face painting on the South Lawn from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The entertainment continues with DXP performing at 10:30 a.m., followed by a magic show from Jonathan May in the Band Shell.
At 11:30 a.m., enjoy performances by Korey Shondel and Studio B & Company, along with Jonathan May’s balloon animals in the Band Shell.
With plenty of pancakes, live entertainment, family activities and fun throughout the day, Pancake Day 2026 is shaping up to be a great community celebration on the Centerville Square.
📍 Location: Centerville Square, Centerville, Iowa
