Dan Patch Days
June 25-28, 2026
Thank you for making Dan Patch Days 2026 a huge success again this year!
What an incredible weekend for our event! A huge thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Dan Patch Days with us. From the parade and live music to the food, fun, and community spirit - you made it unforgettable.
This event wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our amazing sponsors. Thank you for helping us keep this long-standing tradition alive and thriving. We cannot wait to do it all again this year!
SO! Mark your calendars, because 2027 will be here sooner than you think!
It is the mission of the Dan Patch Day Event organization to inspire, enlighten, and delight visitors to our annual event and then use the proceeds to help maintain and enhance other community organizations.
With proceeds from the 2025 Dan Patch Days event, our organization was excited to be able to donate $6,000 to the Scott County Sheriff's Reserve (Nov 2025).
Because of you…
Get Involved
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We need your help to make this year’s event another success!
Opportunities to volunteer for the Dan Patch Days event begin on the Thursday before the event and continue throughout the weekend.
If you are an individual or a group interested in volunteering at this year's Dan Patch Days, please email our planning committee at danpatchdaysmn@gmail.org or use the form on our contact page.Volunteers need to be at least 14 years of age and have parental consent if under the age of 18.
Volunteer opportunities include:
Setup: Thursday before the event (3 - 8 PM)
Friday morning (8 AM - 3 PM as needed)
and Saturday (9 AM - 12 PM)Tear Down and Clean Up: Sunday (time TBD)
Volunteers receive:
Dan Patch Days volunteer t-shirt
Bottle of water will be provided at check-in
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Dan Patch Days is looking for a variety of quality food vendors to participate and amaze the taste buds of our festival guests.
Being a food vendor at Dan Patch Days will give your business exposure to thousands of local and regional festival attendees. We will be limiting the number of food vendors at this year's event.Please email us at danpatchdaysmn@gmail.com or use the form on our contact page to request more information .
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► Parade Registration is Now Closed for 2026◄
You, your business, or your organization are formally invited to participate in the Dan Patch Days parade which is being held in downtown Savage.
We are very excited about our 31st Annual Parade.We are proud of our heritage, which includes being the home of the world-famous pacer “Dan Patch” and his owner Marion W. Savage, after whom the parade has been named.
Use the Registration link above or Contact Us for more information. Registration and Parade Fee must both be received to confirm your place in this year’s parade.
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If you are interested in being part of the largest event held in Savage – please let us know by emailing danpatchdaysmn@gmail.com or jump over to our contact page and fill out the form.
We welcome the extra hands and expertise.
This Year’s Friday Night Headliner!
The Fabulous Armadillos
This Year’s Saturday Night Headliner!
Gen X Jukebox
Upcoming Events | May - June 25 & 26
May through June, 2026
Dan Patch Horseshoe Hunt
Clues are available on the Dan Patch Historical Society website and posted at the Savage Library.
Free to participate.
A new clue is issued every Friday, starting at the end of May, until the horseshoe is found.
Who will be the big winners this year?
Thursday, June 25, 2026
The Savage Rotary
Craft Beer and Wine Tasting Fundraiser
7:00-9:00 pm | McColl Pond ELC Building
Tickets: $30 per ticket.
*No one under the age of 21 will be allowed at the beer/wine tasting event.
Tickets are available online or from either of these locations:
→ Marketplace Liquor, Savage Wine & Spirits,
→ member of the Savage Rotary Club
Sponsored by the Savage Rotary
Friday, June 26, 2026
Adult Night - $20 Cover
Dan Patch Days at Community Park
Gates open at 5:00 pm: Food trucks on site. Entrance can be pre-purchased here.
*Alcoholic beverages & cocktail tickets available for purchase: $8/ticket.
*No one under the age of 21 will be served. ID required. Bring cash to expedite your purchase—only a limited number of cash machines on site.
Drink tickets are good for Friday & Saturday
No Outside Coolers/Food Allowed!
Lawn Chairs are OK to bring.
6-7:45 pm: Live Music by The Odd Goods
8:30-11 pm:Headliner: The Fabulous Armadillos
Upcoming Saturday Events | June 27
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Dan Patch Days Grand Parade
Downtown Savage
10:00 am: Parade Lineup
11:00 am: Parade Starts
► Parade Registration is Now Closed for 2026 ◄
Click here for the → Parade Route Downtown Savage
Click here to download → 2026 Parade Line-up (PDF)
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Skateboard Events
Savage Skate Park: 13500 Dakota Ave., Savage
10:00 am: 3rd Lair Savage Skateboard Free Clinic (All Ages)
12:00 pm: 3rd Lair Savage Skateboard Contest (All Ages)
FREE Registration:
Register between 11-11:45 AM on the day of the event.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Dan Patch Days Events Continued…
Dan Patch Days at Community Park
12:00 pm-11:00 pm: Dan Patch Gates Open | Food & Drinks Available for Sale*
12:00-2:30 pm: This Old Horse
12:00-4:00 pm: Children’s Entrepreneur Market← REGISTER⭐
(SEE video above) Find them on FB& IG @KidsMarkets
12:00-5:00 pm: Scouts Mobile Inflatable Archery Range
12:00-9:00 pm: Kids Inflatables (Cost is $3 Tickets and $20 Unlimited Wristbands available at ticket booths)
1:00-4:00 pm: Business Expo
1:00-4:00 pm: Book Buggy
1:00-3:00 pm: Face Painting
2:00-3:00 pm: Meet & Greet with Princess Rapunzel
2:00-4:00 pm: Mini Ninja Warrior Dash Sponsored by Savage Rotary
2:00-4:00 pm: Games in the Park
2:00-5:00 pm: MVEC Safety Exhibit
3:00-6:00 pm: Bingo (presented by Prior Lake Savage Optimist Club)
3:30-4:00 pm: Cookie Eating Contest Sponsored by Eileen's Colossal Cookies ⭐ REGISTER→ Eileen's Colossal Cookie Eating Contest 2026
7:00 pm: On stage announcements from the Mayor and the Dan Patch Days Historical Society
7:00-11:00 pm: Live Music by Gen X Jukebox
8:30-9:00 pm: Sponsor Recognition on Main Stage
🎆🎇🎆 Dusk: Fireworks!
*Must be 21 years of age to be served, and all patrons will be asked to show a valid ID
Free Admission Family Day
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Savage Fire Department Pancake Breakfast
When: 7:00 am-12:00 pm
Where: Fire Station 2 – 13105 Dakota Ave, Savage (City Hall Campus)
Meet Our Featured Sponsors!
These brands are making a big impact on our Dan Patch Days event and in our communities. Show them some love by getting to know them and patronizing them whenever possible this year.
Click Above for Information About This Sponsor. City of Savage, 2026 Community Contributor | Find us on Facebook
Click Above for Information About This Sponsor. The Buckingham Companies, 2026 Platinum Sponsor | Find us on Facebook
Click Above for Information About This Sponsor. Burnsville Savage Lions Club, 2026 Platinum Sponsor | Find us online
Helpful Information
Friday Night Bands Schedule:
5:00pm: Gates Open | Food Trucks/Vendors | Alcoholic Beverages & Cocktails
6:00-7:45pm: Live Music
8:30-11:00pm: Live Music
(No Outside Coolers/Food Allowed!) (Lawn Chairs OK)
Saturday/Sunday Schedule:
Saturday is family day with free events, a business expo, and inflatables. See Schedule of Events for more details.
General Tickets: Friday Night Only cost $20 at the gate. Purchase tickets by clicking the box above. Saturday is Free for All.
Advice: Bring CASH to expedite buying drink tickets ($8 each ticket). Limited Cash Machines available on site.
Parking:
Limited Parking, so ride share or use Lyft/Uber.
** No Overnight Parking **