Lace up those sneakers and meet at the Boone High School Gym for a fun basketball competition!
Competition begins Sunday, September 22nd at 9am.

2024 Pufferbilly Days 3×3 Tournament

We will be having a bracket style tournament Saturday afternoon starting at 2pm at the Boone Middle School soccer fields. Championship games may be played Sunday afternoon (time dependent). Games will be played 3v3 with a minimum of 2 games guaranteed for each team. Games will have 20 minute halves. Championship games for 1st-4th place will have prizes awarded. Registration is available for anyone 8U and up.

In keeping with this year’s theme “Rock the Rails” please come up with a rock themed name for your team. Your team will also need matching shirts/outfits for play. Each team can have a maximum of 6 players. Registration is $150 per team.

Individual “free agent” registration is also available. It is $35 per person. You will be placed on a team with others in your age group.

Supported by Boone Soccer Club!

The annual Pufferbilly Days 5K & 10 K will be held on September 21st!

Registration link posted! https://runsignup.com/Race/IA/Boone/Pufferbilly

Thank you to Live Hydration for sponsoring!

Don’t miss out on this favored Pufferbilly Days tradition!
Saturday, September 21 st at 9:30 AM

THEME: The 2024 Pufferbilly Days theme is “Rock the Rails”

Pufferbilly Days Parade Policies

All entries are subject to the approval of the parade committee with support from the Pufferbilly Days
Steering Committee. Decisions are final.

ENTRY TYPES:

Floats – Judging scores will be decided by combining the scores from three areas:
Creative use of theme – crowd appeal, use of new and innovative ideas
Construction – quality of workmanship, use of materials
Details – animation, overall creativity, amount of work involved
Marching Units – These entries are open to any unit marching on foot and can be something any creative
group can form. The parade must be kept moving to not create large gaps along the route, so a routine that
keeps the group moving is necessary.
Politicians – All political entries should reach out to the Parade Chair, Janet Schultz for further instruction.

Please call 515-230-0977 or expect a phone call upon receipt of your application.

RESTRICTIONS
For safety purposes, nothing is to be thrown from moving vehicles. Walkers are permitted to hand out candy or novelty giveaways. Do NOT hand out brochures, coupons, or other paper items, as they are often left behind as litter. Groups whose handouts are found as litter after the parade will be banned from future parade participation.

The parade will be limited to 100 entries.

Entrants with animal units are expected to clean up after their animals in the parade lineup area and throughout the parade route. Please bring your own pooper-scooper!

*Company vehicles are allowed in the parade if they are pulling a float or are decorated with emphasis on the parade theme.

PARADE LINEUP INSTRUCTIONS
In mid-August, all approved entries will receive detailed instructions for the parade lineup, including the number
in the parade and what time to line up based on their assigned number.

*DEADLINE
All entries postmarked after August 15 must include a $20 late fee, bringing the entry total to $45.

Thank you to Union Pacific for sponsoring!

More info and a sign up form to come!

Art in the Park | Sunday, September 22, 2024
10 AM to 4 PM

REGISTRATION CLOSED

For years, Art in the Park has served the whole family with Handcrafted Art Fair

Come, eat and vote!

More details to come!  Thanks to our sponsor Members 1st Community Credit Union!

The place to meet up!

Open Friday after 5pm and Saturday after 12N.

Beer tickets can be purchased at ticket booth, must be 21+

2024 Pufferbilly Days Bingo

Friday, September 20, 2024: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, September 21, 2024: 3:30p-5p

VETERAN’S PARK ON 9th and STORY

Thank you to Boone Bank & Trust for sponsoring!

THE CARNIVAL IS BACK TO ROCK THE RAILS THIS PUFFERBILLY DAYS!
Friday, September 20th from 5 PM – 10 PM
Saturday, September 21st from 11 AM – 10 PM

Thank you to the City of Boone for sponsoring!

Hosted by the Tall Corn Car Club, we look forward to seeing Story Street filled with classic cars to kick off our festival weekend. There is no fee to enter the show.

Friday, September 20th from 5pm-9pm.

Thanks to Moffitts in Boone for sponsoring this event!

Join us in the Boone High School Auditorium at 9am on Sunday, September 22nd.

Come together for a community – wide worship service along with breakfast!

Everyone welcome and encouraged to attend- (plus it’s all FREE!)

 Thank you to Fortress Construction for sponsoring!

Downtown Boone | Art & Craft Vendors
Friday and Saturday, September 20th – 21st

Join us in supporting local makers, creators, and artisans downtown during Pufferbilly Days on Friday and Saturday!

2024 Pufferbilly Days Food Court

September 20-22, 2024

Join us downtown Boone

Grab a variety of options from new and well-loved food trucks!

Do you have what it takes to be a Pufferbilly Food Vendor?  Pull up our Food Vendor Application form to find out more.

Primary Location: There will be a downtown food court centrally located in the festival’s activities
and entertainment area on Friday and Saturday, September 20-21, 2024. There will be a limit of 6
downtown food vendors. Fairgrounds Location: We will allow one or two food vendors to set up at
the Boone County Fairgrounds, which is the location of the Train Collectors Swap Meet and Mud
Volleyball Tournament. This location setup will be on Saturday and Sunday, September 21-22,
2024. There will be a limit of 2 Fairgrounds food vendors.

VENDOR REQUIREMENTS
• Contribute a diverse and interesting food/drink/dessert menu to the festival.
• Set pricing in competitive range with other vendors.
• Supply your proposed menu with your application. o Only approved menu items may be served
at the festival.
o Vendors are prohibited from selling beer, wine, brats, or hot dogs.
• City of Boone Mobile Food Vendor Permit on file in the current calendar year.
• Provide a current Sales Tax Permit Number on the application as well as proof of insurance.
• Be aware of Iowa State Regulations governing off-premise sales.
• Maintain a clean space during and following the festival. Any trash or grease buckets left behind
will result in loss of future vendor opportunities. It is the vendor’s responsibility to provide a clean
working environment.

• Your state mobile license and a copy of your driver’s license. Please have this turned in to the chamber office by 9/1/24
if not turned in you WILL forfeit your spot with NO refund.

Please obtain a city mobile food permit (There is a $20 fee) at:
https://ia.accessgov.com/boone/Forms/Page/boone/peddler-permit/1

You will need: a criminal background check, (There is a $15 fee)
https://stateofiowa.seamlessdocs.com/f/DPS_DCI_Criminal_History_Billing_and_Request_Form

Grease may NOT be dumped in the street or storm sewers.

APPLICATION REVIEW The preferred deadline for all food vendors is June 1, 2024. A completed
application includes the first page of this document, a copy of the menu with pricing, proof of
insurance, and vendor fee. All vendor applications will be reviewed by the Food Court Committee
with support from the Steering Committee. Decisions are final. If a vendor application is not
accepted for any reason before the festival date, payment will be refunded in full.

VENDOR SETUP DETAILS
All approved vendors will be notified and will receive detailed instructions for setup,
including the specific dates and times when the festival electrician will be available to assist with setup.

Questions? Email events@boonecountychamber.com

Join us Friday, September 20th, out on the green space for a family-friendly party!

Don’t miss out on Orphan Annie & The Hot Mess!

Pufferbilly Days Committee Announces 2024 Grand Marshal

George Eckstein

2024 Pufferbilly Days Memorabilia Booth

Downtown

“Rock the Rails”

2024 Collectors tees, hats, buttons, stickers, and koozies will be available

at the downtown Merch & Memorabilia booth during the festival.

2024 Sponsors

Kick off The 2024 Pufferbilly Days Festival with Mud Volleyball at the Boone County Fairgrounds! Please note- the Mud Volleyball Tourney will be Sunday, September 15th at 10am!

MUD VOLLEYBALL SIGN UP IS LIVE!
To secure your spot, both REGISTRATION and TEAM FEES must be processed.

REGISTER YOUR TEAM HERE: https://forms.gle/kXeC2ZinftmqrbKd8
PAY TEAM FEES HERE: https://www.chamberdata.net/EvtListing.aspx?dbid2=iaboon…

Thank you again to Elite Construction and Elite Outdoor Solutions for sponsoring the 2024 Mud Volleyball Tourney!

2024 Pufferbilly Days Opening Ceremony

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Kick off the 47th Pufferbilly Days Festival

Sunday, September 22, 2024
McHose Park

Bring your dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, groundhogs, bearded dragons and any other pet out for the annual Puffer Pet show!

Sponsored by Pet Supplies Plus.

Calling all photographers! This is your chance to showcase those beautiful pictures you have taken!

This contest will run from Friday, September 20th – Sunday, September 22nd.

The following retailers will be hosting the contest:

Paradox

Boone Movie Theater

Houndstooth Haberdashery

Ema’s Elegance

Infamous Tattoo

Melissa Bell Photography

Join us Saturday at 8th & Story– live music, quirky contests, entertainment, kids fun and more – all free!  Starts right after the parade- and lasts until the Main Stage music begins.  Schedule to come!

FREE LIVE MUSIC SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Presenting:

HEADLINER:

THE PORK TORNADOES

The Midwest’s favorite party band – 18M views, 1.3M streams and featured in Rolling Stone!

THANK YOU TO OUR MAIN STAGE SPONSORS:

Mid-Iowa Anesthesia & Pain Services

Feeling strong? On Saturday, September 21st, you will have the opportunity to prove that to the community! Spike driving presents a unique challenge that represents Boone’s rich history with railways. To participate, gear up for some heavy lifting and see how fast you can hammer a railway spike into the train tracks. Don’t be deceived – this is harder than it looks!

Stay tuned for more information to come!

Thanks to Pritchard Brothers Plumbing & Heating

The annual Tennis Tournament will be held at the McHose Tennis Courts on Sunday, September 22nd at 12:00pm.

Thank you to People’s Bank for sponsoring!

2024 Pufferbilly Days Model Train Show & Swap Meet

September 21st & 22nd from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Boone County Fairgrounds Commercial Exhibits Building / 1601 Industrial Park Road, Boone, Iowa 50036

Admission – $5 (12 & Under Free with Paid Adult) / Free Parking
Questions? Contact Janet Schultz by phone at (515) 230-0977 or email at mzengr2020@msn.com.

VENDOR INFORMATION

You are invited to be a part of the annual Pufferbilly Days Train Show and Swap Meet!

TABLE REGISTRATION – $20 PER TABLE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 (9 AM – 3 PM)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 (9 AM – 3 PM)

• Location: Pufferbilly Day is celebrated in the downtown business district. The Train Collectors Swap Meet will be located at the Boone County Fairgrounds Commercial Building, 1601 Industrial Park Rd, Boone IA, 50036. Other festival activities will be taking place nearby with food vendors located in the area to accommodate vendors and customers.
• Hours of Operation: Vendors may set up on Friday between 11-7pm or Saturday starting at 7am. Show hours are from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday and 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Sunday. Vendors MUST remain open for the duration of set hours. Vendors are responsible for putting up their own tables during setup, then cleaning up their area, returning their tables, and vacating the building by 6:00 pm on Sunday.
• Parking: Parking is free and available immediately outside the Commercial Building on both hard and grass surfaces.
• Booths: Pricing is $20 for an 8’ table. Table availability is limited and tables will be allocated on a first-come first-serve basis. Vendors are welcome to bring their own tables, shelving, and displays.
• Restrooms are available and the building is climate controlled.
• Merchandise: Vendors are prohibited from selling food and beverages. The Steering Committee reserves the right to disallow the selling or display of offensive/inappropriate material at its discretion.
• Tax ID: Vendors are expected to provide a valid Tax ID number on the application. Vendors must also comply with sales tax obligations and reporting requirements.
• Deadlines: Priority registration must be postmarked by  August 1st, 2024. Registrations postmarked after that date must include a $25 late fee, totaling the registration to $45. No registrations will be accepted after August 15th, 2024. An email confirmation with your booth assignment, map, and setup details will be sent to the email address listed on the form.

There are no refunds after your application has been selected for participation in the event. Register early – spaces are limited, and tables will go fast!

We look forward to hosting you at the event!

Thank you to TA’s Tree Service, Saints Avenue Cafe, and Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad for sponsoring!

Come and ride the Trolley this Pufferbilly weekend.

Trolley Schedule and Pricing

• Ride to Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad depot and museum and return
• Most Saturdays from Memorial Day Weekend through October 31
• Trolley operates from 10:00 AM through 4:00 PM
• Tickets are $2 for adults – children free when accompanied by a fare-paying adult
• Tickets are available for purchase from the motorman on board the trolley
• Tickets do not include museum admission
• Due to the age and history of this car, it is not ADA accessible

For more information click here.