August 17th – 24th, 2025
Gladiolus Days is St. Charles annual festival in honor of the late Carl Fischer, who was the worlds leading hybridizer of new and distinctive gladiolus. He received numerous awards for his achievements, including the Society of the American Florists Gold Medal Award. He also received 80 awards for his “All American” varieties as well as the proven old timers. He established Noweta Gardens in 1945 and grew fields of Gladiolus in and around St. Charles for decades.
The 2025 Button was designed by Hattie Lee Haugen (Click here to see full photo)
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| Sunday | Gladiolus Days Pageants | $5.00 | (Free with a Button) |
| Monday | Treasure Hunt | ||
| Tuesday | Golf Tournament | ||
| Wednesday | WOW (What’s on Wednesday) | ||
| Thursday Night | Moose Lodge Comedy Show | $20.00 | |
| Friday Night | Street Dance – | $10.00 | (Only $5.00 with a Button) |
| Saturday Night | Street Dance – | $10.00 | (Only $5.00 with a Button) |
| Sunday | Parade | ||
The 2025 Road Race is hosted by the Cross Country Team. If you have questions Please call Community Education Office 507-932-4910 ext. 5
What has been part of Gladiolus Days for over 10 years, has grown into one of the premier Tractor Show events of the area. Featuring over 150 tractors from all brands and years, the collection of farming implement and specialty equipment is AMAZING! The tractor show runs Friday to Sunday of Gladiolus Days and is held at the Winona County Fairgrounds. With FREE parking, stop on in and tour the grounds and watch a real saw mill, or see how a real corn shredding machine works.
Check out the 30-plus craft and flea market vendors, sample some of the great food from area vendors, or check out the classic car show or area’s best in flat track motorcycle racing. Fun for the whole family with inflatables, kids tractor driving, pedal pull, model train displays, an 1860s baseball game, petting zoo, music and SO MUCH MORE. Click on the full schedule of events for days and times.
Gladiolus Days
Co-Ed Sandlot Volleyball Tournament
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Pool Play/Double Elimination Tournament (A & B Divisions)
All participants must be a high school graduate.
Each team will consist of 3 men & 3 women. You may play with more women than men. You must have 4 players & 1 must be a male.
Each team should supply their own volleyball.
Games will start at 8:00 am.
All games will be called yourself, no officials.
Concessions stand available.
The City of St. Charles is not responsible for any injuries, damages or lost/stolen items.
Registration Deadline: August 15th, 2025.
Entry fee is $60.00
Payment must accompany registration. Payment of entry fee will be considered acknowledgment of tournament rules.
Online registration is available for glad days sand volleyball tournament using this registration link or QR Code
