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SATURDAY JUNE 13, 2026
Celebrate the start of summer in downtown West Branch with a full day of live music, local shopping, all-ages activities, and small-town fun.
Schedule of Activities
Bear Tracks 5K +
1 Mile Bear Attack
7:00am - 10:00am
Heritage Square
This fun community run/walk is a great way to kick off a summer morning! Hosted by WBHS Girls Track & Field. Register by June 3 to guarantee your event T-shirt. Day-of registration will also be available from 7:00–7:45am. Race starts at 8am! Will start and end at Heritage Square (Main Street and S. Downey Street). All details and registration HERE.
Kids Bike Rodeo
10:00am-11:30am
Fire Station
Kids up to 4th grade are invited to ride their bikes to the West Branch Fire Department for a free Bike Rodeo! Enjoy a fun obstacle course, bike safety activities, and basic tune-ups hosted by the West Branch Lions Club and the West Branch Fire Department.
Summer Shopping
10:00pm-6:00pm
Downtown District
Enjoy some summer shopping on Main Street and beyond with extended hours and special offers at many of West Branch’s small businesses! Explore our locally owned boutiques, gift shops, restaurants, antiques, vintage finds, clothing, candy, and more while you eat, shop & explore downtown.
Downtown Discovery Passport
11:00am-5:00pm
Start in Heritage Square
Pick up a free Downtown Discovery Passport in Heritage Square from 11am–5pm and explore all the unique places to eat, shop & explore in historic downtown West Branch! This NEW, fun, interactive challenge encourages residents and visitors to complete activities and visit participating businesses as they shop, snack, sip, and explore their way around downtown. Everyone who turns in a Passport will receive a small gift, and participants who complete Passport challenges will have the chance to win even bigger prizes while discovering new favorite spots along the way! Hosted by Main Street West Branch.
Bingo in the Beer Garden
5:00pm-7:00pm
N. Downey Street
Enjoy an evening of food, drinks, laughs, and a little friendly competition at Community Bingo in the Beer Garden hosted by Main Street West Branch. This special outdoor edition is still open to all ages. Bingo cards are just $1 each per round (sold in packs of 5 or 10), with cash prizes awarded throughout 10 rounds of play over approximately two hours. Card sales begin at 4:00pm. Cash or Venmo accepted.
Please note: seats and tables may not be saved prior to 4:00pm, and no outside food or beverages are permitted in the beer garden. Food and drinks from local eateries will be available on site! Full rules HERE.
Street Party: Live Music featuring Birdchild
7:00pm-10:00pm
N. Downey Street
Close out the night with a FREE all-ages street dance featuring live music by Birdchild! Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a fun summer evening of music, dancing, food, and drinks in downtown West Branch. No outside beverages permitted. Food and drinks from local eateries will be available on site. Beer Garden hosted by The Downunder and Herb N Lou's. Live music hosted by Main Street West Branch.
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MEET THE BAND:
BIRDCHILD
Birdchild is bringing the soundtrack to Summer Kickoff in West Branch with a high-energy, feel-good performance that’s fun for all ages. This isn’t your typical cover band.
Birdchild takes today’s biggest hits — from Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, The Weeknd, and Miley Cyrus — and blends them with iconic favorites from the ’80s and beyond, including Tears for Fears, Peter Gabriel, and Fleetwood Mac. The result? A retro-meets-modern sound that’s upbeat, nostalgic, and totally danceable.
With vibrant visuals, crowd-pleasing songs, and nonstop energy, Birdchild turns every performance into a celebration. Bring the kids, bring your friends, support local by shopping small and enjoy a FREE street party and concert as we kick off summer together. Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 13, 2026 in West Branch, Iowa!
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