Colony Days

Colony Days 2026 - June 12th - June 14th, 2026

Celebrate summer, Palmer-style! Colony Days is a summer favorite for locals and visitors alike, filled with fun for everyone.

Entertain yourself with fun activities for the whole family. We’ll be hosting comical bed races, family friendly activities and other fun events! Peruse the maker’s market, where you’ll find a great variety of food, and the finest locally made Alaskan crafts. And definitely don’t miss our Colony Days Parade!

Hours

June 12th – 11am to 7pm

June 13th – 11am – 7pm

June 14th – 11am – 4pm

Colony Days Event Forms

Join the Fun at Colony Days!
Colony Days is a time for family, community, and celebration of the colonists who built Palmer. We invite you to be part of the festivities!

Below you’ll find links to:

• Vendor Applications – Sell your products, crafts, or food during Colony Days.
• Event Registration – Hosting an event? Submit the details and we’ll add it to the official Colony Days schedule.
• Parade Registration – March, ride, or perform in the annual Colony Days Parade.

Simply click the buttons below to apply and get involved in all the Colony Days excitement!

Colony Days Parade

Let’s have a parade! The Colony Days Parade, will take place Saturday, June 13th, at 11am in Downtown Palmer! Be sure to come out and find a great spot and to view the Parade, and enjoy! Can’t make the parade in-person? Listen to the livestream provided by Big Cabbage Radio by visiting their homepage www.bigcabbageradio.org.

Colony Days 2025 Sponsors

A huge thank you to all of our sponsors who help make this historic and beloved event happen! The Chamber, and the community, thank you for your support.