Solon Beef Days

Solon Beef Days Since its start in 1971 we've been growing and going strong ever since. Beef Days is held every year

An awesome show!
07/20/2026

An awesome show!

What a night at Solon Beef Days! 🤘🎶

A huge thank-you to everyone who came out to see us—our longtime supporters and all the new faces we met in the crowd. You brought the energy, sang along, and made it a night we won’t forget!

We were honored to perform at such an awesome community event. Thank you to the Beef Days organizers and volunteers for the countless hours of planning and hard work, and to the City of Solon workers who put in so much time behind the scenes to make the entire weekend possible. Your efforts do not go unnoticed!

Did you grab any pictures or videos during our performance? Drop them in the comments or tag Mill Creek Band—we’d love to see the show from your point of view!

Next up: Friday, August 14 at Big Grove Brewery from 6–9 PM! We hope to see you there! 🍻🎸

Solon Beef Days
City of Solon
C N J Sound
Big Grove Brewery
Iowa Live Music

What a great 1st Annual Scott Kleppe Memorial Fishing Derby!
07/20/2026

What a great 1st Annual Scott Kleppe Memorial Fishing Derby!

The streets are back to normal, the tents are down and another Solon Beef Days weekend is officially in the books. What ...
07/20/2026

The streets are back to normal, the tents are down and another Solon Beef Days weekend is officially in the books. What an incredible weekend it was!

It is hard to believe that an event of this size is planned entirely by volunteers. Months of meetings, phone calls, organizing, problem-solving and behind-the-scenes work all come together for one unforgettable weekend—and it would not be possible without the amazing people who give so much of their time to make it happen.

A very special thank-you to our Beef Days committee, including our co-presidents and vice president, for their leadership, dedication and countless hours of work once again this year. Your commitment to this tradition and to our community is truly remarkable.

Thank you to every volunteer who served drinks, worked a booth, cooked food, set up tents, cleaned streets, organized events, helped with the parade, welcomed visitors and stepped in wherever needed. Thank you to our sponsors, whose generosity makes this entire celebration possible. Thank you to our local businesses, city crews, first responders, community organizations, vendors, performers and everyone who worked behind the scenes.

And most of all, thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated with us. Solon Beef Days is more than a festival—it is a reflection of the incredible community we are lucky to call home.

Until next year—thank you for another amazing Solon Beef Days!

"The greatest tradition in Eastern Iowa"We agree.
07/20/2026

"The greatest tradition in Eastern Iowa"

We agree.

The greatest tradition in Eastern Iowa! The Solon Beef Days hay bale toss. It is streaming live on the Iowa's News Now YouTube channel beginning at 7 PM.

Winner winner winner!
07/20/2026

Winner winner winner!

Iowa football OL Cael Winter wins 2026 Solon Beef Days Hay Bale Toss | See link below ⬇️

📸 Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Citizen

07/20/2026

Watch players from the Iowa Hawkeyes football team compete in the Solon Beef Days Hay Bale Toss on Friday, July 17, 2026. Cael Winter took the title. See link below ⬇️

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07/20/2026

A great haybale toss!

Love seeing the articles flow in of our amazing weekend!
07/20/2026

Love seeing the articles flow in of our amazing weekend!

Photos: See Solon Beef Days come alive as hay bales soar, carnival lights glow, and streets are packed on a July night. See link below ⬇️

📸 Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Citizen

A real good time!
07/19/2026

A real good time!

𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐟 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬. 𝐖𝐎𝐖.

Thank you.

Our hometown showed up in a big way.

Getting the opportunity to headline Beef Days for the first time is something we’ll never forget. Looking out from that stage and seeing Main Street packed with friends, family, and familiar faces was incredibly special.

Thank you to everyone who came out, sang along, danced, and made it a night we’ll be talking about for years.

We love this town. ❤️🤘

Address

100-110 S Dubuque Street
Solon, IA
52333

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm
Saturday 7am - 6pm
Sunday 7am - 6pm

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