Plainfield Quaker Days
What started in the 1970s as the "Church Mouse Sale" has blossomed into a full weekend of fun, featuring an outdoor craft event with food, vendors, a lively parade, music, a car show, the Back Your Badge Marathon, and so much more. Set up on the front lawn, shop for local crafts, handmade items and more all day. The celebration will kick off with the Community parade, organized by the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce, starting at 10:00 AM.
Event Details
- Event Date: Thursday, Septemper 18th - Sunday, September 21st
- Address: Main Street Plainfield
- Cost: Free
- More Info: Website
Event Schedule
Here is a sneak peek at the entertainment events during the 46th Annual Quaker Days Festival.
| Date | Event | Location | Time |
| Thursday, September 18th | Music on Main | Downtown Plainfield | Gates Open: 6:00 PM Concert Begins: 7:00 PM |
| Saturday, September 20th | Quaker Day Craft & Community Festival | Plainfield Friends Church Lawn | 8:00 AM |
| Back Your Badge Kids Race | Downtown Plainfield Mainstreet | 9:00 AM | |
| Tethered Balloon Rides | Hummel Park Performing Arts Center | 6:30 PM | |
| U2 Tribute Band Concert | Hummel Park Performing Arts Centers | 7:00 PM | |
| Plainfield Sky Dance Drone Show | Hummel Park Performing Arts Center | 8:45 PM | |
| Sunday, September 21st | Back Your Badge Marathon 5K | Richard A. Carlucci Recreation Center | 7:30 AM |
* Schedule subject to change.
Plan Ahead
You can view the 2025 Parade Map on the official Quaker Day Parade here. Due to the Kids run, road closures will begin at 8:40 AM and are as follows: Highway 40 will be closed from Vestal to Carr Road. Be sure to plan accordingly and get your spots along U.S. 40 for the parade set up.
Top Activities
While Quaker Days is most known for its community parade, expect to find many other activities happening over the weekend, including:
- Music on Main Free Concert
- Back Your Badge 5K
- Plainfield Sky Dance Drone Show
- Finish Line Victory Party
Great Food
There will be a variety of food options available during Quaker Days. Stop at one of the food vendors on the Plainfield Friends Meeting Church Lawn, vendors you can expect to see are:
- Fruit Monster
- Goldies Donuts
- Flannel Canteen
- Dirty Soda