Boone, IA \u2013 April 20, 2026 \u2013 The Pufferbilly Days Festival Committee is thrilled to unveil the exciting lineup of events and entertainment scheduled for the 50th Anniversary of Pufferbilly Days celebration, set to take place on:<\/p>\n
Friday, September 18th through Sunday, September 20, 2026<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Established in 1976, the Pufferbilly Days Festival has become a beloved tradition in Boone, IA, celebrating the town\u2019s rich rail history and vibrant community spirit! To commemorate 50 years of Pufferbilly Fun, the theme for this year\u2019s Festival is\u00a0\u201cThrough the Decades.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n This year\u2019s festival promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring a diverse range of activities and entertainment for all ages. The highlight of the weekend will be Saturday Night\u2019s live DOUBLE performance<\/p>\n featuring Back in Black and 90\u2019s Rock Show.<\/p>\n \u00a0Back in Black<\/a>\u00a0is the #1 AC\/DC Cover Band in the Country with over 50k Followers. For over 20 years, Back in Black have been dedicated to bringing the sound, look, and capturing the raw power and excitement of AC\/DC to audiences across the nation and beyond. So authentic that AC\/DC auditioned their Singer, Darren Caperna, to replace Brian Johnson for their current world tour in 2016!\u00a0This experience and their history are shared in \u201cMy Stupid Tribute Band,\u201d<\/p>\n an award-winning music documentary released in 2023.<\/p>\n 90\u2019s Rock Show<\/a>\u00a0is the only 90\u2019s tribute band with a live string section! From Orange County California, 90\u2019s Rockshow brings to life the alternative and grunge hits of bands like Nirvana, No Doubt, Alanis Morrissette, Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, Stone Temple Pilots, Green Day, Blink 182, Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkins, Sublime, Third Eye Blind, Red Hot Chili Peppers, REM, The Foo Fighters, Goo Goo Dolls, Oasis, and many more. Grab your flannel shirts, lace up your Doc Martens, and prepare to journey back to the golden age of the 1990\u2019s!<\/p>\n In addition to the stellar entertainment lineup, the Pufferbilly Days Festival is proud to announce\u00a0Holly Larsen and Stan Moffitt as this year\u2019s Grand Marshalls<\/strong>. Holly is one of the originators of the Festival 50 years ago! She was the owner of Holly\u2019s Clothing Store in Downtown Boone for decades and a valued member of the Festival Committee for years. Holly is retired and lives in Boone. Stan Moffitt is a long-time businessman and Boone Community Supporter. His family business is Moffitt Ford in Boone. Stan is retired and resides in Boone.<\/p>\n The Pufferbilly Team isn\u2019t done with big announcements! Stay tuned for more about this year\u2019s event. As always, expect three days of Kids\u2019 events on top of live entertainment, great food, quirky contests, Sunday\u2019s Art in the Park, and more \u2013 all to celebrate Boone\u2019s robust history and our vibrant community!\u00a0<\/p>\n Mark your calendars in September and join us for a weekend filled with fun and memories at the 2026 Pufferbilly Days Festival!<\/p>\n For more information and updates, please follow\u00a0Pufferbilly Days<\/a>\u00a0on Facebook.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kwbg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2025-04-10-Boone-County-Chamber-logo-350x97.png\"){kind=logo}
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