Pioneer Oil Days

A project of the Bolivar Lions Club
June 21 - 28, 2026

Events from previous years

Genesee Valley Antique Tractor Pull
Genesee Valley Antique Tractor Pull
Euchre Tournament
Community Picnic
Community Picnic
Life Net helicopter at Shaner Field
Baldwin's tractor pull for kids
Boy Scout's spaghetti dinner
Free Fire Truck Rides for Youngsters
Ballon hats and toys at "Movie Under the Stars"
POD souvenir stand at Pioneer Oil Museum
Pioneer Oil Days Parade judges
Pioneer Oil Days Car Show
Pioneer Oil Days Car Show
Pioneer Oil Days Car Show
Pioneer Oil Days Car Show

Applications, Forms and Flyers

News and new Activities for 2026

The fireworks display last year was so successful that we and our many friends are going to bring it back for 2026 !!
We are introducing new options for car registrations and voting this year. Read about it here.
You can register for the car show online or you can still use the paper forms if you wish. Instructions for both are under the Summer Cruise Entry form button above.
If you register online, you do not need to complete the paper form

Event Schedule 2026 (click here to print)

Sunday June 21st
- Genesee Valley Antique Tractor Pull, Hahn and Schaffner, 9am
- Chicken B-B-Q at the tractor pull by Trailblazers Snowmobile Club
Monday June 22nd
- Lions Club Euchre Tournament at American Legion. Registration at 5:30pm, games start at 6:00pm.
- Cemetery Walk. 6:00 pm at Maple Lawn Cemetery
Tuesday June 23rd
- Lions Club Family Fun Night 5::00pm, Shaner Field featuring: Get the flyer here
  - Bolivar Lions Club Ice Cream Social at 5:00pm
  - Faith Bible Church Penny Carnival at 5:00pm
  - ACCORD Head Start Face Painting at 5:00pm
  - Methodist Church Bounce House at 5:00pm
  - YMCA After-School Program Fun & Games at 5:00pm
  - Baldwin Family Children's Tractor Pull - 6:30pm
Wednesday June 24th
- Music Show at 7:00, Happy 250th America!, featuring the Mosaic Women’s Choir, Genesee Valley Choir, and local students.
Thursday June 25th
- Bolivar Lions Club Scavenger Hunt. Registration at 5:45 p.m., Creative Team Contest at 6:00 p.m.
- Richburg-Wirt Historical Society Strawberry Shortcake Festival, Richburg-Wirt Museum. 4:30 - 7:30 pm. $7.00, kids 12 and under $4.00
- Kids Fire Truck Rides at Bolivar Fire Hall
- Movie Under the Stars, Bolivar Library Parking Lot, 9pm. Bring your own snacks. No alcohol.
Friday June 26th
- "Wall of Fame" Inductions, New Oil Museum at Hahn & Schaffner site 6:00pm
- Wine & Cheese Tasting, New Oil Museum at Hahn & Schaffner, 6:30-8pm
- Pioneer Oil Days Fireworks Show
Saturday June 27th
- Legion Auxiliary Breakfast 7-10:00 a.m., Pancakes and sausage, $10.00 p.p.
- Pioneer Oil Days Parade 10am
- Pioneer Oil Days Summer Cruise Car Show immediately after parade
- Duck Race, Main Street bridge, 12:00 noon
- Firemen's Chicken Bar-B-Q at the Fire Hall, noon until gone
- BCS – BRCS Alumni Banquet, Bolivar Country Club, 2-6 p.m.
- School Building Tours - See Alumni website for details
Sunday June 28th
- BRCS High School Graduation Starts at 1:00pm.