Judy FAN Festival Schedule of Events

Thursday

9:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Museum Open Hours

  • Check-in available at the museum
  • Judy music and movies playing in the party room with light snacks

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner

  • Pre-Order and pay for Food (from Smoke on the Water) or order your own food to Museum Party Room. https://www.smokeonthewaterwinery.com/ 
  • Birthday Cake
  • Judy Mocktails available for purchase

Friday

9:00 a.m. Favorites from the Archives with Museum Curator, John Kelsch

10:00 a.m. Guided Museum Tour with Museum Curator, John Kelsch

LUNCH – On Your Own

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Candle Making Event

  • Held at the Old Central School's "Charmed Candles" in Downtown Grand Rapids. https://charmedcustomcandles.com
  • Pay at the event
  • Judy movies will be playing in the party room also

DINNER – On Your Own

6:30 – 8:00 p.m. – Judy Bargo at Klockow Brewing Company

  • https://klockowbrewing.com/
  • Everyone’s favorite Judy Themed Bingo!
  • Food Truck typically on-site 

Saturday

Wear Dorothy Gingham day!

9:00 a.m. Favorites from the Archives with John Kelch Part 2

10:00 a.m. – Mini Golf Course Fundraiser Update

  • Get the latest updates on the ADA Compliant Wizard of Oz Themed Mini Golf Course from Executive Director, Janie Heitz

11:00 a.m. Ruby Slipper Theft Tour with John Kelsch

LUNCH – On Your Own

1:30p.m.– Judy Trivia at museum 

2:45 – 3:15p.m. – Group Photo and Ice Cream Social at museum

3:30 – 4:30p.m. – Show and Tell / Fan Marketplace at museum 

  • Bring your favorite Judy items to display

6:00 – 8:00p.m. – Ruby Red Handed Documentary and Pizza Party in Museum Party Room (pre-payment for food required).

Sunday

  • Judy Movies playing in the party room. 
  • Last chance for gift shop items!

Purchase a Membership

All fan festival visitors must have an active museum membership

2026 Fan Festival

June 11 – 14, 2026

No extra charge for the weekend, but any free will donations are welcome!

Reach out if you have any questions!

The Wizard of Oz 1939

Created by fans, for fans.
Be part of the story.

This special 2026 reunion is powered by the people who love Judy most. Come make memories with us. For questions on the weekend please email: judygarlandweekend@gmail.com