As the days edge towards the end of summer, the City of Coralville invites you to celebrate friends, family, and neighbors with a block party festival on 5th Street! This annual event began in 2016 and is held on the second Saturday in August.
Coralville’s 5th Street Social celebrates the tradition of the street dances of the 1950s through the 1970s by featuring music, food, local brews, children’s activities, and a classic car show and shine. Street dances were a popular activity on 5th Street (also known as Historic Route 6) over several decades in the mid-1900s.
All activities are free; food and beverages are available for purchase from street vendors and local restaurants. Visit https://www.coralville.org/849/5th-Street-Social for complete details and updates.
Schedule of Events
Kid Zone (4-8 PM)
Enjoy inflatables and interactive kids booths up and down the festival area, along with giant games of Jenga, Tic Tac Toe, Connect Four, checkers, and others! Join the kids for these activities at 10th Avenue & 5th Street:
- Bags
- Can Jam
- Garbage Can Pong
- Nine Square in the Air
Chalk It Up
An area at the east end of 5th Street Social will be set aside for creating works of art in chalk. Sidewalk chalk provided.
Car Show (4-8 PM)
At the Classy Chassy Cruisers Show N Shine, see classic cars parked on 5th Street (9th Avenue to 12th Avenue). Car owners check in at 10th Avenue and 5th Street to park.
Main Stage Entertainment (5th Street and 8th Avenue) Bring your lawn chairs!
4-6:30 PM – Ruari Brownell
7:15-10 PM – Foxhill Troubadors
Second Stage (5th St. and 10th Ave.) bands will be announced soon.
Beverage Garden
Featuring craft beers from Johnson County craft breweries Big Grove Brewery, Backpocket Brewery, ReUnion Brewery, and Sutliff Cider Co. (no cup charge; cups provided). Costs: $6 per beverage ticket, or 4 beverage tickets for $20, for a 16-ounce pour. IDs checked and wristband required for alcohol consumption. Due to state law, alcoholic beverages must remain in the beverage garden. Cash or credit card will be accepted for ticket sales.
Business Open Houses
Visit 5th Street businesses along 5th Street Social, with prize drawings and specials throughout the evening.