2026 Ledgestone Open Event Schedule
The Ledgestone Open has always been more than a tournament — it’s a week-long celebration of disc golf. The 2026 event schedule brings back all the fan-favorite activities while expanding several key experiences, including Flex C-Tiers, downtown activations, and VIP perks.
With 17 Flex Start C-Tiers, three Disc Downtown events, and a deep lineup of clinics, competitions, and family-friendly attractions, this year’s festival atmosphere is bigger than ever.
Returning Core Events
All major Ledgestone side events return for 2026, including:
- Two Flymarts
- Disc Downtown Peoria
- Disc Downtown Morton
- Dye Academy
- Ice Cream Socials
- Pizza Parties
- Night Golf / Glo Rounds
- Long Drive & Putting Competitions
- Player Clinics
- Meet-and-Greets
- Live Entertainment
Each of these activations will receive upgrades to improve flow, accessibility, and overall player experience.
Expanded Flex Start Schedule
The 2026 tournament features 17 total Flex Start C-Tiers, providing players with more opportunities than ever to compete throughout the week.
Notable Highlights
- Two Flex events at Lake Eureka, giving players a rare opportunity to experience the DGPT layout under true tournament conditions
- The addition of Three Sisters to the Flex slate — a new highlight for 2026
These events remain one of the most popular components of Ledgestone week, offering casual competition and course exploration for all skill levels. In 2025, 1,844 players participated in a Flex C-Tier, with expectations of over 2,000 players in 2026.
Downtown Events & Family Activities
Ledgestone’s downtown presence continues to grow, with three Disc Downtown events and expanded activities focused on families and community engagement planned for 2026.
Expect
- Inflatable attractions
- A dedicated mini course
- Disc decorating opportunities
- Family-friendly games
- Local business activations
- The return of the Ledgestone Scavenger Hunt, supported by an expanded group of community partners
These events have become signature moments of Ledgestone week, bringing disc golf into the heart of Central Illinois.
VIP Enhancements for 2026
After the strong debut of the VIP Comfort Zones at Northwood and Eureka in 2025, Ledgestone is expanding the concept in 2026 with a third Comfort Zone, offering more shaded seating, upgraded viewing areas, and enhanced amenities.
Gold and Silver VIP Pass Holders Will Enjoy
- Exclusive early access to Flymart releases on Friday and Saturday
- Premium reserved seating
- Additional on-site hospitality perks
Last year’s Level Up Luna Flymart release created one of the most memorable moments of the event — and 2026’s VIP-exclusive drops will raise the bar again. What will we Level Up to this year?
A Unified Festival Week
The 2026 schedule blends competition, entertainment, community connection, and spectator experience into one cohesive festival atmosphere. Whether you’re playing, watching, or exploring downtown, the event offers something for every type of disc golf fan.
A complete event schedule is available at this link.
The 16th annual Ledgestone Open will take place July 30th to August 2nd, with registration opening 1/1/26 exclusively at Disc Golf Scene.
