KJ Day football tournament and community festival
In Memory of KJ

KJ Day: Football Tournament 2026

A community and fundraising event promoting peace, unity, mentorship, remembrance, and positive engagement.

Every dollar from KJ Day goes toward The Promised Land — our first Youth Development Center.

Date
August 1, 2026
Time
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location
Smith Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Attendance
200–500+ expected
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Pick how you join the day

Whether you're competing, performing, or selling — choose your spot below. Spaces are limited, and every fee goes straight toward building The Promised Land.

Early-bird pricing ends July 1, 2026 — save on every registration.

Players & Teams

Compete in the football tournament as an individual or a full team.

$25 player · $175 team
Register to Play

Performers

Take the stage. Upload your clean track for approval.

$25 per slot
Sign Up to Perform

Vendors

Bring your booth, food, or pop-up shop. Only 10 slots. Deadline July 5, 2026.

$150 per slot
Become a Vendor

Play Kickball — Free

Join the community kickball game — free to play and fun for all ages. Only 24 spots available, and players get 25% off a KJ Day '26 t-shirt.

Sign Up for Kickball

Sponsor a Team

Cover the $210 entry fee for one or more teams so kids can play for free. You'll get a code to share — teams redeem it at registration.

Sponsor a Team
The Experience

A full day of community & joy

7-on-7 Football Tournament
Kickball Opening Game
Live DJ
Live Performances
Food Vendors
Pop-Up Shops
Community Speakers
Community Resources
Photography & Videography
Balloon Memorial Release
Family Activities
Stationary Carnival Games
Event Schedule

How the day unfolds

  1. 10:00 – 10:15 AM

    Welcome, DJ, Meet & Greet

  2. 10:15 – 11:25 AM

    Kickball Game

  3. 11:30 – 11:45 AM

    Balloon Release & Moment of Reflection

  4. 11:45 – 11:55 AM

    Opening Remarks / Event Purpose

  5. 12:00 – 12:35 PM

    Quarterfinal 1

  6. 12:40 – 12:50 PM

    Performance 1

  7. 12:55 – 1:30 PM

    Quarterfinal 2

  8. 1:35 – 1:45 PM

    Performance 2

  9. 1:50 – 2:25 PM

    Quarterfinal 3

  10. 2:30 – 2:40 PM

    Performance 3

  11. 2:45 – 3:20 PM

    Quarterfinal 4

  12. 3:25 – 3:35 PM

    Community Speaker #1

  13. 3:40 – 4:15 PM

    Semifinal 1

  14. 4:20 – 4:30 PM

    Performance 4

  15. 4:35 – 5:10 PM

    Semifinal 2

  16. 5:15 – 5:25 PM

    Community Speaker #2 / Sponsor Recognition

  17. 5:30 – 6:10 PM

    Championship Game

  18. 6:10 – 6:20 PM

    Performance 5

  19. 6:20 – 6:35 PM

    Awards Ceremony

  20. 6:35 – 6:50 PM

    Founder Speech: The Promised Land Vision

  21. 6:50 – 7:00 PM

    Closing Prayer

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