WAMBO IS BACK – THIS WEEKEND IN WALLACEBURG!
One of Canada’s largest transportation shows, WAMBO features Antique Boats, Antique, Classic & Specialty Cars, Fire Trucks, & Motorcycles. Other popular displays include Models & Toys, Art in the Park and new this year is the Downtown BIA Farmers Market Located Southside with access off Murray St at King St (look for the signs) starting Sat at 8 am.
HEADLINING ENTERTAINMENT – MAIN STAGE IN DOWNTOWN WALLACEBURG
Friday, August 12 @ 9PM – Ray Whaling Band
Saturday, August 13 @ 7pm – Dreamer – Supertramp Tribute Band
| Events – Friday, August 12 | |
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| 5:00 pm | Opening Ceremonies & bell ringing at Wallaceburg Civic Park (near fountain) |
| All Day | Arrival of boats on the Sydenham River |
| 4:30 – | Knights of Columbus BBQ at James & Nelson St., with live music. |
| 5pm – Midnight | Refreshment Tent – James St. Municipal Parking Lot |
| 5:00 – 9:00 pm | Terry Glover Memorial Cruise 5pm gathering at Canadian Tire (74 McNaughton Ave). Cruise to start at 7pm to Dresden and back. |
| 9:00 – | Ray Whaling Band live on the Main Stage in downtown Wallaceburg. Be sure to bring lawn chairs! |
| Events – Saturday, August 13 | |
|---|---|
| 8:00 am – 5 pm | Downtown BIA Farmers Market Located Southside with access off Murray St at King St (look for the signs) |
| 8:00 am – 5 pm | Boats along Sydenham River |
| 8:00 – 11:00 am | Knights of Columbus Breakfast – James St Municipal Parking Lot |
| 8:00 am – 5 pm | Cars & Motorcycles on James St. |
| 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | Fire Truck Show registration till noon – Wallace St., east of Hope St. & WAMBO Tour Wagon Stop |
| 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | Art in the Park / Crafts – grassy area on the North side of the river next to Wallaceburg’s Adult Activity Centre/Public Library. |
| 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | Product / Direct Marketing Tables – South Side |
| 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | Wallaceburg & District Museum – Rope making, face painting, giant plinko and dunk tank. King St. South Side. |
| 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Soap Box Racing Practice and Time Trials on South Side |
| 1:00 pm | Soap Box Racing on South Side |
| 12:00 pm – Midnight | Refreshment Test – James St. Municipal Parking Lot. Afternoon entertainment |
| 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Karaoke tent by the Wallaceburg Library with DJ’s Mike & Melody Shepley. |
| 1:00 pm | Leave Those Kids Alone live at James St. municipal parking lot. |
| 1:00 pm | Lawn Tractor Pull – 6750 Baseline Rd Wallaceburg (West of bridge) |
| 2:00 pm | Participants BBQ draw at the Radio station |
| 3:00 pm | Fire Truck Parade |
| 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Awards Ceremonies for Cars – there will be a People’s Choice Ballot Box available for spectators to vote. |
| 7:00 pm – | Dreamer – Supertramp Tribute Band performing live at James St. municipal parking lot. Be sure to bring lawn chairs! |
| Sunday Events – Sunday, August 14 | |
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| 10:00 – 11:30 am | Interdenominational Church Service – James St. Municipal Parking Lot. |
