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, Craft Tables and Souvenirs.
Enjoy your choice of entertainment at various locations around town, including Dance, Live Music, Karaoke, a Soap Box Derby, Police Boat & Fire Truck Parades as well as the very popular Terry Glover Dream Cruise. Refreshments are plentiful with food, snacks and beverages all around town and a licensed tent at the main stage.
NEW THIS YEAR: Community Boat Parade, Mini Garden Tractor Pull & WAMBO Open Paddle.
WAMBO has something for everyone and ADMISSION IS FREE!
Moondog Howlers – Fri Night
Moondog Howlers is a dynamic blues band that exudes energy. It incorporates an up-tempo repertoire, guaranteed to get you grooving. “Moondog Howlers is a great band and has one of the best rhythm sections going. These guys know how to get a crowd moving!” ~ Al Lerman, Fathead.
The guys have been fortunate to have shared stages with many national and international recording acts, and are garnering attention wherever they perform.
In 2017, the Moondog Howlers released their all-original debut CD, with special guests Kelly ‘Mr. Chill’ Hoppe (Big Sugar) on harp, and Kelly Authier (The Oh Chays) adding backing vocals. Earlier this year, the band represented the Canada South Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge, in Memphis TN. The band is currently recording its sophomore effort, with that album being slated for release in late 2018.
Cory James Mitchell Band – Sat Night
Based out of Sarnia Ontario, the Cory James Mitchell Band brings a unique sound to the Canadian Country scene that can’t help but catch your attention. The music is gritty, genuine and full of emotion, a barebones style of country blues mixed with the lively backdrops of classic southern rock n’ roll.
Schedule of Events *Subject to Change*
| Events – Friday, August 10 | |
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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 until sold out | Knights of Columbus BBQ at James & Nelson St., with live music. |
| 5:00 – 9:00 pm | Terry Glover Memorial Cruise gathering at 5 pm, Cruise to start at 7pm at Canadian Tire to Dresden and back. Full route information is available here. |
| 6:30 – ? | Toys for kids to play on, South Side at Harbour Court greenspace (Wallace St). |
| 7:00 – ? | Entertainment Tent in downtown Wallaceburg, featuring Moondog Howlers. Be sure to bring lawn chairs! |
| 7:30 pm | Community Boat Cruise gathering at 7:30 pm at Wallace St boat ramp. |
| 8:00 – ? | Movie Night featuring Cars 3, South Side at Harbour Court greenspace (Wallace St). |
| Events – Saturday, August 11 | |
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| 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. |
| Mid-morning | Timeless 50’s & 60’s Show – Southside Stage |
| Mid-Morning | Karate Demonstration – Southside |
| 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 | Antique & Custom Bicycles in front of the Museum on the South Side. |
| 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | Annual Toy & Model Show & Sale – on the south side of the river, across the walking bridge, featuring face painting, antique tractors, model trains, Toy show, Chatham-Kent Block Parent Program, blow-ups, and more!. |
| 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 Tables – South Side |
| 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | Flea Market – South Side |
| 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | Wallaceburg & District Museum – King St., one block south of Walking Bridge |
| 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Soap Box Racing Practice and Time Trials on South Side |
| 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Crooner Music Featuring Al Delget at Karaoke Corner |
| 11:00 am – 4:00 pm | Giant Water Walking Ball and Bouncy Houses — Southside |
| 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Karaoke tent by the Wallaceburg Library with DJ’s Mike & Melody. |
| 1:00 pm – ? | Cardboard Boat Races |
| Early Afternoon | Mad Science! Show – Southside Stage |
| Mid-Afternoon | Timeless 50’s & 60’s Show – Southside Stage |
| Mid-Afternoon | Karate Demonstration – Southside |
| 1:00 pm – 2:00pm | Live entertainment. |
| 1:00 pm | Soap Box Racing on South Side |
| 1:00 pm – 4:00pm | Live entertainment inside the refreshment tent featuring That Whaling Band. |
| 2:00 pm – 3:00pm | Boat Awards |
| 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 – 11:00 pm | Live music featuring Cory James Mitchell Band at James St. municipal parking lot (Liquidation World). Be sure to bring lawn chairs! |
| Sunday Events – Sunday, August 12 | |
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| 10:00 – 11:30 am | Interdenominational Church Service – James St. Municipal Parking Lot. |
| 11:30 am | MP Bev Shipley’s FREE Community Luncheon – James St. Municipal Parking Lot. |
| 10:00 am | Mini Garden Tractor Pull Registration – Arnold Street, Wallaceburg (North of Accurcast). |
| 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Mini Garden Tractor Pull – Arnold Street, Wallaceburg (North of Accurcast). |