AUG 7-9, 2026
THE SECOND WEEKEND
IN AUGUST
Every August, the town of Wallaceburg comes alive with Wallaceburg Antique Motor + Boat Outing (WAMBO). Where the streets fill with classic cars, the waterfront lines with antique boats, and people come in from across the region to listen to live music, shop local vendors, and catch up with each other.
What started more than 30 years ago has grown into one of Canada’s largest transportations festivals.
FREE TO ATTEND ~ OPEN TO EVERYONE ~
FREE TO ATTEND ~ OPEN TO EVERYONE ~
WAMBO HIGHLIGHTS + EVENTS
WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT WAMBO
Classic Cars ON THE STREET
Antique Boats Along the River
FIRETRUCKS & MOTORCYCLES
Live Music & ENTERTAINMENT
Art in the Park & Local Vendors
Family Activities All Weekend
SPEND THE WEEKEND WITH US
A WALLACEBURG SUMMER TRADITION
WAMBO runs through downtown Wallaceburg, from the main streets to the river’s edge, with something happening in every direction.
Classic cars line the streets, antique boats sit along the Sydenham River, fire trucks, motor coaches and motorcycles, and vendors, food, and live music are spread throughout the surrounding area. Local shops and restaurants stay open, giving you a place to step in, cool off, and take a break before heading back out.
It’s all close together, so you can move through it without much planning. If you need it, shuttle service is available to help you get from one end of the event to the other.
Come for a few hours or make a day of it, there’s plenty to take in either way.
WAMBO has been part of Wallaceburg summers for over three decades.
SINCE 1989
What started as a small local gathering now brings together thousands of people from across Chatham-Kent, Southwestern Ontario, and beyond each year.
From the beginning, WAMBO has been organized by volunteers, and that’s still the case today. It’s planned, set up, and run by people from the community who put in the time to keep it going.
At its core, not much has changed. It’s still a weekend built around classic cars and antique boats, and around giving people a reason to come downtown, spend time together, and enjoy the summer.
30,000 VISITORS + 100 VENDORS
WAMBO is one of the busiest weekends of the summer in Chatham-Kent, with steady foot traffic through the park and downtown core from morning into the evening.
People come to walk, look around, and take their time, which makes it a good setting for vendors to connect with a wide mix of locals and visitors.
Whether you’re selling food, handmade goods, or running a small business, it’s a chance to be part of an established event and meet people who come back year after year.
BECOME A VENDOR AT WAMBO
POWERED BY COMMUNITY SUPPORT
TAKE WAMBO HOME WITH YOU ·
TAKE WAMBO HOME WITH YOU ·
2026 WAMBO COLLECTION COMING SOON
Each year, WAMBO releases a new run of merchandise tied to the weekend including a commemorative poster, limited edition t-shirts, and a small collection of event keepsakes.
For a lot of people, it’s become part of the tradition. You pick something up, take it home, and it marks the year. Items are available during the weekend and through the online shop, with new releases added each season.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT PARTICIPATING?
GET IN TOUCH WITH THE WAMBO TEAM
If you’re looking for more details about the weekend, registration, or anything else, we’re here to help.
Send us a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. We’re a volunteer-run event, but we’ll make sure you get the information you need.
