2023 Schedule of Events
The following schedule is tentative. Please check back for updates. To see the previous years final schedule,
see
here.
Events – Friday, August 11 |
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 12 |
8:00 am – 12 pm |
Wallaceburg 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 13 |
10:00 – 11:30 am |
Interdenominational Church Service – James St. Municipal Parking Lot. |