Wapakoneta Summer Moon Festival

06/24/2026

06/23/2026

🚜🏁 Kids Pedal Tractor Pulls are back at the Summer Moon Festival! 🏁🚜

Bring the kids out on Saturday, July 18 at 5:00 PM for some friendly competition and big fun in Downtown Wapakoneta! 🌙

📍 Heritage Park
⏰ 5:00 PM
📝 Sign up online or at the Game Ticket Booth in Heritage Park

A huge thank you to our sponsor,RRR Tire Service Center , for making this event possible! 👏

Who’s ready to see these young drivers put the pedal to the metal? 🚜💨

06/23/2026

🚜🌙 Antique Tractor Show at the Summer Moon Festival! 🌙🚜

Take a step back in time and check out a great display of antique tractors on Saturday, July 18 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Downtown Wapakoneta!

Whether you're a tractor enthusiast, collector, or just enjoy seeing classic farm equipment, this is an event you won't want to miss.

🚜 Antique Tractor Show
📅 Saturday, July 18
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Interested in displaying your tractor?
📞 To register, contact 419-234-2486.

Bring the whole family and enjoy a day full of Summer Moon Festival fun! 🌙☀️

06/22/2026

🐶🌭 Wiener Dog Races are BACK at the Summer Moon Festival! 🌭🐶

Get ready for one of the festival's most entertaining traditions on Friday, July 17 at 6:30 PM!

A big thank you to Binkley Real Estate, LLC for sponsoring this fan-favorite event! 🏁

📋 Registration:
• Pre-registration: $5 per dog
• Race Day Registration: $10 per dog
• Call 419-738-2911 to register

📍 Check-in begins at 6:00 PM on Perry Street.

Race Guidelines:
🐾 Participants must be 18 years of age or older to enter
🐾 Two handlers are required for each dog
🐾 Dogs must be healthy, non-aggressive, and current on vaccinations
🐾 Races will be run in elimination heats with two dogs competing per heat
🐾 Winners advance until an overall champion is crowned on race day!

Think your dachshund has what it takes to be the fastest wiener in town? Register today! 🌭🏆

06/21/2026

☀️ Hello, Summer! 🌙

The first day of summer is finally here, and that means we're one step closer to six unforgettable days at the Summer Moon Festival! 🎉

From live music and local favorites to family fun, great food, and memories made under the summer sky, there's nothing quite like festival season in Wapakoneta.

Mark your calendars for July 14–19, 2026, and get ready to celebrate the best of summer with us. The countdown is on! 🚀🌕

06/20/2026

🚣‍♂️🌕 Think your boat can survive the water? Put your creativity (and cardboard engineering skills) to the test at the Summer Moon Festival Cardboard Boat Regatta!

📅 Saturday, July 18
⏰ Noon
📍 Belcher Park

✅ FREE to enter
✅ Teams of 2–4 people
✅ 2 people in each boat during the race
✅ Cardboard will be provided after registration

A special thank you to Pratt Industries for sponsoring this year's Cardboard Boat Regatta and helping make this fun community event possible! 👏

Gather your crew, design your vessel, and see if you can make it across the water without sinking! 🌊🏆

06/19/2026

🎣🌕 Kids Fishing Derby is back at the Summer Moon Festival! 🌕🎣

Join us on Saturday, July 18, from 8:00–10:00 AM at Belcher Park for a morning of fishing, fun, and prizes! 🏆🐟

✨ FREE fishing pole for the first 20 registered participants!
✨ Prizes awarded!
✨ Ages 12 and under

📋 Pre-registration is required:
📞 419-738-2911
🌐 summermoonfestival.com

Important reminders:
🎣 Participants should bring their own fishing pole
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children must be accompanied by an adult
✅ Adults are welcome to fish alongside their child with a valid fishing license

A huge thank you to our event sponsors:
Josh Steinke,CRB GRI at Merritt Real Estate Professionals
Stroh, Johnson & Company LLP, CPA's

Don't miss one of the Summer Moon Festival's favorite family traditions! 🌙🐟

06/18/2026

🌽🎯 Think you and your partner have what it takes to bring home the title? Sign up now for the Summer Moon Festival Co****le Tournament!

📅 Saturday, July 18
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 Downtown Wapakoneta

🏆 Team Entry: $25 per team

🌟Payout:
1st Place $300
2nd Place $200
3rd Place $100

⚠️ Pre-registration is required.
📞 Call 419-738-2911 OR
📧 [email protected]

A huge thank you to Lee's Famous Recipe for sponsoring this year's tournament! 🙌

Gather your teammate, sharpen your toss, and join us for a great night of competition during Summer Moon Festival weekend! 🌕🎉

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06/17/2026

🛏️🌕 Ready... Set... RACE! 🌕🛏️

One of the most entertaining events of the Summer Moon Festival is back! Gather your team of five, decorate your bed, and get ready to race through Downtown Wapakoneta for a chance to win cash for your favorite charity! 🏁🎉

🏆 Prizes:
🥇 1st Place – $150 to the charity of your choice
🥈 2nd Place – $100
🥉 3rd Place – $50

📅 Thursday, July 16
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Downtown Wapakoneta

👥 Chamber Member Teams Only
💲 $50 per team | 5 participants per team | Ages 18+
📞 Pre-registration required: 419-738-2911 OR
📧 [email protected]

A huge thank you to Scoops for sponsoring this crowd-favorite event! 🍦💖

Who will take home the title of fastest bed in town? 🚀🌙

🛏️🏁🌕