55th Anniversary Celebration
Apollo 11 Mission to the Moon
Schedule:
4pm: Festival Opening Ceremony and Beer Tapping
The keg will be officially tapped and the fun will begin Downtown!
4pm - 9pm: Family Zone in Heritage Park
Join us on the riverfront in Heritage Park for Carnival games and prizes for the whole family! We have doubled the size adding a zipline, large slide, bounce houses, a photo booth and more. We also have sugar waffles, cotton candy and slushies!
7pm: Bed Races
Come watch this hilarious and very wild race down Perry Street involving beds, an obstacle course, water and mayhem. Fastest Teams win the glory and the honor of a donation to the charity of their choice. Email the Bed Races Registration to chamber@wapakoneta.com to get registered.
8pm - 11pm: Stage - Saw Crush
A combination of Saw Creek and Nashville Crush playing all your country favorites
9pm: Beer Stein Holding Contest MASSKRUGSTEMMEN!!!
Come to the main stage to watch this crazy fun endurance challenge as contestants attempt to hold a full stein of beer the longest.
Want to enter? Register at the Beer Tent with your name and $20 and make your way to the front of the stage before the start time. All participants get to keep their Stein!!!
Must be 21 to enter!
Location: Downtown Wapakoneta
10am - 5pm: Costumed Astronaut Photo-op
As you explore the museum and events on the grounds look out for astronauts! They'll be photo opportunities throughout the day so keep your camera ready! Plan your visit at www.armstrongmuseum.org.
12-12:30pm: Gemini VIII Capsule Chat
A member of the museum staff will be giving a 30 minute in-depth talk at the Gemini VIII capsule, discussing the exciting details of Neil Armstrong's first space mission.
Hours and more at www.armstrongmuseum.org.
Location: Armstrong Air & Space Museum