57th Anniversary Celebration
Apollo 11 Mission to the Moon
July 14-19
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026
Downtown Wapakoneta
5pm - 10pm
Wapakoneta by Moonlight
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026
Wapakoneta High School Performing Art Center
6:00pm
Miss Summer Moon Pageant
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
Wapakoneta Pickleball Courts
8am
Wapakoneta Family YMCA PickleBall Tournament
Join us for another PickleBall Tournament during the Summer Moon Festival! The Wapakoneta YMCA is hosting a non-sanctioned round robin tournament for all ages!
Downtown Wapakoneta
4pm - 11pm
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 a 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 - Another Round
A Premier Classic Rock Band that's locally grown! You won't want to miss this fan favorite band! Check out their Facebook Page!
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!
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
Downtown Wapakoneta
3pm - 9pm
Annual Car Show
Enjoy a stroll through an amazing collection of classic cars while taking in all the great activities happening downtown. Registration 3-6:30pm so get your ride ready. Contact Gary McElroy at 419-235-4596.
4pm - 12am
Festival Opens
Kegs have been tapped and food trucks are all back open for Friday night fun!
4pm - 9pm
8th Annual Moon Market
An annual vendor market in downtown Wapakoneta featuring 60 curated vendors of clothing, jewelry, handmade soaps, candles and more. Follow them on Facebook to learn more about this year's vendors from Ohio and beyond!
4pm - 9pm
Family Zone in Heritage Park
Join us behind town on Heritage Drive for carnival games and prizes for the whole family! We have bounce houses, a large slide, a photo booth, and more!
4:30pm
Stage - Haley Schattschneider
6:30pm
Weiner Dog Races
A family and dog-lover favorite! Register your Weiner Dog to show its the fastest around! Email Weiner Dog Registration forms to chamber@wapakoneta.com or bring your form (and two dog handlers) the day of the race!
9pm
Stage - 127 North
10pm
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!
SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
Downtown Wapakoneta
8am
Fishing Derby
Enjoy a morning along the Auglaize River in the new Heritage Park. All ages welcome, ages 12 and under please have an adult present, don't forget your Fishing Derby Registration and a pole.
8:30am
Wapak Farmers' Market
Open every Saturday in the Auglaize County Courthouse parking lot. You'll find vendors selling produce, baked goods, honey, and more!
9am
Volleyball Tournament at American Legion
9am - 12pm
RC Fun Run
Kids and adults alike love driving RC cars on the Dad's Toy Shop course. Bring your own cars or try out the DTS fleet. Learn how to do cool stunts. It's a great time for spectators too! Check out the event on Facebook for more details.
9am - 4pm
Antique Tractor Show
The Buckeye Antique Tractor Club is back at Moonfest to showcase their amazing tractors! Enjoy the stroll down Auglaize Street while you visit the Summer Moon Festival on Saturday!
11am - 12am
Festival Opens
Kegs have been tapped and food trucks are all back open for a full day of fun!
11am - 9pm
Family Zone in Heritage Park
Join us behind town on Heritage Drive for Carnival games and prizes for the whole family! We have bounce houses, a large slide, a photo booth, and more!
12pm - 9pm
8th Annual Moon Market
An annual vendor market in downtown Wapakoneta featuring 60 curated vendors of clothing, jewelry, handmade soaps, candles and more. Follow them on Facebook to learn more about this year's vendors from Ohio and beyond!
12pm
Cardboard Boat Regatta
Sponsored by Pratt Industries - Wapakoneta
3pm
Stage - T102 Country Star Playoffs
Rowdy Ron & JB In The Morning are back on the road with Exploit for the best local singing competition!
3pm
Corn Hole Tournament
Bring your partner to play in our annual 20+ team tournament! Double Elimination tournament with a beer bar close at hand. Pre-registration available until 3pm on Thursday, July 17th for $20. On-site registration available until 5:00. On site registration is $30 per team. Teams must be on-site and checked in by 5:40. Teams are welcome to bring their own bags. Register by completing this form. Bags fly at 6:00pm.
4pm
Pageant Court Meet & Greet
Each year the Wapakoneta Area Chamber of Commerce hosts the Wapakoneta Miss Summer Moon Festival Scholarship Pageant. Meet the contestants and learn more about their "littles" or "mentees" who are getting to experience the pageant alongside them! Follow the pageant on Facebook here.
4pm - 8pm
Firefighter Kiddie Challenge at Fire Station
5pm
Kiddie Tractor Pull
Join us behind town on Heritage Drive for a classic Kiddie Tractor Pull! Ages 3-8 boys and girls are invited to sign up and give it a try! Get registered at the Game Tent, this event is free to register. You can register here!
7pm
VFW - Boy Scouts Duck Drop at Fire Station
8pm
Stage - Naked Karate Girls
Back again for SMF and ready to party!
10pm
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!
Armstrong Air & Space Museum
7am
United Way of Auglaize County Run to the Moon 5K/10K
Race starts at the Armstrong Air & Space Museum. See you at the Moon! Register online here.
11am - 5pm
Armstrong Museum Outdoor Activities
3pm
NASA Astronaut Meet & Greet at Gazebo
SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2026
Armstrong Air & Space Museum
11am - 5pm
Armstrong Museum Outdoor Activities
Wapakoneta High School Performing Arts Center
7pm
Lima Area Concert Band
Doors open at 6pm. Concert is a free sponsored event by First on the Moon Inc. This patriotic end of the festival has become an annual tradition. Check out the event on Facebook!
Want to take the schedule with you? Download and print the schedules below! Schedules will also be available at many local businesses and the information booth.
