SO MUCH TO DISCOVER - Wapakoneta Chamber of Commerce

SO MUCH TO DISCOVER
In Wapakoneta you can visit our Armstrong Air & Space Museum, take a
historic walking tour, or enjoy a movie in our 1904 theater. You can shop in
our historic downtown, visit our Farmers’ Market on Saturday, or take in the
latest exhibit at Riverside Art Center.
We love to celebrate with big parades, outstanding entertainment, and plenty of great food. Whether it’s our Summer Moon Fesval, Big Auglaize
County Fair, Buckeye Farm Anque Show, or Giant Halloween Parade, we
invite you to join in the fun.
Wapakoneta has been a place to visit and discover
since the Shawnee established their selement
along the banks of the of the Auglaize River in the
1780s. They built their Council House not far from
the river, named by the French for
its clay-filled waters. Many great
American Indian leaders came to
Wapakoneta to council, including
Tecumseh, Lile Turtle, Blue
Jacket, and the Shawnee’s
elder chief, Black Hoof.
Wapakoneta was officially plaed in 1833. It was
lile more than a swampy, sleepy hamlet during its
first decade and a half. However, on February 14,
1848, the Ohio Legislature voted to create the new
Auglaize County from porons of Allen and Mercer
Counes, and Wapakoneta became the county
seat. With the compleon of the Dayton & Michigan Railroad in 1858, Wapakoneta’s success was
assured.
Today Wapakoneta is a prosperous community of nearly
10,000 located at the intersecon of Interstate 75 and
US 33, a major crossroads in
American travel and commerce. Then and now,
Wapakoneta is an outstanding place to live and visit.
The Society of Friends, also
Black Hoof
known as Quakers, established
a mission at Wapakoneta, living and working with
the Shawnee. By 1814 they had erected a saw
and grist mill on the banks of the Auglaize, and
constructed a school. In 1832 the federal government removed the Shawnee from Ohio and sent
them to Kansas. What had been their reservaon
was now open for white selement.
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On July 20, 1969, the world paused for a brief,
shining moment. Apollo 11 had reached the
moon. Wapakoneta’s nave son, Neil Armstrong, stepped out of the Eagle and set foot
on the so dust of the lunar surface and said
the words we sll quote
today:
most beauful when viewed at dusk and
night when the dome glows white.
The museum contains
many one-of-a-kind
arfacts, including the
Gemini VIII spacecra,
Neil Armstrong’s Gemini and Apollo spacesuits, and a lunar sample — the NASA term
for a moon rock. The
museum is also home
“That’s one small step
for (a) man, one giant
leap for mankind.”
As the local astronaut
was saying these words, Ohio officials were
already planning a museum to honor Armstrong’s achievements, as well as all Ohioans
who have aempted to defy gravity. Armstrong’s exploits and other achievements in
Ohio’s history of
flight can be experienced at the Ohio
Historical Society’s
Armstrong Air &
Space Museum in
Wapakoneta. The
museum takes visitors on a journey through aerospace history.
to two fullsize aircra,
including the
very airplane
in which Neil
Armstrong learned to fly.
The Armstrong Air & Space Museum is designed for the experienal learner. There are
seven interacve exhibits, ten audio/visual
elements, and three simulators. Visitors can
pracce landing the lunar module and space
shule or docking the
Gemini capsule, just
as Neil Armstrong did in
Opened on July 20, 1972, just the third anniversary of the lunar landing, the museum itself
is designed to resemble a futurisc moon
base. It is
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Neil Armstrong Timeline
1966. The 56-foot
dome in the center of
the museum houses
the Astro Theater, a
unique venue that allows guests to gaze at
the night sky or watch
one of the informave movies.
There is no addional charge
for the simulators or the film.
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Neil Armstrong was born on his
family’s farm near Wapakoneta
1946
Armstrong began taking flying
lessons at the local Port Koneta
Air Field
1949
Armstrong was called to acve duty as a Navy pilot,
serving unl 1952
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1951/52 Armstrong flew 78 combat missions during the
Korean War
Whether your interest is in
American History, aviaon,
space exploraon, or state
history, the Armstrong Air &
Space Museum offers something for you.
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Armstrong completed a degree in Aeronaucal
Engineering at Purdue University
1962
Armstrong entered the NASA astronaut program
1966
Armstrong commanded the Gemini VIII mission
1969
Armstrong commanded the Apollo 11 lunar landing
1971
Armstrong became a professor of aeronaucal
engineering at the University of Cincinna
Present Having rered from teaching, Mr. Armstrong
connues to live on his farm in southwest Ohio and
serve on various corporate boards.
Learn more about vising the
Armstrong Air & Space Museum
at armstrongmuseum.org
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A SHOPPING DESTINATION
Shopping should be an adventure. If you’re a serious
shopper or just want to have fun, historic downtown
Wapakoneta has plenty of places for you to discover.
There are anque shops, thri stores, florists, bridal
shops, and garden centers.
You’ll find books, toys, jewelry, vintage clothes, furniture, musical instruments,
and much more. There are
shops to help you with interior design as well as kitchen
and bath design. There’s our
historic bakery making fresh
donuts every morning and a new fudge counter at the local coffee house.
Plus, you will want to visit our Farmers’ Market on the river front
every Saturday morning June through October.
When you get home we want you to say, “Look what I found in
Wapakoneta.” You’ll be amazed by how
much there is to discover in our stores.
Visit our local shops online at
wapakshops.com
You’ll want to shop ‘til you drop!
for a preview of what you’ll discover.
Scan for local discount coupons.
SHOP ONLINE AT
www.dadstoyshop.com
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Over 200
Booths on
Three Floors!
116 W. AUGLAIZE STREET
auglaize-antique-mall.com
(419) 738-8004
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The Auglaize County Courthouse is a must-see aracon in historic downtown
Wapakoneta. Constructed
in 1894, the courthouse
retains much of its original
architectural detail, including stained glass skylights,
decorave lework, and
even lighng fixtures, furniture, and telephone booth
(a la Superman). The building has recently undergone an $8.5 million restoraon.
Copper Pennies for the Copper Lady campaign
with more than 3,400 school children in seventeen schools throughout the county parcipang. In total, 3.3 million pennies (that’s
$33,000) were collected for the Statue’s restoraon by LepoWorks of Allentown, Ohio.
To commemorate the building’s centennial in
1994, the Auglaize County Historical Society
restored the Statue of
Jusce, which
formerly stood atop
the tower,
but now graces the
building’s
lobby. Funding for the
project was
raised via the
You are welcome to visit the
courthouse during business
hours — 8:00 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., Monday through Friday
— but please remember that
this is a working building.
Court may be in session.
The Statue was not returned to the top of the
tower. Instead, she was placed
on a large walnut pedestal in
the lobby. Here she can be enjoyed up close and personal.
She is eleven feet tall and
weighs 800 pounds.
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Locally Owned & Operated
for over 70 Years!
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located Downtown!**
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1st & 3rd Sundays
Your way to a
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Wapakoneta
Eagles #691
City Bakery
20 West Auglaize
25 E. Auglaize St.
(419) 738-2582
Tuesday-Saturday 5AM - Noon
In 2011
Ohio Magazine selected
Wapakoneta as
one of the
best hometowns in Ohio. We invite you to visit us and
discover what makes us one of the best.
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A visit to historic downtown Wapakoneta is an
architectural treat. In 1988, a district containing
sixty-five historic properes was listed on the
Naonal Register of Historic Places. It contains
19th and early 20th century buildings, which
now house a wide variety
of shops, restaurants, and
offices. Stop by the
Chamber of Commerce
for a Downtown Walking
Tour. It will help you get
the most from your visit.
Learn more about our local history at The Wapakoneta Museum
206 W. Main Street 419-738-9328 (Please call ahead)
As Wapakoneta prospered in the late 19th
and early 20th century, many families built
beauful homes just west of the downtown business district. West Auglaize
Street became home to some of Wapakoneta’s most architecturally significant
homes. They represent many popular
American house
styles of the era,
including Queen
Anne, Eastlake, Sck Style, Gothic Revival,
and Beaux Arts. We invite you to take a
pleasant stroll along West Auglaize and its
surrounding
neighborhoods
to experience
the remarkable
residenal
architecture.
Please enjoy
these well
maintained
buildings from the sidewalk, as they are all
private residences.
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THE BOOKMARK
BOOKSTORE
OPEN
TUES-FRI 10-5:30
SAT 10-2
...we’re a TOY SHOP and more
Planes, Trains, Cars,
Boats, Model Rockets & more
or shop online
www.dadstoyshop.com
“Making every girls’ dream come true”
T he Bridal Emporium
10 South Blackhoof St.
(419)738-4494
123 W. Auglaize St.
(419) 738-2007
(419) 738-8565
29 East Auglaize
thebridalemporium.net
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Temple of Tolerance
Neil Armstrong
Family Home
203 S. Wood Street
Wapakoneta nave Jim
Bowsher has created a truly
unique backyard. During the
past 15 years he has designed a Stonehenge-like
assemblage of massive glacial boulders, architectural arfacts, and quirky decorave elements. His Temple of Tolerance stands
twenty feet high, is topped with an altar, and is surrounded by a complex of smaller temples and memorials. Vising The Temple is truly a memorable
experience.
601 W. Benton Street
Stephen and Viola
Armstrong moved
their family to this house about the me Neil
began at Blume High School, from which he
graduated in 1947. This is a private residence
and not open to the public. Please view from
the sidewalk only.
WAPA Theatre
15-19 Willipie Street
Built in 1904, the WAPA Theatre is a gem in downtown
Wapakoneta. The WAPA
shows first-run films daily at
affordable prices. The theatre
recently entered the digital age
with state-of-the-art projecon
and audio equipment—
providing a top quality viewing
experience. The remarkable
neon marquee dates from the
1930s. It’s spectacular at night.
Riverside Art Center
3 W. Auglaize Street
419.738.2352
Riverside Art Center is home to local
arsts of all media, from tradional
oil colors to eccentric poery pieces.
In addion to its ongoing gallery
exhibits, the Center provides a wide
spectrum of art classes and youth
camps in art and drama. It hosts
exhibits and special events throughout the year. For details regarding current exhibits
and events, visit riversideartcenter.org
Gallery hours: Mon.-Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. Noon-5PM
To see what’s showing, visit
wapatheatre.com
Wapakoneta Waterpark
106 Hamilton Road 419.738.6412
The Waterpark is the newest and
showiest addion to the City’s recreaon
system. With pools for laps and fun,
water slides, and plenty of seang, it’s
like being at a vacaon resort. The
Waterpark is open daily Memorial Day
through Labor Day.
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24-H ATM
607 Deiance Street
419-738-4806
Welcome to
Wapakoneta
Serving up Ice Cream in Wapakoneta since 1987!
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419-738-7714
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Armstrong Air & Space Museum (pg 3)
Art Your Mind Design (pg 17)
Astro Lanes & Borgert’s Grill (pg 11)
Auglaize Antique Mall (pg 5)
Auglaize County Administration Center
Auglaize County Courthouse
Auglaize County District Public Library
Auglaize County Fairgrounds (pg 20)
AWA Gold/Ebay (pg 7)
Belcher Park
Best Western Wapakoneta Inn (pg 17)
The Bookmark Bookstore (pg 9)
The Bridal Emporium (pg 9)
Casa Chic (pg 5)
City Administration Center
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CJs Pizza (pg 14)
Cloud Nine Café (pg 7)
Dad's Toy Shop (pg 9)
Eagles (pg 7)
El Azteca (pg 14)
Famous Old Time Music Co. (pg 11)
Farmers’ Market (pg 11)
Fern Hill Farmhouse (pg 5)
Wapakoneta Primary & Urgent Care
Harmon Field Stadium
Heritage Park
Home Savings Bank (pg 7)
Homestretch Sportswear (pg 17)
Image Masters (pg 17)
La Grande Pizza (pg 14)
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Marley's Downtown (pg 14)
Max's Dairy Bar East (pg 11)
Max's Dairy Bar West (pg 11)
Minster Bank (pg 11)
Moon Florist (pg 7)
Oen Kitchen & Bath Showroom
Performing Arts Center
RE Becker Builders (pg 22)
Riverside Art Center (pg 11)
Steinke Mowers (pg 20)
Store n Stuff (pg 17)
Temple of Tolerance
Thrifty Treasures (pg 7)
TSC (pg 9)
We’re having a great
time in Wapakoneta!
There’s lots to see & do.
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15 PERRY STREET, WAPAKONETA, OH 45895
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Everybody loves a great meal, and Wapakoneta has plenty of choices. We have all
the fast food favorites. Or you may want
to sit, relax, and soak up the local color at
one of our unique coffee houses, historic
bars, trendy diners, or full-service restaurants. Wapakoneta is home to some of the
region’s most popular spots — filled with
great food and
good fun.
If you are thinking
about a great steak
or seafood in a casual, but elegant
supper club seng,
then Marley’s
Downtown is the spot. Woody’s Diner, our
local shrine to Ohio’s most famous coach, is
known for its specialty sandwiches like the
Black & Blue Burger. Ask them about the Big
Woody challenge.
For the region’s best and most authenc Mexican cuisine, you will want to visit El Azteca. In
addion to great food, they make the best margaritas in town. Borgert’s Grill, at Astro Lanes,
serves great pizza, sandwiches, and broasted
chicken. The Astro Burger is one of their speciales.
chips, fresh daily. The Steer is also a favorite
breakfast spot.
La Grande, a downtown landmark since
1967, makes great pizza, subs, and outstanding salads. It’s the home of the original
French fried pickle.
If great coffee is your goal, Cloud Nine Café is
your desnaon. They also serve amazing
gourmet sandwiches, salads, pastries, and
freshly-made fudge. CJ’s Pizza may be new
to town, but they have already built a reputaon for excellent pizza, subs, and wings.
These are just a few examples of the many
restaurant opons throughout Wapakoneta.
We invite
you to visit
them all.
The Lucky Steer has been an I-75
landmark since the 1960s.
Patrons come from all
over to enjoy their fried
fish and chicken. Plus, they
make their own potato
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Although there is plenty to see and do in Wapakoneta, why not spend a couple of days or a weekend and see the region. Make one of our local hotels your base camp, and venture out to discover
these and other aracons in west central Ohio.
Bicycle Museum of America
Famous Old Time Music Company
7 W. Monroe St. New Bremen
419.629.9249
20322 US 33 Wapakoneta 419.568.1220
Attend a feel-good, toe-tappin’ concert
at this Blue Grass Mecca with Vernon
and Kitty McIntyre. Smiles guaranteed.
Enjoy a ride down memory lane as you view more
than 300 bicycles at the world’s largest private
bicycle museum.
www.fotmc.com
www.bicyclemuseum.com
Allen County Museum
Miami & Erie Canal
22 S. Water St. New Bremen 419.629.0313
620 W. Market St. Lima 419.222.9426
Visit the Lockkeepers House Museum in
New Bremen or check out the replica canal
boat in Memorial Park in St. Marys.
This is one of the finest county museums in Ohio. In addition to the main
museum, there’s a children’s discovery
center, Victorian mansion, & log house.
www.meccainc.org
www.allencountymuseum.org
Land of the Cross Tipped Churches
Airstream
Auglaize & Mercer Counties 419.394.1642
419 W. Pike St. Jackson Center 937.596.6111
Enjoy tours of these incredible German
Catholic churches and learn the history of
the early settlers who built them.
Tour the manufacturing facility to see these iconic
travel trailers being built. Tours are Monday Thursday at 2:00 p.m.
www.grandlake.net/lctc
www.airstream.com
Grand Lake St. Marys and Indian Lake
Ohio Caverns
2210 E. SR 245 West Liberty 937.465.4017
Wapakoneta is located between two
excellent recreational lakes and state
parks. Both allow you to enjoy boating, water sports, camping, hiking,
bird watching and picnicking.
Ohio’s largest and most beautiful cave
system with some of America’s most
exquisite crystal formations.
www.ohiocaverns.com
Let us help you plan your west central Ohio visit.
Find more information for the Greater Grand Lake St. Marys Region at
.SM. (800) 860-4726
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Make us your home-away-from-home
while visiting Wapakoneta.
WELCOME TO WAPAKONETA
VISITING ROTARIANS
Please join us for lunch
Mondays at noon
Wapakoneta Eagles
25 E. Auglaize Street
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MAY
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Tug Fest @ Fairgrounds Infield, 1001 Fairview Drive. Wapakoneta’s Tug Fest is an annual event, attracting trucklovers from all over the region. www.tug-fest.com
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Party In The Parkway – A free concert in the parkway at the center of downtown - Auglaize Street @ Willipie, 6:30 –
9:30 PM. Featuring local band, “Staples”, with proceeds from beverage sales benefiting Auglaize-Mercer Shriners
Club. www.wapakoneta.com
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Buckeye Farm Antiques Show @ Auglaize Co. Fair grounds, 1001 Fairview Drive. Discover acres of vintage tractors
and steam engines from around the country — plus crafts, antiques, and plenty of entertainment.
www.buckeyefarmantiques.com
JUNE
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Wapakoneta Farmers’ Market Grand Opening @ Heritage Park, behind down
town along the riverfront, 8:30 AM – Noon. Every Saturday morning, June
through October, you will find an array of produce, flowers, crafts, and homemade goodies. www.localharvest.org/wapakoneta-farmers-market-M29295
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Midnight Movie Series @ Armstrong Air & Space Museum, 500
Apollo Drive, 11:30 PM. Enjoy a Sci-Fi classic in the museum’s
Astro Theater. www.armstrongmuseum.org
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Party In The Parkway – A free concert in the parkway at the
center of downtown - Auglaize Street @ Willipie, 6:30 – 9:30 PM.
Featuring local band, “Another Round”, with proceeds from
beverage sales benefiting Relay for Life.
www.wapakoneta.com
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Relay For Life @ Fairgrounds, 1001 Fairview Drive. An overnight
relay-style event that kicks off at 6 PM with food, games, and
entertainment. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.
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Party In The Parkway – A free concert in Heritage Parkway.
Auglaize Street @ Willipie, 6:30 – 9:30 PM. Featuring local band,
“Brother Believe Me”, with proceeds from beverage sales benefiting Wapakoneta Lions Club.
www.wapakoneta.com
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Commitment to Fitness 5k
Run/Walk @ Wapak High
School, 1 Redskin Trail;
Registration begins at 7 AM,
run/walk begins at 8 AM.
The event will take place on
a cross country course!
Registration forms at
www.kantnerwestchiropractic.com.
JULY
3&4
St. Joseph 4th of July Festival @ Fairgrounds, 1001 Fairview
Drive. An All-American Celebration with food, rides, games, and
great fireworks. www.stjoewapak.org/4thoulyfest
Party in the Parkway is a series of free
concerts, held on Friday evenings in
the heart of downtown Wapakoneta.
The concerts are sponsored by the
Chamber of Commerce and various
local service organizations. Heritage
Parkway connects Auglaize Street
with the riverfront.
Concert goers enjoy the talent of
local bands, as well as the company
of their friends and neighbors.
Proceeds from beverage sales at the
concerts benefit the service organizations. The concerts are always
great fun. Check the calendar of
events for the upcoming dates.
For more informaon, visit wapakoneta.com or call 419.738.2911
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Firecracker 5k Run/Walk @ Fairgrounds, 1001 Fairview Drive, 9
AM. Be a part of a patriotic run/walk around Wapakoneta.
www.speedy-feet.com
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Midnight Movie Series @ Armstrong Air & Space Museum,
500 Apollo Drive, 11:30 PM. Enjoy a Sci-Fi classic in the museum’s Astro Theater. www.armstrongmuseum.org
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Party In The Parkway – A free concert in Heritage Parkway,
Auglaize Street @ Willipie, 6:30 – 9:30 PM. Featuring local
band, “Indoorfins”, with proceeds from beverage sales benefiting Wapakoneta Sertoma Club. www.wapakoneta.com
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Summer Moon Festival @ Downtown Wapakoneta and Armstrong Air & Space Museum, 500 Apollo Drive. For a full listing
of activities and events visit summermoonfestival.com and
www.armstrongmuseum.org
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Chicken BBQ @ Summer
Moon Festival, behind
downtown Wapakoneta,
4:30 – 6:30 PM. Cooked by
the Wapakoneta Fireman’s
Auxiliary.
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One Small Step Auction @
Riverside Art Center, 3 West
Auglaize Street, 3 PM -10
PM. This is a fun, charity event, featuring art-fully,
re-purposed shoes. riversideartcenter.org
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SUMMER
MOON
FESTIVAL
Wapakoneta proudly celebrates its heritage each
year during the Summer Moon Festival. The
5-day event is scheduled to coincide with the first
walk on the Moon by Wapakoneta native, Neil
Armstrong. Festival events are held downtown
and at the Armstrong Air & Space Museum. This
year Shuttle Astronaut Colonel Gregory Johnson
will be at the museum on the morning of Saturday, July 21.
The Summer Moon Festival features:
x Top live entertainment Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
and Sunday evenings
Run To The Moon 5K / 10K @ Armstrong Air & Space Museum,
500 Apollo Drive. Registration starts
at 7AM. 10K begins at 8 AM, 5K at 8:15
AM, 1-mile fun run at 9:30 AM. All
events start and end at the museum.
Tour the museum as you enjoy your
Moon Pies after the race!
www.speedy-feet.com
x Miss Summer Moon Festival Scholarship Pageant
x Bed Races and Wiener Dog Racing
x Car Show and Community Street Sale
x 5K/10K Run to the Moon and YMCA Bike Ride
x Great rides, food, and games for the family
The festival grounds are located in Heritage Park
along the banks of the Auglaize River in historic
downtown Wapakoneta. The Armstrong Air &
Space Museum is located adjacent to I-75 at the
Wapakoneta Exit 111.
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Community Street Sale @ Auglaize Street, Downtown Wapakoneta, 9AM – 2PM. A variety of vendors and sales at our
local downtown shops. www.wapakshops.com
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Canoe Float @ Summer Moon Festival/Belcher Park, behind
downtown Wapakoneta, 9AM – Noon. Reservations required. Make reservations by
calling (419) 202-6053. The best view of the Auglaize River is on it!
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Summer Moon Bike Tour @ YMCA, 1100 Defiance Street, ride begins from 7 AM – 8
AM. You can choose to ride well-mapped routes of 12 miles, 25 miles, 40 miles, or 62
miles. www.wapakymca.org.
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Sidewalk Prophets & For King and Country @ Rotary Gazebo, 106 Hamilton Road, 7
PM. A free concert appropriate for the whole family! www.sidewalkprophets.com/
tour/wapakoneta-oh
www.summermoonfestival.com
29-Aug 4 Auglaize County Fair @ Fairgrounds, 1001 Fairview Drive. Rides, crafts, livestock,
activities, tons of entertainment, and great food! auglaizecountyfair.org
For more informaon, visit wapakoneta.com or call 419.738.2911
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Steinke Mowers
Zipper Mower Dealer
5 Year Commercial Warranty
Dwight Steinke
419-739-9751
50” and 60” Deck
64” and 74” Deck
912 N Dixie Hwy., Wapakoneta, OH 45895
www.steinkemowers.com
On the Riverfront
Feeding the ducks and
geese in our downtown
parks along the
Auglaize River is great
fun for kids of all ages.
Our water fowl are
friendly and always
hungry.
902 S Blackhoof Street
(419) 738-2424
villagegreengardencenter.net
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AUGUST
1-4
Auglaize County Fair @ Fairgrounds, 1001 Fairview Drive. See the
details below. auglaizecountyfair.com
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Midnight Movie Series @ Armstrong Air & Space Museum, 500
Apollo Drive, 11:30 PM. Enjoy a Sci-Fi classic in the museum’s
Astro Theater.
www.armstrongmuseum.org
9-10
St Joseph Garage Sale @ St Joe Parish Life Center, 309 Perry
Street, 8AM – 7PM both days. A garage sale in the air-conditioning! Items come from many members of
the church parish. www.stjoewapak.org
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Party In The Parkway – A free concert in Heritage Parkway, Auglaize @ Willipie Street, 6:30 – 9:30 PM.
Featuring the local band “Rebel Souls”, with proceeds from beverage sales benefitting the Downtown
Wapakoneta Partnership. www.wapakoneta.com
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Grand Lake Tractor Pullers @ Fairgrounds Infield, 1001 Fairview Drive. Pullers from across the region compete with super
farm tractors, modified tractors, and four-wheel and two-wheel drive trucks. auglaizecountyfair.org
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KAPOW Car Show, Craft Show & Flea Market @ Armstrong Air &
Space Museum, 500 Apollo Drive, 9AM – 3PM, Registration begins
at 9AM. www.armstrongmuseum.org
SEPTEMBER
1-30
Wapakoneta Community Juried Art Show @ Riverside Art Center,
3 W. Auglaize Street. Enjoy viewing a variety of artwork created by
our own community members! riversideartcenter.org
1
Cruise In Classic Car Show @ Harvest Baptist Church, 1301 Navajo
Trail, 11 AM – 3PM. Proceeds benefit Mercy Unlimited.
1
Midnight Movie Series @ Armstrong Air & Space Museum, 500
Apollo Drive, 11:30 PM. Enjoy a Sci-Fi classic in the museum’s Astro
Theater. www.armstrongmuseum.org
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Lawn Mower Demolition Derby @ Knights of Columbus Hall, 614 N.
Dixie Hwy. Gates open at 1 PM, derby starts at 5 PM . Food and
beverages available. Benefits local charities.
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Tug a Truck @ Fairgrounds Infield, 1001 Fairview Dr. Attracts truck
lovers from throughout the region.
www.tug-fest.com
14-16
21-23
Fall Dinner Theatre “Seeing Stars in Dixie”@ Wapak Eagles, 25 E.
Auglaize. Enjoy the Wapakoneta Theater Guild’s fall performance.
Dinner and show or show only. Call (419) 738-2248 for tickets.
OCTOBER
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JULY 29 — AUGUST 4
For 160 years folks have been coming to
the Auglaize County Fair. It’s a family
event with livestock shows, arts and
crafts, baking and produce competitions,
a midway filled with rides, and plenty of
great “fair” food. Throughout the week
the Fair provides fun for all. In the Kid’s
Tent it’s puppet shows, jugglers, and a
ventriloquist. The Gospel Tent showcases the region’s best gospel singers. In
the Entertainment Tent there’s polka,
country, and rock & roll. And all this is
free with your admission.
MAJOR EVENTS AT THE GRANDSTAND:
Orange Light District in downtown Wapakoneta during the
month of October. Come and see the festive Halloween lights and
decorations all over town.
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Explorers Day Exhibit & Activities @ Armstrong Air & Space
Museum, 500 Apollo Drive. Celebrating explorers from Christopher
Columbus to Neil Armstrong. www.armstrongmuseum.org
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Tri-County Coin Show @ Fairgrounds, Expo Building, 1001 Fairview
Drive, 9 AM – 4 PM. Free admission. Dealers of coin and currency
from Michigan and Ohio will be exhibiting. www.auglaizefair.org
7/29
7/30
7/31 & 8/1
8/2
8/3
8/4
Truck Drag Racing/Truck Wars
Cheerleading Competition
Harness Racing
Demolition Derby
Motor Cycle Racing
Grand National Tractor Pull
For all the details visit
www.auglaizecountyfair.org
For more informaon, visit wapakoneta.com or call 419.738.2911
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MORE TO SEE & DO
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The Painted Lady
106 Willipie Street
Doris and Ken Weber have a love affair with their 1868 home
in the heart of historic downtown Wapakoneta. They decorate the exterior and lawn for
every season of the year. It’s
become a showpiece, and a
landmark in town. Everybody
stops to see what’s new at The
Painted Lady. It’s near the fire
station and courthouse. You
can’t miss it.
ASTRO LANES
113 Apollo Drive 419.738.7306
Astro Lanes provides an out-of-thisworld bowling experience. It’s the
favorite spot with local bowlers of all ages. Plus, Borgert’s
Grill serves some of the best food in town. Astro Lanes
recently hosted a Professional Bowling Association (PBA)
Central Region Tournament. Professional bowlers from
throughout the Midwest came to Wapakoneta.
Historic Greenlawn Cemetery
1200 Block West Auglaize Street
If you enjoy the serenity and beauty of a
historic cemetery, Greenlawn, established in
1886, should be your destination. The most
elaborate grave may belong to Charles
Herbst. We don’t want to give away the
details, but a temporary rail spur was constructed to the cemetery to deliver the 160
tons of granite for his monument. It’s worth
seeing, and you’ll have no problem finding it.
Open daylight hours only.
Wapakoneta Family Y
1100 Defiance Street 419.739.9622
Wapakoneta has one of the most active
Y’s in the nation. With swimming,
basketball, running track, whirlpool, and
plenty of classes and programs, there is
always plenty to do at the Y. For a good workout, visit our
new $1 million fitness center. An adult guest pass for our
Wapakoneta Family Y is on Page 11.
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Region’s Premier Halloween Parade on Auglaize Street from the
County Fairgrounds to Downtown, 6:30 PM start time. Watch out for goblins as we
celebrate the Halloween season. It’s always one of the region’s largest parades.
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BOO! On the Moon @ Armstrong Air & Space Museum; 500 Apollo Drive. An evening of “spooktacular” fun at the museum. www.armstrongmuseum.org
NOVEMBER
2-4
Holiday Open House @ Downtown Shops. Start your holiday shopping with
great ideas from our antique and specialty shops. Every shop is ready for Christmas. Plus, there are carriage rides,
holiday music, and more. This is our biggest shopping event of the year. It’s worth the trip.
www.wapakshops.com
9-10
19th Annual Buckeye Farm Antique Swap Meet @
Fairgrounds, 1001 Fairview Drive, Saturday 8 AM Dark, Sunday 8 AM – 5PM. Parts vendors, flea market, and a consignment auction on Saturday at 9AM.
buckeyefarmantiques.com
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Holiday Dinner Theatre “A Christmas Story” ”@
Wapakoneta Eagles, 25 E. Auglaize Street. Enjoy the
Wapakoneta Theater Guild’s holiday performance.
Dinner and show or show only. Call (419) 738-2248
for tickets.
DECEMBER
1
Children’s Hometown Holiday – Santa comes to
town. Many free children’s activities throughout the
downtown, 10 AM – 2 PM.
1-2
7-9
Holiday Dinner Theatre “A Christmas Story” @
Wapakoneta Eagles, 25 E. Auglaize Street. Enjoy the
Wapakoneta Theater Guild’s holiday performance.
Dinner and show or show only. Call (419) 738-2248
for tickets.
This annual holiday event, on the first Saturday of
December, begins Wapakoneta’s countdown to
Christmas. Santa arrives at his “Wapakoneta Outpost” that morning, bringing with him many friends
like Frosty the Snowman, Alvin and the Chipmunks,
Ronald McDonald, Dora the Explorer and even the
Crystal Princess. Downtown Wapakoneta is abuzz
with holiday activities —
x Free train and carriage rides
x Children’s activities and gifts
x Children’s movie at the Wapa Theatre
x Stories by Mrs. Claus at the library
x Ponies, reindeer, and camels
x And even ice skating!
There’s nothing like seeing the joy of the holidays in
the eyes of a child. We invite you to join in the fun.
For more informaon, visit wapakoneta.com or call 419.738.2911
The 2012 Discover Wapakoneta Visitors Guide is a project of the
Wapakoneta Area Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Wapakoneta Partnership
Wapakoneta Antique & Specialty Shops
Wapakoneta Economic Development Council
Graphic design for the project: Mike Smithson, Art Your Mind Design, 30 W. Auglaize, Wapakoneta, OH 45895
Photo Credits: Wapakoneta Daily News, John Zwez, Stacey Cook, Rachel Barber, and Dan Graf
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