The 33rd Annual Wilton Founders Day celebration will be held Friday and Saturday, August 23rd& 24th in downtown Wilton!
The carnival this year is Superior Equipment. Advanced tickets can be purchased up until 4 p.m. on Friday from Community Bank, Central State Bank and the Chamber office. Tickets are 22 for $18 and rides do take 2 or more tickets each.
On Friday, August 23rd starting at 4:30 p.m. there will be vendors, food vendors, Beverage garden, Bingo and carnival rides. BINGO IS BEING HELD IN THE WILTON COMMUNITY ROOM AGAIN THIS YEAR!!! THERE IS A $3.00 CHARGE TO ENTER THE BEVERAGE GARDEN! THERE ARE NO BUTTONS!
Local entertainment starting at 6:30 is Courageous for Christ Drama Outreach Ministry followed by the Riverbend Tae Kwon Do until 8:00 p.m. to show you their talents. The entertainment will be held at the BASKETBALL COURT. To end the evening music by Three Musicians and a Drummer from 8:00 – 12:00 a.m. Don’t miss any of this because it will be great!
Saturday, August 24th events begin at 8:00 a.m. with the Eager Beaver 5K Walk/Run. This event is open to all ages and awards are given to top finishers. The 1-mile race for the kids begins at 9:00 a.m. Shirts and participation ribbons are available for all runners and walkers. Registration will begin at 6:45 a.m. WATCH FOR A LOCATION SIGN!!!
Don't forget to stop by the Wilton Historic Depot, which will be open from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The depot will be closed for the parade, but immediately following the parade there will be an open house for the Grand Marshal. This year exhibits to be displayed at the Depot will be “25 YEARS SINCE RESORATION OF THE DEPOT”.
Superior Equipment carnival rides will open at 10:00 a.m.
The 12th Annual Car Show is will be held on 4th and Maurer Streets from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration starts at 10 a.m.
Bingo will open at 11:00 a.m. and will be held in the Wilton Community Room again
this year. The Beverage Garden will open following the parade. THERE IS A $3.00 COVER AND YOU MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE TO ENTER!
At 2:00 p.m. is the Wilton Founder's Day Parade, with this year’s theme being “HALLOWEEN”. Grand Marshals for the parade will be Jack & Barb Schmoll. Everyone is encouraged to participate, especially our youth; you can register the day of the parade at the WiltonHigh School parking lot starting at 12:15 p.m.
Parade winners will be posted in the Chamber windows as soon as the judges have made their decisions. AGAIN, DON'T FORGET TO STOP DOWN AT THE DEPOT FOR AN OPEN HOUSE FOR THE GRAND MARSHALS!
Following the parade the American Legion Auxiliary will hold a Veteran Balloon Launch at the American Legion Building.
Also following the parade at 4:30 p.m. in the BeverageGarden is the 2-person Corn Hole Tournament. Entry forms are available at the Chamber office or download one atwww.wiltoniowa.org. Check in time is 4:00 p.m.
3:30 – 3:50 p.m. the Miracles Can Happen Boys Ranch will hold an auction fundraiser!
3:50 – 4:00 p.m. the Wilton Steperettes will be performing at the Basketball court.
4:00 – 5:00 the Samantha’s Dance Academy will show you their stuff.
“Creepin Charlies” will be in the Beverage Garden from 5:00 – 8:00!
To end the evening, come listen and dance from 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m., to music provided by“CRAZY DELICIOUS” out of Cedar Rapids.
On Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. there will be a Community Church service at the Wilton City Park. Be sure to attend!
Once again, starting at 12:00 p.m. is the Wahkonsa Memorial Golf Tournament at Wahkonsa Country Club. (4 person best shot)
There are entry forms for the following events: Eager Beaver Run; Car Show; Flea Market, Crafts and Food Vendors, and the 2-Person Corn Hole Tournament. These are available at the Wilton Chamber of Commerce. The Wilton website also has these forms for download at www.wiltoniowa.org!! Check it out!!!
THE CHAMBER IS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS! ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER, PLEASE CONTACT THE CHAMBER OFFICE AT 563-732-2330 OR EMAIL ATwiltoncc@netwtc.net