The Wallaceburg Antique Motor and Boat Outing (WAMBO) is excited to add some new events to their already packed schedule during the second weekend in August.
“Our committee has been working tirelessly behind the scenes to prepare for our 30th annual event this summer,” says Bill Wolsing, chair of WAMBO 30.
“Not only will we have our usual lineup of cars, boats, fire trucks, musical entertainment, vendors, toys, soap box derby, and much more… we’ve also added some exciting new features.”
The WAMBO committee is also pleased to announce that registration is FREE for all vehicle displays this year. Also, running the car show once again, after a one-year hiatus, is Wallaceburg resident, Matt Thomas, who had run the car show for 10 years previously.
“I’m excited to be back and running the Terry Glover Memorial Cruise on the Friday night and the Antique Car Show in downtown Wallaceburg all-day on Saturday,” Thomas said.
“The route on Friday night is going back to what people have come to enjoy… starting at Canadian Tire, stopping at the Wallaceburg nursing homes, heading through downtown James Street and finally going to Dresden.”
Thomas added: “We’re hoping to pack the downtown core on Saturday (August 11) for the Antique car show. Vehicles from every year, make and model will be allowed to enter the show this year, with free registration for all.”
Thomas said awards will be handed out for iCars (1990 and newer) and for WAMBO Original Classes (pre-1930 to 1989, original and modified.) Some specialty awards are also being added for the 30th annual event.
Some of the new events, include:
Community Boat Parade (NEW): WAMBO is excited to announce the first ever Community Boat Parade taking place on Friday, August 10, 2018 directly following the car parade. Organizers are asking boaters to light up and decorate your boat as there will be a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place award. “What a great way to see WAMBO from the water with family and friends while cruising down the historic Sydenham River as the sun goes down,” said Brian Armitage, WAMBO director. More information is available, here: http://wambo.ca/events/community_boat_cruise.php
Mini Garden Tractor Pull (NEW): Another new event is being added to the WAMBO docket this year. A first time WAMBO Mini Garden Tractor Pull is being organized by Rob Knight. This event will take place on Sunday, August 12 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. “Mini Garden Tractor Pulling has been around for some time,” Knight said. “Being a first for Wallaceburg and WAMBO, we will see the Stone Boat Pullers out of Kitchener, Ontario putting an excellent display. This year we have added an exciting new division ‘Open Pull’ where members of the community ages 8 years old and up can enter. Registration for the Open Pull will start at 10 a.m. on the day of the event. Stay tuned WAMBO website for more updates: http://wambo.ca/events/mini_garden_tractor_pull.php
WAMBO Open Paddle (NEW): Come take part in celebrating Wallaceburg’s beautiful waterways with an open kayak, canoe, pedal boat during WAMBO event. People are being encouraged to bring their own kayak, canoe, pedal boat, etc., and an approved personal flotation device or life preserver/life jacket meeting C.S.A. standards. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. The event will start at Crothers Conservation Area, head to the fountain park and back. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, August 11. More details are available, here: http://wambo.ca/events/open_paddle.php
The link to the full WAMBO 30 schedule can be found, here: http://wambo.ca/schedule.php
WAMBO is being held on August 10, 11 and 12, 2018 in Wallaceburg.
