Wapakoneta Summer Moon Festival

Wapakoneta Summer Moon Festival

Celebrate the First Steps on the Moon In Neil Armstrong's Hometown! Join Wapakoneta at The Summer Moon Festival and celebrate our heritage with quality entertainment for all ages.

Event details

Address: 500 Apollo Dr., Wapakoneta, OH 45895 [Map/directions]
Event has passed (Sun, Jul 23 2023)
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Cost: FREE

Wapakoneta Summer Moon Festival

Visit Wapakoneta and celebrate our heritage at The Summer Moon Festival

Celebrate the anniversary of Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing! July 18-23, 2023

The Armstrong Air & Space Museum and downtown Wapakoneta will be celebrating the Apollo 11 anniversary with a number of special events and activities including food, bands, games, shopping. Activities include:

  • Dining, shopping, tours, and entertainment in our historic downtown
  • Costumed astronaut photo opportunities
  • Run to the Moon 5K/10K
  • Lunar Rover Replica Demonstrations
  • Family Zone in Heritage Park
  • Face Painting & Balloon Artists
  • Inflatable rides on the museum lawn
  • Live Entertainment
  • Armstrong World Record Exhibit
  • Classic Car Show
  • Antique Tractor Show
  • Kiddie Tractor Pull
  • Paddle Battle on the Auglaize River
  • Gemini VIII Capsule Chat
  • Wapakoneta Family YMCA PickleBall Tournament
  • Corn Hole Tournament
  • Miss Summer Moon Pageant
  • Astronaut Meet & Greet
  • Beer Stein Holding Contest 
  • Weiner Dog Races

The Summer Moon Festival is organized by the Festival Committee of the Wapakoneta Chamber of Commerce with the participation of the Armstrong Air & Space Museum.

Armstrong Air & Space Museum

Wapakoneta Summer Moon Festival is taking place at Armstrong Air & Space Museum, which is located at 500 Apollo Dr. in Wapakoneta. Armstrong Air & Space Museum - The museum is a monument to the achievements of not only Neil Armstrong but all Ohioans who have attempted to defy gravity, as well as to the history of the space program itself. - read more

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