August 13-16, 2026
Entertainment:
Saturday Afternoon in Schoo Park Shelter: 2-4 pm
Street Dance on Saturday Night
Neon-LIVE
Neon-Live comes to Wanda for a high energy action packed night of fun, sing-alongs, and neon lights! This Minnesota-based band thrills audiences with 3 part harmonies and killer solos! Come join us Saturday night for a first class night of Rock, Pop, Country, and Funk
Sunday Afternoon at 2 p.m.
The Concord Singers are known as the foremost amateur German-language male chorus in America. Dubbed New Ulm’s “Ambassadors of Good Will,” they travel extensively throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe entertaining audiences with their exuberant style.
Additional Entertainment & Events:
Schedule of Events:
4 - 8 p.m. Vendor Fair ( Sponsored by Kenwood Home + Design on Main Street)
Classic Car Show from 4 - 8 p.m.
DJ - Bob for music
Beer Garden
125th Souvenirs Stand
5 p.m. - Welcome Ceremony - @ Schoo Park Ball Field
Mayor to do Welcome to Wanda Speech
Wanda Centennial Singers to sing National Anthem
Keg of Root beer in the park - Donated by Rick & Carol Jenniges
125th Souvenirs Stand
6 p.m. - Youth T-Ball (Schoo Park)
6 pm - 10 pm - Bean Bag Tournament
6 pm - Snaps Sing-a-Long - Little Town Tavern
Older Generation Sing-a-long to the Jukebox - Snap Weber Night - Wear you best Snap Weber or Wanda vintage items.
7 p.m. - Youth Softball (Schoo Park)
8 p.m. - Sawdust Scramble (Schoo Park)
8 p.m. - Home Run Derby (Schoo Park)
Classic Tractor Display - Tractor Lineup - Brian's Auto Care Lot (Vogel Lot)
Full Concession Stand Available at the park all weekend!
7 am - 10 am - Rolls & Coffee - Wanda Schoo Park - Card Players welcome
Classic Tractor Display - Brian's Auto Care Lot (Vogel Lot)
7 am - 5 pm - Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament - Contact Kendra Engen 507-227-8238 to register
8 am - 4 pm - Main Street Nutrition - Tea's & Shakes
8am - 10 am - Color Fun Run - Wanda Schoo Park
8 am - 5 pm - Men's Softball Tournament - Contact Kirk Beerman 507-360-1984 to register
9am - 4 pm - Dunk Tank - Wanda Catholic Heritage
10 a.m. - Family Tug of War Contest - Wanda Schoo Park - Register at 9:30 am prior to event
12 pm - 2 pm - Kid's Foam Party - Parent Supervision required - Bring Towels to dry off
All Day - BBQ Meat Cook - Off - Wanda Schoo Park - Meat Tasting/Voting for Public at Noon until gone. Asking $5 a plate donation.
2 pm - Pie Baking Contest - Wanda Schoo Park - Register by Friday, August 14th -
Pie & Ice Cream Social after the pie judging - Asking $5 a plate donation
All Day - Medallion Hunt - until Found
12 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Horse Drawn Buggy Rides - Town of Wanda Tour
2 pm - 4pm - Mike Lange - Concertina Player - Wanda Schoo Park Shelter
5-6 pm - Mass
All Day - 125th Souvenirs Stand
Kids events throughout the day:
Bounce Houses - All Day
Minnow Races - 10 - 2pm
Sidewalk Chalk - All Day
Rock Wall - 1pm - 5pm
Life Size Games
6 p.m. - 333 Club Dinner (Wanda Legion Hall - Tickets Required) - 6 pm Social Hour - 7 pm Meal
Beard Contest Judging - Register at Wanda Legion at 5 pm - 6 pm Judging
Pie Contest Winners Announced
Medallion Winner Announced
Meat Cook Off Winners Announced
Tug of War Winners Announced
6 p.m. - 12pm - Food Truck on Main Street - Illegal Amigo's
8 p.m. Street Dance featuring Neon Live! (Main Street)
Full Concession Stand Available at the park all weekend!
8 a.m.-11 a.m. - Pancake Breakfast (Wanda Legion Hall)
Face Painting - Wanda Legion during Pancake Breakfast
8 am - 2 pm - Main Street Nutrition - Tea's & Shakes
11 a.m. - Kids Pedal Pull
1 p.m. - Tractor and Family Parade
2 p.m. - Wanda Fire Hall Open House
Kid's Water Hose Spraying
Kid's Gift Bags
2 p.m. - The Concord Singers (Wanda Legion Hall)
Full Concession Stand Available at the park all weekend as well as up on Main Street on Sunday!
Sponsors:
Wanda's 125th Celebration is completely funded by area sponsors. Our 125th Celebration would not be possible without the amazing generosity and support of individuals and businesses in the Wanda area.
Become a sponsor!
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City of Wanda