August 13th-16th, 2026
Schedule of Events:
Kenwood Homes Night
Vendor Fair, Food Trucks, Games, Bouncy House, Music by DJ Bob.............................................4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
(Sponsored by Kenwood Home + Design on Main Street)
Classic Car Show on Main Street................................................................................................................5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
125th Souvenirs Stand in Wanda City Hall.............................................................................................4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Wanda Memorabilia Display - "The Legacy" building - Old Bierl Station................................All Weekend
All Activities are at Wanda Schoo Park unless stated differently.
Welcome Ceremony @ Schoo Park Ball Field........................................................................................5 p.m.
Mayor to do Welcome to Wanda Speech
Raising of the Flag & National Anthem - by Rebecca Guetter
Youth Ball Kids to sing - Take me out to the Ball Game
Keg of Root beer in the Park after Ceremony - Donated by Rick & Carol Jenniges
Concession Stand (Food & Beer)..................................................................................................................5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Classic Tractor Display Line-up at Brian's Auto Care Lot (Vogel Lot)............................................5 p.m.
125th Souvenirs Stand at Wanda City Hall...............................................................................................6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Season End Youth T-Ball (Pre-K-Gr. 1)......................................................................................................6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Bean Bag Tournament (Register by 6 p.m.)............................................................................................6:30 p.m.
Season End Youth Softball (Gr. 2-8th).......................................................................................................7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Snap Sing-a-Long Night at Little Town Tavern....................................................................................7 p.m.
Kid's Sawdust Scramble..................................................................................................................................8 p.m.
Life Size Games & Sidewalk Chalk..............................................................................................................All Weekend
Wanda Memorabilia Display at "The Legacy" building - Old Bierl Station................................All Weekend
All Activities are at Wanda Schoo Park unless stated differently.
All Day Events:
Classic Tractor Display Line-up - Brian's Auto Care Lot (Vogel Lot)
Kids Events:
All Free/All Day
Bounce Houses - Minnow Races
Sidewalk Chalk: Schoo Park & Main Street
Life Size Games - Sawdust Scramble
Rock Wall - 1 p.m - 5 p.m
Rolls, Coffee & Cards - Card Players Welcome.........................................................................................7 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Full Concession Stand.......................................................................................................................................7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
BBQ Meat Cook-Off - Main Street (Grillers need to provide there own grill set-up).................7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Ribs will be provided
Judging will be at 6 pm
Taste Testing for Public after judging until gone
Free Will Donation.
Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament (Meeting at 7:45 a.m).............................................................................7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Contact Kendra Engen 507-227-8238 to register
Limit of 16 Teams
Co-Ed Softball Tournament (Coach's Meeting at 7:45 a.m.)................................................................8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Contact Kirk Beerman 507-360-1984 to register
Limit of 8 teams - 5 Boys & 5 Girls
$100 per team - 100% Payback
Main Street Nutrition - Tea's & Shakes.....................................................................................................8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Run/Walk Fun Run (All ages welcome to join)........................................................................................8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
125th Souvenirs Stand at Wanda City Hall...............................................................................................10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tug of War Contest...........................................................................................................................................10 a.m.
Register at 9:30 am prior to event
3 Boys & 3 Girls on a Team
Adult & Kids Brackets
Medallion Hunt at Wanda City Hall.............................................................................................................11 a.m. start
Clues posted every hour at the Wanda City Hall Window until found
Where's Wanda Podcast Live in Schoo Park............................................................................................11 a.m.
Stop in and say Hi! And share some Wanda Stories!
Dunk Tank................................................Sponsored by Wanda Catholic Heritage.................................11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Horse Drawn Buggy Rides.....................................Town of Wanda Tour................................................12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Pie Baking Contest...........................................................................................................................................2 p.m.
Register by 12 p.m. - Wanda Schoo Park Tent
Contact Carol Jenniges for questions and rules - 320-760-0540
Pie & Ice Cream Social after the pie judging - Free will Donation
Mike Lange - Concertina Player........................Wanda Schoo Park Shelter.....................................2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Mass at St. Mathias Church (Wanda).........................................................................................................5 p.m.
Food Trucks on Main Street..........................................................................................................................5 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Antonio's on the go
Black Cherry Smokehouse
Beer Garden by Little Town Tavern (Main Street)................................................................................5 p.m. - 1 a.m.
333 Club Banquet Dinner
6 p.m.
Wanda Legion Hall - Tickets Required - 6 p.m Social Hour - 7 p.m Meal
Beard Contest Judging - Register at Wanda Legion at 5 p.m - 6 p.m Judging
January Registered Beard Growers Only.
Street Dance featuring Neon Live! (Main Street)..................................................................................8 p.m.
Wanda Memorabilia Display at "The Legacy" building - Old Bierl Station................................All Weekend
Wanda Community Worship Service - Wanda Legion Hall..............................................................9 a.m.
Pancake Breakfast - Wanda Legion Hall.................................................................................................10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Main Street Nutrition - Tea's & Shakes - Main Street.......................................................................10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
125th Souvenirs Stand at Wanda City Hall............................................................................................10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Face Painting - Wanda Legion Hall during Pancake Breakfast................................................................10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Balloon Artist - Main Street.......................................................................................................................................10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Wanda Fire Hall Open House.....................................................................................................................10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Kid's Water Hose Spraying
Kid's Gift Bags
Full Concession Stand Available on Main Street................................................................................10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Bloody Mary Bar - Little Town Tavern.................................................................................................................11 a.m.
Kids Pedal Pull - Main Street.....................................................................................................................11 a.m.
10:30 a.m. registration - 11 a.m. Start
Wanda 125th Tractor, Family & Business Parade................................................................................1 p.m.
Line up at 12 p.m. on the back road of Wanda. Follow Signs
Contacts to reserve a spot in the parade:
Sam Prechel 218-639-1607
Sherry Beadell 507-829-7299
Connie Salfer 507-828-2648
The Concord Singers (Wanda Legion Hall) following the parade................................................2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Wanda Memorabilia Display at "The Legacy" building - Old Bierl Station................................All Weekend