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2023 Ada festival kicks off with football, wraps up with tailgater

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a day full of events on Saturday, August 26 under the umbrella of the 7th annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival. The celebration includes family-friendly sports, entertainment and food opportunities. The itinerary below lists opportunities to compete, watch and listen, eat, dance and enjoy. 

Purchasing raffle tickets? The drawing will be held at the end of the evening.

DIAL-ROBERSON STADIUM, Ohio Northern University

9:00 a.m.  Ohio Northern University Men’s team scrimmage (open to the public) 

10:00 a.m.  Out of Bounds LIVE with Danny Holbrook, 93.1 The Fan radio show broadcast begins (public welcome to attend)

11:00 a.m.  Punt, Pass, and Kick Registration / Check-in

1:00 p.m.  Competition Starts

TAILGATE PARTY, Ada Train Depot Park

4:50 p.m.
Flag Raising ceremony / opening ceremony

5:00 p.m.
Kids Zone Opens: Pro Football Hall of Fame, Wilson Football Factory, dunk tank, face painting, games, etc.

Turning Point Band starts the party off at the stage

CONTINUES

Food Vendors open:

  • Payton's Kitchen
  • Kona Ice Findlay
  • Amy Mays Rockin Taco Truck
  • Schmidt's Sausage Truck
  • Fork in the Road Food Truck
  • Moore Than Just BBQ
  • CJ’s Dog House
  • Circle U Waffle Co.
  • Riverside Homemade Ice Cream
  • The Buckeye co.

Beer Tent Opens - Ada Lions Club serves up cold brews; Wristband & ID Check- Mandatory for ALL guest 21 and over purchasing/ consuming. $4/beer (Busch Light, Michelob Ultra, and seltzers)

7:00 p.m.
Cheer routine from Ada High School cheerleaders.

Band Voodoo Lane takes the stage

10:00 p.m.
Raffle drawing
Wilson Football Countdown and Drop

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