FROM ADA SCHOOLS TEXT MESSAGES__Join us on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, as the Ada Bulldogs take on the Elmwood Royals. We are proud to honor and celebrate all those who have served and are currently serving in our Armed Forces.
Location: Ada High School Stadium
Kickoff: 7:00 PM
Date: Friday, Sept. 12, 2025
All veterans and active-duty military are invited to attend as our special guests. Veterans and those currently serving, please join us on the field for the National Anthem.
Please help us spread the word and show our gratitude to the men and women who protect our freedom.
Football fans are found around the globe. But only in Ada, Ohio can you find the home of the official NFL football, used in every game and in every Super Bowl. On August 23, the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce threw a big party celebrating that fact: the Made In Ada Wilson Football Festival. Many traditions have been developed over the nine-year history of the event and two new contests spiced up the evening.
AUG 22 MEDIA RELEASE__St. Mark Lutheran Church will be serving it's Community Meal this coming Wednesday, August 27, from 5:00 to 6:30 (or until we run out) at the church on the corner of Lincoln and Johnson in Ada.
This month's menu consist of cheesy sloppy joes, baked beans, fruit, and cookies.
As always you may drive up for curbside service, carry out, or, our favorite, dine in.
This meal is free and opened to the public. We do ask that if you require more than 8 meals that you call 419-792-0911 before noon on Monday so that we can be prepared. We have run out of food the last two months.
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9th annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival
Saturday, August 23
5:00-11:00 p.m.
10 p.m. Wilson Ball Drop
Ada Depot Park
Main St. at Central Ave.
Coordinated by the
Ada Area Chamber of Commerce
By Paula Pyzik Scott
Ada is throwing a big party in celebration of football--and especially footballs and football teams that are "Made in Ada." The 9th annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival on the evening of Saturday, August 23 will have all of the music, food and games that are essential to a great party, as well as plenty of Bulldog, Polar Bear and NFL spirit.
Ada is the home of the Wilson Football factory which supplies balls for all levels of play up to and including the NFL and the Super Bowl. For some pre-festival activitiy, the Wilson Football Factory store will be open from noon-4:00 p.m. You can explore the new facility's lobby, which is filled with memorabilia and a Wilson gift store at 517 E. Highland Ave, Ada, Ohio.
