One of Ada's oldest traditions brings families, friends and neighbors to War Memorial Park on the second Saturday in August: the Farmers & Merchants Picnic. 2026 marks the 113th annual event, a day filled with entertainment, four-legged and diesel-powered competitions, good food, games and lots and lots of prizes.
GOOD FOOD ALL DAY
Hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, chicken noodles, pulled pork, walking tacos, mac & cheese, homemade pies, ice cream, caramel apples
FROM FACEBOO__The official 10th Annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival Food Truck line-up is here:
Wok.Up.Street Hibachi
Fork in the Road Food Truck
Shafer's Smoked Meats
Buerger's Fries and More
Circle U Waffle Co.
Taste of Paradise
Mosco's Tacos
CJ Dog House
MEDIA RELEASE__The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to celebrate a major milestone with the 10th Annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival, taking place Saturday, August 22, from 5–11 p.m. at Ada Depot Park.
What began a decade ago as a celebration of Ada’s rich football history has grown into one of the community’s favorite summer events. This year’s festival will feature an evening packed with family-friendly activities, live entertainment, food, drinks and plenty of football spirit.
FROM FACEBOOK__Police and community partnerships will bring the first National Night Out celebration to Ada on Wednesday, August 5. This family event will include free food, free pool admission and free door prize drawings.
The event takes place from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at War Memorial Park. Activity stations include Touch-a-Truck, a tactical equipment display, fingerprinting station, Junior Officer swearing-in, safety information booth, and Meet the Chief.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Irish Iron Memorial remembering TJ Griffin will be held on October 3 at Liberty Conservation Club, 1552 ST RT 235, with a swap meet from 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and ride leaving at noon.
All donations will go toward funeral expenses of those lost in motorcycle accidents.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that registration is now live for the Midwest BBQ, Catering & More, LLC Made in Ada HOT WING Challenge at the 10th Annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival.
