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WAPAKONETA – The entire city of Wapakoneta meets to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the landing of the Apollo 11 moon.
The events will take place at the Armstrong Air and Space Museum, Auglaize County Fairgrounds, Wapakoneta Performing Arts Center, YMCA, Parks and Center. -city.
Today & # 39; hui
• 10 am to 5 pm Interactive educational activities, Armstrong Air and Space Museum.
• 17 hours Escape the Moon by Escape Wapak, Armstrong Air and Space Museum. Tickets in presale only.
• 6:30 pm to 8:45 pm Hot Air Balloon Rally, Auglaize County Fairgrounds.
• 3 to 5 pm Premiere of the WBGU documentary film, Wapakoneta High School Performing Arts Center.
Sunday
• 11 am to 3 pm Dedication of the statue, ribbon cuts and open day at the STEM Inspiration Center, Armstrong Air and Space Museum.
• 3pm 50th Anniversary Parade at Auglaize County Exhibition Center to downtown Wapakoneta.
• 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Community Picnic and Sounds of Summer Concert at the Armstrong Air and Space Museum.
On Monday
• 12h to 21h '60s Day at Wapakoneta Water Park.
• 9 pm to midnight Wapakoneta in the moonlight. Themed music, dinners, flashlight tours and light fixtures in the historic city center.
Tuesday
• 9:15 am to 5:00 pm Launch day, Armstrong Air and Space Museum. Workshops and model rocket launches.
• 4 pm Morning "Hidden Figures", Wapa Theater, 15 Willipie Street, Wapakoneta. Free.
• 5 pm to midnight Escape the Moon, Armstrong Air and Space Museum. Tickets $ 55 per person at escapewapak.com for a lunar themed escape room.
• 6 pm Return to 60's dinner, Saint Paul's Church of Wapakoneta. Enjoy 60's recipes at the Armstrong family church. Reservations required at 419-738-2215. Chris Hart, the first man's reenactment actor, will follow.
• 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Miss Summer Moon Festival Scholarship Contest, Wapakoneta Performing Arts Center.
Wednesday
• 4pm to 11pm Summer Moon food vendors, outdoor cafe, games and attractions, downtown Wapakoneta. Entertainment on the main stage: One Small Step 17h, T102 Country Star Playoffs from 7pm to 10pm, Beer Stein Holding Competition from 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm.
• 4 pm Morning "Apollo 13", Wapa Theater, 15 Willipie Street, Wapakoneta. Free.
• 5 to 7 pm UN Barnes and Noble, 1721 Hartzler Road, Lima. Rinda Beach, author of "Neil Armstrong's Wind Tunnel Dream", autograph session.
• 5.30 pm to 8 pm XPogo Stunt Show, Perry Street, Wapakoneta.
Thursday
• 4pm to 11pm Summer Moon food vendors, outdoor cafe, games and attractions, downtown Wapakoneta. Animation on the main stage: Beer Barrel Boys 16h, Beer Stein Holding Competition 18:30, 20:30, 21:30 and 22:30, Nashville Crush 19:00.
• 19 hours Runs in bed, Perry Street. Registration required.
Friday
• 10am to 5pm NASA exhibitions and activities, makeup, inflatables, meetings and greetings from astronauts, Armstrong Air and Space Museum.
• 2 pm to 11 pm Summer Moon food vendors, outdoor cafe, games and attractions, downtown Wapakoneta. Entertainment on the main stage: Will Freed Band 2:30 pm, New Outlook 4:00 pm, The Staples 5:00 pm, Will Freed Band 7:00 pm Beer Stein Holding Contest at 8:30 pm and 10:30 pm, Tobi Lee and Mustang Sally at 9:00 pm. Cornhole tournament at 18h, the biggest tournament in the world of MoonPie at 19:30.
Saturday, July 20th
• Run to the Moon from 7 am to 10 am, Armstrong Air and Space Museum.
• Fishing session at 8 am at Heritage Park, Wapakoneta. Registration required.
• 9am to 3pm RC Fest, Perry Street, Wapakoneta.
• 10am to 5pm NASA exhibitions and activities, makeup, inflatables, meetings and greetings from astronauts, Armstrong Air and Space Museum.
• From 11 am to midnight, food vendors at the Summer Moon Festival, outdoor cafe, games and attractions, downtown Wapakoneta. Animation on the main stage: Lauren Schroeder 11:30, Chase Cummings 13h, Fleetwood 2, the Max 15h, Haywired 17h, Beer Stein Holding Competition 18:30 and 20:30, another round at 21h.
• 12:30 Paddle Battle, Heritage Park, Wapakoneta. Registration required.
• 3pm to 9pm Buckeye Antique Tractor Show, downtown Wapakoneta.
• 18h to 19h45 Astronaut dinner, Armstrong Air and Space Museum on reservation.
• 18:30 Viennese dog racing, Perry Street, Wapakoneta. Registration required.
• 7:30 pm Big Wheel Races, Perry Street, Wapakoneta. Registration required.
• 22:56 Celebrating Neil Armstrong's first step on the moon. Countdown from 10h to 23h
Sunday, July 21st
• 8 to 11 hour bike tour, YMCA Wapakoneta. Registration required.
• American Legion Sand Volleyball Tournament at Wapakoneta. Registration required.
• 10am to 5pm NASA exhibits and activities, facial makeup, inflatable structures, astronaut spousal panel, Armstrong Air and Space Museum.
• 5:30 pm to 8 pm Orchestra of harmony of the region of Lima, Armstrong Air and Space Museum.
This week's Lima News examines Neil Armstrong's impact on the region. Follow the series online at LimaOhio.com/tag/onegiantleap.
Lynne Skaggs and Judie Presar of Casa Chic Home and Garden present a large poster promoting the 50th anniversary of the moon landing in the downtown Wapakoneta store. Craig J. Orosz | The news of Lima
Contact Tara Jones at 567-242-0511.
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