Red interior and steering wheel of a classic red car being shown at WAMBO

PLAN YOUR VISIT

TO WAMBO

Whether you're bringing a vehicle, showcasing a boat, or setting up as a vendor, WAMBO is built around participation.

Choose your category below and secure your place in the weekend.

Canadian musician and singer Steven Page with band performing on main stage to large crowd at WAMBO
Antique wooden boat with dark and light blue stripes docked on the Sydenham River in Wallaceburg at WAMBO

YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THESE

TOP HIGHLIGHTS

Main street in downtown Wallaceburg hosting a line up of classic cars driving through a large crowd watching and cheering them on

TERRY GLOVER MEMORIAL CRUISE

Friday evening starting at 7pm from the Walmart parking lot and cruising through the downtown core of Wallaceburg.

Classic and custom cars lining the downtown street of Wallaceburg surrounded by old buildings with people walking down the street looking at the cars

CAR SHOW

Classic and custom cars lining the downtown area of Wallaceburg

View of the Sydenham River with boats lining the docks with the walking bridge in Wallaceburg in the background which leads to the antique fire truck display in the background

BOAT DISPLAY

Our events prioritize comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up as you are and fully engage in the process.

On stage with instruments looking out into large crowd of people seated and in refreshment tent waiting for band to go on

LIVE MUSIC

Our events prioritize comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up as you are and fully engage in the process.

WAMBO SCHEDULE

  • The Knights of Columbus will be providing a chicken dinner on Friday 4:30 at the K of C Hall on Baseline Road.

  • Opening Ceremonies & bell ringing at Wallaceburg Civic Park (near fountain)

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  • Terry Glover Memorial Cruise: 5pm gathering between Tim Hortons and Walmart (McNaughton Ave) with cruise to start at 7pm.

  • Live music on the Main Stage in downtown Wallaceburg.

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FRIDAY

SATURDAY

WAMBO Shuttle runs from 9am-5pm. Map below to view pick-up/drop-off areas.

  • The KofC will also be serving up Saturday morning breakfast at the Downtown Wallaceburg beer tent. Until sold out.

  • 9am-5pm: Car, Boat, Motorcycle and Fire Equipment shows begin.

    9am-5pm: Art in the Park + Vendors open.

  • 10am-2pm: Children’s Games in Parkette.

    10am-4pm:

    • Wallaceburg Museum offers free admission

    • Cooling Station in the Jeanne Gordon Hall including free crafts and colouring for children

    • Flight simulator

    11am-2pm: Museum BBQ

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  • 12-2pm: Live Music at James St. municipal parking lot.

  • 12-6pm: Karaoke tent by the Wallaceburg Library with DJ's Mike & Melody Shepley. description

  • 4-5pm: Awards Ceremonies for Cars, Boats and more – there will be a People's Choice Ballot Box available for spectators to vote.

  • Live Music at James St. municipal parking lot.

  • 10am: Interdenominational Church Service – James St. Municipal Parking Lot.

SUNDAY

CARS, BOATS, MOTORCYCLES + FIRE TRUCKS

TRANSPORTATION EVENTS

From classic cars lining downtown streets to antique boats along the river, plus motorcycles and historic fire equipment, this is where different kinds of craftsmanship come together. Each one has its own story, and each one is part of what makes WAMBO weekend what it is.

Three classic cars lined up on the grass in Civic Square Park in Wallaceburg for WAMBO

CLASSIC CARS

From classic cars lining downtown streets to antique boats along the river, plus motorcycles and historic fire equipment, this is

Boats lining the docks of downtown Wallaceburg WAMBO behind historic buildings and trees

ANTIQUE BOATS

From classic cars lining downtown streets to antique boats along the river, plus motorcycles and historic fire equipment, this is

Antique motorcycles lining a downtown street in Wallaceburg with people attending WAMBO walking by and looking

MOTORCYCLES

From classic cars lining downtown streets to antique boats along the river, plus motorcycles and historic fire equipment, this is

Antique fire truck from Dresden Fire Department on display at WAMBO amongst many others

FIRE TRUCKS + EQUIPMENT

From classic cars lining downtown streets to antique boats along the river, plus motorcycles and historic fire equipment, this is

Downtown Wallaceburg street lined with locals and onlookers watching classic cars cruise down the street for the annual Terry Glover Memorial Cruise

ANNUAL CRUISE THROUGH DOWNTOWN

TERRY GLOVER MEMORIAL CRUISE

You do not need to be a WAMBO registered vehicle to participate in the Terry Glover Memorial Cruise. Anyone with a classic or custom vehicle is welcome to attend. Participants should plan on being at the Wallaceburg Walmart parking lot to later than 6pm on the Friday of WAMBO weekend. Cruise begins at 7pm and goes through the downtown streets.

CAR OWNERS: THE CRUISE IS OPEN TO EVERYONE

You do not need to be a WAMBO registered vehicle to participate in the Terry Glover Memorial Cruise. Anyone with a classic or custom vehicle is welcome to attend. Participants should plan on being at the Wallaceburg Walmart parking lot to later than 6pm on the Friday of WAMBO weekend. Cruise begins at 7pm and goes through the downtown streets.

  • WAMBO have been notified by the Chatham Kent Police Traffic Enforcement Division that they will no longer be escorting any cruises with any car show within the Municipality. They will move from a “Traffic Management” policy to a “Traffic Enforcement” policy. All traffic signage, speed limits and intersection lights MUST be obeyed. CKPS will be watching. The safety of our WAMBO participants/viewers and visitors is and has always been a top priority with us. We appreciate your cooperation in abiding by the rules of daily driving during our cruise event moving forward.

2026 ENTERTAINMENT

LIVE MUSIC

From classic cars lining downtown streets to antique boats along the river, plus motorcycles and historic fire equipment, this is where different kinds of craftsmanship come together. Each one has its own story, and each one is part of what makes WAMBO weekend what it is.

FRIDAY 7pm

WAMBO has booked the Big Shiny Toons band to play in their 7pm slot on Friday of the event

BIG SHINY TOONS

Bringing an explosion of energy, 4 part harmonies, exquisite but questionable dance moves, and a ton of fun, Big Shiny Toons brings all your favourite 90's hits you forgot you loved.

SATURDAY 12pm

WAMBO main stage image in place of where the Saturday afternoon band image will be

TO BE ANNOUNCED

Saturday afternoon band will be announced soon. Please keep an eye on this page for more information.

SATURDAY 7PM

WAMBO has booked the Scott Manery and the Barn Burners band to play in their 7pm slot on Saturday of the event

SCOTT MANERY + THE BARN BURNERS

With 20+ years of twang, Scott Manery + The Barn Burners have five CD's under their cowboy belts the band features all original material as written by Manery.

VENDORS AT WAMBO

SHOP + EAT

From classic cars lining downtown streets to antique boats along the river, plus motorcycles and historic fire equipment, this is where different kinds of craftsmanship come together. Each one has its own story, and each one is part of what makes WAMBO weekend what it is.

Art in the Park vendors tent at WAMBO showcasing stained glass crafts along a table and shelfs

ART IN THE PARK

From classic cars lining downtown streets to antique boats along the river, plus motorcycles and historic fire equipment, this is

General merchandise vendors tent at WAMBO selling their products from a table and shelves, talking to buyers

LOCAL VENDORS

From classic cars lining downtown streets to antique boats along the river, plus motorcycles and historic fire equipment, this is

Food trucks lined in the main parking lots at WAMBO with lines of people approaching each trucks windows

FOOD VENDORS

From classic cars lining downtown streets to antique boats along the river, plus motorcycles and historic fire equipment, this is

PLACES THE COMMUNITY CAN GATHER

COMMUNITY EVENTS

From classic cars lining downtown streets to antique boats along the river, plus motorcycles and historic fire equipment, this is where different kinds of craftsmanship come together. Each one has its own story, and each one is part of what makes WAMBO weekend what it is.

Streetviw of the Knights of Columbus Hall in Wallaceburg

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHICKEN DINNER

From classic cars lining downtown streets to antique boats along the river, plus motorcycles and historic fire equipment, this is

Big white event tent with rows and rows of tables and chairs set up with lots of people seated eating the Saturday morning breakfast at WAMBO hosted by the Knights of Columbus in Wallaceburg

KNIGHT OF COLUMBUS BREAKFAST

From classic cars lining downtown streets to antique boats along the river, plus motorcycles and historic fire equipment, this is

Large blue tent sent up in smaller downtown Wallaceburg parking lot, set up with lots of cars with people seated watching someone at front of tent singing karaoke into a microphone

KARAOKE KORNER

From classic cars lining downtown streets to antique boats along the river, plus motorcycles and historic fire equipment, this is

Big white event tent set up for a Sunday morning interdenominational service for local and visitors of WAMBO

INTERDENOMINATIONAL SERVICE

From classic cars lining downtown streets to antique boats along the river, plus motorcycles and historic fire equipment, this is

Street view of the Wallaceburg and District Museum, Sports Hall of Fame and the Jean Gordon Theatre

KIDS ACTIVITIES + MORE

WALLACEBURG MUSEUM

The Wallaceburg + District Museum is a popular place for kids and adults alike during WAMBO. On Saturday, be sure to take advantage of the day's free admission to our Museum exhibit spaces. Tour the Glass Gallery, Sports Hall of Fame, Baldoon Mystery display, Industrial Room, Legion Room, and more!

  • The Wallaceburg & District Museum will be open to the public free of admission from 10am-4pm.

  • Cooling Station in the Jeanne Gordon Hall including free crafts and colouring for children from 10am-4pm.

  • Children's Games in Parkette from 10am-2pm.

  • BBQ at the Museum from 11am-2pm.

SHUTTLE SERVICE + MAP

FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND WAMBO

From classic cars lining downtown streets to antique boats along the river, plus motorcycles and historic fire equipment, this is where different kinds of craftsmanship come together. Each one has its own story, and each one is part of what makes WAMBO weekend what it is.

RUNNING SATURDAY FROM 9AM-5PM

WAMBO SHUTTLES

WAMBO takes place throughout the downtown core of Wallaceburg and along the Sydenham River.

Most of the event is within walking distance, so once you’re here, it’s easy to move between the cars, water, vendors and everything else the event has to offer.

Parking is available nearby, with signage to help guide you in.

All Shuttle locations shown on map below.

Flat bed trailer set up with a tent and benches, attached to a farming tractor to be a shuttle for people to get around to different areas of the WAMBO event

FESTIVAL LAYOUT + SHUTTLE LOCATIONS

WAMBO EVENT MAP

WAMBO takes place throughout the downtown core of Wallaceburg and along the Sydenham River.

Most of the event is within walking distance, so once you’re here, it’s easy to move between the cars, water, vendors and everything else the event has to offer.

Parking is available nearby, with signage to help guide you in.

All Shuttle locations shown on map below.

Map of the downtown area of Wallaceburg with a custom legend made up to show the different areas for car and boat display, shuttle pickup and drop off locations, the main stage, refreshment tent and every thing to do at the event

WAMBO (38) will be held on august 7-8, 2026.