AUG 7-9, 2026
THE SECOND WEEKEND
IN AUGUST
Every August, Wallaceburg comes alive for a weekend of classic cars, antique boats, live music and local vendors set across downtown and the Sydenham River.
After 30+ years, Wallaceburg Antique Motor and Boat Outing (WAMBO) remains one of Canada’s largest transportation festivals.
FREE TO ATTEND ~ OPEN TO EVERYONE ~
FREE TO ATTEND ~ OPEN TO EVERYONE ~
WAMBO HIGHLIGHTS + EVENTS
WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT WAMBO
Classic Cars ON THE STREET
Antique Boats Along the River
FIRETRUCKS & MOTORCYCLES
Live Music & ENTERTAINMENT
Art in the Park & Local Vendors
Family Activities All Weekend
EASY TO SPEND THE WEEKEND HERE
A WALLACEBURG SUMMER TRADITION
WAMBO runs through downtown Wallaceburg, from the main streets to the rivers edge.
You’ll find classic cars parked throughout the core, antique boats along the Sydenham River, and vendors, food and music spread throughout. Downtown stores and restaurants open up and offer a reprieve from the sun and crowds.
Everything is within walking distance, so once you arrive, you can settle in and move at your own pace, or if you need help getting around, shuttles are available to get you where you want to go.
WAMBO has been part of Wallaceburg summers for over three decades.
SINCE 1989
What started as a small local gathering now brings together thousands of people from across Chatham-Kent and Southwestern Ontario.
WAMBO has always been organized by volunteers and continues to be shaped by the community around it. At its core, it’s still the same: a classic car and antique boat show shaped by people who care about enriching the Wallaceburg community.
BECOME A VENDOR AT WAMBO
Join one of the busiest and most vibrant festival marketplaces in Chatham-Kent.
Connect with a large, engaged audience
Showcase handmade goods or local products
Be part of a high-energy, community-driven event
Whether you're a food vendor, artist, or small business, WAMBO is a great place to be seen by the community.
30,000 VISITORS, OVER 100 VENDORS
POWERED BY COMMUNITY SUPPORT
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TAKE WAMBO HOME WITH YOU ·
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SHOP THE 2026 WAMBO COLLECTION
Each year of WAMBO includes a commemorative poster, limited time t-shirts, event keepsakes and more, all available during the weekend and online. Take a piece of WAMBO home with you and help to support the event for years to come.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT PARTICIPATING?
GET IN TOUCH WITH THE WAMBO TEAM
If you’re looking for more details about the weekend, registration, or anything else, we’re here to help.
We’ll get back to you as soon as we can and make sure you’re pointed in the right direction… to WAMBO.
