On Saturday, July 27 Bluffton Rd will close from 1 to 4pm for a huge community festival. âA Walk In Waynedaleâ will take the place of the Waynedale Community Picnic and relocates the festival to âdowntownâ Waynedale along Bluffton Rd., between Old Trail Rd. and Interlaken Dr. Weâve made this shift to provide more event space, better parking and to attract more exposure for our community and its businesses. And most notably, to get people out and moving to celebrate a healthy lifestyle using our communityâs new sidewalks and trails!
SATURDAY, JULY 27, 2019
1:00pm - Doors Open
1:30pm - Live Band Starts
3:00pm - Bike Parade
Emergency Vehicle Tours At Select Times
ALL DAY ATTRACTIONS
Face Painting
Chalk Walk & Drawing
Exploration Science Tent
Music & Live Band
Kids Games & Prizes
Vendor Meet & Greet
Bike Decorating
Food Trucks
GENEROUS SPONSORS!
Each year, the event organizers reach out to the businesses and organizations in the Waynedale area to help put on this free and fun community event! Each and every year, they respond positively and generously! This year, over 100 Waynedale businesses contributed to the A Walk In Waynedale Event. Please thank the sponsors by shopping or using their services as theyâve extended themselves to make sure youâve had a great time at the event.
*Many businesses will stay open although the road will be closed, be sure to visit them too!
A Walk In Waynedale, which is sure to become a rich tradition within our community, will be a day jam packed with fun for all ages! This family friendly event is, as always, full of some of our old favorites from The Waynedale Community Picnic, but this year we also have some new features that we are excited to share with you!
Chalk Walk & Street Art
Come and release your creativity at our STAR Chalk Walk. It is free to participate! Get registered at the STAR tent at Bluffton Rd. and Interlaken the day of the event. Chalk will be provided, but feel to bring your own supplies, as well. 9â by 5â square art spaces will be available on a first come, first serve basis all along Bluffton Rd in front of STAR Bank. Popular vote winners for both adults and children will win a prize basket. Also, anybody who comes to appreciate the art and votes for their favorite square in each category will be entered to win a prize basket.
Bike Decorating & Bike Parade
If you ride your bike to A Walk In Waynedale, be sure to stop at Hair Affairâs parking lot, where they will offer everything you need to decorate your bike for the day! And meet back up at Hair Affair for the Bike Parade which will start at 3pm; so get there early to secure your spot in the parade!
Passport Stamps For Prizes
Pickup your âPassport To Waynedaleâ at either of the information booths throughout the event, located near Flagstar Bank and STAR Bank. Participate in select activities and visit vendors who have a Passport stamp. The more boxes on the Passport you have stamped, the bigger prize you might win! Be sure to turn in your stamped Passport at the end of the event to qualify to win.
Live, Local Music
Bring your blankets, grab your folding chairs, charge your cameras and get your dancing feet ready! This year, for your listening pleasure, you will be serenaded by the wonderful music of The Adam Strack Band! The cover band performs a variety of styles including classic rock, alternative rock, reggae, country, and bluegrass. Adam comes from a family of musicians that played as a family band for a decade in the 90âs and has been performing in front of live audiences for over 25 years.
Science Exploration Tent
We are pleased to once again present our Science Exploration Tent! A place where discoveries can be made! Kids and adults will have a chance to learn about the wetlands with Little River Wetlands, explore the honey bees through a live observation hive with Southwest Honey Co., learn about raptors like hawks and eagles with Soarinâ Hawk Raptor Rehabilitation, learn about pets and animal safety with H.O.P.E. for Animals and get cozy with live critters from the Critter Crew. We hope this new feature will satisfy all the adventurers at heart, while at the same time providing our community the opportunity for some outdoor science education.
Local Vendors
Donât forget to check out the vendors all along Bluffton Road! Over 40 local companies and organizations will be represented the day of A Walk In Waynedale. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know those businesses that surround the place where you live, work and play. Many businesses are eager to meet you and share what they are doing in and around the Waynedale Community.
Donât Forget To Be Safe!
Be sure to drive safely around the event while trying to find a parking spot or when leaving the event. There will be many walkers and bikers sharing the area on this day of community fun and togetherness. And donât forget to bring water and keep hydrated, especially with these temperatures!
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