Schedule for August 27 Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival
The August 27 Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival includes two events:
- 1:00 p.m. - PPK-sanctioned Punt, Pass & Kick competiton at Dial-Roberson Stadium
- 5:00-10:00 p.m. - Tailgate Party at the Ada Train Depot Park
The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce coordinates this family-friendly event. New this year: the tailgate party will include a goal kick simulator from the Pro Football Hall of Fame and beer sales.
DIAL-ROBERSON STADIUM @ Ohio Northern University
11:30 a.m.- Punt, Pass, and Kick Registration / Check-in
1:00 p.m. - Competition begins
• Midwest BBQ, Catering, & More will be there offering lunch specials
• Ohio Northern University Medical Lab Science students will be selling water, Gatorade, and small concessions inside the stadium
This is a free event for boys and girls ages 6-15. Winners will advance to regional or national competition. Registration at the event is available via smart phone.
TAILGATE PARTY @ Ada Train Depot Park:
5:00 p.m. - Voodoo Lane starts the party off at the Old Route 69 Brewery Stage
Food Vendors:
- Payton’s Kitchen
- Kona Ice
- The Naughty Lobstah
- Not Your Momma’s Grilled Cheese
- Doughlicious - Drizzles and Delights
- Moore Than Just BBQ
- CJ’s Dog House
7:00 p.m. - Introductions of local High School Football coaches. Cheer routine from Ada High School cheerleaders.
Next, Shifferly Road Band takes the main stage
10:00 p.m. - Wilson Football Countdown and Drop
Stories Posted This Week
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
- Pirate soccer Annual Alumni Games on August 9
- Phase 1 fundraising goal reached for Legacy Park
- Bluffton Historical meeting is August 6
- Apollo Career Center high school students will eat for free this year
- July 2025 land transfers in the Bluffton School District
- Aug. 6 bridge repair will close I-75 ramp at Bluffton
- Allen County OSU Extension hosts Soil Health and Water Management event