Bring the family to Downtown Wabash, Indiana for the ‘greatest spectacle in candy’ on Miami Street, presented by Downtown Wabash, Inc., Wabash Trucking and Metal Source.
Returning for its 6th year, Wabash Trucking will bring one of its roll-off trucks to dump the candy for costumed trick-or-treaters. Candy will cascade to Miami St. promptly at 5 p.m. and trick-or-treaters can collect their candy until 7 p.m. Come out in costume and join the costume contest in the parking lot of Oswalt-Thomas located at 160 W. Canal Street. There will be 10 categories to enter to win spooktacular prizes! A bounce house and other ghostly vendors can be found at the Lighthouse Mission parking lot across the street.
In the case of rain or inclement weather, Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza will be held on Sunday, Oct. 27 from 2-4 p.m. in Downtown Wabash, Indiana.
The Downtown Wabash Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza is presented by Downtown Wabash, Inc., Wabash Trucking and Metal Source. Additional support comes from Beacon Credit Union and event partner Bachelor Creek Church.
The Downtown Wabash Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza is made possible by Downtown Wabash, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to a downtown district that is vibrant every day and night.
Kick off the hometown holiday season with the whole family and all your friends! Jingle Jubilee returns to Downtown Wabash in 2024 as the district’s decades-old tradition of officially kicking off the holiday season.
Jingle Jubilee is FREE and open to the public complete with the competitive Jingle Jubilee Stamping Map, the traditional lighting of the Wabash County Courthouse, winter-themed festivities on Miami Street provided by Bachelor Creek Church, lots of hot cocoa, holiday shopping specials, live reindeer, Santa, twinkling lights galore and so much more!
Stay tuned for more details to come!
Jingle Jubilee is made possible by Downtown Wabash, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to a downtown district that is vibrant every day and night.
Snag sizzling summer deals while supporting your favorite local downtown businesses during Summer Sidewalk Sales! This free event offers a weekend-long shopping spree in conjunction with the 25th Annual Dave Kunkel Cruise-In at the Honeywell Center and the Downtown Wabash Farmers Market at Paradise Spring Park. This weekend will be overflowing with exciting downtown events for the whole family to enjoy – you won’t want to miss it!
Summer Sidewalk Sales are made possible with support from Event Partners: Downtown Nutrition and Terrell Realty Group.
The Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza is Happening on October 28 from 5-7 p.m.
Have you ever embarked on a Halloween quest where candy rained down from the sky, courtesy of a colossal dump truck? Probably not, unless you’ve experienced the spellbinding Downtown Wabash Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza. This bewitching event turns Downtown Wabash into a candy wonderland. It’s a tradition that leaves a sweet impression on its hometown, year after year.
Downtown Wabash Inc. collaborates closely with Wabash Trucking to create an unparalleled family experience in our beloved community. An avalanche of candy, literally A TON of it, will be cascading to the street as trick-or-treaters dressed up in their costumes, eagerly await to collect their sugary treasures. Will you snag one of the FIVE Gebhart Golden Tickets? That’s right, there are five chances at winning some “spooktacular” prizes.
Now, let’s get acquainted with the driving force behind this enchanting event: Wabash Trucking. They are a licensed and bonded full truckload logistics company based right here in Wabash, Indiana. Their mission is simple: to provide safe and reliable logistics services while upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism to protect customers, vendors and employees.
But how does a logistics company fit into the fabric of Downtown Wabash, let alone this candy-filled extravaganza? The answer is as straightforward as their “Go big or go home” motto. Wabash Trucking sought to give back to the community in a monumental way—think a whopping 2,000 pounds of candy cascading from the heavens, all while showcasing their innovative “Feed Me” roll-off dumpster design. Unbeknownst to them, no neighboring community had ever conjured such an elaborate spectacle, delivering a fresh, exhilarating experience to the masses. Now, in their fifth year, they’re poised to carry on the tradition of the 2,000-pound candy dump, much to the delight of Wabash residents.
How does this fit into the grand mission of Downtown Wabash Inc.? It’s a perfect match. Our vision for Downtown Wabash is a thriving hub of activity, day and night, and our mission is to be the driving force behind community and economic revitalization at the heart of Downtown Wabash. When an event like this brings nearly 4,000 people bustling into our vibrant downtown, we’re casting a radiant spotlight on local businesses and attractions, all conveniently within a strollable 2.5-mile radius. The majority of these event-goers are children, making it the perfect opportunity to introduce them to the enchanting wonders of their hometown through the grandest candy spectacle imaginable.
A colossal effort by an army of devoted community leaders makes this sweet spectacle possible. It’s Downtown Wabash, Inc. partnering with Wabash Trucking for the extravagant candy dump, Bachelor Creek hosting an epic costume contest across all age groups, Downtown Wabash businesses generously distributing candy outside their storefronts, local food trucks, talented photographers capturing the magic, dedicated community vendors, and our local first responders—all these incredible individuals come together to make this event free for the public. Their contributions, in the form of candy, volunteer hours, and resources, are priceless, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of them.
The Downtown Wabash Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza is a beloved annual tradition taking place on October 28, from 5-7 p.m. (Rain Date: Sunday, October 29, from 2-4 p.m.) Gather your candy from the Wabash Trucking candy dump until supplies run out, then explore more businesses for additional sweet treats. Free parking and shuttle rides on Trolley No. 85 are available at Wabash County YMCA. Find more details on the Facebook event page.
The Downtown Wabash Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza is presented by Downtown Wabash, Inc. and Wabash Trucking. Downtown Wabash, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to a downtown district that is vibrant every day and night. Additional sponsorship comes from Top Level Sponsor Bachelor Creek.
Kick off the hometown holiday season with the whole family and all your friends! Jingle Jubilee returns to Downtown Wabash in 2023 as the district’s decades-old tradition of officially kicking off the holiday season.
Jingle Jubilee is FREE and open to the public complete with the competitive Jingle Jubilee Stamping Map, the traditional lighting of the Wabash County Courthouse, a holiday kid zone on Miami Street provided by Bachelor Creek Church, lots of hot cocoa, holiday shopping specials, live reindeer, Santa, twinkling lights galore and so much more!
Scan the ‘Shop Local to Win’ QR code at each register to enter for a chance to win sweet prizes during the holiday season!
Jingle Jubilee is made possible by Downtown Wabash, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to a downtown district that is vibrant every day and night.
Bring the family to Downtown Wabash, Indiana for the ‘greatest spectacle in candy’ on Miami Street, presented by Downtown Wabash, Inc. & Wabash Trucking.
Returning for its 5th year, Wabash Trucking will bring one of its roll-off trucks to dump the candy for costumed trick-or-treaters. Candy will cascade to Miami St. promptly at 5 p.m. and trick-or-treaters can collect their candy until 7 p.m.
BE ON THE LOOKOUT for one of FIVE Gebhart Golden Tickets inside candy bars included in the truckload of candy with “spooktacularly sweet” prize packages!
Parking at the Wabash County YMCA or the Wabash County Museum is recommended. Free shuttle services will be provided by Trolley No. 85.
In the case of rain or inclement weather, Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza will be held on Sunday, Oct. 29 from 2-4 p.m. in Downtown Wabash, Indiana.
The City of Wabash’s trick-or-treat hours are to be determined.
The Downtown Wabash Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza is presented by Downtown Wabash, Inc. and Wabash Trucking. Additional sponsorship comes from Top Level Sponsor Bachelor Creek.
The Downtown Wabash Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza is made possible by Downtown Wabash, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to a downtown district that is vibrant every day and night.
This November, we’re bringing back AN ORIGINAL! Join us for the Downtown Gallery Walk, a throwback to the Charley Creek ArtsFest Gallery Walk in Downtown Wabash, Indiana!
Take a passport around to every downtown gallery and art space for an arts-infused evening with nostalgic charm. Participating locations include the Honeywell Center Clark Gallery, Make It Your Own Art Studio, Borders & Beyond Gallery, 4 Partners in Crime, Wabash County Museum and Nicole A. Howard Photography.
Wabash First Fridays in 2023 are presented by MetalX. Additional support for Wabash First Fridays come from Top Level Sponsors: Pettit Printing and Crossroads Bank; and Mid Level Sponsor: 95.9 KISS FM. November’s First Friday is generously sponsored by Borders & Beyond Gallery.
Wabash First Fridays are events made possible by Downtown Wabash, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to a downtown district that is vibrant every day and night.
Support small businesses and shop small this fall in Downtown Wabash, Indiana! Find anything from unique boutique clothing and new & used books to local art and antiques & home goods.
In Downtown Wabash, we boast a variety of exciting things to see, do, explore and enjoy. Keep your experience at Wabash First Fridays local with our amazing small businesses.
Wabash First Fridays in 2023 are presented by MetalX. Additional support for Wabash First Fridays come from Top Level Sponsors: Pettit Printing and Crossroads Bank; and Mid Level Sponsor: 95.9 KISS FM. October’s First Friday is generously sponsored by Renewal by Andersen.
Wabash First Fridays are events made possible by Downtown Wabash, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to a downtown district that is vibrant every day and night.
A retailer is defined as “a person or business that sells goods to the public in relatively small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale.”
An independentretailer is that person and also one who builds their business without help from an established brand.
This can mean a few things.
For example, independent retailers reside in independent storefronts and have built their business from the ground up. They’ve done this by assessing all needs of the store including staffing, marketing, merchandising, sales, finances, customer service and more behind-the-scenes components to running a successful retail store.
In Downtown Wabash, Indiana, there are more than 30 independent retailers around every corner in the district from Paradise Spring Park to the Honeywell Center and the Mighty Wabash River to the railroad tracks at Hill Street. Mixed in with countless services and amenities, these retailers add to this diverse ecosystem of businesses.
“As the Main Street Organization for Downtown Wabash, Indiana, we believe in the power of our 100+ small businesses that reside in the district. We say power because without these unique, diverse business offerings in our small footprint, we wouldn’t have community support for all things great that happen year-round in this district. And without that community support, we wouldn’t have a strong downtown district for all to enjoy, 24/7, 365 days a year. These independent retailers help drive traffic to the district on event days and non-event days alike, which is something we really take pride in.”
Downtown Wabash, Inc. Executive Director Andrea Zwiebel said.
It’s no secret that owning a business these days comes with its own challenges. Independent retailers are regularly faced with economic uncertainties, supply chain and shipping delays, inflation and competitive job market. Which is why showing support for these independent retailers is important now more than ever.
Your support can come in a number of ways like shopping in-store, shopping online, sharing their social media profiles with your friends and family, leaving glowing reviews on Google, Yelp and Facebook and directing first-time visitors to your favorite independent retailers.
Explore the variety of independent retailers in Downtown Wabash and make your plans to visit them soon!
Want to hear about nine businesses in Downtown Wabash making a difference? Take a look at our blog from 2022 when we celebrated Independent Retailers in our district.
Support your favorite Downtown Wabash small businesses and get great deals while you shop! Summer Sidewalk Sales offer a weekend-long spree in conjunction with the 24th Annual Dave Kunkel Cruise-In at the Honeywell Center and the Downtown Wabash Farmers Market at Paradise Spring Park.
Summer Sidewalk Sales in 2023 are sponsored by Bickford of Wabash and the Dave Kunkel Cruise-In.
Summer Sidewalk Sales are events made possible by Downtown Wabash, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to a downtown district that is vibrant every day and night.
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