Wabash Founders Festival
September 13 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Theme: Rock Around the Clock
Friday Night – Market Street in front of the Wabash County Museum
- 2nd annual Bill Osborne Memorial Cruise-in
- Karoke
- Food Trucks
Saturday – Throughout Downtown Wabash
- 9 AM – 5 PM Vendor Village (in City Hall Parking Lot)
- 9 AM – 2:45 PM Reenactment (Paradise Spring Historical Park)
- 10 AM – 5 PM Food Vendors (in Veterans Plaza)
- 10 AM – 2 PM Kid Zone (Miami Street)
- 3 PM – Parade
With faith-filled lyrics and soaring harmonies, Point of Grace has inspired generations with hits like “I’ll Be Believing,” “How You Live (Turn Up the Music),” and “Jesus Will Still Be There.” With over 8 million albums sold, multiple GRAMMY nominations, and numerous No. 1 singles, they continue to share messages of faith and hope. Singer-songwriter Jason Gray’s heartfelt storytelling shines in songs like “With Every Act of Love” and “Good to Be Alive.” Gray’s music offers a deep spiritual perspective, blending folk-inspired melodies with a pop sensibility.
Experience Superstar: The Carpenters Reimagined, a fresh take on the music that defined a generation. West End and Broadway artist Helen Welch brings new life to classics like “Close to You,” “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Top of the World,” and “Superstar.” With Richard Carpenter’s approval, this docu-musical blends iconic songs with rare behind-the-scenes stories, capturing the true essence of the Carpenters. A nostalgic journey you won’t want to miss!
Dr. Reed Timmer is an extreme meteorologist and storm chaser who specializes in intercepting the most powerful storms on the planet to collect valuable scientific data. After earning a PhD in meteorology from the University of Oklahoma, Timmer is not only a hardcore storm chaser but also a scientist driven to unravel the mysteries behind these destructive storms and how they are changing over time. Over the last few decades, he has intercepted more than 1,000 tornadoes and 50-plus hurricanes. Timmer is among the few people in history to chase an EF5 tornado and a Category 5 hurricane.
The Orchestra, starring former members of ELO, brings classic hits to life, including “Evil Woman,” “Mr. Blue Sky,” “Livin’ Thing,” and more. With a decades-long legacy, these legendary musicians deliver the signature symphonic rock sound that sold over 50 million records worldwide. Experience the magic of ELO’s greatest hits, performed by the artists who helped create them.
One thing has never wavered with the Frye Family Band – family! Their latest project, This is Your Victory, features songs like “He’s Still There,” “Restless,” and “Big Ole Stone (Victory),” capturing their dynamic live sound. Tom Frye, Jonathon Frye, Mane Frye, and Eric Reynolds bring their signature harmonies to the stage for an unforgettable night of music and storytelling.
Fire Line Productions of Wabash features local talent in this production of Arsenic and Old Lace, a delightfully dark comedy by Joseph Kesselring. This hilarious, fast-paced play follows the charmingly eccentric Brewster sisters, who have a habit of poisoning lonely old men to ‘put them out of their misery.’ When their nephew, Mortimer, discovers their secret, chaos and laughter ensue. A timeless classic filled with wit, unexpected twists, and heartwarming moments.
Fire Line Productions of Wabash features local talent in this production of Arsenic and Old Lace, a delightfully dark comedy by Joseph Kesselring. This hilarious, fast-paced play follows the charmingly eccentric Brewster sisters, who have a habit of poisoning lonely old men to ‘put them out of their misery.’ When their nephew, Mortimer, discovers their secret, chaos and laughter ensue. A timeless classic filled with wit, unexpected twists, and heartwarming moments.
From sharing stages with legends like B.B. King and The Rolling Stones, blues icon Robert Cray’s journey spans five decades of soulful melodies and electrifying guitar riffs. With five GRAMMY Awards and a lifetime dedicated to music, Cray makes each song an unforgettable experience, with hits like “I Forgot To Be Your Lover” and “My Baby Likes To Boogaloo.”
The Taylor Swift tribute that took audiences by storm last year is back with an all-new 2025 experience! Long Live: The Journey of Taylor Swift is a theatrically-inspired and high-energy immersive musical journey through every album. Relive the real-life moments that inspired her iconic songs throughout her career, from her country roots to pop superstardom. Whether you’ve been a Swiftie since day one or recently discovered her magic, this is your chance to sing and dance along to your favorite Taylor Swift hits, performed live by the tribute band that does it best.