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Wapakoneta Summer Moon Festival
Wapakoneta, OH · Quirky
- When
- July 14–18, 2027
- Where
- Armstrong Air and Space Museum, 500 Apollo Dr · Wapakoneta · OH
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet
The Wapakoneta Summer Moon Festival fills downtown Wapakoneta and the Armstrong Air and Space Museum with a parade, concerts and space-themed events honoring hometown astronaut Neil Armstrong. It is timed each July to the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. The museum anchors the celebration.
The history within reach
- Wapakoneta Summer Moon Festivalsame spot
The Wapakoneta Summer Moon Festival fills downtown Wapakoneta and the Armstrong Air and Space Museum with a parade, concerts and space-themed events honoring hometown astronaut Neil Armstrong.
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