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Important Information

Parks & Recreation Dept.
4635 Howe Rd.
Dept. Location Map

Community Center
734-721-7400
The front/administrative office hours are Monday-Friday 10am-5pm. Banquet Rental hours are later on Thursdays. Please call for an appointment.

Patrick J. Norton Recreation & Exercise Club
734-728-2900
Fall/Winter/Spring Hours
Sept. 8, '09 - May 21, '10

Monday-Friday
5:30am - 10:00pm
Saturday
8:00am-4:00pm
Sunday
8:00am-1:00pm

Ted D'Pulos Aquatic Area
Monday-Friday
5:30am-8:00pm
Saturday
8:00am-6:00pm
Sunday
12:00pm-6:00pm

Youth Services
734-721-7004

Senior Services
734-721-7460

Wheelfest 2009Wheelfest 2009

 

By any measure Wheelfest 2009 was an outstanding success. We had a little rain early on, but Saturday and Sunday beautiful days for Wayne-style fun.

Climbing to the Top at Wheelfest 2009On Sunday, Wheelfest goers stopped by to see the Chevelle Club Car Show, sponsored by Glass Unlimited beginning and also enjoyed some flapjacks at the Pancake Breakfast, which was sponsored by Wayne Memorial High School cheerleaders. There was lots of fun for young and old at the Pet Contest, sponsored by Goody's Pet Store. And, funds were raised at the BBQ to help Alissa Jennings. The entertainment was sponsored by Papa Ramanos and Mr. Pita of Wayne all day long.

Saturday began with the Don Nicholson Charity Car Show and later came the Great Wheelfest Parade, sponsored by St. Mary CYO. Young and old enjoyed the Petting Farm. And, the Rotary Club offered up some great chili at their internationally regarded Chili Cookoff, which was sponsored by Jack Demmer Ford. Entertainment was sponsored by EQ.

Meijer - 2009 Wheelfest Title Sponsor
Meijer is the 2009 Wheelfest Title Sponsor

 

 

 

Friday, Jim Harper and crew of Magic 105.1 WMGC were broadcast live from Wheelfest yesterday morning and the Wayne Memorial High School Marching Band performed... it was fun! We thought you'd like to Jim Harpersee.

The accompanying Pancake Breakfast benefited Community Living Services of Wayne and Wheelfest 2009.

Thursday's entertainment was sponsored by Harlow Tire and the festivities began with a spaghetti Dinner sponsored by Wayne Westland Junior Miss. Channel 4's Devin Scillian and Karen Newman with the Arizona Sun Band closed the evening.

 

 

Wheelfest 2009 Map & Locations

 

Wheelfest 2009 Booth and Event Locations Map

 

Wheelfest 2009 Entertainment Schedule

 

Thursday August 27 - Entertainment sponsored by Harlow Tire
4:00-8:00pm Spaghetti Dinner sponsored by Wayne Westland Junior Miss
6:00pm-10:00pm Food and drink vendors
6:00pm-10:00pm Meijer Kids Zone featuring Kiddie Carnival by GTA Amusements
6:00pm Diamond of Community Winner sponsored by Dairy Queen
6:30-7:30pm 2008 Wheelfest Idol winners Jessika Baier and Drew Porrett
7:30-10:00pm Devin Scillian and Karen Newman with the Arizona Sun Band
 
Friday August 28 - Entertainment sponsored by Bratcher Electric
6:00am-10:00am Magic 105.1 Morning Show with Jim Harper and Pancake Breakfast - Goudy Park
10:00am-1:00pm Wheelfest Matinee
5:00pm-9:00pm Taste of Wayne sponsored by Wayne Chamber of Commerce
6:00pm-10:00pm Food and drink vendors
12:00pm - dark Petting Farm and Pony Rides
6:00pm-10:00pm Meijer Kids Zone featuring Kiddie Carnival by GTA Amusements
7:00pm-8:30pm Thunderstruck-tribute to AC/DC
9:30pm-11:00pm Crazy Train-tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
 
Saturday August 29 - Entertainment sponsored by EQ
9:00am - 4:00pm Enjoywayne.com Don Nicholson Charity Car Show
11:00am Great Wheelfest Parade sponsored by St. Mary CYO
12:00pm Golden Hour Bingo at the Senior Activity Center
12:00 -11:00pm Food and drink vendors
12:00pm - dark Petting Farm and Pony Rides
12:00 -11:00pm Meijer Kids Zone featuring Kiddie Carnival by GTA Amusements
1:00pm-2:30pm Kids concert featuring a tribute to Hannah Montana /Taylor Swift and special guest TJ Craven and TLT
2:00 - 7:00pm Rotary Chili Cookoff sponsored by Jack Demmer Ford
2:30pm-5:30pm Wheelfest Idol Contest
2:30pm Rock & Roll K-9s sponsored by The Wayne Dispatch
4:30 - 7:30pm Spaghetti Dinner sponsored by Wayne Figure Skating Booster Club
6:00pm Rock & Roll K-9s sponsored by The Wayne Dispatch
7:00-8:30pm The Rock Show
9:30-11:00pm Majestic-Journey Tribute
   
Sunday August 30 - Entertainment sponsored by Papa Ramanos and Mr. Pita of Wayne
9:00am-4:00pm Chevelle Club Car Show sponsored by
Glass Unlimited
9:00am-12:00pm Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Wayne Memorial High School cheerleaders
12:00 - 1:30pm Pet Contest sponsored by Goody's Pet Store
12:00 - 6:00pm Rotary Chicken BBQ benefit for Alissa Jennings
12:00 - 9:00pm Food and Drink Vendors
12:00 - 9:00pm Petting Farm and Pony Rides
12:00 - 9:00pm Meijer Kids Zone featuring Kiddie Carnival by GTA Amusements
2:00 - 3:00pm KICKS Kwon Do
3:30 - 4:00pm Wayne Dance, Cheerleading, Gymnastics
4:00 - 5:00pm Jazzercise
7:00pm-9:00pm Salute to the Superstars featuring tributes to Jackie Wilson, Faith Hill, Elvis, Blues Brothers and Neil Diamond

Go here for Wheelfest 2009 Entertainment Schedule (PDF) >>>

Wayne Wheelfest NumbersThe Wayne Dispatch for 2009 Wheelfest Information

  • 4-day festival with nightly headline entertainment
  • 40+ vendors and food Concessionaires
  • 5,000 plus fans in attendance for headline entertainment
  • 30,000 average annual attendance of festival goers
  • 10,000+ festival brochures mailed to surrounding areas

Join us over the next four days at Wheelfest 2009! You will discover something fun and entertaining for you, your family and friends.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact Jenny Johnson, Wheelfest Coordinator, at 734-968-4309 or jennyjohnson8595@comcast.net or Jeff Rutter at jrutter@ci.wayne.mi.us.

Wheelfest 2009 Forms, Applications and Important Information


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