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Wilmington Catfish Days
Catfish Day's Festival Information Site
July 24-27, 2025
Wilmington's North Island
130 Bridge Street
Wilmington, IL 60481
2025 CATFISH DAYS FESTIVAL
Discover the Catfish Day's Festival
Welcome to the official Catfish Day's Festival Information Site! Join us for a weekend of fun and excitement celebrating the heritage of Wilmington, Illinois from July 24th through July 27th of 2025.
Get ready to immerse yourself in live music, delicious food, thrilling rides, and so much more. Let us take you on a journey through the heart of Illinois, where the community comes together to create unforgettable memories. Whether you're a local resident or visiting from out of town, there's something for everyone to enjoy at the Catfish Day's Festival.
Activities
Tickets
Mark Your Calendars:
July 24th-July 27th, 2025
Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor:
CITY OF WILMINGTON
LASER LIGHT SHOW SPONSOR:
ARNIE BAUER CHEVROLET GMC
CLENNON ELECTRIC
BEER GARDEN SPONSOR:
BERKOT'S SUPER FOODS
BEER TICKET SPONSOR:
LOVE'S TRUCK STOP
KOOZIE SPONSOR:
ELLIOT ELECTRIC INC.
D'ORAZIO FORD
SENSORY HOUR SPONSOR:
GRUNDY BANK
PARADE SPONSOR:
NELSON'S FURNITURE
CATFISH DINNERS:
VFW POST 5422
HAYDENS CROSSING
THE RUSTIC INN
WILMINGTON HOUSE FAMILY RESTAURANT
MEDALLION HUNT SPONSORS:
BIRDIES CAFE
WILDCAT SELF STORAGE
TUFFYS LOUNGE
MOVEMENT RENTAL
THE GARAGE ON WATER STREET
WILMINGTON PHARMACY
ORGANIZING SPONSOR:
SHERRI MICHAELS
FREE PRESS ADVOCATE
ST. ROSE
WILMINGTON COALITION
WILMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CHEER
CITY OF WILMINGTON PUBLIC WORKS
WILMINGTON PARK DISTRICT
WILMINGTON ESDA
WILMINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
WILMINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
SIDEWALK DECAL SPONSOR:
GREG & SONS
LOCAL 597 PIPEFITTERS
CITY SUB & PIZZA
WILMINGTON COALITION
SHERRI MICHAELS
VFW POST 5422
MOOSE LODGE 241
LONGEST GROUP @ PROPERTIES
BTI TIRE & ALIGNMENT
FARMERS INSURANCE, MELODIE LUCKETT
TIRE TRACKS WILMINGTON
BERKOT'S SUPER FOODS
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF WILMINGTON
VAN MACK ELECTRIC CO.
ARNIE BAUER
BOB BOLSER COUNTRY FINANCIAL
TJ HANSEN COUNTRY FINANCIAL
WARREN'S COLLISION CENTER
DR. GARRETT BARTON SMITH
WILMINGTON LIONS CLUB
RICH'S LOCK & KEY
WHITMORE ACE HARDWARE
ROJO'S ROCK HOUSE
RIVERFRONT LANES
WILMINGTON COLLISION CENTER
THE RUSTIC INN
GRUNDY BANK
FEDERATED AUTO PARTS
FREE PRESS NEWSPAPERS
TRINITY BARKERY
ILLINOIS CENTRAL SCHOOL BUS
LK TACK SHOP
THE CORNER TAP
BATTLE CITY GYM
BANNERS SPONSOR:
LOCAL 597 PIPEFITTERS
FINANCIAL PLUS CREDIT UNION
HALLAHAN STATE FARM
BTI TIRE & ALIGNMENT
RIVERSIDE HEALTHCARE
OLD SCHOOL BREWING
CYLEE CATHERINE EVENTS
RT 66 BAR & GRILL
TIRE TRACKS WILMINGTON
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
WILMINGTON COLLISION CENTER
WILMINGTON PHARMACY
EDWARD JONES
RIVERFRONT LANES
ILLINOIS CENTRAL SCHOOL BUS
BATTLE CITY GYM TRADING CARDS & COLLECTIBLES
ARNIE BAUER
RT 66 CREAMERY
HOPKINS TOWING
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