Wilmington's Catfish Days 2026
”Cruisin’ 66”
Catfish Day's Schedule of Events
Welcome to the official website for Wilmington, Illinois Catfish Days! This is the place to find all the information you need to make the most of your festival experience. Whether you're a local resident or visiting from out of town, we've got you covered with everything you need to know about the festival.
2026 Festival Hours
Thursday, July 23rd: 6pm-10pm
Friday, July 24th: 6pm-11pm
Saturday, July 25th: 9am-Midnight
Sunday, July 26th: 10am-6pm
Location
Parking and Transportation
Catfish Days Fair Grounds:
North Island Park
130 Bridge Street
Wilmington, IL 60481
FREE Shuttle Information:
Pickup/ Drop-Off Locations at Winchester Green, Nelly's Parking Lot & Wilmington's South Island
Shuttle Run Times:
Friday the 24th | 6PM-10PM
Saturday the 25th | 10AM-4PM & 6PM-10PM
FREE Parking:
- Wilmington's South Island at 110 S Park Street, Wilmington, IL 60481
- Whitmore Ace Hardware at 1105 S Water Street, Wilmington, IL 60481
- Wilmington City Hall at 1165 S Water Street, Wilmington, IL 60481
Food and Beverages
Experience a variety of delicious food and beverage options at Wilmington, Illinois Catfish Days. From classic festival treats to local specialties, there's something for every craving.
Located on Wilmington's North Island at 130 Bridge Street, Wilmington, IL 60481
Located on Wilmington's Water Street at N Water Street, Wilmington, IL 60481
Get your Catfish Dinners at any location below:
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Hayden's Crossing | 815.476.5925 | 107 N. Water Street, Wilmington, IL 60481
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The Rustic Inn | 815.476.7290 | 108 N. Water Street, Wilmington, IL 60481
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Wilmington House Family Restaurant | 815.476.2426 | 210 Bridge Street, Wilmington, IL 60481
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Wilmington VFW Post 5422 | 815.926.2045 | 557 W. Baltimore Street, Wilmington, IL 60481
2026 Catfish Day's
Schedule of Events
Please see below for our Schedule or Events for our entire weekend of fun with activities for all ages! All activities can be found on Wilmington's North Island, unless specified below.
We look forward to seeing you there!
*All events are subject to change without notice*