THIS IS A DRAFT CALENDAR - updated May, 2020
We expect that the schedule for 2021 will be very much like the one below with only the dates changing.
Please check back as the time gets nearer to find out more. There will be additional postings and likely some changes.
Memorabilia will be on sale throughout the 4 days. You are now also be able to order it through this website on the Memorabilia Tab.
We have some "Limited Edition/Collectable" 2020 t-shirts and totes available. The sale of these items will help us replenish our bank account and also be a one-of-a-kind collectable! A new order form will be put up soon. We had some trouble with the logo on the glasses. We should be getting replacement glasses but at this point this is on hold.
We will be having a Silent Auction of very special items made by our local artists.
THURSDAY, July 30, 2020 - now August 5, 2021
2:00 - 6:30 Registration/Memorabilia Sales at Memorial Hall
4:00 - 7:00 Memory & Welcome to Wilmington Wall and Business or Family display entries accepted.
The Memory Wall was started in 2010 as a way for family & friends to remember those who have died since the last Old Home Week. People bring in photos for this very special display.
The Welcome to Wilmington section where people celebrate new arrivals to town - babies, grandchildren and whole families!
There will also be space for families and businesses to have historical displays.
FRIDAY, July 31, 2020 - now August 6, 2021
Morning:
Time for Reunions/Get-Togethers
9:00 - 11:00 Memory/Welcome Wall and Display, business & family entries accepted at Floral Hall
Geo-Caching opens and will be available through Sunday
10:00 - 6:30 Registration/Memorabilia Sales at Memorial Hall
10:00 - 12:00 Historical Society Museum open
Afternoon:
1:00 - 3:30 Historical Society Museum open
2:30 - Newly published book event at Museum
1:00 - Walking Tour of the Village by the Historical Society
Time for Reunions/Get-Togethers
4:00 - 7:00 Memory/Welcome Wall and Displays open at Floral Hall
Late Afternoon/Evening:
5:00 - 8:00 Village Stroll/Block Party
6:30 - 8:00 Ice Cream Social at Memorial Hall
Bash the Trash at Pettee Memorial Library - Bash the Trash builds, performs and educates with musical instruments
made from recycled and reused materials. For Old Home Week Bash the Trash will present its most popular program
“Recycling Remix”, which includes a performance, instrument building and a parade!
8:00 - 11:00 After Party at the Old Red Mill. Peter Mills will be supplying the music. Light snacks & a cash bar.
After 8:00 - Time for reunions and get-togethers.
SATURDAY, Aug. 1, 2020 - now August 7, 2021
Morning:
Geo-Caching continues
8:30 - Tour of the old Ludington Mill/Moover property - refreshments served
8:30 - 10:30 Registration/Memorabilia Sales at Memorial Hall
11:00 Parade - The parade starts on Route 9 West at Chimney Hill Road through the center of town and ends at the Old
School Community Building. Route 9 will be closed for about 2 hours as floats, bands
and marchers celebrate our town.
Afternoon;
At the Old School Community Building. Floral Hall and field immediately following the Parade and throughout the afternoon:
1:30 Town Photography - all invited followed by Family, Friends & Class Photos
Fire Department Competition - Water Polo!
Games, Entertainment
1:30 - 6:00 Memory/Welcome Wall and Displays open at Floral Hall
1:30 - 3:30 Registration at Memorial Hall
1:30 - 5:00 Historical Society Museum open
2:30 - Newly published book event at Museum
2:00 - 5:00 House Tour - "Farms & Village"
Late Afternoon until Early Evening:
4:00 - 6:00 On the Field - Chicken BBQ Town Dinner by the Readsboro Lions Club. Tickets must be ahead of time!
5:00 Official Welcome and awarding of prizes & trophies at the dinner
Silent Auction ends and items will be available for pick-up
After Dinner:
Time for reunions and get-togethers
SUNDAY, Aug. 2, 2020 - now August 8, 2021
Morning:
8:00 - 11:00 Farewell Breakfast by Old School Enrichment Council & Deerfield Valley Rotary at the Old School (former Wilmington High School)
8:00 - 12:00 Tours of the Old School Community Building with surprise tour guides!
9:30 - 12:30 Memory/Welcome Wall and Displays open at Floral Hall
9:30 - 12:00 Historical Society Museum open
10:00 - Village Walking Tour by the Historical Society
Geo-Caching continues
Silent Auction items picked up
Afternoon:
12:30 - 3:00 Memory/Welcome Wall closes and photos picked up. Displays removed.
Silent Auction items picked up
**** If your family or class is planning a reunion please let us know so we can put it on the schedule****
The Blueberry Festival runs from from July 30 through August 8, 2021 and will have many events planned through-out that time.