Catfish Days

Yearly festival in Wilmington IL

05/06/2026

We’ve had a few more adorable late entries join our Little Mr. & Miss Catfish Days contest, and we couldn’t be more excited!
Be sure to keep an eye out around town this weekend—you might spot some new smiling faces!
There’s still time to join in on the fun if you haven’t entered yet. Just drop a comment below and we’ll get you all set!
Winners will still be announced at the Let Freedom Rock celebration—don’t miss it!

04/29/2026

We’re excited to introduce our adorable Little Mr. & Miss. Catfish Days contestants! Keep an eye out this weekend—you just might spot their smiling faces around town.
The winners will be announced at the Let Freedom Rock celebration, so stay tuned!
If you missed the meeting, no worries—it’s not too late to join in the fun. Drop a comment below if you’d like to enter!

04/28/2026

Reminder!
The Little Mr. & Ms. Catfish Days Parent Informational Meeting is April 28th at 6 PM at St. Rose Gym. Open to boys and girls ages 3–5. Parents, please bring your children for pictures!

04/20/2026

✨ Little Mr. & Miss Catfish Days ✨
We’re excited to invite parents to our Informational Meeting for Little Mr. & Miss Catfish Days!
📅 April 28th at 6:00 PM
📍 St. Rose Gym
👧🧒 Open to boys and girls ages 3 to 5
Parents, please bring your children with you for pictures.
If you’re planning to attend, please raise your hand in the comments so we can get a rough estimate for ordering purposes. This will help us plan ahead and make sure we’re ready for everyone!
We can’t wait to see you there! 💜

04/09/2026

🎭 Calling All Local Entertainers & Performers! 🌟
We’re putting together Live Performances on the Island — fun, family-friendly events that bring our community together!
We’re looking for magicians, jugglers, artists, face painters, storytellers, performers, and more who love to share their talents and brighten up a weekend crowd.
Do you know any? Tag them below!
If interested, please email [email protected]

04/02/2026

🎉 We’re kicking off the year with something special! 🎉

Join us on April 28th at 6 PM at the St. Rose Gym to learn more about this fun tradition for boys and girls ages 3 to 5. Parents, please bring your children with you for pictures!
We’re excited to start the season by celebrating the community, traditions, and the next generation of Catfish Days fun. We can’t wait to see everyone there!

03/07/2026

Show us your favorite Catfish Days moment from last year! Share your best photo in the comments or tag our page with . We’ll showcase our favorites onto the website — can’t wait to see your shots!

03/07/2026

Calling all food vendors! Catfish Days runs July 23–26 and we’re accepting food vendors now. Great foot traffic, community support, and a weekend full of hungry festival-goers. To apply, message our page or email us. Spaces are limited — apply today!
Who is your favorite food vendor?!

03/07/2026

Planning meetings for Catfish Days have begun! If you’d like to join the planning committee, help with vendor outreach, sponsorships, or event logistics, we’d love your input. Meetings are ongoing — message us for meeting times and how to join. Let’s make this the best Catfish Days yet!

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! 🎉 Wishing our Wilmington community a bright, healthy, and fun 2026. Thank you for your support — we can’t wait to make more memories together!
🎉✨📸

12/25/2025

From our Catfish Days family to yours — Merry Christmas! 🌟 This season we’re grateful for the volunteers, vendors, sponsors, and everyone who keeps Catfish Days alive in Wilmington. Enjoy the holidays, make happy memories, and please share your favorite festival photos or holiday moments in the comments — we love seeing the community spirit!

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Wilmington, IL
60481

Website

http://www.CatfishDays.com/

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