Catfish Days

Yearly festival in Wilmington IL

06/12/2026

🙌 THANK YOU TO OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS! 🙌
An event as special as Little Mr. & Ms. Catfish Days Catfish Days | Wilmington IL simply wouldn't be possible without the massive generosity of our local sponsors! 👑🐟
Because of your unwavering support, we are able to keep this wonderful hometown tradition thriving for our youngest contestants and their families.
❤️ A Special Shoutout To:
VFW Post 5422
Wilmington's Moose
Symerton Tap & Grill
Old School Brewing
The Corner Tap
The Rustic Inn
Wee-Sip Liquors
Dollar General
The Garage on Water
Whitmore Ace Hardware
Birdies Cafe
Tuffy's
Hayden's Crossing
Please join us in showing these local businesses some love by visiting their pages, shopping local, and thanking them for investing so deeply in our community! 🌟✨

06/12/2026

👑 DOWN TO THE FINAL 8 DAYS! 👑
The clock is ticking! We are officially in the final stretch to see who will be crowned our next Little Mr. & Ms. Catfish Days! 🐟✨
📥 Important Update for Contestants & Families:
🐟June 20th: All donation boxes will be collected from our local business hosts. Make sure to get your final votes in before then!
🐟The Big Reveal: The official winners will be announced live at the Let Freedom Rock celebration! 🇺🇸🎸
🐟What comes next: All contestants will be personally notified that week with the grand total they brought in. If your child placed in the contest, we will provide full directions on next steps as soon as all totals are finalized!
💼 A Huge Thank You to Our Local Businesses!
We want to give a massive shoutout to every single local business that stepped up to host a donation box this year. Your incredible support keeps this wonderful community tradition alive and rolling strong!

06/11/2026

🌟 CALLING ALL TEEN TALENT! 🌟
Are you ready to take the stage and unleash your talent? The Catfish Days Committee is hosting a Talent Show and we want to see what you've got! 🎤🥁🎭Whether you sing, dance, play an instrument, act, or have a unique skill, this is your time to shine!
📅 Date: July 27
🕒 Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM📍
Location: South Island
👥 Ages: 11–19 years old
⏱️ Performer Slot: 10 minutes
Don't miss out on being part of this dazzling showcase of local creativity. Slots are limited, so scan the QR code on the flyer below to sign up today! 📲✨

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!

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Wilmington, IL
60481

Website

http://www.CatfishDays.com/

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