The 2026 Onion Days Festival will be here before we know it. This year, the dates are July 30th - August 1st. Be sure to come out to support our Vendors and Events. This year's theme is a celebration of America's 250th Birthday, "American as Apple Pie, Celebrating 250 Yrs of Freedom." We take pride in our community and hope to see you this year, celebrating America's birthday!

We continue with our giving back to the community with our yearly progressive euchre tournament where 100% of all money paid to play is donated to a great cause. It's $10.00 to play and it helps our community. Not only do you get to help with a cause, you have the chance to win a $50.00 gift certificate to Marlow's Pizza. Second place gets a $25.00 gift certificate to Marlow's Pizza. So, if you think you have the skills to beat some pretty awesome players, come on down to the VFW on Saturday at 1:00pm to show off those skills. Who says you can't help others while having a great time?

Have you heard of an Onion Derby? No? Well, that's because we made it up. This is a fantastic event to involve the whole family. Essentially, it's a Pine Box Derby, but you must include an Onion in your design. This year, we'll have a double track so that participants can race against one another.

3on3 basketball has returned! If you think your team has what it takes to press the half court and take it all the way, Sign up and show off your skills. Cost is $40 per team. Prize is $50/per player on the winning team. Hope to see you there.

Don't forget about the 5k Color Run. CASH PRIZES! If you think you can outrun that chalk cloud aimed right at you, good luck! We are also looking for volunteers to toss the chalk at the runners. If you can aim and throw with accuracy, or not, come to the race sign up table to volunteer.

BREAKFAST IN THE PARK is offered Saturday morning, starting at 7am. We have a vendor or 2 offering breakfast in the park, or if you are down at the school to look at the tractors, there are a couple vendors selling breakfast down there, as well. Be sure to help support these vendors, as they get up really early to be able to offer breakfast for anyone looking to fill their bellies in the morning.

Just a reminder, there is NO Smoking in the park and unless you have a certified service dog, dogs are not allowed in the park. As much as we love seeing your furbabies, we feel it is best to keep them safe at home. This decision is for the safety of the community, as well as your pet. We hope you understand.

We want to thank all of our donors and sponsors for their donations. Additionally, we would like to thank all who volunteer to coordinate some of our events. We are greatful to all our vendors who come to our festival. With a huge heart of gratitude, we are thankful to our wonderful community, who come out every year to support Onion Days. With your continued support, we can continue growing and offering new ideas for a better festival. Thank You!

Kevin and Betsy (Moorhouse) Marshall have lived in Wolf Lake 34 years. In November of 1991, they bought the house that Betsy’s great-great-grandparents, Scott and Rebecca Galloway, built in 1892. Betsy wanted to move into their home the same way Scott and Rebecca did 134 years ago. So, the couple packed up their belongings and moved by horse and wagon from Albion to Wolf Lake.

Kevin and Betsy reared their two children, Rebecca and Christopher, in the family home. Kevin has worked for Silgan Plastics, in Ligonier, for 42 years. He has been working on his genealogy since he was 20 and enjoys working outside, in his landscaping.

Betsy has worked for Essex, Parker Hannifin and the Arc of Noble County. She enjoys sewing and crafts. Betsy was a Noble Township 4-H Leader for over 15 years, cooking up hundreds of onion burgers. She has been in charge of the onion days pie contest for over 20 plus years. “The best thing about living in Wolf Lake has been being able to rear our kids in a safe and family-oriented community. From a school that feels like a family to your neighbors watching out for each other.” Betsy’s early memories of Onion Days was riding in the parade with Corlas Skeels, in one of many of his antique buggies. Onion Days has always been about family fun and neighbors coming together.

Hi, My name is Aiden. I am running for Mr. Onion Days as a proud Central Noble Junior. I was crowned Mr.Onion days for 2025. Onion days has been something my family and I look forward to every year since I was 7. We love going and playing basketball, participating in the tractor pulls, the pizza eating contest, among so many other things. All of these have made lasting memories for me and I am proud to have the opportunity to raise money for and possibly be Mr. Onion days for the second time. I enjoy playing football, wrestling, and spending time with my family in my spare time. Thank you for this opportunity!

Please plan to join us July 31 & Aug 1 at the 15th annual Wolf Lake Onion Day’s Tractor Show. We will have a host of Vintage Tractors, yard machines, and motors for your viewing pleasure. Additionally, we have tractor challenges for your to participate in, such as the How Slow Can You Go slow tractor race and the Barrel Roll. There will also be concessions available. Located at Central Noble Primary School, registration begins at 12:00 pm on Friday, July 31st. If you have any questions please contact Mark Beck 260 - 239  - 5081. See you there!