5 Things To Do In Wilmington On Sunday, September 29, 2019

WILMINGTON, MA — Below are 5 things to do in Wilmington on Sunday, September 29, 2019:

#1) 15th Annual Wilmington Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk

The Wilmington-Tewksbury Chamber of Commerce is holding its 15th Annual Wilmington Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk at 10am beginning on Waltham Street. Registration and sign-in runs from 8am to 9:30am. Registration costs $15 for students, $25 for 5K, and $40 for Half Marathon. Learn more HERE.

#2) Wilmington Substance Abuse Coalition To Hold Candlelight Vigil On Town Common

The Wilmington Substance Abuse Coalition is holding its 4th Annual Candlelight Vigil at 7pm on the Wilmington Town Common.

The vigil gives residents of Wilmington and surrounding communities an opportunity to remember those they have lost to the disease of addiction, celebrate those who are living healthy lives once again, and to come together to reduce the stigma associated with addiction.

This night of healing and hope will include a slideshow to remember lost loved ones. If you’d like your loved one to be included, please send their information (name, date of birth, date of passing, and town) AND photo to Samantha Reif at sreif@wpd.org.

If you attended last year and previously submitted information and a photo, please still email Samantha Reif (sreif@wpd.org) to let her know you will be attending.

#3) Wilmington’s Paul Dever To Compete On Food Network’s “Outrageous Pumpkins” On Food Network

Wilmington pumpkin artist/sculptor Paul Dever will be featured on the Food Network’s “Outrageous Pumpkins” special this Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 10pm.

The Food Network describes the show as follows:

On the new special, Outrageous Pumpkins, four elite pumpkin carvers come together for a Halloween pumpkin carving competition that defies expectations. Hosted by Casey Webb, through three rounds of challenges these spectacularly talented artists use carving and sculpting tools ranging from toothpicks to saws to execute their amazingly intricate Halloween designs. The carver who impresses the expert panel of judges the most takes home a $10,000 prize. Don’t miss all the spine-tingling creations on Sunday, September 29th at 10pm ET/PT.

Dever, the owner of Dever Customs, shares photos of his incredible pumpkin carvings on his Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube accounts. He is busy every fall with commissions and live carving demos.

“Tune in to the Food Network on September 29th, after the premiere of Halloween Wars, for the return of Outrageous Pumpkins,” Dever recently told his fans online. “I’ll be competing against some insanely talented carvers for a shot at $10,000!”

Want to root Paul on? The Food Network can be found on 27 (or 854) on Comcast and 164 (and 664) on Fios. While the special airs at 10pm ET, it will be repeated at 1am ET and is expected to be available on-demand.

#4) Wilmington Farmers Market with Cornhole Tournament 

The Wilmington Farmers Market will be open this Sunday, September 29, 2019, from 10am to 1pm, on the Swain Green, across from the Town Common, at 140 Middlesex Avenue.

September 29 Farmers Market Lineup:

Vendors:

Special Attractions:

  • Create squishies at the Kids Table
  • Cornhole Tournament (info below):

Please join us at the Wilmington Farmers Market on Sunday, September 29, 2019 on the Swain Green for a family fun day of cornhole! 24 teams! Double elimination brackets! Cash prizes for top 3 teams!

The tournament is open for online pre-registration (as space allows), and day of team and individual player registration. There is enough space for up to 24 teams. This is a blind draw, double-elimination (you have to lose twice to be eliminated) tournament, following the rules of the American Cornhole Association.

​Funds generated from the tournament (approximately 80% of registration fees) will benefit the operation of the Wilmington Farmers Market 2020 season and beyond.

Teams and individual players will need to arrive between 9:30 and 10:00 am for a 10:15 am tournament start. The Tournament will be completed by 1:00 pm at the close of the Market.

Team and Individual registration is now open online HERE. Individuals will be paired with one another on or before event day. Teams are $40 each, individuals are $20 each. Payment can be made online in advance with a credit card, or the morning of the tournament by cash or check.

#5) Food Shopping

Food shopping in town this week?  In case you haven’t seen this week’s circulars, Wilmington Apple has you covered:

  • This week’s circular from Market Basket (260 Main Street) can be found HERE.
  • This week’s circular from Lucci’s Market (211 Lowell Street) can be found HERE.
  • Elia’s Country Store (381 Middlesex Avenue) does not have an online circular, but the store posts its hot entree schedule and other specials on its Facebook page HERE.

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