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Orderville votes to move Souptown Days to Labor Day weekend starting 2026
Summary
The Orderville Town Board voted to change the annual Souptown Days celebration from April to Labor Day weekend beginning in 2026 after discussion that the date better fits weather and participation for signature events like lawnmower races.
The Orderville Town Board voted to change the date of Souptown Days to Labor Day weekend starting in 2026.
Shane Frost, who helps organize the lawnmower races, requested the date move to the fall. Board members noted the event fell on Easter this year and that September weather is generally more predictable. Supporters said the lawnmower races and other activities — such as the wiffle-ball tournament and heritage-festival events — would better fit a late-summer weekend and that the move gives newly elected board members more time to plan. One council member noted potential calendar conflicts, such as the county fair and a car show that typically occurs in September; organizers said they would coordinate.
Councilor [unnamed] moved to change Souptown Days to Labor Day weekend starting in 2026; a second was given and the motion carried with all members saying “Aye.” The motion passed without a recorded roll-call tally.
The board agreed the change would take effect in 2026 (there will be no second event in 2025) and asked staff and current event organizers to coordinate planning details and notify vendors and the public well in advance.
