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Council discusses moving Souptown Days and lawnmower races to warmer, drier date
Summary
Councilors and volunteers discussed shifting Souptown Days and the lawnmower races from April to a later, warmer date (September or Labor Day weekend) because April has coincided with cold weather, spring break and lower turnout.
Councilors and event volunteers discussed moving Souptown Days — and in particular the lawnmower races — away from a mid‑April date that in recent years has coincided with Easter, spring break and cold weather. Organizers said April turnout has suffered and that September (including Labor Day weekend) would likely produce better weather, higher attendance and greater sponsorship opportunities.
Event organizers, volunteers and council members raised operational factors: availability of volunteers, potential conflicts with other regional events, and the goal of preserving the heritage and educational components of Souptown Days while also attracting larger crowds for the races. One volunteer suggested splitting the event so that heritage programming and a separate motorsport event occur on different dates if needed.
Council asked staff to place the topic on next month’s agenda as an action item so the body can set a date for Souptown Days 2026. The council did not set a date at the meeting but identified volunteers and some councilors to serve on a committee to recommend dates and logistics.
