Rain Day is Waynesburg’s claim to fame! This “FREE” festival is held on July 29th, Rain or Shine. Rain day started in the early 1800’s, and the Special Events Commission has brought continuity of this annual festival to the heart of downtown Waynesburg with live entertainment all day long on two stages, arts, crafts, great food, children’s activities, FIREWORKS and MORE!

The Special Events Commission and Mayor wagers with a celebrity for the annual hat bet tradition. The festival also consists of many contests, including Baby Rain Day, Umbrella Decorating Contest, downtown business Window Decorating, Coloring Contests, Jack McCracken Award, and the crowning of our own Mini, Little, and Junior Miss Rain Drop. Our mascot, the largest rain drop ever, Wayne Drop, attends many events throughout the year and is walking the beat on July 29th at the Rain Day Festival.

Prior to the award presentation, a moment of silence is held in memory of the Rain Day Boys. The Rain Day Boys share true accounts of the soldiers of Company K, 110th Infantry, 28th Division. These 18 soldiers headed for battle in France WWI-1918. Of the 18 soldiers, 17 of them lost their lives on Rain Day, July 29, 1918.

For more information go to www.raindayfestival.com