Band … Los Hermanos plays for those who came out for the 2nd annual Wauseon Walapalooza.
By: Jacob Kessler
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
jacob@thevillagereporter.com
Jesse Juarez of JJ Entertainment has brought Walapalooza back to Wauseon for its second year. The event, held in downtown Wauseon, featured singer Lee Warren on Friday, April 26th last week.
The night’s festivities began at 7:30 p.m. with beer and food vendors in attendance. A raffle was held, at a price of $5.00 for 8 tickets. The winner was slated to receive a 65-inch TV. In addition to the raffle, a 50/50 drawing was also held.
With the first day of the event concluded, efforts went into getting ready for the second day. Saturday saw three bands perform, including La Traizion, Los Hermanos, and Grupo Monte. Performances began at 5:00 p.m. and continued until 10:00 p.m.
Event organizer Jesse Juarez explained that he himself puts on this event every year, including many others. “I just like doing this. I want to help bring excitement to town.”
“I put up my own money and have no sponsors. I am 80 years old, and not having partners or sponsors lets me make all of the decisions so it can be as nice as possible.” Mr. Juarez explained that he also puts on shows in Adrian, Luna Pier, Lucas County Fairgrounds, and Defiance.
He also explained the reason for the name Walapalooza. This comes from other names like the large-scale music event Coachella. The name sounds fun and interesting, so Walapalooza was a good choice.
With the event now over, Mr. Juarez wishes to offer his thanks to those who helped. “I want to thank the City of Wauseon. They helped to furnish the lights, water, and fencing.”
“There are also police officers that are provided, which other places charge us money for. I also want to thank the vendors for their help as well.”