Ada prepares to host annual football festival Posted on August 22, 2024 0 ADA — The Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival is set for 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Depot Park in downtown Ada. Prior to the festival, the Wilson retail store at its new football factory in Ada will be open from 2 to 5 p.m. for public shopping. There will not be a football factory garage sale. That was incorrectly reported by the Times in a photo caption about festival sponsors in the Aug. 17 edition. An opening ceremony will kick off the festival at 5 p.m. Live music will be performed by the Shifferly Road Band. There will be a new Kids Endzone with a variety of games and activities. At 6 p.m., the Ada High School Cheer Team will perform. A recognition of Punt, Pass and Kick participants will take place at 7:45 p.m. Capping the festival at 10 p.m. will be the Helmet Hold Challenge Game. A variety of food trucks and a beer tent will be featured at the event.
