NO SHOW American Pickers’ Mike Wolfe snubs hometown Iowa’s annual festival despite promoting event and urging fans to ‘join him’
NO SHOW American Pickers’ Mike Wolfe snubs hometown Iowa’s annual festival despite promoting event and urging fans to ‘join him’
AMERICAN Pickers star Mike Wolfe has snubbed his hometown Iowa’s annual festival despite promoting the event and urging fans to join him.
Tugfest in Le Claire, Iowa, which took place from August 10 to 12, is an annual festival that includes a parade, fireworks show, Colorblaze 5k run, carnival, and a tug-of-war between Iowa and Illinois across the Mississippi River.
The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal that despite promoting the event on social media, Mike, 59, skipped out on his hometown festivities.
The American Pickers star posted ahead of the festival: “One of the coolest perks of setting up shop along the mighty Mississippi? Experiencing an event like no other – Tugfest!
“Join us this weekend in LeClaire, IA to soak in the small-town charm, witness the epic tug-of-war rivalry, and explore Antique Archaeology. It’s a once-a-year thrill that’s as unique as our treasures!”
The U.S. Sun could also confirm Antique Archaeology did not participate in the August 10 parade, despite many local businesses passing out candy and merchandise to the crowd.
Instead, the store offered a free Antique Archaeology refrigerator magnet with a $59 purchase to celebrate Tugfest.
A source told The U.S. Sun that Mike was in Tennessee, where he primarily resides, at the time of the festival.
His Iowa home located on the Mississippi River and right across from the carnival was occupied by his sister, Beth, and her family on Friday night for the fireworks show.
Multiple Le Claire residents told The U.S. Sun that Mike isn’t seen often in town, despite urging fans to visit Le Claire on his social media.
