About Wrong Days in Wright
What began over 60 years ago as a simple idea among a group of local women has grown into one of the community’s most unique and beloved traditions.
When Jean Groth, Ramona and Audrey Goranson, Carol Stenson, Francis Gregg and Toini Aho grew tired of nearby towns coming to Wright to sell festival buttons, they decided it was time to create their own celebration. From that decision, Wrong Days was born.
The founders created a playful theme where everything had to be a little “wrong.” Participants were encouraged to wear clothing backwards, inside out or in an unusual way. Anyone caught without wearing something wrong — or without a Wrong Days button — could be “arrested” and taken for a ride in a mobile jail mounted on a pickup truck until someone paid their bail.
Another tradition established that first year was the coronation. The candidate who sold the most festival buttons was crowned queen, with Geri (Pearson) Aho earning the title in 1966.
Over the decades, the celebration has continued to evolve with games, raffles, parades and community events. Today, Wrong Days remains a cherished tradition in Wright, bringing residents together each year to celebrate community, history and a little bit of fun done the wrong way.
About Wrong Days in Wright
What began over 60 years ago as a simple idea among a group of local women has grown into one of the community’s most unique and beloved traditions.
When Jean Groth, Ramona and Audrey Goranson, Carol Stenson, Francis Gregg and Toini Aho grew tired of nearby towns coming to Wright to sell festival buttons, they decided it was time to create their own celebration. From that decision, Wrong Days was born.
The founders created a playful theme where everything had to be a little “wrong.” Participants were encouraged to wear clothing backwards, inside out or in an unusual way. Anyone caught without wearing something wrong — or without a Wrong Days button — could be “arrested” and taken for a ride in a mobile jail mounted on a pickup truck until someone paid their bail.
Another tradition established that first year was the coronation. The candidate who sold the most festival buttons was crowned queen, with Geri (Pearson) Aho earning the title in 1966.
Over the decades, the celebration has continued to evolve with games, raffles, parades and community events. Today, Wrong Days remains a cherished tradition in Wright, bringing residents together each year to celebrate community, history and a little bit of fun done the wrong way.