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The Delphos Herald Events and Entertainment Guide for June-October 2013
The Delphos Herald is proud to bring you events from Allen, Auglaize, Mercer, Putam and Van Wert Counties. This guide includes the most comprehensive list available. If some events are not listed, we regret weve missed them but were unable to find information on them at press time.

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ArtSpace/Limas Rallies in the Square Concert Series is held on nine Fridays between Mid-May and September, except Square Fair weekend, in Limas Town Square in front of Artspace/Lima. Concerts are from 6:30-9:30 p.m. June 7 The Earthquakers June 14 Reaganomics June 21 Popbillies June 28 Urban Jazz Coalition July 5 Naked Karate Girls July 12 Nashville Crush with Jessica Kenney July 19 Midnight Special July 26 That Lousy Band with Kevin Ashba Aug. 9 Someones Kids Aug. 16 Rhythm and Bandits Aug. 23 Brother Believe Me Aug. 30 The Hipnotix
9 Delphos Rotary Music in the Park with Ragrime Rick and the Chefs of Dixieland at 6 p.m. in Stadium Park, Delphos Food is available beginning at 5:30 p.m.

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23 Delphos Rotary Concert at 6 p.m. at Stadium Park, Delphos. Concerts begin at 6 p.m. with food and refreshments available at 5:30 p.m. 3-4 Delphos Kiwanis July 4th Celebration in Stadium Park, Delphos The Delphos Kiwanis Club invites area families to Stadium Park to kick-off this years Independence Day celebration. On Thursday, the Kiwanis invite area families to Stadium Park to continue the Independence Day celebration. In addition to food, rides and entertainment, there will be a fishing derby and a softball tournament and the day will conclude with a fireworks display at 10 p.m.

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12-14 and 19-21 Forbidden Broadway at Encore Theatre, 991 N Shore Dr., Lima (419) 223-8866. Shows are at 8 p.m. each evening and 2 p.m. Sunday matinees.
14 Delphos Rotary Concert Series at 6 p.m. in Stadium Park, Delphos This weeks concert brings the Berlin Brothers to the park stage. The Berlin Brothers are three professional, seasoned musicians with many years of experience between them. They have built a great song list of acoustic rock and blues favorites - everything from the Beatles to Zeppelin; songs from the 60s to songs on the radio today. Stadium Park is located at 1000 Park Avenue in Delphos. Refreshments will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m.

16 Lima Area Concert Band offers Sousa Spectacular from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in Crouse Performance Hall, 7 Town Square, Lima. 21-22 Delphos Relay for Life at the Community Track at Jefferson High School on State Route 66. Sur21 Lima Area Concert Band presents Welcome to vivors Lap at 6 p.m. on Friday. Events continue through the Cabaret at 8 p.m. in Crouse Performance Hall 7 Town noon on Saturday. Square, Lima. 22 First-ever Bark for Life in Delphos. Canines and 28 Delphos Rotary Concert Series at 6 p.m. at Stadium their people will walk from 2-5 p.m. in Leisure Park in
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stage tonight. This is one of the most popular vintage rock and roll shows in the nation. Stadium Park is located at 1000 Park Avenue in Delphos. Refreshments will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m.

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2-3 Square Fair is Allen Countys community arts festival. This event will offer two days of entertainment, food, childrens and adults hands-on activities, and art ex16-24 The Allen County Fair at the Allen County Fairhibitions, fine arts and crafts, farmers market and home- grounds, 2750 Harding Highway, Lima. spun crafts, along with many new events designed to ofGrandstand events include: fer something for everyone. Non-stop entertainment will The Kewpee High School Band Show at 7 p.m. Aug. begin at noon on Friday and continue through Saturday 16 at midnight. Please visit the website www.squarefairlima. Austin Mahone & Bridgit Mendler in concert at 6:30 com for up-to-date information. p.m. Aug. 17 Josh Turner & Thompson Square in concert at 8 p.m. 8-10 Lincoln Highway Yard Sale at many locations Aug. 18 along Historic Lincoln Highway Demolition Derby at 7 p.m. Aug. 19 Thousands of bargain hunters will be traveling the old Antique Tractor Pull at 9 a.m. Aug. 20 Lincoln Highway (US 30) across New Jersey, PennsylvaHarness Racing at 7 p.m. Aug. 21 and 22 nia, Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa this Truck to Truck Pull at 7 p.m. Aug. 23 weekend in search of unusual treasures and great buys. Truck, Tractor and Semi Pull at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 24
11 Delphos Rotary Concert Series at 6 p.m. in Stadium Park,

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Delphos Approximately 80 musicians, students, music teachers and professionals from all walks of life make up the Fort Wayne Area Community Band. The group is famous for a variety of musical genres played in and around the Fort Wayne community. Refreshments will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m.

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18 Lima Area Concert Band offers Dance With Me at 8 p.m. in the Crouse Performance Hall, 7 Town Square, Lima. 20-22 56th Annual Old Fashioned Canal Days in Delphos. This is the 56th year for this premier festival geared around the Miami Erie Canal. This end-of-the summer celebration offers free entertainment for all ages. Check out the Kiddie Tractor Pull, Pet Parade, Chalk Art, Fishing Derby, Petting Zoo, Car and Tractor Shows, Art Ex-

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hibits, two Delphos museums (the Canal Museum and the Museum of Postal History) and late night entertainment from area bands. There will also be a Water Ball Contest, Battle of the Businesses, a Cheerleading Competition and the 11th annual 5K Run. All weekend long enjoy Durant Amusement rides, Putt Putt Golf and Bingo and make sure to fill up on the great fair-type food that everyone craves. A grand parade takes place Sunday afternoon along Second Street. 25 25 Delphos Rotary Concert Series at 6 p.m. in Stadium Park, Delphos Night Session Big Band is the premier 16-piece dance band of northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan featuring the vocal talents of Joel Zmuda. This is a complete 16-piece big band performing your favorite dance numbers including swing, bossa, waltz, rhumba, mambo, fox trot, samba, tango and even a polka or two. Refreshments will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 20-22 and 27-29 Blythe Spirit (comedy), the funniest haunting that ever there was by Noel Coward at

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Encore Theatre 991 N Shore Dr., Lima (419) 223-8866 12 Titan by the Lima Syphony Orchestra in the Crouse Performance Hall at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center in Lima. Call the Civic Center box office from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 419-224-1552.

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Auglaize-Mercer County
JUNE
1-2 Water Race and Field Trail at Ohio Progressive Sportsman Club, Fort Recovery 6-8 19th annual Dirt Late Model Dream at Eldora Speedway 9 Celina Concert Series - Systems Go at Lakeshore Park, Celina 14 Squeeze Box Band at St. Henry Freedom Amphitheater 14 Annual Cruise In/Car Show on Market Street in Rockford 14-15 American Cancer Relay for Life at the Mercer County Fairgrounds 14-16 Rockford Community Days 16 Celina Concert Series Family Night Mouse Trap at Lakeshore Park, Celina 21-23 Maria Stein Country Fest at the Maria Stein Center Grounds Totally free entertainment beginning with the featured act of the High Flying Pages and also, the nationally known Country Fest Tractor Square Dancers. Additional features include Antique Tractor Pulls, Lawn Mower races, Mini-Indy race, Chainsaw wood carving, Rides, Punt - Pass - Kick Competition, Volleyball, Corn Hole Tournament, 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, Diaper Derby, and 5k Run. The festival plays music for all ages throughout the weekend, and has plenty of food to satisfy everyones palate, plus a petting zoo, games, rides, and fun for all. 21 Spittin Image at the St. Henry Freedom Amphitheatre 22 Ohio Spring Speedweek at Eldora Speedway 23 Celina Concert Series - GeezeCats at Lakeshore Park, Celina 23 Chelsea House Orchestra at Van Trees Park, Fort Recovery 27 Family Night at the Movies - Van Trees Park, Fort Recovery 27-30 Fort Recovery Jubilee Ambassador Park 28 Something Good Concert at St. Henry Freedom Amphitheatre 30 Celina Concert Series Death By Banjo at Lakeshore Park, Celina 3rd Annual Concert in the Park & Bean Bake at Shanes Park, Rockford 11 Red Cross Kart Racing Turning Little Tires at 7:30 p.m. at Eldora Speedway 12 Taste of Celina in downtown Celina 12 The American Kings at St. Henry Freedom Amphitheater 12-13 30th Annual Kings Royal Weekend at Eldora Speedway 14 Celina Concert Series- Jacked Up Country Rock at Lakeshore Park, Celina 14 Cook & Belle at 7:30 p.m. at Van Trees Park, Ft. Recovery 14-15 ACS Relay for Life at the Mercer County Fairgrounds 14-16 IC Festival Garage Sale on the IC Church grounds 17-21 Summer Moon Festival in downtown Wapakoneta and Armstrong Museum Features the Miss Summer Moon Festival Scholarship Pageant at 7 p.m. July 17 at the Wapakoneta High School Performing Arts Center; in downtown Wapakoneta Brother Believe Me from 8-11 p.m. July 18; Nashville Crush from 8-midnight on July 19; and Staples from 8 p.m. to midnight; and events at the Armstrong Museum (open Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday) include: Saturday Astronaut Trivia, 10 a.m.; SciFi Trivia, 1 p.m.; Model Rocket Launches, 1-6 p.m.; Science Trivia, 4 p.m.; Movie: Planet 51, 4:30 p.m.; and All day: Space inflatables, face painting and Rocket Science hands-on activities Sunday Inflatables noon to 7 p.m.; Ladies

JULY
5-7 Freedom Days at Lakeshore Park, Celina Always held the weekend of or after July 4, Freedom Days bring thousands to Celina for food, fun, music and childrens activities. Entertainment includes: Killing Karma from 9 p.m. to midnight on July 5; Next Exit from 8:30 p.m. to midnight on July 6; and Country Mile from 7-10 p.m. on July 7. Fireworks will be offered at 10 p.m. July 6. 5-7 Camping in Conjunction with Freedom Days at the Mercer County Fairgrounds 5-7 St. Henry Picnic in downtown St. Henry 6 Red Cross Kart Racing The Polar Bear Classic at 6 p.m. at St. Henry Picnic 7 Family Fun Night at Van Trees Park, Ft. Recovery

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Auglaize-Mercer County
Vintage Baseball Game noon to 2 p.m.; Movie: Space Cowboys 5 p.m.; and the Lima Area Concert Band 7-8:15 p.m. 17 Free Swim Party from 6-9 p.m. at Bryson Pool, Celina 19-21 Immaculate Conception Parish Festival at Wayne and Walnut Streets, Celina 19 Joe Aceto Orchestra at St. Henry Freedom Amphitheater 21 Celina Concert Series Dwight Lennox at Blues Lakeshore Park, Celina 21 Spike & the Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. at Van Trees Park, Ft. Recovery 24 Inaugural Mudsummer Classic at Eldora Speedway 25 Family Night at the Movies at Van Trees Park, Ft. Recovery 25-28 K of C State Rally on the Mercer County Fairgrounds 26 The Sweet Beats Beatle Tribute Show at St. Henry Freedom Amphitheater 26-27 Ft Recovery Tractor Pulls NTPA Nationals at 7 p.m. at Ambassador Park, Ft. Recovery 26-28 Celina Lake Festival at Lakeshore Park, Celina 26-28 Camping in Conjunction with Celina Lake Festival on the Mercer County Fairgrounds 27 4th Annual Sock Hop & Cruise In at the Rockford Belle 28 The Coldwater 175th Anniversary Celebration Kick Off in Coldwater 28 Blind Date at 7:30p.m. at Van Trees Park, Ft. Recovery July 28-Aug. 3 Auglaize County Fair at the Auglaize County Fairgrounds in Wapakoneta 2 Coldwater Cruise-In at Coldwater Community Park 2 Altar Ego at St. Henry Freedom Amphitheater 3-4 Coldwater Community Picnic at Coldwater Park 3-4 Water Race & Field Trial at the Ohio Progressive Sportsman Club, Fort Recovery 4 Celina Concert Series-Lima Concert Band at Lakeshore Park 4 After Midnight at 7:30 p.m. at Van Trees Park, Ft. Recovery 9 Todd Westfall at the St. Henry Freedom Amphitheater 9-11 Summerfest in St. Marys 9-15 Mercer County Fair at the Mercer County Fairgrounds featuring Joe Nichols live in concert w/special guest Angie Johnson on Aug. 9; and 2 Steel Girls live in concert on Aug. 10. 10 Red Cross Kart Racing The Equity Scramble at 7:30 p.m. at Ambassador Park, Fort Recovery 10 Family Fun Night #2 at Eldora Speedway 11 Razzmatazz & Jazz at 7:30 p.m. at Van Trees Park, Ft. Recovery 14-18 MDA Coed Softball Tournament at Memorial Park, Coldwater 16 Talent Show at St. Henry Freedom Amphitheater 18 Celina Concert Series The Fries at Lakeshore Park, Celina 18 Community Talent Night at 7:30 p.m. at Van Trees Park, Ft. Recovery 22 Family Night at the Movies at Van Trees Park, Ft. Recovery 23-25 Water Race & Field Trial at the Ohio Progressive Sportsman Club, Fort Recovery 24-25 Governors Cup Regatta at Lakeshore Park, Celina

SEPTEMBER
1 Celina Concert Series - Celina High School Band at Lakeshore Park, Celina 1 6th Annual WIX Filters Baltes Classic at Eldora Speedway 5-7 43rd Annual World 100 at Eldora Speedway 6-8 Open Horse Show at the Mercer County Fairgrounds 7-8 St. Joe Homecoming Festival on the St. Joe Catholic Church grounds 7-9 Civil War at the Fort Ambassador Park in Ft. Recovery 13-15 Honda Motorcycle Gold Wing Rally at the Mercer County Fairgrounds 14-15 Bow Shoot- Extravaganza at 8 a.m. at the Ohio Progressive Sportsman Club, Fort Recovery 20-21 32nd Annual 4-Crown Nationals Weekend at Eldora Speedway 21 Celina Parks Fall Festival at Eastview Park

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3-5 UMP DIRTear National Championships at Eldora Speedway 4-6 Traders Days & Water Races at the Ohio Progressive Sportsman Club, Fort Recovery 5 Art Walk in downtown Celina 12 The UNOH Sprintacular at Eldora Speedway 12 Ft. Recovery Merchants Car CruiseIn in downtown Fort Recovery 20 Ft. Recovery One-of-a-Kind AuctionDoors Open at 5 p.m. at Fort Recovery Elementary/Middle School Auditeria 27 14th Annual Military & Antique Gun Exhibit 1-4 p.m. at the Mercer County Historical Museum.

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Putnam County
May 31-June 1 Putnam County Relay for Life: May 31 survivors lap starting at 6 p.m. at Ottawa-Glandorf High School football stadium. Activities continue through noon on Saturday. June 7- Aug. 2; Sept. 6; and Oct. 4 Ottawa First Fridays from 4-7 p.m. in the municipal parking lot, Main Street, downtown Ottawa. Featuring the farmers market, live music, food vendors, YMCA Kids Zone and other childrens activities free and open to the public. The first event on June 7 will feature the 1st Annual Touch-A-Truck which is an up-close experience for children to touch, sit on, learn about and have their photos taken with over a dozen service vehicles, heavy equipment and farm machinery.

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Putnam County
5-8 Pioneer Days: always the weekend after Labor Day in Kalida. Rides, entertainment, food, games and car show. Parade is on Sunday. 21 The Leipsic Fall Festival is held at the beautiful Buckeye Park on Orchard Drive. There is lots of room, and the children have lots of fun playing on all the playground equipment. This is truly a family type community festival with something for everyone.

BBQ rib cook-off featuring area restaurants, rib eating contest, silent auction items, kids bounce house rides, other food and beverages available for purchase. All-day event. 21 Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Parish Festival includes family-style dinners in parish hall or carry-outs; a lunch stand with homemade soups and sandwiches, french fries and desserts; a baked goods booth; a raffle booth; games and entertainment for all ages; and Real Life Somebodies will play from 6-8 p.m.; and The Big Ticket Drawing is at 9 p.m. 11 St. Joseph Church Festival in Fort Jennings, which takes place each year on the second Sunday in August, features family-style dinners in the church basement and concessions with games, tournaments and entertainment.

16-18 Fort Fest in Fort Jennings. Get ready to experience the War of 1812, American, Native and British Military. Enjoy both individual and artillery units, period merchants, artisans, demonstrators, artists, craftsmen and sutlers. Plus entertainers, musicians and food vendors all weekend. Take flight on the Memorable HUEY 369 helicopter rides. Aug. 31-Sept. 1 Glandorf Park Festival: always on Labor Day weekend. Aug. 31-Sept. 1 Ottoville Park Carnival, always on Labor Day weekend, supports the villages park upkeep and additions. The weekend is packed with bands, activities, kids games and rides and more. On Saturday, Fifty Amp Fuse will take the stage at 8 p.m. and play until midnight. The fun starts again on Sunday, bringing new Nashville singer and songwriter Jared Ashley to the stage at 8 p.m. to midnight.

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JUNE 1 52nd Annual Jubilee Flower Show from 1-5 p.m. at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds 7 ArtRageous on Main - Peony Festival Weekend from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Van Wert A great way to start the summer season! The festival includes artisans demonstrating and selling their works, a craft show, great festival food, outstanding musical talent, and activities for all ages. The 3-day event begins at 11 a.m. today.

Peony Festival Car Show from 5-9 p.m. in downtown Van Wert Attention car owners! Shine up those machines and bring them to one of the earliest shows in area. Registration begins at 5 PM. Judging and awarding of trophies and door prizes will follow. Live music will be provided by the Bronx Wanderers - the opening act for this years Fountain Park Music Series. For more information contact Adam at 419.203.0143. 7 12th Annual Fountain Park Music Series with Phil Dirt & the Dozers at 7 p.m. at Fountain Park, Van Wert. Food is available. 8 Peony Festival Kids Fishing Derby

from 9-11 a.m. at YMCA Camp Clay The annual Peony Festival Kids Fishing Derby will be held at Camp Clay. This event is open to youngsters between the ages of 4 and 15. Contact the Van Wert Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 419.238.93768 for more information or visit www.vanwertpeony.com Peony Festival Pet Show from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fountain Park The Peony Festival Committee invites all pet owners to bring their animal friends to the Fountain Park band shell to participate in their second annual pet show. Cash prizes will be awarded in several categories including Pet & Owner Look Alike, Most Unique Pet, Largest

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Pet, Best Dressed Pet, Smallest Pet, and the Coolest Pet Trick. Winners will be invited to ride in the Grand Parade at 5 p.m. ArtRageous on Main & Annual Peony Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Van Wert Peony Festival Garden Tours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at various locations Each year the Peony Festival Committee searches out exemplary gardens from among the many wonderful landscapes of the area to share with the community at large and with visitors. Peony Festival Grand Parade steps off at 5 p.m. on Washington Street. Peony Festival Concert from 7:30-11:30 p.m. at Fountain Park 9 Delphos Rotary Music in the Park with Ragrime Rick and the Chefs of Dixieland at 6 p.m. in Stadium Park, Delphos Food is available beginning at 5:30 p.m. 15 Wrenstock from noon to 9 p.m. at Wrenway Park, Wren Wrenstock is a fund-raiser for the 22nd Annual Wren Wiffleball Tournament which will be held Aug. 16 and 17. Held rain or shine, this event will feature music by 100 Proof, The Birch Band, Double KIK and BoomSwang. 21 12th Annual Fountain Park Music Series with BOSTYX at 7 p.m. in Fountain Park, Van Wert 23 Delphos Rotary Concert at 6 p.m. in the Park at Stadium Park, Delphos. Concerts begin at 6 p.m. with food and refreshments available at 5:30 p.m. 26 Lincoln Highway Centennial

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Celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Fountain Park, Van Wert In recognition of the 100th birthday of the first transcontinental highway - the Lincoln Highway or Main Street in Van Wert - the community will be welcoming the official Lincoln Highway Association Centennial Tour. Cars on the tour left Times Square in New York City on June 22 on their way to the Lincoln Highway National Conference in Kearny, Nebraska. The community will host an old-fashioned picnic in Fountain Park and is invited to participate, view the cars and mingle with the drivers. 28 Lincoln Highway Centennial Celebration from 5:30-8 p.m. at Fountain Park, Van Wert Beginning at 5:30 p.m., antique and classic cars from the area will be on display in the area surrounding Fountain Park. The car show is organized by the Centennial Celebration Committee. Unique awards will be presented to the 20 cars judged best in the show. 28 12th Annual Fountain Park Music Series with Toledo Jazz Orchestra at 7 p.m. at Fountain Park, Van Wert 28-30 46th Annual Willshire Days in Willshire The first of this summers village festivals in Van Wert County is celebrated in Willshire - the original county seat of Van Wert County. The festival begins this evening with an ice cream social and entertainment for the entire family. There will also be community-wide garage sales and a craft & flea market. 29 Jason Goss Concert at 9 p.m. at the Black Swamp Bistro, Van Wert

JULY 3-4 Delphos Kiwanis July 4th Celebration in Stadium Park, Delphos The Delphos Kiwanis Club invites area families to Stadium Park to kick-off this years Independence Day celebration. On Thursday, the Kiwanis invite area families to Stadium Park to continue the Independence Day celebration. In addition to food, rides and entertainment, there will be a fishing derby and a softball tournament and the day will conclude with a fireworks display at 10 p.m. 4-7 Old Fashioned Farmers Days at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds The 36th annual Old Fashioned Farmers Show will feature antique tractors & machinery, threshing, gas engines, a sawmill, kids and adult pedal tractor pull, a car show, mule & donkey show, antique car racing, antique tractor pull, corn shredding, a trading post, a quilt show, crafts, a flea market, food vendors, animal land, steamed sweet corn, the Western Ohio Garden Tractor Pullers, a garden tractor display, country / polka / gospel / and /50s & 60s music, and more. 4 17th Annual Firecracker Century Bike Tour at 7:30 a.m. at Jubilee Park, Van Wert A scenic ride through Van Wert County awaits participants in this years bike tour. Experience the rich farmland of rolling hills and flat land that once was part of Lake Erie and the Great Black Swamp. Routes of approximately 18, 32, and 62 miles (metric century) have been mapped out with a departure from Jubilee Park at 7:30 a.m. The tour has been organized by the Van Wert County Historical Society. Holiday at Home from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at various locations in Van Wert Van Werts traditional Fourth of July celebration kicks off with an old-fashioned patriotic parade down Main Street starting at 11 a.m. After the parade visitors are invited to

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the grounds of the Van Wert County Historical Museum, located on North Washington Street. There will be crafters, music and activities for the youngsters with lunch being provided by the local Rotary Club. Activities will continue at Smiley Park with entertainment and food followed by fireworks at dusk. 5 Market on Main First Friday from 3-7 p.m. in downtown Van Wert The Market on Main, held in front of the Van Wert County Court House, will begin observing special hours on the first Friday of each month through October. The market is a place where farmers, gardeners, artists, entertainers and direct sales representatives can sell to the public. Fountain Park Concert Series at 7 p.m. in Fountain Park, Van Wert In what has become a Van Wert tradition during the Independence Day weekend, the Lima Symphony Orchestra brings an exciting celebration of American music to Fountain Park. The concert will include favorites from the silver screen, Broadway, pop music and of course a salute to our military and the USA. You wont want to miss this crowd favorite concert where surprises are endless and the music is timeless! Bring a lawn chair or a blanket for comfortable seating. Food is available. 6 Lincoln Highway Centennial European Car Tour from 3-6 p.m. at Lincoln Ridge Farm Europes fascination with our highway system reaches new levels when 100+ cars shipped to America from Norway trek across the country on the historic Lincoln Highway. A reception for drivers and the public is scheduled for Lincoln Ridge Farm located at 6588 Pollock Road just north of Convoy. In celebration of the 100th birthday of the Lincoln Highway, a caravan of Model A Fords from California will be passing through Van Wert County on their way to New York City. A reception for drivers and the public is scheduled for Lincoln Ridge Farm located at 6588 Pollock Road just north of Convoy. 12 Fountain Park Concert Series at 7 p.m. in Fountain Park, Van Wert This mid-summer concert will be performed by the Van Wert Area Concert Band. Current members vary in age, and playing ability but have the common interest of performing and making great band music. The members come from Van Wert, Elida, Lima, Delphos, Convoy, Payne, Chat, Middle Point, Decatur and Rockford. It truly is a Van Wert area band. Retired Parkway Band Director Richard Sherrick directs the band. 13-14 Railroad Heritage Weekend at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds The Van Wert County Historical Society commemorates the significance of the railroad in the settlement and development of Northwest Ohio. Model train layouts, including O/HO/N gauge, will be on display as will other railroad memorabilia. Other special events include speakers, a swap meet, good food, and a Hobo Camp complete with Hobo Stew. Times are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. 8th Annual Summer Gospel Concert at 4 p.m. at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds The recently constructed Gospel Pavilion at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds will be the site of this years annual Summer Gospel Concert. Several Gospel artists are scheduled to appear also. July 13-Aug. 24 Fiely-Paskiet Exhibit at the Wassenberg Art Center, Van Wert This exhibit features the works of two exceptional artists - Doug Fiely and Matthew Paskiet. Doug Fiely is a diversified artist. Though educated as a printmaker and holding an MFA in the medium, he is also an avid painter. He has won numerous local, regional and national awards dating back to his first juried show in 1969. He is represented in Florida, Ohio and Connecticut galleries and has sold works from New Yorks Fifth Avenue to the mountains of Aspen, Colorado. Operating a home studio and galley in northwestern Ohio, he remains prolific in a variety of mediums. This exhibit will present several of Fielys prints. Matthew Paskiet will display his blown glass creations in the front galleries. You will see amazing glassblowing techniques employed by Matt.

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Matt studied and worked for world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly in Italy and the experience shows in his finely executed detail and color. Matt has work displayed in the permanent collections of the Toledo Museum of Art and numerous other areas throughout the nation. 14 Delphos Rotary Concert Series at 6 p.m. in Stadium Park, Delphos This weeks concert brings the Berlin Brothers to the park stage. The Berlin Brothers are three professional, seasoned musicians with many years of experience between them. They have built a great song list of acoustic rock and blues favorites - everything from the Beatles to Zeppelin; songs from the 60s to songs on the radio today. Stadium Park is located at 1000 Park Avenue in Delphos. Refreshments will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m. 18 Rebecca Pronsky Concert at 9 p.m. at the Black Swamp Bistro, Van Wert Rebecca Pronsky is a noted singer-songwriter from Brooklyn, New York. Her musical style is best described as a combination of folk, jazz, and country elements. 19-21 45th Annual Ohio City Lambert Days in Ohio City The second of the Van Wert County village celebrations begins today in Ohio City. In 1891, John Lambert built the first gasoline-powered friction driven automobile in the United States. While he may not get the national recognition he deserves, his hometown celebrates his contribution each summer with this festival. Fridays activities include a steak dinner at 4 p.m. followed by kids games, a WiffleBall home run derby, a singles horseshoe tournament and Monte Carlo night with Texas Hold-Em. At dusk there will be an outdoor kids movie. On Saturday, the festival continues with a mens slow pitch softball and co-ed volleyball tournament. Other athletic activities will include WiffleBall tournaments, a doubles horseshoe tournament and a 4-mile run. The evening will conclude with a dance. July 19-20 Delphos Car Show from 6-9 p.m. in downtown Delphos This 2-day event sponsored by the Delphos Area Car Club opens with a cruise-in downtown on Main Street in Delphos. Fountain Park Concert Series at 7 p.m. in Fountain Park - Van Wert Minute By Minute is a tribute band dedicated to the Grammy-award winning music of the Doobie Brothers. This free concert is sponsored by the Van Wert County Foundation. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket for comfortable seating. Food is available. 20 Delphos Car Show from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in downtown Delphos Registration for todays show begins at 8 a.m. Saturday afternoon events includes: 13 car classes; 3 truck classes; 2 motorcycle classes; Rat Rod Class; judged Show (by NonClub members); participant voting for Best of Show; trophies - top three places each class;

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and dash plaques. 26-27 27th Annual Swap Meet Wetzelland 2013 at Wetzel Motorcycle Club Each year during the last weekend in July, the Wetzel Motorcycle Club, Inc., holds it annual swap meet and party. People are drawn from across the United States and Canada attending such activities as Bike Games, Bike Shows as well as some of the biggest name bands to appear in this area. No one under 21 is admitted! Friday nights bands this year are Scarlet Haze, Coman Sproles & 69, The Dogz, and Burnt River Band. Saturdays bands are Coman Sproles & 69, The Dogz, Burnt River Band, Black Stone Cherry and Saving Abel. 27 Rockin the Holidays at 2 p.m. at YMCA Camp Clay Camp Clay celebrates Christmas in July with lots of fun family events. More specific details when available. Fountain Park Concert Series at 7 p.m. in Fountain Park, Van Wert Ted Vigil comes to Van Wert with his band of tribute to John Denver. Although John Denver unfortunately died over 10 years ago, his music lives on for generations. Not only does he sing much like John Denver, he looks eerily like him. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket for comfortable seating. Food is available. 28 Delphos Rotary Concert Series at 6 p.m. at Stadium Park, Delphos. The ever-popular Phil Dirt and the Dozers are on stage tonight. This is one of the most popular vintage rock and roll shows in the nation. Stadium Park is located at 1000 Park Avenue in Delphos. Refreshments will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m. 1-4 Highway 127 Yard Sale at many locations along US 127 Join literally thousands of yard-sale Enthusiasts and flea market aficionados for this yearly event - the worlds longest yard sale. Explore more than 180 miles of shoppers delight in Ohio, and over 600 miles if you want to travel from Ohio to Alabama. Visit professional vendors, as well as homeowners cleaning out their attics and basements. 2 Market on Main First Friday from 3-7 p.m. in downtown Van Wert The Market on Main, held in front of the Van Wert County Court House, will begin observing special hours on the first Friday of each month through October. The market is a place where farmers, gardeners, artists, entertainers and direct sales representatives can sell to the public. For more information call 419.238.6911 or visit www.mainstreetvanwert.org 2-3 7th Annual Van Wert Rib Fest at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds The Van Wert Convention and Visitors Bureau is sponsoring this event at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds, located on US 127 at the south edge of the city, as part of our communitys Crossroads Festival Weekend. Events are offered 5 p.m to midnight on Friday and 11 a.m. to midnight on Saturday. 3 7th Annual Antique Tractor Ride from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kennedy-Kuhn Equipment Company The Van Wert County Historical Society presents the 7th Annual Crossroads of America Festival Antique Tractor Ride as part of Van Werts participation in the Highway 127 and Lincoln Highway yard sales. This event is open to individuals who own a pre-1970 rubber-tired tractor able to maintain a speed of 10 mph. A free pancake & sausage breakfast will be served at Kennedy-Kuhn beginning at 7:30 a.m. Tractors will leave the Kennedy-Kuhn Equipment Company at 9:30 a.m. for a trip to as yet a mystery location. There will be four stops at various points of interest along the way, including a lunch stop. 8-10 Lincoln Highway Yard Sale at many locations along Historic Lincoln Highway Thousands of bargain hunters will be traveling the old Lincoln Highway (US 30) across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa this weekend in search of unusual treasures and great buys. Van Wert is truly unique in that its residents and visitors can take part in both the Highway 127 and the Lincoln Highway Yard Sales as we are the only place in the world where these two huge events meet! 10 Fountain Park Concert Series at 7 p.m. in Fountain Park, Van Wert This not your typical oldies act! In concert, the Ides of March remain a vital, powerhouse rock and roll band whose typical 90-minute concert usually last two hours, and the encores are always the strongest songs of the night! This free concert is sponsored by the Van Wert County Foundation. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket for comfortable seating. Food is available. 11 Delphos Rotary Concert Series at 6 p.m. in Stadium Park, Delphos Approximately 80 musicians, students, music teachers and professionals from all walks of life make up the Fort Wayne Area Community Band. The group is famous for a variety of musical genres played in and around the Fort Wayne community. Refreshments will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m. 16 Wren Homecoming Days & Wrenway Wiffleball Tournament, Wren This small western Van Wert County village treats its residents and visitors to a weekend

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fox trot, samba, tango and even a polka or two. Refreshments will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 28-Sept. 2 157th Van Wert County Fair at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds One of Ohios premier county fairs, the Van Wert County Fair is celebrating its 156th edition and is one of the longest continuous county fairs in Ohio. Activities include midway rides, livestock and agricultural exhibits, youth programs, harness racing in front of the grandstand, daily entertainment, and much more. SEPTEMBER 1 Gymanfa Ganu at 7 p.m. at Venedocia Salem Presbyterian Church, Venedocia The Gymanfa Ganu is the biggest event of the year in Venedocia. People from all over Ohio and from many other states swell the village to several times its usual population as they pack into the Salem Presbyterian Church to sing in four part harmony. The church literally thunders with hundreds of voices praising the Lord with English and Welsh language hymns. 6-8 Hot Air Festival at Van Wert County Fairgrounds & County Airport After a 12-year hiatus, the ever so popular and successful Hot Air Affair returns to Van Wert as the Hot Air Festival. The sky will be filled with wonder as the hot air balloons and airplanes soar over the town. Distant hot air balloon, tethered balloon and helicopter rides will be available at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds and airplanes rides will be available at the Van Wert County Airport. Requests for special hot air balloon rides will be accepted by the Festival Committee. Sept. 7 - Nov. 3 Kernel Coopers Corn Maze / Coopers Amazements, LLC Get lost in the corn in Van Wert. This will be the Kernels 12th season of offering great family fun. The Kernel can be found at 9867 Mendon Road on the east side of Van Wert. 20-22 56th Annual Old Fashioned Canal Days in Delphos This is the 56th year for this premier festival geared around the Miami Erie Canal. This end-of-the summer celebration offers free entertainment for all ages. Check out the Kiddie Tractor Pull, Pet Parade, Chalk Art, Fishing Derby, Petting Zoo, Car and Tractor Shows, Art Exhibits, two Delphos museums (the Canal

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5-27 27th Annual Fall Mums and Pumpkin Festival at Lincoln Ridge Farm, Convoy Join in for great family fun this fall at Lincoln Ridge Farms - a 5th generation farm. Take a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch to pick the perfect pumpkin - they grow the neatest pumpkins! Challenge your friends to a race to the end on our Hootmobile trailway. Adventure through our Great Autumn Adventure barn - you will find it ghost friendly! Climb Straw Mountain and zip back down on our double zip-line - you cant just do this once! Pan for gold and gemstones at the mining camp and visit the barnyard friends along the way. See how high you can bounce on the Giant Jumping Pillow - kids favorite! You wont get lost in their corn maze, but it might leave you clue-less! See how high your pumpkins can fly at the Punkin Chunkin station. Gather around a campfire to roast a hot dog and sip a cup of the farms special recipe spiced cider.

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lots of games. A costume judging contest for children ages birth through 10 years begins at 4 p.m. Fall Fright Fest is an annual event with great entertainment for the entire family. Costume judging (with cash prizes) will begin at noon, followed by an afternoon of fun and games. 26-27 2nd Annual Harvest Moon Festival There will also be cash prizes for the carved from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown Van Wert pumpkin and coloring contests. A photographer The 2nd Annual Harvest Moon Festival will will also be on hand to capture portraits of parbe taking place in downtown Van Wert. Friday ticipants, with a 5 x 7 photograph available for NEWSPAPER REPRODUCTION NOTE: events include merchant sales during regular $5. There will be free goody bags, donuts, cider 133LPI minimum required, 150LPI recommended. business hours; special fall menus at local res- and popcorn for all. taurants; Market on Main will be open featuring local vendors offering homegrown and homemade goodies in front of the Court House; the Great Pumpkin Hunt (a downtown scavenger hunt) from 4 7 p.m.; and an appearance by The Settler a ghostly historian in the Garden of the Senses from 4 7 p.m. Saturday will feature a NEWSPAPER REPRODUCTION NOTE: 5K Trick or Trot Run through Van 150LPI recommended. 133LPIdowntown minimum required, Wert beginning at the Court House at 8 a.m.; downtown trick or treating from 9 11 a.m.; merchant sales and special fall menus at local restaurants will also continue. NEWSPAPER REPRODUCTION NOTE: NEWSPAPER REPRODUCTION NOTE:
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Oct. 5-Nov. 1 36th Annual Photography Exhibit at Wassenberg Art Center. This exhibit showcases photographs by both amateur and professional photographers from several states. This juried exhibit features photos in several categories. 18-19 26th Annual Van Wert Apple Festival at the Van Wert County Fairground Is there anything as wonderful as fresh apples in the fall of the year? There is apple cider, apple butter, apple pies, apple dumplings and anything else you can think of with apples at the Van Wert County Apple Festival. This celebration is held the middle of October when the apple crop has come in and they are at their prime. The festival will offer free entertainment daily along with outdoor cooking, crafts, exhibits, caramel corn, sandwiches, chili and a whole lot more. 20 Family Spook Fest from 1-3 p.m. at Hiestands Woods in Van Wert Enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere trick or treating through the woods at this years Hiestand Haunted Woods Family Spook Fest. Stay for pumpkin decorating, face painting, and

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