Sites & Attractions Announcements!
July, 2008
Are you looking for inexpensive, yet exciting, family-friendly events for this summer? Give some consideration our hometown. You can't get more inexpensive than "free" which is what you'll find a lot of in Van Wert! Because our area communities have a rich tradition of support and private sponsorship, there are few activities and attractions for which you pay. But don't confuse "free" with "inferior". We have some great entertainment coming to Van Wert this summer and our wonderful attractions remain open with special programs and exhibits. Here are some of those great FREE things you can enjoy in July.
> The 32nd Annual Old Fashioned Farmers' Show (July 3 - 6)...a great event if you have a keen interest in the past and especially in agriculture. This year's four day event includes Over 300 Tractors, threshing demonstrations, kids and adult tractor pulls, antique car races, mule and donkey show, music daily, a quilt show, crafts, a flea market and trading post, food vendors, an animal land, garden ttractor displays and the Western Ohio Tractors Pullers.
>Free concerts in Fountain Park ... including the Lima Symphony Pops Orchestra on July 3 with their annual Star Spangled Spectacula; John Ford Oley in conert oin Saturday, July 5; Caribbean Sound on July 18; and bluegrrass with Rhonda Vincent on July 15.
> Holiday at Home (July 4 & 5) ...We honor our nation's birthday with a FREE 2-day Holiday at Home celebration. It all begins with the 15th annual Firecracker Century Bike Tour through the county beginning at 7 AM. There's an real all-American parade beginning at 11 AM down Main Street, folowed by an afternoon of crafts, demonstrations, food and entertainment at the Van Wert County Historical Museum. The day concludes with a fireworks display at the Van Wert County airport at dusk. Museum activities continue on Saturday.
> A new art exhibit - Works by Carole Debolt Eikenbery - will open at the Wassenberg Art Center on Sunday, July 6 and continue through August 2. Eikenbery is a nationally known artisit with local connections.
> Stadium Park Summer Music Series (July 13 & 27) ...The Van Wert County community of Delphos will host the Lima Marimba Ensemble at 6 PM on JUly 13 and the Fort Wayne Commmunity Band at 6 PM on the 27th. These outdoor concerts are offered in Stadium Park and are free.
> Wesley Park Gospel Concert (July 12) ...Another free concert sponsored by the Men's Club of Wesley United Methodist Church featuring the Songsters Quartet and soloist Bill Schell. The concert will be held at Wesley Park located at the corner of Blaine Street and Anderson Avenue, just south of U.S. 30.
> Ohio City Lambert Days (July 18 - 20) ... The Van Wert County community of Ohio City celebrates the contributions of native son, John Lambert, who iin 1891 invented America's first successful gasoline-powered automobile. It is a weekend filled with family-fun and entertainment.
> Railroad Weekend (July 19 - 20) ... The Van Wert County Hisotircal Society commemorates the importance of the railroad to the settlement and development of Northwest Ohio. Model train layouts, and other railroad memorabilia will be on display, along with speakers, a swap meet, great food and a Hobo Camp complete with Hobo Stew and other food items.
We have great family entertainment and the most reasonable price imaginable - FREE.
Come and check us out!
As always, The Convention and Visitors Bureau stands ready to be of any assistance to you in planning your visit. You can call us at 419-238-9378 or toll free at 877-989-2282 or contact us directly from this website.
Welcome Home to our community, where guests are treated like one of the family!
Larry
Lee
Executive Director
