Sites & Attractions Calendar of Events
August 2010
(All Events Subject to Change)
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Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
This exhibit features work by the talented young people of Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne's Visual Communication and Design Department. This unique display will include many kinds of media including photography and computer deisng. The students' work is selected by staff in related IPFW departments. For moreinformation visit the Center's website at www.vanwert.com/wassenberg or call the Center at 419-238-6837.
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Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See August 1for details
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Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See August 1for details
Crossroads Festival Begins / Various Locations / all day
Details as soon as available
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Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See August 1for details
Highway 127 Yard Sale / Many Location Along US 127 / All Day
Join literally thousands of "yard-sale Enthusiasts" and "flea market aficionados" for this yearly event - the world's 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. Contact the Van Wert Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 419-238-9378 for details about Van Wert County's participation in this event. For more inclusive information about the "world's longest yard sale", visit their web site at www.127sale.com Get an Ohio sale route map here.
Lincoln Highway Yard Sale / Many Locations Along Historic Lincoln Highway / All Day
Thousands of bargain hunters will be traveling the old Lincoln Highway (US 30) across Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, and Illinois this weekend in search of unusual treasures and great buys. Van Wert is truly unique in that its residents 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! For more information contact the Van Wert Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 419-238-937 or visit www.historicbyway.com Get a pdf. version of our 2009 Lincoln Buyway brochure here.
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Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See August 1for details
Highway 127 Yard Sale / Many Locations Along US 127 / All Day
See August 6 for details
Lincoln Highway Yard Sale / Many Locations Along Historic Lincoln Highway / All Day
See August 6 for details
3rd Annual Wheels-N-Wings Heritage Festival / Sonic Drive-In / 5 PM - 9 PM
The 2nd Annual Wheels-N-Wings Heritage Festivals kicks off with an old-fashioned cruise-in at the local Sonic Drive-In. The festival itself will focus on automobiles 25 years old and older, but the cruise -in, sponsored by Sonic and the Van Wert Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, is open to all makes and models. Join us for a roaring good time. No entry fee. T-shirts and goody bags to the first 25 to register that evening. Sonic is located on the north edge of Van Wert at US Highway 127. For more information, contact the Van Wert Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 419.238.9378.
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Highway 127 Yard Sale / Many Locations Along US 127 / All Day
See August 5 for details
Lincoln Highway Yard Sale / Many Locations Along Historic Lincoln Highway / All Day
See August 6 for details
4th Annual Antique Tractor Ride / Kennedy-Kuhn Equipment Company / 9AM - 5 PM
The Van Wert County Historical Society presents the 33rd Annual "Crossroads
of America Festival Antique Tractor Ride" as part of Van Wert's 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 8 mph. Tractors will leave the Kennedy-Kuhn Equipment Company at 9 AM for a trip to the northern end of Van Wert County. There will be four stops at various points of interest along the way, including a lunch stop. For contact information, email amundson.jon@crestviewknights.com or call the Van Wert Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 419-238-9378. A flyer and entry form can be downloaded here.
4th Annual Van Wert Rib Cook-Off / Van Wert County Fairgrounds / Noon to Midnight
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 community's Crossroads Weekend. Six vendors are participating, with trophies awarded by the public and by a panel of judges. DJ and live music and a cornhole tournament will provide entertainment throughout the day. Contact the Van Wert Area Convention and Visitors Bureau for more information at 419.238.9378.
3rd Annual Wheels-N-Wings Heritage Festival / Van Wert Regional Airport / 8 AM - 6 PM
The 2nd Annual Wheels-N-Wings Heritage Festival continues today with a car show featuring classic and antique automobiles in several classes. Trophies will be awarded by a distinguished panel of judges. Cars will be on display at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds from noon to 6 PM. More information available here. At the same time, an air show will be featured at the Van Wert Regional Airport from 8 AM to 5 PM. A pancake and sausage breakfast will be served from 8 - 11 AM. Fly-ins are welcome! Other displays will include a Huey 369 helicopter from the Vietnam era, a Bamboo bomber from World War II and the Grimes Flying Lab. Skydiving performances and radio controlled aircraft will also be on site. There will be food and craft vendors as well as children's activities. More information about the air show can be viewed here. For details call the Van Wert Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 419-238-9378 or toll free at 877-989-228.
Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See August 1for details
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Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See August 1for details
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Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See August 1for details
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Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See August 1for details
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Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See August 1for details
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Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See August 1for details
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Wren Homecoming Days / Wren, OH
This small western Van Wert County village treats its residents and visitors to a weekend filled with fun for the entire family, including games and entertainment. Among the many activities is the extremely popular waffle tournament, drawing teams from the surrounding area. The Wren Homecoming Parade is scheduled for Saturday at 4 PM. For more information, contact the Van Wert Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 419.238.9378
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Wren Homecoming Days / Wren, OH /
See August 20 for details
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Wren Homecoming Days / Wren, OH /
See August 20 for details
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