Calendar of Events

July 2012

(All Events subject to Change)

The Van Wert Farmer's Market is open Tuesday afternoons and Saturday mornings June through October.  It is located on the southwest corner of the Van Wert County Fairgrounds

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Old Fashioned Farmers' Days / Van Wert County Fairgrounds / 9 AM - 9 PM

A few of the many attractions at this year's 35th annual Old Fashioned Farmers' Days

are antique tractors & machinery, crafts, a flea market, threshing demonstrations, a working sawmill, food vendors, animal land, a car show, mule & donkey show, the Western Ohio Garden Tractor Pullers, antique car racing, an antique tractor pull, corn shredding, a Quilt & Needle art show, and a trading post.    There is an admission charge of $3 per day per person or a 3-day pass purchased in advance for $7.  For more information visit their web site, www.oldfashionedfarmers.com

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17th Annual Firecracker Century Bike Tour/ Jubilee Park / 7:30 AM

A scenic ride through Van Wert County awaits participants in this year's 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 AM. The tour has been organized by the Van Wert County Historical Society. For more information and entry forms, visit their web site at www.vanwert.com/museum. 

Holiday at Home / Various Locations/ 11 AM - 11 PM

Van Wert's traditional Fourth of July celebration kicks off with an old-fashioned patriotic parade down Main Street starting at 11 AM.  After the parade visitors are invited to the grounds of the Van Wert County Historical Museum, located on North Washington Street, where plans have been made for a commemoration of the sesquicentennial of the Civil War.  Mary Anna Custis Lee meets her husband, General Robert E. Lee, at an encampment.  Civil War re-enactors will be on site and a skirmish between the two at the Battle of Town Creek Foot Bridge is rumored.  A debate between Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis is being schedled and there will be other guests speakers throughout the day providing their expertise on some aspect of the War.  There will be crafters, music and activities for the youngesters with luch being provided by the local Rotary Club.   Activities will continue at Smiley Park with entertainment and food followed by fireworks at dusk.

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7th Annual Summer Gospel Concert / Van Wert Fairgrounds / 4 PM

The newly constructed Gospel Pavilion at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds will be the site of the 7th Annual Summer Gospel Concert. Artists scheduled to appear include the Songster Quartet, Fortress, Trinity, In Harmony, the Sipes Family and the Kingsley Praise Group.  While this is a free event, a free-will offering will be taken.  For more information call Allen at 419.238.3397.

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44rd Annual Ohio City Lambert Days / Ohio City, OH /

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.  Today's activities include a steak dinner at 4 pm 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.

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43rd Annual Ohio City Lambert Days / Ohio City, OH /

The festival continues today with a men's slow pitch softball and co-ed volleyball tournament.  Other athletic activities will include WiffleBall tournaments, doubles horseshoe tournament and a 4-mile run.  The evening will conclude with a dance.

"Railroad Weekend" / Van Wert County Fairgrounds/ 10 AM - 5 PM

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.  $2 admission; no parking charge.  For more information contact museum representatives at 419.771.9851, by email at langdon@bright.net or the Van Wert Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 419.238.9378

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43rd Annual Ohio City Lambert Days / Ohio City, OH /

Today's activities include a men's slow pitch tournament, a chicken BBQ at 11 AM, the annual parade at 3 PM.

"Railroad Weekend" / Van Wert County Fairgrounds/ 12 - 5 PM

See July 21 for details

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25th Annual Swap meet - Wetzelland 2012 / Wetzel Motorcycle Club / Gates Open at Noon

This annual event brings thousands of motorcyclists from across the United States and Canada as well as several foreign countries for activities such as Rodeo Games, Tattoo Contests, and Bike Shows, a AMA Sanctioned Poker Run, and an Easyriders Show Truck..  Also on site will be food vendors, new & used parts vendors, leather vendors.   Admission is $40 for the 3-day event.  THIS EVENT IS FOR ADULTS ONLY - NO ONE UNDER 21 IS ADMITTED. More details can be found at www.wetzelmo.com

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25th Annual Swap meet - Wetzelland 2012 / Wetzel Motorcycle Club / All Day

See July 26 for details.

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25th Annual Swap meet - Wetzelland 2012 / Wetzel Motorcycle Club / All Day

See July 26 for details.

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25th Annual Swap meet - Wetzelland 2012 / Wetzel Motorcycle Club / All Day

See July 26 for details.

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