Sites & Attractions Calendar of Events
July 2010
(All Events subject to Change)
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Old Fashioned Farmers' Days / Van Wert County Fairgrounds / 11 AM - 9 PM
This year's featured equipment will be Allis Chalmers. A few of the many attractions 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. Today's special attraction is a car show from 4 to 7 PM including music and games from the 50's. 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.vanwert.com/offa
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Old Fashioned Farmers' Days / Van Wert County Fairgrounds / 9 AM - 9 PM
See July 2 for details. Today's special attractions include antique car racing at 10AM and music provided by Harmonica John at 1 PM, Spittin' Image at 3 PM and Blind Date at 7 PM.
Lima Symphony Pops Concert / Fountain Park / 7 - 9 PM
The July 4th tradition continues as perennial favorite - the Lima Pops - brings a Star Spangled Spectacular concert of American popular and patriotic music to Fountain Park. Your emotions will be stirred as Maestro, Crafton Beck, leads the LSO in favorites for the entire family. Bring your flags and patriotic feelings to the park as we lead into the "Holiday at Home" celebration and enjoy the best of Broadway, the Silver Screen, and salute those who have served our country. Fountain Park provides a beautiful setting for this free outdoor summer concert - surrounded by trees, park benches, and of course a fountain. For more information contact the Van Wert Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 419-238-9378.
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Old Fashioned Farmers' Days / Van Wert County Fairgrounds / 9 AM - 11 PM
See July 2 for details. Today's special attractions are chain saw sculpturing by Chuck Sclipen, a banjo, fiddle and harmonica contest at 2 PM, Jess King Country Gospel Band at 3:30 PM, and the Bavarian Brass Polka Dance beginning at 7 PM.
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Old Fashioned Farmers' Days / Van Wert County Fairgrounds / 10 AM - 4 PM
See July 2 for details. Today's special attractions will include a church service beginning at 10 AM, a turkey/ham Dinner at noon and the Western Ohio Garden Tractor Pullers at 1 PM.
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 design. The students' work is selected by staff in related IPFW departments. For more information visit the Center's web site at www.vanwert.com/wassenberg or call the Center at 419-238-6837.
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16th 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. A PDF copy of the entry form is available here.
Holiday at Home / Fountain Park/ 11 AM - 11 PM
Van Wert's traditional Fourth of July celebration. Events include an old-fashioned
parade down Main Street, activities sponsored by the Van Wert County Historical Museum
(including a craft festival, music, and food) at Fountain Park in downtown Van Wert. There will also be a special Square Dancing performance by the Midwestern Council of Square and Round Dancers with audience participation encouraged. For more information contact representatives from the museum at 419.771.9851 or 419.238.4192 or the Van Wert Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 419.238.9378
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Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See July 4 for details
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Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See July 4 for details
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Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See July 4 for details
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Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See July 4 for details
Van Wert Area Concert Band / Fountain Park / 7 PM
Come and enjoy a mix of concert band literature as well as marches and popular music - all made by this talented group of local musicians directed by legendary retired Parkway High School band director, Richard Sherrick. Fountain Park provides a beautiful setting for outside summer concerts, surrounded by trees, park benches, and of course, a fountain. For more information contact the Van Wert Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 419-238-9378.
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Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See July 4 for details
Gospel Concert / Wesley Park / 3 PM - ?
The Men's Club of Wesley United Methodist Church is hosting a Gospel Concert at their park (located at the intersection of Blaine & Anderson streets Van Wert). Music will be provided by Trinity, Mike Semer, McKenzie Alba, and Harry Stephenson. This is an event for the whole family. In addition to the concert, food will be available, and the park has playground equipment for the children, a horseshoe pit and a 1/8-mile walking track, plus plenty of green space for the kinds to play on. Bring the family, friends, and lawn chairs for a fantastic fun-filled evening. For additional information call Allen at 419-238-3397.
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Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See July 4 for details
Lima Area Community Band Concert / Stadium Park - Delphos / 6 - 8 PM
Although the Lima Area Concert Band is known for its patriotic and soul-stirring toe-tapping marches, the concerts offer romantic classics, some snappy show tunes, sometimes a little blues, spiritual gospels, some lively jazz and even some low-down hoedown has been heard occasionally. Hometown talent is encouraged by showcasing vocalists and instrumentalists as guest artists. Refreshments will be available beginning at 5:30 PM. Stadium Park is located at 1000 Park Avenue in Delphos. For more information contact the Van Wert Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 419-238-9378.
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Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See July 4 for details
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Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See July 4 for details
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Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See July 4 for details
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42nd 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.
Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See July 4 for details
Endless Summer Band Concert / Fountain park / 7 PM
Voted the 2008 and 2009 Best Music in Indiana, this band lays claim as the "Nation's #1 Variety Show Band". This group of five singers and musicians love to have fun! They will be joined by a horn section of trumpet, trombone and saxes to bring some of the most enjoyable and recognizable summer music you can imagine. Their humor, on-stage antics and audience participation will truly make it an evening of fun in Fountain Park for everyone!
This free concert is sponsored by the Van Wert County Foundation. Fountain Park provides a beautiful setting for outside summer concerts, surrounded by trees, park benches, and of course, a fountain. For more information contact the Van Wert Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 419-238-9378.
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42nd 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. No admission or 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.
Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See July 4 for details
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41st 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 Historical Museum / 12 - 5 PM
See July 17 for details
Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See July 4 for details
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Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See July 4 for details
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Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See July 4 for details
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Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See July 4 for details
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Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See July 4 for details
TOUCH Concert / Fountain Park / 7 PM
Enjoy an evening of great music, laughs, choreography, and more as we bring the sounds of Motown to Fountain Park with the premier #1 Motown Sound Tribute Band in the Land! TOUCH has shared the stage with Al Green, The Isley Brothers, Percy Sledge, The Spinners, Lou Gramm and the legendary Ray Charles. In celebration of Motown's 50th anniversary, we bring this exciting and unique sound to Fountain Park for the very first time. This free concert is sponsored by the Van Wert County Foundation. Fountain Park provides a beautiful setting for outside summer concerts, surrounded by trees, park benches, and of course, a fountain. For more information contact the Van Wert Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 419-238-9378.
Ben Carroll in Concert / Perks Cafe / 9 PM
The thing that stands out about Ben Carroll's music is his songwriting. He writes crisp, descriptive lyrics that flow and blend wonderfully with the music. He has never been one to be hung up with genres, he moves fluidly from folk to soul to blues to pop. Ben Carroll is a cross between John Legend and John Mayer. His shows include acapella numbers, folk tunes, blues ballads, and jazz pop suites. Like Legend and Mayer, Carroll's vocals caress the lyrics and massage the notes as he plays the acoustic guitar and creating a rhythm in the melodies that give them a funky beat. All the shows at Perks Cafe are donations only events. If you enjoyed the show please donate to the artist. Coffee and soft drinks can be purchased at the event or you can bring your own refreshments. For more information visit www.visionarypromotions.org.
25th Annual Swap meet - Wetzelland 2009 / 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. . Featured entertainment on Friday night will be the band American Dogs and the Saturday night entertainment will be Kenny Wayne Shepherd. The Dogz, a local band, will be perfomring both nights. 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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Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See July 4 for details
25th Annual Swap meet - Wetzelland 2009 / Wetzel Motorcycle Club / All Day
See July 23 for details.
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Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See July 4 for details
24th Annual Swap meet - Wetzelland 2009 / Wetzel Motorcycle Club /
See July 23 for details
Pantasia in Concert / Stadium Park - Delphos / 6 - 8 PM
Pantasia Steel Band, a South Carolina based Caribbean music ensemble, has been entertaining audiences at festivals, conventions, schools, private parties, weddings, concerts, restaurants, and tourists attractions through the Southeast for the past 13 years. Pantasia's wide variety of Caribbean favorites, beach tunes, reggae, pop music, and jazz has been described as "fun", "festive" and "refreshing. Refreshments will be available beginning at 5:30 PM. Stadium Park is located at 1000 Park Avenue in Delphos. For more information contact the Van Wert Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 419-238-9378.
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Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See July 4 for details
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Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See July 4 for details
Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See July 4 for details
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Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See July 4 for details
McGuffey Lane Concert / Fountain Park / 7 PM
We welcome back by popular demand, one of the region's most popular American country rock bands of all time. Named after the location of band member, Steve Reis home in Athens, Ohio, this band took Ohio by storm in the 1970s and into the 80s by playing college campuses throughout the Midwest and touring with the likes of Charlie Daniels, the Allman Brothers Band and the Judds. It promises to be another fun night in Fountain Park with McGuffey Lane. This free concert is sponsored by the Van Wert County Foundation. Fountain Park provides a beautiful setting for outside summer concerts, surrounded by trees, park benches, and of course, a fountain. For more information contact the Van Wert Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 419-238-9378.
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Visual Communication & Design Exhibit / Wassenberg Art Center / 1 - 5 PM
See July 4 for details
