Sites & Attractions Calendar of Events
September 2010
(All Events Subject to Change)
(We are sorry to announce that the10th season of Kernel Cooper's Corn Maze has been cancelled. The maze fell victim to this spring's unusually wet weather and the Kernel was unable to get the field planted. The Kernel assures us the maze will return in 2011)
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154th Annual Van Wert County Fair / Van Wert County Fairgrounds / 8 AM - 12 AM
One of Ohio's premier county fairs, the Van Wert County Fair is celebrating its 154th edition - 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. Additional information can be found on their web site at www.vanwertcountyfair.com
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154th Annual Van Wert County Fair / Van Wert County Fairgrounds / 8 AM - 12 AM
See September 1 for details
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154th Annual Van Wert County Fair / Van Wert County Fairgrounds / 8 AM - 12 AM
See September 1 for details
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154th Annual Van Wert County Fair / Van Wert County Fairgrounds / 8 AM - 12 AM
See September 1 for details
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154th Annual Van Wert County Fair / Van Wert County Fairgrounds / 8 AM - 12 AM
See September 1 for details
Gymanfa Ganu / Venedocia Salem Presbyterian Church / 7 PM
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. For more information visit www.venedocia.org or call the Salem Presbyterian Church at 419-667-2408.
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154th Annual Van Wert County Fair / Van Wert County Fairgrounds / 8 AM - 12 AM
See September 1 for details
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154th Annual Van Wert County Fair / Van Wert County Fairgrounds / 8 AM - 12 AM
See September 1 for details
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154th Annual Van Wert County Fair / Van Wert County Fairgrounds / 8 AM - 12 AM
See September 1 for details
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Abalone Dots Concert / Willow Bend Country club / 8 PM
Visionary Promotions will present another of their monthly concert series at Perks Cafe Abalone Dots makes an appearance in downtown Van Wert.. Abalone Dots come from a small town in Sweden called Vastervik on the outskirts of Stockholm. The talented musicians--Rebecka Hjukström (Age 22),Louise Holmer (Age 25), Elin Mörk (Age 24), and Sophia Hogman (age 24)--have played together for six years and have already become a top-selling artist on RCA Sweden since releasing their debut album in 2007, FROM A SAFE DISTANCE. The album immediately entered at the top of the Swedish charts, allowing the foursome to cultivate a rapidly-growing audience in the Scandinavian countries. Their current single, "Solo," from their sophomore release, TRAVELER, continues to garner attention including a Grammy Award (Swedish Grammis), multiple performances on major TV shows in Europe, and a cover story in Scanorama--instantly branding the Abalone Dots as media darlings. The overwhelming excitement behind their music has intrigued audiences in the U.S. and sparked interest from top-name industry professionals. This excitement has led the Dots to cross genres, as well as oceans, to pursue their dream of touring the States. For more information visit www.visionarypromotions.org
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53rd Annual Old Fashioned Canal Days / Delphos, OH / 6 PM - 12 AM
This is the 53rd year for this premier festival geared around the Miami Erie Canal. The festival offers a variety of activities, attractions and entertainment for all ages - kiddie tractor pulls, children's crafts, petting zoo, putter golf, amusement rides, queen's pageant, cheerleading competition and music from some of the hottest local bands. A grand parade takes place Sunday afternoon along Second Street. For a complete schedule of events, click here.
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53rd Annual Old Fashioned Canal Days / Delphos, OH / 10 AM - 12 AM
See September 17 for details
Charlie Daniels Band / Niswonger Performing Arts Center / 7:30 PM
The 2010-2011 season gets started in a big way with one of the biggest names to grace the Niswonger stage - Charlie Daniels himself. Part Western and part southern, his music – rock, country, bluegrass, blues and gospel is quintessentially Southern. When you hear a classic Charlie Daneils Band performance like “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” you hear music that knows no clear genre. The same goes for “In America,” “Uneasy Rider,” “The South’s Gonna Do It,” “Long Haired Country Boy,” “Still in Saigon,” and more. Tickets on sale Friday, July 30. For more information visit their web site at www.npacvw.org or call the box office at 419-238-6722.
Matt the Electrician Concert / Location TBA / 8 PM
Matt is an American original and is about everyone’s favorite Austin singer songwriter, in a city teaming with great singer songwriters. At the annual Austin Music Awards he was nominated for multiple awards including favorite artist, best live show, etc., etc., etc. The Electrician makes his music earthy and ethereal, and that's a hard trick to pull off. When you leave his show you will be asking yourself why it took you so long to discover his music. For more information visit www.visionarypromotions..org
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52nd Annual Old Fashioned Canal Days / Delphos, OH / 8:30 AM - 6 PM
See September 17 for details
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An Evening with Steven Kellogg / Niswonger Performing Arts Center / TBA
Steven Kellogg is a beloved author and illustrator who has contributed over 100 books for children, 30 of which he penned and illustrated himself. Kellogg fell into a love of writing and drawing at an early age and found any kind of animal story irresistible. Kellogg’s first book was published in 1967, and he started illustrating books for other children’s book authors in 1969. Steven Kellogg speaks of his writing and illustrations, “An awareness of movement is extremely important in the conception of a picture book. The characters seem to speak, cavort, and leap from the page so energetically that their life and movement are totally convincing. I try to blend illustrations and the words so that each book is a feast for the eye and ear. I want the time that the reader shares with me and my work to be an enjoyable experience - one that will encourage a lifetime of association with pictures, words, and books.” Kellogg will be demonstrating his talent of illustration as he visits with us in September. For more information contact visit www.npacvw.org or call the box office at419-238-6722.
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Battle of Shallowford / Van Wert Civic Theatre / 8 PM
The show is set in 1938 at Burton Mock's general store. Burton's teenage daughter, Ruthie, is trying to convince him she can handle life outside the rural town of Shallowford, but her father would like her to stay close. As the night progresses, a host of colorful locals arrive at the store. These folks are only interested in local gossip until they turn on the radio and learn that the Martians have invaded! It is the night of Orson Wells' War of the Worlds radio drama. They fall, hook, line, and sinker for the broadcast and run out to do battle. For more information visit their website at www.vwct.org or to reserve tickets call 419-238-9689.
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Convoy Community Days / Convoy, OH / 5 PM - 12 AM
Enjoy the perfect Ohio getaway! Each year the village of Convoy celebrates Convoy Community Days with many activities for the whole family over a three-day period. Friday's events include lawn mower drag races, a fish fry, bingo and a 50s & 60s dance. And, of course, there will be lots of great festival food served. For more information visit www.villageofconvoy.com or call Brent at 419-513-0220. For a complete schedule of events. click here.
Battle of Shallowford / Van Wert Civic Theatre / 8 PM
See September 23 for details
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Convoy Community Days / Convoy, OH / 8 AM - 9 PM
Community Days continues with a fishing derby, men's softball tournament, kid's crafts, a craft and vendor show, and a kiddie tractor pull among the activities on Saturday, along with the great parade at 3 PM. And, of course, there will be lots of great festival food served. There will also be a truck pull at 5:30 on Saturday and a chicken BBQ.
Battle of Shallowford / Van Wert Civic Theatre / 8 PM
See September 23 for details
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Convoy Community Days / Convoy, OH / 8 AM - 3 PM
The final day of Convoy Community Days includes a co-ed softball tournament, corn hole tournaments, and a 5K run/walk. Dinner in the park will be served at 11 AM. The festival will conclude with a reverse raffle at 3 PM.
24th Annual Fall Mums and Pumpkin Festival / Lincoln Ridge Farm / 12 - 6 PM
Over ten acres of family fun, including a corn maze, hay rides, pick your own pumpkin, a corn tunnel, straw stack, goat boardwalk, food, fall wreaths and decorations, and Lincoln candles. All of this can be found at Lincoln Ridge farm (home of the Lincoln Candle Company) located at 6237 Lincoln Highway, Convoy. For more information call them at 419-749-4224.
Battle of Shallowford / Van Wert Civic Theatre / 2 PM
See September 23 for details
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Battle of Shallowford / Van Wert Civic Theatre / 8 PM
See September 23 for details
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Battle of Shallowford / Van Wert Civic Theatre / 8 PM
See September 23 for details
