Sites & Attractions
Calendar of Events
September 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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156th 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 155th 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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156th 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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156th Annual Van Wert County Fair / Van Wert County Fairgrounds / 8 AM - 12 AM
See September 1 for details
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Kernel Coopers Corn Maze / Cooper's Amazements, LLC / 7 PM - 12 AM
Get lost in the corn in Van Wert, Ohio! This will be the Kernel's 11th season of offering great family fun. The Kernel can be found at 9867 Mendon Road on the east side of Van Wert. For more information visit their website at www.kernelcoopers.com
Hot Air Affair / Van Wert County Fairgrounds
Details when available
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Kernel Coopers Corn Maze / Cooper's Amazements, LLC / 12 PM - 12 AM
See September 7 for details
Hot Air Affair / Van Wert County Fairgrounds
See September 7 for details
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Kernel Coopers Corn Maze / Cooper's Amazements, LLC / 1 - 9 PM
See September 7 for details
Hot Air Affair / Van Wert County Fairgrounds
See September 7 for details
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Kernel Coopers Corn Maze / Cooper's Amazements, LLC / 7 PM - 12 AM
See September 7 for details
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Kernel Coopers Corn Maze / Cooper's Amazements, LLC / 12 PM - 12 AM
See September 7 for details
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Kernel Coopers Corn Maze / Cooper's Amazements, LLC / 1 - 9 PM
See September 7 for details
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55th Annual Old Fashioned Canal Days / Delphos, OH / 6 PM - 12 AM
This is the 54th 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.
Kernel Coopers Corn Maze / Cooper's Amazements, LLC / 7 PM - 12 AM
See September 7 for details
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55th Annual Old Fashioned Canal Days / Delphos, OH / 10 AM - 12 AM
See September 16 for details
Kernel Coopers Corn Maze / Cooper's Amazements, LLC / 12 PM - 12 AM
See September 7 for details
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55th Annual Old Fashioned Canal Days / Delphos, OH / 10 AM - 12 AM
See September 16 for details
Kernel Coopers Corn Maze / Cooper's Amazements, LLC / 1 - 9 PM
See September 7 for details
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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.
Kernel Coopers Corn Maze / Cooper's Amazements, LLC / 7 PM - 12 AM
See September 7 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
26th Annual Fall Mums and Pumpkin Festival / Lincoln Ridge Farm / 12 - 6 PM
This fall you will want to visit Convoy and to to the Annual Fall Mums and Pumpkin Festival.
You can challenge yourself in the corn maze. Take the family on a hay ride. Go out into the field and pick your own pumpkin, just the right one for the jack-o-lantern you want to carve. Have you ever been through a corn tunnel? Here will be the opportunity to do this and tell all your friends about it. You can participate in the straw stack, a goat boardwalk and sit back and enjoy the bonfire to warm you up while you enjoy some delicious food. If you are looking for fall decorations you will find some wonderful fall wreaths and autumn decorations for sale at the festival. If you are a fan of candles you will truly enjoy the opportunity to check out the Lincoln Candle Company and take home some of these wonderful candles to help with the festive spirit of the holidays. 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
Kernel Coopers Corn Maze / Cooper's Amazements, LLC / 12 PM - 12 AM
See September 7 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
26th Annual Fall Mums and Pumpkin Festival / Lincoln Ridge Farm / 12 - 6 PM
See September 29 for details
Kernel Coopers Corn Maze / Cooper's Amazements, LLC / 1 - 9 PM
See September 7 for details
