May
Today: Lost Arts Festival, Seven Eagles Earth Center, 16486 Wapakoneta Road, Grand Rapids; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; demonstrations, arts, crafts and pageantry from pre-1840s life in period village; $; 419-509-0095, or www.seven-eagles.org.
Thursday: Cruise-in on the Square, downtown Bryan, 6 to 8 p.m.; features more than 100 different kinds of vehicles Thursdays through Aug. 25; 419-636-2247 or www.bryanchamber.org.
Saturday: Hobo Day, Train Station, Rensselaer Street, Bucyrus; costumed hobos, hobo band, station tours, crafts, food; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 419-562-1110.
Saturday to May 30: First Siege of 1813 and Memorial Day commemoration, Fort Meigs State Memorial, 29100 W. River Road, Perrysburg; living history military reenactment; 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and May 30 and noon to 5 p.m. May 29; $; 1-800-238-8916 or www.fortmeigs.org.
June
June 2 to 5: Peony Festival Weekend, various sites and times, Van Wert; craft show, art show, food, kids activities, flower show, music; $ some events; 419-238-9378 or 419-238-9270 (fairgrounds events) or 419-394-6762 (quilt show) or www.visitvanwert.org.
June 3: Rally in the Alley, 126 E. Clinton St., Napoleon; car show, music, food, 6 to 11 p.m.; 419-952-6611.
June 3: First Fridays, downtown Defiance; arts, entertainment, food; 4 to 8 p.m.; also July 1, Aug. 5 and Sept. 2; 419-782-0739 or www.visitdefianceohio.com.
June 3 to 5: Off-Road Challenge, Van Wert County Fairgrounds, 1055 S. Washington St., Van Wert; Tuff Truck contests, tractor pulls, concerts; various times for events; $; 419-238-9270 or www.vanwertcountyfair.com.
June 3 to 5: Thunder Road Rod Run and Car Show, Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Highway, Lima; large car show, music, food, crafts, drive-in movies, model car contest; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; $; 888-557-3235 or 419-648-5999.
June 3 to 5: Strawberry Festival; various sites; Troy; strawberry treats and other food, arts and crafts, sports events, activities for kids, music, car cruise-in; 6 to 10 p.m. June 3, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 4 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 5; $ some events; 937-339-7714 or www.gostrawberries.com.
June 3 to 12: Ohio Bike Week, 5316 Milan Road, Sandusky; large motorcycle gathering with daily tours of scenic destinations; various times and locations; $ some events; 419-502-0022 or www.ohiobikeweek.com.
June 4 and 5: Black Swamp Tractor & Engine Show, AuGlaize Village, Krouse Road, Defiance; steam and gas engines displayed and demonstrated, tractor pulls, pre-1840s encampment, music, entertainment; 9 a.m. to dusk June 4 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 5; $; 419-782-0739 or www.visitdefianceohio.com.
June 4 and
5: Historic Old West End Festival, Robinwood/Collingwood avenues; Toledo; historic home and garden tours, entertainment, kids events, food; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days; $ for home tour; 419-466-5720 or www.toledoldwestend.com.
June 5: Kruz-In Sunday, Life-Changing Realities Fellowship, 428 W. Vine St., Edgerton; motorcycle tour, church service followed by motorcycle blessing; free food and coffee; 11 a.m.; 419-436-6125 or www.lcfwired.org.
June 5: The British Return to Fort Meigs, Fort Meigs State Memorial, 29100 W. River Road, Perrysburg; largest classic British auto show in northwest Ohio; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $ for car registration; free for spectators; 419-878-2041 or www.lebcc.org.
June 9 to 11: John Paulding Days, downtown Paulding; parade, bands, street carnival; 6 to midnight June 9 and noon to midnight June 10 and 11; $ some events; 419-399-5215 or www.pauldingchamber.com.
June 10 and 11: Cherry Festival, Village Park, Whitehouse; entertainment, rides, fresh cherry pies; 2 p.m. to midnight June 10 and 10 a.m. to midnight June 11; 419-877-2747 or www.whitehouseohiochamber.com.
June 10 and
11: Pork Rind Heritage Festival, Main Street, Harrod; fresh-popped pork rinds, pig-inspired art contest, parades, concert; 6 to 11 p.m. June 10 and 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. June 11; 419-648-5091 or www.rudolphfoods.com.
June 10 to 12: 38th Annual Schuetzenfest, Bavarian Haus, Ohio 18, Deshler; German food, polka music; 7 to 11 p.m. June 10, 6 to 11 p.m. June 11 and 1 to 10 p.m. June 12; $; 419-278-6600.
June 10 to 12: 60th Annual Poultry Days, Versailles High School, Route 121, Versailles; arts and crafts, flea market, flower show, baking contests, chicken dinners; 3 p.m. to midnight June 10, 8 a.m. to midnight June 11 and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 12; $ some events; 937-526-9773 or www.versaillespoultrydays.com.
June 11 : Gospel Music Festival, Sauder Village, 22611 Ohio 2, Archbold; 1 to 5 p.m.; village open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; $; 1-800-590-9755 or www.saudervillage.org.
June 11 and 12: Family Days at the Johnston Farm, North Hardin Road, Piqua; dulcimer music, old-time baseball game, canal rides; noon to 5 p.m. both days; $; 1-800-752-2619 or JohnstonFarmOhio.com.
June 12: Strawberry Shortcake Festival, Dr. Bloomfield Home, 229 W. Clinton St., Napoleon; strawberry treats, tours; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 419-592-8006 or www.henrycountyhistory.org.
June 13 to 18: Paulding County Fair, 503 Fairground Drive, Paulding; attractions and hours to be announced, $; 419-399-5215.
June 14 to 1
8: Bryan Jubilee, Courthouse Square, Bryan; carnival midway, craft show, farmers’ market, food, concerts; 5 to 11 p.m. June 14 to 16, 5 p.m. to midnight June 17 and 1 to 11 p.m. June 18; 419-636-2247 or www.bryanchamber.org.
June 14 to 19: Dairy Days and Tractors, Tractors, Tractors Show, Sauder Village, 22611 Ohio 2, Archbold; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $; 1-800-590-9755 or www.saudervillage.org.
June 15 to 19: 73rd annual Holland Strawberry Festival, Community Homecoming Park, 7807 Angola Road, Holland; strawberry bake-off and treats, concerts, parade, food, games; 4 to 11 p.m. June 15 and 16, 4 p.m. to midnight June 17, noon to midnight June 18 and noon to 11 p.m. June 19; $ for parking; 419-865-1859 or www.hollandstrawberryfestival.com.
June 16 to 19: Fort Recovery Harvest Jubilee, Ambassador Park, Ohio 49, Fort Recovery; 6 p.m. to midnight June 16, 5 p.m. to midnight June 17, 9 a.m. to midnight June 18 and 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. June 19; $ some activities; 419-375-1056 or www.fortrecovery.org.
June 17 and 18: Honoring Juneteenth, Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo; blues, jazz and funk music; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. June 17; $ for parking; 419-255-8000 or www.toledomuseum.org.
June 18: 10th Anniversary Latinofest, Promenade Park, Water Street, Toledo; music, dancing, food, arts, activities for kids; 1 to 10:30 p.m., $; 419-290-8629 or www.latinofesttoledo.com.
June 18: Juneteenth Festival, Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 441 E. Eighth St., Lima; jazz , gospel and blues music, ethnic foods and children’s activities; noon to 8 p.m.; 419-224-5626.
June 18: Maumee Valley Tractor Pulls, Fulton County Fairgrounds, 8491 Ohio 108, Wauseon; 5 to 10 p.m.; $; 419-583-6319 or www.maumeevalleypullers.com.
June 18 and 19: Muster on the Maumee, Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Road, Perrysburg; encampments and demonstrations of military history from the Romans to today; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 18 and noon to 5 p.m. June 19; $; 419-874-4121 or 1-800-283-8916 or www.fortmeigs.org.
June 20 to 26: Putnam County Fair, 1490 E. Second St., Ottawa; 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.; $; 419-523-4628 or www.putnamcountyfair.com.
June 23 to 25: 45th annual Willshire Homecoming Days, downtown Willshire; ice cream social, crafts, games, food, parade; 6:30 to 10 p.m. June 23 and 24 and 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. June 25; 419-238-9378.
June 23 to 2
5: Summerfest, downtown Spencerville; car show, communitywide garage sales, rides, food; parade, fireworks; 5 to 11 p.m. June 23, 5 to midnight June 24 and noon to midnight June 25; 419-647-4258.
June 23 to 26: National Threshers Reunion, Fulton County Fairgrounds, 8491 Ohio 108, Wauseon; operating steam engines and old-time farm equipment, truck and tractor pulls, parade, fiddlers’ contest; 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; $; 419-883-8101 or 419-335-6006 or www.nationalthreshers.com.
June 24: Henry County Rib Fest, North Perry St., Napoleon; 5:30 to 11 p.m.; $; 419-592-1786 or www.naphcchamber.com.
June 24 to 26: Maria Stein Country Fest, Shrine of the Holy Relics, 2291 St. Johns Road, Maria Stein; antique tractor pulls, concerts, Belgian horses, food, petting zoo, pilgrimage; 5 to 11 p.m. June 24 and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. June 25 and 26; 419-925-4151 or www.mscountryfest.com.
June 24 to July 2: Sesquicentennial Celebration, various sites, Bluffton; fireworks, John Dillinger bank robbery re-enactment, Indian powwow, concerts; various times, $ some events; 419-358-0334 or 419-369-2985 or www.explorebluffton.com.
June 25: Appalachian Opry, Famous Old-Time Music Co., 20322 U.S. 33, Wapakoneta; bluegrass and country music, comedy, food; 7 to 11 p.m.; also July 23 and Aug. 20; $; 419-568-1220 or www.fotc.com.
June 25: Focus on Fiber Arts Festival, Sauder Village, 22611 Ohio 2, Archbold; demonstrations of spinning, dyeing, weaving, knitting; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; $; 1-800-590-9755 or www.saudervillage.org.
June 25: A Day in the Park, Recreational Park, Center Street, Bryan; carnival rides, car show, music, fireworks at dusk; 1 to 11 p.m.; 419-636-2247 or www.bryanchamber.org.
June 25 and
26: Crosby Festival of the Arts, Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Drive, Toledo; largest outdoor juried art festival in Ohio with more than 230 artists; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 25 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 26; $; 419-536-5566 or www.toledogarden.org.
June 25 and 26: Tiffin Glass Collectors Show and Sale, Seneca County School of Opportunity, 780 E. County Road 20, Tiffin; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 25 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 26; $, 419-448-0200 or www.tiffinglass.org.
June 25 and 26: Gene Autry Days, Hardin County Fairgrounds, 14134 County Road 140, Kenton; Gene Autry and Western memorabilia, Ohio State Championship Fast Draw Match, Look-Alike contest; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 25 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 26; $; 419-673-4131 or www.hardinohio.org.
June 25 and 26: Portage River Festival, Depot Park, Elmore; 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. both days; $ for some events; 419-260-1282.
June 2
6: Art in the Park; 320 Fort St., Defiance; arts and crafts, music, food, kids’ activities; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 419-782-1456 or www.defiancelibrary.org.
June 30 to July 3: 35th annual Old-Fashioned Farmers’ Days, Van Wert County Fairgrounds; 1055 S. Washington St., Van Wert; 300 tractors, tractor pulls, old-time farming demonstrations; events begin at 9 a.m. daily; $; 419-238-9378 or 419-495-2600 or www.vanwert.com/offa.
July
July 1 to 3: Freedom Days, Lakeshore Park, Route 127 and Lakeshore Drive, Celina; music, games, fireworks, laser light show; 6 to 11 p.m. July 1 and 10 a.m. to midnight July 2 and 3; 419-586-6478 or www.freedomdayspicnic.com.
July 2 to 4: Red, White & Kaboom and Taste of Toledo, Promenade and Festival parks, Toledo; food, music, kids’ activities, fireworks; starts at noon daily; $ some events; 419-754-7386 or RedWhiteKaboom.com.
July 2 to 4: Old-Fashioned 4th of July, Sauder Village, 22611 Ohio 2, Archbold; old-fashioned games, hand-cranked ice cream, reading of Declaration of Independence; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 2 and 4 and noon to 4 p.m. July 3; $; 1-800-590-9755 or www.saudervillage.org.
July 2 to 4: Independence Day 1813, Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Road, Perrysburg, War of 1812 living history encampment, cannon firings, fife-and-drum music, fireworks; 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 2, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 3 and noon to 5 p.m. July 4; $; 419-874-4121 or www.fortmeigs.org.
July 5: Holiday at Home, various locations, Van Wert; food and fireworks at Van Wert County Airport at dusk; various times; $ some events; 419-238-9378 or 419-771-9851 or www.visitvanwert.org.
July 7 to 10: Farm Power of the Past, Darke County Fairgrounds, 800 Sweitzer St., off Routes 49 and 121, Greenville; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 7 to 9 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 10; $; 937-548-3709 or www.greenvillefarmpower.org.
July 7 to 10: Van Wert Independent Film Festival, Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 10700 Route 118, Van Wert; starts at 7 p.m. July 7 and 8, 9 a.m. July 9 and noon July 10; 419-979-9692 or www.vwiff.org.
July 8 to 10: Lagrange Street Polish Festival, Lagrange Street, Toledo; city’s largest street festival; Polish food, polka music, dancing; 5 to 11 p.m. July 8, noon to 11 p.m. July 9 and noon to 7 p.m. July 10; $; 419-255-8406 ext. 304 or www.polishfestival.org.
July 9: Gospel Festival, Wesley Park, Blaine and Anderson streets, Van Wert; performances by 12 artists and groups; noon to 8 p.m.; 419-238-3397 or www.visitvanwert.org.
July 9: Bluegrass in the Cornfields Indoors, Famous Old-Time Music Company, 20322 U.S. 33; Wapakoneta, bluegrass bands, food; 4 to 10 p.m.; also Aug. 13; $; 419-568-1220 or www.fotc.com.
July 9: Summer on the Farm Festival and Fiddle Contest, Sauder Village, 22611 Ohio 2, Archbold; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; $; 1-800-590-9755 or www.saudervillage.org.
July 9 and 10: Life on an Indian Agency Days, Johnston Farm, 9845 N. Hardin Road, Piqua; pre-Civil War demonstrations, canal rides, museum tours, food; noon to 5 p.m. both days; $; 937-773-2522 or www.johnstonfarmohio.com.
July 9 and 10: Toledo Lighthouse Waterfront Festival, Maumee Bay State Park, 1750 Shelter Park Road, Oregon; 10 to 8 p.m. July 9 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 10; 419-6313788 or www.toledoharborlighthouse.org.
July 10: Motorama, AuGlaize Village, Krouse Road, Defiance; large display of antique and contemporary vehicles in historic village; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $ to register vehicle; 419-782-0739 or www.visitdefianceohio.com.
July 14 to 17: Summer Moon Festival, downtown Wapakoneta and Neil Armstrong Air & Space Museum; games, art, music, food, rides, children’s activities; times vary; $ some events; 419-738-2911 or www.summermoonfestival.com.
July 15 to 17: Antique Motorcycle Club of America Meet, Fulton County Fairgrounds, 8514 Ohio 108, Wauseon; large motorcycle show; $ some events and parking; 419-335-6006 or www.fultoncountyfair.com.
July 15 to 17: Lambert Days, Fireman’s Park, Ohio 118, Ohio City; sports tournament, kids’ activities, food, music, dance, parade; 4 to 11:30 p.m. July 15, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 16 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 17; 419-238-9378 or www.visitvanwert.org.
July 16 and 17: Railroad Heritage Weekend, Van Wert County Fairgrounds, 1055 S. Washington St., Van Wert; model trains, hobo camp, railroad memorabilia; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 16 and noon to 5 p.m. July 17; 419-203-5779 or www.vanwert.com/museum.
July 16 to 18: Summer “Ball” Fest, Defiance County Fairground, 530 S. Main St., Hicksville; attractions and times to be announced; 419-658-2626 or www.defiancefair.com/ballfest.
July 17 to 23: Crawford County Fair, 610 Whetstone St., Bucyrus; hours vary; $; 419-562-7936 or www.crawfordfair.com.
July 22 and 23: Explore the Crafts Festival; Sauder Village, 22611 Ohio 2, Archbold; hands-on pottery, weaving, woodworking and basket-making; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $; 1-800-590-9755 or www.saudervillage.org.
July 22 to 24: Celina Lake Festival, Main Street and Lake Shore Drive, Celina; water activities on Ohio’s largest inland lake; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 22, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 23 and 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. July 24; 419-586-0993 or www.celinalakefestival.com.
July 23 and 24: Dayton Air Show, Dayton International Airport, 3800 Wright Drive, Vandalia; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days; $; 937-898-512 or www.daytonairshow.com.
July 24 to 30
: Shelby County Fair, Fairgrounds, 655 South Highland St., Sidney; hours and events to be announced; $; 937-492-7385 or www.shelbycountyfair.com.
July 25 to 31: Seneca County Fair, Fairgrounds, 100 Hopewell Ave., Tiffin; 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., $; 419-447-7888 or www.senecacountyfair.org.
July 26 to 31: Lucas County Fair, Fairgrounds, 1406 Key St., Maumee; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily; $; 419-893-2127 or www.lucascountyfair.com.
July 29 to 31: Hamler Summerfest; Ohio 109 at CSX Railroad, Hamler; German food, polka music and dancing; 5 to 11 p.m. July 29 and 30 and noon to 10 p.m. July 31; $; 419-966-1212 or www.hamlersummerfest.com.
July 29 to 31: Wetzelland 2011, 20508 Van Wert-Paulding County Line Road, Van Wert; large motorcycle gathering and flea market/swap meet; no one under 21 admitted; opens at noon July 29; $; 419-587-3826 or www.wetzelmc.com.
July 29 to 31: Annie Oakley Days, Darke County Fairgrounds, Greenville; entertainment, parade, shooting contest and Wild West encampment, appearances by Annie Oakley and Buffalo Bill impersonators; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 29 and 30 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 31; $; 937-548-2391 or www.annieoakleyfestival.org.
July 30: Vintage Baseball Day, Sauder Village, 22611 Ohio 2, Archbold; 19th-century
costumed baseball tournament; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.;
$; 1-800-590-9755 or www.saudervillage.org.
July 30 and 31: Arrowhead Festival, Roundhead-McDonald State Park, Route 117, Roundhead; American Indian culture; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 30 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 31; 937-464-2151.
July 31 to Aug. 6 Auglaize County Fair, county fairgrounds, 1001 Fairview Drive, Wapakoneta; starts at 10 a.m. daily; $; 419-738-2515 or www.auglaizecountyfair.org.
August
Aug. 2 to 8: Wood County Fair, 13800 W. Poe Road, Bowling Green; hours to be announced; $; 419-352-0441 or www.woodcountyfair.com.
Aug. 3 to 7: Crossroads Festival, various sites, Van Wert; Lincoln Highway and Highway 127 yard sales and flea markets; $ some events; 419-238-9378 or www.visitvanwert.org.
Aug 5 to 7: Trade Days and Flea Market, Willshire Sportsman’s Club, 3385 Ohio 81, Willshire; outdoors-oriented vendors and auction; 8 a.m. to dusk; 419-495-2730.
Aug. 5 to 7: Smoke on the Water/Ribs for the Red Cross, Promenade and Festival parks, Toledo; 12 rib vendors, bands, activities for kids; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 5 and 6 and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 7 $; 419-329-2619 or www.ribs4redcross.com.
Aug. 6 and 7: 28th Annual Doll and Teddy Bear Show & Sale, Sauder Village, 22611 Ohio, Archbold; visits by doll artist Dianna Effner and Steiff bear archivist Dick Frantz; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 6 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 7; $; 1-800-590-9755 or www.saudervillage.org.
Aug. 11 to 14: 28th Northwest Ohio Rib-Off, Lucas County Fairgrounds, 1406 Key St. Maumee; ribs, daily concerts; 4 to 11 p.m. Aug. 11 and 12, 4 p.m. to midnight Aug. 13 and noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 14; $; 419-724-6380 or www.dotoledo.org.
Aug. 12 and 13: Ohio’s South of the Border Festival, Perrysburg Heights Community Park, 12282 Jefferson St., Perrysburg; cultural food, music, carnival; 5 p.m. to midnight Aug. 12 and 2 p.m. to midnight Aug. 13; $; 419-450-3358.
Aug. 12 to 14: St. Marys Summerfest, Memorial Park, Chestnut and South streets, St. Marys; music, entertainment, rides, food, parade; times to be announced; 419-300-4611 or www.stmarysohio.org.
Aug. 12 to 14: Flag City Balloonfest, Emory Adams Park, Findlay; invitational hot-air balloon sanctioned competition with more than 30 balloons; 5:30 to 11 p.m. Aug. 12 and 13 and 7 to 9 a.m. Aug. 14; 419-429-8428 or www.flagcityballoonfest.com.
Aug. 12 to 18: Henry County Fair, County Fairgrounds, South Perry Street., Napoleon; 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily; $; 419-592-9096 or www.henrycountyfair.org.
Aug, 12 to 18: Miami County Fair, Fairgrounds, North County Road 25A, Troy; 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily; $; 937-335-7492 or www.miamicountyohiofair.com.
Aug. 12 to 18: Mercer County Fair, 101 W. Market St., Celina; attractions and hours to be announced; $; 419-586-3239 or www.mercercountyohiofair.com.
Aug. 18 to 20: Wren Homecoming Days, Wrenway Park, Wren; games, wiffleball tournament, entertainment, parade, food; 419-238-9378 or www.visitvanwert.org.
Aug. 18 to 20: Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival, Sandusky Avenue, Bucyrus; German food, unusual eating contests, entertainment, crafts show, rides; noon to 11 p.m. Aug. 18 and 19 and noon to 9 p.m. Aug. 20; 419-562-2728 or www.bratfest.org.
Aug. 18 to 21: National Tractor-Pulling Championships, Wood County Fairgrounds, 13800 Poe Road, Bowling Green; billed as largest outdoor tractor and truck pull in the nation with 11 classes; 1 and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19, noon and 6:30 p.m. Aug. 20 and noon Aug. 21; $; 888-385-7855 or www.pulltown.com.
Aug. 19 to 27: Allen County Fair, Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Highway, Lima; hours to be announced; $; 419-228-7141 or www.allencountyfair.com.
Aug. 19 to 27: Darke County Fair, 800 Sweitzer St., Greenville; 7 a.m. to midnight; $; 1-800-736-3671 or www.darkecountyfair.com.
Aug. 20 and 21: Deshler Festival, Deshler Park, Deshler; rides, parade, kiddie tractor pulls, dance, food; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 20 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 21; $ for runs; 419-278-3483.
Aug. 20 and 21: 37th Annual Birmingham Ethnic Festival, Consaul and Front streets, East Toledo; Hungarian, Mexican and Greek food; noon to 10 p.m. both days; 724-875-0963 or www.birminghamethnicfestival.org.
Aug. 20 and 21: Life in Early Ohio, Fort Meigs State Memorial, 29100 W. River Road, Perrysburg, demonstrations of frontier and American Indian crafts; 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 20 and noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 21; $; 419-874-4121 or www.fortmeigs.org.
Aug. 20 to 2
7: Defiance County Fair, Fairgrounds, Hicksville; harness racing, tractor pulls, demolition derby, parade of bands; 7 a.m. to midnight, $; 419-542-7575 or www.defiancefair.com.
Aug. 26 to 2
8: Governor’s Cup Regatta: Lake Shore Drive, Celina; hydroplane boat races at up to 150 mph, entertainment, food; 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. both days; 419-305-4281 or www.celinaevents.com.
Aug. 26 to 28: German-American Festival, Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Road, Oregon; German food, music, entertainment; 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 26, 2 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 27 and 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 28; $; 419-691-4116 or www.gafsociety.org/fest.
Aug. 27 and 28: Toledo Antique and Classic Boat Show, Glass City Skyway Marina, Toledo; wooden and vintage boats on water and land, steamship museum tours; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 27 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 28; $; 419-255-2628 or www.toldedoboatshow.com.
Aug. 31 to Sept. 5 : Hancock County Fair, 1017 Sandusky Ave., Findlay; times vary; $; 419-429-7344 or www.hancockfairgrounds.org.
Aug. 31 to Sept. 5: Van Wert County Fair, Fairgrounds, 1055 S. Washington St., Van Wert; midway, livestock, agricultural exhibits, harness racing; 8 a.m. to midnight; $; 419-238-9270 or www.vanwertcountyfair.com.
September
Sept. 2 to 8: Fulton County Fair, Fairgrounds, 8514 Route 108, Wauseon; schedule to be announced; $; 419-335-6006 or www.fultoncountyfair.com.
Sept. 3: Hobo Day, Train Station, East Renssalaer Street, Bucyrus; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., costumed hobos, hobo band, vendors, food; 419-562-1110.
