2023 CALENDAR

auction, art and craft show, rides, games, beer gardens, entertainment. 419-562-2728 or www. bucyrusbratwurstfestival.com.

AUG. 17–19 – National Tractor Pulling Championships, 13800 W. Poe Rd., Bowling Green. $23–$50; 10 and under free; weekend pass $115–$125 419-354-1434 or www.pulltown.com.

AUG. 18–26 – Allen County Fair, Allen Co. Fgds., 2750 Harding Hwy., Lima, 8 a.m.–11 p.m. $10; 6 and under free. 419-228-7141 or www.allencofair.com.

THROUGH SEP. 10 – NWORRP Museum Summer

Hours, Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Inc., 12505 Co. Rd. 99, Findlay, Sat./Sun. 1–4 p.m. $3; 12 and under, $2. Museum tours, quarter-scale train rides, model train displays, games, play area, and more. 419-423-2995, www.nworrp.org, or www.facebook.com/nworrp.

THROUGH OCT. 14 – The Great Sidney Farmers Market, Shelby County Court Square, 100 E. Court St., Sidney, Sat. 8 a.m.–noon. Fresh produce, baked goods, jams and jellies, crafts, plants, and flowers. 937-658-6945 or www.sidneyalive.org.

AUG. 11–13 – Bremenfest, Crown Pavilion, 2 W. Plum St., New Bremen. Food, games, 5K run/ walk, 1-mile fun run, car show, bike tour, live music, parade, food, and much more. http://bremenfest. com.

AUG. 12–13 – “60 Years’ War for Ohio: The American Revolution,” Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg, Sat. 9:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Sun. 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. $7–$12; 5 and under free. See battle reenactments and weapon demos, visit Army encampments, and learn about this important chapter in the long fight for the Ohio Country. 419874-4121 or www.fortmeigs.org.

AUG. 17–19 – Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival, downtown Bucyrus. Grilled brats and many other festival foods, daily parades, contests,

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AUG. 18–20 – Fort Jennings Fort Fest, St. Rte. 190, Fort Jennings. Military Appreciation weekend features the Tunnel to Towers “9/11 Never Forget” mobile exhibit, War of 1812 and Vietnam War reenactments, and much more. Details at www.fjfortfest.com or www.facebook.com/ FortJenningsPark.

AUG. 19–20 – The Fantastic Tiffin Flea Market, Seneca Co. Fgds., 100 Hopewell Ave., Tiffin, Sat. 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.–3 p.m., rain or shine. Free; handicapped accessible. 250 to 400 dealers per show. Food available for purchase. 419-447-9613 or www.tiffinfleamarket.com.

AUG. 25–27 – German-American Festival, Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon, Fri. 6 p.m.–Sat. 1 a.m., Sat. 2 p.m.–Sun. 1 a.m., Sun. 12–8 p.m. Authentic German food, beer, music, folk dancing, and other entertainment. www. germanamericanfestival.net.

AUG. 26 – Family Fun Day: “Back to School Bash,” Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Inc., 12505 Co. Rd. 99, Findlay, 1–4 p.m. $5. Enjoy games, quarter-scale train rides, bounce house, and other fun activities. 419-423-2995, www.nworrp.org, or www.facebook.com/nworrp.

SEP. 1–4 – S.C.R.A.P. Antique Tractor Show, White Star Park, 960 Twp. Rd. 60, Gibsonburg. $4 per day per person. Featuring Allis-Chalmers and Simplicity garden tractors. Antique cars and trucks, tractor pulls, flea market, entertainment, food, crafts, demos, and much more. www.S-C-R-A-P-inc.org.

SEP. 1–7 – Fulton County Fair, Fulton Co. Fgds., 8514 St. Rte. 108, Wauseon. www.fultoncountyfair.com.

SEP. 5–10 – Alumapalooza, Airstream, Inc., 420 W. Pike St., Jackson Center. Festival for people who love Airstream travel trailers; open to owners and nonowners alike. Camping, seminars, entertainment, door prizes, gifts, factory tours, food, and more. 813-200-8877 or http://alumapalooza.com.

SEP. 6 – Down on the Farm Story Time, Proving Ground Farm, 5670 E. Twp. Rd. 138, Tiffin, 10 a.m. Stories and activities are geared for preschoolage children and focus on farming and nature in a picturesque outdoor setting. 419-447-7073, www.conservesenecacounty.com, or follow Seneca Conservation District on Facebook.

SEP. 8–10 – Black Swamp Arts Festival, Wooster and Main, Bowling Green. Free. Fine art, live music, food trucks, beer garden, youth arts, and more. www.blackswampfest.org.

SEP. 9 – Lima Area Concert Band: “When You Wish Upon a Star,” Veterans Memorial Civic Ctr., 7 Town Square, Lima, 7:30 p.m. $15; students free. Featuring the music of Disney, from the movies to popular tunes from the television show. https://limaareaconcertband.org.

SEP. 9–10 – Toledo Lighthouse Waterfront Festival, Maumee Bay State Park, 1750 State Park Rd. #2, Oregon. Arts and crafts, entertainment, kids’ activities, boat rides, silent auction, food. 419-6913788 or www.toledolighthousefestival.com.

SEP. 10 – Flag City Fall Model Train Show, Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Inc., 12505 Co. Rd. 99, Findlay, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $5; 12 and under free. Model trains, toy trains, and railroad memorabilia for sale. Quarter-scale train rides: $2 kids, $3 adults. 419-423-2995, www.nworrp.org, or www.facebook.com/nworrp.

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AUG. 18–19 – Parkersburg Homecoming Festival, downtown Parkersburg. Free. Parade, pageants, Rubber Ducky Derby, WV State Arm Wrestling championships, arts and crafts, food concessions, live music, and other fun activities. www. parkersburghomecoming.org.

SEP. 2–10 – West Virginia Sunflower Festival, Sunset Berry Farms, 791 Sunset School Rd., Alderson, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sunflowers, butterfly release, flea market, kids’ rides, food, and fun. 304-646-3784 or www. facebook.com/sunflowersatsunset.

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