2023 CALENDAR

and a car and motorcycle show. 419-673-4131 or www. facebook.com/KentonHistoricCourthouseDistrict.

JUL. 15 – Malinta Days Festival, Henry County, Monroe Twp. Fire Station, 8931 Co. Rd. K-2, Malinta, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Classic car show, chicken BBQ, axe throwing, entertainment, inflatables, live auction, flea market, wagon and train rides, and more. 419-966-9909 or www.facebook.com/Malintafest.

AUG. 3–6 – Northwest Ohio Antique Machinery Association Show, Hancock Co. Fgds., 1017 E. Sandusky St., Findlay. Featuring John Deere tractors and engines, along with arts and crafts, consignment sales, flea market, truck and tractor pulls, tractor square dance, and other fun activities. www.facebook. com/NorthwestOhioAntiqueMachineryAssociation.

THROUGH JUL. 21 – “All Together Now”: Summer Library Program, Shelby County Libraries, in Anna, Botkins, Ft. Loramie, Jackson Center, Russia, and Sidney. Themed programs, special guests, crafts, snacks, and more, plus prizes. Sign up at any of our six locations. www.shelbycountylibraries.org.

THROUGH AUG. 4 – Limaland Motorsports Park Races, 1500 Dutch Hollow Rd., Lima, 7:30–10:30 p.m. Sprints, UMP Modifieds, Thunderstocks, and more! Pit gates open at 4:30 p.m., grandstand gates at 5 p.m., warmup laps begin at 6:30 p.m. See website for updated information. www.limaland.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. 419423-2995, 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.

JUL. 15 – Eats on the Street, downtown Kenton. 5–10 p.m. Food trucks, live music featuring multiple bands, craft and draft beer, local wine, kids’ fun zone,

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JUL. 20 – “Croce Plays Croce,” Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center, #7 Town Square, Lima, 7:30 p.m. A.J. Croce presents a special night of music featuring a complete set of classics by his late father, folk and rock singer-songwriter Jim Croce; some of his own tunes; and songs that influenced both him and his father. 419-224-1552 or www.limaciviccenter.com.

JUL. 22 – Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass, Ottawa Metro Park, 2632 Ada Rd., Lima, 7–8 p.m. Free. 419-221-1232, 419-223-1025, or www.jampd.com/ parks-facilities/ottawa-metro-park.

JUL. 29 – Family Fun Day: “Mid-Summer Celebration,” 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.

JUL. 30 – Westminster Music in the Park, 6825 Faulkner Rd., Westminster, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free. Annual Christian music festival, with free food/beverages and a car show. Bring your lawn chairs. www. musicinthepark.info.

AUG. 2 – 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. Families welcome! 419447-7073, www.conservesenecacounty.com, or follow Seneca Conservation District on Facebook.

AUG. 3 – Concert: All-4-One and Naturally 7, Greater Lima Region Park and Amphitheatre, Pangle Pavilion, 128 E. Spring St., Lima, 7:30 p.m. $25–$55. www. limaciviccenter.com/panglepavilion.

AUG. 4 – Concert: Al Jardine, Greater Lima Region Park and Amphitheatre, Pangle Pavilion, 128 E. Spring St., Lima, 7:30 p.m. $25–$55. Enjoy an evening of music by one of the founding members of the Beach Boys. www.limaciviccenter.com/panglepavilion.

AUG. 5 – Annual Car Show: “Car Tunes on Main,” downtown Findlay, 1–4 p.m. Free. Registration noon–1 p.m. ($15 fee). All vehicles welcome! Awards, raffles, 50/50 drawing, vendors, and food. All proceeds benefit Open Arms Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services. lawebb@dalawinc.com or www.flagcitycorvettes.com/car-tunes-2023

AUG. 5 – Defiance County Hot Air Balloon Festival, 20399 Airport Rd., Defiance. $10 per car. Tethered hot air balloon rides, marketplace, food trucks, inflatables and kids’ rides, live music, and more. 419-782-3510 or www.defianceballoonfest.com.

AUG. 10–12 – Lincoln Highway “Buy-Way” Yard Sale, locations along and near U.S. 30 across the state, including Crawford, Wyandot, Hardin, Hancock, Allen, and Van Wert counties. www.historicbyway.com.

AUG. 10–13 – St. Marys SummerFest Bicentennial Celebration, Skip Baughman Complex on East South Street, St. Marys. See website for schedule. Free. Entertainment, games, National Guard obstacle course, food and beer, rides, beard contest, parade Sat. 4:30 p.m., fireworks Sat. night. 419-300-4611, info@ stmarysohio.org, or www.stmaryssummerfest.com.

AUG. 13 – Sunday Sunset Jazz and Art Fest, Towpath Trail, downtown Grand Rapids, 2 p.m. to dusk. Free. Music, food, art, adult beverages. Bring lawn chairs; NO coolers. Rain date: Aug. 20 www.grandrapidsartscouncil.org.

JUL. 28–30 – Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival, Water Street, Wheeling, Fri./Sat. 11 a.m.–midnight, Sun. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Celebrating our Italian heritage with live music, entertainment, and, of course, great food! /www.italyfest.org.