summer entertainment guide 2012

2012 NORTHWEST OHIO

ENTERTAINMENTGUIDE

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Individuals enjoy refreshments and walk around downtown during a First Friday event in 2011.

The Celebration of the Arts and Culture in Our Community

Entertainment Extended Retail Hours Restaurant Specialsand more!!


RELAY FOR LIFE EVENTS

OTTOVILLE PARK CARNIVAL“Always Labor Day Weekend”

FRIDAY, August 31ST, SATURDAY, Sept. 1st & SUNDAY, Sept. 2nd

F R E E L I V E E N T E R T A I N M E N T • F R I D A Y • S A T U R D A Y • S U N D A Y

SPONSORED BY : • K & L Ready Mix • Miller Precision Mfg Industries, Inc. • Niedecken Insurance Agency • Ottoville VFW Post 3740

• P & G Manufacturing • The Fort Jennings State Bank • The Ottoville Bank Co. • Ultra Sound Special Events

Come enjoy rides, games and family fun the whole

weekend!

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT,3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENAT,

VOLLEYBALL, WIFFLEBALL, WING COOK OFF, TEXAS HOLD ’EM

BIKE DRAWINGS & MUCH MORE

Beer, Pop and Food Sold on Grounds

••• NO Carry in ••• Beverages Permitted

FREE TAXI RIDES HOME

10PM TO 2AM ON FRIDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHTS

Friday, August 31st

9:00 P.M. – Midnight

Brother Believe Me Sunday, Sept. 2nd

4:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M.

Tractor Square Dancing

Sunday, Sept. 2nd9:00 P.M. – MidnightPolly MaeSaturdaySept. 1st

8:00 P.M. – 11 P.M.50’s 60’s Dance


Individuals look at some of the arts and crafts available during 2011's Art in the Park. This year's event will be June 24 from 11 a.m.-

4:30 p.m. at the fort grounds near Defiance Public Library.

FESTIVAL AND EVENTS

27728 AYERSVILLE RD. • 419-395-1742

Join us for the 12th AnnualAYERSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHBARNYARD BARBECUE

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RibbonBake Sale

ROAST PORK, HOT DOGS, FRESH CORN, MELON AND MORE GREAT SIDES!!

Sunday, June 24, 2012 11:00 am - 2:00 pm • Homemade Ice Cream • Antique Tractors • Petting Zoo

• Carnival & Inflatable Games • Great Raffle Prizes • Weather Radios • Cornhole Tournament (reserve your spot now)

SUNDAY 1PM - Pie & Cake Auction

RIVERSIDEBINGO NOW ON

TUESDAY!

Conducted by DAV Chapter 36State Route 111

TUESDAYS ONLYEarly bingo 6:15 pm

Regular bingo 7:00 pm

ATTENTION

Small and Large Hall Rentals available for your event – CALL 419-393-2529


A tractor gets ready for a pull during last year's Ball Summer Fest at the Defiance

County Fairgrounds in Hicksville. This year's event will be July 20-21.

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CONCERTS

The Defiance College Community Band performs during one of the Music in the Parks events in 2011. The Music in the Parks series continues this summer in Defiance. The band will perform in the series at 7 p.m. June 7 at

Veterans Park in Defiance. Other concerts will be June 12 at Riverside Park, June 28 at Pontiac Park, July 12 at Riverside Park and Aug. 2 at UAW Park.

3rd Annual Ball Fest

Friday, July 20th • 8-11 pm

Wally & The Beavs$2 Admission


PLAYS AND DRAMAS

A DINNER THEATER PRODUCTION

FORT DEFIANCE PLAYERS presents. . .

TWO SUMMER PLAYS

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RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Ticket Information: Call 419-782-Play

“The Ladies of Harmony”

ALL GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETSTicket Information: Call 419-782-Play

JUNE 21 – 24The Stroede Center

Defiance, OHArchbold Community Theatre

Porridgegate

Into the Woods

July 13, 14, 20 & 21 at 7:30 PMJuly 22 at 2:30 PM

Sept. 28 & 29 and October 5 & 6 at 7:30 PM

October 7 at 2:30 PM


RALLIES

Several motorcycle rallies and events are set throughout the region this summer. Several shows and races will be held in the six-county area and around the region as well.

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3rd Annual Ball Fest

Saturday, July 21st • 6:30 pm

STOCK TRUCK PULL


CRUISE-INS

VAGABOND VILLAGE2012 CRUISE-INS

June thru September 5 – 8 pmJune 8th, July 13th, August 10th & September 14th

2ND FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH

Stop in to enjoy the car show! Everyone Welcome!

Music of the 50’s & 60’s50/50 Drawing

FRIDAY NIGHT BUFFETBroasted Chicken & Breaded CodIce Cold Beer Specials

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TUNES, FOOD, CARS, BIKES


Oxen plow a field at Sauder Village in Archbold. This summer, Sauder's has

several events planned.


HISTORICAL HAPPENINGS

AREA MUSEUMS

Visitors to the Fulton County Historical Society Museum in Wauseon look over an exhibit on the Civil War. The museum is open

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.


Individuals look at a classic truck during a Maumee Valley Car Club cruise-in in 2011. This year there will be several car shows.

The Maumee Valley Car Club will also have cruise-ins each First Friday in Defiance as well.

32nd AnnualArt-in-the-Park

Sponsored by the Friends of the Defiance Public Library

Spend a day on the Historic Defiance Fort Grounds

with your family.Approximately 50 vendors offering

artwork and handmade items for sale. Fantastic book sale. Good food and

quality musical entertainmentthroughout the afternoon.

SUNDAY, JUNE 24 11:00 am to 4:30 pm

Defiance Public Library Grounds

419-782-6756

OVER 200 BIKES IN STOCK

“R” BIKE SHOP61st Year in Downtown Defiance

SERVICE ON ALL MAKES AND MODEL S

FORT WINCHESTER ANTIQUES

“Come in and Browse”

Corner of 5th & Perry St.Defiance, OH419-784-2872

[email protected]


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HENRY COUNTYHOSPITAL

Kidz FestThursday, June 710:00am-2:00pmGlenwood Park

Relay for LifeFriday, June 15

6:00pmHenry County Fairgrounds

Napoleon TriathlonSaturday, July 7

Race Starts at 8:00amRegister at:

napoleontriathlon.com

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HENRY COUNTYHOSPITAL

Kidz FestThursday, June 710:00am-2:00pmGlenwood Park

Relay for LifeFriday, June 15

6:00pmHenry County Fairgrounds

Napoleon TriathlonSaturday, July 7

Race Starts at 8:00amRegister at:

napoleontriathlon.com

Proudly Supports theCommunity!


FOOD FAIRS

There is plenty to eat this summer at various festival and events. Above, an individual prepares some ribs for Napoleon's Rib Festival, which will be held June 29 this year. Below, indi-viduals enjoy cupcakes during a First Friday event in Defiance.


Individuals take part in a volleyball game during the Deshler Corn City Festival in 2011. This year's festival will be held Aug. 18-19 at Deshler Park in Deshler.

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WALKS & RUNS

STATE PARKS

A couple looks at the water as it goes over the dam at Independence State Dam Park in Defiance. There is plenty to do at several state parks in the region, and individuals are welcome to camp out at many of them.

CAMPER RENTALS419-682-1711


GOLF OUTINGS

Individuals can take a swing at winning one of the various golf outings held throughout the six-county area this summer. From memorial tournaments to club championships there is plenty to do.

Thursday - Senior Scramble 1 pmFriday - Mixed Couple 6 pmSaturday - Men's Scramble 9 am

MONTHLY GOLF SPECIALSCALL PRO SHOP FOR DETAILS!

St. Mike's Golf Course 26298 Mekus Road 419-497-4675

FISH FRYALL YOU CAN

$8EVERY FRIDAY

Steak Special $10.95

The Golf ShoP15-211 US 6 • Napoleon, Ohio419-592-3911 419-579-0151

Test Equipment from all the names above. Outdoor Driving Range always open.

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