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Coming soon to Auglaize & Mercer Counties:August Events
August 1 AUGLAIZE COUNTY FAIR 2008 Come out and enjoy the Auglaize County Fair that will run from July 28-August 2nd 2008 in Wapakoneta, OH. For more information call 419-738-2515. HALF NEW YEARS PARTY Since Christmas was last weekend, this weekend is our Happy "Half" New Year's Party. at KOA Campground in Wapakoneta August 1-2. Come join us this weekend, and help the little ones bring in the Half New Year's Eve at Noon on Saturday. For more info visit http://koa.com/where/oh/35108/ccwu/ Music Beginning Friday July 18th the The Potter House on Main St. will be featuring local talent every Friday until the end of the summer. Stop and see us from 7-10 for some great music and great fun. Local young artists will be performing their favorites as well as some of yours. We will also have a variety of games and other activities to entertain every sort of guest. And of course, the Java Nation Coffee Bar will be open to serve you all of your favorite coffee drinks! Check more out on www.facebook.com. Search Friday Nights @ The Potter House
GRAND LAKE MARINERS Come out and enjoy a great day of baseball with the Grand Lake Mariners. All home games are played at Hoess Field, Westview Park, Fairground Road, Celina, OH. If you have any questions direct them to Wayne E. Miller, General Manager by calling 419-678-3607. 7:15pm vs Lake Erie
August 2 AUGLAIZE COUNTY FAIR 2008 The Auglaize County Fair will run from July 28-August 2nd 2008 in Wapakoneta, OH. For more information call 419-738-2515. COLDWATER COMMUNTIY PICNIC 2008 Come join in on all of the fun free family activities Coldwater Community Picnic has to offer with great food , games , rides, a 5k, live entertainment, fire works, parade, and so much more!! HALF NEW YEARS PARTY Since Christmas was last weekend, this weekend is our Happy "Half" New Year's Party. at KOA Campground in Wapakoneta August 1-2. Come join us this weekend, and help the little ones bring in the Half New Year's Eve at Noon on Saturday. For more info visit http://koa.com/where/oh/35108/ccwu/ August 3 COLDWATER COMMUNTIY PICNIC 2008 Come join in on all of the fun free family activities Coldwater Community Picnic has to offer with great food , games , rides, a 5k, live entertainment, fire works, parade, and so much more!! Celina Concert Series 2008 Come out to Lakeshore Park in Celina and enjoy the Summer Concert 2008 Series. All concerts will start at 6:30pm on Sundays from June 1-August 31. Barvarian Showtune Band
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Plans are again underway to bring the “World’s Longest Yard Sale” back to the Buckeye State for the 21st anniversary of the event. This year, every county along US 127 in Ohio will participate. From the tiny village of Fayette in northern Ohio to the thriving metropolis of Hamilton near the Ohio River, the entire route encompasses nearly 700 miles ending in Gadsden, Alabama. Scheduled for August 7 -10, 2008 representatives from Fulton, Williams, Defiance, Paulding, Van Wert, Mercer, Darke, Preble, Butler and Hamilton Counties will promote the event to increase awareness and visitation to their communities. Organizers have created a promotional flyer with the assistance of Niekamp’s Flea and Farm Market located on US127 in Mercer County. The brochure will be distributed at Visitors Centers and Chamber Offices along the route, at the Tourist Information Centers across Ohio, as well as at area fairs and festivals this summer. If you have any questions or would like to take part in this 4-day event along US 127, please contact the Darke County Visitors Bureau at 937-548-5158 or the Auglaize & Mercer Counties Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-800-860-4726. Spread the word! Let’s bring those shoppers (and their money!) to our communities for the 21st Anniversary of the “World’s Longest Yard Sale”.
August 8 SUMMERFEST 2008 Three days of celebration awaits you beside the historic Miami and Erie Canal at Memorial Park in downtown St. Marys. Experience history and enjoy great food, free entertainment nightly, and fireworks on Sunday. A great way to spend the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. Noon to Midnight. For more information call, 419-300-4611. Friday Nights at The Potter House Tony Rice on Guitar Beginning Friday July 18th the The Potter House on Main St. will be featuring local talent every Friday until the end of the summer. Stop and see us from 7-10 for some great music and great fun. Local young artists will be performing their favorites as well as some of yours. We will also have a variety of games and other activities to entertain every sort of guest. And of course, the Java Nation Coffee Bar will be open to serve you all of your favorite coffee drinks! Check more out on www.facebook.com. Search Friday Nights @ The Potter House
SUMMERFEST CRUSE- IN The annual Summerfest Cruise- in will be held Aug. 8th at 5:00pm in the South St. Parking Lot in down town St. Marys for more info contact Bill or Kara at 419-394-6484. BURKETTSVILLE COMMUNITY PICNIC Burkettsville Community Picnic will be held August 8-10, 2008 located at the Burkettsville Park. We will be having the following events: Free Live entertainment, Food, games for all ages, kiddie tractor pull, bingo, and 5K Run on Saturday, Croquet, bean bag, and volleyball tournaments, Cookie and pie baking contests. For more info please contact Nicki Garke 419-375-3001 THE WORLD’S LONGEST YARD SALES RETURNS TO OHIO
Plans are again underway to bring the “World’s Longest Yard Sale” back to the Buckeye State for the 21st anniversary of the event. This year, every county along US 127 in Ohio will participate. From the tiny village of Fayette in northern Ohio to the thriving metropolis of Hamilton near the Ohio River, the entire route encompasses nearly 700 miles ending in Gadsden, Alabama. Scheduled for August 7 -10, 2008 representatives from Fulton, Williams, Defiance, Paulding, Van Wert, Mercer, Darke, Preble, Butler and Hamilton Counties will promote the event to increase awareness and visitation to their communities. Organizers have created a promotional flyer with the assistance of Niekamp’s Flea and Farm Market located on US127 in Mercer County. The brochure will be distributed at Visitors Centers and Chamber Offices along the route, at the Tourist Information Centers across Ohio, as well as at area fairs and festivals this summer. If you have any questions or would like to take part in this 4-day event along US 127, please contact the Darke County Visitors Bureau at 937-548-5158 or the Auglaize & Mercer Counties Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-800-860-4726. Spread the word! Let’s bring those shoppers (and their money!) to our communities for the 21st Anniversary of the “World’s Longest Yard Sale”.
MERCER COUNTY FAIR 2008 Come out and enjoy the Mercer County Banner Fair with great food , fun family activities, great rides, and so much more!! The fair will be held in Celina at the Mercer County Fairgrounds August 8- 14 2008. For more information call 419-586-3239. http://www.mercercountyohiofair.com/ HAPPY MARDI GRAS! KOA Campground in Wapakoneta will host Happy Mardi Gras! August 8-10. Bring your purple, yellow, green decorations & go wild with your site. Don't forget to decorate your bikes, your dog or yourselves & join us in our parade. How many beads will you catch? For more info visit http://koa.com/where/oh/35108/ccwu/
PARTY IN THE PARKWAY 2008 Free Outdoor concerts in Downtown Wapakoneta From 6-9pm Southern Just Us will perform Country Rock.
August 9 SUMMERFEST 2008 Three days of celebration awaits you beside the historic Miami and Erie Canal at Memorial Park in downtown St. Marys. Experience history and enjoy great food, free entertainment nightly, and fireworks on Sunday. A great way to spend the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. Noon to Midnight. For more information call, 419-300-4611. THE WORLD’S LONGEST YARD SALES RETURNS TO OHIO
Plans are again underway to bring the “World’s Longest Yard Sale” back to the Buckeye State for the 21st anniversary of the event. This year, every county along US 127 in Ohio will participate. From the tiny village of Fayette in northern Ohio to the thriving metropolis of Hamilton near the Ohio River, the entire route encompasses nearly 700 miles ending in Gadsden, Alabama. Scheduled for August 7 -10, 2008 representatives from Fulton, Williams, Defiance, Paulding, Van Wert, Mercer, Darke, Preble, Butler and Hamilton Counties will promote the event to increase awareness and visitation to their communities. Organizers have created a promotional flyer with the assistance of Niekamp’s Flea and Farm Market located on US127 in Mercer County. The brochure will be distributed at Visitors Centers and Chamber Offices along the route, at the Tourist Information Centers across Ohio, as well as at area fairs and festivals this summer. If you have any questions or would like to take part in this 4-day event along US 127, please contact the Darke County Visitors Bureau at 937-548-5158 or the Auglaize & Mercer Counties Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-800-860-4726. Spread the word! Let’s bring those shoppers (and their money!) to our communities for the 21st Anniversary of the “World’s Longest Yard Sale”. Lake Improvement Association Bar Stool Open The LIA Annual Bar Stool Open will be held on Sat Aug 9th so get your team of four together for all the miniature golf fun, and start thinking about costume and boat decoration ideas. More specifics on this event will be posted soon!
BURKETTSVILLE COMMUNITY PICNIC Burkettsville Community Picnic will be held August 8-10, 2008 located at the Burkettsville Park. We will be having the following events: Free Live entertainment, Food, games for all ages, kiddie tractor pull, bingo, and 5K Run on Saturday, Croquet, bean bag, and volleyball tournaments, Cookie and pie baking contests. For more info please contact Nicki Garke 419-375-3001
MERCER COUNTY FAIR 2008 Come out and enjoy the Mercer County Banner Fair with great food , fun family activities, great rides, and so much more!! The fair will be held in Celina at the Mercer County Fairgrounds August 8- 14 2008. For more information call 419-586-3239. http://www.mercercountyohiofair.com/ HAPPY MARDI GRAS! KOA Campground in Wapakoneta will host Happy Mardi Gras! August 8-10. Bring your purple, yellow, green decorations & go wild with your site. Don't forget to decorate your bikes, your dog or yourselves & join us in our parade. How many beads will you catch? For more info visit http://koa.com/where/oh/35108/ccwu/ August 10 MERCER COUNTY FAIR 2008 Come out and enjoy the Mercer County Banner Fair with great food , fun family activities, great rides, and so much more!! The fair will be held in Celina at the Mercer County Fairgrounds August 8- 14 2008. For more information call 419-586-3239. http://www.mercercountyohiofair.com/ SUMMERFEST 2008 Three days of celebration awaits you beside the historic Miami and Erie Canal at Memorial Park in downtown St. Marys. Experience history and enjoy great food, free entertainment nightly, and fireworks on Sunday. A great way to spend the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. Noon to Midnight. For more information call, 419-300-4611. BURKETTSVILLE COMMUNITY PICNIC Burkettsville Community Picnic will be held August 8-10, 2008 located at the Burkettsville Park. We will be having the following events: Free Live entertainment, Food, games for all ages, kiddie tractor pull, bingo, and 5K Run on Saturday, Croquet, bean bag, and volleyball tournaments, Cookie and pie baking contests. For more info please contact Nicki Garke 419-375-3001
Celina Concert Series 2008 Come out to Lakeshore Park in Celina and enjoy the Summer Concert 2008 Series. All concerts will start at 6:30pm on Sundays from June 1-August 31. To be determined. THE WORLD’S LONGEST YARD SALES RETURNS TO OHIO
Plans are again underway to bring the “World’s Longest Yard Sale” back to the Buckeye State for the 21st anniversary of the event. This year, every county along US 127 in Ohio will participate. From the tiny village of Fayette in northern Ohio to the thriving metropolis of Hamilton near the Ohio River, the entire route encompasses nearly 700 miles ending in Gadsden, Alabama. Scheduled for August 7 -10, 2008 representatives from Fulton, Williams, Defiance, Paulding, Van Wert, Mercer, Darke, Preble, Butler and Hamilton Counties will promote the event to increase awareness and visitation to their communities. Organizers have created a promotional flyer with the assistance of Niekamp’s Flea and Farm Market located on US127 in Mercer County. The brochure will be distributed at Visitors Centers and Chamber Offices along the route, at the Tourist Information Centers across Ohio, as well as at area fairs and festivals this summer. If you have any questions or would like to take part in this 4-day event along US 127, please contact the Darke County Visitors Bureau at 937-548-5158 or the Auglaize & Mercer Counties Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-800-860-4726. Spread the word! Let’s bring those shoppers (and their money!) to our communities for the 21st Anniversary of the “World’s Longest Yard Sale”.
HAPPY MARDI GRAS! KOA Campground in Wapakoneta will host Happy Mardi Gras! August 8-10. Bring your purple, yellow, green decorations & go wild with your site. Don't forget to decorate your bikes, your dog or yourselves & join us in our parade. How many beads will you catch? For more info visit http://koa.com/where/oh/35108/ccwu/ August 11 MERCER COUNTY FAIR 2008 Come out and enjoy the Mercer County Banner Fair with great food , fun family activities, great rides, and so much more!! The fair will be held in Celina at the Mercer County Fairgrounds August 8- 14 2008. For more information call 419-586-3239. http://www.mercercountyohiofair.com/ August 12 MERCER COUNTY FAIR 2008 Come out and enjoy the Mercer County Banner Fair with great food , fun family activities, great rides, and so much more!! The fair will be held in Celina at the Mercer County Fairgrounds August 8- 14 2008. For more information call 419-586-3239. http://www.mercercountyohiofair.com/ August 13 MERCER COUNTY FAIR 2008 Come out and enjoy the Mercer County Banner Fair with great food , fun family activities, great rides, and so much more!! The fair will be held in Celina at the Mercer County Fairgrounds August 8- 14 2008. For more information call 419-586-3239. http://www.mercercountyohiofair.com/ August 14 MERCER COUNTY FAIR 2008 Come out and enjoy the Mercer County Banner Fair with great food , fun family activities, great rides, and so much more!! The fair will be held in Celina at the Mercer County Fairgrounds August 8- 14 2008. For more information call 419-586-3239. http://www.mercercountyohiofair.com/ August 15 BREMENFEST 2008 Welcome to Bremenfest! This is the perfect small town festival for the entire family. Check out all the rides for the kids. After they get tired and hungry, check out our concession stand. Great food and cold beverages will hit the spot while you are listening to great music. With great live music you are guaranteed a great show! Bremenfest is the perfect place to bring friends and family to have some small town fun. If you have questions, contact the Chamber office at 419-629-0313 or email at info@auglaize.org Friday Nights at The Potter House
August 15th- Brad Thomas and Tesia Sheffield Beginning Friday July 18th the The Potter House on Main St. will be featuring local talent every Friday until the end of the summer. Stop and see us from 7-10 for some great music and great fun. Local young artists will be performing their favorites as well as some of yours. We will also have a variety of games and other activities to entertain every sort of guest. And of course, the Java Nation Coffee Bar will be open to serve you all of your favorite coffee drinks! Check more out on www.facebook.com. Search Friday Nights @ The Potter House
GARAGE SALE WEEKEND Grand Lake St. Marys State Park Campground will be hosting there annual Garage Sale weekend Aug 15-17. Register with the park office and sell any typical garage sale items from your campsite. The commercial activity prohibition law has been waived for this weekend. For more info contact the state park office at 419-394-2774. CHOCOLATE FANTASY WEEKEND KOA Campground in Wapakoneta will host a Chocolate Fantasy Weekend August 15-16. No calorie counting this weekend. It will be sinfully delightful. For more info visit http://koa.com/where/oh/35108/ccwu/ 2008 C22 Region 4 Championship RegattaHosted by Fleet 124 and St. Marys Boat Club Rules: the regatta will be sailed by the 2005-2008 Racing Rules of Sailing, USSA, and the C22 One-Design Class Rules; except for those altered in the sailing instructions. Classes: C22 one-design fleet Schedule: Friday Aug 15, 2008 *Welcome traveling boats (refreshments provided) Saturday Aug 16, 2008 *8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Sign-in at the SMBC clubhouse *9:30 a.m. Skippers meeting *11:00 a.m. 1st race, subsequent races to follow with no races to start after 3:30 p.m. *Lunch on water Lunch meat sandwiches / chips / beverages provided *6:00 p.m. Supper will be available at the club for a reasonable cost, Region 4 annual meeting to follow after supper Sunday Aug 17, 2008 *10:00 a.m. Next race in series, no racing to start after 2:00 p.m. Awards presentation to follow
For more information contact: Kevin & Linda Myers Work: 419-738-4044 Cell: 419-234-2437 Klm22@woh.rr.com
August 16 BREMENFEST 2008 Welcome to Bremenfest! This is the perfect small town festival for the entire family. Check out all the rides for the kids. After they get tired and hungry, check out our concession stand. Great food and cold beverages will hit the spot while you are listening to great music. With great live music you are guaranteed a great show! Bremenfest is the perfect place to bring friends and family to have some small town fun. If you have questions, contact the Chamber office at 419-629-0313 or email at info@auglaize.org GARAGE SALE WEEKEND Grand Lake St. Marys State Park Campground will be hosting there annual Garage Sale weekend Aug 15-17. Register with the park office and sell any typical garage sale items from your campsite. The commercial activity prohibition law has been waived for this weekend. For more info contact the state park office at 419-394-2774. 23rd ANNUAL FISH FRY Otterbein St. Marys has become famous for our fish fry and entertainment every August. Join us this year for some great food wonderful entertainment, and tours from 11:00am to 3:00pm. CHOCOLATE FANTASY WEEKEND KOA Campground in Wapakoneta will host a Chocolate Fantasy Weekend August 15-16. No calorie counting this weekend. It will be sinfully delightful. For more info visit http://koa.com/where/oh/35108/ccwu/ August 17 BREMENFEST 2008 Welcome to Bremenfest! This is the perfect small town festival for the entire family. Check out all the rides for the kids. After they get tired and hungry, check out our concession stand. Great food and cold beverages will hit the spot while you are listening to great music. With great live music you are guaranteed a great show! Bremenfest is the perfect place to bring friends and family to have some small town fun. If you have questions, contact the Chamber office at 419-629-0313 or email at GARAGE SALE WEEKEND Grand Lake St. Marys State Park Campground will be hosting there annual Garage Sale weekend Aug 15-17. Register with the park office and sell any typical garage sale items from your campsite. The commercial activity prohibition law has been waived for this weekend. For more info contact the state park office at 419-394-2774. Celina Concert Series 2008 Come out to Lakeshore Park in Celina and enjoy the Summer Concert 2008 Series. All concerts will start at 6:30pm on Sundays from June 1-August 31. Eight Days a Week Beatles Show
August 23 GOVERNERS CUP REGATTA 2008 Hydroplane racing at its best! Grand Lake St. Marys is proud to welcome the Nationals for 2008!! With incredible speeds up to 150mph and 70ft rooster tails you won't be disapointed!! This event is thrilling for drivers and fans alike. More than a mile of spectator areas on Grand Lake St. Marys along Lake Shore Drive in Celina, OH. Food, beverages, and, amusement rides for the kids at lake side. Live music Saturday evening after the race. For more info visit www.celinaevents.com or call Tom Saddler at 419-305-4281. August 24 GOVERNERS CUP REGATTA 2008 Hydroplane racing at its best! Grand Lake St. Marys is proud to welcome the Nationals for 2008!! With incredible speeds up to 150mph and 70ft rooster tails you won't be disapointed!! This event is thrilling for drivers and fans alike. More than a mile of spectator areas on Grand Lake St. Marys along Lake Shore Drive in Celina, OH. Food, beverages, and, amusement rides for the kids at lake side. Live music Saturday evening after the race. For more info visit www.celinaevents.com or call Tom Saddler at 419-305-4281.
Celina Concert Series 2008 Come out to Lakeshore Park in Celina and enjoy the Summer Concert 2008 Series. All concerts will start at 6:30pm on Sundays from June 1-August 31. Governer's Cup Regatta August 29
in K.C. Geiger Park Friday evening before Bluesfest. Gates open at 6:00 pm and blues music starts an hour later with Big Worm and the Nightcrawlers and Lady Bird and the Dirty Dirty Earthworms. The Jon Justice Band closes the show from 9:30 to 11:00 pm. Lots of food and drink will be on hand in the Riverside food court. Free parking, $3.00 cover charge, all ages. The Bluesfest “Kick-Start” and the Riverside Bluesfest are held on Labor Day weekend at Riverside inside K.C. Geiger Park in St. Marys, Ohio. complete details. Email: blues@ridertown.com
NEW KNOXVILLE FALL FESTIVAL 2008 Come and bring the whole family out for great food, live music, and a whole bunch of family fun at the annual Village of New Knoxville Fall Festival Aug. 29-30. If you have questions, contact the Chamber office at 419-629-0313 or email at info@auglaize.org LABOR DAY WEEKEND CAMPOUT KOA Campground in Wapakoneta will host a Labor Day Weekend Campout August 29-Sept. 1. Don’t let summer end so soon. Come & have some fun in the sun. For more info visit http://koa.com/where/oh/35108/ccwu/ August 30 2008 RIVERSIDE BLUESFEST St. Marys. Elvin Bishop headlines an all-star blues lineup including Ana Popovic, Stacy Mitchhart (with his Blues U Can Use Band), Sonny Boy Terry and The Jimi Vincent Band. Leading off at noon are the 2008 Blues Challenge winners, No Right Turn, from Lima, Ohio. Bring a chair or blanket; lawn and hillside seating only, all general admission. Gates and vendors open at 11:00 am. Tickets are $20 day of the show, children 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Free parking is available in downtown St. Marys a short walk away along the Miami-Erie Canal towpath; paid parking is $5 inside K.C. Geiger Park. Presale tickets for the Saturday, August 30 show are $15.00 and can be purchased online at www.ticketweb.com or beginning July 4 at the following area locations: Schwieterman Drug Stores in St. Marys, New Bremen, Minster, Coldwater, Wapakoneta and Cridersville; Chief Supermarkets in St. Marys and Celina; Pantry Pride Supermarket in St. Marys; Foodtown Supermarket in Sidney; Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar in Lima; also St. Marys Eagles Lodge Aerie 767 and the St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce.
NEW KNOXVILLE FALL FESTIVAL 2008 Come and bring the whole family out for great food, live music, and a whole bunch of family fun at the annual Village of New Knoxville Fall Festival Aug. 29-30. If you have questions, contact the Chamber office at 419-629-0313 or email at info@auglaize.org LABOR DAY WEEKEND CAMPOUT KOA Campground in Wapakoneta will host a Labor Day Weekend Campout August 29-Sept. 1. Don’t let summer end so soon. Come & have some fun in the sun. For more info visit http://koa.com/where/oh/35108/ccwu/ August 31 FRYBURG HOMECOMING The St. John Catholic Church Fryburg Homecoming is scheduled for Sunday, August 31, 2008 from 4PM - 11:30PM on the church grounds at 11319 Van Buren Street (Fryburg), Wapakoneta, OH 45895. The Homecoming is a Parish Festival with lots of food, Kiddie Tractor Pull, hourly attendance drawings, hog raffle, rides, games, Bingo, cash raffle prizes and fun for the entire family. We are famous for our mock turtle soup, chicken noodle soup, and home made pies. Please contact 419-738-6043.
LABOR DAY WEEKEND CAMPOUT KOA Campground in Wapakoneta will host a Labor Day Weekend Campout August 29-Sept. 1. Don’t let summer end so soon. Come & have some fun in the sun. For more info visit http://koa.com/where/oh/35108/ccwu/
Celina Concert Series 2008 Come out to Lakeshore Park in Celina and enjoy the Summer Concert 2008 Series. All concerts will start at 6:30pm on Sundays from June 1-August 31. Celina High School Concert Band
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