May 2023
Sunday, May 21, 2023

Opening Event for 125th Anniversary

Rossford Public Library

1 pm to 4 pm

Opening and Welcome by Mayor Neil A. MacKinnon, III

History of Glass in Rossford – How the Ford Family ended up there

Milton Ford (Tony) Knight

Glass in NW Ohio – Importance of LOF Plant in Rossford – Kyle Sword

Re-enactment of Edward Ford by Alex Chiarelott

Tours of Library Mural

Musical Performance

Videos of LOF and ROSSFORD History 

Display of Rossford High School Centennial Celebration items

Refreshments 

Sale of Commemorative T-shirts 

Sale of 125th Yard signs 

Free Magnets with Save the Date July 28 and 29 special event.

125th Historical Magazine available to public

 

Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Downtown Rossford Business Event 4:30-7:30 PM during Stroll the Street
• Trolley to participating businesses from Edward Ford Memorial Park
• Business ‘Passport’ of Savings
• Scavenger Hunt

• Bird's Eye View Circus performers, including stilt walkers, jugglers, and more!
• Entertainment throughout the Downtown
• Historical photos of Downtown buildings

June 2023
Sunday, June 11, 2023
Trolley Tours of Eagle Point Colony (fee)
1, 2, and 3 PM – Rossford Public Library
•  Tickets available online – Rossford125.com
•  25 Riders per Hour
•  Tours of Library Murals
•  Brochure of Colony Homes

 

June 16-18, 2023

Rossford Music Festival
Festival Hours:
Friday, June 16 - 6 PM - Midnight
Saturday, June 17 - Noon - Midnight
Noon - 7 PM Saturday - Kids Activities
Sunday, June 18 - Noon - 6 PM
Kids Activities, Pierogi Eating Contest
 

MUSIC SCHEDULE
Friday, 8 - 11 PM - Ashley McBryde
Saturday, 8  PM - Walker Montgomery
Saturday, 9:30 -11 PM - Gary LeVox
Sunday, 1 -5 PM - DynaBrass Polka Band

 

Tickets $15/Advance, $20/at Event, $49.50/VIP
etix.com or Stranahan Theatre Box Office


July 2023

Friday, July 28, 2023

Free Public Tours of LOF/NSG Plant
1-5 PM – Edward Ford Memorial Park
Register Online at Rossford 125.com

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Grand Opening Event
6 PM - Rossford High School Gymnasium
•  Proclamation by Mayor Neil A. MacKinnon, III
•  Introduction of Distinguished Guests
•  Performance by Ukrainian Kolomeyka Dance Ensemble
  From Detroit, Michigan
•  Help create a 125th Anniversary Glass Mural with
  Artist Gail Christofferson

Saturday, July 29, 2023
Morning activities:
•  Register Your Unit Now – Rossford125.com
•  “Follow Along” – Adults (golf carts) and kids
  (bikes, scooters), join in at the end of the Parade and
  WIN great prizes!

All Saints Catholic Church
11 AM–1 PM – Traditional Ethnic Food Drive Thru (preorder)
4:30 PM – Polka Mass
5:30-7 PM – Ethnic Dinner in MacAlear Center

 

6PM -11PM - Riverfest at Veterans Memorial Park
•  Food Trucks – 125th Birthday Cake
•  Kid’s Game Tent – All Saints Church
•  Bird’s Eye View Aerial Circus Performances
•  Bounce Houses
•  Live Band & Beer Garden
•  Fireworks by Rocketship Pyrotechnics
•  River Cruise & Fireworks on The Pearl (fee)

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For Events that require Registration and/or Fee: Rossford125.com

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