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Stroll the Street—Downtown Rossford

2026 Stroll the Street
Tuesday, May 26 - August 11

4:30-7:30 pm.

Live music 5:30-7:30 pm.

146 Dixie Hwy, Rossford

 

It’s another great summer of Stroll the Street in Downtown Rossford! Listen to great bands perform in the Edward Ford Memorial Park pavilion as you enjoy delicious foods from 10 food trucks each week. Kids can get their faces painted and make crafts while you check out the beautiful work of area artists and crafters! Bring a lawn chair to the Edward Ford Memorial Park and enjoy the evening!

Building Future Extravaganza

Aug. 6, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn

6165 Levis Commons Blvd

Perrysburg, OH

 

Enjoy a great dinner, hear incredible stories from Ohio State legend Braxton Miller and Michigan legend Jake Butt as they highlight one of college football’s greatest rivalries and support opportunities for Rossford Schools students.

 

Reserve your spot: Building Future Extravaganza

All Years Rossford Class Reunion

Aug. 8, 2026

Danny’s Café

600 Dixie Hwy

Rossford, OH

 

Live music, face painting and kids' activities, food and cold drinks, Patrick the Magician, free golf cart shuttles, and free admission.

All Years Class Reunion

Rossford Riverfest

Sat., Aug. 15, 2026

2 pm to 11 pm

Veterans Memorial Park

300 Hannum Avenue

Rossford, OH

 

Are you ready for the best Riverfest yet? Fireworks, food trucks, live music, vendors, family activities, a beer tent, & more. Additional information coming soon!

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Wood County Fair

Aug. 2 – Aug. 10, 2026

Wood County Fairgrounds

Bowling Green, OH

Wood County Fair Schedule

Join us for a week of family fun, community tradition, and agricultural heritage at the annual Wood County Fair. Located in Bowling Green, Ohio, this premier summer event brings together the best of our community with thrilling track events, live entertainment, and classic fair food.

America 250 Lecture Series—Sports in the Shadow of World War II

Aug. 11, 2026

6 pm to 7:30 pm

Wood County Museum

13660 County Home Rd

Bowling Green, OH

 

We will examine how World War II fundamentally reshaped athletics, as major sporting events were suspended, athletes were drafted into military service, and leagues were forced to adapt for survival. 

 

Swanton Corn Festival

August 6 to 8, 2026

Memorial Park
Swanton, OH
 

The Red Carpet Crashers headline the music.

Plus, inflatables, food, vendors.

Swanton Corn Festival

Toledo Jeep Fest
Friday to Sunday: Aug. 7-9, 2026
Downtown Toledo, OH


Toledo Jeep ®  Fest (TJF) is a free and family-friendly event. The dynamic weekend includes numerous activities and events for family and friends. Entertainment opportunities with no fees attached include watching TJF’s All-Jeep ®  parade, visiting the large-scale Vendor Midway, spending time in two interactive kids areas, dropping into the rare Indoor Jeep ®  Exhibit, listening at multiple music stages, and so much more.
Toledo Jeep Fest 


Glass City Jazz Fest
Friday to Saturday: August 14-15, 2026
1 pm until sunset
Glass City Metropark
9873 Front Street
Toledo, OH

The 4th Annual Glass City JazzFest brings a full day of live, world-class jazz
performances, local food trucks, vendors, and family-friendly fun to the scenic Maumee Riverfront. From Grammy-nominated bassist Brian Bromberg to Toledo’s own Jean Holden, this year’s lineup showcases a vibrant mix of traditional, Latin, fusion, and smooth jazz performed by artists from around the world.
Glass City Jazz Fest

Toledo Pride
Friday to Sunday: August 14-16, 2026
Promenade Park
Downtown Toledo


This 3-day celebration is held at Promenade Park, right in the heart of the city, and brings thousands of people together to celebrate the rich diversity of our LGBTQIA+ community. The festival includes a vibrant mix of entertainment, activities, and opportunities to connect and give back.
Toledo Pride


National Tractor Pulling Championship
Thursday – Saturday, August 20-22, 2026
Wood County Fairgrounds
Bowling Green, OH


The National Tractor Pulling Championships is the largest outdoor Truck and Tractor pulling competition of the year! It’s packed with food, fun, and ground shaking tractor pulling.
National Tractor Pulling

60 th Annual German American Festival
Aug. 28-30, 2026
Oak Shade Grove
Oregon, OH


Savor delicious German food and imported beer and experience authentic German music, folk dancing, and entertainment. Participate in traditional German contests and feats.

For more than 50 years, the German-American Festival has brought the rich traditions of German and Swiss culture to life, supporting the German and Swiss Cultural Center.
German American Festival

Handmade Toledo Mini Mart

Saturday, September 5, 2026

2 pm – 8 pm

Handmade Toledo
1717 Adams Street
Toledo, OH 

HandmadedToledo Mini Mart

 

A family friendly event on Adams Street from 14th - 21st featuring a Mini Maker's Mart sponsored by Handmade Toledo, the Village on Adams' Toledo Famous Dunk Tank, food trucks, water balloon fight, games, and more!

Toledo Sister Cities International 15th Annual International Festival

Sept. 12, 2026

11 am to 6 pm

Erie Street Market

201 S. Erie St. 

Toledo, OH
 

Toledo Sister Cities Internaional Fest

This free, family-friendly event brings our community together for a day of global flavor and connection. Browse a vibrant pop-up market, enjoy live entertainment throughout the day, and taste your way around the world with a lineup of ethnic food vendors serving authentic dishes from many of our sister cities and beyond.Free admission and parking. 

 

Black Swamp Arts Festival

Sept. 11-13, 2026

Downtown Bowling Green, OH

 

Enjoy a three-day celebration of the arts in all forms. The festival's small, quality-focused, fine arts and fine craft Juried Art Show features 108 booths. 

Black Swamp Arts Festival

 

Toledo Night Market

Sept. 12, 2026

6 pm - 10:30 pm

Toledo Farmers' Market
525 Market Street
Toledo, OH

 

Enjoy this open-air market that's inspired by night markets from around the world! It is an unforgettable evening of lights, food, live music, and artisan shopping.

Toledo Night Market

 

Cars and Cuffs Wood Co. Sheriff's Car Show

Saturday, September 12, 2026

10 am – 2 pm

Location:

Wood Co. Sheriff's Office
1960 E. Gypsy Lane Rd.
Bowling Green, OH
 

Food trucks, music, fun. Free entry.

Cars and Cuffs Car Show

Music in the Gardens at 577 Foundation

Sept. 12, 2026

11am – 4 pm

577 Foundation
577 Front Street
Perrysburg, OH 
 

The gardens at the 577 Foundation come alive with live music, offering a relaxed soundtrack for a day spent outdoors. Wander the paths, pause under the trees, or settle in for a bit as music becomes part of the backdrop to your visit. Free and family-friendly.

Southern Rock Woodstock at Wood County Fairgrounds

Sept. 12, 2026

1 pm – 9 pm

Wood County Fairgrounds
13800 W. Poe Road
Bowling Green, OH
 

Members of Lynyrd Skynyrd, 38 Special, Allman Brothers, Blackfoot and more. Benefits Homeless Warriors Charity.

Southern Rock Woodstock

 

Artomatic 419

Sept. 18-20, 2026

5 pm to 9 pm

Erie Street Market

Toledo, OH 

Artomatic 419

 

This multi-day event provides access to indoor exhibition space in vacant or underutilized Downtown buildings, to more than 100 visual artists and designers, and also offers main stage and small stage performance areas for literary, film, and other artists.

 

Stars, Stripes and Speed Fest at Toledo Speedway

Oct. 3, 2026

4 pm – 6 pm

Toledo Speedway
5639 Benore Rd.
Toledo, OH 

Speedfest

 

The Stars, Stripes and Speed Fest is a spectacular event featuring the USAC Silver Crown Championship, Folds of Honor Lakeside Interiors 50 Outlaw Super Late Models, and Monroe Asphalt Factory Stock Championship. High-stakes racing, national stars, and wonderful speed to cap the year.

 

BG 4 x 4 Fest

Oct. 3, 2026

10 am to 5 pm

Wood County Fairgrounds

13000 W Poe Road

Bowling Green, OH 

 

Enjoy a 4 x 4 Convoy, 4 x 4 Park & Shine, Mud Pit, Sled Pulls, food, local vendors, and Kids’ Area.

BG 4 x 4 Fest

 

Grand Rapids Apple Butter Fest

Oct. 11, 2026

10 am to 5 pm

Downtown Grand Rapids, OH

Applebutter Fest

 

Since 1977, the Applebutter Fest has been a beloved local tradition, offering a blend of historical re-enactments, artisan crafts, live music, delectable food, and of course, delicious apple butter.

The Bodyguard: The Musical at the Stranahan

Oct.15 – Oct. 18, 2026

7 pm - 10 pm

Stranahan Theater
4645 Heatherdowns Blvd
Toledo, OH

 

Based on the 1992 film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, THE BODYGUARD is a thrilling, romantic musical that combines high-stakes suspense with unforgettable music. 

Tickets The Bodyguard The Musical

 

Fall Color Cruise on the Sandpiper 

Oct. 24, 2026

1 pm - 3:00 pm

The Sandpiper
1 Jefferson Ave.
Toledo, OH  

As the Maumee River transforms into a vibrant canvas of gold, crimson, and amber, join us aboard the Sandpiper for a two-hour cruise celebrating the most breathtaking season of the year. Includes a narrated journey through the rich history of the Maumee River. Plus, fresh-pressed hot apple cider and some yummy donuts from Haas Bakery

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