Events
Rossford Events
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.
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!
Events
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Wood County Fair
Aug. 2 – Aug. 10, 2026
Wood County Fairgrounds
Bowling Green, OH
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Artomatic 419
Sept. 18-20, 2026
5 pm to 9 pm
Erie Street Market
Toledo, OH
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
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.
Grand Rapids Apple Butter Fest
Oct. 11, 2026
10 am to 5 pm
Downtown Grand Rapids, OH
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
