summer entertainment guide 2012
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2012 NORTHWEST OHIO
ENTERTAINMENTGUIDE
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ADVERTISER INDEX
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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!!
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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
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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
Family Fun for Everyone!Blue
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
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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.
ANNOUNCING
THE 33RD
CARP FEST • JULY 19-21!1st Carp Street Fair “Flair”
Saturday, July 21 7:30 am - 2 PM
Saturday - July 21
Thursday - July 19
Thursday - Saturday
Friday - July 20
OUR OUTDOOR FURNITURE
HAS ARRIVED!!
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CARPET CO
SPRINGSALE
Patio Sets, Chaise Lounges, Swivel Rockers, Love Seats, Gliders, Umbrellas, Wicker& more.
We will deliver to your front porch, deck or patio!
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exmark.com
3.99% for 60 months based on QTE651KA421
On all mowers. Limited time offer.
READY TO GRILL!
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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
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PLAYS AND DRAMAS
A DINNER THEATER PRODUCTION
FORT DEFIANCE PLAYERS presents. . .
TWO SUMMER PLAYS
I DOI DO
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
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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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FREE OF CHARGE!
OFFWILD CARD!
BEN
3rd Annual Ball Fest
Saturday, July 21st • 6:30 pm
STOCK TRUCK PULL
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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
PLAY
Located 12 miles West on U.S. 127 (Exit 13 off New 24)419-899-2938
AMVETSPost 1991
EVERY MONDAY STARTING JUNE 11
4-7 PM RAIN OR SHINE
CRUISE-INS$1 CHEESEBURGERS$1 HOT DOGS$1.50 BRATS50¢ SIDES
TUNES, FOOD, CARS, BIKES
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Oxen plow a field at Sauder Village in Archbold. This summer, Sauder's has
several events planned.
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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.
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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
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FAIRS BASEBALL DINGS OR DENTS?
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!Enjoy some family fun at theseCorporate Sponsored Events
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!
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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.
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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
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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.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE 7TH ANNUAL
DEMO DAY at THE GOLF SHOPSAT., JUNE 2, 10-3 • PUBLIC IS INVITED
• Regrip Special • Full Line Club ServicesRemember gifts for Father’s Day & Graduation!
Get Fit with new Vector Launch Monitor for Ball Speed, Ball Spin, and Launch Angle
www.thegolfshopnow.com
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