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Black History Month Events

Posted by on February 4, 2022 · Leave a Comment 

Celebrate Ohio’s rich African American history and culture.

February 4

Black History & Culture Walk – Troy

Learn more about Black history during Troy Main Street’s First Friday.

February 5

Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution – Dayton

Celebrate Black History month by discovering African American heroes of the Revolutionary War during this special movie presentation narrated by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

February 6

Columbus Black History Book Launch – Columbus

Join the book launch party for Rita Fuller-Yates’s newest book, Columbus Black History: Images from Our Past, Vol. 1. The book covers 200 years of Black history in Columbus, telling stories of the recent and distant past through images.

The History of the Union Baptist Cemetery: Leaders, Legends, & Legacy – Cincinnati

Established in 1865, Union Baptist Cemetery is one of the most important African American cemeteries in this region. It is the resting place of Underground Railroad leaders, artists, inventors, athletes, musicians, Civil Rights leaders, and at least 150 veterans of the Civil War. We will hear stories of this place, and of some of the people buried here.

February 10

Black Wall Street Athens County – Virtual

Celebrate Black History month by learning about some of the Athens figures and iconic structures that are included in the documentary, “Black Wall Street Athens County,” produced by Dr. Trevellya Ford-Ahmed, the Mount Zion Baptist Church Society, and Bent Street Films.

Hidden Figures Revealed: Dynamic History of Black Mathematicians from The Ohio State University – Virtual

Did the popularity of the 2016 film, Hidden Figures make you wonder about other Black Mathematicians in your community? Learn more about the history of Black math students and professionals during Nearly 200 mathematicians that identify as Black have earned degrees from the Department of Mathematics at OSU, yet their stories and legacies remain untold.

February 12

Black History Month Celebration – Virtual

Organized by soprano, educator, and community organizer Margaret Barron and visual artist and educator Yusuf Lateef, this year’s annual Black History Month Celebration will be presented in a special online program. This year’s program features community leader Dr. Donald L. Perryman, artist Alice Grace in conversation with the TMA’s Associate Curator of American Art Lauren Applebaum, poet Ophelia Thompson with the Toledo School for the Arts creative writing team, and the photography of James Dickerson.

Shedding the Shame: How Social Issues Disproportionately Impact the Health and Wellness of African Americans – Virtual

As the American political climate has shifted in the last few years, social issues such as racism, poverty and violence have impacted the livelihood and future of the Black family, most notably youth.

In an effort to highlight and eradicate these systemic barriers, we will host an intergenerational discussion in partnership with The Cincinnati (OH) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated featuring medical experts and youth in the community on how to extend life expectancy against the backdrop of social issues to prevent illnesses such as chronic kidney failure, diabetes and high blood pressure.

February 15

From the Heart, So Much to Discover: The Heritage of Ohio’s Black Voices – Columbus & Virtual

Experience the heritage of promise, strength, humor, and hope in the lives and words of a few of Ohio’s Black voices, shared by one of the state’s Affrilachian storytellers and authors, Lyn Ford.

February 17

Grant: The Civil Rights General & President – Cincinnati

Historian Christy S. Coleman examines Ulysses S. Grant’s role in liberating American’s enslaved people, his battle to abate the terror of the Ku Klux Klan and the influence of his upbringing in the abolitionist hotbed of Brown County, Ohio.

February 19

Exploring Black Stories – Hale Farm

Commemorate the histories and lives of Black residents and figures who have impacted the Northeast Ohio community, specifically through the 19th century. This event will feature living history programs as well as presentations amplifying Black stories. Guests will have opportunities to interact with community partners and explore their own individual and family stories.

The Tea Room – Columbus

The Tea Room is a contemporary version of the African American Tea Ceremony which began in the mid 19th century. Annually held on February 15, enslaved people were given the left over teas, food and china from Valentine’s Day celebrations. This tradition evolved into gatherings held at churches and later black owned tea houses. Designed to create an environment of fellowship and empowerment, the Tea Room will be a forum for participants to network and learn about the achievements of African Americans in Ohio. 

February 21

A Critical Conversation About the History of Ownership in the Black Hair Care Industry – Virtual

The Black hair care industry has been in existence since the 1900s with the likes of Annie Turnbo Malone, Madam C. J. Walker, and Garrett Morgan. These entrepreneurs set the standard for successful Black owned hair care businesses. However, for more than 100 years that success has been continually threatened by non-Blacks profiting off of products they created catering to the Black community. Join Ladosha Wright, Goldie Jenkins, and Dr. Tameka Ellington discuss this phenomenon along with the life of Christina Jenkins, inventor of the hair weave and a hair care industry business woman in the 1950s.

February 22

Of Memory and History: An Affrilachian Storyteller Speaks – Columbus & Virtual

Humor and heart are rooted in our families’ storytelling traditions. Culture, stories and folktales are shared by one of Ohio’s Affrilachian storytellers and authors, Lyn Ford.

Food for Freedom – Virtual

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown a widespread disparity of access to not only quality healthcare, but to quality food that negatively impacts outcomes for Black communities. The root of these issues run deep, and back centuries beginning with slavery and, later, a lack of opportunities based on racial discrimination. This meaningful discussion with change agents seeks to incite a greater vision of social and economic justice; improved nutrition and health; and community activism while addressing the disproportionate burden of social barriers to healthy foods. Panelists include:

  • Mona Jenkins, Founder of Queen Mother’s Market Cooperative
  • amaha sellassie, Founder of Gem City Market
  • Michaela Oldfield, Director of Greater Cincinnati Regional Food Policy Council

We will also explore the culinary history and culture of foodways within the Black experience with Andre L. Taylor, an oral historian at the College of William & Mary. A graduate of North Carolina A&T State University (BA in history) and NC State University (MA in public history), Andre has focused his research on foodways from the African diaspora and how recipes have been shared throughout families to preserve their cultural heritage. He also focuses on the origins of foods used in recipes from the African American community. A native of Philadelphia, Andre has conducted research in South Carolina examining how climate change and sea level rise impacts coastal communities of color who struggle to retain land and cultural heritage.

February 23

Constellations & Storytelling in American American History – Warrensville Heights

Join the Cuyahoga County Library for storytelling, hands-on activities and music inspired by Jeanette Winter’s picture book, Follow the Drinking Gourd.

February 26

Vanishing Communities: Preserving Cultural Heritage Through Photography – Columbus

Hear local photographers Shellee Fisher, T. Graves, and James Reid discuss the changing dynamics of neighborhoods due to urban renewal. They’ll talk about how photography is one method for preserving the essential stories of Black communities.

Happening Later This Year

Researching Black Women in Aviation: Barriers & Breakthroughs – Cleveland

“Dinner with a Slice of History” returns w/ historian Monica Smith who shares her mission to document African American women in aviation.



Have an event to share? Contact us at info@heritageohio.org with the details and link!

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What’s Happening on Main Street – June 2019

Posted by on May 31, 2019 · Leave a Comment 

Recurring Events

  • Take a Hike – Cleveland Take a Hike Tour in Cleveland
    Take a Hike offers six (FREE!) guided walking tours of distinct neighborhoods in downtown Cleveland! Weekly tours explore the Gateway District, University Circle, Warehouse District, Civic Center, Playhouse Square neighborhood and Canal Basin Park in the Flats. Each tour lasts approximately one and a half hours in length, and features actors and actresses portraying historic figures from Cleveland’s past. Check the website for the full schedule of tours.
  • Kent Restaurant Week – Kent
    From slow-cooked barbecue and authentic Italian cuisine to fresh sushi and exquisite small plates, Kent eateries can satisfy a range of cravings. Enjoy special “prix fixe” menus offering a three-course meal for one set price at each place.
  • South Town Cruise-In – Medina
    Join Main Street Medina for a weekly cruise-in in Medina’s South Town, Tuesday evenings, May 21-September 24th from 4-8pm at 233 Lafayette Rd (the former Hawkins Market parking lot, soon to be the new home of Medina County Habitat for Humanity). See some of the best classic, collectible, rat rod, hot rod, and muscle cars in Northeast Ohio, and enjoy classic tunes from the 1950-70’s with DJ Bruce. The South Town Cruise-In is free and open to the public.
  • Yoga on East Green – Tiffin
    Stretch out and relax with Yoga Chuck each Saturday morning from 9 – 10 AM on downtown Tiffin’s East Green.

June 1

  • Main Street Kent Art & Wine Festival – Kent
    Join Main Street Kent for the 13th annual Art & Wine Festival in downtown Kent! Enjoy Ohio wine, live music, local art, and creative food concepts from the area. Entry to the event is free. Attendees may participate in wine tasting for $20.
  • Kids Day of Safety & Play – Medina
    Head to the Square on Saturday, June 1st, for a full day of free, family fun, entertainment, games, and the incredible Safety Fair on Broadway Street. Enjoy face painting, balloon twisting, a book sale, summer reading kick-off, meet the Medinasaurus, and much more.
  • Troy Strawberry Festival – Troy
    This family friendly festival has over 200 Arts and Crafts exhibitors, non stop entertainment on two stages, activities for kids and so much more! Enjoy a variety of food and of course delicious strawberry delights. This years theme is “A Berry WACO Weekend”. Located in beautiful historic downtown Troy and along the Great Miami River levee.

June 2

  • Troy Strawberry Festival – Troy Troy Strawberry Festival
    This family friendly festival has over 200 Arts and Crafts exhibitors, non stop entertainment on two stages, activities for kids and so much more! Enjoy a variety of food and of course delicious strawberry delights. This years theme is “A Berry WACO Weekend”. Located in beautiful historic downtown Troy and along the Great Miami River levee.
  • Guys in Bloom: Wine & Cigars – Vermilion
    It’s the second year for this manly event that’s all about cigars, wine and Vermilion in Bloom. Only $55, you get two hand-rolled cigars, a drink (beer or wine), heavy appetizers and other manly stuff. Hosted by the Wine Vault, which will be closed for this event, you won’t want to miss it.

June 3

  • Story Mob – Marietta
    Story Mobs are part of Marietta Main Street‘s Cash Mob Line-Up! Story Mobs are a little bit different than our normal Cash Mobs. Participants aren’t expected to shop, unless they want to! Instead, Story Mobbers will hear backstories about each participating business directly from the business owner. Mobbers will enjoy refreshments, live demos, sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes tours, and/or more thanks to each of our *surprise* participating locations! Each Story Mob event focuses on supporting local business in downtown Marietta. Once participants show up at the initial meeting location, clues will be provided to learn the surprise locations of the evening’s Story Mob event!

June 6

  • Ladies Night Out – Wooster
    The 12th Annual Ladies Night Out will be feature live music and for just $5 per person, receive a “passport” and goodie bag. The passports will detail each merchant and what “special” they will be offering for the night. Ladies get your passport stamped for a chance to win prizes! Downtown restaurants will also be offering specials for the night! So get your girlfriends together for a fun night out!

June 7

  • First Friday: Pop Up Workout – Delaware
    You get to sweat on center stage at First Friday in Delaware! We will be on the street doing squats, lunges, push ups and more! Get ready to have a great time in the middle of this awesome street festival with music, vendors and more. Grab a friend and get ready to have some fun!
  • First Friday: Art Walk – Kent
    Explore special exhibits, enjoy demonstrations, snacks, hands-on activities and more in downtown Kent.
  • First Friday: Kids Art Walk – Marietta
    June’s First Friday is Kids Art Walk, featuring artwork from our local students in Washington County! We will have artwork displayed at some of our amazing downtown businesses.
  • First Friday: Summer Splash – Medina
    Grab your friends and head to historic Medina the first Friday of each month for an evening of socializing, dining, shopping, dancing, laughing, and merriment.
  • First Friday: Hot Fun in the Summertime – Middletown
    Who is excited about SUMMER?! Downtown Middletown is and we are ready to celebrate with a night of games, local shopping, a unique twist on BINGO, and chances to win $150 in prizes! Family Fun for EVERYONE! Join us in celebrating summertime and our awesome downtown!
  • First Friday: Summer Celebration – Mount Vernon
    The season kicks off with a Summer Celebration at the June 7th First Friday. Main Stage entertainment will be the Kokosing River SURF CLUB, complemented on the South Stage (E. Gambier Street) by Yvonne Sanson – Singer / Songwriter students. Start your summer off right at the beach ball bonanza with sand, sun, and fun at COTC Central Ohio Technical College (COTC); enjoy sand art, hoola-hoops and beach ball fun! Partnering with the Knox County Landmarks Foundation (KCLF), MSMV is bringing a behind-the-scenes look at the downtown Mural Projects. Grab a ride on the tractor and hear John Donnelly, the artist, tell about inspiration, working with the community, and hidden Easter eggs. Enjoy the Cruise-In at First Friday.
  • First Friday: Beers, Brats, & Bros – Painesville Bratwurst
    Come celebrate that special guy in your life be joining us for Beer, Brats, and Bros First Friday. Stroll throughout Downtown Painesville visiting participating merchants to challenge yourself to some fun activities.
  • First Friday: Wine Vine – Tipp City
    Attention wine enthusiasts! Don’t miss Downtown Tipp City’s June First Friday event. Tickets are on sale for $25. This event is for people 21 and up with a valid ID and wristpbands will be provided at check-in. Check-in will be at our wonderful sponsor’s location, Fox And Feather Trading Co. at 115 W Main St. Grounds for Pleasure Coffee House will be providing free Lyft rides for the event as well!
  • First Friday: First Responder Friday – Wadsworth
    Main Street Wadsworth and the City of Wadsworth are partnering for this great event celebrating our local police, fire, and EMS!

June 8

  • A Day of Enchantment – Cambridge
    Hear ye hear ye Cambridge Main Street is looking for a few good princesses, princes, pirates and fairies for A Day of Enchantment. Young ladies and gentlemen ages 3-9 are invited to spend the day with a variety of princesses, princes, a famous pirate or two and even fairies! From bounce houses to a magical carriage ride there is something for everyone during this popular event.
  • East Green Summer Concert Series: The Right Now – Tiffin
    Rescheduled concert from June 1st. Head to the Frost-Kalnow Amphitheater for a free concert with The Right Now! The Right Now’s pop-meets-soul sound is more than a vehicle for Stefanie Berecz’s captivating voice. The celebration of thoughtful, catchy songwriting and intricate arrangements evokes a subtle sophistication in the tradition of Quincy Jones’ 70s and 80s masterpieces. Since 2008 the band has toured much of the United States and released three acclaimed albums, racking up placements in television, national commercials, and the multi-million-selling video game Watch Dogs.

June 11

  • Main Street Live! – Van Wert
    The Historic Main Street Van Wert is excited to announce its Annual Main Street Live Award Dinner. Tickets are $20. Don’t miss a night of celebrating downtown and entrepreneurs at this year’s main street live.

June 14

  • Main Street Family Fridays – Ravenna
    Main Street Ravenna and our friends from the Ravenna Parks and Recreation Department present Main Street Family Fridays featuring Movie’s on the Square. The whole family can visit unique downtown merchants and great restaurants between 5 and 9 p.m.! There will be fun activities, specials, entertainment and more before the movies start at dusk on the square. Bring your blanket!
  • Sculptures on the Square – Troy
    Sculptures on the Square features 22 life-sized sculptures created by internationally renowned artist, Seward Johnson. There is also one sculpture created by local artist, Shannon Timura, that will be on display. Troy Main Street also invites visitors to be “Be Part of the Art” with art-related activities and experiences throughout the exhibition period. June 14th will serve as the kick-off gala with onsite artists and a musical performance led by 50s and 60s variety group, The Buzz Ford Show featuring the American Kings.
  • Movie on the Square – Wooster
    Wooster is going Hollywood! And we have your ticket to a FREE, family-friendly, community event in wonderful Downtown Wooster. The movie SPIDER-MAN: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) will be featured on a 33-foot movie screen in the middle of the square. Bring a blanket, chairs & friends! Popcorn, along with other food and beverages will be available for purchase.

June 15

  • National Road Bike Show & Rib Fest – Cambridge
    Hot rods and Harleys, trikes and bikes will line Wheeling Ave during this annual event. Come out to see bikes, rat rods and more and grab a bite to eat at one of the many food trailers. Stay for the live bands and entertainment and enjoy a cold beer too!
  • Medina County Pizza Palooza – Medina
    Medina County Pizza Palooza showcases the best, local pie shops in Medina for a chance to win the 3′ tall Judges Choice and 3′ tall People’s Choice trophies for Best Pizza in Medina County. Buy a pizza passport tasting ticket for just $8, and be a judge! Pizza Palooza is also an important day where we, in partnership with United Way of Medina County and Feeding Medina County, get to showcase and highlight over 60 county non-profit and social service agencies, doing good work for the residents of our community.
  • Vintage in the Village – Tipp City
    Lovely Downtown Tipp City will come alive with shopping for vintage, antique and artisan treasures, along with a wide array of food trucks and activities.
  • East Green Summer Concert Series: Mark Randisi & The Motor City Horns – Tiffin
    Hear the classic sounds of Mark Randisi & The Motor City Horns in downtown Tiffin at the Frost-Kalnow Amphitheater. The Motor City Horns feature some of Detroit’s most versatile musicians. Individually, MCH members have worked with a variety of artists, bands, and orchestras, including Justin Timberlake, The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and Yo-Yo Ma. As a group, they have joined forces with Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band (2006–2007 “Face The Promise” Tour and 2011-2013 North American Tour, 2014-15 Ride Out Tour), Clarence Clemons and The Temple of Soul, Noel Gallagher, and Robert Randolph and The Family Band.

June 18

June 19

  • Ohio Chautauqua Tour – Chardon
    Join Chardon as they host the touring Ohio Chautauqua! Full of live events! Actors, music, camps and history!
  • Walk & Dine – Cleveland
    Experience Downtown living in the Gateway District Cleveland on Wednesday, June 19 at the 22nd Annual Walk and Dine culinary residence and cultural tour throughout the city’s historic Gateway District. This year’s event features eleven culinary partners, wine & craft beer tastings, and five luxurious residences with stunning views and convenient urban amenities.
  • Summer on Winter Concert: Part I – Delaware
    Free, fun, outdoor summer concert series right here in our own historical Downtown Delaware! On W. Winter St. between Sandusky and Franklin. Part one of the series will feature the Hoodoo Soul Band, who are well known for their funk, soul, rhythm & blues in the Central Ohio area!

June 20

  • Revitalization Series Workshop: Design – Van Wert
    Join Heritage Ohio in Van Wert as we explore Design in Downtown. We have several speakers lined up to talk with you about local projects as well as hands-on opportunities to do some placemaking in Downtown Van Wert. We will have sessions on painting colorful crosswalks, opportunities to discover how temporary signage can increase foot traffic in your downtown as well as a chance to spruce up an existing pedestrian alleyway. Please come prepared by wearing comfortable shoes and clothes that you do not mind getting splashed with a little paint. Lunch will be on your own in downtown so you will have plenty of time to explore what Main Street Van Wert has to offer. We look forward to seeing you downtown!
  • Ohio Chautauqua Tour – Chardon
    Join Chardon as they host the touring Ohio Chautauqua! Full of live events! Actors, music, camps and history!
  • Kent Torch Fest – Kent
    2019 is the 50th anniversary of the famed Cuyahoga River Fire that forever cemented the title “Burning River.” Kent will commemorate this anniversary with live music, food vendors, river themed activities and a ceremony celebrating the hard work of the Kent community in preserving the river for future generations.
  • Third Thursday: Staycation – Tiffin
    Join Main Street Tiffin for a Staycation in downtown tiffin! Think tropical, fruity and fun. Treat yourself to all that downtown has to offer and join us for trivia at 7pm!

June 21

  • Ohio Chautauqua Tour – Chardon
    Join Chardon as they host the touring Ohio Chautauqua! Full of live events! Actors, music, camps and history!
  • Middletown Pride – Middletown Middletown Pride Festival
    With the signature PRIDE RIDE kicking things off, Downtown Middletown has some BIG TIME fun planned for a night full of fun, acceptance and celebration. Everyone and everyBODY is welcome. (Glitter is optional, but amazing attitudes and kind spirits are mandatory).
  • June Concert & Cruise-In – Wooster
    Main Street Wooster presents a family oriented event featuring classic & street rod cars on display in Downtown Woo! Our concert and cruise-in will feature live music from The Usual Suspects and The Repeat Offenders. Classic cars & street rods are welcome!

June 22

  • Ohio Chautauqua Tour – Chardon
    Join Chardon as they host the touring Ohio Chautauqua! Full of live events! Actors, music, camps and history!
  • Downtown Mini Golf – Marietta
    Downtown businesses have created their very own custom putting greens for community members to putt their way around downtown. People of all ages can enjoy the putting greens by purchasing a $5 wrist band from the Main Street tent at the Armory from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Wrist bands are free for kids 12 and under accompanied by an adult. (Tickets are only sold day of at the Armory). All golfers will receive a score card to be used as they go around to each hole and putt, shop, eat, and have fun!
  • South Town Cleanup – Medina
    Main Street Medina, in partnership with the City of Medina, will host our first cleanup day in the South Town District, roughly bordered by Smith, Broadway, Lafayette, and Huntington. Snacks, trash bags, gloves and vests will be provided. Please bring rakes, brooms, and shovels, and a personal reusable water bottle.
  • Art on Main – Ravenna
    Visit downtown Ravenna for amazing art, as well as area food trucks and wine.

June 23

June 27

June 29

  • Pizza Palooza – Tiffin Pizza
    Bring the whole family to enjoy a taste of Tiffin and Seneca County! Attendees can purchase $1 tickets that can be redeemed for a slice of pizza from any vendor, snacks, soda, or water. Half of each ticket sold will go toward downtown revitalization. During the event, The Porter & Sayles Band will be playing live at the Frost-Kalnow Amphitheater.

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2019 Quarterly Revitalization Series: Design

Posted by on May 30, 2019 · Leave a Comment 

Join us in Van Wert as we explore Design in Downtown.  We have several speakers lined up to talk with you about local projects as well as hands-on opportunities to do some placemaking in Downtown Van Wert.  We will have sessions on painting colorful crosswalks, opportunities to discover how temporary signage can increase foot traffic in your downtown as well as a chance to spruce up an existing pedestrian alleyway.  Please come prepared by wearing comfortable shoes and clothes that you do not mind getting splashed with a little paint.  Lunch will be on your own in downtown so you will have plenty of time to explore what Main Street Van Wert has to offer.  We look forward to seeing you downtown!

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2019 Quarterly Revitalization Series: Promotion

Posted by on March 12, 2019 · Leave a Comment 

Join Heritage Ohio in Wadsworth on April 25th for the 2nd Revitalization Series Workshop of 2019. The focus of this workshop will be on promotions. Though Main Street programs do many of the critical tasks through design, economic vitality, and organization, the promotions committee is, in general, responsible for activating the downtown through events. Events are what everyone knows Main Streets do, it is one of the highly visible aspects of what we do and can sometimes be the only thing that many in our communities know about us.

Get ready for a day packed with tools to help you succeed in this area. Find out how partnerships can enhance your events, learn how to create unique experiences, tackle social media to improve marketing efforts, tell your story through video, and create the one thing Main Street can’t survive without, a sustainable volunteer culture. As always, you will also have the opportunity to explore this Main Street community and grab a bite to eat at a local establishment.

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What’s Happening on Main Street – February 2019

Posted by on January 26, 2019 · Leave a Comment 

Recurring Events

February 1

February 2

  • Chardon Groundhog Day Celebration – Chardon

    Join Chardon Tomorrow for a day of fun & furry festivities on Chardon Square! The day will kick off with a Pancake Breakfast with Geauga Faith Rescue Mission at 9 AM. Followed by a free Chardon Polka Band concert! Participating restaurants and retail shops will have groundhog related events throughout the day.

  • Ice-A-Fair – Vermilion

    The 11th Annual Main Street Vermilion Ice-A-Fair is a day-long winter event for the entire family filled with glistening sculptures, ice carving demos and more! Easily walkable or tour by Lolly the Trolley for $2 a rider or $5 for a family. You’ll find more than 30 shops, restaurants and pubs open to welcome visitors. You’re certain to bump into Jolly the Snowman and Pete the Penguin on the street as you enjoy your day in downtown Vermilion.

  • Ice-A-Fair Meltdown Party – Vermilion

    Just a short walk from the center of town and the site of Fire & Ice, a spectacular display that caps the day, the party starts at 7PM. For $25 a person, enjoy music, hors doeurves and a cash bar. Relax around the fireplace and a great view of the river and Lagoons.

February 8

  • Main Street Van Wert Chocolate Walk – Van Wert

    The evening of the event, “chocolate walkers” will begin at the MSVW office to pick up a special Chocolate Bag sponsored by Stephanie Dawn, a chocolate voucher from DeBrand Fine Chocolates, and a map of the downtown stops. Then relax and savor the evening while strolling at one’s leisure through the participating businesses downtown. Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride up and down Main Street.

February 9

  • Main Street Delaware Chocolate Walk – Delaware

    The Main Street Delaware Chocolate Walk is a tasty experience you won’t want to miss. With your $20 ticket you will visit downtown businesses and receive a treat at each one. Each business thoughtfully prepares a chocolate treat for you to experience their business in a unique, yummy way.

  • Main Street Kent Chocolate Walk – Kent

    A wonderland of chocolate will take place in downtown Kent. Ticket holders will “check in” between 12PM and 4PM at the Destination Kent Visitor Centre (located at 201 E. Erie St.) to pick up their Chocolate Walk maps, “passes,” and bags to collect their chocolate treats. Then, at their leisure, guests can stop at over twenty participating businesses to gather a chocolate surprise while shopping, having lunch, coffee, and/or drinks along the way.

  • Ellen Vetter Chocolate Walk – Portsmouth

    Join Main Street Portsmouth for the Annual Ellen Vetter Chocolate Walk to collect sweet treats and check out our many wonderful shops and restaurants.

  • Beat the Winter Blues with Brews & Wine About Winter – Wellington

    Come enjoy tasting beer and wine with many local brews. We also have a special guest- the Lorain County Health Department who will be serving the non-alcoholic “Responsible Driver”, the winning drink from their zero-proof mix-off. Pre-Sale Tickets are $15 and available at Red Iron and Main Street Wellington. They are $20 at the door. Ticket includes 5 tastes, 5 free raffle tickets, and a chance at the grand prize that includes a stay at Spreng Hous, our downtown Bed and Breakfast. The main host is Red Iron Bar and Grille, but there will be additional stops in other businesses on a mini trail.

February 15

February 16

February 17

February 18

February 21

  • Downtown Tipp City’s Annual Founder’s Affair – Tipp City

    Downtown Tipp City’s Annual Founder’s Affair is going to be a roaring good time. This year’s event will be held on Thursday, February 21st from 6pm-8pm with a speakeasy theme. Gone are the days of prohibition but downtown will come together in the basement of the Tipp City Public Library to celebrate the history of downtown, accomplishments of this past year, and set a vision for the upcoming year for the organization.

  • Vermilion in Bloom Ladies Night – Vermilion

    Mark your calendars, text your friends, reach out to someone new in the community and join us at The Vermilion Boat Club for a fun evening of socializing. This is the event where we ask everyone to show off their culinary skills and bring an appetizer or dessert to share. No pressure! Just delicious fun! A $10.00 donation at the door helps purchase hanging flower baskets for the city

February 22

  • Taste of Troy Trivia Night – Troy

    Test your trivia knowledge while you feast on treats and earn prizes from your favorite downtown stores! Build your own team or be joined with a group when you arrive!

February 23

  • Flashback Dance – Cambridge

    Beat the winter blues and plan to celebrate the evening with the annual Flashback Dance presented by Cambridge Main Street! Making memories on Main Street and join us today!

  • Girls Night Out – Millersburg

    Shopping, great food, live music and lot’s of pampering…that’s what our Girls Night Out is made of. Shops will be highlighting sales, prize drawings and little sister shops for your enjoyment. Pubs will feature live music and drink specials for dancing and late night merrymaking. Shops will be open till 8 PM, Pubs till 1 AM. Punch Cards will be on Sale for $5.00 each. 75% of card punched and turned in makes your eligible for a chance to win one of TWO Coach Purses or one of 14 gift cards from local merchants.

  • Winter Writing Festival – Ravenna

    Do you love to write? Interested in working with other writers or learning more about writing? Come to Main Street Ravenna’s Winter Writing Festival! Enjoy workshops on fiction writing, poetry writing, and essay writing. Learn more about how to write a script and what it takes to build plots and characters and more!

February 28

  • Celebrate Portsmouth Dinner & Auction – Portsmouth

    Join Main Street Portsmouth for an evening of friends and neighbors, celebrating downtown success over drinks and an update from Main Street staff and board members. Throughout the evening, guests are invited to browse the silent auction and bid on items.

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What’s Happening on Main Street – August 2018

Posted by on July 29, 2018 · Leave a Comment 

Recurring Events

  • Take a Hike – Cleveland

    Take a Hike offers six (FREE!) guided walking tours of distinct neighborhoods in downtown Cleveland! Weekly tours explore the Gateway District, University Circle, Warehouse District, Civic Center, Playhouse Square neighborhood and Canal Basin Park in the Flats. Each tour lasts approximately one and a half hours in length, and features actors and actresses portraying historic figures from Cleveland’s past. Check the website for the full schedule of tours.

August 1

August 3

  • Picnic with the Police & Super Hero Day – Cambridge

    Join Cambridge Main Street, local law enforcement, and members of the Southeaster Ohio Ghostbusters for Picnic with the Police. Kids are invited to dress up as their favorite super hero and participate in the super hero training camp. DJ Huffy will play your favorite music, enjoy a hot dog, and have a great time!

  • Concert in the Park & Movie Night – Chardon

    Enjoy an evening of music at Chardon Courthouse Square followed by a screening of Top Gun.

  • First Friday: Cops & Shops – Delaware

    Head downtown and celebrate Delaware’s local heroes! There will be food, activities for children, and vehicles to explore.

  • First Friday: Art Walk – Kent

    Join us for the First Friday Art Walk in downtown Kent! All participating galleries and businesses will stay open until at least 8pm on the first Friday of each month, for all to come enjoy and explore the artwork inside their businesses. Enjoy refreshments, enter in special drawings, view artist demonstrations and participate in activities throughout the downtown district.

  • Front Porch Concert Series – Lakewood

    Join LakewoodAlive on Friday evenings from 7-9 pm this summer for LakewoodAlive’s Front Porch Concert Series! This week features The Corner Store Funk Band. This fun-loving group is sure to delight the audience with a danceable form of music that blends soul, jazz, and rhythm & blues. Attendees are encouraging to bring their family, friends, blankets, chairs and snacks for an entertaining evening at this open-air venue.

  • First Friday: Once Upon a Time – Marietta

    This kid-friendly event is themed for our favorite storybook characters, movies, novels, and more.

  • First Friday: Hometown Heroes – Middletown

    Help us celebrate Middletown’s own Hometown Heroes! Spend an evening with our Police & Fire Department, First Responders and local veterans and soldiers! Police cruisers, fire trucks, k-9 units and more will be there. A chance for the community to meet & greet the men and women who protect us every day. Come show your appreciation. Kids young and old are encouraged to dress up like their favorite heroes!

  • Movie Night: Wonder Woman – Middletown

    Head to downtown Middletown and watch Wonder Woman following First Friday.

  • First Friday: Family Fun Night – Mount Vernon

    Get ready to celebrate those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer with Main Street Mount Vernon. MSMV invites you to explore historic downtown Mount Vernon through live entertainment, classic car cruise-in during June, July, and August, and a variety of local food and shopping, kids’ entertainment, a beer garden, and more.

    Bring your brood to “Family Fun Night”. Kids’ Choice Youth Band will take the main stage with Andrew & Sarah on the South Stage at Buchwald Plaza.

  • First Friday: Putt-Putt Downtown – Tipp City

    Join Downtown Tipp City Partnership for the first annual Putt-Putt adventure course through the shops of Downtown Tipp City! Each participating shop will have their own unique Putt-Putt hole to challenge you along your way. This is family friendly and we encourage everyone to come decked out in your best golf gear!

  • Van Wert Area Community Band Concert – Van Wert

    An evening filled with local talent, the Van Wert Area Community Concert Band performing at Fountain Park.

  • Free Movies in the Park: Hotel for Dogs – Vermilion

    Main Street Vermilion brings another season of free, family-friendly flicks under the stars and riverside at East Exchange Park in the heart of downtown Vermilion. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and your favorite movie snacks.

    In Hotel for Dogs, a foster home that doesn’t allow pets finds 16-year old Andi and her younger brother Bruce turning an abandoned hotel into a home for their dog.

    Help us celebrate Main Street’s upcoming Hot Diggity Dog Day tonight with a dog craft and a few friendly dogs, including Ben, the Main Street Vermilion greeter to welcome you to the movie.

  • First Friday: Hot Air Balloons & BBQ – Wadsworth

    The kick-off to Wadsworth’s Balloon Festival weekend. Get up close to a tethered hot air balloon and baskets. Enjoy barbecue at downtown restaurants and vendors, including The American Legion’s famous Pig Roast.

August 4

  • Antiques in the Alley – Millersburg

    A full day of browsing the streets, stores and alleys of Millersburg for the perfect treasure to take home. Whether you are looking for artwork, yard art, glassware or antique dresser, it can be found here! Stop for lunch at a pub or street vendor-spend the night at one of our hotels or inns-make a weekend of it! Entertainment will abound after dark!

  • Down a River, Down a Beer – Piqua

    99 Craft beers available for tasting, food vendors, and live music!

August 5

  • Chardon Arts Festival – Chardon

    This juried, outdoor show is free to attend and will host over 100 artists both local and out of state, providing a wonderful opportunity for a day of shopping and dining in a park like-setting.

August 6

August 9

  • Rivers, Trails, & Ales Festival – Marietta

    Join us for the 8th Annual Rivers, Trails and Ales Festival in historic downtown Marietta! A full weekend of road and mountain biking, paddling, hiking, trail running, regional craft beers, shenanigans, and general hometown FUN!

    Come find out why National Geographic Adventure Magazine rated Marietta #1 in Ohio for outdoor adventure! Marietta is home to a vibrant outdoor community with hundreds of miles of single-track, multiple rivers and streams and a beautiful historic downtown to tie it all together. Come on down. You might just want to stay for a while!

    The Rivers, Trails and Ales Festival is a family-friendly event open to participants of all ability levels. Most events of the weekend are free to attendees.

August 10

  • Concert in the Park – Chardon

    Enjoy an evening of music at Chardon Courthouse Square.

  • Front Porch Concert Series – Lakewood

    Join LakewoodAlive on Friday evenings from 7-9 pm this summer for LakewoodAlive’s Front Porch Concert Series! This week features FireSide Lakewood, a local quintet that has amassed a large following by playing both classic and current rock tunes in our own acoustic interpretations. Attendees are encouraging to bring their family, friends, blankets, chairs and snacks for an entertaining evening at this open-air venue.

  • Fridays on Prouty – Troy

    Fridays on Prouty is a free concert series and is a collaboration of the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center and Troy Main Street. This week, a Steely Dan tribute band will take the stage for the Fridays on Prouty concert series. This 10-piece Ohio based group called AJA came together to recreate the sounds of one of rock’s most legendary and enigmatic bands with stunning precision and energy. They lay down a tight and groovy rhythm section that handles the full spectrum of Steely beats from “Bodhisattva” to “Babylon Sisters” all with swing and precision.

  • Hidden Spaces – Van Wert

    Hidden Spaces is back! You’ll access to some of the great Hidden Spaces just steps off the sidewalk in Downtown Van Wert.

  • Remember When Rock Was Young Concert – Van Wert

    Craig A. Meyer and the Rocket Band will make you believe you are almost at an Elton John concert. Meyer has toured internationally and recorded with the likes of Frankie Valli and Barry Manilow and has headlined for Princess Cruises around the world. You’ll party into the night as we close out the Fountain Park concerts in a guaranteed flashy style! All Fountain Park Summer Music Series concerts are free & open to the public.

  • Free Movies in the Park: Moana – Vermilion

    Main Street Vermilion brings another season of free, family-friendly flicks under the stars and riverside at East Exchange Park in the heart of downtown Vermilion. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and your favorite movie snacks.

    In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the Demigod Maui reaches Moana’s island, she answers the Ocean’s call to seek out the Demigod to set things right.

August 11

  • Flashback Reunion Dance – Cambridge

    Cambridge Main Street presents a reunion dance! Looking for a way to reconnect with classmates or friends while enjoying classic music? Join us for our Reunion Dance! In town for the Salt Fork Festival? Come spend your Saturday evening with us!

  • Chardon BrewFest – Chardon

    Join us for Chardon’s 7th Annual BrewFest! With over 25 local brewers, onsite food, and fantastic music–it’s summer event that can’t be missed!

  • Run for Suds 5K – Chardon

    The Run for Suds 5k is back again as part of the Chardon Brewfest celebration! Start your day off right with a scenic run through Chardon before heading to The Brewfest. This race features finishers medals, tank tops, and a great spread of food at the finish line compliments of Heinen’s.

  • Wooster Festa Italiana – Wooster

    Come enjoy Italian heritage, food, local artists and crafts, games, concerts and more, as we celebrate the Italian presence in Wooster and Wayne County, which dates back to the second half of the 19th century.

August 12

  • Paws in the Park Pawty – Wooster

    5th Annual Pawty for Dog Swimming and Dog Walking, but mostly all the dogs and their owners swim all afternoon. Chicken dinners, hot dog baskets, ice cream treats, and DJ, with so much more!

August 17

  • Concert in the Park – Chardon

    Enjoy an evening of music at Chardon Courthouse Square.

  • Front Porch Concert Series – Lakewood

    Join LakewoodAlive on Friday evenings from 7-9 pm this summer for LakewoodAlive’s Front Porch Concert Series! This week features Mr. Eric’s Music, a longtime musician who will perform a fun and interactive music program catered towards children. Attendees are encouraging to bring their family, friends, blankets, chairs and snacks for an entertaining evening at this open-air venue.

  • August Cruise In – Wooster

    Main Street Wooster presents our final Concert & Cruise In of the summer. The Cruise In will feature live music from “GL Band.” Food vendors will be on-site with classic cars and street rods.

August 18

  • Cambridge Cruise In Car Show – Cambridge

    Cars and trucks of every shape and size will line Wheeling Ave during the 33rd annual Cambridge Cruise In Car Show.

  • Hops in the Hangar – Middletown

    The First Annual Hops in the Hangar is a unique, craft beer aficionado’s event that will surely take flight at the Middletown Regional Airport. Gathering a blend of craft beer fans and aviation enthusiasts in an airplane hangar, Hops in the Hangar will be an EPIC event here in the tri-state area.

    Beer has never looked so cool as being served in a huge, operating airport hangar- talk about unique ambiance! Hops in the Hangar will feature a wide selection of beer from breweries big and small and showcase a variety of aircraft. The professional skydivers jumping overhead will create an experience few will forget. The evening will be packed with beers, planes, food trucks, music and more.

  • Vermilion Harbour Triathlon & Duathlon – Vermilion

    Hundreds of athletes and spectators descend upon Vermilion to compete in this annual event that tests physical endurance. So whether you’re racing for an overall title or giving multisport racing a try for the first time, the Vermilion Harbour Triathlon/Duathlon is for YOU! The event takes place at Sherod Park, an ideal location for every stage of these swim/bike/run events.

August 19

  • Vermilion Harbour Triathlon & Duathlon – Vermilion

    Hundreds of athletes and spectators descend upon Vermilion to compete in this annual event that tests physical endurance. So whether you’re racing for an overall title or giving multisport racing a try for the first time, the Vermilion Harbour Triathlon/Duathlon is for YOU! The event takes place at Sherod Park, an ideal location for every stage of these swim/bike/run events.

August 24

  • Concert in the Park – Chardon

    Enjoy an evening of music at Chardon Courthouse Square.

  • Front Porch Concert Series – Lakewood

    Join LakewoodAlive on Friday evenings from 7-9 pm this summer for LakewoodAlive’s Front Porch Concert Series! This week features Ernie Krivda, the legendary Cleveland tenor saxophonist. Krivda, now in his fifth decade as a performer, will bring his trademark jazz sound to the stage.  Attendees are encouraging to bring their family, friends, blankets, chairs and snacks for an entertaining evening at this open-air venue.

  • Fridays on Prouty – Troy

    Fridays on Prouty is a free concert series and is a collaboration of the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center and Troy Main Street. This week, enjoy a concert from Hey There Morgan.

  • The Donut Jam – Troy

    Join us in downtown Troy for the sweetest weekend in Ohio! The Donut Jam offers a weekend of music, drinks, and fun.

  • Sounds of Downtown – Wooster

    Come stroll along to wonderful music in Downtown Wooster. Main Street Wooster presents “Sounds of Downtown!” This street music series will feature a variety of musicians and performances throughout the summer season. This session of Sounds of Downtown features Ed Marthey~Piano To Go and Jeremy Clevenger acoustic.

August 25

  • The Great Marietta Marketplace – Marietta

    The Great Marietta Marketplace is a unique, mobile-curated market showcasing the products of local and regional vendors and small businesses. This outdoor marketplace is located just footsteps from downtown, providing visitors the opportunity to browse booths of art, quality handcrafts, vintage goods, and much more!

  • Medina Fest – Medina

    In celebration of the 200th birthday of the City of Medina, Main Street Medina will hold Medina Fest on Saturday, August 25th, from 9am to 4pm. The event will feature a full day of fun, food, music, and activities, celebrating all things Medina! The event is sponsored by PNC, and is admission free.

    Scheduled entertainment will feature Rick Gaudet (acoustic guitar), Jim Gill (guitar), Grady Miller (americana & blues), Swizzle Stick Band (motown/funk), and Danjo Orchestra (big band).

    A Made in Medina showcase bazaar will feature local businesses and artists promoting/selling products made in Medina.

  • Home Grown Tomato Fest – Tipp City

    Head downtown to Canal Lock Park for the 2nd Annual Home Grown Tomato Fest, where tomatoes are the center of attention and all activities are BYOT (bring your own tomato). Local bartenders will be facing off as we see who will be known for having the Best Bloody Mary. This adults only portion of the fest will take place inside the historic Roller Mill. Purchase your tickets to sample and vote. Along with drinks, there will be food trucks offering tomato inspired eats.

  • Trans Am Nationals Cruise-In – Tipp City

    Old Tippecanoe presents the 22nd Annual Trans Am Nationals Cruise-In! FREE for the public to attend and see the cars! Fun Till 9 pm. Trophies Awarded, 50/50 Drawing, Restaurants, Entertainment, Shopping, Walking Tour, and DJ.

  • The Donut Jam – Troy

    Join us in downtown Troy for the sweetest weekend in Ohio! The Donut Jam offers a weekend of music, drinks, and fun.

August 29

  • Taste of Wadsworth – Wadsworth

    One of the largest traditional events, experience the best of Wadsworth at Taste of Wadsworth. There will be 25 food vendors, kids activity, face painting, magician, live music and more! Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information!

August 31

  • Front Porch Concert Series – Lakewood

    Join LakewoodAlive on Friday evenings from 7-9 pm this summer for LakewoodAlive’s Front Porch Concert Series! This week features The Chris Vance Quartet. Led by talented Lakewoodite musician Chris Vance, this seasoned group of musicians consists of friends who have diverse musical backgrounds and specialize in playing jazz music.  Attendees are encouraging to bring their family, friends, blankets, chairs and snacks for an entertaining evening at this open-air venue.

  • Final Friday Shop Hop – Troy

    Downtown stores stay open late the final Friday of the month!

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What’s Happening on Main Street – July 2018

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Recurring Events

  • Fireworks Displays in Ohio

    Looking for even more fireworks displays for Independence Day? Here’s your list. 

  • Main Street Makeovers – Marietta

    We have partnered with Marietta Main Street to invite local business owners and employees in for a free makeover! With your permission, we would like to take before and after photos (after photo in your place of business) and share them to our social media. It would be a great way to cross-promote local businesses and our support for one another.

  • Duck Drop Coloring Contest – Piqua

    The 2018 Duck Drop Coloring Contest is now open! PRIZES: (1st) $50 Cinemark Gift Card; (2nd) Stuffed Ducks for the kids, and in the 13+ division a Duck Adoption for this year’s race; (3rd) Farmers Market Dollars. Entries due to the Mainstreet office by 7/26. Winners announced 8/2.

  • Take a Hike – Cleveland

    Take a Hike offers six (FREE!) guided walking tours of distinct neighborhoods in downtown Cleveland! Weekly tours explore the Gateway District, University Circle, Warehouse District, Civic Center, Playhouse Square neighborhood and Canal Basin Park in the Flats. Each tour lasts approximately one and a half hours in length, and features actors and actresses portraying historic figures from Cleveland’s past. Check the website for the full schedule of tours.

July 1

  • The Dog Days of Summer – Wellington

    A fun event for dogs and the people who love them. Friendly dogs on a non-retractable leash are welcome!
    Play games like Musical Sit [musical chairs with your dog] or a “wet t-shirt” contest. Visit with many local shelters and non profit groups. You may find a “fur-ever” family member and start the adoption process. Enter a contest- like a dog – owner look alike, or best trick etc.
    Cool off in a paddle pool/sprinkler area and plenty of water stations.

July 2

  • Antique Car Festival – Wellington

    Stroll through downtown Wellington’s park and see dozens of Antique [pre-1933] Cars, bicycles, motorcycles and more.
    A mother and son musical group, Uhl Entertainment will be performing music from 1890-1930. The lovely Leslie Simonson will host a Victorian Fashion Show.

July 3

July 4

  • Old Glory Day – Chardon

    Join the bike parade and holiday festivities!

  • Fourth Fest – Piqua

    Head to downtown Piqua for Fourth Fest. This year’s festivities include the bicycle parade, a cornhole tournament, magic show, live music, fireworks, and the reveal of the Piqua music video.

  • Ohio Light Opera Community Pops Concert – Wooster

    Celebrate a glorious 4th with the annual Community Pops Concert, presented by Main Street Wooster and the Ohio Light Opera Orchestra & Chorus. Bring a chair, watch the concert and still have plenty of time to see fireworks at the Kinney Fields.

July 6

  • First Friday: Chalk It for Freedom – Delaware

    Main Street Delaware invites everyone to “Chalk It Up for Freedom!” First Friday sidewalk chalk art event.  Come on down, grab some of the supplied chalk, and join us in decorating our downtown sidewalks with your artwork.

  • First Friday Art Walk – Kent

    Join Main Street Kent for the First Friday Art Walk in downtown Kent! All participating galleries and businesses will stay open until at least 8pm on the first Friday of each month, for all to come enjoy and explore the artwork inside their businesses. Enjoy refreshments, enter in special drawings, view artist demonstrations and participate in activities throughout the downtown district.

  • Front Porch Concert Series – Lakewood

    Join LakewoodAlive on Friday evenings from 7-9 pm this summer for LakewoodAlive’s Front Porch Concert Series! This week features The Rough & Tumble. Prolific songwriters and born-travelers, this folk-Americana duo takes its audience on a musical adventure with the unique sound and energy they bring to every performance. Attendees are encouraging to bring their family, friends, blankets, chairs and snacks for an entertaining evening at this open-air venue.

  • First Friday: Downtown Art Walk – Marietta

    July’s First Friday is Downtown Art Walk. This month, we celebrate the art community in Marietta by highlighting public art, local art groups, local artists, art galleries, and more.

  • First Friday: Ice Cream Social – Middletown

    Join us for July’s First Friday celebration in Downtown Middletown as we throw an old fashioned Ice Cream Social! You will have a SWEET time with fantastic music featuring old fashioned quartets, ragtime music, shopping specials, children’s activities and of course, plenty of ICE CREAM! And we have even better news! You have an excuse to start eating ice cream regularly as “training” for Downtown Middletown’s first ever ICE CREAM EATING CONTEST! Get your game face on!

  • Community Movie Night: Coco – Middletown

    While at the Ice Cream Social, head over to the free showing of Coco at 8 PM.

  • First Friday: Blast from the Past – Mount Vernon

    First Fridays are family-friendly events celebrated on the first Friday of each month, June through September. MSMV invites you to explore historic downtown Mount Vernon through live entertainment, classic car cruise-in during June, July, and August, and a variety of local food and shopping, kids’ entertainment, a beer garden, and more.
    Friday, July 6 will be a “Blast from the Past” with the Unusual Suspects on the main stage and Sarah Goslee Reed & Keen on the South Stage at Buchwald Plaza.

  • First Friday: Wadsworth Art Walk – Wadsworth

    Stroll through downtown Wadsworth, shop small, dine local, and enjoy what participating businesses and organizations offer.
    Highlights of this First Friday are:
    – Face painting station at the Gazebo 5:30-8:30 p.m.
    – Color with Piper The Therapy Dog at the Gazebo 5:30-8:30
    – A lifesize mural in the alley between BIcksler Electronic and The Sub Station
    – Beautifully decorated trees with knitted tree wraps
    – Basket Raffles

July 7

  • LOVE FEST Music Festival – Chardon

    LOVE FEST is an annual open-air music festival that takes place on Chardon Square. LOVE FEST gives stage to the up-and-coming heroes of the next generation of music. We embrace bands from as far way as Canada as well as from our backyard of NE Ohio. Our common ground is excellent music from a variety of genres fresh from the streets of your town, USA & Beyond.
    LOVE is central to all we do as a festival: love of music; love of culture; love for our picturesque hometown; and for the earth we play on. We strive to protect and respect our beautiful environment by minimizing waste as much as possible. LOVE FEST is always free and open to the community.

  • Main Street Sidewalk & Street Sale – Portsmouth

    Join Main Street Portsmouth downtown on July 7, between noon and 5 p.m., as we close Second Street to welcome outside vendors and bring the brick and mortar businesses to the sidewalks, for a day of the sidewalk sales that used to fill our streets. We will also have an inflatable for kids to enjoy while parents shop, as well as music on location.

July 9

  • Historic Preservation Tax Credit Coffees – Ashtabula, Painesville, Chardon, & Cleveland Heights

    Have you been wondering about historic tax credit programs here in Ohio?
    Wondering about the application and review process? Here is an easy introduction to the 20% federal historic tax credit and 25% Ohio historic preservation tax credit which you can use to rehabilitate your historic building.
    Come chat at a quick informal get together to learn about how the historic tax credit programs work and meet the people who manage them.

  • Story Mob – Marietta

    Story Mobs are brand new to the 2018 Cash Mob event lineup. Each Story Mob focuses on telling the stories of 3 different businesses downtown. Participants aren’t expected to shop, unless they want to! Instead, Story Mobbers will hear backstories about each participating business directly from the business owner. Mobbers will enjoy refreshments, live demos, sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes tours, and more thanks to each of our *surprise* participating locations!

July 12

  • Ladies Night Out – Medina

    It’s a night out for the ladies of Medina. Grab some friends and hit the Medina Square for some shopping and socializing fun. Most stores are open later hours, and will be offering special sales and snacks.

July 13

  • Front Porch Concert Series – Lakewood

    Join LakewoodAlive on Friday evenings from 7-9 pm this summer for LakewoodAlive’s Front Porch Concert Series! This week features a talented group of performers representing The Lakewood Music Collective. Attendees are encouraging to bring their family, friends, blankets, chairs and snacks for an entertaining evening at this open-air venue.

  • Downtown Piqua Sidewalk Sales – Piqua

    Out with the old and in with the new!  Be sure to visit downtown Piqua for the legendary sidewalk sales with a huge variety of merchandise at blowout prices.

  • Fridays on Prouty – Troy

    Award winning Nikki D and the Sisters of Thunder will take the stage on July 13 at 7:30 pm for the downtown, Fridays on Prouty concert series. They have a hard-driving rock-influenced gospel-based sound that will drive us home without asking any questions. A supreme highlight of the show is the surprising abandon of the great Nikki D’s steel guitar. The sisters have promised us “You Make Me Want to Shout”, “Change Gonna Come” and “Still the One”, but do not come with any preconceived ideas for what these Sisters of Thunder will accomplish on stage. Just know that you will be lifted to their level, on this summer night, in Troy, Ohio.

  • Fountain Park Summer Music Series – Van Wert

    Head to Fountain Park to hear 60s rock band, The Cyrkle. The Cyrkle was a short-lived American rock and roll band active in the mid-1960s. The group charted two Top 40 hits, “Red Rubber Ball,” and “Turn-Down Day”. In 1966, The Cyrkle was opening for the Beatles on their last U.S. tour. They are now back together and will help you re-live those happy days.

  • Sounds of Downtown – Wooster

    Come stroll along to wonderful music in Downtown Wooster. Main Street Wooster presents “Sounds of Downtown!” This street music series concert will feature Craig Butdorf on steel drums & Karen Alley playing folk music.

July 14

July 15

  • WFDF 2018 World Ultimate Club Championships – Lebanon

    Join Main Street Lebanon is cheering for 128 teams from 36 countries during the 2018 World Ultimate Club Championships at the Lebanon Sports Complex.

July 16

  • WFDF 2018 World Ultimate Club Championships – Lebanon

    Join Main Street Lebanon is cheering for 128 teams from 36 countries during the 2018 World Ultimate Club Championships at the Lebanon Sports Complex.

July 17

  • WFDF 2018 World Ultimate Club Championships – Lebanon

    Join Main Street Lebanon is cheering for 128 teams from 36 countries during the 2018 World Ultimate Club Championships at the Lebanon Sports Complex.

July 18

  • Summer Concert on the Square – Chardon

    Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a fabulous evening of music and fun for the entire family on the historic Chardon Square! Nearly 175 musicians will be performing! The Blizzard Youth Winds play at 7:00pm with the Lake Effect Concert Band immediately following. Come early and enjoy small musical groups on the square before the concert. Make an evening of it by packing a picnic dinner or visiting food trucks.

  • Walk & Dine – Cleveland

    Experience the essence of downtown in the Gateway District as you tour fantastic sites, enjoy delicious food pairings from neighborhood restaurants and relax in the company of friends, family and co-workers.  Explore Downtown Cleveland residences and cultural destinations while enjoying delicious food tastings paired with Butcher and Brewer beers and selected wine.
    Tickets are on sale now via Eventbrite.

  • WFDF 2018 World Ultimate Club Championships – Lebanon

    Join Main Street Lebanon is cheering for 128 teams from 36 countries during the 2018 World Ultimate Club Championships at the Lebanon Sports Complex.

July 19

  • Knowing Your Home: Hands-On Window Repair Workshop – Lakewood

    Join LakewoodAlive and Lakewood Hardware for our hands-on window repair workshop. Repairing a window is not only energy efficient and environmentally friendly, but it also helps to keep the historic look and feel of your wonderfully old home. Rotted frames, deteriorated sashes and leaky frames can generally be fixed in window restoration — even a rotting window isn’t necessarily too far gone for restoration. Glenn Palmer will be leading the evening and working with class participants to check window sashes, identify parts of the window, learn simple window repairs such as sash repair, glazing, sash cord repair etc.
    Knowing Your Home is an educational series focused on best sustainability and home maintenance practices empowering homeowners to tackle necessary repairs and improvements.

  • Wayne County Historical Society Summer Community Band Concert – Wooster

    Wayne County Historical Society Summer Community Band is presenting a concert in front of “Everything Rubbermaid” in Downtown Wooster. They will be playing “fun” songs – marches, show tunes, patriotic songs, etc. The band will be performing under the baton of Mr. Randy Claes. Spectators will need to bring their own lawn chairs.

  • WFDF 2018 World Ultimate Club Championships – Lebanon

    Join Main Street Lebanon is cheering for 128 teams from 36 countries during the 2018 World Ultimate Club Championships at the Lebanon Sports Complex.

July 20

  • Front Porch Concert Series – Lakewood

    Join LakewoodAlive on Friday evenings from 7-9 pm this summer for LakewoodAlive’s Front Porch Concert Series! This week features Mimi Arden, a talented indie rock band from Cleveland with influences in folk and soul music. Attendees are encouraging to bring their family, friends, blankets, chairs and snacks for an entertaining evening at this open-air venue.

  • Fridays on Prouty – Troy

    Higgins and Madewell will bring their version of “Hippie Country that Rocks” to Prouty Plaza on Friday, July 20th at 7:30 pm. Both Erin and Jeff have had a broad musical background and their selections can range from Johnny Cash to Janis Joplin. Erin Higgins’ incredible vocal range and deep relationship to the lyrics carries out the story of their music as Jeff Madewell’s masterful acoustic guitar completes the interpretation. Erin says: “It’s really a blend of all different genres, He comes from more of a rock and metal background, and I tend to go more towards country and folk. We both like the blues, so there aren’t many styles you won’t hear us play…” Like Johnny and June, these two were just meant to make music together.

  • Fountain Park Summer Music Series – Van Wert

    Head to Fountain Park to hear Summer Breezin’ and enjoy the music of Seals & Croft and America, this will be a magical evening for you. You’ll be amazed that you recall every song of these two biggest soft rock bands of its era. It’s going to be the perfect summer concert.

  • Free Movies in the Park – Vermilion

    Main Street Vermilion brings another season of free, family-friendly flicks under the stars and riverside at East Exchange Park in the heart of downtown Vermilion. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and your favorite movie snacks. Or walk over to Poppin’ Around at 5491 Liberty and get a bag of free popcorn from this popular merchant. Movies start at dusk
    The adventures of Gru, Lucy, their adorable daughters-Margo, Edith and Agnes-and the Minions continue in Despicable Me 3 (PG).

  • WFDF 2018 World Ultimate Club Championships – Lebanon

    Join Main Street Lebanon is cheering for 128 teams from 36 countries during the 2018 World Ultimate Club Championships at the Lebanon Sports Complex.

July 21

  • Movie Night: Coco – Chardon

    Join us for a free movie night on the Square!

  • Rock Piqua! Riverfront Concert Series – Piqua 

    At Lock 9 Park in downtown Piqua, Piqua comes alive with music, food and fun.

  • The Downtown Wine & Dine Walk – Portsmouth

    The Main Street Portsmouth Wine and Dine Walk Brought to you by Patties and Pints. This event creates an opportunity for the community to come and enjoy the exciting parts of life by exploring retailers while enjoying exquisite wine, and trying appetizers from some of the best restaurants downtown offers. Guests will make their way through stops, going between retailers with wine onsite and restaurants serving food.

  • 4th Annual Town Creek Live – Van Wert

    The Wassenberg Art Park will be complete in time for this year’s Town Creek Live! A unique festival with a blend of performing art, interactive visual art, music, gourmet food and silliness is just what you ordered, right here at home. Main Street Van Wert and the Wassenberg Art Center team up every year to power this growing event.
    Joining us this year is Woodland Sky Group, who will perform (2) Lakota Pow Wows, U.R.B of Fort Wayne for some afternoon jam music and popular Toledo band The 25s! Don’t forget gourmet food trucks, the Duck Derpy (up to $1500 winnings!). Ducks on sale now! Town Creek Grow, a giant field of sunflowers in our gallery and Scrubby Bubble the art & sound car will be giving visitors rides around the expanded festival area.
    Adopt a duckie for a chance to win $1500 and other prizes in the annual Town Creek Duck Derpy. Proceeds of duck sales are shared between Main Street Van Wert, the Wassenberg Art Center and a community charity.
    Plenty of gourmet food trucks, great, live musical acts. Experience our interactive, Art Exhibit. Each year is something new. Caricature artists, interactive art projects and much more.

July 22

  • Chalk it Up! – Vermilion

    Starting at noon, watch as the roads and walks along Main Street begin filling up with bright chalk drawings created by local artistic talent. This year, look for storybook characters and all sorts of “nods” to reading! Enjoy some family and kid-friendly interactive opportunities, too as you watch the streets transform.
    At 3PM, you’re invited to Victory Park for a free, community-wide picnic to celebrate 100 years of Ritter Public Library. Enjoy hot dogs and hamburgers freshly prepared by the Lions Club and cupcakes from Vermilion’s Small Town Sweets. A free concert in the park begins at 6PM starring Emily Keener, local talent and American Idol contestant.
    Stroll this “middle-of-the-road” gallery of expression as you come downtown to shop and dine for the evening.

July 25

  • Farm to Table – Painesville

    This is the Fifth Farm to Table for the Downtown Painesville Organization. Local Chefs creating dishes from local produce and protein. The event will have stations set-up for each of the chefs and guests will have an opportunity to taste each of the creations. Included in the price of the event are signature cocktails, beer, wine, food, and entertainment from HorseFeathers.

July 26

  • Taste of Downtown Wooster – Wooster

    Taste of Downtown is sure to feature something for everyone. Food tastings from your favorite downtown restaurants, live music, and a beer/wine garden!

July 27

  • The Race That Shall Not Be Named – Kent

    This noncompetitive* 5 ¾ K Fun Run (or walk) will take participants on a magical journey through the Kent State campus at dusk on Friday, July 27 to kick off Wizardly World of Kent 2018. The run will begin at 7:30pm under the arch on the Lester Lefton Esplanade, taking runners on a spellbinding loop though some of Kent State’s most magnificent places. Participants are highly encouraged to dress in magically themed costumes, and several photo opportunities will be located along the course for selfies and group pictures.

  • Front Porch Concert Series – Lakewood

    Join LakewoodAlive on Friday evenings from 7-9 pm this summer for LakewoodAlive’s Front Porch Concert Series! This week features Drumplay, a percussion-based band that brings a unique sound to each live performance. Attendees are encouraging to bring their family, friends, blankets, chairs and snacks for an entertaining evening at this open-air venue.

  • Final Friday Shop Hop – Troy

    Head to downtown Troy  on the final Friday of each month as downtown stores stay open late!

  • Fridays on Prouty – Troy

    Bring your dancing shoes and enjoy a concert from a cappella group Phonic Uproar!

  • Fountain Park Summer Music Series – Van Wert

    Head to Fountain Park and hear Kaitlyn Baker. This young American country music singer and songwriter was raised in Wise County Virginia where her father and grandfather worked in the coal mines. You’re going to love listening to this new up and coming country girl many have hailed as the new “coal miner’s daughter.”

  • Free Movies in the Park – Vermilion

    Main Street Vermilion brings another season of free, family-friendly flicks under the stars and riverside at East Exchange Park in the heart of downtown Vermilion. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and your favorite movie snacks. Or walk over to Poppin’ Around at 5491 Liberty and get a bag of free popcorn from this popular merchant. Movies start at dusk
    In The Emoji Movie (PG), Gene, a multi-expressional emoji, sets out on a journey to become a normal emoji.

July 28

  • Wizardly World of Kent – Kent

    Magic and wizard fans of all ages…join us at this FREE event in the City of Kent! (Some paid activities will also be available.) Main Street Kent is hosting this event in partnership with Akron Children’s Hospital. Festivities will include costume contests, live music, a scavenger hunt, magic shows, photo opportunities, food trucks, vendor booths (licensed and hand-crafted merchandise) and more.

  • Knowing Your Home: Generators 101 Workshop – Lakewood

    Join LakewoodAlive and Cleveland Lumber Company for a workshop dedicated to learning all about generators.
    Our workshop will focus on educating folks on the very most basics of generators:
    – what are they?
    – Different styles
    – What situations do they work best?
    – How much can they energize?
    – We will then move on to the topic of how they work and learn more about their everyday maintenance.
    – Lastly, we will be focusing on the safety aspect of owning and using a generators during emergencies.
    Our goal is help folks decide if a generator is right for them and if it is, what type would work best for their situation.
    Knowing Your Home is an educational series focused on best sustainability & home maintenance practices empowering residents to tackle necessary repairs and improvements.

  • Thunderfest Cruise-in – Middletown

    Join us for the 6th Annual Thunderfest Cruise-In in downtown Middletown. This event is a free for all. Calling all classic cars, hot rods, street rods, rat roads, pulling tractors, motorcycles and MORE! Hourly cackle fest – ear plugs recommended! Come spend the day exploring unique cars, boutiques and eateries in historic Downtown Middletown!

July 29

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What’s Happening on Main Street – March 2018

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March 1

  • Celebrate Portsmouth Dinner & Auction – Portsmouth

    Celebrate Portsmouth at the Southern Ohio Medical Center Friends Center. We’re excited for an evening of friends and neighbors, celebrating downtown success over drinks and an update from Main Street staff and board. Dinner will be served at 7, and will feature a smoked brisket meal from the Scioto Ribber. Music will be performed live by Mr. Andy Russell. Throughout the evening, guests are invited to browse the silent auction and bid on items.

  • SIEDC Annual Meeting – Tiffin

    Join us for the Annual Meeting of the Seneca Industrial and Economic Development Corp. You will have the opportunity to network with more than 300 attendees, hear the exciting results from 2017, and listen to plans for this coming year as we look to “Focus on the Future.”

March 2

  • First Friday: March for ART – Delaware

    Main Street Delaware‘s March First Friday event includes 31 local galleries exhibiting artwork from Delaware City Schools. The official ‘Gallery Opening’ will be held in participating locations on First Friday in March and the exhibit will remain up in the downtown for your perusal through the end of the month.  Come downtown to see what the young artists in our community have been creating!  

  • First Friday: Nonprofit Night – Marietta

    March’s First Friday is Nonprofit Night. Local nonprofits will either be paired with downtown businesses or setup space on the Armory lawn to showcase their mission, recruit volunteers, and highlight their impact in Marietta.

  • Music for the Cause – Marietta

    Music for the Cause is a quarterly event hosted by The Adelphia Music Hall to support local musicians and local nonprofits at the same time. This live show highlights the best musicians our area has to offer AND thanks to these local musicians, they’ve donated their time to support the mission of a local organization working hard to strengthen our community.
    March 2018’s Music for the Cause featured nonprofit is Marietta Main Street, a local organization dedicated solely to the revitalization of downtown Marietta. From downtown beautification to historic preservation, economic development, public art, marketing & promotions, and events, Main Street covers it all!

  • First Friday: Girl Scout Cookie Walk & Wine Pairing – Middletown

    Who doesn’t LOVE Girl Scout Cookies?! Come join us in historic downtown Middletown for a family-friendly Cookie Walk! After checking in at the beautiful Windamere, you will walk to different shops, eateries and establishments to get 8 different Girl Scout cookies. As an added bonus, there will be a “Cookie Scavenger Hunt”. Find the hidden cookies in Downtown businesses and redeem your passport back at the Windamere before you leave for a free box of Girl Scout Cookies (flavors vary) to take home! We can’t promise you will burn more calories than you consume, but it will be a fun-filled night for cookie lovers of all ages.
    For our 21 and older friends, each “Cookie Stop” will have a specially selected wine pairing available for purchase (not included in ticket price, sold separately at each location). Girl Scout cookie in one hand……paired wine in another…….does it get any better?!
    PS: We hear that Cookie Monster will be Downtown for a special guest appearance and looking for cookies himself…..be sure to snag your tickets before they’re gone!

  • St. Paddy’s Beer Crawl – Tipp City

    Let’s all kick off March with our 2nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Themed Beer Crawl around Downtown Tipp City! Come out wearing your green and crawl around sampling beers in shops, restaurants, and other establishments around town. Everything will be in walking distance.

  • First Friday: Downtown Mini Golf – Wadsworth

    All ages are invited to come downtown and enjoy free putt-putt golf inside of downtown Wadsworth businesses and organizations! Putt at least 18 holes (in any order) and drop your completed scorecard in the “Scorecard Box” at the FirstMerit Bank Building to be entered in a drawing to win prizes!

March 3

  • Girls’ Night Out: It’s Your Lucky Night – Lebanon

    It’s time to come to downtown Lebanon to shop, dine, and have fun! Special VIP Bag Includes: Coupons, Items, VIP Punch Card, Extra chances to WIN $100 Lebanon Bucks, Special drawing for VIP BASKET. Limit of 100 VIP Shopper Bags available, so get yours today.

March 5

  • Story Mob – Marietta

    Story Mobs are brand new to the 2018 Cash Mob event lineup. Each Story Mob focuses on telling the stories of 3 different businesses downtown. Participants aren’t expected to shop, unless they want to! Instead, Story Mobbers will hear backstories about each participating business directly from the business owner. Mobbers will enjoy refreshments, live demos, sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes tours, and more thanks to each of our *surprise* participating locations!

March 8

  • Knowing Your Home: Making a Sound Investment Workshop – Lakewood

    Join LakewoodAlive for the kick-off workshop of the 2018 Knowing Your Home season. We will be hosting a panel discussion focused on the process of larger home improvement projects.
    Our homes are 80 plus years old, well built, and just plain amazing structures. Sometimes the layout, design or asthetics just don’t fit with the needs of the house and family. Larger projects can be daunting and often times people don’t know where to start or they get stuck. Have no fear, this discussion will help shed light and perspective on larger home improvement projects, giving you the strength and encouragement to move forward.

March 9

  • Downtown Portsmouth Lucky Clover Contest – Portsmouth

    Main Street Portsmouth is proud to present the first ever Lucky Clover Contest! Shop downtown the week leading into the Seven Nations Celtic Club St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration, between March 9 and March 17, for a chance to win $250 in gift cards to downtown restaurants.
    Pick up a lucky clover card while shopping and get it stamped at three downtown businesses, after a purchase of $5 or more, to enter the raffle.

March 10

  • 2018 Medina Beer Fest – Medina

    Join us for the most fun suds fest of the year! The Medina Beer Fest returns to Weymouth County Club for an evening of music, raffles, great food, a few surprises, and beer! Lots of beer! All paid guests receive a commemorative mini pilsner glass. Make sure to bring along some cash to buy tickets for the grand prize raffle–a cooler full of over 60 bottles of craft beer!
    Tickets will be available that evening at the door (check or cash preferred), or by calling Main Street Medina at 330-722-6186.

  • Second Saturday: Make & Take – Mount Vernon

    Join Downtown Main Street Mount Vernon for the March Second Saturday! Many of our downtown merchants have talented artists that are willing to teach you their craft as well as having many amazing gifts for sale – for yourself or someone you love! All classes are less than a half hour and cost $5 – please RSVP to make sure supplies are available for you!

March 15

  • Knowing Your Home: All About Fireplaces Workshop – Lakewood

    This workshop, new to the KYH lineup, will focus on everything that you need to know about your fireplace. Our presenter will review how to ensure that your fireplace is working in a safe manner and will also highlight all of the parts of a fireplace and how they work. We will then cover how to maintain your fireplace, how often and how maintenance is performed for both gas and wood burning fireplaces. We will talk about converting or upgrading your fireplace. Finally, we will also highlight options that are available to homes that currently do not have a fireplace system and cover the steps and costs of what is it takes to install them.

  • 1st Quarter Happy Hour – Mount Vernon

    Downtown Mount Vernon is growing, and we’d like to meet other talented enthusiasts at our networking happy hour! Join us for a casual meet and greet networking event to get to know our members and learn what sets downtown Mount Vernon apart. Stay for a little, or stay for awhile; cash bar and appetizers are available.

March 17

March 24

  • Easter Eggstravaganza – Wadsworth

    Children ages 10 and under can collect free plastic Easter eggs filled with candy at participating businesses in downtown Wadsworth March 24 during the Easter Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information!

March 30

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What’s Happening on Main Street – February 2018

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February 2

  • First Friday: Date Night – Delaware

    During the most romantic month of the year, celebrate a “Date Night” with Main Street Delaware for February’s First Friday! Downtown businesses will offer BOGO specials, two-for-one deals, pairings and more! Grab a friend, partner, spouse, child, or group and head to downtown Delaware for your date!

  • First Friday: Wine & Chocolate Walk – Marietta

    February’s First Friday is Wine & Chocolate Walk! Downtown businesses will feature exclusive specials and promotions uplifting the season of love for all visitors to downtown for this event.

  • First Friday: Live, Love, Middletown – Middletown

    Let’s spread some love this February First Friday during “LIVE, LOVE, MIDDLETOWN”! Wear your Middletown sweatshirt, hats and more and show your Middie Pride! Come celebrate our Downtown and enjoy dinner, drinks and shopping!  Then, be sure to meet up with us in the front room of Triple Moon Coffee Company, located at 1100 Central Ave, during First Friday to help us HEART BOMB downtown Middletown! We are going to show our downtown buildings just how much we LOVE them by making them an extra special Valentine.

  • Downtown Tipp City Chocolate Walk – Tipp City

    Tickets for Downtown Tipp City’s 3rd Annual Chocolate Walk are on sale now! Held annually on the First Friday in February, this is a fantastic date night or friends night out. You will receive around 15-20 different chocolate themed treats as you stop in each store in Downtown Tipp City.
    Come tour the town while getting rewarded!

  • First Friday: Soup-er Bowl – Wadsworth

    Stroll through downtown Wadsworth for delicious soup samples, food, music, art, games, activities, and fun!
    Event central is at The Strand, where you can get warm, grab a water, sit and enjoy live music provided by ORMACO, enjoy soup provided by The Village of St. Edward, paint a mug from Kathryn’s Craft Closet ($15-all materials and firing included), and more!
    After you’ve sampled some delicious soups, head to The Strand to vote for your favorite soup in downtown Wadsworth. One name will be drawn to win a $25 “Sub and Pizza Station” gift card! (Winner chosen and contacted after event). The Old First Merit Bank Building will have soup, a station to make your very own soup mix, and kid’s activities! Girl Scouts will be there to take cookie orders.

February 3

  • 10th Annual Main Street Vermilion Ice-A-Fair – Vermilion

    The 10th Annual Main Street Vermilion Ice-A-Fair is a day-long winter event for the entire family filled with glistening sculptures, ice carving demos and more! Easily walkable or tour by Lolly the Trolley for $2 a rider or $5 for a family. You’ll find more than 30 shops, restaurants and pubs open to welcome visitors. You’re certain to bump into Jolly the Snowman and Pete the Penguin on the street as you enjoy your day in downtown Vermilion.
    Add a visit to Ritter Public Library to experience Friends of Library Chocolate Festival from 10AM-1PM. Sample chocolate confections to your heart’s content for 50 cents a taste. Stop in at Main Street Vermilion throughout the day to warm up with refreshments and take a chance on an exciting array of raffle baskets.
    The day’s events end at 6PM with a towering display of Fire & Ice in the center of town at Exchange Park. Enjoy this beautiful mix of music, flames and ice that constantly shifts in shape and texture. Will the fire outlast the ice or will the ice quell the fire? You’ll be the first to find out!

  • Meltdown Party – Vermilion

    Following the Ice-A-Fair, join Main Street Vermilion for a “Meltdown” after party, 7PM at the Vermilion Boat Club, just a short walk from the center of Downtown. For $25 a person, enjoy music, hors doeurves and a cash bar. Relax around the fireplace and enjoy a great view of the river.

February 5

February 9

  • Mardi Crawl – Kent

    Join us for the first ever Kent Mardi Crawl! Participants will get freebies at each stop — beads, masks and more! Visit as many bars as you wish throughout the night, and get your pass punched at each one (no purchase required); if you visit at least 5 of the 10 participating locations, drop your pass in the contest entry box at Water Street Tavern (132 S. Water St.) for a chance to win one of our great prizes!

  • Main Street Van Wert Chocolate Walk – Van Wert

    The Chocolate Walk will begin at the Main Street Van Wert office to pick up a special Chocolate Bag, a chocolate treat from DeBrand Fine Chocolates, and a map of the downtown stops. Then relax and savor the evening while strolling at one’s leisure through the participating businesses downtown. Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride up and down Main Street.
    Following the Chocolate Walk, visit Van Wert Represents! at the Wassenberg Art Center . An opening party will be held serving homemade soups and freshly baked bread, and featuring live music along with our wine and chocolate pairings.

February 10

  • Second Saturday Chocolate Walk – Chardon

    You won’t want to miss Chardon’s first Annual Chocolate Walk! Shop, sample, and see all that Chardon has to offer! Hop from participating restaurants to businesses to shops for sweet treats and special offers. Ticket price includes a treat at each stop, your Chardon tote to carry them, and a special map/shopping pass for the day. Each participant also receives a raffle ticket for our prize drawings–with the opportunity for more tickets at every stop. Grab your friends and have some fun!

  • Chocolate Walk – Kent

    Enjoy collecting unique chocolate treats from over 20 of our downtown businesses!  Head out on the town to shop, eat, and collect your chocolate treats! All participants will be entered to win the grand prize: dinner for two at the Nineteen 10 restaurant and an overnight stay at the Kent State Hotel & Conference Center.

  • Downtown Portsmouth Chocolate Walk – Portsmouth

    Join us downtown for the Annual Ellen Vetter Chocolate Walk. The walk starts at Port City, where participants will receive their bags and walking maps, before enjoying a day of chocolaty treats and friends at around 30 stops.

  • A Fine Art Show| A Fine Art Sale – Tipp City

    Visit downtown Tipp City for an exhibition of fine art, and take some home too.

  • Main Street Merchants Sweet Sidewalk Sales – Van Wert

    Join Main Street Van Wert for a local shopping experience with Sweet Sidewalk Sales. Walk from store to store and enjoy new designs, great sales, and unique shops you can only find in Downtown Van Wert.

February 15

  • Downtown Celebration – Marietta

    Marietta Main Street’s annual Downtown Celebration uplifts the heart of our community: downtown. Join us at The Adelphia Music Hall as we reflect on 2017 and highlight accomplishments of our downtown businesses, community leaders, organizations and more. Mix & mingle while enjoying appetizers, a cash bar, and live music.

February 16

  • 24th Medina Ice Festival – Medina

    Bundle up for the amazing Medina Ice Festival! Admission is free, and there is free parking around the district and behind the County Courthouse. All works will be on view as they are created.
    Friday, Feb 16th: Speed carving at 5:30, 6:00, and 6:30pm. Fire & Ice Tower lighting at 7pm
    Saturday, Feb 17th: Individual Carving Competition, 1-4pm
    Sunday, Feb 18th: Team Carving Competition, 12-4pm

February 17

  • 24th Medina Ice Festival – Medina

    Bundle up for the amazing Medina Ice Festival! Admission is free, and there is free parking around the district and behind the County Courthouse. All works will be on view as they are created.
    Friday, Feb 16th: Speed carving at 5:30, 6:00, and 6:30pm. Fire & Ice Tower lighting at 7pm
    Saturday, Feb 17th: Individual Carving Competition, 1-4pm
    Sunday, Feb 18th: Team Carving Competition, 12-4pm

February 18

  • 24th Medina Ice Festival – Medina

    Bundle up for the amazing Medina Ice Festival! Admission is free, and there is free parking around the district and behind the County Courthouse. All works will be on view as they are created.
    Friday, Feb 16th: Speed carving at 5:30, 6:00, and 6:30pm. Fire & Ice Tower lighting at 7pm
    Saturday, Feb 17th: Individual Carving Competition, 1-4pm
    Sunday, Feb 18th: Team Carving Competition, 12-4pm

February 22

February 24

  • Loving Lakewood: Superheroes Unite – Lakewood

    Fight crime and have a great time! Everyone has a superhero inside of them waiting to be discovered. Here’s your chance to unlock your inner Hulk. Guests are heroically invited to assume their secret identities and defend the universe at LakewoodAlive’s annual winter fundraiser for a powerfully good time in a historic Downtown Lakewood venue.

  • Girls Night Out – Millersburg

    Girls just wanna have fun…and Millersburg is where to have it! They will be open and ready to pamper you 4 to 8pm. But, the fun certainly does not stop at 8-the pubs are going to be rocking long into the night! Make it a true adventure and spend the night….why not have someone ELSE cook breakfast the morning after!

February 26

  • Restaurant & Retail Week – Wooster

    Head downtown for Main Street Wooster’s take on restaurant week with special $10 lunch & $20 dinner menus at select restaurants and deals in downtown shops. Check their website for up-to-date restaurant menu offerings.

February 27

  • Taste of Troy Trivia Night – Troy

    Test your trivia knowledge while you feast on treats and earn prizes from your favorite downtown stores! Build your own team or be joined with a group when you arrive!

  • Restaurant & Retail Week – Wooster

    Head downtown for Main Street Wooster’s take on restaurant week with special $10 lunch & $20 dinner menus at select restaurants and deals in downtown shops. Check their website for up-to-date restaurant menu offerings.

February 28

  • Restaurant & Retail Week – Wooster

    Head downtown for Main Street Wooster’s take on restaurant week with special $10 lunch & $20 dinner menus at select restaurants and deals in downtown shops. Check their website for up-to-date restaurant menu offerings.

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What's Happening on Main Street – April 2017

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April 8

  • Second Saturday: Easter Egg Hunt – Mount Vernon

    Come visit downtown Mount Vernon and bring the children to hunt for Easter eggs.

  • Spring Shop Hop – Tipp City

    Come see what’s new in downtown Tipp City at the Downtown Merchants’ Spring Shop Hop.

  • Eggstravaganza – Wadsworth

    Visit shops in downtown Wadsworth to collect Easter eggs and the chance to win prizes.

April 13

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April 28

April 29

  • Clean Your Block Party – Delaware

    Main Street Delaware, the Delaware General Health District, and the City of Delaware are teaming up to have a “Clean Your Block Party”. Come join the party!

 

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