Events

Van Wert County Events

Discover festivals, fairs, theater, and more events in Van Wert County!

The Peony Festival is what made Van Wert famous, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to events in Van Wert County. Our community boasts many exciting events, like rodeos, community festivals, Van Wert LIVE and more. You’ll want to bookmark this page, so you can always check back to see what weekend events are around the corner. We are constantly updating this page with the latest things to do, so we’ll make sure you never miss the excitement of events in Van Wert County.

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Time: 1:00AM
Date: Thursday, October 3rd 2024
Location: Wassenberg Art Center 214 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891

Millions of pictures are taken every day, enjoy some on display at The Wassenberg Photography Show.

Wassenberg Art Center (times vary, please check website)
Time: 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Date: Thursday, October 3rd 2024 - Thursday, October 3rd 2024
Location: Wassenberg Art Center 214 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891
Wassenberg Art Show Photography Show
Time: 7:30PM - 9:00PM
Date: Friday, October 4th 2024 - Friday, October 4th 2024
Location: Niswonger Performing Arts Center 10700 St. Rt. 118 Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert LIVE presents Yonder Mountain
Time: 12:00AM - 12:00AM
Date: Saturday, October 5th 2024 - Sunday, October 6th 2024
Location: Lincoln Ridge Farms 6588 Pollock Rd. Convoy, OH 45832

Pumpkin Chuckin', Pumpkin picking, Kids activities, food and much more!
PLEASE CHECK TIMES ON THEIR WEBSITE FOR DAY TO DAY HOURS!

Lincoln Ridge Farms Pumpkin Festival
Time: 11:00AM - 6:00PM
Date: Saturday, October 5th 2024 - Saturday, October 5th 2024
Location: Lincoln Ridge Farms 6588 Pollock Road Convoy, OH 45832
Lincoln Ridge Farms Pumpkin Festival
Time: 7:30PM - 9:00PM
Date: Saturday, October 5th 2024 - Saturday, October 5th 2024
Location: Niswonger Performing Arts Center 10700 St. Rt. 118 Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert LIVE presents The Texas Tenors
Time: 11:30AM - 3:00PM
Date: Sunday, October 6th 2024 - Saturday, October 26th 2024
Location: Van Wert County Fairgrounds 1055 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891
Stateline Smackdown @ Van Wert County Fair
Time: 12:00PM - 6:00PM
Date: Sunday, October 6th 2024 - Sunday, October 6th 2024
Location: Lincoln Ridge Farms 6588 Pollack Rd. Convoy, OH 45832
Lincoln Ridge Pumpkin Festival
Time: 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Date: Thursday, October 10th 2024 - Thursday, October 10th 2024
Location: Van Wert Jr. Fair Building 1055 Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891
Community Health Professionals Beacon of Hope Dinner
Time: 5:30PM
Date: Thursday, October 10th 2024
Location: Van Wert County Jr. Building 220 Fox Road Van Wert, OH 45891
Community Health Professionals Beacon of Hope Banquet
Time: 7:30PM - 9:00PM
Date: Thursday, October 10th 2024 - Thursday, October 10th 2024
Location: Van Wert Niswonger Performing Arts Center 10700 St. Rt. 118 Van Wert, OH 45891

Charlie Berens is a comedian, a NY Times Bestselling Author and creator of Manitowac Minute.

Van Wert LIVE Charlie Berens
Time: 7:30PM - 9:30PM
Date: Thursday, October 10th 2024 - Thursday, October 10th 2024
Location: Niswonger Performing Arts Center 10700 St. Rt. 118 Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert LIVE presents Charlie Berens
Time: 12:00AM - 12:00AM
Date: Saturday, October 12th 2024 - Sunday, October 13th 2024
Location: Lincoln Ridge Farms 6688 Pollock Road Convoy, OH 45832

Please check their website for daily hours as they vary for this festival.

Lincoln Ridge Farms Pumpkin Festival
Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Date: Saturday, October 12th 2024 - Saturday, October 12th 2024
Location: Van Wert County Jr. Fair Building 1055 Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert County Humane Society Bag Bingo
Time: 9:00AM
Date: Saturday, October 12th 2024
Location: Van Wert County Jr. Fair Building 1055 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert County Animal Shelter Bag BINGO
Time: 4:00PM - 6:30PM
Date: Saturday, October 12th 2024 - Saturday, October 12th 2024
Location: Van Wert County Historical Society 602 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891

BBQ Chicken Fundraiser to be held from 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

VW Historical Society BBQ Chicken Fundraiser
Time: 7:30PM - 9:30PM
Date: Sunday, October 13th 2024 - Sunday, October 13th 2024
Location: Niswonger Performing Arts Center 10700 St. Rt. 118 Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert LIVE presents Robert Cray Band
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Date: Wednesday, October 16th 2024 - Wednesday, October 16th 2024
Location: YWCA 408 Main Street Van Wert, OH 45891

FREE! Learn how to protect and defend yourself during this two hour class.

YWCA Self Defense Class
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Date: Wednesday, October 16th 2024 - Wednesday, October 16th 2024
Location: YWCA 408 E. Main Street Van Wert, OH 45891

Take a tip, or a few and learn how to defend yourself at anytime. Self-care is important, and this class allows you to become more confident if you are ever needing to defend your honor.

YWCA Self Defense Class
Time: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Date: Friday, October 18th 2024 - Saturday, October 19th 2024
Location: Van Wert County Fairgrounds 1055 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891

Three exciting areas with extra special items everywhere. Two days of vendors, fall food, and more.

Apple Festival/Harvest Happenings/Dairy Barn Emporium
Time: 12:00AM - 12:00AM
Date: Saturday, October 19th 2024 - Friday, September 20th 2024
Location: Lincoln Ridge Farms 6588 Pollack Rd. Convoy, OH 45832

Continue to link to their website to verify hours as they can change during the festival.

Lincoln Ridge Farms Pumpkin Festival
Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Date: Saturday, October 19th 2024 - Saturday, October 19th 2024
Location: Statewide Ford 1108 W. Main St. Van Wert, OH 45891

All our pets deserve the best, and being lost is a sad and scary place to be as a pet and as the owner. $10 only at this special event from VW County Humane Society with the help of their friends from Statewide Ford.

Van Wert County Humane Society Microchip @ Statewide Ford
Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Date: Saturday, October 19th 2024 - Saturday, October 19th 2024
Location: Statewide Ford Van Wert, OH 45891

Our furry friends never want to be lost, this event is both an adoption and chipping event for the loves of your life covered in fur! Register your pet at their link.

Van Wert County Animal Shelter with Statewide Ford
Time: 11:00AM - 7:00PM
Date: Saturday, October 19th 2024 - Saturday, October 19th 2024
Location: Lincoln Ridge Farms 6588 Pollack Road Convoy, OH 45832

There is more to do than you can imagine, so

Lincoln Ridge Pumpkin Fall Festival
Time: 5:45PM
Date: Saturday, October 19th 2024
Location: Hickory Sticks Golf Course 12083 St. Rt. 127 Van Wert, OH 45891

Glow in the Dark GOLF! Pre-register now!

YMCA Glow Night Golf
Time: 12:00PM - 6:00PM
Date: Sunday, October 20th 2024 - Sunday, October 20th 2024
Location: Lincoln Ridge Farms 6588 Pollack Road Convoy, OH 45832

https://www.lincolnridgefarms.com/

Lincoln Ridge Pumpkin Fall Festival
Time: 2:00PM - 4:30PM
Date: Sunday, October 20th 2024 - Sunday, October 20th 2024
Location: Van Wert County Historical Society 602 N. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891

Happy Birthday Isaac Van Wart!

VW Historical Society celebrates Isaac Van Wart’s Birthday
Time: 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Date: Sunday, October 20th 2024 - Sunday, October 20th 2024
Location: Vantage Career Center 818 S. Franklin St. Van Wert, OH 45891
Vantage 5K
Time: 9:00AM
Date: Saturday, October 26th 2024
Location: YWCA 408 E. Main Street Van Wert, OH 45891

Your pet just called to go shopping, they need costume for the party of the year!

Van Wert County Humane Society Pet Palooza
Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Date: Saturday, October 26th 2024 - Sunday, October 20th 2024
Location: Van Wert County Humane Shelter 550 Fox Road Van Wert, OH 45891

Costumes galore and more! Your pet called they want a costume!

Van Wert County Animal Shelter Petpalooza with the YWCA
Time: 10:00AM
Date: Saturday, October 26th 2024
Location: YWCA 408 E. Main Street Van Wert, OH 45891

Dress up those fur babies and strut their stuff!!

YWCA with Van Wert County Humane Society
Time: 11:00AM - 6:00PM
Date: Saturday, October 26th 2024 - Saturday, October 26th 2024
Location: Lincoln Ridge Farms 6588 Pollock Road Convoy, OH 45832

Check their websites for more information.

Lincoln Ridge Pumpkin Fall Festival
Time: 7:30PM - 9:30PM
Date: Saturday, October 26th 2024 - Saturday, October 26th 2024
Location: Niswonger Performing Arts Center 10700 St. Rt. 118 Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert LIVE presents
Time: 12:00PM - 6:00PM
Date: Sunday, October 27th 2024 - Sunday, October 27th 2024
Location: Lincoln Ridge Farms 6588 Pollock Road Convoy, OH 45832

Corn Maze-ing, Zip-line, apples, pumpkin-chukin, and so much more!

Lincoln Ridge Pumpkin Fall Festival
Time: 1:00PM
Date: Sunday, October 27th 2024
Location: YMCA 241 W. Main St. Van Wert, OH 45891

Pickleball fans this is your event!! Sign up now to share your talent, or you-to-be-talent. LOL

YMCA Spook and Serve