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: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Date: Thursday, February 1st 2024 - Thursday, February 1st 2024
Location: Wassenberg Art Center 214 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891

First photos of Johnny Cash in the Folsom Penitentiary.

1968: Folsom Redemption Photography Art Exhibit
Time: 6:00AM - 1:00PM
Date: Saturday, February 3rd 2024 - Saturday, February 3rd 2024
Location: Convoy Community Building
Convoy Fire and EMS Pancake/Sausage Breakfast
Time: 9:30AM - 10:15AM
Date: Saturday, February 3rd 2024 - Saturday, February 3rd 2024
Location: Wassenberg Art Center 214 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891

Valentine themed story and art time for the 5 & under little creator! Pricing is per family. Space is limited.

Lil’ ArtReach hosted by The Wassenberg Art Center
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Date: Saturday, February 3rd 2024 - Saturday, February 3rd 2024
Location: Hat Creek Arena 8020 Richey Road Van Wert, OH 45891

Hat Creek Arena - full scale cowboy and western experience, bull riding and more!

Hat Creek Arena – open every Saturday
Time: 2:00PM - 3:00PM
Date: Sunday, February 4th 2024 - Sunday, February 4th 2024
Location: Wassenberg Art Center 214 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891

Free event hosted by The Van Wert Historical Society and Main Street Van Wert held at The Wassenberg Art Center

Total Eclipse Informational Family Event
Time: 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Date: Friday, February 9th 2024 - Friday, February 9th 2024
Location: Main Street Van Wert, OH 45891

Friday, February 9th, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate!

Main Street Van Wert Chocolate Walk
Time: 7:00AM - 10:00AM
Date: Saturday, February 10th 2024 - Saturday, February 10th 2024
Location: Convoy Opera House 111 S. Main Street Convoy, OH 45832

Celebrating Convoy's 150th birthday all year long! Join a delightful evening of wine and chocolate pairings with scrumptious charcuterie bites. The evening will also feature live acoustic music and raffle prizes.  Please contact: Jessica Holden at 419-203-1361 or Kristi Gamble 419-203-7688

Convoy Wine & Chocolate Time
Time: 7:00AM - 1:00PM
Date: Saturday, February 10th 2024 - Saturday, February 10th 2024
Location: Van Wert Elementary School 10992 St. Rt. 118 Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert City D.A.R.E Pancake/Sausage Breakfast
Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Date: Saturday, February 10th 2024 - Saturday, February 10th 2024
Location: The Warehouse 108 N. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891

The newly renovated Warehouse in downtown Van Wert provides pop-up shopping with many vendors!

Pop Up Shopping at The Warehouse
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Date: Saturday, February 10th 2024 - Saturday, February 10th 2024
Location: Hat Creek Arena 8020 Richey Road Van Wert, OH 45891

Hat Creek Arena - full scale cowboy and western experience, bull riding and more!

Hat Creek Arena – open every Saturday
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Date: Tuesday, February 13th 2024 - Tuesday, February 13th 2024
Location: Wassenberg Art Center 214 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891

Grab your Valentine and create 2 pottery pieces together. Pieces will be ready for pickup on February 27th.

Claymakers CLAYDATE workshop at The Wassenberg Art Center
Time: 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Date: Saturday, February 17th 2024 - Saturday, February 17th 2024
Location: Van Wert Elks 1197 Elks Drive Van Wert, OH 45891

13 locations, $80 per 4 person team, pick up your entry forms at Van Wert Elks, 1197 Elks Drive. Proceeds will be donated to the YWCA.

Elks Lodge Putt Putt Around Van Wert
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Date: Saturday, February 17th 2024 - Saturday, February 17th 2024
Location: Hat Creek Arena 8020 Richey Road Van Wert, OH 45891

Hat Creek Arena - full scale cowboy and western experience, bull riding and more!

Hat Creek Arena – open every Saturday
Time: 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Date: Wednesday, February 21st 2024 - Wednesday, February 21st 2024
Location: Wassenberg Art Center 214 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891

Let Staci Kaufman of Libra Palette guide you through a winter deer scene. Perfect for beginner or advanced.

Watercolor Wednesday at Wassenberg Art Center
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Date: Thursday, February 22nd 2024 - Thursday, February 22nd 2024
Location: Wassenberg Art Center 214 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891

High School artists at their best, please feel free to see their creativity and art exhibits.

High School Art Invitational Open Reception
Time: 10:00AM - 11:00AM
Date: Saturday, February 24th 2024 - Saturday, February 24th 2024
Location: Wassenberg Art Center 214 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891

Join instructor Gretchen Miller for a morning of mindful movement surrounded by art from not one but TWO exhibits.

YOGA in the Gallery at The Wassenberg Art Center
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Date: Saturday, February 24th 2024 - Saturday, February 24th 2024
Location: Hat Creek Arena 8020 Richey Road Van Wert, OH 45891

Hat Creek Arena - full scale cowboy and western experience, bull riding and more!

Hat Creek Arena – open every Saturday
Time: 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Date: Wednesday, February 28th 2024 - Wednesday, February 28th 2024
Location: Wassenberg Art Center 214 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891

Let Staci Kaufman of Libra Palette guide you through a winter deer scene. Perfect for a beginner or advanced.

Watercolor Wednesday at The Wassenberg Art Center