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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Friday
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
VW LIVE presents Head Games Foreigner Tribute
Time: 7:30PM - 9:30PM
Date: Friday, June 2nd 2023 - Friday, June 2nd 2023
Location: Fountain Park Downtown Van Wert Van Wert, OH 45891
Date: Friday, June 2nd 2023 - Friday, June 2nd 2023
Location: Fountain Park Downtown Van Wert Van Wert, OH 45891

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Saturday
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
Peony Festival
Time: 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Date: Saturday, June 3rd 2023 - Saturday, June 3rd 2023
Location: Downtown Van Wert
Date: Saturday, June 3rd 2023 - Saturday, June 3rd 2023
Location: Downtown Van Wert

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Saturday
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
Peony Festival Fishing Derby
Time: 9:00AM - 11:00AM
Date: Saturday, June 3rd 2023 - Saturday, June 3rd 2023
Location: Camp Clay 9196 Liberty Union Rd. Van Wert, OH 45891
Date: Saturday, June 3rd 2023 - Saturday, June 3rd 2023
Location: Camp Clay 9196 Liberty Union Rd. Van Wert, OH 45891

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Saturday
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
Flat Track Motorcycle Racing
Time: 10:00AM - 12:00AM
Date: Saturday, June 3rd 2023 - Saturday, June 3rd 2023
Location: Van Wert County Fairgrounds 1055 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891
Date: Saturday, June 3rd 2023 - Saturday, June 3rd 2023
Location: Van Wert County Fairgrounds 1055 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891

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Saturday
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
Peony Festival Parade
Time: 5:00PM - 6:00PM
Date: Saturday, June 3rd 2023 - Saturday, June 3rd 2023
Location: Downtown Van Wert OH
Date: Saturday, June 3rd 2023 - Saturday, June 3rd 2023
Location: Downtown Van Wert OH

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Sunday
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
Van Wert Historical Society Log Cabin Presentation
Time: 2:00PM - 4:30PM
Date: Sunday, June 4th 2023 - Sunday, June 4th 2023
Location: Van Wert Historical Society 602 N. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891
Date: Sunday, June 4th 2023 - Sunday, June 4th 2023
Location: Van Wert Historical Society 602 N. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891
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Friday
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
Designer Purse Bingo
Time: 4:30PM - 7:00PM
Date: Friday, June 9th 2023 - Friday, June 9th 2023
Location: Van Wert Council on Aging 220 Fox Road Van Wert, OH 45891
Date: Friday, June 9th 2023 - Friday, June 9th 2023
Location: Van Wert Council on Aging 220 Fox Road Van Wert, OH 45891

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Friday
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
Van Wert County Council on Aging 11th Annual Designer Purse Bingo
Time: 4:30PM - 8:00PM
Date: Friday, June 9th 2023 - Friday, June 9th 2023
Location: Van Wert County Council on Aging 220 Fox Road Van Wert, OH 45891
Date: Friday, June 9th 2023 - Friday, June 9th 2023
Location: Van Wert County Council on Aging 220 Fox Road Van Wert, OH 45891

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Friday
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
VW LIVE presents The Michael Weber Show
Time: 7:30PM - 9:30PM
Date: Friday, June 9th 2023 - Friday, June 9th 2023
Location: Fountain Park Downtown Van Wert Van Wert, OH 45891
Date: Friday, June 9th 2023 - Friday, June 9th 2023
Location: Fountain Park Downtown Van Wert Van Wert, OH 45891

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Saturday
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
Van Wert Parks Bass and Panfish Tournament
Time: 6:00AM - 11:00AM
Date: Saturday, June 10th 2023 - Saturday, June 10th 2023
Location: Van Wert Reservoir St. Rt. 127 Van Wert, OH 45891
Date: Saturday, June 10th 2023 - Saturday, June 10th 2023
Location: Van Wert Reservoir St. Rt. 127 Van Wert, OH 45891

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Saturday
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
Van Wert Freedom Cruise – Special Guest Crazy Car Guys
Time: 6:00PM - 11:00PM
Date: Saturday, June 10th 2023 - Saturday, June 10th 2023
Location: Black Angus- Chief Parking Lot 1103 S. Shannon Street Van Wert, OH 45891
Date: Saturday, June 10th 2023 - Saturday, June 10th 2023
Location: Black Angus- Chief Parking Lot 1103 S. Shannon Street Van Wert, OH 45891

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Thursday
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
Van Wert Civic Theatre presents Finding Nemo Jr.
Time: 7:30PM - 7:30PM
Date: Thursday, June 15th 2023 - Saturday, June 17th 2023
Location: Van Wert Civic Theatre 118 S. Race St. Van Wert, OH 45891
Date: Thursday, June 15th 2023 - Saturday, June 17th 2023
Location: Van Wert Civic Theatre 118 S. Race St. Van Wert, OH 45891

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Friday
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
Freedom Truck Meet
Time: 12:00PM - 12:00AM
Date: Friday, June 16th 2023 - Sunday, June 18th 2023
Location: Van Wert County Fairgrounds 1055 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891
Date: Friday, June 16th 2023 - Sunday, June 18th 2023
Location: Van Wert County Fairgrounds 1055 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891

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Friday
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
Van Wert Civic Theatre presents Finding Nemo Jr.
Time: 7:30PM - 7:30PM
Date: Friday, June 16th 2023 - Sunday, June 18th 2023
Location: Van Wert Civic Theatre 118 S. Race St. Van Wert, OH 45891
Date: Friday, June 16th 2023 - Sunday, June 18th 2023
Location: Van Wert Civic Theatre 118 S. Race St. Van Wert, OH 45891

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Friday
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
VW LIVE presents ATTABOY
Time: 7:30PM - 9:30PM
Date: Friday, June 16th 2023 - Friday, June 16th 2023
Location: Fountain Park Downtown Van Wert Van Wert, OH 45891
Date: Friday, June 16th 2023 - Friday, June 16th 2023
Location: Fountain Park Downtown Van Wert Van Wert, OH 45891

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Saturday
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
Van Wert Wrestling Fundraiser held at Hickory Sticks Golf Course
Time: 7:00AM - 3:00PM
Date: Saturday, June 17th 2023 - Saturday, June 17th 2023
Location: Hickory Sticks Golf Course 12083 US Rt. 127 Van Wert, OH 45891
Date: Saturday, June 17th 2023 - Saturday, June 17th 2023
Location: Hickory Sticks Golf Course 12083 US Rt. 127 Van Wert, OH 45891

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Saturday
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
Freedom Truck Meet
Time: 8:00AM - 12:00AM
Date: Saturday, June 17th 2023 - Saturday, June 17th 2023
Location: Van Wert County Fairgrounds 1055 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891
Date: Saturday, June 17th 2023 - Saturday, June 17th 2023
Location: Van Wert County Fairgrounds 1055 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891

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Saturday
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
Huggy Bear Campground Summer Music Jam
Time: 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Date: Saturday, June 17th 2023 - Saturday, June 17th 2023
Location: Huggy Bear Campground 9065 Ringwald Road Middle Point, OH 45863
Date: Saturday, June 17th 2023 - Saturday, June 17th 2023
Location: Huggy Bear Campground 9065 Ringwald Road Middle Point, OH 45863

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Saturday
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
Chapel Hart, The Glory Days
Date: Saturday, June 17th 2023 - Saturday, June 17th 2023
Location: Niswonger Performing Arts Center 10700 St. Rt. 118 Van Wert, OH 45891
Location: Niswonger Performing Arts Center 10700 St. Rt. 118 Van Wert, OH 45891

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Saturday
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
Van Wert Civic Theatre presents Finding Nemo Jr.
Time: 7:30PM - 7:30PM
Date: Saturday, June 17th 2023 - Monday, June 19th 2023
Location: Van Wert Civic Theatre 118 S. Race St. Van Wert, OH 45891
Date: Saturday, June 17th 2023 - Monday, June 19th 2023
Location: Van Wert Civic Theatre 118 S. Race St. Van Wert, OH 45891

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Sunday
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
Freedom Truck Meet
Time: 12:00AM - 12:00AM
Date: Sunday, June 18th 2023 - Sunday, June 18th 2023
Location: Van Wert County Fairgrounds 1055 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891
Date: Sunday, June 18th 2023 - Sunday, June 18th 2023
Location: Van Wert County Fairgrounds 1055 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891

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Sunday
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
Van Wert Civic Theatre presents Finding Nemo
Date: Sunday, June 18th 2023 - Sunday, June 18th 2023
Location: Van Wert Civic Jr. Theatre 118 S. Race St, Van Wert, OH 45891
Location: Van Wert Civic Jr. Theatre 118 S. Race St, Van Wert, OH 45891

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Sunday
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
Van Wert Civic Youth Theatre Finding Nemo Jr.
Time: 2:00PM - 2:00PM
Date: Sunday, June 18th 2023 - Sunday, June 18th 2023
Location: Van Wert Civic Theatre 118 S. Race St. Van Wert, OH 45891
Date: Sunday, June 18th 2023 - Sunday, June 18th 2023
Location: Van Wert Civic Theatre 118 S. Race St. Van Wert, OH 45891

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Friday
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
Main Street Van Wert 4th Friday: Clock Tower
Time: 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Date: Friday, June 23rd 2023 - Friday, June 23rd 2023
Location: Main Street Van Wert OH Downtown
Date: Friday, June 23rd 2023 - Friday, June 23rd 2023
Location: Main Street Van Wert OH Downtown

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Friday
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
VW LIVE presents The Ark Band
Time: 7:30PM - 9:30PM
Date: Friday, June 23rd 2023 - Friday, June 23rd 2023
Location: Fountain Park Downtown Van Wert Van Wert, OH 45891
Date: Friday, June 23rd 2023 - Friday, June 23rd 2023
Location: Fountain Park Downtown Van Wert Van Wert, OH 45891

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Saturday
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
Van Wert Parks Kids Fishing at Smiley Park
Time: 9:00AM - 11:00AM
Date: Saturday, June 24th 2023 - Saturday, June 24th 2023
Location: Smiley Park 1451 Leeson Avenue Van Wert, OH 45891
Date: Saturday, June 24th 2023 - Saturday, June 24th 2023
Location: Smiley Park 1451 Leeson Avenue Van Wert, OH 45891

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Thursday
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
Old Fashioned Farmer Days
Time: 9:00AM - 8:00PM
Date: Thursday, June 29th 2023 - Saturday, July 1st 2023
Location: Van Wert County Fairgrounds 1055 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891
Date: Thursday, June 29th 2023 - Saturday, July 1st 2023
Location: Van Wert County Fairgrounds 1055 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891

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Friday
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
Old Fashioned Farmer Days
Time: 9:00AM - 8:00PM
Date: Friday, June 30th 2023 - Sunday, July 2nd 2023
Location: Van Wert County Fairgrounds 1055 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891
Date: Friday, June 30th 2023 - Sunday, July 2nd 2023
Location: Van Wert County Fairgrounds 1055 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891

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Friday
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
VW LIVE presents Adam Calvert
Time: 7:30PM - 9:30PM
Date: Friday, June 30th 2023 - Friday, June 30th 2023
Location: Fountain Park Downtown Van Wert Van Wert, OH 45891
Date: Friday, June 30th 2023 - Friday, June 30th 2023
Location: Fountain Park Downtown Van Wert Van Wert, OH 45891
