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.
Jun 2024
Date: Saturday, June 1st 2024 - Saturday, June 1st 2024
Location: Van Wert County Fairgrounds 1055 South Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891
New, exciting, and yes even better than before! Homemade yummy items, fresh vegetables from gardens, and more. Follow on their Facebook page: The Market (Van Wert Farmers Market)
![“The Market”](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Farmers-Market.png)
Jun 2024
Date: Saturday, June 1st 2024 - Saturday, June 1st 2024
Location: Brumback Library Van Wert, OH 45891
![Brumback Library Summer Kickoff](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Brumback-Library-2.jpg)
Jun 2024
Date: Monday, June 3rd 2024 - Wednesday, June 5th 2024
Location: Van Wert County Historical Society 602 N. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891
Each day middle school age students will visit locations in Van Wert County for local history.
![VW Historical Society hosts Middle School History Camp](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/VW-Historical-Museum-1.jpg)
Jun 2024
Date: Monday, June 3rd 2024 - Monday, June 3rd 2024
Location: Downtown Van Wert
Two food trucks in one place makes our downtown even better!
![MSVW Food Truck Monday Smokin J’s & Fat Pigs Smokehouse](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MSVW-Food-Truck-Mondays.jpg)
Jun 2024
Date: Thursday, June 6th 2024 - Monday, June 10th 2024
Location: Brumback Library Van Wert, OH 45891
![Brumback Library Lima Symphony Storytime](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Brumback-Library-2-1.jpg)
Jun 2024
Date: Friday, June 7th 2024 - Saturday, June 8th 2024
Location: Downtown Van Wert and locations
Follow the website https://www.vwpeonyfestival.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1RCseJp5hilhBkCPmecjyKyIR4dI1tutWIsGIqkNct4S3Qu1A89EKoiLY_aem_AdwhuKkWhcqX6djRyICc-cLGFAJYm_qMm3rNAvq70qLuE6M7P1EJYDNQ4JzNTx6mwBAdeGEEMt0r_kI3B2a17ffJ
![Van Wert PEONY FESTIVAL (Two days)](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Peony-Festival.png)
Jun 2024
Date: Saturday, June 8th 2024 - Saturday, June 8th 2024
Location: City of Van Wert South Reservoir Van Wert, OH 45891
Lures, Tackleboxes, Rods and sunglasses may be helpful while you catch all the fish!
![City of Van Wert Bass & Pan Fishing Tournament](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/bass-clipart-fishing-competition.jpg)
Jun 2024
Date: Saturday, June 8th 2024 - Saturday, June 8th 2024
Location: Van Wert County Fairgrounds Van Wert, OH 45891
![Kevin Anspach Memorial Horse Show @ Van Wert County Fairgrounds](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Kevin-Peavine-Memorial-Horse-Show-2024-002.jpg)
Jun 2024
Date: Saturday, June 8th 2024 - Saturday, June 8th 2024
Location: Van Wert County Fairgrounds 1055 South Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891
New, exciting, and yes even better than before! Homemade yummy items, fresh vegetables from gardens, and more. Follow on their Facebook page: The Market (Van Wert Farmers Market)
![“The Market”](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Farmers-Market.png)
Jun 2024
Date: Saturday, June 8th 2024 - Saturday, June 8th 2024
Location: Wassenberg Art Center 214 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891
![The Wassenberg Art Center Boho Bracelet Workshop](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Wassenberg-Art-Boho-workshop.jpg)
Jun 2024
Date: Tuesday, June 11th 2024 - Tuesday, June 11th 2024
Location: Brumback Library Van Wert, OH 45891
Come see the robots!
![Brumback Library VWHS Robotics](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Brumback-Library-2-1.jpg)
Jun 2024
Date: Wednesday, June 12th 2024 - Wednesday, June 12th 2024
Location: Brumback Library Van Wert, OH 45891
Rocks and Books, how does that even work? Come and see at the Brumback Library.
![Brumback Library Rockin’ Robin/Stoneco Quarry](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Brumback-Library-2.jpg)
Jun 2024
Date: Thursday, June 13th 2024 - Thursday, June 13th 2024
Location: Brumback Library Van Wert, OH 45891
![Brumback Library Lima Symphony Storytime](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Brumback-Library-2.jpg)
Jun 2024
Date: Thursday, June 13th 2024 - Sunday, June 16th 2024
Location: Van Wert Civic Theatre 118 S. Race St. Van Wert, OH 45891
June 13, 14, 15 performances are 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 16th performance will be at 2:00 p.m.
![Van Wert Civic Jr. Theater Disney Beauty and the Beast](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VWCT-Beauty-and-the-Beast-Jr.png)
Jun 2024
Date: Friday, June 14th 2024 - Saturday, June 15th 2024
Location: Van Wert County Fairgrounds Van Wert, OH 45891
![Freedom Truck Meet](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-Freedom-Truck-Meet.png)
Jun 2024
Date: Friday, June 14th 2024 - Friday, June 14th 2024
Location: Van Wert County Council on Aging 220 Fox Road Van Wert, OH 45891
All proceeds benefit the Council on Aging and their senior programs. All donations are tax deductible.
![Van Wert County Council on Aging Designer Purse BINGO](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/BINGO-logo.jpg)
Jun 2024
Date: Saturday, June 15th 2024 - Saturday, June 15th 2024
Location: Van Wert County Fairgrounds 1055 South Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891
New, exciting, and yes even better than before! Homemade yummy items, fresh vegetables from gardens, and more. Follow on their Facebook page: The Market (Van Wert Farmers Market)
![“The Market”](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Farmers-Market.png)
Jun 2024
Date: Monday, June 17th 2024 - Monday, June 17th 2024
Location: Brumback Library Van Wert, OH 45891
![Brumback Library hosts Armstrong Air & Space Museum](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Brumback-Library-2.jpg)
Jun 2024
Date: Monday, June 17th 2024 - Monday, June 17th 2024
Location: Downtown Van Wert
Two food trucks in the same place downtown is marvelous Monday.
![MSVW Food Truck Monday](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MSVW-Food-Truck-Mondays.jpg)
Jun 2024
Date: Thursday, June 20th 2024 - Thursday, June 20th 2024
Location: Brumback Library Van Wert, OH 45891
![Brumback Library hosts local author](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Brumback-Library-2.jpg)
Jun 2024
Date: Friday, June 21st 2024 - Wednesday, June 12th 2024
Location: Main Street Van Wert Van Wert, OH 45891
It's a downtown block party on Main Street Van Wert! Live music, car show, kids activities, pop up vendors, food, drinks and more!
![Main Street Block Party](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Block-Party.png)
Jun 2024
Date: Friday, June 21st 2024 - Friday, June 21st 2024
Location: Downtown Van Wert Van Wert, OH 45891
Food trucks, LIVE entertainment, market vendors, and kids zone
![Van Wert Main Street Block Party Downtown](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-510.png)
Jun 2024
Date: Saturday, June 22nd 2024 - Saturday, June 22nd 2024
Location: Smiley Park Pond 1451 Leeson Avenue Van Wert, OH 45891
It's all about the kids! Maybe the poles are smaller, maybe the tackleboxes are smaller, but the fish will still be biting!
![City of Van Wert Kids’ Fishing Tournament](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/kids-fishing.jpg)
Jun 2024
Date: Saturday, June 22nd 2024 - Saturday, June 22nd 2024
Location: Van Wert County Fairgrounds 1055 South Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891
New, exciting, and yes even better than before! Homemade yummy items, fresh vegetables from gardens, and more. Follow on their Facebook page: The Market (Van Wert Farmers Market)
![“The Market”](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Farmers-Market.png)
Jun 2024
Date: Tuesday, June 25th 2024 - Tuesday, June 25th 2024
Location: Brumback Library Van Wert, OH 45891
Tigers, Cats and More - Oh My!
![Brumback Library hosts Indiana Wild Petting Zoo](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Brumback-Library-2.jpg)
Jun 2024
Date: Thursday, June 27th 2024 - Thursday, June 27th 2024
Location: Brumback Library Van Wert, OH 45891
![Brumback Library Niswonger PAC Tour](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Brumback-Library-2.jpg)
Jun 2024
Date: Friday, June 28th 2024 - Saturday, June 29th 2024
Location: Willshire, Ohio
![Willshire Days Celebration](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/WIllshire-Days-Weekend.jpg)
Jun 2024
Date: Saturday, June 29th 2024 - Saturday, June 29th 2024
Location: Van Wert County Fairgrounds 1055 South Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891
New, exciting, and yes even better than before! Homemade yummy items, fresh vegetables from gardens, and more. Follow on their Facebook page: The Market (Van Wert Farmers Market)
![“The Market”](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Farmers-Market.png)