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: 9:00AM - 8:00PM
Date: Saturday, July 1st 2023 - Monday, July 3rd 2023
Location: Van Wert County Fairgrounds 1055 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891
Old Fashioned Farmer Days
Time: 11:00AM - 11:30AM
Date: Saturday, July 1st 2023 - Saturday, July 1st 2023
Location: Starting at the YWCA and ending at the YMCA

The parade will be held earlier than normal this year. Saturday, July 1st, at 11:00 a.m. the parade will begin at the YWCA and travel down to the YMCA.

Van Wert Independence Day Parade
Time: 10:00PM - 10:30PM
Date: Tuesday, July 4th 2023 - Wednesday, July 5th 2023
Location: Van Wert High School Parking Lot 10700 St. Rt. 118 Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert Fireworks Celebration
Time: 10:00PM - 10:30PM
Date: Tuesday, July 4th 2023 - Tuesday, July 4th 2023
Location: Van Wert High School 10708 St. Rt. 118 Van Wert, OH 45891

The annual fireworks show will be held on its usual date and time. Tuesday, July 4th, 10:00 p.m. located at Van Wert High School.

Van Wert Area Fireworks Show
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Date: Friday, July 7th 2023 - Friday, July 7th 2023
Location: Convoy on the Square

You don't have to sing, or sing well to do SINGO.

Convoy SINGO
Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Date: Friday, July 7th 2023 - Friday, July 28th 2023
Location: Fountain Park
Van Wert Chamber & VW Live
Time: 7:30PM - 9:30PM
Date: Friday, July 7th 2023 - Friday, July 7th 2023
Location: Fountain Park Downtown Van Wert Van Wert, OH 45891
VW LIVE & Van Wert Chamber of Commerce presents CRUSH Bon Jovi Experience
Time: 12:00PM - 7:00PM
Date: Saturday, July 8th 2023 - Saturday, July 8th 2023
Location: Downtown Van Wert
MSVW Block Party
Time: 4:00PM - 11:00PM
Date: Saturday, July 8th 2023 - Saturday, July 8th 2023
Location: Central Avenue ( downtown) Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert Freedom Cruise with Main Street Block Party
Time: 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Date: Friday, July 14th 2023 - Friday, July 14th 2023
Location: Hickory Sticks Golf Club 12083 St Rt. 127 Van Wert, OH 45891 419-238-0441
CHP fundraiser Holes “Fore” Hospice
Time: 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Date: Friday, July 14th 2023 - Friday, July 14th 2023
Location: Hickory Sticks 12083 US Rt. 127 Van Wert, OH 45891
Community Health Professionals Golf Outing held at Hickory Sticks Golf Course
Time: 7:30PM - 9:30PM
Date: Friday, July 14th 2023 - Friday, July 7th 2023
Location: Fountain Park Downtown Van Wert Van Wert, OH 45891
VW LIVE presents The Little Mermen
Time: 8:00PM - 9:00PM
Date: Saturday, July 15th 2023 - Saturday, July 15th 2023
Location: Downtown Van Wert, Ohio

Van Wert 4-miler is a road race with runners from all over the spectrum of racing, walking, or jogging.  From the prestigious All-American runners to the weekend athletes, come down to see them start, and finish.

Van Wert 4-miler
Time: 8:00AM - 12:00PM
Date: Wednesday, July 19th 2023 - Wednesday, July 19th 2023
Location: Hickory Sticks Golf Course
VW Chamber Golf Outing
Time: 6:00PM - 11:45PM
Date: Thursday, July 20th 2023 - Saturday, July 22nd 2023
Location: Huggy Bear Campgrounds 9065 Ringwald Rd. Middle Point, OH 45863
Huggy Bear Campgrounds Battle of the Bands/St. Jude Event
Time: 12:00PM - 6:00PM
Date: Friday, July 21st 2023 - Sunday, July 23rd 2023
Location: Ohio City Community Park Ohio City, OH 45874
Ohio City Lambert Days
Time: 7:30PM - 7:30PM
Date: Friday, July 21st 2023 - Saturday, July 22nd 2023
Location: Van Wert Civic Theatre 118 S. Race St. Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert Civic Jr. Theatre presents The Trial of the Wicked Witch
Time: 7:30PM - 9:30PM
Date: Friday, July 21st 2023 - Friday, July 21st 2023
Location: Fountain Park Downtown Van Wert Van Wert, OH 45891
VW LIVE presents Willow Hill
Time: 10:00AM - 12:00AM
Date: Saturday, July 22nd 2023 - Saturday, July 22nd 2023
Location: Van Wert County Fairgrounds 1055 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891
Flat Track Motor Racing
Time: 7:30PM - 7:30PM
Date: Saturday, July 22nd 2023 - Sunday, July 23rd 2023
Location: Van Wert Civic Theatre 118 S. Race St. Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert Civic Jr. Theatre presents The Trial of the Wicked Witch
Time: 2:00PM - 2:00PM
Date: Sunday, July 23rd 2023 - Sunday, July 23rd 2023
Location: Van Wert Civic Theatre 118 S. Race St. Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert Civic Jr. Theatre
Time: 2:00PM - 2:00PM
Date: Sunday, July 23rd 2023 - Sunday, July 23rd 2023
Location: Van Wert Civic Theatre 118 S. Race St. Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert Civic Youth Theatre Trial of the Wicked Witch
Time: 9:00AM - 11:00PM
Date: Friday, July 28th 2023 - Saturday, July 29th 2023
Location: Wetzel Ohio
Wetzelland Bash
Time: 7:30PM - 9:30PM
Date: Friday, July 28th 2023 - Friday, July 28th 2023
Location: Fountain Park Downtown Van Wert Van Wert, OH 45891
VW LIVE presents Sweet Diezel Jenkins
Time: 9:00AM - 11:00PM
Date: Saturday, July 29th 2023 - Sunday, July 30th 2023
Location: Wetzel Ohio
Wetzelland Bash
Time: 10:00AM - 3:00PM
Date: Saturday, July 29th 2023 - Sunday, July 30th 2023
Location: Event held at The Van Wert County Fairgrounds 1055 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891
Van Wert County Historical Society Model Railroad Show