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.
Dec 2023
Date: Friday, December 1st 2023 - Sunday, December 3rd 2023
Location: Downtown Convoy, Ohio
![Convoy Christmas in the Village](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Convoy-Historical-Christmas-2023.jpg)
Dec 2023
Date: Friday, December 1st 2023 - Friday, December 1st 2023
Location: Hometown Family Practice 1198 Westwood Drive Van Wert, OH 45891
Just in time for the Christmas shopping, a select group of vendors will be set up at Hometown Family Practice for all your wants and needs.
![A Christmas Pop-Up](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Christmas-misc.jpg)
Dec 2023
Date: Friday, December 1st 2023 - Saturday, December 2nd 2023
Location: Van Wert County Fairgrounds 1055 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891
![Live Nativity at the VW Co. Fairgrounds](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Live-Nativity.jpg)
Dec 2023
Date: Friday, December 1st 2023 - Saturday, December 2nd 2023
Location: Van Wert County Fairgrounds 1055 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891
![LIVE Nativity sponsored by Jennings Road Church of Christ](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Live-Nativity.jpg)
Dec 2023
Date: Saturday, December 2nd 2023 - Saturday, December 2nd 2023
Location: Rural King 811 Fox Road Van Wert, OH 45891
![Paws for a Cause to help the Van Wert Animal Shelter held at Rural King](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Santa-Paws-pictures-at-Rural-King.jpg)
Dec 2023
Date: Saturday, December 2nd 2023 - Saturday, December 2nd 2023
Location: YMCA 241 W. Main Street Van Wert, OH 45891
![Ladies Day Out planned by the YMCA](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/YMCA-Ladies-Day-Out.jpg)
Dec 2023
Date: Saturday, December 2nd 2023 - Saturday, December 2nd 2023
Location: Downtown Van Wert Ohio
20 small businesses and one ticket! Just like the Polar Express, grab your ticket and you too can have each business punch your ticket for a special experience at their shop. Experience the magic of the season.
![Downtown Van Wert Polar Express 12/2](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/The-Polar-Express-scaled.jpg)
Dec 2023
Date: Saturday, December 2nd 2023 - Sunday, December 3rd 2023
Location: Van Wert County Fairgrounds 1055 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891
![Live Nativity at the VW Co. Fairgrounds](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Live-Nativity.jpg)
Dec 2023
Date: Saturday, December 2nd 2023 - Sunday, December 3rd 2023
Location: Van Wert County Fairgrounds 1055 S. Washington St. Van Wert, OH 45891
![LIVE Nativity sponsored by Jennings Road Church of Christ](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Live-Nativity.jpg)
Dec 2023
Date: Sunday, December 3rd 2023 - Sunday, December 3rd 2023
Location: Niswonger Performing Arts Center 10700 St. Rt. 118 Van Wert, OH 45891
Two shows in the same day: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
![Christmas Spectacular on Ice](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Christmas-on-Ice.jpg)
Dec 2023
Date: Wednesday, December 6th 2023 - Wednesday, December 6th 2023
Location: Laudick's Jewelry 1244 S. Shannon St. Van Wert, OH 45891
![Laudick’s Jewelry Ladies’ Night](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screenshot-414.png)
Dec 2023
Date: Wednesday, December 6th 2023 - Thursday, December 7th 2023
Location: Laudick's Jewelry 1224 S. Shannon Van Wert, OH 45891
![Laudick’s Jewelry 5th annual Ladies Night](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Laudicks-Ladies-Night-Out.jpg)
Dec 2023
Date: Wednesday, December 6th 2023 - Wednesday, December 6th 2023
Location: Smokin' Hot Grills 7940 Old Tile Factory Road Van Wert, OH 45891 419-513-2551
Grab & Go boxes, stocking stuffers, seasonings, accessories, & more for all those on your list.
![Mens’ Night Smokin’ Hot Grills w/snacks](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Smokin-Hot-Grills-Santa-Claus.jpg)
Dec 2023
Date: Saturday, December 9th 2023 - Saturday, December 9th 2023
Location: Wren Restaurant 102 St. Rt. 49 Wren, OH 45899
![Wren Restaurant Pictures with Santa](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Santa-pic.jpg)
Dec 2023
Date: Saturday, December 9th 2023 - Saturday, December 9th 2023
Location: Deitemeyer Brothers 224 Bonnewitz Avenue Van Wert, OH 45891
![Deitemeyer Brothers Build a Toybox](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Deitemeyer-Brothers-Build-a-Toybox.jpg)
Dec 2023
Date: Saturday, December 9th 2023 - Saturday, December 9th 2023
Location: Niswonger Performing Arts Center 10700 St. Rt. 118 Van Wert, OH 45891
![Van Wert LIVE presents Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer the Musical](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Rudolph-the-Musical.jpg)
Dec 2023
Date: Sunday, December 10th 2023 - Sunday, December 10th 2023
Location: Convoy Opera House 111 S. Main St. Convoy, OH 45832
![Convoy Christmas Tea held at the Convoy Opera House](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Convoy-Christmas-Tea.png)
Dec 2023
Date: Wednesday, December 13th 2023 - Wednesday, December 13th 2023
Location: Laudick's Jewelry 1244 S. Shannon St. Van Wert, OH 45891
![Laudick’s Jewelry Men’s Panic Night](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screenshot-415.png)
Dec 2023
Date: Wednesday, December 13th 2023 - Thursday, December 21st 2023
Location: Laudick's Jewelry 1224 Shannon St. Van Wert, OH 45891
![Laudick’s Jewelry Men’s Panic Night](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Laudicks-Mens-Night.jpg)
Dec 2023
Date: Thursday, December 14th 2023 - Thursday, December 14th 2023
Location: Brumback Library 215 W. Main St. Van Wert, OH 45891
America's First! Yes, America's first public library is a beauty for all to see and visit in Van Wert, Ohio.
![Brumback Library Open House](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-424.png)
Dec 2023
Date: Saturday, December 16th 2023 - Saturday, December 16th 2023
Location: The Warehouse 105 W. Main Street Van Wert, OH 45891
Last minute Christmas shopping with various vendors all in one place! Visit downtown Van Wert to see all the goodies.
![Christmas Market at The Warehouse](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Christmas-misc.jpg)
Dec 2023
Date: Saturday, December 16th 2023 - Saturday, December 16th 2023
Location: Niswonger Performing Arts Center 10700 St. Rt. 118 Van Wert, OH 45891
![Van Wert LIVE presents Home Free for the Holidays](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Home-Free-for-the-Holidays.jpg)
Dec 2023
Date: Sunday, December 17th 2023 - Sunday, December 17th 2023
Location: Niswonger Performing Arts Center 10700 St. Rt. 118 Van Wert, OH 45891
![Van Wert LIVE presents Church Basement Ladies Christmas](https://visitvanwert.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Church-Basement-Ladies.jpg)