Perrysburg, Ohio
Upcoming Events in Perrysburg Ohio
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Perrysburg Farmers Market
- Locally grown and produced annuals, perennials, herbs, baked goods, produce and unique gifts. May through mid October. Address: Downtown Perrysburg , Perrysburg, Ohio |
March
| 3 |
FIrst Annual Local Entrepreneur Spring Expo
- Many reps and consultants from direct selling businesses as well as individuals with homemade products. 11 AM - 5 PM. List of reps: Pampered Chef Miche Bags Creative Memories 31 Gifts Cookie Lee Jewelry Tastefully Simple Scentsy Mary Kay Laurabaloura Arts & Crafts Arts by Katrina Party Lite Arbonne Avon Bellamora Celebrating Home ...and many, many more Address: Holiday Inn Express (right off I-75) , Perrysburg, Ohio |
April
| 23 |
Hands on History Saturday
- War of 1812 soldiers and civilians offer activities and demonstrations with your paid admission. Dip candles, drill with soldiers, play period games and much more! Call for reservations. Address: Fort Meigs, 29100 West River Road , Perrysburg, Ohio |
| 30 |
Fort Meigs Hearthside Cooking Class
- Experience life in an 1812 kitchen! Learn how to cook on a hearth with period kitchen tools. Help prepare period recipes for a group lunch. Instructors will share tips, recipes and sources of period cook books with the class. Reservations needed. Address: Fort Meigs, 29100 West River Road , Perrysburg, Ohio |
| 3 - 7 |
Spring Shopping Expo Benefit for March of Dimes
- Spring Shopping Expo to Benefit the March of Dimes Perrysburg, Ohio – Helping to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the March of Dimes, local direct sales vendors and crafters will be participating in a Spring Shopping Expo just in time to pick out one-of-a-kind gifts for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and graduations. This event will be held at the Holiday Inn French Quarter, 10630 Fremont Pike, in Perrysburg on Sunday, April 21 from 10 am to 3 pm. With over sixty Crafters and Direct Sales vendors, there will be products ranging from jewelry, home decorating, housewares, recycled art, yard art, personal and skin care, pet items, photo art, children’s items, clothing, accessories, stationary and homemade chocolates, caramel corn, pastries and much more. The March of Dimes mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing premature birth, birth defects, and infant mortality. About 4 million babies were born in the United States last year and the March of Dimes helped each and every one through research, education, vaccines, and breakthroughs. Raffle tickets will be available at a cost of $5 each with a chance to win a white water rafting trip, 2 round trip United Airlines tickets, $500 Marathon gas cards,, and other fabulous prizes. A portion of the vendors’ fees is also going to support the March of Dimes. There is free admission and free parking. Address: Holiday Inn French Quarter, Perrysburg , Perrysburg, Ohio |
May
| 3 - 4 |
Drums at the Rapids - Miniature War Gaming Conference
- Fight epic battles on a small scale Friday and Saturday in the Visitor Center when we host HMGSGL's wargaming conference. Many time periods will be represented from Roman wars to WWII. Warfare on the land, sea, and air will be re-created on tabletop battlefields. Admission to participate is $12 per day or $18 for both days which includes admission to the site. Regular site admission applies for those who wish to watch but not participate. Co-sponsored by the Historical Miniatures Gaming Society, Great Lakes Chapter. Address: Fort Meigs, 29100 West River Road , Perrysburg, Ohio |
| 18 - 20 |
First Siege 1813 and Memorial Day
- The British are coming! United States and British soldiers and Woodland Indians re-create historic 1813 battles at Fort Meigs. See recreated battles, musket and artillery demonstrations and camp life demonstrations. All ladies are invited to attend the tea and learn more about 1812-era food and crafts. Join an "1813 Patrol" and accompany a squad of American soldiers on patrol as they look for the enemy. Come see our new period bake oven and learn about the vital role bake ovens played in feeding the army. Volunteers at Fort Meigs in honoring the men and women of our armed forces. War of 1812 soldiers and civilians reenact camp life throughout the day. A special wreath laying ceremony takes place at 2pm in front of the monument within the fort. The ceremony ends with a wreath laying and musket firing at the Pennsylvania monument. Address: Fort Meigs, 29100 West River Road , Perrysburg, Ohio |
June
| 1 - 2 |
Muster on the Maumee
- See the evolution of the common soldier from the Romans through modern day wars. Soldiers, artisans and civilians from Roman soldiers, medieval knights through the Vietnam era give demonstrations throughout the weekend. Period military camps are open for visiting and reenactors will answer questions you may have. Musket, rifle, and artillery demonstrations take place throughout the day. Try your hand at the "pike college" too! See one of the largest Roman and Viking Encampments in the country! Period trades people offer their wares for sale and food is available from a variety of vendors. Address: Fort Meigs, 29100 West River Road , Perrysburg, Ohio |
July
| 3 |
1813 Independence Celebration
- In 1813 Independence Day was the most important national holiday. The 4th of July at Fort Meigs was celebrated with cannon firings, toasts, muskets and a day of leisure. War of 1812 soldiers and civilians will recreate this day through cannon firings, demonstrations and hands-on activities for the kids. The highlight of the day is the eighteen-gun salute accompanied by toasts and fife and drum music starting at 2pm. War of 1812 soldiers and civilians will created an encampment throughout the weekend. See musket demonstrations, watch cannon firings and try your hand at period games and activities. New hands-on activities this year including butter churning and an early form of baseball called rounders. For more information call 419-874-4121 or 800-283-8916. Address: Fort Meigs, 29100 West River Road , Perrysburg, Ohio |
| 6 - 7 |
Drums Along the Maumee
- See and hear fife and drum corps from across the country play military music from the 1750s through the War of 1812. The musicians perform with authentic wooden fifes and rope tensions drums. Music starts at 10 a.m. both days and the corps will perform as a massed band at 4 p.m. each afternoon. War of 1812 soldiers and civilians will provide demonstrations of weapons, camp life and provide hands-on activities for the kids. Period dancing from the Early American period returns this year. The public is encouraged to participate. No experience, costuming or partner is required. Our experienced callers will guide you through the dances. Just bring your interest and enthusiasm. Address: Fort Meigs, 29100 West River Road , Perrysburg, Ohio |
August
| 10 - 11 |
Life in Early Ohio - Celebrate the Trades of Yesteryear
- Blacksmithing, coopering, and tinsmithing are just a few historic skills that are considered lost arts today. In 1813 they were common skills learned by tradesmen. See historic trades and skills and learn about a different side of life in early Ohio. Address: Fort Meigs, 29100 West River Road , Perrysburg, Ohio |
September
| 7 |
Harrison Rally Day Festival
- Perrysburg's largest community festival featuring Rally for the Arts juried fine arts, non-juried arts, food court, Creation Station kid's activities, parade at 10 am and live entertainment throughout the day. Address: Louisiana Avenue , Perrysburg, Ohio |
October
| 4 - 12 |
Garrison Ghost Walk
- Come to Fort Meigs for a "spirited" stroll this fall at the Garrison Ghost Walk. Tour the fort with your 1812 guide and encounter the spookier side of this historic place. The whole family will enjoy tales from the past, and while the ghosts aren't real, the fun certainly is. This family friendly event is by reservation only. Two weekends, Friday and Saturday. Address: Fort Meigs, 29100 West River Road , Perrysburg, Ohio |
November
| 19 |
World at War - Miniature War Gaming Day
- Come fight the War of 1812, World War I, and World War II all in one room! Miniature war gaming experts help you play more than 16 different war games and learn about this family friendly hobby. No experience is required and kids are welcome. Food will be available on site. Admission price includes the miniature war gaming and the museum. All new games this year! Co-sponsored by the Historical Miniatures Gaming Society, Great Lakes Chapter. Address: Fort Meigs, 29100 West River Road , Perrysburg, Ohio |
December
| 24 |
Fort Meigs Holiday Open House
- Join us in the Museum and Visitor Center to celebrate the holidays. War of 1812 soldiers and civilians will be on hand to provide demonstrations and answer questions about the War of 1812 and camp life. Enjoy holiday music, hot cider and cookies, and hands-on activities. Try your hand at period dancing. We will provide instructions and no partner or experience is necessary. While you're here shop our museum store for holiday gifts. Address: Fort MEigs, 29100 West River Road , Perrysburg, Ohio |
| 24 |
Holiday Shopping Expo
- A Holiday Shopping Expo to be held at the Holiday Inn French Quarter, 10630 Fremont Pike, in Perrysburg on Sunday, December 8 from 11 am to 4 pm. Over 60 Crafters and Direct Sales vendors are expected to fill the ballroom at the Holiday Inn French Quarter. Shop for unique gifts such as clothing, bath and spa items, jewelry, food, paper crafts, photography, girls' hair accesories, candles, home decor and much more! Guests are asked to bring items to support the Perrysburg Christians United Food Pantry serving Wood County. Address: Holiday Inn French Quarter 10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg , Perrysburg, Ohio |