ST. MARYS, OH – The 2025 Grand Lake St Marys Fall Festival days are: Friday, September 5, 4:00- 8:00 pm; Saturday, September 6, 9:00 am – 7:00 pm; and Sunday, September 7, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Another annual celebration of foods, art, crafts, entertainment, and activities.
PORTLAND, IN – Jay County Heritage Festival, “Celebrating 50 Years of Jay County High School” on Saturday, September 27, beginning at 11:00 am. Displays, craft vendors, reenactors, demonstrations, entertainment, kid’s activities, horse and wagon rides, and foods.
BRYAN, OH – Newlyn Quest Club’s 48th Annual Barn Fest. Homemade soup, giant homemade chocolate chip cookies, pies, handmade crafts, and more. Admission $2 per person. Kids 10 and under are free. All proceeds are donated to Williams County organizations.
AUBURN, IN – Praise & Worship Night on Thursday, September 25 at 7:00 pm at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Each month for adoration, praise and worship. 260.925.3930 or www.iccauburn.com
HAMILTON, OH – Art Fair at the Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park. Food trucks, live music, artist’s demonstrations, family craft activities and more. Shop for original paintings, ceramics, jewelry, Woodworking, glass by regional and national artists. Saturday, September 27, from 11:00 to 6:00 pm and Sunday, September 28, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Questions? 513.868.8336, www.pyramidhill.org.
DEFIANCE, OH – Fiesta Defiance in Triangle Park on Saturday, September 13, 11:00 am to 11:00 pm. Contact for more details – latincommunitycenter24@gmail.com
PORTLAND, IN – Jay County Chainsaw Carving Invitational on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, September 12 to 14, 2025. Six world class chainsaw carvers battle it out, creating sculptures in front of your eyes. High octane entertainment and a host of vendors offering food, drink and more like throwing axes with Valhalla Axe Hall. Carving auction on Sunday at 3:00 pm with the proceeds to benefit the Jay Co Cancer Society.
VAN WERT, OH – Harvest Moon Festival on Saturday, September 20, from 4:00-10:00 pm, downtown. A celebration that takes place when the moon is at its fullest and brightest, creating a magical atmosphere. The festival features various activities such as live music, food vendors, arts and crafts, a car show, and a Cornhole tournament. 419.238.6911.
Another event begins at 4:00 pm at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds, “Jeep Jam” sponsored by Greve Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram. Schedule of events are: 4:00-7:00 pm, Show & Shine; 7:00 pm Awards; 7:00-9:00 pm, Cruise Route; 9:00-11:00 pm, Live Music by Wastin Neon. Details at www.vanwertcountyfair.com
FREMONT, IN – Fall Fest Weekend on Saturday, September 19 through Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 2:00 pm. Held at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp Resort at Barton Lake. Bring your own pumpkin (or buy there) and enter in the Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Participate in friendly competition at the Fall Games, meet our special animal guests, and much more. Questions 260.833.1114 or www.jellystonebartonlake.com.
OXFORD, OH – “Create Your Own Collaged Labyrinth” at the Oxford Community Arts Center, beginning on Monday, September 8, continuing on 15, 22 and 29, from 4:30-6:30 pm. A soulful and creative experience. You will design your own unique Collaged Labyrinth, a personal and meaningful tool for reflection, meditation and inspiration. Questions? 513.524.8506
ALLEN COUNTY, IN – Come and experience a typical entertainment from Johnny’s era during the “50th Annual Johnny Appleseed Festival” beginning at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 20 and Sunday 21 at 1502 Harry W. Baals Drive, Fort Wayne. More at www.johnnyappleseedfest.com.
NEW HAVEN, IN – “Give a Hoot” is an event by Soarin’ Hawk Raptor Rehab – www.soarinhawk.org – that provides assistance to injured/orphaned Birds of Prey in NE Indiana by this non-profit with its animal rescue services. Come and meet the birds, photo ops, silent and live auctions, food, adult beverages, and more during this fund-raising time. Questions? 260-241-0134.
EATON, OH – On Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 8:00 am, “Preble County Poultry Breeders Show” at the fairgrounds. Details:PCPC Entry Form Fall 2025
AUBURN, IN – “2025 FW Quilt Fest” hosted by the Appleseed Quilters’ Guild on Friday, September 26 and Saturday 27 at the Hangar at Kruse Plaza. More details at: www.fwquiltfest.com.
FINDLAY, OH – On Saturday, September 27, 2025, the 11th annual “Oktoberfest Findlay” begins at 2:00 pm in downtown/300-500 block of South Main St. More at: www.oktoberfestfindlay.com
RICHMOND, IN – On Saturday, September 27, 2025, “Wayne County Railroaders Assn Train Show” at Richmond Senior High School, beginning at 11:00 am. Questions? 765.993.7569.
NEW PARIS, OH – Three days of celebration during the “New Paris AppleFest” beginning Friday, September 12 through Sunday, September 14, 2025. More at: www.newparisapplefest.com.
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