Hot Dates
Although all events make a significant financial impact on our community, we expect these dates and events to bring an influx of visitors to our community, specifically overnight visitors.
See this year’s tournament schedule here, many of which see an increase in overnight visitors. You can also see significant community events here, and visit our event calendar regularly.
2026
Winter ArtWalk, February 6
Restaurant Week, February 16-22, 2026
Silver Blades Ice Show, March 27-29 50th anniversary
Spring ArtWalk, May 1
BGSU Commencement, May 2
Bluffton University Commencement, May 2
Springtime in Ohio craft show, May 2-3
University of Findlay Commencement, May 10
The Findlay Show: Armed Forces Day, May 14-16
Boogie on the Block, June 5
Flag City Sluggers Opening Day, June 5 see the full schedule here!
Vet Fest, June 13
Millstream Speed Week, coming soon!
Findlay Fireworks, July 3
Bluffton Ride to Remember, July 11*
NWOAMA Antique Machinery Show, July 30 – August 2
Car Tunes on Main, August 1
Summer ArtWalk, August 7
Flag City BalloonFest, August 7 – 9
Bluffton New Student Move-In, August 11
University of Findlay New Student Move-In, August 13
BGSU New Student Move-In, August 20-21
Hancock County Fair, September 1 – 7
NWORRP Pumpkin Train, September 19 – October 25* weekends only
Oktoberfest Findlay!, September 26
National Dachshund Races, September 26
NWORRP Fall Harvest Festival, October 2-4*
Bluffton Homecoming & Alumni Weekend, October 2-4
Christmas in October Craft Show, October 3-4
Halloween Parade, October 20
Fall ArtWalk, November 6
Mazza Weekend Conference, early November*
NWORRP North Pole Express, November 20 – January 3* weekends only
City of Findlay Tree Lighting, November 27
*date tentative