Attend these Community Festivals!
Findlay may be the county seat of Hancock County but the communities surrounding and supporting the city are the heart. There are many great opportunities to support and celebrate hometown pride this summer and fall, don’t miss the opportunity to attend these community festivals!
Rawson Proud
Saturday, July 9
Rawson Community Park
Kicking off the community festivals is Rawson Proud! This event kicks off at 4 p.m. with a craft show, hog roast, car and tractor show and much more. Don’t miss the parade at 6:30 when the real fun begins with 2nd Trik, Life Flight, kids area complete with pony rides, and games. The whole family will enjoy a day of fun in Rawson! VisitFindlay.com
Vanlue Fest
Thursday, July 28 – Saturday, July 30
Vanlue Community Park
Head to Vanlue for a weekend of fun. Between the different competitions, kids rides and games, food vendors, and plenty of other great events planned there will be plenty of fun for the whole family. VisitFindlay.com
McComb Cookie Festival
Saturday, July 30 – Sunday, July 31
McComb Village Park
A parade, softball tournament, 5K, plenty of activities for children, a fishing derby with pro angler Craig Burwell, Car Show, live music, and much, much more? It sounds like McComb Cookie Festival has something for everyone! Come out for the great food, spend time with friends, and have a great time all weekend. VisitFindlay.com
Arlington Village Festival
Friday August 12 – Saturday, August 13
Arlington Village Park
There is fun to be had by all at the second annual Arlington Village Festival! A parade kicks off the event at 6 p.m. on Friday and the fun doesn’t stop from there! There will be live music by Electrik Circus, Joshua Melton, and Nashville Crush in the Adult Zone, Craft and Food Vendors, Kids Zone and Kiddie parade, a 5K, Dodgeball and Cornhole Tournaments and so much more during this special event! VisitFindlay.com
Mt. Blanchard Heritage Day
Saturday, August 20
Mt. Blanchard
Head to Mt. Blanchard’s Heritage Day for this special community festival that will celebrate the past, present, and future that is resurrecting the Mt. Blanchard Homecoming! There will be vintage cars, antique bicycles and tractors, as well as antique machinery. Civil War memorabilia, historical tours of the village, a 5K, train rides, games, great food, entertainment and more will ensure that everyone in your family will have a great time at Heritage Day! VisitFindlay.com
Arcadia SummerFest and Car Show
Friday, August 26 – Saturday, August 27
Arcadia
Plenty of fun will be had at Arcadia Lions Club’s Summerfest! East of Cheyenne will play and there will be plenty of fun and beverages for all to enjoy. On Saturday the fun continues with a car show hosted by the Findlay Mustang Club! VisitFindlay.com
Bluffton Fall Festival
Saturday, September 24
Various Locations in Bluffton
Whether you go to one stop or them all, the Bluffton Fall Festival has plenty in store for those young and old! Comprised of different locations throughout Bluffton, the Bluffton Fall Festival boasts events liks a 5K, Craft and Home Business Expo, Inflatables, Pony Rides, antique tractor show, fishing derby, live music and so much more! You can see a list of all the locations participating in the year and check back often to see the schedule as it is finalized for 2016! VisitFindlay.com
Van Buren Apple Butter Festival
Saturday, October 10
Van Buren High School
Don’t miss the Van Buren Lions Club Apple Butter Fest and Craft Show! There will delicious and fresh apple butter to sample and buy and bean soup to enjoy, both made by the Lions Club! In addition to apple butter (as if that isn’t a draw enough!) enjoy a craft and quilt show and many food vendors. Plus, there will be train rides, Button the clown and other activities for the whole family. East of Cheyenne will also be performing during the day! VisitFindlay.com
Celebrating Hancock County Every Day
Looking for other ways to celebrate Hometown Pride besides attending community festivals? Taking place weekly throughout the county are different Farmers’ Markets! The Hancock County Farmers’ Market takes place on Thursdays, Arlington Farmers’ Market on Fridays, and Bluffton Farmers’ Market on Saturday. Learn more about these markets, as well as other opportunities to shop fresh and local in Hancock County! Also, make sure you check off all the items on the Hancock County Bucket List! Also, discover hidden gems that are peppered throughout the county. Still need something to do? Check out whats happening this weekend and every other day in Hancock County by visiting our event calendar!