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Mercer & Auglaize Auglaize & Mercer Counties Convention & Visitors
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October 3
MINSTER OCTOBERFEST 2008
Come out and enjoy the annual Minster Octoberfest on October 3-5 2008. You will enjoy all the German heritage and pride Minster has to offer along with only the best German food, games, friendly competition, drinks, live entertainment, 10k, for the complete list of events and activities that will be going on visit
MOSER EGINEERING UMP NATIONALS
Eldora Speedway presents Moser Engineering UMP Nationals Friday at 7:00pm Saturday at 5:00pm Oct. 3 & 4. The season long points race comes to a close and the National late Model and Modified titles are on the line. For more info visit www.eldoraspeedway.com or call 937-338-3815.
HALLOWEEN CAMPOUT
Grand Lake St. Marys State Park Campground will be hosting there annual Halloween Campout. Enjoy all the typical Halloween activities such as apple bobbing, pumpkin carving, hayrides, costume & campsite decorations judging. Many more events all in the campgrounds for registered campers. For more info contact the state park office at 419-394-2774.
October 4
MINSTER OCTOBERFEST 2008
Come out and enjoy the annual Minster Octoberfest on October 3-5 2008. You will enjoy all the German heritage and pride Minster has to offer along with only the best German food, games, friendly competition, drinks, live entertainment, 10k, for the complete list of events and activities that will be going on visit
MOSER EGINEERING UMP NATIONALS
Eldora Speedway presents Moser Engineering UMP Nationals Friday at 7:00pm Saturday at 5:00pm Oct. 3 & 4. The season long points race comes to a close and the National late Model and Modified titles are on the line. For more info visit www.eldoraspeedway.com or call 937-338-3815.
HALLOWEEN CAMPOUT
Grand Lake St. Marys State Park Campground will be hosting there annual Halloween Campout. Enjoy all the typical Halloween activities such as apple bobbing, pumpkin carving, hayrides, costume & campsite decorations judging. Many more events all in the campgrounds for registered campers. For more info contact the state park office at 419-394-2774.
October 5
MINSTER OCTOBERFEST 2008
Come out and enjoy the annual Minster Octoberfest on October 3-5 2008. You will enjoy all the German heritage and pride Minster has to offer along with only the best German food, games, friendly competition, drinks, live entertainment, 10k, for the complete list of events and activities that will be going on visit
HALLOWEEN CAMPOUT
Grand Lake St. Marys State Park Campground will be hosting there annual Halloween Campout. Enjoy all the typical Halloween activities such as apple bobbing, pumpkin carving, hayrides, costume & campsite decorations judging. Many more events all in the campgrounds for registered campers. For more info contact the state park office at 419-394-2774.
October 6
October 7
October 8
October 9
Meet the Candidates Luncheon
The Chamber's Legislative/Education Committee will sponsor a Meet the Candidates Luncheon on Thursday, October 9, 11:30-1:00 at the Wapakoneta VFW. All local candidates running for county offices have been invited to speak. Each candidate will have an opportunity to introduce themselves and say a few words about their qualifications. Unopposed candidates have been asked to talk about the office they hold and recent challenges they have met. Chamber members are urged to attend this luncheon and take the opportunity to meet firsthand with our candidates for public office. The services and duties they perform are vital to our county. Contact the Chamber to make your reservations 419-738-2911. There will be a charge for the lunch. Menu is a choice of a chef salad or BBQ Beef Sandwich, chips, beverage, and dessert. Cost $10.
October 10
HALLOWEEN WEEKEND CAMPOUT
KOA Campground in Wapakoneta will host a Halloween Weekend Campout Oct. 10-11. This will be a boo-tiful weekend. Come and see who’s going to win the costume and site contest this year? Win a free night! For more info visit http://koa.com/where/oh/35108/ccwu/October 11
BLUE GRASS IN THE CORNFIELD INDOORS
Famous Old Time Music Company presents Bluegrass in the Cornfield indoors at 20322 US 33 in Wapakoneta. Shows start at 3:00pm for more information call 419-568-1220 or visit www.fotmc.com
Art Walk By Pumpkin Glow
4-8pm Art Walk By Pumpkin Glow Over 30 Artist will be set up along Main Street in Celina displaying, selling and demostrating their wares. Local downtown merchants in Celina will have sales and special events. The Potter House will have 20% off storewide. (excludes food and already discounted items). Come enjoy a little culture! It is going to be a fantastic event!
APPLE FEST
Join us in celebrating the wonderful tastes and colors of autumn. Our annual Apple Fest is a great time to come visit Otterbein St. Marys with refreshments, games, apple bake-off, and horse drawn carriage rides from 11:00am -2:00pm.
HALLOWEEN WEEKEND CAMPOUT
KOA Campground in Wapakoneta will host a Halloween Weekend Campout Oct. 10-11. This will be a boo-tiful weekend. Come and see who’s going to win the costume and site contest this year? Win a free night! For more info visit http://koa.com/where/oh/35108/ccwu/
Downtown Artwalk by Pumpkin Glow
Come and enjoy local artwork from local Artist’s around the area in the different stores along Main St. in Downtown Celina on October 11th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. There will also be live entertainment as well as many things for purchase.
October 12
TRI COUNTY COIN CLUB COIN SHOW 2008
The Tri -County Coin Club will host there annual coin show Oct 12, 2008 from 9:00am until 4:00pm at the Auglaize County Jr. Fair Building Free Admission & Parking
October 13
October 14
Annual Dinner Meeting
The Southwestern Auglaize County Annual Dinner Meeting will be held
Oct. 14. It's a time of celebrating the accomplishments and work of
the Chamber during the past year, as well as looking to the year
ahead to plan and set goals. Awards and recognition are given at
this time, and the evening features a guest speaker and special
entertainment. All Chamber members and the general public are
invited to this special event. If you have questions, contact us
here at the Chamber office at 419-629-0313 or email at
info@auglaize.org
October 15
October 16
October 17
October 18
October 19
October 20
October 21
October 22
October 23
Wapakoneta Annual Halloween Parade
A local favorite, the annual Halloween parade will be held on
October 23rd in downtown Wapakoneta at 6:30pm! Traditionally held
the Thurday before the end of daylight savings time in October.
October 24
Witches Brew HAHA
7-9pm Fly in for a Witches Brew HAHA ! We will whip up a withces brew and with a little hocus pocus help you create a halloween masterpiece! You bring whatever painting talent you have and we will provide a little magic, snack and brew! $12 per person plus the cost of your pottery piece! It will be a night to remember. Best Witch costume will when a Prize! Door Prizes! Pre Registration Required! 419-584-1705 Get the gals together a have a much needed night out!
November 1
November 2
November 3
November 4
November 5
November 6
November 7
November 8
BLUE GRASS IN THE CORNFIELD INDOORS
Famous Old Time Music Company presents Bluegrass in the Cornfield indoors at 20322 US 33 in Wapakoneta. Shows start at 3:00pm for more information call 419-568-1220 or visit www.fotmc.com
November 9
Turkey Party
St. Patrick Catholic Church will hold their annual Turkey Party on Sunday, November 9, 2008 at the K of C Hall, 614 N. Dixie, Wapakoneta, OH. Doors open at 5pm with supper served, Bingo starts at 6PM. Events include cash raffle prizes, attendance drawings, cake raffles and Bingo. Please contact 419-738-6043 if you need any other information.
MERCER COUNTY ANNUAL ANTIQUE POST CARD EXHIBIT
This annual Antique Post card Exhibit will be hosted by local collectors, at the Mercer county Historical Museum on Sunday November 9th from 1-4pm. The public is invited to bring Mercer County & Lake post cards and or letters to or from Mercer County’s old Post Office which have closed. Post Cards in honor of our Military Heritage are also requested.
November 10
November 11
November 14
GERMAN FAMILY CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND 2008
Local businesses participating the weekend of Nov.14-16. Shop locally!! If you have questions, contact the Chamber office at 419-629-0313 or email at info@auglaize.org
November 15
GERMAN FAMILY CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND 2008
Local businesses participating the weekend of Nov.14-16. Shop locally!! If you have questions, contact the Chamber office at 419-629-0313 or email at info@auglaize.org
November 16
GERMAN FAMILY CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND 2008
Local businesses participating the weekend of Nov.14-16. Shop locally!! If you have questions, contact the Chamber office at 419-629-0313 or email at info@auglaize.org
November 27
THANKSGIVING CAMPOUT
KOA Campground in
Wapakoneta will host a Thanksgiving Campout Nov. 27-30. Pack
your turkey fryers and come camping. Is your RV already in
storage? No problem. Remember our cabins are heated and
still open. For more info visit
http://koa.com/where/oh/35108/ccwu/
November 28
THANKSGIVING CAMPOUT
KOA Campground in Wapakoneta will host a Thanksgiving Campout Nov. 27-30. Pack your turkey fryers and come camping. Is your RV already in storage? No problem. Remember our cabins are heated and still open. For more info visit http://koa.com/where/oh/35108/ccwu/
November 29
THANKSGIVING CAMPOUT
KOA Campground in Wapakoneta will host a Thanksgiving Campout Nov. 27-30. Pack your turkey fryers and come camping. Is your RV already in storage? No problem. Remember our cabins are heated and still open. For more info visit http://koa.com/where/oh/35108/ccwu/
November 30
THANKSGIVING CAMPOUT
KOA Campground in Wapakoneta will host a Thanksgiving Campout Nov. 27-30. Pack your turkey fryers and come camping. Is your RV already in storage? No problem. Remember our cabins are heated and still open. For more info visit http://koa.com/where/oh/35108/ccwu/
December 5
FORT FESTIVAL OF TREES
The Friends of the Fort Recovery Library will host a Festival of Trees with over 30 unique and beautiful Christmas trees on display throughout the library. Vote for your favorite one! This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Fort Recovery Library Dec. 5-20 during library hours for more information call 419-375-2869 or visit www.fortrecoverylibrary.org
BYE BYE BIRDIE The hit Broadway musical is loosely based on the lives of Elvis Presley and Conway Twitty. Stage Direction and Choreography by Vickie Shurelds. The show will be presented as a Dinner Theatre on December 5,6,7, 12& 13. Dinner will be served at 6:30; curtain time is 8pm in the St. Marys Theatre, 119 West Spring Street. Tickets for Bye Bye Birdie are $18.00 for the Dinner & Show $10.00 for the show only and are on sale now at the St. Marys Trading Company & Hobby Center, 111 West Spring Street, the Regent Theatre 105 West Spring Street, and at the St. Marys Chamber of Commerce. For more information call 419-953-7612, or visit www.grandlaketheatrix.com
PICKLE DAYS
December 6
PICKLE DAYS
BYE BYE BIRDIE The hit Broadway musical is loosely based on the lives of Elvis Presley and Conway Twitty. Stage Direction and Choreography by Vickie Shurelds. The show will be presented as a Dinner Theatre on December 5,6,7, 12& 13. Dinner will be served at 6:30; curtain time is 8pm in the St. Marys Theatre, 119 West Spring Street. Tickets for Bye Bye Birdie are $18.00 for the Dinner & Show $10.00 for the show only and are on sale now at the St. Marys Trading Company & Hobby Center, 111 West Spring Street, the Regent Theatre 105 West Spring Street, and at the St. Marys Chamber of Commerce. For more information call 419-953-7612, or visit www.grandlaketheatrix.com
December 7
Rockford’s Annual Christmas Walk
Come out and enjoy Rockford’s Annual Christmas Walk on Sunday, December 7th More details to come.
BYE BYE BIRDIE The hit Broadway musical is loosely based on the lives of Elvis Presley and Conway Twitty. Stage Direction and Choreography by Vickie Shurelds. The show will be presented as a Dinner Theatre on December 5,6,7, 12& 13. Dinner will be served at 6:30; curtain time is 8pm in the St. Marys Theatre, 119 West Spring Street. Tickets for Bye Bye Birdie are $18.00 for the Dinner & Show $10.00 for the show only and are on sale now at the St. Marys Trading Company & Hobby Center, 111 West Spring Street, the Regent Theatre 105 West Spring Street, and at the St. Marys Chamber of Commerce. For more information call 419-953-7612, or visit www.grandlaketheatrix.com
December 8
December 9
December 10
December 13
BLUE GRASS IN THE CORNFIELD INDOORS
Famous Old Time Music Company presents Bluegrass in the Cornfield indoors at 20322 US 33 in Wapakoneta. Shows start at 3:00pm for more information call 419-568-1220 or visit www.fotmc.com