SEPTEMBER
9/1/2009 - 9/30/2009
White House Pets: Ambassadors at Large & White House Horses
Tue - Sat: 9 am - 5 pm, Sun: Noon - 5 pm
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont
A pair of special exhibits on loan from the White House Historical Association that explore the four-footed residents of the White House.
419.332.2081 or 800.998.7737
Admission: $7.50/adult, $6.50/senior, $3/child (ages 6 - 12)
9/1/2009 - 9/4/2009
Marblehead Lighthouse Tours
Mon - Fri: 1 - 4:45 pm
Marblehead Lighthouse State Park, Marblehead
Guided tours of the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the Great Lakes. Tours begin at 1pm with the last tour starting at 4:45 pm Monday-Fridays. Register with Park Ranger on-site for the tour. Onsite Keeper's House Museum is open and free during all Lighthouse Tours.
419.734.4424 ext. 2
Admission: $2/person ages 6 and over
9/1/2009
Rain Barrel Workshops
4 or 6 pm
Osborn MetroPark, Shelter 1, 3910 Perkins Ave., Huron
Rain barrels are a type of water harvesting system (such as a cistern) that allow us to collect rain angd save it for watering our plants between storm events. Please join Breann Hohman, Erie Soil and Water Conservation District for a hands-on instruction of rain barrel construction and environmental benefits associated with water harvesting. Workshop fee includes the materials and instruction for constructing one rain barrel. Please call the Erie Soil and Water Conservation District to register. Limit: 15 participants.
419.626.5211
Admission: $45/person
9/2/2009
Victorian Tea
1 - 3 pm
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center - Dillon House, Fremont
Experience the elegance of a formal Victorian-era tea set against the beauty of an 1873 historic home. The Hayes Presidential Center's Dillon House is the setting for a series of afternoon getaways designed to bring back the grace of a time gone by. Guests are seated at linen-topped tables, served tea sandwiches and sweets by maids dressed in period costume and entertained by a gifted pianist. Each Victorian Tea is highlighted by a different roving performer, from a tea-leaf reader and astrologer to a harpist and magician. Reservations required.
419.332.2081 or 800.998.7737
Admission: $20/person
9/3/2009
German Fest
12 - 2 pm
Otterbein North Shore, 9400 North Shore Blvd., Marblehead
German food, live music and fun! Come rain or shine. For more information call Joy at Otterbein North Shore.
419.798.8203
Admission: $5
9/3/2009
Schedel Evening Guided Garden Tour
Schedel Arboretum and Gardens, Elmore
Evening tours open to individuals. Find out Schedel history plus detailed information on trees and flora on the 17 acre garden estate. Reservations required.$12 per person.
419.862.3182
9/4/2009 - 9/6/2009
17th Annual Probell Ten Grand Nationals
Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, Norwalk
419.668.5555
9/4/2009 - 9/5/2009
Labor Day Weekend Activities
East Harbor State Park, Marblehead
Don’t look now, but FALL is just around the corner! Feel free to take part in the various fall activities and join us for a dance on Saturday night.
9/4/2009 - 9/5/2009
Entertainment at Hermes Winery
8:30 - 11:30 pm
Hermes Winery, 6413 Hayes Ave., Sandusky
Join us for good wine, good company and live entertainment. Share the music of the area's best local and regional talent. Please check the website for a list of performers.
419.626.8500
9/4/2009
Friday Night Splash
7 pm - 12 am
Kalahari Resort, 7000 Kalahari Dr., Sandusky
Locals, as well as out-of-town guests, can visit Kalahari's waterpark and Big Game Room for a special price on Friday nights through November 20. Arrive as early as 7 pm and purchase Splash Passes or Splash Packages at the Waterpark entrance, located in Kalahari's lower level. A Splash Pass allows waterpark admission from 7 pm - 12 am and a Splash Package includes a Splash Pass plus a coupon for a slice of pizza, fountain soda and $5 on an Arcade Game Card. The coupon must be redeemed at Safari Snacks or Café Mirage.
419.433.7200 or 877.525.2427
Admission: $14 - Splash Pass, $20 - Splash Package
9/5/2009 - 9/7/2009
Milan Melon Festival
On the Village Square (SR 113), Milan
This is the 51st Annual Labor Day weekend celebration with rides, games, contests, antique car show and live musical entertainment. The Grand Parade is on Sunday afternoon. Our famous muskmelon ice cream and watermelon sherbet are the must-have treats. It's all found in charming Milan, Ohio.
419.499.3254
9/5/2009 - 9/6/2009
Flea Market
9 am - 4 pm
Seneca County Fairgrounds, 100 Hopewell Ave., Tiffin
The Tiffin Flea Market is sponsored by the Seneca County Jr. Fair Foundation. Find sports and other collectible cards and memorabilia, sporting equipment, NASCAR, Hot Wheels, die-cast, collectibles, farm toys - new and old, coins, electronics, apparel, racing/antique/racing kits, trains, comic books, china, glass and many more other collectibles. There are 8 weekend flea market shows scheduled from May thru October.
888.736.3221
9/5/2009
City Wide Garage Sale II
9 am - 2 pm
Fabens Park, Huron
Last garage sale of the year. Over 60 spaces sold last year.
419.433.8487
9/5/2009
Summer Concert Series
7:30 pm
Lyman Harbor, 1615 First St., Sandusky
Musical entertainment by Rumours. Bring your lawn chairs. Rain or shine.
419.625.9626
lymanharbor.com
9/5/2009
Boppin' on the Basin
7:30 pm
Huron Boat Basin, 330 N. Main St., Huron
Featuring music by the Cocobeanos.
419.433.8487
9/5/2009
Farmer's Market
8 am - 12 pm
City parking lot at Hancock & Market sts, Sandusky
Fresh vegetables and fruits direct from the farm, as well as many other popular items. People also have the opportunity to save between 30%-50% on food expenses this summer by purchasing a subscription to the Erie Fresh Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. Pick up location will be every Saturday June 6 - October 31 at the Sandusky Farmer's Market. For more information, please contact Lauren at 419.290.0442 or visit eriewire.wordpress.com to view our online brochure.
419.627.5942
9/5/2009
Perch, Peach, Pierogi and Polka Festival
11 am - 11 pm
Knights of Columbus Hall Parking Lot, 109 Perry St., Port Clinton
Serving Lake Erie perch, pierogis, peach cobbler with ice cream. Refreshments available will include beer, soft drinks and wine coolers. Live Polka Bands will perform for your music enjoyment and dancing pleasure.
9/5/2009
Monarch Butterfly Tagging
10 am - 3 pm
Old Woman Creek, 2514 Cleveland Rd. E, Huron
Drop in to help tag monarch butterflies migrating to Mexico as part of Project Monarch Watch. In Mexico, they are recaptured and distance, population and travel route calculations are made.
419.433.4601
9/11/2009 - 9/12/2009
Cruisin' by the Bay Classic Car Show
Fri: 5 - 11 pm, Sat: 8 am - 11 pm
Washington Parks, Downtown Sandusky
This annual classic car show takes over the downtown streets of Sandusky where spectators can browse blocks of cars and enjoy the "buzzing of the ave" - just as it was done in the 60s. There will also be entertainment, food, prizes and more.
419.609.2888
northcoastcancerfoundation.org
9/11/2009 - 9/12/2009
Historical Weekend
Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial, Put-in-Bay
Activities and events at the Perry Memorial. Grand Parade on Saturday with area and local dignitaries, several high school bands and island antique and classic cars. War of 1812 military encampment. Musket & cannon firing demonstrations. Boy Scout Camporee with more than 1,200 Boy Scouts. Contact the Port Clinton, OH Boy Scout Troop 360 for more information about participating in the Camporee.
419.285.2832
9/11/2009 - 9/12/2009
Entertainment at Hermes Winery
8:30 - 11:30 pm
Hermes Winery, 6413 Hayes Ave., Sandusky
Join us for good wine, good company and live entertainment. Share the music of the area's best local and regional talent. Please check the website for a list of performers.
419.626.8500
9/11/2009
Friday Night Chaos!
3 pm
Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, Norwalk
We've teamed clearly exotic cars with street legal hi-performance cars, triggering screamin 200+mph speeds and affordable, family entertainment.
419.668.5555
Admission: $15/adult, $5/child (ages 6 - 14)
9/11/2009
Friday Night Splash
7 pm - 12 am
Kalahari Resort, 7000 Kalahari Dr., Sandusky
Locals, as well as out-of-town guests, can visit Kalahari's waterpark and Big Game Room for a special price on Friday nights through November 20. Arrive as early as 7 pm and purchase Splash Passes or Splash Packages at the Waterpark entrance, located in Kalahari's lower level. A Splash Pass allows waterpark admission from 7 pm - 12 am and a Splash Package includes a Splash Pass plus a coupon for a slice of pizza, fountain soda and $5 on an Arcade Game Card. The coupon must be redeemed at Safari Snacks or Café Mirage.
419.433.7200 or 877.525.2427
Admission: $14 - Splash Pass, $20 - Splash Package
9/12/2009 - 9/13/2009
Pioneer Days
10 am - 5 pm
Historic Lyme Village, 5001 SR 4, Bellevue
Experience various aspects of life in the 1700s and 1800s. Over 150 re-enactors, demonstrating crafters, sutlers and musicians. There will also be food, children's activities, a Civil War skirmish, tours of the 1882 Wright Mansion and more.
419.483.4949
Admission: $5/adult, $3/child (ages 6 - 12)
9/12/2009 - 9/13/2009
Bay Days
10 am - 4 pm
Maritime Museum, Meigs St. Pier & Battery Park Marina, Sandusky
Boat rides, wooden boat show, model boat building for kids, Underground Railroad trolley tours and Pirate Day with Capt'n Willie's Silly Pirate Show.
419.624.0274
Admission: Free with $1 fee to the museum
9/12/2009 - 9/13/2009
Sandusky Bay Antique & Flea Market
9 am - 3 pm
Sandusky Bay Pavilion, Downtown Sandusky
Enjoy browsing through the many vendors who will be set up. Items for sale will range from antiques, collectibles and memorabilia, to art work, crafts and jewelry, to garage sale and flea market items.
419.627.5986
9/12/2009
Coastweeks - East Sandusky Bay Water Trail Celebration
1 - 4 pm
Big Island Canoe Launch, E. River Rd., Sandusky
Erie MetroParks will have their canoes available for a guided tour of the East Sandusky Bay or bring your own canoe or kayak and join us. Actual route depends on wind conditions. Co-sponsored by Erie MetroParks, City of Sandusky Recreation Division and The Friends of Pipe Creek Watershed.
419.625.7783
9/12/2009
Stone Lab 11th Annual Open House
11:30 am - 3:30 pm
OSU Stone Laboratory, Gibraltar Island
The Friends of Stone Lab (FOSL) will host the 11th Annual one-day Open House for the public from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm at the laboratory on Gibraltar Island. Free transportation will be provided from The Ohio State University Research Building at 879 Bay View Avenue, to Gibraltar Island. Stone Lab is the oldest fresh water biological field station and research laboratory in the United States. This free event includes tours of the South Bass Island Lighthouse, Stone Lab and the Aquatic Resource Center as well as lectures and laboratory sessions on Gibraltar.
419.285.1800
9/12/2009
Wine 101
6:30 pm
The Culinary Vegetable Institute, 12304 SR 13, Milan
Michael Sarro from St. Martin's Wine School will be here to teach you some of the basic principles and guidelines in the nebulous world of food and wine pairing. Improve your overall food and wine experience. Learn about the different food attributes that affect compatability with wine. Please call for reservations.
419.499.7500
culinaryvegetableinstitute.com
Admission: $45/person
9/12/2009
Chocolate Demonstration
Tre Sorelle, 634 Columbus Ave., Sandusky
Adults can enjoy demonstrations of the many different ways that chocolate can be given a flavor. Learn how we utilize herbs, teas, fruits and more to create our tantalizing recipes! (Please note, this is NOT a hands on class.) Please RSVP by Wednesday September 9th.
419.502.2462
Admission: $8/person
9/12/2009
Underground Railroad Trolley Tour
11 am
Maritime Museum, 125 Meigs St., Sandusky
Learn the history of the Underground Railroad movement and the role of Sandusky area citizens who aided the journey of brave fugitives from slavery to freedom across Lake Erie to Canada. Seating is limited. Please call to make your reservations.
419.624.0274
sanduskyundergroundrailroad.org
Admission: $5/person
9/12/2009
How to: Dispose of Hazardous Household Products
2 - 4 pm
Old Woman Creek, 2514 Cleveland Rd. E, Huron
Do you know where to put the cleaners, oils and other toxic materials in your home or garage that you no longer need? Find the recycling solution from Tina Sevenbergen, Erie County Solid Waste Management District.
419.433.4601
9/12/2009
Butterfly Festival
10 am - 4 pm
KI Historical Association, Division St., Kelleys Island
This all day event features outdoor crafts, an indoor afternoon program and Monarch tagging on the Historical Association grounds.
419.746.2258
9/12/2009
Woodcarver Show
10 am - 4 pm
Merry-Go-Round Museum, 301 Jackson St., Sandusky
More than 20 woodcarvers will demonstrate their art and creations. Items created by these artists will be for sale during the show.
419.626.6111
Admission: Free, with $1 carousel rides offered all day
9/12/2009
Farmer's Market
8 am - 12 pm
City parking lot at Hancock & Market sts, Sandusky
Fresh vegetables and fruits direct from the farm, as well as many other popular items. People also have the opportunity to save between 30%-50% on food expenses this summer by purchasing a subscription to the Erie Fresh Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. Pick up location will be every Saturday June 6 - October 31 at the Sandusky Farmer's Market. For more information, please contact Lauren at 419.290.0442 or visit eriewire.wordpress.com to view our online brochure.
419.627.5942
9/12/2009
Grub n’ Suds
10 am - 8 pm
Depot Park, Elmore
Motorcycle enthusiasts will have a great time at our 13th annual Grub n’ Suds event. There will be an A.B.A.T.E. - Headless Motorcycle Poker Run, bike games, bike show with judging from 10 am - Noon. Live entertainment includes the Harley Packer Band, Josh Boyd & The V.I.P. Band. Event bands allow you into the beer garden for food and soft drinks.
419.260.1282 / 419.707.9799 / 419.665.2725
Admission: Events bands are $12.50/adult and $7/child (ages 12 & under)
9/12/2009
All Singles Dance
8 pm
Humane Society Hall, 4550 Fostoria Ave., Findlay
Join us for the Summer's Eve Dance. Step out and enjoy this summer evening with Dean and friends to liven up your weekend and perhaps meet that special someone.
419.422.5200
Admission: $7/person
9/12/2009
Sandusky Lions Club Annual Fall Pancake Breakfast
7 am - 1 pm
Grace Episcopal Church, 315 Wayne St., Sandusky
The church is handicap accessible.
Admission: $5/adult, $4/child
9/12/2009
Treasure Island Day
9 am - 3 pm
Various locations, Kelleys Island
Come to Kelleys Island and search for treasure at our island-wide yard sale. Maps will be available the day of the event at the Kelleys Island Boat Line, Chamber Office, Island Market and Country Store.
419.746.2360
9/12/2009
Art in the Park
10 am - 5 pm
DeRivera Park, Put-in-Bay
Area and regional artists, photographers, potters, painters, silversmiths, fabric artists, glass artists and stained glass artists, etc. display and sell their work.
419.285.2832
9/12/2009
Historical Saturday
6:30 pm
Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial, Put-in-Bay
Toledo Symphony at 6:30 pm at Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial. This free concert is a part of the Historical Weekend tradition of art, music and history. Concert is on the memorial plaza. Bring a cushion or chair.
419.285.2832
9/12/2009
Marblehead Lighthouse Tours
10 am - 3 pm
Marblehead Lighthouse State Park, Marblehead
Guided tours of the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the Great Lakes. Register with Park Ranger on-site for the tour. Onsite Keeper's House Museum is open and free during all Lighthouse Tours.
419.734.4424 ext. 2
Admission: $2/person ages 6 and over
9/13/2009 - 9/30/2009
Urban Perspective: Recent Graduates of The Cleveland Institute of Art
1 - 4 pm
Sandusky Cultural Center, 2130 Hayes Ave., Sandusky
With awareness of cultural diversity and the positive values of artistic regionalism, the Sandusky Cultural Center provides educational and entertaining exhibits that stimulate an interest in the fine arts, provide a focus for multicultural awareness, and introduce complex issues and challenging concepts. The featured exhibit is Urban Perspective: Recent Graduates of The Cleveland Institute of Art. The Gallery is CLOSED on Saturdays, school holidays, vacations & "snow days", etc.
419.625.1188
Admission: Free
9/13/2009
22nd Annual Great Black Backed Gull Watch
9 am - 12 pm
Main Street Observation, SR 60, Vermilion
North America's largest gull, the Great Black-backed, has become a common visitor - particularly in the winter along Lake Erie. At 30 inches in length and with a wingspan of more than 5 feet, it should be easy to pick out from the much smaller Ring-billed and Herring Gulls. If you have not noticed this unusually large bird and want to learn more – please join us! An Erie MetroParks Naturalist will have a spotting scope and binoculars available for the public.
440.654.8847
9/13/2009
Bridal Exposition
1 - 4 pm
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont
Wedding-related vendors and services display their wares in the Hayes Museum, Dillon House and on the grounds of Spiegel Grove.
419.332.2081 or 800.998.7737
Admission: $2/person
9/13/2009
Historical Society Muffins vs. Mossbacks Ball Game
2 pm
Island Field, Put-in-Bay
Held at the island's ball field. The Ohio Historical Society Muffins play the Put-in-Bay Mossbacks. Original baseball rules. Refreshments available. Hot dogs for $1 and soft drinks for $1. Begins at 2 pm. Bring a lawn chair for the shade. Sponsored by Miller Boat Line.
419.285.2832
9/15/2009
Landscape Training
7 - 9 pm
Osborn MetroPark - Frost Center, 3910 Perkins Ave., Huron
This is the 1st of a monthly series of programs geared to teach landscape company employers and employees, property managers, groundskeepers, homeowners and Master gardeners the proper way to care for trees, shrubs, lawns, & perennials. Registration requested.
419.625.7783
9/15/2009
Garden Cement Leaves
6 - 8 pm
Osborn MetroPark - Frost Center, 3910 Perkins Ave, Huron
Create beautiful cement leaves for your garden. If you would like stepping stones, bird feeding dishes or just a paper weight for the office this would be a great class for you. Ages 13 and up. Pre-registration is required.
419.625.7783
Admission: $10/person
9/16/2009 - 9/20/2009
Cedar Point Boat Show
Wed-Fri: 12 - 7 pm, Sat: 12 - 7 pm, Sun: 11 am - 6 pm
Cedar Point Marina, Sandusky
The Great Lakes' biggest in-water boat show. Boat show tickets do not include admission to Cedar Point, nor is purchasing admission to the amusement park necessary to attend the boat show.
419.627.2350
cedarpointboatshow.com
Admission: $9/adult, $7/senior (60+), children (12 and under): Free
9/16/2009
Brown Bag Lunch Series
12 - 1 pm
Sandusky Library, 114 W. Adams St., Sandusky
Topic: Moravians in Milan. In the spring of 1804, Moravian missioner Sebastian Oppelt came up the Huron River, or Pettquotting to Native Americans, and settled in the area that eventually became the Village of Milan. Learn more about the settlement, Moravian missionary work, Native American culture and Milan's early history. Registration requested.
419.625.3834
9/16/2009
Ash Trees - Save or Remove?
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Osborn MetroPark - Frost Center, 3910 Perkins Ave, Huron
Mike Pisarsky, horticulturist and arborist will give an information session on the Emerald Ash Borer. Is it fatal or can your trees be saved? Learn the signs and symptoms of an infestation.
419.625.7783
9/17/2009 - 9/20/2009
Midwest Birding Symposium
Various Locations, Lakeside
A premier birding event expected to attract 1,000+ birders from around the continent to the shores of Lake Erie. Event
features presentations by North America’s leading birding experts, an extensive vendor area with nature products and information, birding at the area’s top spots, and the opportunity for both novice and experienced birders to network with fellow enthusiasts. Speakers include Tony Award-winning actress Jane Alexander, NPR commentator Julie Zickefoose, Pulitzer Prize finalist Scott Weidensaul, and Roger Tory Peterson Award winner Kenn Kaufman. Complete details online or by calling 888.896.6927.
9/17/2009
Hybrid Wrestling
Ghostly Manor Thrill Center, 3319 Milan Rd., Sandusky
Hybrid Wrestling and Absolute Intense Wrestling are joining forces to produce Sandusky’s first-ever wrestling supercard, “Double Edge Sword,” for the Ghostly Manor Thrill Center. This all-ages event will be headlined by “The American Dragon” Bryan Danielson in his final independent wrestling match before he becomes an active member of the WWE roster at the end of September. Doors open at 6:30 pm; event begins at 7 pm.
419.626.4467
hybridwrestling.com/shop or ghostlymanor.com
9/17/2009
Music, Flowers and a Sunset
Downtown, Vermilion
Music fans of all ages and music preferences can enjoy their favorite music. Musicians are everywhere downtown, playing on street corners, in parks, at the museum, on the beach - wherever people are gathered to watch, dance or sing along.
440.963.0772
9/18/2009 - 9/20/2009
12th Annual Mopar World Finals
Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, Norwalk
Car show, drag race, car corral, swap meet, marketplace and more.
419.668.5555 or 614.835.0426
summitmotorsportspark.com or ccevents.com
9/18/2009 - 9/20/2009
HalloWeekends
Cedar Point Amusement Park, Sandusky
Creatures of the night come alive at Cedar Point's annual celebration of spooks and screams. You will find not-so-scary fun for the kids and in-your-face frights for the adults. Trust us…it's ok to scream….
419.627.2350
cedarpoint.com
9/18/2009 - 9/19/2009
Oktoberfest
Erie County Fairgrounds, 3110 Columbus Ave., Sandusky
Join us for food, fun and fellowship. There will also be musical entertainment, Texas Hold'em tournament, Cornhole tournament and more.
419.626.1892
sanduskycentralcatholicschool.com
9/18/2009 - 9/19/2009
Entertainment at Hermes Winery
8:30 - 11:30 pm
Hermes Winery, 6413 Hayes Ave., Sandusky
Join us for good wine, good company and live entertainment. Share the music of the area's best local and regional talent. Please check the website for a list of performers.
419.626.8500
9/18/2009
Agri-Culinary Experience
9 am - 2:30 pm
The Culinary Vegetable Institute, 12304 SR 13, Milan
This event is for individuals and groups who are interested in learning more about sustainable farming and cooking. Spend time at the Chef's Garden walking through the greenhouses and watch a video presentation about the farm, then enjoy a seasonal lunch and cooking demonstration by our chef.
419.499.7500
culinaryvegetableinstitute.com
Cost: $125/person
9/18/2009
Friday Night Splash
7 pm - 12 am
Kalahari Resort, 7000 Kalahari Dr., Sandusky
Locals, as well as out-of-town guests, can visit Kalahari's waterpark and Big Game Room for a special price on Friday nights through November 20. Arrive as early as 7 pm and purchase Splash Passes or Splash Packages at the Waterpark entrance, located in Kalahari's lower level. A Splash Pass allows waterpark admission from 7 pm - 12 am and a Splash Package includes a Splash Pass plus a coupon for a slice of pizza, fountain soda and $5 on an Arcade Game Card. The coupon must be redeemed at Safari Snacks or Café Mirage.
419.433.7200 or 877.525.2427
Admission: $14 - Splash Pass, $20 - Splash Package
9/19/2009 - 9/20/2009
The Art of it All
11 am - 5 pm
Various locations, Marblehead
Events are the 3rd weekend each month through the first weekend in October. Features the Culinary, Visual & Performing Arts at several locations throughout Marblehead.
419.798.3318
9/19/2009 - 9/20/2009
Shamrocks & Thistles Celtic Gathering
Sat: 11 am - 11 pm, Sun: 11 am - 8 pm
Huron Boat Basin, 330 N. Main St., Huron
A truly unique event bringing Scottish and Irish music and dance together in a hearty celebration of Celtic heritage. This cultural event will include performances by the finest Irish and Scottish pipe bands, Irish and Highland dancers in Northern Ohio as well as traditional and contemporary Celtic music by Searson, Zoo Station, The Kreellers, Morrison & McCarthy, Mossy Moran, The Terriers, Marcus Dirk, Turn the Corner, The Bog Ponies, and Michael Crawley. Non-stop entertainment by over 300 individuals will be complemented by a wide variety of merchants offering traditional Celtic ware and food.
419.433.8487
huronparks.org or shamrocksandthistles.com
Admission: $5/person
9/19/2009 - 9/30/2009
Fall Harvest Activities
Burnham Orchards, 8019 State Route 113, Berlin Heights
Daily activities include: the great corn maze adventure, pumpkin patch and pick your own. Additional weekend activities include: hayrides through the orchard, a pumpkin pitch and an antique tractor show.
419.588.2138
9/19/2009
Autumn Leaves Festival
11 am - 11 pm
Uptown Norwalk District, Main St., Norwalk
This first year event will feature artists and crafters from the area, along with antiques and collectibles. Bring your pet and costumes and participate in the Norwalk Park and Recreation Department's Pet N Pup Parade, which will open the event. A large children's area with games, prizes, inflatables and a possible petting farm will keep the little ones entertained. Entertainment will appear throughout the day with a headline act to perform in the evening followed by a special late night movie at the historic Norwalk Theater. For more details, or a schedule of events, please contact
Main Street Norwalk.
419.660.8696
9/19/2009
Perch Tournament
7 am - 3 pm
Shelby Street Boat Ramp, 101 Shelby St., Sandusky
The Sandusky Firefighter’s Local 327 presents: Shootout in the West 2009 Perch Tournament! Maximum 4 contestants per team/boat. Limit of first 100 entries. Deadline for entry is September 9. There is an 80% payout; the remaining 20% to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Erie County. Please call or email afbutler91@yahoo.com for more information.
419.202.0212
Cost: $100
9/19/2009
Dipping Chocolate Treats
Tre Sorelle, 634 Columbus Ave., Sandusky
Children ages 8 - 14 will dip different goodies in chocolate to learn the techniques used to get just the right amount of chocolate on the item. Please RSVP by Wednesday September 16th.
419.502.2462
Admission: $15/person
9/19/2009
PointFest
12 pm - 12 am
Cedar Point, Sandusky
Featuring Toby Mac, Family Force 5, Brandon Heath, Tom Richter, Bluetree and Rich Praytor. Performances may run past park hours. All concerts will take place in the Soak City parking lot. Concerts are general admission. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets for your comfort. Event is held rain or shine. Food and drinks of all types will be available for purchase in the park. On-site parking is $10. Outside food, beverages and coolers are not permitted.
800.965.9324
9/19/2009
Old Woman Creek Estuary & Erie County Streams Clean-up
9 am - 12 pm
Old Woman Creek, 2514 Cleveland Rd. E, Huron
Roll up your sleeves and join others from around the world to clean up our coasts on International Coastal Clean-up Day. Sunscreen, boots/sturdy shoes and gloves recommended. Please call to register groups of 4 or more.
419.433.4601
9/19/2009
Farmer's Market
8 am - 12 pm
City parking lot at Hancock & Market sts, Sandusky
Fresh vegetables and fruits direct from the farm, as well as many other popular items. People also have the opportunity to save between 30%-50% on food expenses this summer by purchasing a subscription to the Erie Fresh Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. Pick up location will be every Saturday June 6 - October 31 at the Sandusky Farmer's Market. For more information, please contact Lauren at 419.290.0442 or visit eriewire.wordpress.com to view our online brochure.
419.627.5942
9/19/2009
Kayak Poker Paddle
Kelleys Island State Park, 920 Division St., Kelleys Island
Try your luck at a game of poker as you paddle along the Kelleys Island shoreline enjoying the scenery. You will make five stops at designated areas to pick up a card. The State Park Sandy Beach is the starting and ending location.
419.746.2258
Admission: $8/person
9/19/2009
New Years Eve at the Bay
Various Locations, Put-in-Bay
Join local establishments this evening for holiday festivities & Monte Carlo street games downtown on Delaware Avenue, from 6 to 11 pm. Countdown to midnight. 35th celebration.
419.285.2832
9/19/2009
Winefest 2009
12 - 8 pm
Kelleys Island Wine Company, 418 Woodford Rd., Kelleys Island
Free wine tasting for adults and free grape juice for kids. There will be great food, fun games and music by Midnight Express.
419.746.2678
9/19/2009
Genoa Street Fair
Downtown Genoa
All day event with open-air market, live entertainment, food, arts & crafts, and kids activities.
9/20/2009
North Coast Walk to Cure Diabetes
Join us for this worthy cause. Participate in a walk at the park that will benefit those dealing with Diabetes. Call Mary Brown, the Walk Chair for information.
419.732.2451
9/20/2009
Fall Canoe Float
1 - 4 pm
The Coupling MetroPark, 11618 SR 13, Milan
Enjoy fall’s beauty while paddling on the Huron River. Pre-registration for canoe paddlers is required. Paddler must be 16 or older or accompanied by an adult paddler. Canoe passengers are to register separately under Fall Canoe Float- Passengers.
419.625.7783
9/20/2009
Woollybear Festival
9 am - 6 pm
Victory Park, Ohio & Main sts, Vermilion
The woollybear wackiness all started more than three decades ago. Northeast Ohio TV weatherman Dick Goddard of Fox8 TV in Cleveland talked with some friends and co-workers about his idea of a celebration built around using the woollybear to forecast what kind of winter is ahead. In 1972 newly-elected officers of the Parent Teachers Association at the Firelands-Florence Township Elementary School in the tiny community of Birmingham in Erie County were looking for ideas to raise funds. They heard about Goddard’s idea of a Woollybear Festival, contacted him and offered to stage the festival with his help. After eight years in Birmingham, the crowd had grown to an estimated 15,000 and was causing gridlock on the highways into the tiny community. The festival was then moved to Vermilion, just nine miles north of where the festival originated. The Woollybear Festival offers entertainment, food booths, craft booths and merchant sales and is now the largest one-day festival in Ohio.
440.967.4477
9/21/2009
Dive! Put-in-Bay Harbor Clean-Up
9 am - 3 pm
Put-in-Bay Harbor, Put-in-Bay
Join us on Monday, September 15, (9 am to 3 pm) for the 16th annual clean-up of Put-in-Bay's downtown harbor. More than 70 divers and an anticipated 300 land support volunteers will help in this project which is a joint venture between the Put-in-Bay community, Ohio State University's Stone Lab, Port Clinton's New Wave Dive Center and Patrix Scuba and the Ohio Council of Skin and Scuba Divers, Inc. Miller Boat Line, Island Transportation, the Village of Put-in-Bay, the DeRivera Park Trust and the Put-in-Bay Chamber and many island and mainland businesses are also sponsors of the event.
419.285.2832
9/21/2009
Three Stooges Fest
7 pm
Sandusky Library, 114 W. Adams St., Sandusky
Join Stooges expert Chris Dalheim for an evening of "Stoogeology." Learn about the four main Stooges, take a Stooges quiz, check out Dalheim's collection of memorabilia and find out why these masters of physical comedy still remain so popular. Registration is requested.
419.625.3834
9/22/2009 – 9/23/2009
Fly the Fortress!
Erie-Ottawa Regional Airport, Port Clinton
Don’t miss your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly in one of America’s most famous military airplanes, the B-17 Flying fortress! The B-17 was the heavy bomber vital to winning World War II and there are less than 12 still flying in the world today. Tour this aircraft in the air or on the ground and experience a piece of living history!
Ground Tours: Family (Adults & children under 18) $15, Individual (8 and over) $5, Veterans and children (under 8 when accompanied by adult) FREE
Flight Experiences: Pre-book $359 (EAA member), $399 (non-members), Walk up $385 (EAA members), $425 (non-members)
800.359.6217
9/22/2009
Conversation and Book Signing
7 pm
Sandusky State Theatre, 107 Columbus Ave., Sandusky
New York Times bestselling author Jon Katz and his animals on Bedlam Farm comes to The Sandusky State Theatre to share his adventures. He shares his experiences with his exceptional dogs and the mysterious power they have in their interactions with the humans around them. One healed his own soul and the other brought Jon into some of the most gratifying work of his life, that of a hospice volunteer in Washington County in Upstate New York. Event to Benefit Area Humane Societies.
419.626.1950 or 877.626.1950
Admission: $3/adult; children under 12 are free
9/22/2009
Creating Your Own Rain Garden
10 am & 6:30 pm
Schedel Arboretum and Gardens, Elmore
Crystal Diamond of Ottawa County SWCD presents this 'how to' seminar. Reservations required.$12 per person.
419.862.3182
9/23/2009
Cemetery Walk: The Founding Fathers of Sandusky
10 am
Sandusky Library, 114 W. Adams St., Sandusky
This year we will explore the North Ridge of Oakland Cemetery and the lives of some of the citizens who helped establish the city of Sandusky. This is an outdoor walking tour, please wear appropriate shoes and outerwear and be prepared to walk and stand for at least an hour. Registration required.
419.625.3834
9/23/2009
Natural Landscapes of Plum Brook Station Field Trip
6:30 - 8 pm
NASA Plum Brook Station, Taylor Rd., Sandusky
Lost ecosystems are being restored on the 6,400 acres of Plum Brook Station. Join Plum Brook Station Environmental Specialist, John Blakeman and discover the beauty of rare native prairie plants and flowers in season. Drive through a primal forest in pristine condition. Cameras and binoculars welcome. Please arrive 30 minutes early; you must pre-register by the Friday before the program. 18 yrs and older; must bring a photo ID.
419.625.7783
Admission: $5/person
9/24/2009
AMP 3:16 Concert
6 pm
Ghostly Manor Thrill Center, 3319 Milan Rd., Sandusky
419.626.4467
9/25/2009 - 9/27/2009
Port Clinton Harvest Festival
Fri: 5 - 11 pm, Sat: 11 am - 11 pm, Sun: 9 am - 5 pm
Madison St., Port Clinton
“A party for the people - by the people”. Local food restaurants present “A Taste of Port Clinton”, entertainment on Friday, Saturday and Sunday under the big tent, craft vendors will line the downtown streets.
419.732.3571 or 419.276.9185
9/25/2009 - 9/27/2009
HalloWeekends
Cedar Point Amusement Park, Sandusky
Creatures of the night come alive at Cedar Point's annual celebration of spooks and screams. You will find not-so-scary fun for the kids and in-your-face frights for the adults. Trust us…it's ok to scream….
419.627.2350
cedarpoint.com
9/25/2009 - 9/26/2009
All School Reunion
Downtown Port Clinton
All graduates of Port Clinton High School are invited to attend the All School Reunion. Hosted by the Port Clinton High School Alumni Association in conjunction with the Port Clinton Harvest Festival. Please contact Jan Gluth or visit our website for more information.
419.732.2102
9/25/2009 - 9/26/2009
Entertainment at Hermes Winery
8:30 - 11:30 pm
Hermes Winery, 6413 Hayes Ave., Sandusky
Join us for good wine, good company and live entertainment. Share the music of the area's best local and regional talent. Please check the website for a list of performers.
419.626.8500
9/25/2009
Friday Night Splash
7 pm - 12 am
Kalahari Resort, 7000 Kalahari Dr., Sandusky
Locals, as well as out-of-town guests, can visit Kalahari's waterpark and Big Game Room for a special price on Friday nights through November 20. Arrive as early as 7 pm and purchase Splash Passes or Splash Packages at the Waterpark entrance, located in Kalahari's lower level. A Splash Pass allows waterpark admission from 7 pm - 12 am and a Splash Package includes a Splash Pass plus a coupon for a slice of pizza, fountain soda and $5 on an Arcade Game Card. The coupon must be redeemed at Safari Snacks or Café Mirage.
419.433.7200 or 877.525.2427
Admission: $14 - Splash Pass, $20 - Splash Package
9/26/2009 - 9/27/2009
Pumpkin Festival
Burnham Orchards, 8019 State Route 113, Berlin Heights
In addition to the Great Corn Maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides and pick your own, there will also be live music by Terry Lynn, pumpkin games and more.
419.588.2138
9/26/2009
Farmer's Market
8 am - 12 pm
City parking lot at Hancock & Market sts, Sandusky
Fresh vegetables and fruits direct from the farm, as well as many other popular items. People also have the opportunity to save between 30%-50% on food expenses this summer by purchasing a subscription to the Erie Fresh Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. Pick up location will be every Saturday June 6 - October 31 at the Sandusky Farmer's Market. For more information, please contact Lauren at 419.290.0442 or visit eriewire.wordpress.com to view our online brochure.
419.627.5942
9/26/2009
Miller Boat Line 5K & 1 Mile Family Fun Walk at the Bay
Boathouse Bar & Grill, Hartford Ave., Put-in-Bay
Join more than 400 runners in a challenging race around the island. Come root for your favorite runner or walker. Proceeds benefit Mother of Sorrows Church. The 5K will begin and end at the Boathouse Bar & Grill again this year. Hermes Sports of Cleveland is taking pre-registrations. The Put-in-Bay 5K is sponsored by Miller Boat Line. One Mile Family Fun Walk begins 9:15 am at the Boathouse Restaurant, downtown Put-in-Bay.
216.623.9933
9/26/2009
Rotuno's Texas Style Barbeque
5 - 8 pm
Paper Moon Vineyards, 2008 SR 60, Vermilion
We'll be offering a 1/2 slab baby back ribs with cheesy potatoes, cole slaw and cornbread. Tickets are available online, by phone or at the winery. Please bring your online receipt to the tasting counter to receive your dinner tickets. Dinners are limited, so pre-order now.
440.967.2500
Admission: $16/person
9/26/2009
"Museum Nights"
6:30 pm
Mad River & NKP Railroad Museum, 253 S. West St., Bellevue
In cooperation with the Bellevue Society for the Arts, the museum will offer costumed actors in the 1940-50s era. There will be special lighting, a professional photographer on site and specially lighted equipment for an evening of night photography. Equipment and characters will be available for several vignettes throughout the museum. We are anticipating using over 20 characters from engine crews to period passengers to "on duty" military men and equipment at the Pullman troop sleeper. Various diesel, steam, freight car, caboose and depot scenes will be provided as well as a hobo jungle serving hobo stew and a USO crew serving sandwiches to our guests and military. If conditions permit, the N&W 200 ton derrick may be in operation as well.
419.483.2222
Admission: $20/person
9/26/2009
Feathers and Foliage Bird Festival
8 am - 4 pm
Various locations, Kelleys Island
We are watching the trees for leaves and birds, all day long! Our State Park manager will lead a tree identification walk through the State Park. We will have a guided bird walk at the new North Pond Preserve and Boardwalk. Join us to view a variety of migrating birds along the trail and from the observation deck overlooking the pond or follow the signs to Long Point to see birds up close at our bi-annual banding station.
419.746.2258
9/26/2009
Cemetery Walk: The Founding Fathers of Sandusky
10 am & 2 pm
Sandusky Library, 114 W. Adams St., Sandusky
This year we will explore the North Ridge of Oakland Cemetery and the lives of some of the citizens who helped establish the city of Sandusky. This is an outdoor walking tour, please wear appropriate shoes and outerwear and be prepared to walk and stand for at least an hour. Registration required.
419.625.3834
9/26/2009
Hometown Tour of Homes
10 am - 3 pm
Downtown, Vermilion
The house tour will begin at the Inland Seas Maritime Museum where tickets and the brochure describing the five homes, and one live-aboard yacht, will be available. Don't miss this exciting tour of historic homes and a chance to experience a life living on the sea.
440.963.0772
Admission: $20 in advance, $25 day of tour
9/26/2009
34th Annual PIBFD Island Style Clam Bake
3 - 7 pm
Fire Station, Put-in-Bay
This annual tradition is held at the Fire Station on Concord Avenue. Bake includes, a dozen clams, 1/2 a chicken, corn, potato, fresh fruit and vegetables. Carry out is available. Call 419.285.7805 to leave your ticket order or fax your order to 419.285.3709. Tickets available the day of the bake, but experience has taught us that he who waits until 5 pm the day of the Clam Bake usually is left hungry. Proceeds will be used to update equipment for the island fire department.
419.285.7805
Admission: $23/person
9/26/2009
Half-way to St. Patty's Day at the Bay
Various locations, Put-in-Bay
8th annual celebration of the half-way mark to St. Patrick's Day. Celebration centers around island businesses promoting Irish food and beverages. Join the fun and festivities and celebrate the Irish.
419.285.2832
9/26/2009
Earth to Table Dinner
6:30 pm
The Culinary Vegetable Institute, 12304 SR 13, Milan
Enjoy this earth to table dinner, featuring a family-style menu celebrating fresh, seasonal and locally farmed products that are grown sustainably. Chef Einar will prepare the dinner using his French and Icelandic culinary techniques. Seating is limited. Reservations are required.
419.499.7500
culinaryvegetableinstitute.com
Admission: $65/person (plus tax and gratuity)
9/26/2009
Beginner Genealogy Class
9:30 - 11:30 am
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont
Learn the basics of beginning a family tree from experienced genealogists who offer instruction in finding sources and using the vast resources available in the Hayes Research Library. Pre-registration required.
419.332.2081 or 800.998.7737
rbhayes.org
Admission: Free
9/26/2009
All Singles Dance
8 pm
Humane Society Hall, 4550 Fostoria Ave., Findlay
This is the End of Summer Dance. Let's celebrate summer one last time. Ask Dean to play your favorite tune. He is sure to have it!
419.422.5200
Admission: $7/person
9/26/2009
Firelands Symphony Orchestra "Let's Dance"
8 pm
Sandusky State Theatre, 107 Columbus Ave., Sandusky
Prepare to be enthralled by Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Silver Medal winner Antonio Pompa-Baldi performing Edvard Grieg's electrifying Concerto for Piano and Orchestra. To complete the repertoire, the orchestra will play Saint-Saens' Baccanal from Samson and Delilah, Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty Suite and selections from Dvorak's Slavonic Dances Opus 46. Enjoy "Conversation with the Conductor" one hour before the performance.
419.626.1950 or 877.626.1950
Admission: $10-$25/person
9/27/2009
The Ultimate Cleveland Browns Tailgate Party
11:30 am
Jackson Street Pier, Sandusky
Come join us for a great afternoon of fun and football. The boat will depart for Kelleys Island at 11:30 am to watch the Cleveland Browns take on the Baltimore Ravens. There will be a cash bar on board and live entertainment by the CocobeanOs (acoustical version). The boat will depart Kelleys Island a half hour after the game ends. Tickets can be purchased over the phone with a credit card. Please call for more information. 21 and older only.
419.625.9692 or 800.446.3140
Admission: $20/person
9/27/2009
Natural Landscapes of Plum Brook Station Field Trip
3 - 4:30 pm
NASA Plum Brook Station, Taylor Rd., Sandusky
Lost ecosystems are being restored on the 6,400 acres of Plum Brook Station. Join Plum Brook Station Environmental Specialist, John Blakeman and discover the beauty of rare native prairie plants and flowers in season. Drive through a primal forest in pristine condition. Cameras and binoculars welcome. Please arrive 30 minutes early; you must pre-register by the Friday before the program. 18 yrs and older; must bring a photo ID.
419.625.7783
Admission: $5/person
9/27/2009
Sandusky Memory Walk
Osborn MetroPark, 3910 Perkins Ave., Huron
This free, family friendly event serves to provide advocacy for individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and funds for the Alzheimer's Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter. Registration begins at 2 pm; walk begins at 2:30 pm.
800.272.3900
sanduskymemorywalk2009.kintera.org
9/27/2009
3rd Annual "Supermarket Scramble"
5 pm
Save-A-Lot, 709 W. Perkins Ave., Sandusky
The Wightman-Wieber Safety Celebration committee, in collaboration with Sandusky's Save-A-Lot store, will hold its 3rd "Supermarket Scramble," an event similar to the 1960's television game show "Supermarket Sweep." Proceeds from this fun, fast and fantastic event benefit the KidsFest Safety Celebration held annually in May. Activities include balloon and water games, bean-bag toss, paddle boat craft, mascot appearances and more! Anyone age 18 or older can purchase tickets to enter for a chance to win a 3-minute shopping spree through the Save-A-Lot store. Nine lucky winners will compete in the Supermarket Scramble. The top "shoppers" will receive hundreds of dollars in Save-A-Lot gift certificates. Please call or email FADenslo@aol.com for more information.
419.625.8397
Admission: $5/ticket or 5 tickets for $20
