Mayfest Soccer
Tournament
Date:
Normally the 1st or 2nd weekend in May
Location: Tawawa Park Fields, Landrum Fields,
Sidney High School, and Lehman High School in Sidney.
This annual event is hosted by the Shelby County Youth Soccer Association and routinely attracts some of the best youth soccer teams in the state and surrounding region to include Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Annually, more than 170 teams compete in this fun filled, spirited weekend event. For more information about this tournament, please visit their website at www.MayfestSoccer.com.
Jackson Center Community Days
Date: Normally the 1st weekend in June
Location: Village of Jackson Center, Ohio
Held the first weekend in June, beginning
on Friday and ending on Sunday evening. This weekend festival
draws large crowds to events such as the queen contest, live
entertainment on Saturday and Sunday night, and a parade on
Sunday afternoon. Food, drinks, games, rides, and entertainment
are provided.
Botkins Carousel
Date: Normally the 2nd Weekend in June
Location: Village of Botkins, Ohio
Fri night events include the queen contest
and live entertainment. Saturday events include a kids parade
in the afternoon, various games and competitions and live entertainment
at night. Sunday is the annual parade and chicken dinners. Rides,
food and drinks are provided throughout the weekend.
Holy Angels Parish Picnic
Date: Normally the 3rd Saturday in June
Location: Shelby County Fairgrounds
This annual event has been a tradition in
Sidney for many, many years. Hosted by the Holy Angels Catholic
Church in Sidney, it features fun for all ages. Many former
residents of the Sidney area routinely make the trip back to
Sidney just for the picnic. Hourly attendance prizes are given
out throughout the day and evening with the grand finale being
the major prize drawing at midnight. The event starts at 2:00
pm and runs through midnight. Stop by and join the fun!
Anna Homecoming
Date: Normally the last weekend in June
Location: Village of Anna, Ohio
The Anna Homecoming is a wonderful community festival and fun for the whole family. Rides, games, food, and live entertainment.
American Youth Basketball Tour
Date: Normally the last weekend in June
Location: Sidney High School, Sidney Middle School, Lehman High School, Sidney Christian Academy and the Sidney YMCA.
Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday youth basketball competition featuring teams of boys and girls, grades 4-11, from throughout Ohio and Indiana.
Contact: Jim Clay - Phone:
419-238-7419
E-mail: coachclay@hotmail.com
Web Site: www.AYBTour.com
Kids Around the Square
Dates: Normally the last weekend in June
Location: On the Square in Downtown Sidney
The annual Kids Around the Square festival
is a free festival designed specifically for children. The festival
runs from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. The festival features various
activities for children and is located on the Shelby County
Courtsquare in conjunction with The Great Sidney Farmer’s
Market, a downtown tradition in itself. Join us for the fun!
Contact: Cindy Stangel, Downtown Sidney Director,
101 S. Ohio Ave., Floor 2, Sidney, OH 45365 - Phone: 937-492-9122
Liberty Days
Dates: Normally the first weekend in July
Location: Fort Loramie Community Park
Liberty Days is a wonderful weekend event for the entire family. Live entertainment, games, rides for the kids, parade, and an incredible fireworks display.
Sidney Fireworks Display
Dates: Annually on the evening of July 4th
Location: Sidney High School - Can be viewed throughout the area.
Fireworks begin at dusk.
Country Concert in the Hills
Dates: Normally the 2nd weekend in July
Location: Hickory Hill Lakes, between Fort Loramie and Newport, Ohio
The hills are literally "alive" with
music, country music that is! This annual event attracts thousands
of visitors from all over the country to see and hear some of
the nations top country music stars. The long weekend (Thursday
thru Saturday night) features almost constant musical performances
and also camping for enthusiastic country music fans. Other
activities including bull riding and Karaoke competition helps
to fill in the idle time between performances. Great fun for
young and old. For more information about this concert, please
visit their website at www.CountryConcert.com.
The Shelby County Fair
Dates: Normally the last full week of July
Location: Shelby County Fairgrounds
Each year, the Shelby County Fair provides
a host of activities for the entire family, including livestock
judging contests, good food, games, activities and more. Join
us this year at the Shelby County Fair and we will attempt to
entertain and thrill your family from start to finish!
Web Site: www.ShelbyCountyFair.com.
E-mail: contact@shelbycountyfair.com
Botkins Sculpture Invitational
Dates: Late July
Location: Botkins Community Park, Botkins, Ohio
A cultural weekend is planned with over 100 artists invited nationwide. This is the only event of its' kind east of Colorado! Proceeds from the artwork sales will fund scholarships for local students.
Web Link: www.BotkinsSculpture.com
Contact: Dan Knepper, Botkins High School, Phone: 937-693-4241
Email: StillandForever@yahoo.com
Russia Homecoming Festival
Dates: Normally first weekend in September
Location: Russia, Ohio
Mass at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday opens the festival with the enjoyment of live entertainment, rides, games for all ages, food vendors and 50/50 drawings this Labor Day weekend! A 5K run is also planned for 9 a.m. on Sunday.
Web Link: www.RussiaFestival.com
Shelby County AppleFest
Dates: Normally early September
Location: Courthouse Square, Downtown Sidney
The Shelby County Applefest is a community
celebration of Amercian life! The
weekend of activities includes a parade, a farmer's market,
a Shelby County
Woodcarvers Exhibit, a craft show, a quilt show, a swing era
band, a cruise-in, a street dance, children's activities, teen
area, and much more! For a more complete schedule of events please
visit www.shelbyapplefest.com.
Contact: Cindy Stangel, Downtown
Sidney Director, 101 S. Ohio Ave., Floor 2, Sidney, OH 45365
- Phone: 937-492-9122
Web Site: www.ShelbyApplefest.com.
Lake Loramie State Park Fall Festival
Dates: Normally scheduled in mid September
Location: Lake Loramie State Park
Crafts, exhibits, farmers market, live entertainment, food.
Fun for the
entire family.
Contact: Lake Loramie State
Park Office, Phone: 937-295-2011
German Heritage Days
Dates: Normally the last weekend in September
Location: Fort Loramie
Come join in the celebration of our German heritage with great food and live entertainment all weekend long.
Fall Festival
Dates: Normally late October
Location: On the Square in Downtown Sidney
This downtown Sidney event comes just in time
for Halloween and features costume judging contest, various
activities at the Amos Memorial Library, trick or treating of
the downtown merchants, and more. A great way for you and your
children to enjoy a save Halloween this year. Come join the
fun!
Contact: Cindy Stangel, Downtown
Sidney Director, 101 S. Ohio Ave., Floor 2, Sidney, OH 45365
- Phone: 937-492-9122
Winter Wonderland Parade & Lighting
Ceremony
Date: Normally late November
Location: On the Square in Downtown Sidney
This downtown Sidney event features a parade
with a large number of parade entries and welcomes Santa to
Sidney each year. A Lighting Ceremony is featured from 6:30
pm to 7:30 pm. The parade begins at 7:30 pm. Great fun for young
and old alike.
Contact: Cindy Stangel, Downtown
Sidney Director, 101 S. Ohio Ave., Floor 2, Sidney, OH 45365
- Phone: 937-492-9122
The Village Christmas in Jackson Center
Location: Jackson Center
There is Christmas caroling, a community Christmas
tree, along with food and drink. Santa attends the festivities,
and presides over the free matinee at the Elder Theatre. Downtown
merchants offer special promotions for the holiday season.
Christmas of Yesteryear
Date: Normally first Saturday in December
Location: Downtown Sidney
Holiday happenings featured throughout downtown along with crafts and displays at the Shelby County Historical Society and the Shelby County Library.
