Heritage Day Featuring the St. Wendelin Festival Returns for Fourth Year

The much-anticipated Heritage Day featuring the St. Wendelin Festival is set to take place this Saturday, July 27, from 11 AM to 11 PM, in downtown Fostoria. This exciting event, now in its fourth year, is a collaboration between the Fostoria Area Historical Society and St. Wendelin Parish, bringing together a variety of activities that promise fun for all ages.

St. Wendelin Parish had a longstanding tradition of hosting a weekend festival on its high school grounds, but this changed with the closure and demolition of the school in 2017. The partnership with the Historical Society has since revitalized the festivities, with many local businesses and organizations joining in to support the event.

The festival will feature a car show and children's games, both running from 11 AM to 3 PM. The car show typically showcases 50 to 60 entries along Main Street, with participants able to register in advance online or on-site the day of the event. The Governor's Choice, Audience Vote, Longest Distance, Oldest Ride, and Best Modern (after 1998) will awarded to participants. Participants can register online here or they can download a paper registration form off here. The registration fee is $10 and goes back to supporting the mission of the Fostoria Area Historical Society.  The society will also be hosting free museum tours throughout the event. 

Children's games will be held at The Parkette, located at Main and North streets. Nearby, the Fostoria Rail Preservation Society will provide safety information about railroad tracks. An antiques show is also scheduled from 11 AM to 3 PM at the Fostoria Senior Center, and visitors can explore the Fostoria Museum and Foster's Museum during the same hours at no charge.

Music will be a highlight of the day, with DJ Matt Erman playing tunes near the car show from 11 AM to 3 PM, then moving to Market Square Park for the St. Wendelin Festival until 7 PM. The evening will culminate with a performance by the contemporary Northwest Ohio band Electrik Circus from 7 to 11 PM at The UrbanWoody Brewery stage.

The festival will feature a beer tent, bounce houses for children, and a variety of food and drink vendors, including the festival's famous bratwurst, cooked on-site. Restrooms will be available at The UrbanWoody Brewery & HoneyBee Winery, and the entire festival area falls within the city's designated outdoor refreshment area (DORA), allowing attendees to enjoy their beverages while exploring the various attractions.

Don't miss out on Fostoria's best day of the year, a day filled with fun, food, and entertainment! For more information, please visit www.Stwendelin.org/heritage.