Author: Marisa Stephens

Press release courtesy of Tiffin Seneca Farmers’ Market, A Function of Seneca County Common Ground

The Tiffin Seneca Farmers’ Market is a Family Affair! 

When you support your local farmers market you are supporting an entire family.  

When shopping at the Tiffin Seneca Farmers’ Market customers will see kids running around and playing with other farmers market children, some early teens are experiencing their first job, and families are working together to provide fresh produce baked goods and other items to be purchased at the market. 

The Tiffin Seneca Farmers Market provides a kid friendly environment with children activities including market bingo and coloring sheets.  This week a Kona Ice truck will also be at the market for kids to enjoy. 

Farmers markets allow families to spend time together, work together, and learn and grow together. Emily Wonder, owner of Put Your Name on It 2014 said, “ For most people Saturday mornings are relaxing and family time.  Although ours may not be relaxing, it is family time. We are a family of six that are vendors at the farmers market. Everyone of us has a job that we are expected to do to prepare for the market and at the market. Most people have to find sitters for kids when they go to work, we on the other hand take our kids with us. Helping them learn responsibility but more than anything  they are forming friendships with kids that are growing up with the same hard working background. Bryce (owner of Trigger’s Farm Market) and I have also made friends with other vendors. We help each other set up, tear down and loan items when someone forgets.  Half the time we see our “Market Family” more during the season than we do our actual extended family.”

The relationships between the vendors and the customers have grown more and more with every market. All of the vendors have been Ellen Bell, Owner of Baked by Bells said, “​​As a small business owner, I love having the opportunity to share the farmer’s market experience as a family. It gives us a scheduled time to work together as a team every week and learn to appreciate the hard work and skills of other crafters and growers in the community. We have also been so lucky to find a new market family with all the great friends we have made along the way.”

Many of the vendors at the farmers market also support each other and purchase products from one another. Annie Bowers, of Goat Milk Junction said, “The farmers market is a wonderful resource for natural, homegrown and homemade items. My family benefits from it all. With being a vendor that produces natural skin, hair care and pain relief, I have a vast clientele and repeat clients. Plus the community loves it due to the fact that it is accessible to our community and they don’t have to travel very far to get what they need. Fresh produce being one of those items, is a staple in many households like mine. So while I am a vendor at these markets I am also a customer.”

The farmers market is also a way for families to be created and do better for a common good. Leah Cordy, Owner of Hope’s Landing said, “The Tiffin Seneca Farmers Market gives us a place to sell our products directly to our community. All of our products are made by local survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence, so the ability to sell at this market puts money directly into survivor’s pockets. The market is also a great way to spend a Saturday morning with my family and friends, while in the heart of surrounding downtown businesses. There’s something for everyone!”

The Farmers Market also gives community members a way to get involved. Marilyn Seislove, Principal Calvert Elementary said, “I think the farmers market is a wonderful experience for the families in Tiffin. There is something for everyone, both old and young. This past week Calvert offered face painting and I think it was fabulous. The kids absolutely  loved it!! The expressions on their faces were priceless. The market provides local homegrown fruits and vegetables, handmade items, and a time to chat  with old friends. It is an opportunity that reminds me of days gone by. It is reminiscent of the way things used to be in small towns.”

 This weekend be sure to bring your family out to the Tiffin Seneca Farmers’ Market for Kona Ice, activities, and to support the local families of Seneca County. 

About Seneca County Common Ground

Created in 2019, Seneca County Common Ground (SCCG) is a new organization whose mission is to strengthen Seneca County’s local food system through collaboration to improve the overall health and growth of our community, and a vision of a vibrant, accessible, and sustainable local food system in Seneca County that supports the health of residents, businesses, and institutions. The board of the organization includes former Seneca County OSU Extension Agent and current Community Affairs Coordinator at City of Bowling Green Hallie Williams, Reverend Aaron Gerlach of Old Trinity Episcopal Church, local business owner and chair of the Downtown Retailers Committee Dave Spridgeon, local business leader Dale Depew, TSEP Development Coordinator Adam Gillmor, Director of Franciscan Earth Literacy Center Mimi Lange Johnston and local food vendors Kristy Buskirk of Clay Hill Farms and John Riehm of Riehm Produce Farm. SCCG oversees the operations of the Tiffin Seneca Farmers Market and supports other local food initiatives including the Tiffin Community Kitchen Project. Find out more at sccommonground.org or find Seneca County Common Ground on Facebook.

About the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

SNAP provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency. Read more at https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program.

The East Green Concert Series is excited for their FOURTH season of entertaining Seneca County! Head to the Frost-Kalnow Amphitheater on the East Green in Downtown Tiffin to hear a great lineup of artists this Summer. Concerts are free and family friendly. Don’t forget your lawn chair and popcorn. Please be respectful of your neighbors by following the park rules that can be found here. For more information on the Tiffin East Green Concert Series, check out their website and Facebook page.

Please welcome the East Green Concert Series Season Opener to the stage! 

PRISCA

June 11 ▪ 8:00 – 10:00 PM

PRISCA is a cinematic-pop artist who is showing all of her colors in her songs as well as her ever-changing hair. Her versatility and strength as a vocalist, songwriter and piano player, will leave you wondering if she is an alien.

Don’t miss out on the rest of the season featuring…

Kristen Merlin | June 25, 8pm

Bassel & The Supernaturals | July 9, 8pm

The Together Band | July 23, 8pm

The Rad Trads | August 6, 8pm

Wally and The Beavs | August 20, 8pm

Riehm Produce Farm is excited to announce their season opener for 2022! The season opener will be held Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 10am-2pm at Riehm Produce Farm located at 7244 N State Route 53 Tiffin, OH 44883. During the opener, you can enjoy the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the season on Riehm’s beautiful countryside farm! 

Spend the day strolling from booth to booth for the chance to purchase from several local artisans and gather free samples. You can also buy lunch from the grill, take a hayride tour, ride the barrel train, and more! Riehm Produce Farm will have their own beef and pork cuts that will be ready to purchase so you can have your own customized cuts ready to grab from the freezer at anytime.  

Admission to the season opener is FREE, but you will have the ability to purchase a package deal if you want to enjoy a lovely lunch and fun activities at the farm. Activities and food can also be bought ala carte to enjoy! 

• Riehm own raised beef/pork Sandwich, hand-cut french fries (or) onion rings and pop/water Meal $11
• Hayride with tour $5 (11am & 1pm)
• Barrel Train Ride $1
• * Package deal includes ALL OF THE ABOVE- $15 (reg. $17)

Take a look at who’s coming so far…
Kenzie’s Kitchen Baked Goods, New Haven Soap Co, Re/Max Children’s Miracle Network Fundraiser, Knueven Creamery Ice Cream, Licensed Massage Therapist Erica Snyder, Wood Carver Dave Riehm, Freeze Dried Ohio by Mary.

RPfarm is Where Food & Fun Begins! Discover more event details at Funacres.net/event/2021seasonopener-2/

Walnut Grove RV Resort is excited to announce their Country Concert! The concert will take place on June 11, 2022 beginning at 2pm at the Field of Dreams at Walnut Grove RV Resort which is located at 7325 South Township Road 131 Tiffin, OH 44883. You can purchase tickets online here. The Country Concert will feature a lineup that features Blacktop Rodeo, Yosemite Slim, and Richard Lynch. The country concert is open to guests staying at Walnut Grove RV Resort and to the public and tickets are just $20 and can be purchased here. Tickets can be purchased now and wristbands will be given the day of! 

Established in 1945, Walnut Grove has been hosting RVers for a  family-fun and memory-making stay for over 75 years! Walnut Grove is proud to offer 278 sites, 4 cabins, and 1 single family home rental. Most sites are full hook up with water, sewer, and 50-amp electric. You can enjoy fun on the Sandusky River or take advantage of one of the three ponds that are perfect for fishing, kayaking, and paddle boarding. Whether you are staying in one of their cozy cabins or your own tent or RV, Walnut Grove is excited to welcome you to the family with open arms this season! 

See you soon at Walnut Grove!

Thank you to everyone who participated in and attended the First Third Thursday of the season, The Blooming Artist Stroll! It was a great turnout and a beautiful evening filled with all sorts of creativity. Don’t miss out on the remaining Third Thursdays this season!

Third Thursdays are designed to bring the community together and enjoy our Nationally Recognized Main Street Community that is Downtown Tiffin. Each month will feature a different theme but will always have fun for all ages.

The Third Thursday Series will consist of:

Barking Lot Party | May 19 – Bring your four-legged friends Downtown for a Barking Lot party! More details to come!

Bicentennial Birthday Party | June 16 – Join us for Tiffin’s birthday party! There will be restaurants and retailers offering specials along with cake and balloons at several locations, vehicles in the downtown city parking lots (construction, emergency, and farming), a car cruise, Thursday Night Tunes at the East Green Amphitheater, Art on Court Street, and so much more!

Sweet Summertime | July 29 – “Perfect song on the radio. Sing along ’cause it’s one we know. It’s a smile, it’s a kiss. It’s a sip of wine, it’s summertime… Sweet Summertime” Channel Kenny Chesney and enjoy sweet summertime in downtown Tiffin!

Taste of Tiffin | August 18 – Food and drink vendors will be set-up in the parking lot between the splash pad and the library.  Most will be selling food items for $1. Many downtown retailers and restaurants will be offering specials that night as well.

Seneca County Young professionals’ Downtown Tiffin Pizza Party | September 15 – Bring the whole family to enjoy a taste of Tiffin and Seneca County! The event will take place throughout Downtown Tiffin. Attendees can purchase $1 tickets that can be redeemed for a pizza from any vendor. Half of each ticket sold will go toward charity. 

Halloween Trick-or-Treat | October 20 – Bring the kids for the annual downtown trick-or-treat from 3:30-5:00. Then grab your friends for an early Halloween fun night out. Shop, grab a drink… and maybe dinner and dessert too!

Tiffin Parks & Recreation is excited to announce that Thursday Night Tunes, sponsored by Croghan Colonial Bank,  will return for Summer 2022!  They have a full line-up of great artists who will be taking the stage every Thursday night starting in June and running through September.  Thursday Night Tunes are free and all are welcome and encouraged to attend!  Grab a chair or blanket to sit on, a DORA to drink, and bring the whole family to enjoy Thursday Nights in the beautiful Downtown Tiffin.  All Thursday Night Tunes will be held at the Frost-Kalnow Amphitheater East Green at 155 E Market Street in Tiffin and will begin at 7pm.  Check out the full schedule below!  

June 16th, 7pm-9pm: Soulpilot

June 23rd, 7pm-9pm: Eric Sowers (Acoustic) 

June 30th, 7pm-9pm: The Tuesday Crowd

July 7th, 7pm-9pm: North Coast Concert Band (NCCB)

July 14th, 7pm-9pm: No Eileen

July 28th, 7pm-9pm: Tim & Liz

August 4th, 7pm-9pm: Jake Heil 

August 11th, 7pm-9pm: Soulpilot 

August 18th, 7pm-9pm: Band Bash 

September 15th, 7pm-9pm: Poobah

See you there!  

The UrbanWoody Brewery has announced a new summer concert series that will take place at the stage in downtown Fostoria. The stage is located on the corner of S Main St. and Tiffin St., directly across from The UrbanWoody Brewery. Concerts are family friendly and will be accompanied by a food truck. The cost to attend the concert will be $5 per guest and the funds will be reinvested back into the revitalization efforts of downtown Fostoria.

The season will kickoff off on June 11 and run through August.  The full schedule is as follows…

June 11th, 6pm-9pm: Malibu Bay and OTR Smokehouse Food Truck 

July 16th, 6pm-9pm: Spoiled Rotten and OTR Smoke House Food Truck

July 23rd, 6pm-9pm: Ron Howard & The Band Cruisin’ and A Fork In the Road Food Truck

August 13th, 7pm-10pm: The Skittle Bots with Jonny Burritos Food Truck

Enjoy the beautiful outdoor stage and green space, grab some food from the food trucks, and bring the whole family.  You will not want to miss out! 

About The UrbanWoody Brewery: The UrbanWoody Brewery is family and veteran owned and serves hand crafted beer brewed in house using mostly Ohio grown ingredients. The UrbanWoody Brewery offers a rotating seasonal tap list and special community events throughout the year, including Oktoberfest, which highlights other Ohio breweries and brings visitors to Downtown Fostoria.

Destination Seneca County, in partnership with Seneca County breweries, is set to launch the first ever Seneca County Brew Tour on Saturday, April 2, 2022. The brew tour aims to highlight Seneca County’s growing brewery industry and allow locals and visitors the opportunity to explore what Seneca County has to offer. The brew tour can be completed at the leisure of the participants once live and will run through the remainder of 2022. Complete details on how to participate in the Seneca County Brew Tour can be found at www.SenecaCountyBrewTour.com.

The Seneca County Brew Tour will allow participants the opportunity to explore Seneca County with visits to three local breweries. Breweries include The Laird Arcade Brewery, The Tiffin Brewery, and The UrbanWoody Brewery. While completing the brew tour, visitors will also have an opportunity to ‘Love Local’ and will upload a receipt of patronizing a local business to complete the entire trail.

Guests who visit each one of the breweries and ‘love local’ will complete the online passport. Once they have completed the passport with all the information they have collected, they will show the final score screen with a 100% correct to their last brewery stop and will receive a custom one-of-a-kind Seneca County Brew Tour howler. The howlers can also be filled at any of the participating breweries for an additional cost.

About The Laird Arcade Brewery: A 3.5 BBL brewhouse focusing mostly on taproom sales, with some local distribution. Their emphasis is to promote as much local business as they can. They strive to keep their ingredients as locally sourced as possible. It is their sincerest hope to help with the downtown revitalization of Tiffin.

About The Tiffin Brewery: Producing quality beers for Tiffin, Ohio and the surrounding community. Quality beers start with superior water profiles and dedicated sanitation throughout the brewing process. A brewer’s production brewery to offer peer brewery services and quality customer product.

About The UrbanWoody Brewery: The UrbanWoody Brewery is a family and veteran owned brewery that serves handcrafted beer made on site using mostly Ohio grown ingredients. The UrbanWoody Brewery offers a rotating seasonal tap list and special community events throughout the year, including Oktoberfest which highlights other Ohio breweries and brings visitors to Downtown Fostoria.

The Tiffin Bicentennial Committee will host the first event in a year’s worth of planned events to kick off and celebrate Tiffin’s 200^th year.  The Tiffin Bicentennial Proclamation will take place Friday, March 25, 2022, beginning at 6PM at The Ritz Theatre, 30 S. Washington St., Tiffin, OH.  The event is free and open to the public.

 The event will feature the presentation of the United States flag, singing of the National Anthem, recognition of Tiffin’s First Settlers and distinguished guests, an official proclamation from City of Tiffin Mayor, Aaron Montz, and a historical walk through of how Tiffin came to be and its history.  Prior to the event’s start, guests can enjoy historical pictures of Tiffin, order a Tiffin 200 building plaque, check to see if their family is one of Tiffin’s First Settlers, and more in the lobby of The Ritz Theatre.

 For other events and fun facts about the City of Tiffin, the Tiffin Bicentennial Committee encourages the community to visit DestinationSenecaCounty.org/tiffin-bicentennial and follow Tiffin 200: Bicentennial Celebration on Facebook.

You may have heard or even asked yourself, “Why Seneca County?”  We are here to help you answer that question and show you all the great things this community has to offer.  Let’s change the narrative from “Why Seneca County?” to “Why Not?”  Keep reading to see why Seneca County is the best place to live, work, learn, play, and visit!

1. LIVE | Bigger bang for your buck and a friendly neighbor behind every door

2. WORK | Unlimited career and business opportunities to take you farther

Over the last eight years, Seneca County has seen the impact of the work being done by many partners and organizations to increase economic development, job creation, and support of small businesses.  With $600 Million in new investments and more than 2,000 jobs created, the story of career success is being written right here in Seneca County.  Thanks to a strong push in development in the spaces of industrial and commercial, Downtown Tiffin, workforce, community, entrepreneurship, and rural areas, the opportunities are endless for those who want to make a difference and achieve their goals.

 While working in Seneca County as an employee, a business-owner, a manager, or any other title you may wear proudly, support from local organizations is abundant and aplenty.  Just to name a few…

Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce | Community resource invested in your business success.  Provides education, promotion, relationships, and resources & savings to over 430 members.

Tiffin Seneca Economic Partnership | Described as the behind-the-scenes organization that helps businesses and government.

Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce | Community resource that strives to meet the needs of the business community.  Is able to assist no matter what the business size.

Fostoria Economic Development Corporation | Created to facilitate economic development through business expansion, retention, and attraction.  

Seneca County Job & Family Services | Quadruple combined agency with departments including workforce & development and OhioMeansJob.

The Ohio Small Business Development Center at Terra State |  Designed to link resources to meet the diverse needs of the small business community.

 

3. LEARN | Access to educational experiences at every turn

The State of Ohio currently has 137 colleges and universities that those interested in a higher education have the option to attend.  Seneca County is unique for the fact that there are TWO universities within the city limits of Tiffin to choose from.  These highly respected schools include Heidelberg University and Tiffin University.  

In addition to the higher education institutions available, residents of Seneca County have the opportunity to choose from a long list of educational opportunities for students grades K-12.  These include Bridges Preparatory Academy, Calvert Catholic Schools, Fostoria City Schools, Hopewell-Loudon Schools, New Riegel Local Schools, North Central Academy, Old Fort Local School District, Seneca East Local Schools, Tiffin City Schools, and Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers.   

4. PLAY |  Entertaining events, personal connections, and lasting memories

Live music, art galleries, theatre shows, fundraisers, hikes, museums, and more, the list goes on of all the things you can do in Seneca County!  The community is the ultimate playground and pathway to be entertained.  Need the downlow on what is happening?  Check out the Community Calendar! 

The Community Calendar is your one-stop shop for everything happening in Seneca County.  Getting the most out of your own backyard starts right now!

Notice something missing?  Help us spread the word about an event you don’t already see on the calendar! Submit events here.

Check out the community calendar

5. VISIT | Unique adventures and experiences to delight any visitor

Looking for an exciting weekend getaway or night on the town? Immerse yourself in the historical culture, trendy shopping, delicious food, and unique experiences that will cross your path. 

Your next adventure begins right here in Seneca County!  Ready to plan your visit but not sure where to start?  Allow us to introduce you to the Destination Seneca County team and all that we can do for you! From wedding guests and sports teams to bus tours and group visits to geocaching and train enthusiasts, Seneca County truly has something for everyone.  Make us your next must see destination! 

It’s time to explore and create your own reasons to answer “Why Seneca County?”  Each visitor and guest in our community becomes a storyteller of everything we have to offer.  Browse our interactive Visitors Guide, chat with us live on our website, or give our office a call.  We can’t wait to see you!

 It’s time to deck the halls and trim those trees, because the holiday season is upon us in Seneca County!  There is lots to do — cheer to be spread, carols to be sung, gifts to be bought, and memories to be shared. We don’t want you to miss out on any of it! 

Check out these awesome holiday events throughout Seneca County!  Are we missing something?  Help us check our list twice! To add your event, contact us!

https://mytowntravels.com/2021/10/17/seneca-county-oh-a-small-town-memory-maker/

The very last market of the year is Saturday, October 23 and will feature Halloween festivities including trick-or-treat and face painting for kids, and all customers and vendors are encouraged to come in costume.  Trick-or-treat will take place from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. (while supplies last).  Most of the vendors will be participating and handing out candy.  The Seneca County Common Ground Board will be voting on their favorite costume and their favorite handmade costume. The winner of each category will receive a prize.

In addition to trick-or-treat, Destination Seneca County and Seneca County Common Ground will be sponsoring face painting by Shining star Faces at the October 23 farmers market from 9-1 on Jefferson Street.  “I am extremely excited to paint faces for trick-or-treaters at the farmers market. Getting to have fun with the community through the art of face painting is truly something that I enjoy,” stated Connie Maksemetz, owner of Shining Star Faces.

 As the 2021 market season is coming to a close, the Seneca County Common Ground Board, market manager, and vendors thank the community for their support and are already thinking ahead to future markets next year.  First- year Market Manager Kirsten Ameling said, “I’ve had a great time working with the vendors and interacting with customers throughout the 2021 market season. As the market manager, I am so grateful for the patience and guidance from the vendors this season and the continued support and cooperation from customers. Thanks to everyone who helped make the 2021 season successful. I look forward to see what will come in the 2022 season.”

Fall produce includes apples, beats, broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, cilantro, carrots, cauliflower, celery root, turnip, swiss chard, collards, fall squash, fall radish, fennel, kale, kalette, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce, onion, parsley, potatoes, pumpkins, spinach, and sweet potatoes. You will also find fall flavored and themed cookies, fall scented candles and soaps, along with other fun fall favorites throughout the market.

 The vendors for this week includes: Ada Glee’s Garden, Baked By Bells, Bella Cuisine, Buckeye Star Alpaca’s, Catawba Island Juice Co., Countryside Acres, Clay Hill Organic, Creative Pottery, Drowns Produce, DJ’s Honey, Enders Maple Treats, Flo’s Homemade Pies, Friends of the Tiffin Seneca Public Library, Goat Milk Lotion LLC, Kisler Farms, Hopes Landing, Me and the Boys, Project Noelle, Put Your Name on it, Raizen Girls Cookies, Riehm Produce Farm, Rose Leaf Flowers, the Tiffin Lions Club, The Tiffin 200 Club, and The Tiffin Elks.

 To learn more about the Tiffin Seneca Farmers Market and about the Market Bank programs, visit and subscribe at www.tiffinsenecafarmersmarket.com/. If you are interested in becoming a vendor or have questions, you may contact the Market Manager, Kirsten Ameling, at manager@sccommonground.org. 

 About Seneca County Common Ground

Created in 2019, Seneca County Common Ground (SCCG) is a new organization whose mission is to strengthen Seneca County’s local food system through collaboration to improve the overall health and growth of our community, and a vision of a vibrant, accessible, and sustainable local food system in Seneca County that supports the health of residents, businesses and institutions. The board of the organization includes Seneca County OSU Extension Agent Hallie Williams, Reverend Aaron Gerlach of Old Trinity Episcopal Church, local business owner and chair of the Downtown Retailers Committee Dave Spridgeon, local business leader Dale Depew, TSEP Development Manager Audrey Flood, and local food vendors Kristy Buskirk of Clay Hill Farms and John Riehm of Riehm Produce Farm. SCCG oversees the operations of the Tiffin Seneca Farmers Market and supports other local food initiatives including the Tiffin Community Kitchen Project. Find out more at sccommonground.org or find Seneca County Common Ground on Facebook.

As the leaves change color, temperatures drop, pumpkins get picked, and corn mazes get solved, you will not want to miss out on the Fall festivities and fun right here in your own backyard!  Check out below for a highlight of some Fall events and activities you can enjoy! 

Every weekend in October

Riehm Produce Farm | Barnyard Fun Weekends – Riehm Farm, 7244 OH-53, Tiffin, OH 44883

Fall is in the air and that means it is time for some Barnyard Fun on the weekends!  Come on down to Riehm Produce Farm and enjoy the day exploring, racing, sliding, jumping, and making memories with over 20 fun activities for all ages. If you haven’t already, it’s time to make coming to the farm your new favorite fall tradition!  General admission is $10. Children up to two are free. Event hours are 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday and 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday.  Mark your calendars for some fun filled weekends and fall festivities down on the Barnyard!

October 9th

 Tiffin Seneca Farmers Market – 9am, Jefferson Street, Downtown Tiffin

The Tiffin Seneca Farmers Market strives to promote the exchange of fresh, quality, local food and agricultural products between the agricultural producers of Seneca County and its residents and visitors for the purpose of supporting local growers, providing a quality product to consumers, and supporting sustainable agriculture.  Enjoy this market as vendors bring out their specialty fall goods! 

Family Fun Event – Leaves – 11am, Garlo Heritage Nature Preserve – 6777 S. SR 19, Bloomville OH 44818

Join Linda Rose in learning about the wonders of leaves, their shapes, sizes, colors, benefits to us and nature and easy ways to identify them.   A leaf craft will end the session. Registration required by email to LRose@senecacountyparks.com at least 24 hours in advance of the program. All ages. 11AM to 2PM.

The UrbanWoody Brewery Oktoberfest – 12pm, The UrbanWoody Brewery (105 E Tiffin St, Fostoria, OH 44830)

TUWB’s first annual Oktoberfest! Sample beer from Funky Turtle, Upside Brewing and The Laird Arcade Brewery. The Fostoria Beer Mile will also be taking place. There will also be inflatables, kids games, a cornhole tournament, food trucks, and live music!

October 13th

Fall Canoe Float – 5pm, Garlo Heritage Nature Preserve – 6777 S. SR 19, Bloomville OH 44818

Join Angie Ford as we canoe the pond at Garlo and take in the beauty of the fall season and check out the pre-winter preparations of all the animals. Registration required by email to LRose@senecacountyparks.com at least 24 hours in advance of the program.

October 15th 

Bottoms on Bales Wagon Ride – 6pm, Bowen Nature Preserve – 11891 E. County Road 24, Republic OH 44867

Two time slots available on Friday, October 15 at 6:00PM and 6:45PM.  To celebrate the park district’s 25th anniversary, we will host two wagon rides. Put your bottom on a hay bale as we take a wagon ride around the grassland fields. Please specify which time frame you would prefer as registration is limited. Registration required by email to LRose@senecacountyparks.com at least 24 hours in advance of the program.

October 16th

Tiffin Zombie Run – 9am, Forrest Nature Preserve Tiffin, OH 44883

The Tiffin Zombie Run is a fun 5K run or run/walk open to all ages.  Try to finish the race without having the zombies hidden throughout the course steal one of the sashes you will be wearing!  Participants can register online until noon the day before the race for $30 or in person the day of the race.  Day of registration will be $35, and participants are not guaranteed a shirt.  Registration will begin at 9:00am, race will begin at 10:00am.  All ages are welcome!  Refreshments will be provided. Awards given for best costume and placement in race according to age and gender.  Award ceremony taking place shortly after the race!  All proceeds will go to CASA of Seneca, Sandusky, and Wyandot Counties.  CASA trains people in the community to advocate for abused and neglected children in court. CASA volunteers make sure the best interest of the child does not get overlooked throughout the court process.  Register here. 

Downtown Tiffin Pumpkin Stroll – 10am, Downtown Tiffin

Don’t miss the fall event of the year in beautiful Downtown Tiffin!  Spend the day strolling from business to business gathering fall themed treats!  A confirmation email will be sent after ticket purchase, which can be presented at The Renaissance of Tiffin, 129 S. Washington St., the day of the event (starting at 9:30 a.m.) for walkers to receive their ticket (with map) and a bag.  Walkers are asked to follow all CDC guidelines and respect the masking policies in place at individual businesses.  Tickets are available at Simply Susan’s or online.

October 21st

Thriller Night of Lights – 7pm, Seneca County Opportunity Center 

Thriller Night of Lights!  Take a non-spooky night drive filled with spectacular Jack-O’-Lanterns decorated by the Seneca County Community!  If you or your organization would like to create Jack-O’-Lanterns or donate supplies, please contact Joan Fredritz at 419-447-7521 ext. 1134 or jfredritz@senecadd.org. **BACKUP Weather Date:  Saturday, October 23rd, 2021 from 7-8:00p.m. **

JAM’s Monthly Markets – JAM’s Halloween Market – 4-7pm, 145 Madison St. Tiffin, OH 44883

JAM’s Market brings together small businesses, boutique vendors, artists and crafters for a unique shopping experience. JAM’s Monthly Markets, 145 Madison St. will take place every third Thursday weekend, Thursday through Sunday, along with three large vendor events throughout the year.  Enjoy this special halloween and fall themed market this month! 

October 22nd

JAM’s Monthly Markets – JAM’s Halloween Market – 12-7pm, 145 Madison St. Tiffin, OH 44883

JAM’s Market brings together small businesses, boutique vendors, artists and crafters for a unique shopping experience. JAM’s Monthly Markets, 145 Madison St. will take place every third Thursday weekend, Thursday through Sunday, along with three large vendor events throughout the year.  Enjoy this special halloween and fall themed market this month! 

October 23rd

JAM’s Monthly Markets – JAM’s Halloween Market – 10am – 4pm, 145 Madison St. Tiffin, OH 44883

JAM’s Market brings together small businesses, boutique vendors, artists and crafters for a unique shopping experience. JAM’s Monthly Markets, 145 Madison St. will take place every third Thursday weekend, Thursday through Sunday, along with three large vendor events throughout the year.  Enjoy this special halloween and fall themed market this month! 

Tiffin Seneca Farmers Market – 9am, Jefferson Street, Downtown Tiffin

The Tiffin Seneca Farmers Market strives to promote the exchange of fresh, quality, local food and agricultural products between the agricultural producers of Seneca County and its residents and visitors for the purpose of supporting local growers, providing a quality product to consumers, and supporting sustainable agriculture.  Enjoy this market as vendors bring out their specialty fall goods! 

Campfire, Stories, Smores – 5:30pm, Garlo Heritage Nature Preserve – 6777 S. SR 19, Bloomville OH 44818

Join Angie Ford for a cozy night around the campfire, a few smores and some good ole fashioned storytelling.  Bring a favorite campfire story of your own to share with the group. Registration required by email to LRose@senecacountyparks.com at least 24 hours in advance of the program.

October 24th

JAM’s Monthly Markets – JAM’s Halloween Market – 11am – 3pm, 145 Madison St. Tiffin, OH 44883

JAM’s Market brings together small businesses, boutique vendors, artists and crafters for a unique shopping experience. JAM’s Monthly Markets, 145 Madison St. will take place every third Thursday weekend, Thursday through Sunday, along with three large vendor events throughout the year.  Enjoy this special halloween and fall themed market this month! 

October 28th

Autumn Hike – 4pm, Steyer Nature Preserve – 5901 N. County Road 33, Tiffin OH 44883

Join Linda Rose on the trail as we take in the autumn air, sights and sounds.  How any different autumn events are happening in the preserve?  This walk will last about 1 ¼ hours and qualifies for the Walking Stick Program. Registration required by email to LRose@senecacountyparks.com at least 24 hours in advance of the program.

October 29th

3rd Thursday in Downtown Tiffin: Halloween Trick or Treat – 4:30pm, Downtown Tiffin 

Bring the kids for the annual downtown trick-or-treat from 4:30-6:00. Then grab your friends for an early Halloween fun night out.  Shop, grab a drink… and maybe dinner and dessert too!

October 31st

Tiffin Halloween Parade – 4pm, Downtown Tiffin

Join us as we continue the tradition of the Tiffin Halloween Parade!  This year, the Tiffin Halloween Parade will be in Downtown Tiffin to allow for more room for social distancing.  Brian Bower – loanDepot will be this year’s sponsor for the parade!  All are invited to attend, bring a chair and the whole family and line the streets!  

Fostoria Halloween Parade – 5pm, Downtown Fostoria 

The City of Fostoria is excited to host the fun and festive tradition of the annual Halloween Parade in downtown Fostoria.

Greater Tiffin Community Trick or Treat – 6 – 8pm, City of Tiffin 

Grab those costumes and get the candy!  The whole family is invited to venture out to enjoy the annual trick or treat all throughout Tiffin! 

For more activities and events, check out our community calendar at: /calendar

See an event missing from the calendar?  Please submit it so we can help spread the word! You can submit events at: https://www.tiffinchamber.com/surveys/submit-events-for-community-calendar

After a year of not being able to welcome guests into the beautiful historical theatre for music, comedy, community theatre, or any shows at all, The Ritz Theatre is back!  This weekend, a long awaited and highly anticipated return of shows on the main stage at The Ritz finally took place.  This exciting celebration caused for a ribbon cutting with the Seneca Regional Chamber to officially welcome people back to the theatre and to live entertainment.  Guests were throughly entertained by the Foreigner Tribute band, Head Games.  It’s showtime! 

Fall is in the air and that means it is time for some Barnyard Fun on the weekends!  Come on down to Riehm Produce Farm and enjoy the day exploring, racing, sliding, jumping, and making memories with over 20 fun activities for all ages. If you haven’t already, it’s time to make coming to the farm your new favorite fall tradition!

Riehm’s Barnyard Fun and Corn Maze is open Saturdays and Sundays from September 25 through Halloween. This year’s Corn Maze design is celebrating Jeep’s 80th anniversary. Try your hand at solving the Jeep trivia this year.  Mazes from the past include Ohio State, Scooby Doo, Dinosaurs, Star Wars, and Charlie Brown.

Check Out These Other Locations to Visit This Fall

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New this year are pedal carts and the corn barn! The pig races run every two hours during the weekend, and you can cause the goats to walk the planks for food! Sling shot several different vegetables destined for the trash at the targets, then see the large-scale launcher—the pumpkin cannon. The pumpkin cannon will be shot off in the back hayfield, while hayrides will give you a behind the scenes look at Riehm’s cattle operation. Hayrides circle through about every twenty to thirty minutes.

Try your hand at milking-a-cow or challenge someone to the duck races. Take your turn on the Giant Hill Slide. Play games such as steer roping, Checkers, or the giant games, like giant Jenga, peg game, or Connect 4.

When you’ve had your fill, make sure you take home purchases, including pumpkins, cider, apple dumplings, kettle corn, and other fall treats. You can also enjoy farm fresh and finger-licking good food from the concession stand: farm raised beef and brat burgers, Johnny Fries – farm grown potatoes with all the fixn’s, and hot dogs for the youngsters.

General admission is $10. Children up to two are free. Event hours are 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday and 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday.  Mark your calendars for some fun filled weekends and fall festivities down on the Barnyard!

No pets, please.  Learn more at: https://funacres.net/event/barnyard-fun/

 The summer season may be cooling down, but events in Seneca County are heating up!  This week (9/13 – 9/17) is packed full of AWESOME events throughout Seneca County for everyone to enjoy.  See below for a full line up and details to plan your week, you will not want to miss out! 

For all events happening in Seneca County and to submit events, visit our community calendar at: /calendar

3rd Thursday | Downtown Tiffin Pizza Party (9/16)

The next 3rd Thursday in Tiffin, OH will be the Downtown Tiffin Pizza Party!  Head to Downtown Tiffin on Thursday September 16th, from 6pm to 9pm.  Stroll through the largest Pizza Party event EVER in Downtown Tiffin and redeem $1 tickets for a pizza item from participating vendors.  Half of each ticket will go to the Salvation Army Tiffin Citadel.  To enjoy with your pizza, grab a drink/DORA beverage to-go while you explore!  This event is sponsored by the Seneca County Young Professionals.  

Learn more

 

Trivia Night (9/16)

Trivia Night in Downtown Tiffin is a collaboration between TSEP and the Tiffin-Seneca Public Library. Our goal is to bring people of our great community together for a fun-filled evening while supporting locally owned businesses.  Teams can register prior to the event by calling the library at 419-447-3751 or online at tiffinsenecalibrary.org. Registration often fills quickly! The night of the event, teams will write their answers and submit them to the judges during four rounds of general trivia. At the end of the night, the winning team gets to take home the traveling Trivia Night trophy!   

Learn more

JAM’s Heritage Vintage Market (9/18, 9/19)

JAM’s Market brings together small businesses, boutique vendors, artists and crafters for a unique shopping experience. JAM’s Monthly Markets, 145 Madison St. will take place every third Thursday weekend, Thursday through Sunday, along with three large vendor events throughout the year — JAM’s Holiday Open House, JAM’s Spring Market and The Heritage Vintage Market.  This weekend features the large vendor event of the JAM’s Heritage Vintage Market with 100+ vendors, food, fundraising, and something for everyone! 

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Live Music with Jake Heil (9/18)

Head back to Downtown Tiffin and grab a seat and a drink at The Renaissance of Tiffin to enjoy the music stylings of Jake Heil.  Jake will begin playing at 9pm and continue until midnight.  You will not want to miss this local talent! 

Ladies of Harmony (9/18, 9/19)

 A play by Ron Hill (An event in The National Theatre at The Ritz)

The laughter is nonstop in this hilarious comedy. Six church ladies arrive at Harmony Church’s fellowship hall to plan a small funeral dinner for a man they despised. While eating doughnuts, drinking coffee and gossiping on a variety of topics including Pastor Bob’s go-go dancing fiancée, the church ladies engage in a game of “what-ifs” and “I-wish-I-hads,” and in doing so, reveal several secrets about themselves.  Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2pm 

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 Seneca County Geo Trail: Kick Off Events (9/18, 9/19)

Join us as we kick off the only Geocaching Trail in Northwest Ohio!  We will be at JAM’s Monthly Market on Madison Street in Tiffin, OH for our kick off events and where the Seneca County Geo Trail will officially go live. The Seneca County Geo Trail sends you on the ultimate treasure hunt throughout the county. Along the way you may find some path tags, discover new places, and create lasting memories. Completion of the trail will earn you a unique Geocache Coin!  Saturday (9/18) find the table from 10am-4pm and attend the event that will be focused on learning to Geocache and everything you need to know.  On Sunday (9/19), the trail will officially launch, so stop by, get some FREE pancakes, and get hunting. 

Learn More

 

 

Courtesy of Seneca County Common Ground Press Release –

The next Tiffin Seneca Farmers Market will take place on the 20^th anniversary of the 9/11. To help commemorate the day the Tiffin Police and Fire All Patriots Memorial committee will be setting up at the market. The group will have supplies for people to make appreciation cards for soldiers, veterans, and first responders.  

 The station to make cards for troops will be set up next to the market bank table. The cards will be sent to troops in care packages created by a local baker. Those who visit the market will be able to donate funds the care package project as well as the memorial fund.

“We could never thank first-responders, soldiers and veterans enough. The community can express their appreciation by signing posters to be given to local first-responders and making cards. Donations will be accepted to benefit Splash of Love from Home, Project Cookies from Home and All Patriots Memorial,” said Jill Gosche, secretary of the Tiffin Police and Fire All Patriots Memorial committee.

 In addition to the 9/11 activities, the farmers market will have the usual market bingo, great produce, and fun. Currently the produce that is in season and will be at the market includes apples, carrots, sweet and hot peppers, sweet corn, tomatillo, swiss chard cilantro, collards, eggplant, zucchini, lettuce, onion, parsley, tomato, fennel, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, garlic, potatoes, fall squash, and romas cabbage. In addition to fresh produce, the market also has soaps, lotions, baked goods, and more!

“The board and I hope that people will come out to help make cards for veterans, troops, and first responders while shopping locally. All of us and our vendors realize without all of their sacrifices we would not be able to hold events like this in our free country,” said Kirsten Ameling, market manager.

The vendors for this week includes: Ada Glee’s Garden, Baked By Bells, Bella Cuisine, Brick House Flower Farm, Catawba Island Juice Co., Countryside Acres, Clay Hill Organic, Creative Pottery, Delicious Food Truck, Drowns Produce, DJ’s Honey, Enders Maple Treats, Friends of the Tiffin Seneca Public Library, Flo’s Homemade Pies, Goat Milk Lotion, LLC, Hopes Landing, LB’s Eclectic Eats, Me and the Boys, JP’s Carvings and Designs, Project Noelle, Put Your Name on it, Raizen Girls Cookies, Riehm Produce Farm, Roseleaf Flowers, Seneca County SNAP Education, Smith Brothers Sweets, Spirit Space Gallery and Gifts, the Tiffin Lions Club, and The Tiffin Elks.

To learn more about the Tiffin Seneca Farmers Market and about the Market Bank programs, visit and subscribe at www.tiffinsenecafarmersmarket.com/. If you are interested in becoming a vendor or have questions, you may contact the Market Manager, Kirsten Ameling, at manager@sccommonground.org. 

To see a full list of events happening to remember and honor the events of 9/11 in Seneca County, please visit: /blog/2021/08/18/remembering-911-in-seneca-county 

The next Fostoria Farmers’ Market will be held on Saturday, September 4th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the grass lot on the corner of East Tiffin and South Main Streets. Saturday’s market is being sponsored by the Fostoria Community Arts Council.

#FostoriaRocks, the Facebook group, will be at the Fostoria Community Arts Council’s booth, helping anyone that would like to paint a rock to be placed at various locations. Fostoria Rocks is a community project to help inspire others and foster creativity in Fostoria and the surrounding area. It’s a hide-and-seek game of sorts. Grab a paintbrush, get creative, find some great hiding spots, and be on the lookout for these hidden gems! The group will have rocks to find around the market.

In addition, Plein air artists (artists that paint out in the open) have been invited to paint at and around the Farmers’ Market/downtown area that day. Painters might be spotted painting anywhere from the municipal yard down to the parkette.

 Nearly 40 vendors are slated to participate in Saturday’s Fostoria Farmers’ Market, offering a wide variety of items including produce, plants, baked goods, honey, jams, handmade soaps, lotions and body care and many unique, handmade crafts, gifts and customized items.

The market is held rain or shine.

Participating Vendors at September 4th Fostoria Farmers’ Market

Food Items

• Bella Cuisine, Linda Lambert – Artisan breads, jams, cookies, baked goods
• Brad’s Bees – honey and related products
• Fostoria Eastern Star – Breakfast burritos, muffins, beverages
• I Got the Sugars, Samantha Juliano – decorated cookies, drop cookies, cake pops, pies, cupcakes, chocolates, breads
• Just Jammin’ & Stuff, Cynthia Brubaker – Assorted jams, crafts and cottage goods
• Sweet Roots, Ashley Stahl & Kathy Reinhart – pies, cookies, breads, rolls
• Tasty Dogs, Jamie Johnson – Beef hot dogs, sausage, walking tacos, chips and drinks

 Produce, Plants & More

• Fostoria Garden Club – Perennials/bedding plants, kettle corn, garden flags, garden related items
• Joseph’s Greenhouse, Ron & Linda Joseph – Produce, perennials, bedding plants, hanging baskets, herbs, succulents, potted plants, mums (Participates in Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program)
• Mr. Basket – Produce, potted plants, hanging baskets

 Craft & Gift Items

• Al’s Intarsia, Al Deuble – woodcrafts
• Beyond Laser Creations, Jena Stearns – crafts and custom personalized items
• Brady’s Delicate Creations, Pat & Gary Brady – Barn quilts, outside games and more
• Chaos and Coffee Apparel, Trisha Mayle – personalized tee, sweatshirts, tanks
• Diamonds Creations & Co. – crafts, hair bands and more
• Distorted Dyes, Megan Blausey – tie-dye hoodies and t-shirts
• Fausder’s Fancy Bead Creations, Joy Saunders – Jewelry, crafts, decorated bottles with lights
• Friends of the Kaubisch Memorial Public Library – bookmarks, folded books & wreaths, I Spy Bottles, used books
• Ruth Hasselman – hand-crafted items: baby quilts, bibs, knitted washcloths, pot scrubbies, fabric hot pads, crocheted microwave dish holders, woven mug rugs and table runners
• In a Class by Itself, Cynthia Lohrbach – Glass/pottery yard/garden decorations
• Natures Bed and Breakfast, Jim Foard – hand-crafted bird, bat and butterfly homes
• Painted Pane, Chris Leiter – painted windows, glass, wood
• Pat Coronado – apron’s, cozy bowl, casserole cover
• Peachful Crafts, Leatrice Depp – crochet décor and apparel
• Dick & Linda Perrine’s Crafts – windchimes, garden art and more
• Prairie Song Pottery, Deb McEwen – functional and decorative pottery items, natural pet treats
• Serendip Candles, Lisa Adams – hand-poured soy wax candles

 Soaps, Lotions & Health Products

• All Things Beautiful Body and Bath, Stefanie Torrey – Handmade soaps, bath bombs, butter, lotions, creams, lip balms, candles and more
• Appalachian Wilderness, Harold Leemaster – Soap, lotion, creams, herbal salves
• Chinook Soap Co., Erica Brown – Goat’s milk soaps, natural products, deodorants, toothpastes, lip scrubs, salves
• Sisters in Shelter: Hope’s Landing – bath and body products, candles

 Specialty Items

• Clear Choice Exteriors – replacement windows, doors, roofing & seamless gutters (See 419windows on Facebook)
• Fostoria Area Historical Society – historical items & visitor information
• Fostoria Baptist Church, Pastor Ryan Brown – free water, snacks and special activities
• Fostoria Lions Club, Mona DiCesare – selling tickets to Ohio State raffle basket – also Plunder Jewelry
• From Tips to Toes with Arlene – ColorStreet nail strips – check which one is coming
• Pursuit Ministries & Entertainment, Micah Brown – balloon animals
• Scentsy by Elizabeth Thomas, Independent Consultant
• Usborne Books and More, Nikki Kleba – books and activities for all ages

About Fostoria Rocks (From their Facebook page)

Fostoria Rocks is a community project to help inspire others and foster creativity in Fostoria and the surrounding area. It’s a hide-and-seek game of sorts. Grab a paintbrush, get creative, find some great hiding spots, and be on the lookout for these hidden gems!

 General Guidelines:

• Post your pictures, stories or clues on this page, and then hide new rocks or relocate rocks you find to a different spot for someone else to find.
• If you want to keep the rock you find, be sure you replace it with a rock that you have painted.
• Hide all rocks outdoors (please don’t hide them indoors).
• Use paints that will withstand weather (such as acrylic) and use a clear coat (such as mod podge or polyurethane spray) to seal it.
• Try to add the FB group name on the back of the rock so people who find them will know where to post pics. “FB Fostoria Rocks”
• Please don’t place rocks in places that could damage property.
• Please don’t be hateful to each other. If anyone is having issues there are 3 administrators at this time. Message one of us. We will work the best we can to get it resolved.
• Please only paint and place Rocks.
• -When hiding rocks around town, please make sure you keep them out of the grass, do not place in trees, statues, fountains, monuments, or walkway’s. The workers who cut the grass don’t want to hurt anyone while mowing.
• Please do not place Rocks in medians or close to busy intersections and roads. Kids are out looking for these rocks and we want to keep everyone safe. Please keep that in mind when you place or hide your rocks. If you have to question if its a dangerous spot to place your rock, it probably is.
• Since kiddos will see the rocks as well as these FB posts, please no inappropriate paintings or comments. Any inappropriate posts will be deleted immediately. 

To wrap up the East Green Concert Series, Heidelberg University and Tiffin University are excited to sponsor Kid Sistr to take the stage!  Kid Sistr will perform on Saturday September 4th, at 8pm at the Frost-Kalnow Amphitheater. 

Kid Sistr is Sabel (guitarist), Sara Keden (bassist) and Rebecca Webster (drummer), an all-women, New-York-born indie trio. The band’s bright sound and colloquial writing reflect their varied influences; a Kid Sistr listener will hear the bursting bubble gum of the Top 40 charts, the palatable peculiarity of 1980s new wave, the unabashed amplitude of 2000’s alternative rock, and the meticulous construction of the singer-songwriter style. The resultant songs are rosy shards of guitar-pop ear candy, ready to be unwrapped and dissolved.

Kid Sistr’s debut EP is a self-titled, six-track project. The first single, ‘Little Sister Song’, is a spirited, rock-and-roll dedication to snarky younger siblings and rom-com teenager-dom. Although lighthearted in sound and verse, ‘Little Sister Song’ carries substantial sentiment for the band members. Sabel, Keden and Webster are all eldest children in sister-only families. This uniting fact not only provides the inspiration for the group’s name, but also heavily informs Kid Sistr’s creative identity. The shared experience of sisterhood motivates Kid Sistr to represent the interests and realities of young women. Each track on the EP is a piece of a pooled consciousness between sisters. Together, the six songs on Kid Sistr make an equally humorous and emotive portrait of womanhood. Kid Sistr demonstrates the trio’s willingness to become shiny, strange, silly, or soft in order to tell profound stories of ambition, heartbreak, femininity, sexuality and friendship. The EP is out now on all streaming platforms.

Learn more about the East Green Concert Series and how to support here: https://www.eastgreenconcerts.com/

The next 3rd Thursday in Tiffin, OH will be the Downtown Tiffin Pizza Party!  Head to Downtown Tiffin on Thursday September 16th, from 6pm to 9pm.  Stroll through the largest Pizza Party event EVER in Downtown Tiffin and redeem $1 tickets for a pizza item from participating vendors.  Half of each ticket will go to the Salvation Army Tiffin Citadel.  To enjoy with your pizza, grab a drink/DORA beverage to-go while you explore! 

Tickets will be available starting Monday August 30th online and at select Tiffin locations, including, The Renaissance of Tiffin, Ralph’s Joy of Living, Seneca Cleaner’s, and Simply Susan’s.  Tickets will also be sold the night of the event in the RTA Lot (next to Reclaim It 127).  In the RTA Lot you can purchase your tickets or pick up your online order!

Participating restaurants include: 

• BEST Taco Shop & Breakfast Spot 
• Clover Club 
• Domino’s Pizza
• The Elks Lodge #94
• Fort Ball Pizza Palace
• Heavenly Pizza 
• Jac & Do’s
• Marco’s Pizza
• Napoli Pizza
• Reino’s Pizza & Pasta
• Simply Susan’s 
• The VC Tiffin Cameo

This event is sponsored by the Seneca County Young Professionals.  

Destination Seneca County has partnered with Geocachers Anonymous, a group of geocaching enthusiasts in Northwest Ohio, to launch what will be the only geocaching trail in Northwest Ohio, the Seneca County Geo Trail.  The Seneca County Geo Trail will send participants on the ultimate treasure hunt throughout the county.  There will be opportunities for participants to collect pathtags, explore new locations, and leave their mark in the geocaches.  Completion of the trail will earn participants a unique Geocache coin.  Geocaching is an outdoor recreational activity where participants use a GPS enabled device to locate “caches” at specific locations marked by coordinates all over the world.  

To officially launch the trail, Destination Seneca County and Geocachers Anonymous will be at JAM’s Monthly Market to promote and educate people about geocaching and the Seneca County Geo Trail.  

The event will begin on Saturday, September 18, 2021, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at JAM’s Monthly Market and the table will be located outside the enterance of the JAM’s Monthly Market building at 145 Madison St. Tiffin, OH 44883. This event will focus on teaching people how to geocache, setting up the geocaching app, and answering questions.  Participants will have the chance to hunt for a geocache, take hourly walks with geocaching experts to learn, and receive a special prize for first time cachers who find a geocache.

The table will also be set up on Sunday, September 19, 2021, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.  Sunday will focus on celebrating the official launch of the Seneca County Geo Trail.  There will be a free pancake brunch from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm (served grab and go style) and a special geocache tag for those in attendance.  The Seneca County Geo Trail will go live on the Geocaching App at 12:00 pm during the pancake breakfast.  

More information about the kickoff events and the Seneca County Geo Trail can be found at: destinationsenecacounty.org/geotrail.

Several events are being planned to encourage community members to reflect on the 20^th anniversary of the terror attacks on the nation on Sept. 11, 2001.  

September 10:

The Remembering Patriots Car Show

Location: Tiffin’s Buffalo Wild Wings

Schedule: 4pm – 7pm 

6pm: Awards Ceremony 

7pm: Patriotic Ceremony

The Eric Sowers Band: Performing immediately after the conclusion of the Patriotic Ceremony until 10pm.

Proceeds from the event are to benefit Seneca County Firefighters Association and Harold J. Fraley Sr. FOP Lodge 128.  To register for the car show, please find a paper or online registration form here. 

September 11:

All Patriots Memorial Gathering

Location: All Patriots Memorial is located at Washington and Water streets, near downtown Tiffin.

Schedule: 

8:46am: The time the first plane struck the World Trade Center in New York City – community members may join local first-responders and veterans at Tiffin Police and Fire All Patriots Memorial for bagpipe music, speeches, a prayer, a wreath-laying, Taps and a rifle salute.

Card Making at Tiffin Seneca Farmers Market

Location: Jefferson Street, Downtown Tiffin

Schedule: 

9am – 1pm: Make cards for first-responders, veterans and soldiers.  Some cards will be given to Project Cookies from Home, which ships flat-rate boxes to heroes deployed overseas.

All Patriots Memorial Education & Donation Collection

Location: All Patriots Memorial is located at Washington and Water streets, near downtown Tiffin, Donations being accepted in parking lot across the street (in front of Ralph’s Joy of Living) 

Schedule: 

1pm – 3pm: Community members may visit All Patriots Memorial to learn more about the site. Representatives from local organizations – including FISH, The Hub, Lotus Recovery House, The Salvation Army, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church’s sharing kitchen, Seneca County Department of Job and Family Services’ foster care program, Seneca County Opportunity Center, Seneca Mentoring Youth Links, Solitude Ministries and Tiffin Community Non-Food Pantry – will be present accepting donations.  Tiffin Kiwanis members will assist with unloading vehicles.  A list of each organization’s needs will be shared on the memorial’s Facebook page in August.

Seneca East’s Stars, Stripes, & Lights: 

Location: Seneca East is located at 13343 E. US 224, Attica.

Schedule: 4pm -11pm

4pm: Stars, Stripes, & Lights Cross Country Meet 

6pm: Ceremony honoring local first-responders at 6 p.m., and it will include a giant flag in the shape of the United States, recognition of first-responders and a fly-over of a B-17 World War II bomber.  Cost to attend the event is $5.

Haunted Tiffin Walk

Location: Starting location TBD, Ending location is the All Patriots Memorial

Schedule: 8:30pm – 10:30pm

The Scuttlebutt & Scandal walk ends at All Patriots Memorial where Lisa Swickard – an author/historian who has penned 10 books about local history – and ghost walk investigator Rachel Wyncoop recant the story of the death of Marshal August Schultz.  On the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks, psychic Lindsey Lawson will offer her insights surrounding that horrific day in American history and will be joined in the discussion by sensitive Nancy Oldaker and psychic Emily Rinaman.  Visit www.hauntedtiffin.com for registration information.

Join Shayna Steele on August 21st at 8pm at the Tiffin East Green Amphitheater!

Taking the stage this Saturday in the East Green Concert Series is Shayna Steele!  One of the most dynamic singers in a generation, Shayna Steele effortlessly crosses over between soul, blues and gospel to retro R&B and jazz.  Shayna has performed as background vocalist with Rihanna, Kelly Clarkson, Bette Midler and Steely Dan, and tours as a featured vocalist with Grammy Award winner Chris Botti. She was a featured vocalist on Snarky Puppy’s “Family Dinner” and reached #1 on the Dance Billboard charts as featured vocalist on Moby’s “Disco Lies.”  Shayna’s Broadway credits include Rent, Jesus Christ Superstar, and a member of the Dynamites in the original cast of Hairspray.  A self-proclaimed “American Air Force brat,” she grew up all over the world, but now calls New York City home. This is Shayna’s second appearance in Tiffin with her pianist and partner, Ohio native David Cook.

Head to Downtown Tiffin, grab a bite to eat and a seat on the East Green to enjoy a night of amazing music from the iconic Shayna Steele! 

Be sure to check out the final act in the East Green Concert Series to wrap up your summer.  See details below! 

UFest: University Music – September 4 ▪ 8:00 to 10pm

Learn more about the concert series here.

Courtesy of Tiffin Seneca Farmers Market Press Release – 

The board of Seneca County Common Ground is announcing today that due to road construction which will be taking place on South Washington Street in the near future, the Tiffin Seneca Farmers Market will be moving one block east to Jefferson Street. This move will take place beginning with the next Farmers Market on August 14, 2021.

The Tiffin Seneca Farmers Market will be working closely with the vendors, customers and the City to ensure that this is a smooth transition for everyone. According to Market Manager Kirsten Ameling, “The location of the market may be changing, but the vendors, atmosphere and fun will remain the same.”

The market will remain on Jefferson Street between Market and Perry streets for the rest of the 2021 season. Market visitors are encouraged to check out the adjacent attractions at the new location including the Splash Pad area and the East Green Amphitheatre at National Corner as well as the Tiffin-Seneca Public Library.

Visit tiffinsenecafarmersmarket.com as well as the Tiffin Seneca Farmers Market Facebook page for all the latest updates and news. Questions can be directed to Market Manager, Kirsten Ameling, at manager@sccommonground.org. 

Join Jess Baldwin on August 7th at 8pm at the Tiffin East Green Amphitheater!

Next in the East Green Concert Series the stage welcomes Jess Badlwin!  With dreamy art pop music known for her velvet vocals, lush harmonies and playful rhythms, Jess is a Columbus, Ohio, based singer, songwriter, producer and recording artist. She has appeared on American Public Television’s Songs at the Center, performed on Mountain Stage with The Fields of Gettysburg, won the Ohio Music Award for Cover Song in 2016 and 2017, and was a quarterfinalist in the American Traditions Competition in 2015 and 2017. Jess is a nationally-renowned voice teacher and expert in pop vocal technique, and when she’s not performing, Jess helps singers find their own voices.

This is an act you will not want to miss hearing.  Grab a seat and see you there! The remaining lineup for the East Green Concert Series is…

Shayna Steele – August 21 ▪ 8:00 to 10:00 PM

UFest: University Music – September 4 ▪ 8:00 to 10

Learn more about the concert series here.

The Ritz Theatre Presents the 2021-2022 Ritz Players Season!

After a brief pause in performances due to COVID-19, The Ritz Theatre is proud to announce another outstanding season of events for 2021-22 presented by the Ritz Players.  See below for the full line up of shows that will be sure to steal the stage featuring local community members.  Season subscription sales begin August 2nd and single event tickets begin August 30th.  Tickets can be purchased and more information can be found on their website at ritztheatre.org

The Ritz Players are a community theatre organization that strives to present high-quality performances, staged at The Ritz Theatre. They believe in the power of live theatre to ignite the imagination, stimulate thought, offer an avenue for creative expression, and provide entertainment. Through their productions, workshops for young people and outreach programs, they strive to integrate theatre into the lives of the people who come into contact with their organization.

The Ladies of Harmony

September 10, 11 & 18, 2021 – 7:30 PM, September 19, 2021 – 2:00 PM | An event in The National Theatre at The Ritz

The laughter is nonstop in this hilarious comedy. Six church ladies arrive at Harmony Church’s fellowship hall to plan a small funeral dinner for a man they despised. While eating doughnuts, drinking coffee and gossiping on a variety of topics including Pastor Bob’s go-go dancing fiancée, the church ladies engage in a game of “what-ifs” and “I-wish-I-hads,” and in doing so, reveal several secrets about themselves. However, the biggest shock comes the next day when an unexpectedly large crowd of mourners arrive at the funeral dinner and the ladies have to endure their most embarrassing moment yet! | Sponsored by David Stover – Allstate Insurance & Reineke Family Dealerships

All Together Now!

November 13, 2021 – 7:30 PM, November 14, 2021 – 2:00 PM | An event in The National Theatre at The Ritz

All Together Now! A Global Event Celebrating Local Theatre, in which theatres around the world are empowered to locally produce and perform an exclusive musical revue featuring songs from MTI’s beloved shows. Join us in this cavalcade of hit songs from some of the greatest musicals ever written including Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and Fiddler on the Roof. | Sponsored by Baumann Chevrolet Buick GMC

Little Women

February 11, 12 & 19, 2022 – 7:30 PM, February 20, 2022 – 2:00 PM | An event in The National Theatre at The Ritz

Under the guidance of their beloved mother, the four young March sisters — tempestuous Jo, motherly Meg, shy Beth and spoiled baby Amy — struggle to keep their family going while Father’s away in the Civil War. In this beautifully dramatized adaptation of the classic novel, even as privation, illness, and sibling rivalry cast their shadows, each girl strives to find her true self. | Sponsored by Croghan Colonial Bank & Reineke Family Dealerships

Clue

May 13, 14 & 21, 2022 – 7:30 PM, May 22, 2022 – 2:00 PM

Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, CLUE is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. | Sponsored by Reineke Family Dealerships

Anything Goes

July 8, 9 & 16, 2022 – 7:30 PM, July 17, 2022 – 2:00 PM

The S. S. American is sailing between New York and England with a comically colorful assemblage of passengers: Reno Sweeney, a popular nightclub singer and former evangelist, her pal Billy Crocker, a lovelorn Wall Street broker who has come aboard to try to win the favor of his beloved Hope Harcourt and a second-rate conman named Moonface Martin, aka “Public Enemy #13.” Song, dance and farcical antics insue as Reno and Moonface try to help Billy win the love of his life. | Sponsored by Reineke Family Dealerships & Your Legacy Federal Credit Union

Courtesy of Press Release by Greg Dell: 

Reineke Family Dealerships to host Car Show and Road Rally in Scenic Downtown Tiffin

Reineke Family Dealerships (including Reineke’s Tiffin Ford Lincoln, Reineke Collision Center, Reineke RV, and Eclipse Auto Care) will host a car show and road rally on Saturday, August 21st, 2021, in downtown Tiffin at the East Tower (109 Jefferson St.). All proceeds from the event will benefit The East Green Summer Concert Series. “We’re excited to host this car show and road rally again this year and look forward to spending the day in downtown Tiffin!” said Dan Reineke, Reineke Family Dealerships.

The Motors N’ Music Car Show will run from 3pm to 7pm at the East Tower property. While the car show is happening, an optional road rally will take place at 4:30pm taking those car show participants on a scenic journey through the countryside and city of Tiffin. At the conclusion of the car show (approximately 6:45pm), commemorative trophies will be awarded prior to the start of the evening’s concert. Following the awards, everyone is encouraged to attend the free concert at 8pm with Shayna Steele at the Frost-Kalnow Amphitheater.

You can pre-register your vehicle for $10 (and get a free t-shirt) at www.drivereineke.com/car-show or register your vehicle the day of for $15. General admission is free to the public. Lastly, the all-new and highly anticipated Ford Bronco will be on site for viewing. For more information, visit www.drivereineke.com/car-show or reach out to Greg Dell. 

About Reineke Family Dealerships: Reineke Family Dealerships, founded in 1960 by William F. Reineke, Sr., is a family-owned dealership organization known for strong customer loyalty and high sales and service ratings. Reineke Family Dealerships operates in Fostoria, Tiffin, Lima, Upper Sandusky, Findlay, North Baltimore, and sells Ford, Lincoln, Nissan, Honda, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and RAM vehicles, and most recently, Reineke RV in Toledo and Tiffin, along with Eclipse Auto Care in Tiffin.

About The East Green Summer Concert Series & Amphitheater: The East Green Summer Concert Series is a local non-profit arts organization that is building an enduring legacy of art and beautiful music in the Tiffin-Seneca County area by encouraging artists and musicians with grants, scholarships, and performance and teaching opportunities. The main purpose of this not-for-profit entity is to promote fine arts, the performing arts and music education while engaging the community. All performances are held in the Frost-Kalnow Amphitheater, downtown Tiffin’s newest outdoor live music venue

About Shayna Steele: One of the most dynamic singers in a generation, Shayna Steele effortlessly crosses over between soul, blues and gospel to retro R&B and jazz. Shayna has performed as background vocalist with Rihanna, Kelly Clarkson, Bette Midler and Steely Dan, and tours as a featured vocalist with Grammy Award winner Chris Botti. She was a featured vocalist on Snarky Puppy’s “Family Dinner” and reached #1 on the Dance Billboard charts as featured vocalist on Moby’s “Disco Lies.” Shayna’s Broadway credits include Rent, Jesus Christ Superstar, and a member of the Dynamites in the original cast of Hairspray. A self-proclaimed “American Air Force brat,” she grew up all over the world, but now calls New York City home. This is Shayna’s second appearance in Tiffin with her pianist and partner, Ohio native David Cook.

The Ritz Theatre Announces New 2021-22 Season

After a brief pause in performances due to COVID-19, The Ritz Theatre is proud to announce another outstanding season of events for 2021-22.  Since not being able to host events since spring of 2020, The Ritz Theatre is excited to welcome guests back for music, comedy, magic, community theatre, and family entertainment.  See below for the full line up of shows that will be sure to steal the stage.  Season subscription sales begin August 2nd and single event tickets begin August 30th.  Tickets can be purchased and more information can be found on their website at ritztheatre.org

Spring 2020 Covid Carry-Over Performances

Trace Adkins 

NEW DATE:  Friday, October 8th, 2021 | 7:30pm

A Nashville icon for more than two decades, Trace Adkins has made his mark on the country music industry. 11 million albums sold. Time-honored hit singles. Momentous, fiery and always memorable live performances, GRAMMY nominations, CMT and ACM awards and nearly 200 million plays on YouTube. Hell, even a slew of movie and TV roles have come the Grand Ole Opry member’s way. Working with some of Nashville’s most respected songwriters, Adkins continues to find ways to connect with his fans through music while recording what he describes as autobiographical songs throughout his career. Hits include “Ladies Love Country Boys,” “You’re Gonna Miss This” and “(This Ain’t) No Thinkin’ Thing.” | Sponsored by Roppe Corporation & Republic Lumber

Chicks with Hits

NEW DATE:  Friday, October 15th, 2021 | 7:30pm

Enjoy the rare opportunity of seeing three of the biggest female artists in country music on stage together performing an intimate night of acoustic music. And, with 36 top ten singles and over ten millions records sold between them, there’s a lot of material to pull from. Three guitars, three stars, singing together all night. It’s about to get real! | Sponsored by Blanchard Valley Health System

Herman’s Hermits | Starring Peter Noone

NEW DATE:  Friday, November 12th, 2021 | 7:30pm

At the age of 15, Peter Noone achieved international fame as lead singer of the legendary ‘60s pop band, Herman’s Hermits. His classic hits included “I’m Into Something Good,” “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter,” “I’m Henry VIII, I Am,” “Silhouettes,” “Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat,” “Just a Little Bit Better,” “Wonderful World,” “There’s a Kind of Hush,” “A Must To Avoid,” “Listen People,” “The End of the World” and “Dandy.” Ultimately, Herman’s Hermits sold over 60 million recordings. In all, 14 singles and seven albums went gold. The Hermits were twice named Cashbox’s “Entertainer of the Year. | Sponsored by Blanchard Valley Health System

 

REZA | Edge of Illusion

NEW DATE:  Saturday, January 22nd, 2022 | 7:30pm

REZA is recognized as one of today’s most highly sought-after entertainers in the touring illusion industry, delivering innovative, engaging and spectacular performances worldwide. REZA infuses state of the art production elements, masterful comedic timing, and numerous interactive & inspirational moments, allowing the audience to experience the magic first hand. Perhaps REZA’s greatest secret is his uncanny ability to communicate his performance art on such a personal level. REZA is intriguing, engaging, and captivating. He isn’t just a magician. He is an entertainer. | Sponsored by Ballreich Snack Food Company, LLC

 

 2021 – 2022 Ritz Theatre Season

Head Games | The Foreigner Tribute

Saturday, October 2, 2021  | 7:30 PM

Head Games is New York’s original Foreigner tribute. With over ten years experience, they are a high-powered rock and roll band that embodies all the flash and glam of the ‘70s – ‘80s era that Foreigner was known for. With hits like “Cold As Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “Feels Like the First Time,” “Waiting For a Girl Like You” and their mega-hit “I Want to Know What Love Is,” Head Games performs all the Foreigner classics with the same authenticity that made the legendary band so successful. | Sponsored by Croghan Colonial Bank

 

Jukebox Saturday Night

Saturday, October 23, 2021  | 7:30 PM

Jukebox Saturday Night is a music review of the great Big Bands during the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s. The event captures the sounds of great melodies and lyrics performed by an energetic group of instrumentalists and vocalists. Jukebox Saturday Night celebrates America’s Swing Era, performing the greatest hits by Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Jimmy Lunceford, Harry James, Artie Shaw, Cab Calloway, Benny Goodman, Bunny Berigan, Count Basie and more. Vocal selections will include songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, Bob Eberly, Helen O’Connell, Rosemary Clooney and other vocal idols. | Sponsored by Mercy Health – Tiffin Hospital

The Texas Tenors 

Friday, October 29, 2021 | 7:30 PM

The Texas Tenors have amassed a huge fan base worldwide with over half a million followers on social media and more than 20 million views on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. With impressive live ticket sales tracked by PollStar, they are considered the most successful touring group in the history of America’s Got Talent. The Texas Tenors appeared on the most recent season of NBC’s national hit television show America’s Got Talent: The Champions. After airing worldwide, their fan base grew even larger than before. As consummate professionals, these three friends with a simple All-American dream have proven their impact will be long lasting as their popularity continues to grow. | Sponsored by Republic Lumber

The Nutcracker | Chicago Festival Ballet

Saturday, December 18, 2021 | 7:30 PM

Delight in the story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as you never have before. Renowned dancer and choreographer, Kenneth von Heidecke’s Chicago Festival Ballet performs The Nutcracker with powerful jumps, endless turns and beautiful costumes and sets. Dancing mice, toy soldiers and twirling sugarplums are sure to add magic to your holiday season! | Sponsored by Old Fort Banking Company

 

Nobodies of Comedy

Saturday, January 29, 2022 | 7:30 PM

You’ve never heard of them…but hey, they’ve never heard of you either! Here’s your chance to see the funniest up-and-coming comedians in America. We’ve hand-picked these comics from the best unknown talent from across the country and rolled them into one hilarious show. They may be a bunch of nobodies…but not for long! Don’t miss this chance to see tomorrow’s stars of comedy today. (Intended for mature audiences only) | Sponsored by Clouse Construction & Reineke Family Dealerships

The Frontmen of Country 

With Richie McDonald (Lonestar), Larry Stewart (Restless Heart) and Tim Rushlow (Little Texas)

Friday, February 4, 2022 | 7:30 PM

With their combined amazing vocal and instrumental talents, The Frontmen deliver a high energy show packed with fan-favorites from their three award-winning and critically-acclaimed bands.

Lonestar – “Amazed,” “My Front Porch Looking In” and “I’m Already There.”

Restless Heart – “Tell Me What You Dream,” “When She Cries” and “I’ll Still Be Loving You.”

Little Texas – “God Blessed Texas,” “Amy’s Back in Austin” and “What Might Have Been.”

Sponsored by Blanchard Valley Health System & Roppe Corporation

 

Winter Dance Party

Saturday, February 26, 2022  | 7:30 PM

John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party® is the official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper’s final tour and the only show endorsed by the Holly, Valens and Richardson estates. Each live concert performance includes over two hours of unbridled, high voltage entertainment featuring all the hit songs of the ‘50s era: “That’ll Be The Day,” “Peggy Sue,” “Oh, Boy,” “Rave On,” “La Bamba,” “Chantilly Lace” and many, many more. John Mueller, the critically acclaimed former star of the U.S. touring version of the London/Broadway hit musical Buddy…the Buddy Holly Story, performs as Buddy Holly with Linwood Sasser as the Big Bopper and Ray Anthony as Ritchie Valens.

 

Kansas | The Point of No Return Tour

Saturday, March 5, 2022 | 7:30 PM

With a legendary career spanning nearly five decades, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of America’s iconic of classic rock bands. Composing a catalogue that includes 16 studio albums and five live albums, KANSAS has produced eight gold albums, three sextuple-Platinum albums (Leftoverture, Point of Know Return, Best of KANSAS), one platinum live album (Two for the Show), one quadruple-Platinum single “Carry On Wayward Son” and another triple-Platinum single “Dust in the Wind.” KANSAS appeared on the Billboard charts for over 200 weeks throughout the ‘70s and ‘80s and played to sold-out arenas and stadiums throughout North America, Europe and Japan. | Sponsored by Blanchard Valley Health System

 

Thomas Pandolfi, Piano

Saturday, March 26, 2022 | 7:30 PM

The young American pianist, Thomas Pandolfi, is an exciting virtuoso who is becoming more and more sought after by audiences. He has been showered with superlatives by critics for his passionate artistry and amazing technique. His orchestral appearances often feature not only the beloved masterpiece concerti by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff and Liszt, but also the equally brilliant ones by Paderewski, Rubinstein and Moszkowski. Thomas is also considered a leading interpreter of the works of George Gershwin.

Michael Bolton

Sunday, May 1, 2022 | 7:30 PM

Michael Bolton is a multiple Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and social activist, who has sold more than 65 million records globally and continues to tour the world.  Bolton remains committed to humanitarian causes, especially through the Michael Bolton Charities, now in its 25th year. In recognition of his artistic achievements, Michael won two Grammys for Best Pop Male Vocal Performance (nominated four times), six American Music Awards, three Emmy nominations and a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. With nine #1 singles, Michael has seen nine studio albums rank in the Top Ten, including his 28th CD, Songs of Cinema, a tribute to beloved songs from the world’s most iconic films. | Sponsored by National Machinery Foundation

 

Friday Night Live

Oct. 22, Nov. 5, Dec. 10 – 2021 | Jan. 21, Feb. 25, Mar. 25, Apr. 22, May 20 – 2022

Fridays | 7:30 PM

Looking for something to do on a Friday night? The National Theatre at The Ritz will host an eclectic selection of artists in an unplugged performance environment. Each Friday Night Live will feature two or three regional entertainers that may include a folk singer, a jazz musician, an aspiring singer/songwriter or some other style of artist who is passionate about the opportunity to showcase their talents. Join us for a glass of wine in this casual, intimate setting. | Sponsored by Tong’s Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing

 

Hollywood’s Greatest Movies

Oct. 13, Nov. 17, Dec. 15 – 2021 | Jan. 12, Feb. 16, Mar. 16, Apr. 13, May 11 – 2022 

Wednesdays | 2:00 PM

Before television, movie complexes and the internet – there were movie theatres. Grand movie palaces were built with great excess including elaborate interior design, conditioned air and the incredible ambiance that became an important part of the movie-going experience. Built in 1928 to capture the huge demand for “talkies,” The Ritz Theatre became “the” place to see movies in Tiffin. Take a Wednesday afternoon to enjoy a nostalgic journey down memory lane. with the movies that played an integral role in the history of The Ritz.| Sponsored by Your Legacy Federal Credit Union