The Downtown Tiffin Marketing Committee under the Tiffin-Seneca Economic Partnership announced today that there will be a new holiday event – the Kris Kringle Markt on December 2 and 3. The festival will be an open-air holiday market highlighting German/Bavarian-inspired Christmas offerings. Visitors can enjoy the sounds of live holiday music, the aroma of German food, late-night shopping, children’s activities, and the ambiance of an old-world German Christmas.

Court Street will be transformed to take on the traditional German Christmas market, or Weihnachtsmarkt feels, featuring local vendors in white tents adorned with holiday lights offering fresh greens, garland and wreaths, handcrafted gifts, Christmas ornaments, and more. Downtown restaurants and bars will feature German-style food and beer selections, mulled wine (Glühwein), and specialty hot chocolate beverages. Santa will be available for pictures at Pan Yan Bookstore, and several other activities will be spread throughout downtown including strolling Christmas carolers, live ice sculpture carvings, and a parking lot dedicated to donations for the Salvation Army of Tiffin. The RTA parking lot will feature live Christmas trees for sale that are being sponsored by local businesses along with a Boot, Hat, and Mitten drive. All proceeds from tree sales will go to the Salvation Army of Tiffin. The Christmas festival will also be hosting multiple food trucks to feature German food & drinks, such as Schmidt’s Sausage Truck.

Mayor Dawn Iannantuono said, “I’m excited to see a new event in Downtown Tiffin that will appeal to families and welcome people to experience our community. This is the perfect way for us to continue our celebration of Tiffin’s bicentennial!”

The Kris Kringle Markt will be open Friday, December 2nd from 5 pm – 10 pm in conjunction with the tree lighting and Saturday, December 3rd from 10 am – 3 pm in conjunction with the holiday parade. Follow along on their social media outlets to stay up to date and learn more. Facebook @KrisKringleMarktTiffin, Instagram @kriskringlemarkttiffinoh, and TikTok @kriskringlemarkttiffinoh.

We can’t wait for this new holiday event that seems right out of a Hallmark movie to take place in our community! Mark your calendars and bring your Christmas spirit, we will see you there!

Press release courtesy of Seneca County Common Ground — 

The very last market of the year is Saturday, October 29 and will feature Halloween festivities including trick-or-treat, halloween competitions, and a costume contest. 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. The winner of each category will receive a prize. The costume contest will take place at noon in front of the Market Bank tent. Awards for: Most Original, Scariest, Best Group, Funniest, Best Couple, and Overall Best.

 There will also be face painting by Ace of Face at the market this week as well. Other activities include sack races, a three legged race, spoon races, beanbag toss, fall crafts, market bingo, and voting on the favorite vendor display.

“The Farmers’ Market has been an awesome resource for me while building my face painting business, Ace of Face. It’s given me the opportunity to practice, try new designs, and meet some really amazing children who come back week after week just to get painted! I am excited to be there to end the year with the trick-or-treat event,” stated Christie Boehler, owner of Ace of Face. 

As the 2022 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. Market Manager Kirsten Ameling said, “As my second year working as a farmers market manager is coming to an end I have enjoyed another year of getting to know our vendors and customers. This year was different going weekly, and while there is always room to grow, we were proud to be able to provide the community with fresh foods weekly.”

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 farmers market would also like to thank Sutton Bank for their sponsorship and making this a successful 2022 market season.

Vendors this week include:

• Adah Glee’s Garden
• Baked by Bells
• Barb and Dick’s Produce
• Bella Cuisine
• Me and the Boys
• Raizen Girls Cookies
• Put Your Name on it 2014
• LB’s Eclectic Eats
• Riehm’s Produce Farm, LLC
• Flo’s Homemade Pies
• Clayhill Organic
• Miss Cindy’s Cookies
• Sacred Soil Farms
• Sweets on EDG
• Freeze Dried Ohio
• Countryside Acres
• Kiesel Farms
• Seeds of Hope
• Hopes Landing
• and more to join!
•  Music – Ethan Timms
• Food Truck – Not Your Mama’s Grilled Cheese

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.

Step back in time at the Civil War Museum of Ohio. From the life-sized cannons out front to the welcoming staff as you walk through the doors, watch history come to life. The Tiffin Civil War museum is a volunteer-run museum located in Downtown Tiffin that is excited to share with you the facts and stories of the Civil War. Originally built in 1915 as a local post office, the Tiffin Civil War museum has served the community of Tiffin with a unique Civil War educational experience for over 10 years. 

 The American Civil War Museum of Ohio is a non-profit organization that strives to collect, preserve, and interpret the American Civil War and its impact on the current American society. The museum allows you to fully understand and experience the story of our nation’s greatest conflict. Inside, the museum offers eight exhibit rooms with hands-on exhibits for adults and children that are designed to enhance your experience and knowledge of the Civil War and Ohio’s role in it. 

 Each exhibit within the museum features a different aspect of the war, starting with “The Road to War”, and ending with “The War ends.” Other exhibits featured are The War Begins, Life of a Soldier, The First Modern War, Medicine, and Life at Home. Each exhibit room features readings, artifacts, and activities to help put you into the history itself. Along with the exhibit rooms, the museum provides visitors with an opportunity to visit the library, which holds hundreds of civil war themed books, as well as a theater room that displays a 20-minute documentary, “Ohio’s Role in the Civil War,” produced by the American Civil War Museum of Ohio.

The museum would not be possible without the support of the community, as well as the countless volunteers who work hard to bring the most memorable experience to its visitors. These volunteers work very hard to bring a smile to each of the faces that walk through their doors, and hope to build connections and memories that will last a lifetime. While the museum is typically self-guided, accommodations for group tours can be made on their website.

History will come alive at the Civil War Museum of Ohio. Come explore everything it has to offer and leave with a better understanding of this monumental event in our nation’s history and a greater appreciation for our beloved state of Ohio for the part it played. For more information about the museum, you can visit their website at: ACWMO.com.

Destination Seneca County received recognition for achievement in marketing and advertising at the Ohio Travel Association’s RUBY Awards presentation, held October 13, 2022, at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Sandusky, Ohio. Destination Seneca County received an award for the category of Targeted Marketing Campaign for their Seneca County Geo Trail, the only geocaching trail in Northwest Ohio. Bryce Riggs and Marisa Stephens with Destination Seneca County accepted the award. This is the first time in Destination Seneca County’s organizational history to be recognized on a state level for their efforts.

The Ohio Travel Association’s RUBY Awards recognize excellence in Ohio’s hospitality and tourism industry for efforts in advertising, marketing, and public relations. In this year’s competition, the Recognizing Uncommon Brilliance Yearly (RUBY) Awards had 183 entries. The awards, sponsored by Ohio Magazine, were presented during the Ohio Conference on Travel, the state’s largest conference for tourism industry professionals.

Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunt that uses a Global Positioning System (GPS) and online clues to help participants find caches, or hidden containers. Destination Seneca County, in partnership with Geocachers Anonymous, launched the only geocaching trail in Northwest Ohio in September of 2021. Since the launch of the trail, more than 165 geocachers have completed the trail and have traveled more than 20,800 miles to Seneca County to do so. Destination Seneca County is currently working on a new interactive geocaching trail for 2023 that will feature a new theme, caches, and locations.

Grouchy. We have all been there. You wake up on the wrong side of the bed, your kids are driving you crazy, you just got cut off in traffic, you ripped your pants while walking into work. There are so many “grouches” in our everyday lives and sometimes it just overtakes you, leaving you down right GROUCHY. But what if you could escape this black cloud above your head? What if you could escape from grouchy? Well, now you can. Meet Ralph’s Joy of Living, where you walk through the doors and the aroma of fresh brewed coffee overtakes your senses, the sight of appliances, mattresses, kitchen gadgets, wine, and more meets your eyes, and a passion for joy fills your heart.

The story begins in 1950, where Ralph and Evelyn Smothers opened Ralph’s Appliances to the residents of Tiffin and the surrounding area. Originally they sold washers and dryers and eventually added refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, and microwaves over time. Ralph and Evelyn continued to build a very successful business and in 1985, they were joined by their son Ralph II. In 1992, Ralph II added kitchen design services and cabinetry to the business offerings. With such a robust business offering both high quality products and exceptional services, you would think that adding any more to the business would be out of the question, however; the bright future of Ralph’s was yet to come. 

Ralph II met his wife Julie on a ski trip and they were married in 1994. Julie, a native Canadian, made her living in sales for an imported wines distributor. With Julie’s passion for cooking and Ralph’s passion for kitchen design, it was only a matter of time before the idea of combining the two came to life. The business continued to thrive and in 1995 a second Ralph’s Appliances was opened in May of 1995. Here, a beautiful, fully functional kitchen designed by Ralph was installed and served as the beginning of the current concept. Julie was managing the store and saw the opportunity of doing not only cooking classes, but of bringing in better quality kitchenwares. The community responded with overwhelming support! For the next three years, Julie continued to add new kitchenware lines and fill cooking classes. Ralph and Julie’s first son, Will, was born in April 1998. Soon Will was joined by his brother Sean, born in May 2001, and their sister, Lucy born in November 2002. It became clear that the “Joy of Living” had to be moved to their hometown of Tiffin if the concept were to continue to thrive.

The Joy of Living concept has continued to be the foundation in which Ralph and Julie run the business. Ralph’s Joy of Living believes that their are so many amazing and joyful things in life, if you can just see past the “grouchies.” The whole Ralph’s Joy of Living team is there to treat each customer with care, compassion, and kindness and help them find their way to escape from their own personal grouchy. There is even an opportunity to “Gong the Grouchy” where you can literally gong out any negative feelings and the resounding noise throughout the store is just a reminder that joy is never far away when you’re here. Standing alone as the ONLY appliance retailer in the nation to have a wine and beer license, Ralph’s Joy of Living is truly unlike any other place. Experience wine tasting, delicious olive oil, the highest quality of appliances, mattresses, cabinetry services, gadgets, and more at Ralph’s Joy of Living. Most importantly, experience joy. 

You can be apart of bringing the mantra of “Escape From Grouchy” to life at the Escape From Grouchy Festival happening on Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 9am-4pm. Taking place at Ralph’s Joy of Living, located at 33 North Washington Street in Tiffin, you will experience so many reasons to be joyful. Enjoy the opportunity to win awesome prizes such as a Speed Queen Washer & Dryer Set, Heritage and Serta Mattresses, and more, visit the Zwilling Airstream trailer, see expert chef demonstrations, Gong the Grouchy at any point throughout the day, and more! The first 300 guests get a purple Grouchy Fest bag, but joy is available to all. See you there!

Destination Seneca County, in partnership with the Tiffin Municipal Arts Commission (TMAC), the Fostoria Community Arts Council (FCAC), and Ballreich’s Potato Chips, have announced the launch of the first annual Sights of Seneca County Official Chip Contest. This contest will solicit artwork that will be voted on by the community to be the artwork for the chip bag for the custom Sights of Seneca County Ballreich’s Chips.

The Sights of Seneca County Official Chip Contest is open and will accept submissions through November 1, 2022. More information about the Sights of Seneca County Official Chip Contest, chip bag templates, and the submission form can be found at www.DestinationSenecaCounty.org/ChipContest.

After submissions have been received, online voting will open to the community where the community will select their favorite chip bag design and chip flavor combination. Once voting closes, the winner will be announced, and the Sights of Seneca County Official Chip Contest Ballreich’s Chips will begin production. The winner of the Official Chip Contest will receive a $500 cash reward sponsored by the Tiffin Municipal arts Commission and the Fostoria Community Arts Council.

The Sights of Seneca County Official Chip Contest chips will be available for sale at participating locations and online. A portion of the proceeds from purchased bags will go back to the Tiffin Municipal Arts Commission and the Fostoria Community Arts Council to support arts in the Seneca County community.

Questions regarding the contest can be directed to Marisa Stephens, mstephens@destinationsenecacounty.org, or can be answered by calling the Destination Seneca County office at 567-220-6387.

The Fostoria Rail Preservation Society will host the 20^th annual Rail Festival on September 24, 2022, in Fostoria, OH. The Rail Festival will be held at the Fostoria Junior/Senior High School (1001 Park Avenue. Fostoria, OH 44830) and at the Fostoria Elementary Gymnasium from 10am – 4pm.  There will be more than 200 tables that guests can visit during the Rail Festival that will include vendors and displays. The Rail Festival will offer train memorabilia and merchandise for sale, toy trains, a swap meet, model train displays, a photo contest, coloring pages for kids, food, and more. Golf carts will be available to take guests to and from the high school and elementary. 

In addition to vendors and displays, the Lens-Eye View Photo Contest entries will be on display along with  Romick Railway providing free rides (to those who purchase admission to the Rail Festival and children with a wristband) in the parking lot and the Seneca County Health Department will be onsite this year to give vaccines, PPE, and more!

Admission to the Rail Festival is $5 for adults and children 10 years of age and younger get in free. Parking is free for both the Fostoria Rail Festival and the Fostoria Iron Triangle Swap Meet. With your admission fee, you will receive a raffle ticket that is entered in to win a $10 gift certificate that can be used at any of the vendors at the Rail Festival. Winners will be pulled throughout the day and posted.  In previous years, the Fostoria Rail Festival has brought in more than 1,000 people to attend the event.  Of these attendees, they have represented 18 different states, hundreds of cities, and two different countries.     

In addition to attending the Rail Festival, guests can visit the Fostoria Rail Park, which includes the Iron Triangle. The Fostoria Iron Triangle Rail Park is a 5-acre tract directly inside the three double-track mainline freight rail lines that meander through Fostoria. Open 24/7, this park provides a 360-degree viewing platform that allows one to experience the sights and sounds of the 60-plus trains that pass-through Fostoria daily. At the Iron Triangle, the 1966 B&O Caboose will be open from 11am-1pm on Saturday!

For more information on the Fostoria Rail Festival and the Fostoria Rail Preservation Society, visit: www.fostoriairontriangle.com.

To honor the Tiffin’s early history, people who were descended from the pioneers who settled in Tiffin or Clinton Township by 1831 applied to the Tiffin Bicentennial Committee on First Settlers. Over 70 people have submitted applications and been approved for their families, which brought the total up to about 100 people identified.  The Committee sold turquoise commemorative t-shirts which have been worn throughout the year at various events. This free program is part of the Tiffin Bicentennial celebration and has been sponsored by the Seneca County Genealogical Society who provided seed money and donated free t-shirts to the first 25 applicants.

Original pioneer wagon will ride again!

A Pennsylvania (Conestoga) Wagon on loan from the Scipio Republic Area Historical Society will be featured in the Heritage Festival Parade, followed by many of Descendants of Tiffin’s First Settlers. It may be difficult to see as it goes by, but this battered old wagon was one of the many our pioneers used to come west in the 1820’s and 1830’s and beyond. This wagon originally used by Charles and Molly Smith Albright when they migrated from Lancaster, PA. in the winter of 1835 to Adams Township, Seneca County, Ohio with their infant son John, born that year.

John had a son Upton Albright who lived in Scipio Township. Upton Albright’s farm was sold to Wayne Powell, who was the father of Mrs. Edith Hemminger of Republic. The wagon was found after that purchase half buried in a sheep pen and Mr. Powell cleaned and restored it for use in the 1976 U.S. Bicentennial celebration and parade in Tiffin. It was afterwards donated to the Historical Society.

The wagon and its canvas is too fragile to be driven on its own, but will be hauled by Larry Cook with Gene Cook’s truck and trailer. Descendants will also ride on the trailer and walk behind it for the parade. After the parade it will be on display at the entrance of the Heritage Village until 5pm Saturday, September 17, 2022.

The Bicentennial will also feature a tent on the Courthouse Lawn celebrating the First Settlers of Tiffin before and after the parade, 9 am-3 pm. It will be a casual “Meet and Greet” where people interested in the early settlers can stop in and chat with some of the Descendants, view some pictures and memorabilia, and see if their ancestors were part of Tiffin’s early history. There will be a looping slideshow of some of the pioneers and their descendants. Enjoy a weekend full of Tiffin and Seneca County history and check out some amazing historical pieces and people that built our beloved community! 

JAM’s Monthly Markets is excited to invite everyone to the annual JAM’s Heritage Vintage Market! This large vendor market event will take place on Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 10am-4pm and Sunday, September 18, 2022, 11am-3pm. The JAM’s Heritage Vintage Market was originally inspired by the Tiffin-Seneca Heritage Festival, one of the longest running festivals that takes place in the state of Ohio. After a two year hiatus of the festival, JAM’s and the Festival Board are excited to welcome back the Tiffin-Seneca Heritage Festival to Tiffin. Now, the JAM’s Heritage Vintage Market and the Heritage Festival will happen concurrent to one another and provide more fun for all while bringing the community together for a weekend full of events and entertainment!

The JAM’s Heritage Vintage Market will feature more than 100 vendors and also include a small selection of food trucks for folks to grab a bite to eat while shopping and take a rest on the picnic tables. Vendors will be set up inside, which can be found at 145 Madison Street (across from Calvert High School), and outside in the surrounding area. In addition to providing a great shopping experience, the JAM’s Heritage Vintage Market will also offer the opportunity for shoppers to give back. There will be chances to help raise funds for local non-profits at the market so keep your eye out for how you can help! Vendors range from apparel, to home decor, to candles, to baked goods, to hand crafted art, to jewelry, and more! There is something for everyone and at a large vendor market such as this, you get the chance to meet the individuals behind the businesses you are buying from! 

It is going to be a beautiful weekend in Seneca County with something for everyone to enjoy. See the full schedule of the Tiffin-Seneca Heritage Festival and what else you can check out after JAM’s here. We’ll see you soon and happy shopping!

The year is 1969 and 13 schools gather at Hedges-Boyer Park to run in the first ever Tiffin Cross Country Carnival. With only three races, each being two miles long, the event started and ended all within a two hour time span. The large gathering of runners from across the state of Ohio was inspired by a group of runners who wanted more fierce competition outside of the normal meets, which normally featured two to three different teams. The key for them was getting the best of the best all in one place, a place where they could push each other and all compete on the same course, at the same time, in the same conditions. 

The Tiffin Cross Country Carnival has grown exponentially since its conception and has become THE race for cross country runners, coaches, and fans from all over. It has become a tradition in Seneca County and has put the city of Tiffin on the map. During what has become known as “Carnival Weekend,” the City of Tiffin will nearly double its population on race day when you count the runners and then add in the parents, coaches, and fans. More than 20,000 people are estimated to visit Seneca County during this monumental event. The Tiffin Cross Country Carnival has taken its rightful place as the second largest cross country race in THE NATION. Those who compete at Hedges-Boyer Park on the course that has been deemed “challenging and a course that is true cross country,” can be proud for crossing the finish line and competing against the best of the best. 

When you take part in The Cross Country Carnival, you are taking part in history in the making. The event has been weaved in to Seneca County’s history and will continue to be part of its future. This event is just one unique happening that makes Tiffin and Seneca County the fantastic community that it is. This weekend, the traditional second weekend in September, the Tiffin Cross Country Carnival will celebrate its 53rd year and will begin its first race at 8:30am. High schoolers, middle schoolers, all the way down to elementary aged kids will have the opportunity to participate in this legendary event. Over 8,000 runners will step up to the starting line on Saturday and when the gun goes off, the next chapter of the Tiffin Cross Country Carnival will be written. 

The adventure expands far outside the course lines so make sure to check out all that Tiffin and Seneca County has to offer. Shops, restaurants, museums, farmers markets, and more await you once the finish line has been crossed. Take a look into the community behind the carnival. Good luck to all and see you on Saturday! 

More than 70 participants have signed up for the Tiffin Bicentennial Heritage Festival Parade that will take place on Saturday, September 17, 2022, beginning at 10:30 AM. The parade is organized by Destination Seneca County and is sponsored by loanDepot-Brian Bower. The parade will begin by St. Joseph Catholic Church in Downtown Tiffin and continue down South Washington St. until Riverside Drive.

The parade will feature entries such as an original Pennsylvania wagon that came from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Seneca County in the 1830’s, marching bands from area schools and universities, dance groups, local businesses, and more.

 Those who have not signed up and who are interested can register by this Friday, September 9, 2022 at DestinationSenecaCounty.org/parade. All registrants will receive an email the week of September 12, 2022, with their line up order and further directions.

 Those who wish to not participate in the parade are invited to be a spectator and enjoy watching the different entries pass by. Before and after the parade, you can enjoy browsing the Tiffin-Seneca Farmers Market which will take place in City Lot 7 (located next to Simply Susan’s) the day of the parade from 9AM until 1PM. After the parade, you can partake in the activities that the Heritage Festival has to offer such as the German Village Block in Downtown Tiffin, Heritage Village at Hedges-Boyer Park, and other activities and vendors on Jefferson St. and Court St. To learn more about the Heritage Festival schedule, visit TiffinFestival.com.

Are you visiting Seneca County and need to stay? Maybe you are traveling for work, completing the Seneca County Geo Trail or Brew Tour, just exploring a new area, part of a wedding party, have a family reunion in town, or are just looking for a staycation in your own backyard! Whatever your situation may be, we are so happy to host you in Seneca County and have plenty of amazing spaces for you to rest your head.

 Seneca County is home to many comfortable and beautiful places for you to stay the night. From your more traditional hotels, to quaint Inns, to scenic campgrounds, Seneca County really does have it all and something for everyone. We know how to stay with the times and up on the newest trends in lodging and are proud to welcome Air BnBs & VRBOs to the area to offer yet another option for visitors to choose from! Check out the awesome short term rentals that Seneca County has to offer for your next stay.

 Do you have or know of a short-term rental in Seneca County that isn’t listed? Let us know and we are happy to add it so folks can start booking with you! With these great options and more, we can’t wait to see you soon!

Press Release Courtesy of Tiffin Seneca Farmers’ Market, A function of Seneca County Common Ground–

Don’t forget that SNAP, SFMNP, WIC, Produce Perks, and Credit Cards are accepted at the Farmers Market. 

The Tiffin Seneca Farmers’ Market offers a  market bank program that allows shoppers from all economic backgrounds to shop at the farmers market. Whether a customer has an EBT Card or did not bring cash they will still be able to purchase goods from the vendors.

Produce Perk tokens can be used to purchase fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs, and plants producing foods. SNAP tokens can be used to purchase fruits and vegetables, herbs, food producing plants, honey, maple, meats, eggs, milk, jam, jellie, relish, and baked goods. WIC vouchers can be used to purchase fruits and vegetables, and herbs. Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers can be used to purchase fruits and vegetables, herbs, and honey. Credit card tokens can be used to purchase anything from the farmers market.

Farmers market manager, Kirsten Ameling, said “We are glad to be able to offer a program that allows everyone to have access to fresh fruits and vegetables and other goods.”

The farmers market still offers the Market Bank. The market bank allows consumers to use their EBT cards to purchase produce at the market. The farmers market offers a matching program “Produce Perks” up to $25 from what the customer spent from their EBT cards. WIC farmers market vouchers, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers, and credit card tokens are also accepted at the Tiffin Seneca Farmer’s Market.

The market bank program is a good source of extra revenue to be brought to local businesses in the Seneca County area community.

Thank you to the Sutton Bank for sponsoring the Tiffin Seneca Farmers Market.This week vendors include: Ace of Faces, Baked by Bells, Barb and Dick’s Produce, Bella Cuisine, Clay Hill Organic, Enders Maple Treats, Flo’s Homemade Pies, Freeze Dried Ohio, Hope’s Landing, Me and the Boys, Miss Cindy’s Cookies, Riehm Produce Farm, Sacred Soil Farm, Roseleaf Flowers, Seeds of Hope, Tiffin Elks Foundation, and Windy Wild Acres. Music will be performed by Mike Bryce. 

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.

Tiffin and Seneca County are so excited to welcome the return of the 43rd Annual Tiffin-Seneca Heritage Festival! The festival will take place September 16, 2022 – September 18, 2022 in Downtown Tiffin and the Heritage Village at Hedges-Boyer Park. As one of Ohio’s longest running festivals, it will be a weekend packed full of celebrating, events, food, living history, and more! Check out the full schedule below and mark your calendars so you don’t miss a minute of the fun! The schedule will continue to be updated, be sure to check back! 

SCAT Transportation available from Heritage Village to Downtown Tiffin FOR FREE! The shuttle will run every 15 minutes. Pick up and drop off will take place at the Main Gate of Heritage Village and at the corner of Market and Jefferson St. in Downtown Tiffin. 

Sitting in the front row of the glass blowing demonstration, you can feel the heat from the fire as the glass expands and bends to make a unique shape. It looks as though it could melt and drip onto the floor, but it never does since the highly skilled glass blower continuously turns the hot glass, fighting against gravity. Even through the protective glasses shielding your eyes from the light of the flames, you can see this amazing artwork forming before your eyes. Looking around at all the glass pieces in the shop, it’s amazing to consider that this is how they were all made.

Throughout the shop, the ornaments, pendant necklaces, shot glasses, stemware, marbles, and other fun glasswares are amazing creations that make for perfect gifts or something fun to keep for yourself. The Poignon Project is always experimenting to create the most unique pieces and each piece is one-of-a kind and unique with its own beauty. Every purchase comes with an authentication card that represents what you have is truly something special.

Aside from the unique creations that come from The Poignon Project, some of their most beautiful work is the impact they have on the local community by bringing more art and creativity to life in Seneca County’s own backyard. The Community Art Shed is a prime example of their work. Inspired by the concept that any artist, regardless of age or skill, can use and should have access to art supplies from the shed to make their own masterpieces. And the best part – all of the art supplies are provided through donations and are completely free for those using them. Their mission is to provide aspiring artists with the tools they need to create, at no cost to the artists.

You can also find The Poignon Project set up at the Court Street Markets, an idea that came out of the recently created Tiffin Municipal Arts Commission (TMAC). The Poignons have had a heavy hand in forming and running the commission and have taken on great responsibilities to making projects happen in the community through that group. Some include the electric box art contests and installations that can be seen throughout the city and the Court Street Markets that feature local makers and creators! Their most recent addition to providing more artistic opportunities to the community include the creation of “Art Box.” The purpose of the Art Box is to expand the Community Art Shed concept by supplying and nurturing our creative community. Art Box allows artists to place a piece of artwork in the box and take another artists work in exchange. Their goal is to have various locations inside downtown businesses with each box being a different art theme and type such as a book exchange, record exchange, poem exchange, etc. The options are limitless and with other local businesses already interested, their dream is soon to become. reality throughout the whole city!

There is a certain feeling of awe when you’re surrounded by the amazing art in the Poignon Project. Maybe it’s because all of the artwork is made on sight, or that each piece is handmade and unique, but whatever it is, it’s difficult to leave without having a greater respect for art and the artistic process. Next time you’re exploring, be sure to stop by the Poignon Project and check out the amazing things happening. It’s truly not to be missed and is one of Seneca County’s finest features, your mind will surely be moved! You can find The Poignon Project at 227 E. Perry Street in Tiffin, OH 44883 or call them at 419-618-6429. To stay up to date with what they are up to, follow them on social media or visit thepoignonproject.com.

The Seneca County Young Professionals have announced that the 2022 Downtown Tiffin Pizza Party will take place on Thursday, September 15 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM, as part of Downtown Tiffin’s Third Thursday Series.

Guests can stroll through the largest pizza party ever in Downtown Tiffin and redeem $2 tickets for a pizza-related item from participating vendors. Half of each ticket will go to The Community Kitchen Project. While guests are downtown, they can stop by a drink/DORA vendor for a beverage to-go.

This year’s event will include a record high of 15 participants: Clover Club, Domino’s Pizza, The Elks Lodge #94, The Empire, Fort Ball Pizza Palace, FroZone Tiffin, Heavenly Pizza, Jac & Do’s, Jolly’s, JT’s Bagel Bar, Marco’s Pizza, Napoli Pizza, Reino’s Pizza & Pasta, Simply Susan’s, and The VC Tiffin Cameo.

There will be live music with No Eileen from 5:00 to 7:30 PM in City Lot #7 sponsored by Bailiwicks Coffee Company, JT’s Bagel Bar, Simply Susan’s, and Tom Rodgers Flowers. Beth Mattia from 5:30 to 7:30 PM in City Lot #5, and Thursday Night Tunes featuring Poobah from 7:30 to 9:00 PM at East Green Amphitheater.

The remainder of the Downtown Tiffin Third Thursday lineup includes: 

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!

Bring the whole family for a Taste of Downtown Tiffin this 3rd Thursday, August 18 from 5pm – 8pm! This event will be located in the Library parking lot between the National Corner Splash Pad and the Tiffin-Seneca Public Library. Jefferson Street will also be closed down to allow for pedestrian traffic between Market Street and Court Street. Tickets will be sold for $1 each and can be used to redeem delicious eats from a variety of local establishments that will be set up! In addition to getting something good to eat, Thursday Night Tunes featuring Band Bash 2022 will be taking place at the Frost-Kalnow Amphitheatre at the East Green. It’s fun for all, don’t miss out on another fantastic Third Thursday in Downtown Tiffin! 

The remainder of the Downtown Tiffin Third Thursday lineup includes: 

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!

See you there!

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 final act in the East Green Concert Series Season to the stage! 

Wally and The Beavs

August 20 ▪ 8:00 – 10:00 PM

Northwest Ohio favorite Wally and the Beavs closes the season with their signature strong vocal harmonies, dynamic horn section and tight rhythm section, in an entertaining show for all ages! Also enjoy Music & Motors that will be taking place in Downtown Tiffin.

Thank you for a great season, we will see you next year! 

The Ritz Players are proud to present their 2022-2023 performance lineup! The Ritz Players are a community theatre organization that strives to present high-quality performances, staged at The Ritz Theatre and in The National 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. Grab your tickets today to see Seneca County’s very own steal the show! 

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Grab your sense of adventure, we’re headed to Seneca Caverns. At the start of your journey you’ll descend a staircase into the unknown, ducking under rocks as the mystery of the cave slowly reveals itself. As you descend the staircase you may notice the temperature getting cooler, 54 degrees Fahrenheit to be exact, as the cave is consistently the same. You may be welcomed into the cave by a “cave kiss” or a drop of water from the ceiling of the cave.

However as your journey begins, you’ll quickly realize this is an experience unlike any other in the area. Officially designated as a Registered Natural Landmark by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Seneca Caverns in Bellevue is one of Ohio’s largest underground caves, and a geological wonder to behold. The cave is formed from a karst, or a landform consisting of dissolving limestone, dolomite, or gypsum, which creates sinkholes and caves. On your journey in the cave, you may come across some stalactites in their initial stage of development. Stalactites at this size are called “soda straws” because they are hollow and very fragile. While you won’t see any stalagmites or massive stalactites, the soda straws stand as a reminder of the wonder of science taking place all around us. 

The cave consists of seven levels descending into the earth. At the lowest level, 110 feet below the surface, sits the “Ole Mist’ry River ”, which is a part of the water table. The water in the river is naturally potable and consistently 48.9 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Once you’re finished exploring the cave, you can take a peek into the olden days by gem mining with the Seneca Mining Company.  With all the fun of exploring the cave, don’t forget to check out the wide selection of options at the gift shop. So what are you waiting for? Get out and explore the underground adventure that is Seneca Caverns!

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 next act in the East Green Concert Series Season to the stage! 

The RT’s

August 6 ▪ 8:00 – 10:00 PM

The Brooklyn-based five-piece The Rad Trads has built a global audience with their singular take on rock n’ roll that mixes punk rock energy, horn-drenched soul, powerful vocals and jazz precision, all with a lighthearted but sincere delivery. 

Don’t miss out on the final act of the season featuring…

Wally and The Beavs | August 20, 8pm

During this year of multiple festivities in Tiffin, the Seneca County Museum will be adding its own day of celebration on Friday, Aug. 5. On that day, museum officials are to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the dedication of the Museum to Seneca County. On this day in 1942, the stately home originally built by Tiffin’s first millionaire, Rezin Shawhan, was formally dedicated as the Seneca County Museum. Mr. Lynn Troxel had deeded the property “in perpetuation” as a museum to Seneca County to be enjoyed by its citizens.  

To add to the excitement, Seneca County Museum Director Theresa Sullivan and Barnes-Deinzer Seneca County Museum Foundation President Fran Fleet were visited by Marie and Gordon Moore, residents of Washington D.C. Marie is the great-great-granddaughter of Gen. William H. Gibson. She had contacted Sullivan prior to their visit stating that she wished to donate some of the General’s heirlooms and documents to the Museum.  

Sullivan and Fleet, who is a descendant of Gen. Gibson’s brother, are extremely grateful for the exceptional collection of Gibson memorabilia. These items will be unveiled at the August 5th celebration.  

The 80th Anniversary will begin with an open house from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on Friday, August 5th. The first floor and part of the second floor, which includes Gen. Gibson’s Room, will be open to walk through. A ceremony similar to the original dedication will commence at 3:00 PM in the Fort Ball Room.

Press Release Courtesy of the Tiffin Seneca Farmers Market–

This Saturday the Tiffin Seneca Farmers’ Market will be celebrating Christmas in July. The event will be fun for all! Activities for the day will include voting on the most festive vendor, an ugly Christmas sweater/t-shirt contest, and Christmas Crafts. There will be Christmas themed cookies, snacks and more! Market manager Kirsten Ameling said “we are looking forward to seeing families out celebrating Christmas at the market as a fun change of pace at the farmers’ market!” Voting on the favorite vendor display will go from 9-12 and the Christmas sweater/t-shirt voting will take place at noon in front of the market bank table.

The 2022 season of the Tiffin Seneca Farmers Market continues this Saturday, July 30, 9am-1pm. The vendors for this week includes: Baked By Bells, Bella Cuisine, Countryside Acres, Clay Hill Organic, Creative Pottery, Dick and Barb’s Produce, Flo’s Homemade Pies, Friends of the Tiffin Seneca Public Library, Freeze Dried Ohio, Hopes Landing, Me and the Boys, Miss Cindy’s Cookies, Project Noelle, Put Your Name on it, Raizen Girls Cookies, Riehm Produce Farm, Roseleaf Flowers, Smith Brothers Sweets, The Tiffin Elks, and Windy Wild Acres. The featured food truck will be Johnny Burritos and the music will be provided by Scott Hoernemann. 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 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.

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 next act in the East Green Concert Series Season to the stage! 

The Together Band

July 23 ▪ 8:00 – 10:00 PM

A hometown favorite, this premier event band with horns creates an experience you’ll never forget with a high-energy show of Classic Rock, Funk, Soul and “Feel Good Music”!

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

The Rad Trads | August 6, 8pm

Wally and The Beavs | August 20, 8pm

Copper Mare Ranch, located at 6090 N. SR 53 right outside of Tiffin, is set to host their first rodeo on July 23 that will bring up to 75 contestants from across the country that ride in the International Professional Rodeo Circuit. Gates will open at 4 PM and presale tickets are $15 and free admission to kids ages 5 and younger. To purchase presale tickets, click here. Tickets at the gate are $20. Events for the evening include bull riding, saddle bronc, bareback, tie-down roping, breakaway roping, barrel racing, team roping, and steer wrestling.

Copper Mare’s Rocket Donkey Diner, featuring Meatwagon BBQ, will also be providing a variety of options for food throughout the night.

The ranch sits on the family farm just north of Fort Seneca. Copper Mare Ranch is an equine event center that offers three levels of boarding, riding and rodeo-style clinics and open rides. The new 20,000-square-foot indoor arena and 37,000-square-foot lighted outdoor area.

Horses boarded at the state-of-the-art facility have access to large stalls, professional feeding plans, daily turnout, as well as indoor and outdoor wash bays. Owners of horses boarded at Copper Mare Ranch will be invited to take advantage of a heated and air-conditioned rider’s lounge, and no grounds fees for shows. The ranch also has a veterinary tech on site with support from the owners who live on the grounds.

The Owner, Grant Fatzinger, has an extensive 15-year rodeo background that ranges from bull and bronc riding, team roping, tie-down roping, and two-man ranch sorting. Heather Clouse is the Director of Operations. She is a registered veterinary technician with more than 15 years’ experience in the equine industry.

Press Release Courtesy of Seneca County Common Ground – 

Come together with Seneca County Common Ground and the Tiffin Bicentennial for some delicious food grown right here by local producers in our own backyard. Join fellow Tiffin-ites for a farm to table dining experience to celebrate the 200th birthday of Tiffin and our tradition of local food. Lonny Gatlin, the Farm-to-Table chef for Bellwether Farms will be the guest chef for the evening! This event includes a five course meal, local beers, and wines. It will take place at the Chandelier Community Event Center, on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, beginning at 6:00 pm.

Seneca County Common Ground is a nonprofit organization created to support local food & agriculture and promote access to and knowledge of fresh foods for Seneca County residents. Vendors that are frequently at the Farmers Market including Riehm’s Produce Farm, LLC, Clay Hill Organic, Bella Cuisine, and others will be bringing fresh produce and breads to the event. The event will allow attendees to taste a bit of home while enjoying an evening out on the town. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite here.

Customers will not have to wait until August 17, 2022 to enjoy these fresh foods as they will still be at the Tiffin Seneca Farmers Market every week. This week vendors include: Baked by Bells, Bella Cuisine, Clay Hill Organic, Creative Pottery, Freeze Dried Ohio, Hope’s Landing, Me and the Boys, Miss Cindy’s Cookies, Put Your Name on it 2014/Triggers Farm Market, Raizen Girls Cookies, Riehm Produce Farm, Sacred Soil Farm, Windy Wild Acres, and Windy Hill Berries. Food trucks include: JT’s Bagels and music will be by Dean-o Rochester.

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 Tiffin 200 BIcentennial Celebration: This group was formed to plan and execute on events and programs to take place during 2022 to celebrate and honor Tiffin’s 200th birthday. Comprised of local residents, community leaders, business owners, history enthusiasts, and representatives from the City of Tiffin, all have shown a passion in helping to celebrate our city. For more information, go to destinationsenecacounty.org/tiffin-bicentennial or find them on Facebook.  

The Ritz Theatre Presents The 2022-2023 Season!

The Ritz Theatre, located at 30 S. Washington Street in Downtown Tiffin, is excited to announce the lineup for the 2022-2023 season! They have planned a season full of amazing entertainment and the minute the curtain opens, the show is sure to be stolen. Explore the acts, get your tickets, and prepare for memories that last a lifetime to be made! Ticket subscription renewals begin July 11, new ticket subscriptions sales begin July 25, and single event ticket sales begin August 8. The Ritz Theatre will see you soon, it’s showtime! Tickets can be purchased and more information can be found on their website at ritztheatre.org

David Clark’s All About Joel – a Tribute to Billy Joel

Saturday, October 1, 2022 | 7:30pm  – David Clark’s “All About Joel” – A Tribute to the music of Billy Joel, is a musical tribute conceived and presented with a tremendous amount of detail by Long Island veteran singer/piano player David Clark. He continues to gain notoriety with stunningly accurate piano playing, lead vocals, and an eerily similar stage look to the Piano Man himself while engaging the audience with wit and humor. Hear all your favorite Billy Joel songs including “Just The Way You Are,” “New York State Of Mind,” “Piano Man,” “You May Be Right” and many more. | Sponsored by: Old Fort Banking Company

The Frontmen of Country

Saturday, October 8, 2022 | 7:30pm – Featuring Richie McDonald, Larry Stewart, and Tim Rushlow. From their rave review performances around the globe for our troops, to casinos, fairs and corporate events, to their globally televised performance on the steps of the hallowed Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, The Frontmen are making their mark on the Country music scene. 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, and also songs from some of the artists who have influenced them. The Frontmen deliver a truly one-of-a-kind concert experience. | Sponsored by: Blanchard Valley Health System & Roppe Corporation

Craig Morgan – God, Family, Country Tour

Saturday, November 5, 2022 | 7:30pm – A multi-faceted entertainer, Craig Morgan has made a name for himself as a country music icon, TV personality, celebrated outdoorsman and patriotic Army veteran. One of country music’s best-loved artists, Morgan has charted 25 songs on Billboard and thrills massive crowds with signature hits including “Bonfire,” “Almost Home,” “Redneck Yacht Club,” “International Harvester,” “This Ole Boy,” “Soldier,” “Wake Up Loving You,” “That’s What I Love About Sunday” and his faith-filled tribute to his son Jerry, “The Father, My Son and The Holy Ghost.” | Sponsored by: Blanchard Valley Health System & Roppe Corporation

 

The Toledo Symphony Orchestra Holiday Performance

Thursday, December 15, 2022 | 7:30pm – The Toledo Symphony is a community-supported organization that is an exceptional musical presence for the region, creating a home for music education for all. The holiday show will include a collection of seasonal classics and traditional favorites for all ages. | Sponsored by: Mercy Health – Tiffin Hospital

 

 

 

Michael Bolton – Greatest Hits & Holiday Favorites

Sunday, December 18, 2022 | 6:00pm – 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 2 Grammys for Best Pop Male Vocal Performance (nominated four times), 6 American Music Awards, 3 Emmy nominations and a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  As a songwriter, he has earned over 24 BMI & ASCAP Awards, including Songwriter of the Year, 9 Million-Air awards, and the Hitmakers Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame. With 9 #1 singles, Michael has seen 9 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

Nobodies of Comedy

Saturday, January 28, 2023 | 7:30pm – 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 Doo Wop Project

Sunday, February 12, 2023 | 3:00pm – Love the classic sounds of Frankie Valli, The Drifters, The Del Vikings? Ever wonder what Maroon 5 would sound like if they had lived in the Doo Wop era? The Doo Wop Project begins at the beginning, tracing the inception of group singing developed by inner city African Americans performing tight harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today. In their epic shows DWP takes audiences on a journey from foundational tunes of groups like the Crests, Belmonts and Flamingos through their influences on the sounds of Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, and The Four Seasons all the way to DooWopified versions of modern musicians like Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz and Maroon 5. Featuring stars of Broadway’s smash hits Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical. | Sponsored by: Republic Lumber & Blanchard Valley Health System  

 

Here Come The Mummies

Friday, March 10, 2023 | 7:30pm – Back by popular demand, Here Come The Mummies is an eight piece funk-rock band of 5,000 year-old Egyptian Mummies with a one-track mind. Their “Terrifying Funk from Beyond the Grave” is sure to get you into them (and possibly vice versa). Some say they were cursed after deflowering a great Pharaoh’s daughter. Others claim they are reincarnated Grammy-Winning studio musicians. Regardless, HCTM’s mysterious personas, cunning song-craft and unrelenting live show will bend your brain and melt your face. (Intended for mature audiences only) | Sponsored by: Blanchard Valley Health System & Reineke Family Dealerships 

 

Oak Ridge Boys

Saturday, March 18, 2023 | 7:30 PM – Theirs is one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry. The four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of The Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of Country hits and a Number One Pop smash, earned them Grammy, Dove, CMA, and ACM awards and garnered a host of other industry and fan accolades. Every time they step before an audience, the Oaks bring four decades of charted singles, and 50 years of tradition, to a stage show widely acknowledged as among the most exciting anywhere. And each remains as enthusiastic about theprocess as they have ever been. Hits include “Elvira,” “Bobbie Sue” and “American Made.” | Sponsored by: Blanchard Valley Health System & Republic Lumber

Mark Farner’s American band

Friday, March 24, 2023 | 7:30 PM – Legendary all-American frontman and guitarist, Mark Farner, was the engine that pulled the original Grand Funk Railroad repeatedly to the top of the charts, and today he’s a platinum recording artist 30 times over. At age 70, Farner commands the stage with the same intensity and outpouring of love as he did during the summer of ’69 and his fans are still flocking to see “the Captain.” The rock patriot’s synergy and open heart still come through in epic hits that defined a generation including— “I’m Your Captain” (Closer to Home)” “We’re An American Band” “Heartbreaker” “Bad Time To Be In Love” and more. | Sponsored by: Tom, Becky, & Tim Weber & Mercy Health – Tiffin Hospital

 

The Association

Saturday, April 1, 2023  | 7:30 PM – In 1967, The Association made history being the first band anywhere to open a rock festival – the now historic, Monterey Pop Festival. One of the most successful bands to come out of the ‘60s, they have sold millions of records and earned a number of achievements including a Golden Globe nomination in 1970 for Best Original Song – “Goodbye Columbus.” The Association has also received RIAA certifications for six gold and three platinum records. Their album, The Association Greatest Hits (Warner Brothers) is now double platinum and continues to be one of the longest best-selling albums in the history of the company. Hits include “Windy,” “Cherish,” “Never My Love” and “Along Comes Mary.” | Sponsored by: National Machinery Foundation

 

The Guess Who

Saturday, April 15, 2023 | 7:30 PM – The Guess Who, a group that’s connected with the masses throughout a exultant hit parade spanning 14 Top 40 hits, including “These Eyes,” “Clap For the Wolfman,” “Hand Me Down World,” “No Time,” “Star Baby” and “Share the Land.” Add in fellow classics and double sided singles like their #1 rock anthem “American Woman” and “No Sugar Tonight,” plus “Laughing” and “Undun,” and the Canadian bred stateside conquerors are amongst music’s most indelible treasures who are eternally etched within the very fabric of pop culture history. “You’re going to see an excellent version of the songs and hear exactly how they should sound or be played,” verifies founding member and original drummer/songwriter Garry Peterson. “We’re coming at a new generation of fans who are seeing how the band can execute with enthusiasm and integrity.” 

 

ArtRageous

Saturday, April 22, 2023 | 7:30 PM – CBS TV raves “Go See This Show!” “You have to see it to believe it!” says The Washington Post. This one-of-a-kind “All Arts” show is amazing crowds across the globe and they are coming to your city! Be prepared to join in on the high energy, heart pounding action as arts and music collide on one stage. Artrageous, the Electrifying Art & Music Circus can’t wait to meet you in Tiffin. Be sure to Bring a T-shirt, cap, pair of shoes… to get custom Splattered by an Artrageous Artist in our one-of-a kind Creation Station! Walk away with an original piece of art! | Sponsored by: Hempy Water

Toledo Symphony String Quartet

Saturday, May 20, 2023 | 7:30 PM – Enjoy an evening of classical music. A truly unforgettable event is guaranteed when these four musicians begin to play. Two violins, a viola and cello; it’s a classic combination. Program to be determined. | Sponsored by: Impact Credit Union

 

 

 

Friday Night Live

October 14, November 11, December 18 – 2022 | January 20, February 17, March 17, April 14, May 5 – 2023: Fridays at 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. These events will take plane in The National Theatre. | Sponsored by: Tong’s Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing

 

Monday Night at the Movies

October 31, November 21, December 19 – 2022 | January 23, February 20, March 20, April 17, May 15 – 2023: Mondays at 7:00pm – Take a step back in time and enjoy a classic movie on the big screen – the way they were meant to be seen. Before television, movie complexes and the internet – there were movie theatres. Take a Monday night to enjoy a nostalgic journey down memory lane. with the movies that played an integral role in the history of The Ritz.  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. 

 

The Seneca County Fair will take place Sunday, July 24, 2023 through Sunday, July 31, 2023 and will be celebrating its 180th year! There will be many new and exciting events alongside the traditional favorites. There is something for everyone, all ages, interests, and backgrounds. Enjoy the friendly competition and proud display of projects and products from exhibitors that have worked so hard to accomplish and complete. Take in a night of entertainment in the grandstands with harness racing, to the demolition derby, to seeing headliner Granger Smith live, and more! Take in the sights and sounds of this Seneca County tradition and create memories that will last a lifetime. The 180th Seneca County Fair is waiting for you! 

Tickets can be bought at the gates of the Seneca County Fairgrounds and season, single day, and student tickets are available.  Kids under the age of 9 years old get in free! You can see a full line up of events and the schedule for fair week here. 

The Seneca County Fair thanks their day sponsors, AgCredit, the Seneca County Farm Bureau, Mercy Health, Old Fort Banking Company, North Central Electric Cooperative, Clous Construction Corp, Re/Max Unlimited Results Realty, Tiffin University, SunnyFarms Landfill/Waste Innovations, Paul Cole Motors, Simplot, Rural King, Joe & Fran Darmofal, and Bob & Sue Rainey Family!  

See you at Fair Week!

It’s showtime! The house lights are down, the chandelier has been dimmed, and the curtain is opening. As you sit in your seat constructed to feel like the ones original to the building, eating popcorn and candy purchased at the concession stand, there’s a buzz of excitement in the air. Another great show at the Ritz Theatre is about to take place.  

The Ritz Theatre joined the downtown Tiffin scene at a time when theaters were popping up everywhere to showcase the newest entertainment craze- movies. Original builders Dan Kerwin and Adam Ritzler wanted to create a theater more beautiful than any other around, a theater where the building itself was just as integral to the enjoyment of one’s evening as the show they were going to see. If the murals on the walls ornately depicting Italian art and architecture aren’t enough to take your breath away, certainly the magnificent, larger than life chandelier in the center of the house steals the show. 

Of the four theaters built in Tiffin during the same era, the Ritz Theater is the only one still standing. The doors officially opened on December 10, 1928, hosting over 1,500 excited audience members to witness the Ritz Quality Orchestra. In 1998 the Ritz was renovated back to almost original condition, and stands as a reminder of the grandeur of movie palaces in an era long gone. 

The Ritz partners with educators throughout Northwest Ohio to create programming and Special Study Guides that allow for students to be exposed to the arts and tie their experience in the theater to the classroom. In addition, each year the Ritz brings in a number of headlining performances, comedy shows, concerts, and movie screenings. These are awesome opportunities to see renowned artists and discover up and coming performers.