Join us in Downtown Tiffin for the Sweet Summertime Third Thursday on July 21. Sweet treats and sweet deals will be available all evening long at businesses in Downtown Tiffin!

Sweet Summertime kicks off at 4 pm. There will be food trucks in City Lot 5 and City Lot 7 beginning at 5 pm, along with music from No Eileen in City Lot 7. The Tiffin Municipal Arts Commission will set up on Court Street for the Court Street Market beginning at 5 pm for a collaboration of artist, crafters, makers, and handmade goods. The Downtown Car Cruise begins at 5 pm. Live music starts at the East Green Amphitheater at 7 pm with the Cherry Bombs. The splash pad will be open from noon to 9 pm and JAM’s Market will be open for the weekend at 145 Madison Street. JAM’s Market brings together small businesses, boutique vendors, artists and crafters for a unique shopping experience.

This event is sponsored by Reineke Family Dealerships and UIS Insurance & Investments.

The remaining Third Thursday Series will consist of:

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!

 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! 

Bassel & The Supernaturals

July 9 ▪ 3:00 – 8:00 PM

Ohio native Bassel Almandani’s soulful melodies, funk inspired rhythms, captivating lyrics and an energetic show have engaged audiences in over 100 cities across North America. Deeply inspired by Otis Redding, Bassel has put together a band of some of the best soul musicians from Chicago and Ohio for this Tiffin performance!  

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

The Together Band | July 23, 8pm

The Rad Trads | August 6, 8pm

Wally and The Beavs | August 20, 8pm

It is a holiday weekend and what better way to spend it than at the farmers market? This weekend the farmers market will have the fan favorite market bingo, potato sack races, and bean bag toss games!  Some vendors will also have 4th of July themed booths!

Market manager, Kirsten Ameling, said, “The market will be a great place to have patriotic fun this weekend!” The market will also have face painting this week done by Christie Boehler. Live music will be provided by Mark Posler.

This week vendors include: Baked by Bells, Bella Cuisine, Clay Hill Organic, Creative Pottery, Freeze Dried Ohio, Goat Milk Junction, Hope’s Landing, I Love Cupcakes, LB’s Eclectic Eats, Me and the Boys, Miss Cindy’s Cookies, Raizen Girls Cookies, Riehm Produce Farm, Sacred Soil Farm, Sweets on EDG, St. Josephs, Tiffin Elks Foundation, Tiffin Lions Cub, Windy Hill Acres, and Windy Hill Berries.

The Farmers Market would not be possible without their sponsor Sutton Bank.

Historical reenactors will gather at Proving Ground Farm West Saturday, June 25, through Thursday, June 30, for the annual Friends of the Old Northwest Primitive Rendezvous. The farm, owned by Seneca Conservation District, will be home for the week to living historians from Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and neighboring states as they gather to live in their canvas tents for a week, compete in black powder shooting, primitive archery and tomahawk and knife throwing as well as handle daily tasks such as cooking over campfires and practicing a variety of skills.

Featured events vary by day, but the entire camp will be open to visitors 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Visitors can enjoy the scent of campfires, shop at period stores, ask questions of the participants and learn about history. Depending on the time of day, visitors might hear the sounds of a muzzleloader competition, watch people taking part in primitive archery or tomahawk-throwing competitions or listen to educational seminars.

At 11:30 a.m. Saturday, an educational program about primitive firearms is to be presented by Melvin Rowe, of Kentucky. At noon on Tuesday, Pat Stephens, of Toledo, will present an educational program, “1794: Anthony Wayne’s Legion at Fallen Timbers.” The presentation reviews the history surrounding the Battle of Fallen Timbers, which took place in present-day Maumee.

On Wednesday at 11 a.m., visitors can watch rendezvous participants take part in Highland Games, a rendition of Scottish contests in which men wearing kilts and women compete in various contests of skill and strength such as the caber toss, the sheaf pitch and the haggis toss. The games are coordinated by Kim “Hawk” Trytten, of Cincinnati, and he opens them with bagpipe music.

Admission to the event is free, but donations are encouraged.

Proving Ground Farm is at 5670 E. TR 138, Republic, OH 44867, which is about 8 miles northwest of Tiffin turning east off of SR 101.

For more information, text Vicki Johnson at 419-601-2495 or email vicki.dte@gmail.com.

 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! 

Kristen Merlin

June 25 ▪ 8:00 – 10:00 PM

This Nashville-based country pop artist works hard to move the masses with music and finds several ways to stay connected with her audiences. During her time in quarantine, Merlin often found herself utilizing the Live feature on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

Merlin is altering the way we hear country music with the likes of Dan+Shay and Kane Brown. She has a timbre so unique and unmatched, such as Reba McEntire, Rascal Flatts, and Jennifer Nettles. Both Kristian Bush and Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland noticed this about Merlin and invited her on stage with them in Las Vegas to duet their hit song “Baby Girl”. Kristen has also had the pleasure of joining Kellie Pickler, Bryan White, Ty Herndon, and Shakira on stage.

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

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

Knowing where your food comes from is important to many people. The farmers market is the perfect place to engage with the local farmers that produce food locally. All of the produce vendors at the Tiffin Seneca Farmers’ Market will be happy to answer any questions that consumers may have. In addition to being a source of fresh produce the Tiffin Seneca Farmers’ Market is a reliable place to get fresh produce every week. There has been a lot of uncertainty about food being available in the grocery store, but you can come to the market knowing that you will be able to stock up on fresh produce.

The farmers market is also a place to get sweet treats. Every week the market has a wide variety of bakers that bring cookies, pies, macaroons, freeze dried candies, cake pops, brownies, and much more. This year with so much uncertainty in the world, customers can feel certain that they will be able to have access to fresh foods every week at the Tiffin Seneca Farmers’ Market. This week vendors include: Baked by Bells, Bella Cuisine, Calvert Catholic Schools, 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, and Sacred Soil Farm.

Food trucks include: Tijuana Tacos and Not Your Mama’s Grilled Cheese Truck

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 Tiffin Glass Collectors Club will host the 35th Annual Artistry in American Glass Show and Sale this weekend! 

The show will take place at the Tiffin Middle School (103 Shepherd Drive, Tiffin, OH 44883) on Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 10AM to 5PM and Sunday, June 19, 2022 from 10AM to 3PM. The popular glass show has been a longstanding tradition for 35 years and this will be the first show since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, which resulted in the last two years being cancelled. 

Glass dealers from several states will join local and area dealers at this popular glass show that attracts collectors from all over the United States. The fine tableware and decorative ware that was produced at the Tiffin Glass factory from 1892 to 1980 will be offered for sale along with other quality glassware from fellow dealers.

Admission to the show will be $5.00. The show is in a handicapped accessible facility with free parking. Lunch and snacks are available for purchase and door prizes will be awarded throughout the show.

Visitors are also encouraged to visit the Tiffin Glass Museum & Shoppe (25 – 27 S. Washington St., Tiffin, OH 44883) where over a thousand pieces of glassware and memorabilia items from the old factory are displayed. The retail shop offers Tiffin glass and other fine glassware for sale. Extended hours of 11AM to 5PM will be observed during the weekend.

 

 

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About the Tiffin Glass Museum & Shoppe

The Tiffin Glass Museum honors the heritage established by the men and women of Tiffin’s “Glass House”. Through preservation and education, the museum safe-guards glassware made by the artisans from the factory’s nearly hundred-year history. Museum preservation work includes acquiring memorabilia and historical documents from the factory’s beginnings in 1889 until its closing in 1984. Gift Shoppe features products from the original Tiffin Glass Factory where beautiful stemware, tableware and decorative ware was produced from 1889 to 1980. In addition to the large selection of Tiffin Glass, other fine glassware, collectibles, and books are offered for sale in the multi-dealer cabinets.

Destination Seneca County has announced that Seneca County has been selected to host the 2023 Ohio Geoclash & Festival that will take place from May 31 through June 4 throughout the community, with the main event taking place at the Frost-Kalnow Amphitheater at the East Green in Downtown Tiffin.

Representatives from Destination Seneca County attended the 2022 Ohio Geoclash & Festival hosted in Trumbull County on June 11 where Ian Lengel, President of the Ohio Geocaching Association, officially announced Seneca County as the 2023 host community.

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 153 geocachers have completed the trail and have traveled more than 17,712 miles to Seneca County to do so. Destination Seneca County is currently working on a new interactive geocaching trail that will feature a new theme, caches, and locations.

Historically, the Ohio Geoclash & Festival draws in more than 500 geocachers into the host community throughout the week. The week prior to the festival the planning committee will place geocaches in the community that will allow geocachers the opportunity to explore Seneca County.

Ian Lengel said, “We’re looking forward to being in Seneca County for next year’s Geoclash & Festival. We choose Seneca County to be the first community in Northwest Ohio to host the festival because of the growth of geocaching in the area with the launch of the new trail in 2021. We host the festival to allow geocachers the opportunity to experience different areas of Ohio and we know they’ll support many of the small businesses through the duration of the festival.”

Seneca County Commission President Anthony Paradiso was excited about the announcement, “Seneca County is thrilled to be the host community for the 2023 Ohio Geoclash & Festival, and we look forward to welcoming them!”

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.

A local tradition returns with the 2022 Summer Walk in Downtown Tiffin. The annual event will take place on June 25 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Walkers can collect summer-themed treats at 20 participating locations and explore everything Downtown Tiffin has to offer. Tickets are limited and are available at Simply Susan’s, 70 S. Washington St. (cash or check only). At ticket purchase, walkers will receive a ticket with map and a bag. Tickets can also be purchased online here.

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

Celebrate Tiffin’s birthday from 5pm-9pm on June 16! 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 sponsored by Croghan Colonial Bank (SoulPilot), Art on Court Street, and so much more! This event is sponsored by Reineke Family Dealerships and UIS Insurance & Investments. 

The remaining Third Thursday Series will consist of:

The Seneca County Museum’s 2022 speaker series continues next month, as a Heidelberg English professor presents on an influential person from Tiffin who is unknown by many.

Do you think you have heard of every important native Tiffinite over the last 200 years? John Quinn seems to have escaped the attention of many people, including local historians. Join Dr. Barry Devine, who is an Assistant Professor of English at Heidelberg University, as he presents a program on Quinn on June 9th, at 7 p.m. at the Seneca County Museum.

John Quinn was born in Tiffin in 1871. After a disappointing career in New York’s Tammany Hall politics, he earned two law degrees and opened a practice in New
York City. He worked with some of the most famous figures of the early 20th century, including writers like T. S. Eliot, artists like Pablo Picasso, and even got involved in the Irish Revolution with the Easter Rising leader, Roger Casement. He collected over 2,000 rare books and manuscripts from writers like James Joyce, Joseph Conrad, and Matthew Arnold. Quinn’s legacy is widely recognized in the fields of modern art, rare manuscripts, and publishing history.

Join Devine at the Seneca County Museum to learn how Quinn went from his father’s Tiffin bakery to become one of the most influential, yet invisible, figures of the 20th century.

Devine’s areas of specialty include Irish literature, literary modernism and early 20th century publishing. The free program will be held Thursday, June 9th at 7:00 p.m. at the Seneca County Museum located at 28 Clay Street.

The East Green Park is a beautiful and serene escape on the corner of Jefferson Street and Market Street in the heart of downtown Tiffin. The grass is green, and the flowers are in bloom and many visitors and families have been enjoying the park for picnics and leisurely strolls.

The East Green Foundation will be opening the Play Fountain at National Corner on the East Green Memorial Day Weekend, Friday May 27^th from 12:00 pm to 9:00pm with a spectacular light and water show to follow. The play fountain will remain open daily throughout the summer 12:00pm to 9:00pm through Labor Day weekend with lighted shows in conjunction with Third Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

“We are delighted to be able to bring the Play Fountain back to the community daily throughout the summer thanks to our newly installed recirculation system and partnership with the Tiffin Parks and Recreation department. In addition, we will also have music playing from our newly installed speaker system.” stated Mike Klepper, President of the Foundation.

“All are encouraged to come to the park, enjoy the grounds, frolic in the play fountain, and relax in the serenity garden with its water feature during these beautiful summer days in Tiffin.  We would also like to publicly thank all of you that generously donated to continue this wonderful addition to Tiffin’s vibrant Downtown” added Andrew Kalnow, Chairman of the Foundation.

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!

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/

The newly renovated Tiffin Drive-In Theater will celebrate its Grand Re-Opening Weekend over the Memorial Day holiday weekend of Friday, May 27th through Sunday, May 29th. 

The theater opened its 2022 season on April 8 after a year-and-a-half of major design, construction, and expansion to the facility. The Grand Re-Opening Weekend will serve as the new facility’s official ‘Hello’ to the community. It will also launch the theater’s Moonlite Diner daytime ice cream diner and grill and roll the theater into the summer blockbuster phase of the drive-in season.

The weekend will kick off with a ribbon-cutting event hosted by the Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors on Friday at 4 pm. Gates will open for Friday’s show at 6 pm. The movie centerpiece of the weekend is the highly anticipated premiere of the all-American action-adventure Top Gun: Maverick, starring Tom Cruise.  

“We’ve redesigned, rebuilt, rebranded, and reimagined the entire theater,” said new owner Michael Cole. “We wanted to carry on the tradition of the theater but create a unique facility that would allow us to take some new approaches to how to do a drive-in theater.”

The facility’s new food diner hearkens back to a 1950s eatery, complete with checkerboard floor and shiny metallic trim. Yet the cinematic presentation is generated by some of the latest and best equipment in the world.

“I think of our theater as a blast from the past with a state-of-the-art twist,” Cold said.

The prime example of this is the theater’s Screen 1 projector, the Barco Sp4k 55 laser cinema projector. The unit is the newest, brightest, sharpest, most powerful laser cinema projector in the world. And the Tiffin Drive-In Theater is the only theater in the world who has it.

“It’s really a hoot that the most powerful cinema projector in the world is right here in our little drive-in in Tiffin, Ohio!” Cole said. “But it really is true. You won’t find a better picture on any drive-in theater screen anywhere. The image it puts on that giant screen is spectacular. It’s just unbelievably sharp. The brightness gives the picture a tremendously rich color palette, and the audiences love it.”

In addition to the new building and new equipment, the facility is surrounded by a social plaza with picnic tables where customers can dine and mingle before and during the shows. The theater’s lot was also expanded by 45 parking spots to accommodate larger crowds. The drive-in’s two screens were newly rebuilt back in October of 2020, the first phase of the long-term project.

The weekend will mark the opening of the theater’s diner into a newly expanded daytime ice cream and grill eatery, introducing its new name, The Moonlite Diner. New daytime ice cream treats, and snacks will complement the existing drive-in food fare of burgers, hot dogs, pizza, pretzels, french fries, ribbon fries, popcorn, and other items of the movie-time menu. Games like cornhole and ladder golf will be available for patrons to play at The Moonlite Diner, and before the drive-in movies as well. 

“The Moonlite Diner will make the Tiffin Drive-In Theater a place of good food and entertainment both day and night,” Cole said.

Prizes such as carload passes will be raffled to early-arriving movie-goers all three nights. A pre-show radio broadcast called “Tiffin Drive-in Radio” will be broadcast live over FM 87.9. The broadcast will carry music, announcements, upcoming shows, interviews, trivia, and the prize drawings before each show.

“We are building a unique atmosphere of good-natured fun and entertainment at the theater,” Cole said. “We hope everyone comes out to experience the fun and nostalgia and just plain good times waiting for them at the drive-in.”

The 2022 season of the Tiffin Seneca Farmers Market kicks off this Saturday, May 21st 9am-1pm. The market will occur every Saturdays of the month from May 21 until October 29 and is located on South Washington Street between Perry and Market streets.

This year the market will continue to operate the Market Bank programs. Board member, Hallie Williams, said “We are excited to bring back the Market Bank this year to continue to make fresh local food accessible to our community.” These programs allow fresh food to be more accessible for all residents. SNAP/EBT cards, WIC Farmers Market Vouchers, Senior Farmers Market Vouchers, and regular credit cards will all now be accepted at the market through the Market Bank program. Also available this year is Produce Perks, a fruit and vegetable incentive program that provides a $25 match on SNAP/EBT and P-EBT purchases. This means that any amount spent with SNAP/EBT or P-EBT, up to $25, will be matched dollar for dollar. Customers wishing to use their SNAP/EBT funds or credit cards can expect to visit the Market Bank to redeem tokens to shop the market.

Another program being brought back to this year’s market is “Market Bingo.” This became a fan favorite last year to children, parents, and customers of all ages. Market manager, Kirsten Ameling, said “It was fun to watch children and other customers go around the market to see what all the vendors had. Finding different types of produce also made it an educational experience for some shoppers.”

In addition to bringing back old programs the market is implementing new activities too. There will be different musicians playing at the market from time-to-time throughout the season. Dean-o, Dean Rochester, a Tiffin native will be preforming at the first market. He performs at other markets including the WLI’s Farmers’ Market, Bowling Green, Ohio. Dean said “I am looking forward to coming back to the Tiffin area where I grew up, to share my music at the market. Hope to be able to see old friends and classmates.” 

The market is also going to provide a recipe of the week. The recipe card will feature different items that are in season at the market. Make sure to stop by the market bank table to pick up a recipe and grab a market bingo card!

Enjoy a pet friendly evening downtown! Take a walk through downtown for pet friendly specials at nearly 75 local businesses. Music, giveaways and fun in three locations in Downtown Tiffin! Stay tuned for additional information about this exciting event.

This event is sponsored by Reineke Family Dealerships and UIS Insurance and Investments! Disclaimer: If your dog is aggressive towards other dogs, children or strangers, please do not bring them to the event. All dogs must be kept on a leash.

In City #7 (located next to Simply Susan’s) there will be music by No Eileen, the Tijuana Tacos food truck and limited tables and chairs. This portion of Third Thursdays is sponsored by Bailiwicks Coffee Company, JT’S Bagels, Tom Rodgers Flowers, and Simply Susan’s.

The remaining Third Thursday Series will consist of:

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!

The East Green Concert Series is excited to announce concerts are back for their fourth season; kicking off the season June 11^th at the Frost-Kalnow Amphitheater on the East Green at 8:00 PM! 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.

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.

 

 

Kristen Merlin

June 25 ▪ 8:00 – 10:00 PM

This Nashville-based country pop artist works hard to move the masses with music and finds several ways to stay connected with her audiences. During her time in quarantine, Merlin often found herself utilizing the Live feature on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

Merlin is altering the way we hear country music with the likes of Dan+Shay and Kane Brown. She has a timbre so unique and unmatched, such as Reba McEntire, Rascal Flatts, and Jennifer Nettles. Both Kristian Bush and Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland noticed this about Merlin and invited her on stage with them in Las Vegas to duet their hit song “Baby Girl”. Kristen has also had the pleasure of joining Kellie Pickler, Bryan White, Ty Herndon, and Shakira on stage.

 

Bassel & The Supernaturals

July 9 ▪ 3:00 – 8:00 PM

Ohio native Bassel Almandani’s soulful melodies, funk inspired rhythms, captivating lyrics and an energetic show have engaged audiences in over 100 cities across North America. Deeply inspired by Otis Redding, Bassel has put together a band of some of the best soul musicians from Chicago and Ohio for this Tiffin performance!  

 

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”!

The Rad Trads

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. 

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.

Destination Seneca County has announced that they will be planning and executing the running of the annual Heritage Festival Parade. After having to cancel the Heritage Festival the last two years as a result of the pandemic, the Heritage Festival Parade will return to Downtown Tiffin on September 17, 2022. The Heritage Festival Parade will be sponsored by Brian Bower – loanDepot and will pay tribute to Tiffin’s Bicentennial, which is being celebrated this year, and is one of the Bicentennial Celebration’s signature events.

The Heritage Festival Parade’s route will begin on South Washington Street at St. Joseph Catholic Church and go through the intersection of Riverside Drive. The parade will begin promptly at 10:30am. All are welcome to participate in the parade and can register at www.DestinationSenecaCounty.org/Parade. Parade participants are asked to be registered no later than September 9, 2022.

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!

Join us for a unique experience at Seneca Caverns – Ohio’s Greatest Natural Underground Adventure as they kick off their 2022 season on April 30! Their hours are from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday with the last cave tour departing at 4:00 pm. Beginning Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day they are open seven days a week from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm with the last cave tour departing at 6:00 pm.

Get a peek at what is under the ground that we walk on every day. Walk the natural stone steps and pathways that will lead you through seven rooms or levels. Feel the temperature cool as you progress into the cavern. The largest room is 250 feet in length. At the lowest level, 110 feet below the surface, see Ole’ Mist’ry River; the crystal-clear flowing stream which is part of the vast groundwater system underlying the surrounding region. You will be amazed as you enjoy this very unique tour!

Seneca Caverns has been retained close to its original, natural, wild state, this subterranean tour is truly a unique and educational experience you will always remember.

After the tour, try your hand at mining just like they did in frontier days at the Seneca Mining Company. This “gem” is a fully operational sluice with flowing water. Here you can pan for gemstones, minerals, crystals, arrowheads, and fossils.

Seneca Caverns may be the only cave of its kind open for public visitation. Seneca Caverns is a Registered Natural Landmark by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Seneca Caverns is open from May through October, rain or shine. Visit www.SenecaCavernsOhio.com to plan your underground adventure!

Mike and Tiffani Aurand, Owners of The UrbanWoody Brewery, a family and veteran owned and operated nano brewery in Downtown Fostoria, OH, have announced the opening of Seneca County’s first winery, The HoneyBee Winery. The HoneyBee Winery will officially begin serving wine on April 29, 2022 at 5 PM at their downtown location at 105 E Tiffin St in Fostoria.

Their wine selection pays homage to the City of Fostoria, a community that Mike and Tiffani are proud to call home. The opening weekend will launch a wine selection that includes 1882 – a Chardonnay, Risdon Red – a Merlot, and Rome White – a Peach Apricot Fruit Wine. They will gradually expand their wine selection to include The Quilt – a Cabernet Sauvignon, Seneca Red – a Pinot Noir, The Governor – a Dry White, Semi Sweet Pinot Grigio, The Fostorian – a Rose Fruit Wine, The Dillinger – a Hard Cider, and others to be announced.

Mike and Tiffani Aurand started the business venture by beginning work on their historical building in 2018 and officially opened the doors in May of 2019 to The UrbanWoody Brewery. Mike first got into brewing approximately 25 years ago with an at-home brewing kit. After many rounds of trial and error to get something that tasted good, Mike developed a real passion for the brewing process. Mike was serving as active-duty military and at the time he got stationed in Minnesota he made the decision to follow his passion and attend brewery school. While learning the craft of brewing, he also completed multiple internships with local breweries in that area. Once Mike returned to Fostoria, he and his wife Tiffani were ready to take the leap and put into practice all that Mike had learned and opened what is now The UrbanWoody Brewery.

Mike first dabbled with wine making while obtaining his brewing certificate, it was the summer of 2020 when the experimenting with wine (the different aromas and blends) really started. Expanding into a winery has always been a part of their business plan. They have been asked often since opening the doors to The UrbanWoody Brewery if they would ever expand into wine. The husband would say “I love craft beer, but my wife doesn’t – she loves wine…..”, so the addition of the wine will expand their customer base greatly. The HoneyBee Winery has definitely been a long time coming, and with the help of their friends (and assistant wine makers), Mike Rybka and Steven Avalon, the Aurand’s next chapter of their business plan is about to take off.   

The UrbanWoody Brewery and The HoneyBee Winery are located in the heart of Downtown Fostoria in what is called “The Foster Block.” A huge part of the full UrbanWoody and HoneyBee experience is getting to sip your beer or wine or in a historical building that has been transformed for modern day use. Charles Foster, the 35th Governor of Ohio, built the building in 1882. The building features a taproom, two additional open seating spaces with another serving bar, and a space that can be used for overflow customers and that can be rented for private events. 

Mike and Tiffani have worked hard to keep the beauty and the historical feel alive in the space while still making it functional and welcoming. They chose the building specifically because they wanted The UrbanWoody Brewery and The HoneyBee Winery to be unique.

While The UrbanWoody Brewery and The HoneyBee Winery is an obvious choice and favorite for Fostoria and Seneca County residents, the brewery and winery have become more than just a location, but a real destination. In addition to being able to enjoy your drink inside the building, you can also head outside and enjoy the nice weather on the patio. To be entertained and create a full experience for guests, they have added a stage in the greenspace across the street from their physical location. Here, they welcome their newly announced Summer Concert Series, food trucks, and events like their annual Oktoberfest and the Fostoria Proud Christmas Card Display.

Enjoy downtown Tiffin for the first Third Thursday of 2022, The Blooming Artist Stroll! On April 21st from 4 to 8pm you are invited to visit, shop, and support our local makers, musicians, and artists in our community! There are twenty stops, each featuring an artist and a unique door prize for you to enter with a chance to win that night! From steampunk jewelry makers, to pottery, or live paintings, expect to see a lot of very inspiring and incredible work. The Pink Lady Food Truck will be located in City Lot 5 and Tijuana’s Tacos in City Lot 7! No Eileen will also be performing live music in City Lot 7. Take the time to stop downtown to celebrate Third Thursday in Tiffin, Ohio!

Participating businesses are: Clover Club, Tom Rodgers Flowers, Washington Street Outfitters, Kesler & Co., Soul Boutique, Rose & Co. Mercantile, Tiffin Art Guild and Gallery, Cabin Creations Art Supplies, Cabin Creations Gift Shop, The Renaissance of Tiffin, Reclaim It, Studio 605 Fine Art, Relevé Barre Studio, The Laird Arcade Brewery, Jolly’s Drive In, Locks by Cactus Hair Salon, Simply Susan’s, The Poignon Project, and  Ralph’s Joy of Living.

The remaining Third Thursday Series will consist of:

Barking Lot Party | May 19

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!  

A retired local college professor is to share his knowledge and research on how the city of Tiffin connects to the larger literary landscape during the first event of the Seneca County Museum’s 2022 Speaker Series.

This year’s speaker series will begin on Thursday, April 21st at 7 p.m. as former Heidelberg professor and Associate Dean Dr. Doug Collar is to present “Tiffin in Literature.” The presentation is to occur in the Fort Ball Room at the museum.

Collar has taught literature for 48 years at both the secondary and college levels. Inspired by his Tiffin Columbian High School English teacher Eugene Foster, Collar received his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. from Michigan State University in  American literature and culture. Among his interests are 20th Century literature, film and jazz. Since returning to his hometown, Collar has researched connections between Tiffin and the larger literary landscape.

His “Tiffin in Literature” talk at the museum will include information about writers such as Charles Dickens, Sherwood Anderson, Louis Bromfield, Virgil Scott, Ian Frazier and Tiffin’s own Charles Locke and Robert Martin.

Added attractions will be a clip from the 1976 film of Sherwood Anderson’s “I’m a Fool” featuring Ronnie Howard and a mysterious description of Tiffin in a novel by J.D. Salinger.

The Seneca County Museum is located at 28 Clay Street. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The program is free, but donations are always welcome. The Museum gift shop will be open after the program and attendees are welcome to view the 1st-floor Museum rooms and exhibits.

For more information, please call the museum (419) 447-5955.

The Tiffin Glass Collectors Club is pleased to announce that they will host the Artistry in American Glass Show and Sale for the first time since the start of the pandemic. The show will take place at the Tiffin Middle School (103 Shepherd Drive, Tiffin, OH 44883) on Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 10AM to 5PM and Sunday, June 19, 2022 from 10AM to 3PM. The popular glass show has been a longstanding tradition for 35 years.

Glass dealers from several states will join local and area dealers at this popular glass show that attracts collectors from all over the United States. The fine tableware and decorative ware that was produced at the Tiffin Glass factory from 1892 to 1980 will be offered for sale along with other quality glassware from fellow dealers.

Admission to the show will be $5.00. The show is in a handicapped accessible facility with free parking. Lunch and snacks are available for purchase and door prizes will be awarded throughout the show.

Visitors are also encouraged to visit the Tiffin Glass Museum & Shoppe (25 – 27 S. Washington St., Tiffin, OH 44883) where over a thousand pieces of glassware and memorabilia items from the old factory are displayed. The retail shop offers Tiffin glass and other fine glassware for sale. Extended hours of 11AM to 5PM will be observed during the weekend.

About the Tiffin Glass Museum & Shoppe

The Tiffin Glass Museum honors the heritage established by the men and women of Tiffin’s “Glass House”. Through preservation and education, the museum safe-guards glassware made by the artisans from the factory’s nearly hundred-year history. Museum preservation work includes acquiring memorabilia and historical documents from the factory’s beginnings in 1889 until its closing in 1984. Gift Shoppe features products from the original Tiffin Glass Factory where beautiful stemware, tableware and decorative ware was produced from 1889 to 1980. In addition to the large selection of Tiffin Glass, other fine glassware, collectibles, and books are offered for sale in the multi-dealer cabinets.