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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Go back in time for the evening at the Fostoria Learning Center on March 23 at 7:00 PM! Introducing “An Evening with Laura Ingalls Wilder”.

The Fostoria Area Historical Society and Judy Green will allow visitors to explore the real life of the famous Wisconsin author, Laura Ingalls Wilder, who will be on hand to tell stories of the past, show photographs and artifacts, and more! 

About the Fostoria Area Historical Society

The Fostoria Area Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation of all things Fostoria. They are also committed to the education of the public on the history of Fostoria and its surroundings. The society operates two museums. The main branch is located at 123 West North Street in an 1875 fire station, Fostoria’s oldest public building. It features a Fostoria-manufactured Allen Car and a WWII era Seagrave fire engine. The other museum branch is located at 105 North Main Street. It is called Foster’s Museum, named after Fostoria’s native son and two-time Governor of Ohio, Charles Foster. This museum contains many of the Foster family belongings and other displays related to Fostoria. Both museums are open Saturdays 1-4 p.m. from May through October.

To learn more about the Fostoria Area Historical Society, visit their Facebook page.

About Laura Ingalls Wilder

Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867 – 1957) has a permanent place in the American imagination for her Little House series of books for young readers. Born in a log cabin on the edge of an area called “Big Woods” in Pepin, Wisconsin, her life was the inspiration for her semi-autobiographical novels.

Laura’s publishing career began at the ripe age of sixty-five and consisted of the 8-volume set of Little House books (9, if you count Farmer Boy) and a small number of autobiographical volumes. The first installment, Little House in the Big Woods, was published in 1931; the best known of the series, Little House on the Prairie, was published soon after. 

Though the family depicted in the stories was idealized, the hardships and joys of pioneering the Great Plains in the mid-1800s were based on Laura’s actual experiences.

Her tales immediately appealed to readers of all ages, immediately popular with readers and well-received by critics. Perhaps the timing of the publication of the first books in the series — during the Great Depression — resonated with their message of resilience during hard times.

The Little House books continue to be read from one generation to another, and her life continues to be a source of fascination. Here are several biographies of Laura Ingalls Wilder (including autobiographies) for those who can’t get enough of America’s favorite “pioneer girl.”

Fostoria Farmers Market

Exciting news! In addition to the Saturday Fostoria Farmers’ & Artisans’ Markets, they are introducing two Thursday late afternoon/evening markets in 2022!

Mark your calendars and plan to join them at the grass lot at E. Tiffin and S. Main Streets on the following days. Check back throughout the season to see what special activities will be happening at each market!

Saturday, May 7 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – “Celebrating Moms & Kids” – sponsored by Geary Family YMCA

Saturday, May 21 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – “Let’s Go Gardening” – sponsored by Don Cochran, Realtor: Dye Real Estate and Land Company

Saturday, June 18 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – “Celebrating Dads & Kids” – sponsored by Clouse Construction Corp.

Saturday, July 16 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – “Healthy Living” – sponsored by ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital

Thursday, August 4 – 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – “Harvest Happenings” – sponsored by Mennel

Saturday, August 20 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – “Good Old Summertime” – sponsored by Great Lakes ACE Hardware

Thursday, September 1 – 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – “Fall Is In The Air” – sponsored by Flippin’ Jimmy’s

Saturday, September 17 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – “Creative Arts & Crafts” – sponsored by Fostoria Community Arts Council

For more information, including the Market Rules and Vendor Application, see www.fostoriaohio.org/fostoria-farmers-market. See what vendors are participating by following Fostoria Farmers’ Market on Facebook.

Tiffin Seneca Farmers Market

Tiffin Seneca Farmers Market dates: May 21st & 28th, June 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th, July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th, August 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th, September 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th and October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th. The Market will take place from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. For more information about the market and to stay up to date on upcoming announcements, follow the Tiffin Seneca Farmers Market on Facebook and Instagram and subscribe on their website at www.tiffinsenecafarmersmarket.com. If you’d like to join the market as a vendor, please email manager@sccommonground.org.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

3. LEARN | Access to educational experiences at every turn

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

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

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

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

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

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

Check out the community calendar

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

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

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

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

If you’re looking for a hidden gem nestled in Downtown Tiffin, look no further than the Tiffin Glass Museum and Shoppe, located at 25-27 S. Washington Street. 

The Tiffin Glass Museum opened in November of 1998 and now displays more than 1000 pieces of Tiffin Glass. The exhibit presents examples of the glassware produced at the Tiffin factory from its beginning in 1889 through 1980.

Visitors come from across the world to see the glassware, and in the past year, they had more than 1,400 visitors from 32 states and six foreign countries.

The Tiffin Glass Museum honors the heritage of the original workers in Tiffin’s Glass House. With preservation and education, they focus on maintaining a collection of historic glassware from the factory’s almost one hundred year history. 

The museum focuses on preservation work, including acquiring glass, historical documents, and memorabilia from the Tiffin Glass Company and all its iterations. 

In July 1888, A.J. Beatty & Sons glass factory in Steubenville announced it would be relocating to Tiffin. The city of Tiffin offered five years of natural gas, $35,000 in cash, and land valued at $15,000.

In September 1888, construction of a three-furnace glass factory at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Vine Street began.

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Production continued until January 1, 1892, when A.J. Beatty & Sons merged with the United States Glass Company and the Tiffin factory became one of nineteen factories under the U.S. Glass name.  

The Tiffin factory—Factory R—was destroyed by fire barely two years later, and the factory was rebuilt. After changing hands a few times, the factory shut down on May 1, 1980. 

Volunteer Paul Coffman said the museum is definitely a “can’t miss” spot in the community due to the variety of pieces made. 

“The variety of glass made comes from all genres, with a concentration in stemware,” he said. “People don’t realize how big the factory was.”

The glass factory peaked in the 1920s, Coffman said, in terms of production. 

“900 employees were making about 100,000 handblown pieces a week,” he said. 

To identify a piece of Tiffin Glass, one can find various paper labels that were used intermittently through the 1970s, along with an acid stamp. 

Volunteer Nancy Coffman said that when people get through to the end of the tour, they realize the draw of the museum. 

“It’s a hidden gem in our community,” she said. 

 Paul Coffman said the key to telling the story of Tiffin Glass was focusing on the people. 

“The hidden gems are the stories of the people who made them,” he said. 

In addition to the museum, the gift shoppe features products from the original glass factory, along with other glass collections, collectibles, and books available for purchase.

The museum and shoppe are open 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.  Donations of glassware, time, and memorabilia are welcome. They also greatly appreciate monetary donations. Building is handicapped accessible with parking in the rear. Group tours are available.

For more information, call 419-448-0200, visit their website or Facebook page.

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

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

Seneca County Records All-Time High in Lodging Tax

Lodging Tax in Third Quarter Surpasses Previous Record

Destination Seneca County is pleased to announce that Seneca County had an all-time record high in lodging tax collections for the third quarter of 2021, surpassing the previous record set in 2019, which was recorded pre-pandemic. The lodging tax collection for the third quarter of 2021 was $48,755.81 compared to the previous high of $47,690.40 in 2019.

Lodging taxes are charged to travelers when they book accommodations in hotels/motels throughout the county. These taxes serve as the funding source for Destination Seneca County, with the money being used to promote the community.

“The increase in lodging tax revenue is an indicator that more people are visiting Seneca County. Seeing this number continuing to grow is proof that Seneca County is coming back from the pandemic stronger than ever. It also tells us we’re on the right path of marketing our growing community as a destination. Tourism is truly a community effort and we’re proud to be a part of this positive trend,” said Executive Director Bryce Riggs.

“We’re thrilled to see that visitors are choosing to stay here and take advantage of everything that Seneca County has to offer,” said Anthony Paradiso, County Commissioner and Seneca County Tourism Council Member.

The Heartland-Approved Epic Group Experience Designation Programs Aims to Strengthen Tourism Partners

Destination Seneca County and the Sandusky County Visitors Bureau have announced a partnership to host a new program through the Ohio Travel Association: The Heartland-Approved Epic Group Experience Designation Program. The program will be offered through a one-day workshop at The Renaissance of Tiffin on December 9 from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. To reserve a spot for the workshop, attendees must purchase a ticket at www.destinationsenecacounty.org/Epic by November 24 to receive the early bird special of $150 per person. After this time, the price will increase to $250 per person. The cost of the workshop is being supplemented by bed tax dollars by Destination Seneca County and the Sandusky County Visitors Bureau.

Designation as an Epic Group Experience creates a competitive advantage in the group travel market. Seneca County tourism partners will rise to the top of competition. Designation shows the group tour operators that our community is committed to epic group experiences. Destination Seneca County, the Sandusky County Visitors Bureau and the Ohio Travel Association will ensure that over 1,500 tour operators and groups nationwide see the designation achievement.

The Epic Group Experience program was developed with input from more than 275 group travel operators, receptive operators and visitor bureaus. Standards and best practices were approved by three teams of tour operators and suppliers.

The designation process opens up a wide range of tools, trainings and information on how to deliver and market group experiences. Your staff will have an operator-approved checklist for servicing groups, taking the guesswork out of the process. Tourism partners receive standards and best practices based on what tour operators and their customers want.

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

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

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

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

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

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

 About Seneca County Common Ground

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

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

Every weekend in October

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

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

October 9th

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

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

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

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

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

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

October 13th

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

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

October 15th 

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

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

October 16th

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

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

Downtown Tiffin Pumpkin Stroll – 10am, Downtown Tiffin

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

October 21st

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

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

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

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

October 22nd

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

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

October 23rd

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

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

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

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

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

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

October 24th

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

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

October 28th

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

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

October 29th

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

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

October 31st

Tiffin Halloween Parade – 4pm, Downtown Tiffin

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

Fostoria Halloween Parade – 5pm, Downtown Fostoria 

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

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

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

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

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

Only two market Saturdays remain in 2021 including October 9 and October 23. With the season coming to a close, the Seneca County Common Ground Board has taken a look at all of the changes that took place during the 2021 season.

 Over the past year the Tiffin Seneca Farmers Market has witnessed a surplus of changes. One of the main goals for the 2021 season was to implement the Market Bank program. The Market Bank gives everyone, no matter their situation the opportunity to purchase fresh produce and other cottage foods. In addition to being able to accept SNAP Benefits/EBT/P-EBT, Produce Perks, Senior Farmer Market Nutrition Program Vouchers (SFMNP) and Women Infants Children Farmers Market Nutrition Vouchers (FMNP), the market bank was also able to accept credit.

 The Downtown Punch Card was also implemented this year. The punch card offers rewards for customers that shop at other downtown locations. Those who redeem their punch cards at the farmers market are given a free $5 token to use to shop around the market as well as a chance to win local gift cards. Cards can still be picked up at the market and at the 13 participating downtown businesses. This is part of an initiative to bring deeper partnership and collaboration between the Farmers Market and downtown businesses.

 Another one of the goals set by the Seneca County Common Ground Board was to have vendors that can sell meats, eggs, and dairy products. This year, the market was able to add the Kiesel family who are selling frozen chicken.

 “Now that the market has been able to have a local meat producer selling meat at a farmers market we are looking to expand into beef, pork and other meats along with dairy products and eggs. If there are any local producers out there that are interested in selling any of these products at the farmers market please reach out to us and we will be able to point you in the right direction to make is happen,” said Kirsten Ameling, market manager.

 With the 2021 season starting to wind down, the Seneca County Common Ground Board and the Market Manager are beginning to look ahead at the improvements that can be made for next season. Some future goals of the market include incorporating food trucks, live music, more children’s programming, increased food selection and more ways to include downtown businesses with the market. As always, the farmers market would like to thank Sutton Bank for sponsoring the Tiffin Seneca Farmers Market.

The vendors for this week includes: Ada Glee’s Garden, Baked By Bells, Bella Cuisine, Catawba Island Juice Co., CASA, Countryside Acres, Clay Hill Organic, Creative Pottery, Drowns Produce, DJ’s Honey, Enders Maple Treats, Flo’s Homemade Pies, JP’s Carvings and Designs, Kisler Farms, Hopes Landing, LB’s Eclectic Eats, Me and the Boys, Project Noelle, Put Your Name on it, Raizen Girls Cookies, Riehm Produce Farm, Rose Leaf Flowers, Smith Brothers Sweets, the Tiffin Lions Club, The Tiffin 200 Club, and The Tiffin Elks.

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

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

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

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

Check Out These Other Locations to Visit This Fall

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn more

 

Trivia Night (9/16)

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

Learn more

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

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

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Live Music with Jake Heil (9/18)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Courtesy of Seneca County Common Ground Press Release –

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The market is held rain or shine.

Participating Vendors at September 4th Fostoria Farmers’ Market

Food Items

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

 Produce, Plants & More

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

 Craft & Gift Items

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

 Soaps, Lotions & Health Products

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

 Specialty Items

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

About Fostoria Rocks (From their Facebook page)

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

 General Guidelines:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Participating restaurants include: 

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

This event is sponsored by the Seneca County Young Professionals.  

The Fostoria Rail Preservation Society will host the 19^th annual Rail Festival on September 25, 2021, in Fostoria, OH.  The Rail Festival will be held at the Fostoria Junior/Senior High School (1001 Park Avenue. Fostoria, OH 44830) from 10am – 4pm.  There will be more than 150 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, historical rail tours, coloring pages for kids, food, 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.  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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

September 10:

The Remembering Patriots Car Show

Location: Tiffin’s Buffalo Wild Wings

Schedule: 4pm – 7pm 

6pm: Awards Ceremony 

7pm: Patriotic Ceremony

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

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

September 11:

All Patriots Memorial Gathering

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

Schedule: 

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

Card Making at Tiffin Seneca Farmers Market

Location: Jefferson Street, Downtown Tiffin

Schedule: 

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

All Patriots Memorial Education & Donation Collection

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

Schedule: 

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

Seneca East’s Stars, Stripes, & Lights: 

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

Schedule: 4pm -11pm

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

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

Haunted Tiffin Walk

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

Schedule: 8:30pm – 10:30pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn more about the concert series here.

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

Riehm’s Barnyard Fun and Corn Maze is open Saturdays and Sundays from September 25 through Halloween. This year’s Corn Maze design is celebrating Jeep’s 80th anniversary. Try your hand at solving the Jeep trivia this year.

Mazes from the past include Ohio State, Scooby Doo, Dinosaurs, Star Wars, and Charlie Brown.

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

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

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

General admission is $10. Children up to two are free. Event hours are 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday and 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday.

No pets, please.

Read more at FunAcres.net/event

The Seneca County Tourism Council in partnership with Destination Seneca County has announced a new grant program that looks to enhance the tourism environment in the community. The Seneca County Grant Assistance Program (GAP), sponsored by tourism dollars through Destination Seneca County, aims to assist organizations with advertising and promotion of activities, create positive image building publicity for the Seneca County area, and enhance the tourism environment of the area.

The Seneca Council Tourism Council was formed in early 2021 and provides full transparency to tourism partners on how Destination Seneca County utilizes bed tax dollars to promote destinations and Seneca County. The main goal of this group is to collaborate to maximize the impact of tourism dollars. The council meets quarterly and is made up of representatives of destinations and partners in Seneca County.

“The council is pleased with the progress that has been made in promoting Seneca County as a destination and we feel as this program will support many of our partners who help make our community the best place to live, work, play and visit,” said Michael Strong, Executive Director of The Ritz Theatre and Chair of the Seneca County Tourism Council.

The Seneca County Tourism Council has allocated $5,000 to be used for the remainder of the 2021 calendar year. Grants are available for a minimum of $250 and up to $2,500. Those eligible to apply include any not-for-profit group or organization doing business in the Seneca County area. Such parties may apply for the GAP program online at www.DestinationSenecaCounty.com/GAP-Application.

Courtesy of Tiffin Seneca Farmers Market Press Release – 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn more about the concert series here.