The Paulding County Fair opened Saturday, June 12 and on Monday, June 14 Ohio leaders met in Paulding County to recognize the reopening, not just Paulding’s Fair, but of all the County Fairs in Ohio. Last year the fairs were closed to the epidemic of COVID19, disappointing all the people who worked hard in getting…
The Black Swamp Community Cruise took place on September 19 with the winner announced today (September 20). This was a fun event that people absolutely loved. The expectations this year with COVID may not have been as high as other established events, but ended up having excellent weather and a tremendous turnout! Hopefully, you did…
Joe Crozier, Harlan Days Chairman, announced the cancellation of Harlan Days by the Harlan Days Board, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the extra precautions and protocols of social distancing, mask wearing and sanitizing of high touch surfaces ordered by the Indiana governor’s office, it would be very difficult to keep volunteers, vendors and the…
The 2020 John Paulding Summer Blast overcame the COVID-19 pandemic and pursued its festivities on Friday evening, July 17th in downtown Paulding by Herb Monroe Park. Tables were set up to observe the Governor’s cautions of social distancing in preparation for the live music of the evening. Brother Believe Me band entertained guests as food…
The annual Oakwood Homecoming, celebrated on Labor Day weekend since 1920, will not be held this year due to Covid-19 issues. The weekend has always provided a full schedule of events including the annual Alumni Banquet and a parade on Labor Day. The Oakwood Village Council, Oakwood Homecoming Committee, and Oakwood Alumni Association have determined…
It’s with regret that we have decided to cancel our Health, Business and Industry Fair for this year that we rescheduled for July 17th. With the Governor’s continued restrictions due to Covid-19 we want to do our part to keep people safe and staying home as much as possible. We also now have about…
New Haven Parks & Recreation’s MUSIC, MARKET & MUNCHIES is back in July for its third year! From July 8 – July 29; Wednesday Evenings from 5:00–8:00 p.m. at Schnelker Park, 956 Park Avenue, New Haven, IN 46774. The Market has local vendors with fresh produce, craft & artisan items, sweet treats, gluten-free goodies, pet…
On July 4th the State of Indiana entered stage 4.5 of Governor Holcomb’s ‘Roadmap to Recovery’. Indiana outdoor fairs, festivals and parades can now resume at 50% capacity. The Harlan Days Festival Committee is cautiously hopeful the current health dilemm a will gradually improve over the coming weeks. We are committed to following all safety…
Paulding, OH: The John Paulding Summer Blast set for Friday, July 17th in downtown Paulding is being revised due to current Governor’s orders. CoRP (Community Revitalizing Paulding) the organization behind the John Paulding Summer Blast were forced to make some tough decisions in regard to the event. After consulting with the Paulding County Health Department and taking the Governor’s…
The 73rd annual Harlan Days Festival will take place this summer on August 6, 7 and 8. In accordance with Governor Holcomb’s ‘roadmap’ to reopen Indiana we anticipate fairs and festivals will be allowed to resume in the coming months. Harlan Days will abide by all precautions set in place by the Indiana legislature. Come…
The meeting of the Paulding County Fair Board was held on May 13 over Zoom. Dan Howell hosted the meeting. It was brought up by Gus Davis that a Hydrant had broke at the horse barn and was running right into the tile. He stated it was now fixed. A price for a new fence…
The 2020 Paulding County Fair is only 4 weeks away. The Senior and Junior Fair Boards have been working on this fair since the close of 2019, then Coronavirus hit. The State of Ohio has been under a stay at home order since March 15th, 2020 and was extended twice to May 29th, 2020. This…
This past weekend the 2019 Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival made way for the best of the autumn season to get off the ground. The Paulding County Fairgrounds was teeming with not only people but with the undeniable aromas of cinnamon, pumpkin, grilling meats and deep-fried specialties only hometown festivals can offer. Flat Rock Creek…
