Sauder Village | August 15-20 26th annual Rug Hooking Week. For 26 years, Rug Hooking Week has been held each August at Sauder Village. As the largest annual rug hooking event in North America, it is comprised of: Exhibits: 500–800 contemporary and historic fiber artworks displayed gallery style, in the 10,000 square foot Founder’s Hall, on […]
Wood County Fairgrounds, Bowling Green | August 18-20 55th National Tractor Pulling Championships. This event, promoted by the Northwestern Ohio Tractor Pullers Association, draws an estimated crowd of 65,000 for the weekend with $250,000 in purse money and contingency prizes. Complete schedule at pulltown.com.
Promenade Park | August 19-21 As Northwest Ohio’s largest and most recognized event for the (LGBTQIA+) community, Toledo Pride is pleased to invite you to become a sponsor of the annual Toledo Pride celebration! This year’s events will be held Friday, August 19, through Sunday, August 21. Toledo Pride includes many exciting events for our […]
Centennial Terrace | 8 p.m. Charlie Berens is an Emmy-winning journalist, comedian, host, and creator of the Manitowoc Minute. The Wisconsin native has been featured on Fox, CBS, Funny or Die, TBS Digital, Variety, MTV News and more. Charlie began his career working for MTV News’ Choose or Lose. In 2012, Tribune Media tapped Charlie […]
The Town Center at Levis Commons | August 20-21 Saturday, August 20: 10 am- 7 pm Sunday, August 21: 11 am - 5 pm The Town Center at Levis Commons is proud to present the 18th annual Levis Commons Fine Art Fair produced and created by The Guild. The Town Center at Levis Commons is […]
Centennial Terrace | 8 p.m. From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get the Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live as you’ve never […]
Sandusky County Fairgrounds | August 22-28 170th Sandusky County Fair, Fremont. Information and schedule: sanduskycountyfair.com
Stranahan Theater | August 23-September 4 HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, […]
Put-in-Bay | August 24-25 The 6th annual Bash on the Bay at the Put-in-Bay Airport. August 24: Brad Paisley, Jake Owen, Blanco Brown, Paulina Jayne, The Hubie Ashcraft Band August 25: Zac Brown Band, Chris Janson, Morgan Evans, TBA, David Graham & The Eskimo Brothers The concert venue at the Put-in-Bay Airport will open at 2:30 pm. The first act […]
Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre | 8 p.m. Nate Bargatze: The Raincheck Tour Hailing from Old Hickory, Tennessee, stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze has been recognized this year as “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up,” by The Atlantic Magazine and a “Rising Star,” by CBS Morning. The 2021 Grammy-nominated comedian and podcaster Nate Bargatze is selling out shows across […]
Oak Shade Grove | August 26-28 56th Annual German-American Festival Friday, Aug. 26 | 6 p.m. - 1 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 | 2 p.m. - 1 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 28 | Noon - 8 p.m. Join us for Toledo’s oldest, largest and greatest ethnic festival! Savor delicious German food and import beer. Experience authentic […]
Promenade Park | 6:15 ProMedica Live Summer Concert Series. Gates open at 5. Tickets at TicketMaster.com. KC & The Sunshine Band changed the sound of pop music by adding a hint of disco and a whole lot of fun. With nine Grammy nominations, an American Music Award, and sales of over 100 million, they have […]
Centennial Terrace | 7 p.m. Air Margaritaville: The Premiere Tribute to Jimmy Buffet Rain or Shine Doors open at 5:30p.m. Tickets: $15 Advanced Pre-Sale Tables will be available with chance to meet the band.
Toledo Zoo | 7 p.m. A beer-tasting event with a fall twist! Buckeye Broadband ZOOtoberfest will feature a variety of craft brews from over a dozen local and regional breweries. Guests will enjoy live music while sampling seasonal sours, stouts, pale ales, porters, IPAs and ciders – there is something for everyone! Tickets include 15 […]
Valentine Theatre | August 26 & 28 Blue by Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson An African American couple in Harlem anticipates the birth of their firstborn, a son, with hope and fear. As the baby grows into a young man, the mother worries for his future, and the father tries to prepare his son for […]