Village Events!

Special events highlight the year in Grand Rapids.  The flood watch of Spring draws thousands to view in awe the power of Mother Nature.  Rapids Rally Days add fun and frolic to mid-summer.  The fall season brings color tours to the river valley and the very successful Applebutter Fest.  Finally, the Christmas Season brings festive decorations, the Open House Celebration, and a glimpse of Christmas long ago.

 

Upcoming Events
Check back for new events and details!

Girls Night Out

Village Garage Sale
August 13 & 14, 2010

Annual Events

All Dates subject to change.

Applebutter Fest Bloodmobiles
Christmas Open House Canal Days
Easter Celebration Memory Lane Swap Meet
Rapids Rally Days Rhythm on the River Concert Series Schedule

Sunset Jazz & Arts Festival

Village Garage Sale
Click HERE for a printable version!

 

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   Applebutter Fest

October 10, 2010

 

Always held the second Sunday of October, this festival 

features Heritage Craftsmen, juried crafts, entertainment, 

great food, vintage farm equipment, re-enactment groups and 

pioneer demonstrations, the traditional apple butter stir, 

and shops brimming with goodies. 


For more information, click HERE!


 

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Canal Days

September 11th & 12th, 2010

Entertainment and Special Events in 
Downtown Grand Rapids.
  Horse drawn wagon
rides, sidewalk sales, and more.  

 


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November 20th, 2010  10:00 am - 8:00 pm
November 21st, 2010   Noon - 6:00 pm

         

Week-end before Thanksgiving.

Take a nostalgic trip through this turn-of-the-century 

canal town and become immersed in a Victorian Christmas.  

Enjoy entertainment, holiday treats,  and shops filled with Christmas memories.  
Bring the children to see Father Christmas.


Click HERE for a schedule of events.

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Easter Celebration in Grand Rapids

March 27th & 28th, 2010     

Easter Egg hunt on March 27th at 10 am - 
Howard Park (by Town Hall)

Appearances of the Grand Rabbit during the day 
on the 27th & 28th.

(Sponsored by the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce and Pioneer HI-Bred Seed International)

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Memory Lane Swap Meet

Check back for 2010 Dates
Events are all day Friday and 1/2 day on Saturday

 

Why not come take a trip back in time,

and allow us to be your

Antique & Classic Bicycle, parts, and 
Whizzer Motobike Source?

For more information, 
call  (419) 832-3040 
click HERE.

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Rapids Rally Days

July 10th & 11th, 2010

2nd Weekend in July

 

Stroll downtown and enjoy a chicken bar-b-que, Community
Play,  sidewalk sales, tractor/trolley rides, children's art area
and activities for the entire family. 

 

 Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show 
July 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
There is no entry fee
Grab bags for first 75 entries
For more information,
Contact Chet Vollmar
419-832-0234

 

Click here for details.

 

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Rhythm on the River Concert Series

The Rhythm on the River Concert Series is a summer concert series sponsored 
by the Historical Society of Grand Rapids, Ohio.  These concerts are 
presented free to the public at the Wright Pavilion at 4:00 pm.  
Bring a chair or blanket, but do come and enjoy the music!  

June 27 Andrew Dean
Patriotic * Gospel * Country * Oldies
July 18 Curtis JR. & The Midnight Rockers Band
Chicago Style Blues
July 25 Joe Barton
Music from Broadway
August 15 Northcoast Big Band
16-piece Dance Band
Jazz * Swing Music * Big Band Sound
Director:  Gary Keller
August 29 Tu-Ba Fours
Tuba Quartet
September 19 The Hot Flashes
Popular tunes from the 50's & 60's
September 26 Sir Charles
Charles Ewing, Crooner
Favorites from the 30's through the 60's
October 3 Otsego Show Choir and High School Band
Local High School Organizations
Director's: Janine Baughman & Rich Dubler

   For more information, contact the Historical Society.

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Seven Eagles Historical Education Center 

Seven Eagles Historical Education Center will be open
every Saturday from 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm.

 

Lost Arts Festival
May 15, 2010 (10 am - 6 pm)
May 16, 2010 (10 am - 5 pm)

 

                                   (419) 509-0095
                                              www.seven-eagles.com 

 

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Sunset Jazz & Arts Festival

Check back for details!

Hosted by the Grand Rapids Arts Council
featuring an evening of jazz and art with 
edibles and spirits along river.

 

For More information, click HERE.


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Village Garage Sale  


August 13th & 14th 2010
Second Friday & Saturday in August
from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm

40+ homes in the community are usually 

listed for this joint effort.  Locator maps are available at 

the Log Cabin Visitors Information Center.

 

Click HERE for more information!

 

 


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