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!

Santa's Visit
December 16 @ 7:00 pm
Fire Hall

Annual Events
Applebutter Fest Bloodmobiles
Christmas Open House Canal Days
Hosanna's Quilt Show  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 11, 2009

 

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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Grand Rapids Bloodmobiles

Each bloodmobile will run from 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
at the Hosanna Lutheran Church
23019 Kellogg Road
Grand Rapids, OH 

 

February 5, 2009
June 4, 2009
September 10, 2009
December 3, 2009

 

Donors need to be 17 years old, weigh at least 110 lbs,
and be in good health.  Donors need to bring their Red Cross card
or their drivers license or another picture ID.

For more information, contact:
Nancy Wright
419-832-3801
nlwright42@verizon.net

"Save a life, give blood."

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Canal Days

September 12th & 13th, 2009

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

 


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November 21, 2009  10:00 am - 8:00 pm
November 22, 2009   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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Hosanna Quilt Show

CHECK BACK FOR DETAILS ON 2009'S SHOW

Any questions or if you have a quilt you'd like to be shown, 
e-mail Nancy Wright or call her at
(419) 832-3801

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Memory Lane Swap Meet

April 24th & 25th
August 7th & 8th
October 23rd & 24th
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 11th & 12th, 2009

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.   

 

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.  Bring a chair or blanket, 
but do come and enjoy the music!  

2009 Schedule
All Concerts start at 4:00 pm

 June 21 Angela Tonjes
Angela is an accomplished harpist who graduated from Napoleon High School .  She started her musical journey as a pianist and church organist.  She is currently the worship and music coordinator/organist at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Napoleon and teaches 18 students in her home.  She started studying the harp in 2007, and now performs on that instrument on a regular basis.
 June 28 ANDREW DEAN 
Patriotic * Country * Christian
This super-charged singer makes a special connection through his music to those things nearest and dearest in his life:  God, Country, and Family.  This quality entertainer has recorded in Nashville with Nite Sky Records.
 July 19 THE CLARK BROTHERS & NORTH CITY GRASS
Traditional Bluegrass
From fiddle tunes to great favorites and original tunes, the Clark Brothers bring a family heritage to the music from their father’s tutoring, and they know bluegrass!  They present a great traditional bluegrass sound.
 July 26 OHMI (Ohio & Michigan)
Female Barbershop Quartet
They are members of The Pride of Toledo and will offer some feminine flair to the traditional barbershop harmonies.
August 2 JOE BARTON
Vocalist
Joe Barton is a native of Grand Rapids and is a graduate of Otsego High School.  He has been active in all facets of theatre since high school and has performed directed, choreographed or produced nearly 100 productions.  He has been Director of Theatre at Springfield High School for ten years, and has also been active with numerous community theatre groups in the Toledo area including the Black Swamp Players, Oregon Community Theatre, and the Village Players.  He works full-time as Manager of Kostumes, Ltd., in Holland, Ohio
 August 23 THE NORTH COAST BIG BAND
Jazz * Swing Music * Big Band Sound
The Big Band is part of every concert performed by the North Coast Concert Band during the regular concert season.  The North Coast Big Band has its own summer concert season and plays for private events such as dances and receptions throughout the year.  The repertoire has grown from five borrowed pieces to over 200 charts and includes traditional big band music popularized by the bands such as those led by Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington, along with jazz arrangements and classic rock
 October 4 OTSEGO HIGH SCHOOL SHOW CHOIR 
                  and the OTSEGO SWING CHOIR
Local High School Organizations
The Otsego Show Choir and Otsego High School Band always present the final program of the Series, and it is always one that draws a crowd.  The choirs and band consistently earn superior ratings at Ohio Music Educators’ Association competitions.  These two fine musical organizations are under the direction of Janine Baughman and Richard 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.

 

(419) 832-0114

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Sunset Jazz & Arts Festival

August 16, 2009

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 14th & 15th, 2009
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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