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!

  Calendar of Events

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Annual Events

All Dates subject to change.

Sunset Jazz & Arts Festival

   Applebutter Fest

October 9, 2011

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 contact

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 

Thu, Feb 2, 2012 Thu, Apr 12, 2012 Thu, Jun 7, 2012 Thu, Sep 6, 2012 Thu, Nov 29, 2012

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@frontier.com

"Save a life, give blood."

Canal Days

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

Christmas Open House

Week-end before Thanksgiving.

Quaint Gift Shops

Tempting Restaurants

Holiday Music & Entertainment

Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
Ice Sculpting
and More ......

Call 419-832-4283 for more details and a schedule.

Memory Lane Swap Meet

Apr 27 & 28th, 2012 Aug 10 & 11th, 2012 Oct 26 & 27th, 2012 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.

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.

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 behind
 LaRoe's on the Tow Path  at 4:00 pm.  
Bring a chair or blanket, but do come and enjoy the music!  

   For more information, contact the Historical Society.

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

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

Sunset Jazz & Arts Festival

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.

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
and registration details!