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!

April 6 - Gospel Quartet - 4:00pm @ the 
Grand Rapids Wesleyan Church
17679 Woodburn Avenue

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 12, 2008

 

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. 


 

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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 

 

Thursday, February 7, 2008
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008

 

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 13 & 14, 2008
Second Week-end in September.

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

 


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November 22, 2008  10:00 am - 8:00 pm
November 23, 2008   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.

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Hosanna Quilt Show

In conjunction with the annual Rapids Rally Days,
there will be Quilt/Needlework Show on 

Friday, July 11, 2008
and
Saturday, July 12, 2008

More details will be posted as soon as they are finalized!

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 25 & 26, 2008
August 8 & 9, 2008
October 24 & 25, 2008

 

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 12th & 13th, 2008

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.   

 

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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 new Blue Bell Island Shelter.  Bring a chair or blanket, 
but do come and enjoy the music!  

2008 Schedule
All Concerts start at 4:00 pm

 June 29 TORAIGH
Bowling Green based Irish band features dance music, airs, and ballads from the 17th, 18th, and 19th century roots of the Irish Tradition.
 July 6 ANDREW DEAN & THE FARM MACHINE
Nite Sky Record country recording artist will place an emphasis on his patriotic music this year.
 July 27 JEFF TUCKER
Performing a variety of musical dynamics - including rock, pop, country Americana, jazz and latin music.
 August 3 DOMINO EFFECT
A barbershop quartet comprising members of the Voices of Harmony barbershop chorus.
 August 10 THE NORTH COAST BIG BAND
A 16-piece group performing music from bands led by Glen Miller, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, & Duke Ellington.
 September 28 THE HeeBeeBGs
A Chamber ensemble of the BGSU Men's Chorus providing audiences with a superb quality of music and outstanding entertainment.
 October 5 OTSEGO HIGH SCHOOL SHOW CHOIR 
                 
and the OTSEGO SWING CHOIR
Under the direction of Janine Baughman and Richard Dubler, will show the talent and dedication of Otsego's outstanding musicians.

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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  

Third Sunday in August

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

Click HERE for more information.



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Village Garage Sale  


August 8th & 9th, 2008
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.

 


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