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!

June 10 thru 14 - Children Art Camp, 9:30 a.m./11:30 a.m. (AC)
June 16 - Providence Metro Park (Dad's Ride Free) Noon - 5:00 p.m. (PP)
June 22 - What's Cooking on the Canal 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (PP)
July 4 - Centennial: Party Like It's 1976, Noon - 4:00 p.m. Providence Metro Park (PP)
July 13 - Art in the Park, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (AC)
Aug 10 Mill Fest Wonders of Woodworking Noon-4:00 p.m.

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  Calendar of Events

(Click here)

For a printable version, click above, click the agenda tab, then click print.
You can adjust the date range as desired.
Once you're satisfied with the settings, click print at the bottom of the page.

Girls Night Out is back

Third Thursday of the Month
Click HERE for More Information

 

Annual Events

All Dates subject to change.

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

Sunset Jazz & Arts Festival

Village Garage Sale

 

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   Applebutter Fest

October 13, 2013

 

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

Steve Kryder

(419) 748-8238

Chuck Thomas

(419) 265-7936 

 

 

 

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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 

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."

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November 23, 2013  10:00 am - 8:00 pm
November 24, 2013   11 am - 5:00 pm

         

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.

 

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Easter Celebration in Grand Rapids

Saturday, April 7, 2012 @ 10:00 am 

Easter Egg Hunt
Grand Rapids Elementary
177595 Bridge Street

Rain or Shine
Bring your own basket or bag 

Age Groups:
0-3 years
4-6 years
7-9 years

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Memory Lane Swap Meet

April 9 & 10, 2013
August 9 & 10, 2013
October 26 & 27, 2013

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 13-14, 2013

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 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!  

2013 Schedule


June 16 - Haywire
Country/Rock

June 30 - Tapestry
Harp and Acoustic Guitar

July 28 - Matthew Keeler and Blues Reveler
American Roots Music

August 11 - The Grape Smugglers
Blues, Rock, R&B, Soul

August 25 - North Coast Big Band
16-Piece Dance Band
Jazz * Swing Music * Big Band Sound
Director: Gary Keller

September 8 - Geri G
Oldies on the Saxophone

September 15 - Tim Tegge
Singer/Songwriter

October 6 - Otsego Show Choir and High School Band
Local High School Organizations
Directors: Janine Baughman and 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.

 

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



 

 

 

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Sunset Jazz & Arts Festival

August 18, 2013

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 9-10, 2013

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!

 

 


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