Local Events Calendar
The Great Miami Riverway is again sponsoring their annual GREAT Smallmouth Bass Fishing Challenge to be held on the Great Miami River. This family-friendly event is a catch-and-release, virtual fishing tournament, where anglers use the I-Angler app to register and send in their catches. This year there are two separate gear divisions – one for spin (conventional) and fly fishing.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION: 2022FishingChallenge

Sidney Civic Band Presents: AMERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL
Start date: July 1, 2022
End date: July 1, 2022
7:00 p.m.

Liberty Days Festival
Start date: July 1, 2022
End date: July 3, 2022
See Facebook Link
Ft. Loramie Liberty Days has rides, food and entertainment for all ages. Check out the Facebook link for a complete schedule of entertainment and family fun activities.

The Great Sidney Farmer’s Market
Start date: July 2, 2022
End date: July 30, 2022
8:00 a.m. til Noon
Join us every Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to Noon! The market is “the place to be” on Saturday mornings throughout the season. Crafters offer a large variety of homemade items, and farmers bring their freshest produce to tantalize your taste buds. Fresh baked goods and jams and jellies are always a crowd pleaser. Plants and flowers are abundant. Shop early for your best selection.

City of Sidney Fourth of July Celebration
Start date: July 4, 2022
End date: July 4, 2022
10:00 p.m.
Enjoy a booming and colorful lightshow of overhead fireworks at this Independence Day celebration. In the event of rain, the fireworks will be held on July 5 at the same time and location. Bring your lawn chair, come early, and enjoy the show.
Thank you to our civic-minded partners who are once again supporting the fireworks show. Sponsors this year include Wilson Health, Emerson Climate Technologies, Buckeye Ford, NK Telco, Cargill, Ferguson Construction, Goffena Furniture, Mutual Federal Savings Bank and S&S Hospitality Management.

July 7th, 8th, and 9th will once again deliver another amazing Country Concert experience. Artists announced to date include Brooks & Dunn, Carrie Underwood, Morgan Wallen, Old Dominion, Scotty McCreery, Chris Lane, Nico Moon, John Michael Montgomery, Hardy, Lauren Alaina, and Cody Johnson. Coolers and lawn chairs are always welcome. FREE re-entry. For more information regarding tickets, camping, RV rentals, and hotels, visit www.countryconcert.com or call 937.295.3000.

Sidney Civic Band Presents: IN THE BEGINNING, THERE WAS RHYTHM
Start date: July 8, 2022
End date: July 8, 2022
7:00 p.m.

Sidney Civic Band Presents: MUSIC FROM MOVIES WITH MILITARY THEMES
Start date: July 15, 2022
End date: July 15, 2022
7:00 p.m.

Afternoon Tea
Start date: July 21, 2022
End date: July 21, 2022
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
You’re sure to enjoy an afternoon tea featuring a special historic guest.
Tickets are $20 for members of the Shelby County Historical Society; $22 for non members and may be purchased at the Ross Historical Center. Seating is limited so get your tickets early.

Sidney Civic Band Presents: FINALE POPS / MEMORIAL CONCERT
Start date: July 22, 2022
End date: July 22, 2022
7:00 p.m.

The Shelby County Fair
Start date: July 24, 2022
End date: July 30, 2022
See web site for schedule
The Shelby County Fair has been a “must attend” since 1860. Join your friends and family to enjoy the games, rides, and of course that scrumptious fair food! Featured throughout the week is a Pig & Calf Scramble, Diesel Drag Racing, Demolition Derby, Tractor Pulls, Jr. Fair exhibits, the All American Petting Zoo, and a variety of live musical performances.

National Night Out
Start date: August 2, 2022
End date: August 2, 2022
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Over 37.8 million people in more than 16,000 communities will join forces to promote Police-Community Partnerships. Your kids and grandkids are sure to enjoy the dunk tank, food trucks, music, and 30+ family-friendly activities.
Together we can enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community.

Nocturnal Fury Dodgeball Tournament
Start date: August 6, 2022
End date: August 6, 2022
7:00 p.m.
Register a team or just come out for the fun.
The Salvation Army is hosting a Dive, Dip and Dodge tournament for a good cause. Ages 15 and up are welcome to play. $20 per player and 6 to 10 players per team.
Register your team by calling Ryan at (937) 244-5262. The deadline to enter is August 3rd.
No team. No problem. Come on out anyway and enjoy the tournament as a spectator.

The Great Sidney Farmer’s Market
Start date: August 6, 2022
End date: August 27, 2022
8:00 a.m. til Noon
Join us every Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to Noon! The market is “the place to be” on Saturday mornings throughout the season. Crafters offer a large variety of homemade items, and farmers bring their freshest produce to tantalize your taste buds. Fresh baked goods and jams and jellies are always a crowd pleaser. Plants and flowers are abundant. Shop early for your best selection.

Paddles, Pedals & Pints
Start date: August 27, 2022
End date: August 27, 2022
To Be Determined
Sponsored by Sidney Alive, please check back for more details.

The Great Sidney Farmer’s Market
Start date: September 3, 2022
End date: September 24, 2022
8:00 a.m. til Noon
Join us every Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to Noon! The market is “the place to be” on Saturday mornings throughout the season. Crafters offer a large variety of homemade items, and farmers bring their freshest produce to tantalize your taste buds. Fresh baked goods and jams and jellies are always a crowd pleaser. Plants and flowers are abundant. Shop early for your best selection.

Fall Festival at Lake Loramie State Park
Start date: September 16, 2022
End date: September 18, 2022
Always a family favorite, this year’s Fall Festival will offer arts & crafts, live entertainment, a mountain man encampment, games for the kids, great food and cold drinks. The antique power show will feature a saw mill, tractors, barrel push and gas engines.
New to the festival this year are the Barhorst Family Belgium horses.
The Festival begins Thursday at 4:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8:00 a.m.
The event is open to the public. Admission is free.
For more information, contact Lake Loramie State Park, 937-295-3900.

Civil War Living History Weekend & Reenactment
Start date: September 17, 2022
End date: September 18, 2022
See web site for schedule
This Civil War Living History weekend will feature Union and Confederate reenactment soldiers, battle scenes, military and civilian encampments. Scheduled hour-long major battles will be presented along with Union/Confederate skirmishes sporadically each day. Cannon and rifle fire will add to the realism and drama of these experiences. Also planned for the weekend are a series of living history educational programs that will feature first-person accounts about life during the Civil War era. Period specific Catholic and Protestant church services are planned for Sunday morning.

Sidney Alive Presents: An Open Air Dinner on the Ross Covered Bridge
Start date: September 29, 2022
End date: September 29, 2022
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Guests will enjoy a beautiful farm-to-table dinner on the beautiful Ross Covered Bridge in Tawawa Park.
Tickets required.

Downtown Ghost Walk
Start date: October 12, 2022
End date: October 13, 2022
As we walk the streets of downtown Sidney, don’t be surprised if we encounter past residents waiting to share their stories.
Tour times are 6:00 p.m. – 6:20 p.m. – 6:40 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tickets Required and can be purchased at the Ross Center.

Downtown Chocolate Walk
Start date: October 14, 2022
End date: October 14, 2022
5:00 p.m.
Join us as we tour downtown businesses while enjoying samples of delicious chocolate treats! *Tickets are limited* Must be 21 & over to participate.
Additional details will be announced later.
This event is being sponsored by Winans Chocolates + Coffees.

Boos and Brew Fall Festival
Start date: October 15, 2022
End date: October 15, 2022
To Be Announced
Gonna be a fun time for the entire family.
As this event is currently in the planning stages, please check back for more details as available.

The Great Sidney Farmer’s Market
Start date: October 15, 2022
End date: October 15, 2022
8:00 a.m. til Noon
Join us every Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to Noon! The market is “the place to be” on Saturday mornings throughout the season. Crafters offer a large variety of homemade items, and farmers bring their freshest produce to tantalize your taste buds. Fresh baked goods and jams and jellies are always a crowd pleaser. Plants and flowers are abundant. Shop early for your best selection.

Born and raised in Lawrence, Kansas, Ashley Ray has written songs for artists like Little Big Town, Lori McKenna, Sean McConnell, Wade Bowen, Charles Kelly (Lady Antebellum) and Caroline Spence. Alongside friend and fellow artist, Sean McConnell, the two pinned the current Little Big Town single, The Daughters with LBT’s own Karen Fairchild. Ashley’s newest album, Pauline, translates like a memoir, she writes about her home, family, the people she’s lost, decisions and dreams with the kind of grace that only comes with embracing who you are – and then summoning the courage to share it. Pauline was released in early 2020 to critical acclaim and NPR featured her in it’s coveted Tiny Desk Concert series to close out the year.

Murder Mystery Dinner
Start date: October 29, 2022
End date: October 29, 2022
To Be Announced
A classic whodunnit dinner. You can choose to be a starring character or just a bystander, you’ll have a blast either way!
Please check back for more information.
