Local Events Calendar
Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Square
Start date: April 11, 2020
End date: April 11, 2020
11:00 a.m.
Bring the kids out for a fun filled Easter egg hunt! Children through the 5th grade search far and wide around the Historic Court House for hidden eggs. No need to arrive early, the egg hunt will being at 11:00 a.m. right after a few announcements.
There will be 4 age groups:
Ages 1-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-8
Ages 9-11
Gateway Arts Council Presents: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Start date: April 19, 2020
End date: April 19, 2020
7:00 p.m.
Get into the swing of things with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy! Celebrating 25 years and countless appearances in film and television—including a remarkable seven appearances on The Tonight Show, the Super Bowl XXXIII halftime show, Dancing With the Stars, and performances for three U.S. Presidents—this nine-piece band takes music to the next level with a high-octane, deliriously fun show, fusing together jazz, blues, swing, and more!
Hidden Spaces, Secret Places Tour
Start date: April 21, 2020
End date: April 22, 2020
6:00 p.m.
If you’ve ever been curious about some of the historic buildings in Downtown Sidney, this is an event you won’t want to miss! The event will feature both finished and unfinished spaces. Come see the transformations!
Wine & Design: Bottoms up and Pour It Out
Start date: April 23, 2020
End date: April 23, 2020
6:30 p.m.
Uncork Your Creativity!
April’s theme: Bottoms up and Pour it OutOur art education series is expanding to offer you and your friends an exciting night out on the town. We provide almost everything you need: paint, canvases, brushes, corkscrews and cups. All you have to bring is an open mind and your favorite beverage.
All you have to do is sign up, show up, sip & paint!!
Registration Fee: $30 Per Person.
Register Here: https://sidneytheatre.regfox.com/wine-design—april-23
(We accept walk-ins; We like to gauge how many we can expect so we can purchase the correct amount of supplies)
Lake Loramie Fishing Derby
Start date: May 2, 2020
End date: May 2, 2020
Enjoy a fantastic Fishing Derby from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Earl’s Island Pavilion, free and open to public, awards and door prizes.
Contact: State Park Office Phone: 937.295.2011
Kentucky Derby Affair on the Square
Start date: May 2, 2020
End date: May 2, 2020
2:00 p.m.
Check back at a later date for more info!
National Day of Prayer
Start date: May 7, 2020
End date: May 7, 2020
Event planning continues – more details coming soon so please check back.
Vietnam Traveling Wall and Field of Crosses
Start date: May 11, 2020
End date: May 17, 2020
10:00 a.m.
-The AVTT-TWF Traveling Wall is a replica of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C. Accompanying the Vietnam Wall this year will be the Field of Crosses, surrounded by flags. There will be 1000 crosses, each will have military dog-tags with the names of US soldiers that have perished while on active duty between 1975 and today. Please join us to honor these men and women.
Schedule of Events
May 11th – 3:00 pm Installation of Field of Crosses
Custenborder Field, 449 Riverside Dr, Sidney
13th – 6:30 pm Vietnam Traveling Wall Motorcycle Escort
Starting at Wapakoneta VFW, 712 N. Dixie Hwy
Ending at Custenborder Field, 449 Riverside Dr, Sidney
14th – 7:30 am Set up Vietnam Traveling Wall
10:00 am Guest Speaker Col. David Taylor
10:45 am Vets in the Flags – Visit with veterans
11:00 am Guest Speaker Kathy Hayes
6:00 pm Opening Ceremony
15th – 6:30 pm Patriotic Concert – Sidney Civic Band
16th – 12 noon to 4:00 pm – 3rd Annual Tawawa Park Cruise-In
17th – 8:00 am 1st Christian Church service, w/ Rev. Phil Chilcote, Pastor, at Custenborder
2:00 pm Closing Ceremony
3:00 pm Take down of Wall
Vietnam Traveling Wall Motorcycle Escort
Start date: May 13, 2020
End date: May 13, 2020
6:30 p.m.
Starting at Wapakoneta VFW (712 North Dixie Highway) and ending at Custenborder Field (449 Riverside Drive).
We hope you can join us for the 3rd Annual Tawawa Park Cruise-in. Being held in conjunction with the Viet Nam Traveling Wall exhibit that will be on display May 14. Free and open to the public.
31st Annual Buckeye Farm Antiques Inc. Tractor Show
Start date: May 22, 2020
End date: May 24, 2020
8:00 a.m.
Come on out ans enjoy the 31st Annual Buckeye Farm Antiques Inc. Tractor Show! Featuring: Massey Harris – Massey Ferguson – Ferguson – Wallis
Foreign Made Engines. There will be many events and activities including: entertainment, food, a crafts & flea market, wood sculptures, car-truck-motorcycle show, tractor pull and much much more!
For more information please call: 419-230-8529
Unveiling of Restored Sgt. Baker
Start date: May 23, 2020
End date: May 23, 2020
10:00 a.m.
Event planning continues – more details coming soon so please check back.
The Great Sidney Farmer’s Market
Start date: May 23, 2020
End date: May 30, 2020
8:00 a.m.
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.
Jackson Center Community Days
Start date: May 29, 2020
End date: May 31, 2020
Weekend activities include a Car, Bike & Truck Show, street carnival, live bands, plenty of great food, games, kiddie rides, a parade, and more. JC Community Days is a weekend of family fun you don’t want to miss!
The Great Sidney Farmer’s Market
Start date: June 6, 2020
End date: June 27, 2020
8:00 a.m.
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.
Musical Salute to Sidney
Start date: June 7, 2020
End date: June 7, 2020
Event planning continues – more details coming soon so please check back.
Upper Valley Community Orchestra “Beautiful Sidney”
Start date: June 7, 2020
End date: June 7, 2020
3:00 p.m.
This concert is free and open to the public.
Graceland Cemetery Tour
Start date: June 18, 2020
End date: June 18, 2020
8:00 p.m.
Stories will be shared about some of the “residents” of Graceland Cemetery and their contributions to the Shelby County community.
More information to be announced.
Contact: Tilda Phlipot Phone: 937.498.1653
14th Annual Duck Derby & Duck-N-Run 5K
Start date: June 18, 2020
End date: June 18, 2020
TBD
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County have planning underway for their annual Duck Derby and Duck – N – Run 5K.
This event allows them to raise money to support all of their youth mentoring programs including Big Buddies, Lunch Buddies, Career Quest, and Couples/Community-Based Matches.
Be sure to check back as the event gets closer for more information.
Come out and enjoy fun for the entire family! There will be many events and activities including: food, drinks, hog roast, queen pageant, parade, rides, kids tractor pull and so much more! Entertainment will be provided by: High Water, KATO, Two Dude Acoustic, and Dueling Pianos.
For more information please email info@annahomecoming.com
Sidney Music & Arts Festival
Start date: June 19, 2020
End date: June 20, 2020
5:00 p.m.
A festival celebrating Sidney, especially in this the year of our Bicentennial!
Downtown Sidney comes alive at the first ever Sidney Music & Arts Festival. Immerse yourself in great music all day long on two large stages. Talented local and regional artists will be featured. Food trucks accompanied by downtown Sidney’s restaurants and pubs are sure to satisfy. A Kidz Zone for children ages 12 & under round out the fun.
Houston Community Classic Festival
Start date: June 20, 2020
End date: June 21, 2020
Event planning continues – more details coming soon so please check back.
The Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure (GOBA)
Start date: June 20, 2020
End date: June 27, 2020
12:00 Noon
Have you heard? The 2020 Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure begins in Sidney with a pre-ride celebration on Saturday and the official start of this seven day adventure on Sunday. This year’s bicycling enthusiasts will be treated to all the hospitality Sidney can muster including its first ever Music & Arts Festival being presented on our beautiful and historic downtown court square.
CLICK HERE to learn more about GOBA and to register for this year’s ride.
GOBA RIDERS: CLICK HERE to view useful information about your visit to Sidney.
Fort Loramie Liberty Days has rides, food and entertainment for all ages. A spectacular fireworks show will be set off at the park Friday night! Check back at a later date for more details!
Bicentennial Concert and Fireworks
Start date: July 4, 2020
End date: July 4, 2020
TBD
Event planning continues – more details coming soon please check back
