Local Events Calendar
The Great Sidney Farmer’s Market
Start date: August 5, 2023
End date: August 26, 2023
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 12, 2023
End date: August 12, 2023
7:00 a.m.
A day on The Great Miami River and at Tawawa Park features kayaking, cycling, battleship canoe, craft beer, and soda tastings! Proceeds benefit the Shelby County portion of the Great Miami Riverway and Downtown Sidney! Free to attend. Activities & tastings for an additional charge.
Contact Sidney Alive for more info: (937) 658-6945.
The Shelby County Historical Society Presents: A Men’s Luncheon
Start date: August 17, 2023
End date: August 17, 2023
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Good food and a special guest speaker to be announced.
Tickets $20.00 for members of the Shelby County Historical Society. $22 for non members. Limited Seating Available
Phone (937) 498-1653 for more information.
The Great Sidney Farmer’s Market
Start date: September 2, 2023
End date: September 30, 2023
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.
The Shelby County Historical Society Presents: Happy Birthday Big Four Bridge
Start date: September 21, 2023
End date: September 21, 2023
Perhaps one of the most recognizable landmarks in Shelby County, at this evening program, local historian Rich Wallace will explore the history and significance of the Big Four Bridge located on the south edge of Sidney.
For more information, call (937) 498-1653.
Sidney Alive Presents: An Open Air Dinner
Start date: September 28, 2023
End date: September 28, 2023
5:00 p.m.
Guests will enjoy a beautiful farm-to-table dinner at a location to be announced.
Check back for more details as they become available.
The Great Sidney Farmer’s Market
Start date: October 7, 2023
End date: October 14, 2023
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.
Annual Ghost Tour – Day 1
Start date: October 11, 2023
End date: October 11, 2023
TBA
Past residents of Sidney and Shelby County are anxious to share their stories with the living.
Times to be announced.
Tickets are required and can be purchased by calling (937) 498-7653.
Annual Ghost Tour – Day 2
Start date: October 12, 2023
End date: October 12, 2023
TBA
Past residents of Sidney and Shelby County are anxious to share their stories with the living.
Times to be announced.
Tickets are required and can be purchased by calling (937) 498-7653.
Downtown Chocolate Walk
Start date: October 13, 2023
End date: October 13, 2023
6:00 p.m.
Join us as we tour downtown businesses while enjoying samples of delicious chocolate treats! Tickets are limited and you must be 21 & over to participate.
For more info, please contact Sidney Alive at (937) 658-6945.
Boos and Brews Festival
Start date: October 14, 2023
End date: October 14, 2023
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Trick or Treat, Costume Contest, Activities, and More!
For more info, contact Sidney Alive: (937) 658-6945.
Sidney Alive Presents: A Murder Mystery Dinner
Start date: October 28, 2023
End date: October 28, 2023
To Be Announced
Planning is underway. Please check back for more details.
Downtown Sidney Holiday Lights Grand Illumination
Start date: November 22, 2023
End date: November 22, 2023
6:00 p.m.
Join us for the Grand Illumination of the Holiday Lights in downtown Sidney! Come early and stay late to dine and visit our local shops!
Spectators are asked to gather on the north side of the court house to enjoy The Reason For The Season program at 6:00 p.m. At 6:25 we’ll flip the switch and watch together as downtown Sidney becomes merry & bright for the holidays.
The Shelby County Historical Society Presents: Christmas of Yesteryear
Start date: December 2, 2023
End date: December 2, 2023
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Children will decorate gingerbread houses, make ornaments, enjoy popcorn and chestnuts roasted over an open fire. Also on hand will be wood carving demonstrations, a toy train display, and more! Santa will be on hand for photos. This event is free and open to the public.
Downtown Sidney’s Winter Wonderland Parade
Start date: December 2, 2023
End date: December 2, 2023
6:00 p.m.
Join us to ring in the Christmas season with a spectacular evening parade.
Solar Eclipse – Shelby County’s Path of Totality
Start date: April 8, 2024
End date: April 8, 2024
A total solar eclipse is a rare and spectacular event. On average, one happens somewhere on the Earth once every 1.5 years and only 21 total solar eclipses have crossed the lower 48 states in the entire existence of the United States.
The last total solar eclipse visible in Ohio was in 1806. The next total solar eclipse in Ohio will be in the year 2099.
In Ohio outside, areas outside the path of totality will experience a partial eclipse. In Shelby County however, totality enters the southwest corner of the county at 3:09 p.m. and exits the northeast corner of the county at 3:14 p.m. Excellent viewing locations will be numerous in the Sidney area as well as in the county villages of Fort Loramie, Botkins, Anna, Russia, and Jackson Center, each very close to the centerline on the path of totality.
