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This annual favorite is a two-day event to celebrate the German heritage of the residents of Fort Loramie. Featuring an authentic German polka band, German beer and food, good-natured competitions (beer barrel race, bean bag tournament, beer tray relay), as well German costume contests, this event brings our small community together under the big tent in Canal Park. All are welcome.

Join us as we visit six historic churches in downtown Sidney and celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the First Presbyterian and Sidney First Methodist Churches. This walking tour and will last approximately 2 hours and is FREE, but requires an RSVP as space is limited. For any questions and to RSVP, please call (937) 498 – 1653 or email to info@shelbycountyhistory.org

This annual night time parade is a real crowd pleaser. Come see downtown Sidney all dressed up for the holidays and share the the magic of this special evening.

The parade steps off at 7:00 pm. but come on down early for FREE train rides and ice skating by the Square. Santa will visit after the parade.

Enjoy a beautiful open air dinner buffet on the courthouse grounds with themed auction baskets showcasing downtown Sidney & Shelby county!

Lift It Up aims to inspire people through God and music to overcome life’s challenges. This is a free concert event. Special guest artist Tyler Ratcliffe.

Gather the kids and grandkids to enjoy the movie Charade under the stars at Tawawa Park. Presented by the Shelby County Historical Society, this event is free to the public and will be held at Geib Pavilion. Patrons can begin arriving at 7:30 p.m. and the movie will begin promptly at 8 p.m. It is recommended that attendees bring chairs and/or blankets.

Ohio native Paul Smock will open the show with his 90s country sound. Paul has played all over the state and has original music as well as popular old school country in his set.

Logan Rush has became a local favorite even though he is from Shelby County, IN. Logan has opened for several big names like Jamey Johnson and The Marshall Tucker Band. He has been playing paid gigs since the age of 12 but just turned 18 in 2025.

Toby Leach has been busy making a name for himself all over and keeps a busy schedule. Locally he has played two consecutive years now at Country Concert and has opened for names like Brad Paisley, Brantley Gilbert, Diamond Rio, and Lainey Wilson.

Brandon Jordan will be traveling in from Alabama with his raw and rockin country sound. Brandon was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army and has several songs released on all streaming platforms. Joining Brandon will be his lead guitar player Scott Bartlett who also happens to be the lead guitar player for the southern rock band Saving Abel. Scott is a founding member of SA and one of the best guitars players you will see live. Together they released their cover of the bands platinum selling hit “Addicted”.

Headlining with their full band will be Chase-N-Tyler. This exciting new country duo from Ohio has a very bright future in the business. They have hit 2025 full steam ahead with steady music releases. Check out “Halfway To Sober” and “Strange Addictions” wherever you stream music.

Presented by Hulk Hogan’s Real American Beer, Wannabe Tacos, and Randy Young.

Bruce Moon, originally from Sidney, is an American art therapist, educator, artist, and author. He is also a singer/songwriter who has recorded several albums and has written a number of books and articles and given over 200 presentations in the US, Canada, Hong Kong and Taiwan. He continues to do research, write and perform music, and make artwork.

This annual favorite returns for some of the best local storytelling of the year. The Graceland Cemetery tour is a free event and is open to the public.

Gather the kids and grandkids to enjoy the movie Little Princess under the stars at Tawawa Park. Presented by the Shelby County Historical Society.