Events

Shaping the Future: 2017 Putnam County Ag Tour Aug. 19

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The public is invited to see what’s new in farming and water quality monitoring around the county on Saturday, Aug. 19 during “Shaping the Future: 2017 Putnam County Ag Tour.”

The event is free and includes a catered breakfast followed by stops at four locations around the county where you will see and learn about dairy, beef and poultry farming, water quality monitoring and treatment, hydroponic farming and local wine making.

Guests will ride in air conditioned buses from Excursions Trailways for the tour.

Still time to register for a craft booth and parade unit

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The next big event on Ada's calendar is the 32nd annual Ada Area Chamber of Commerce's Harvest and Herb Festival in downtown Ada, according to David Dellifield, chamber president.

This year’s festival is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 16. As in past year’s, it will fill Ada’s Main Street from Highland to College. Main Street will be closed at State Route 235 all the way to State Route 81.

The festival has 180 spaces available for vendors and so far over 80 spaces are signed-up. Crafters are encouraged to register as soon as possible to insure a booth.

Takes place from 1 to 10 p.m. at Southgate Lanes

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A benefit event for the Bluffton Fire Department is set for Saturday, Aug. 19, at Southgate Lanes, 9700 Dixie Highway, according to Jon Kin, fire chief.

Here’s a schedule of events:

1 p.m. – Double elimination corn hole tournament – limited for 30 teams, $20 per team registration fee, cash prizes for top three teams, business sponsorships available.

To sign up your team call the village office at 419-358-2066, extension 292, Southgate Lanes at 419-258-6966, or any member of the fire department.

Food, games, entertainment, 9 p.m. raffle

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It’s a Saturday of fun in Beaverdam.

The Beaverdam-Richland Township Volunteer Fire and Rescue Departments hold their annual Summerfest in the downtown area.

This year’s event starts at 4 p.m. and goes into the evening hours.

You’ll find homemade food and ice cream, bouncy rides for youth plus entertainment at 5 p.m. by SaMaX, a three-member band from Lima.

Several raffle prize drawings are at 9 p.m. Tickets are available at $1 each or six for $5. Persons do not need to be present to win.

Entertainment, tractor pulls, games for kids, food, petting zoo

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By Monty Siekerman - Ada Icon
The 104th Ada Farmers and Merchants Picnic, one of the longest running festivals in Ohio, is set for Saturday, Aug. 12, at Ada War Memorial Park.

The entertainment schedule follows:

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Riley Creek Arbor is sponsoring free pool admission for the first 200 swimmers at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool from noon – 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11.
 
"Space is limited, so get there early," said Gary Reese of the Arbor.
 
Riley Creek Arbor of Gleaner Life Insurance Society regularly supports the local community through monetary and volunteer efforts.  The Arbor consists of members from Bluffton, Lima and surrounding communities.
 

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