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Fair is scheduled for Aug. 20-28

The Allen County Fair Office has announced the registration deadline for the 2021 fair parade.

The deadline to enter the parade is Wednesday, August 4, 2021. To register, call the fair office at 419-225-7141.

Additionally, the fair announced the livestock camper registration deadline as August 1, 2021.

Season, membership passes, and ride vouchers are available at the fair office.

This year's Allen County Fair is August 20-28, 2021.

By Amelia Alexander

Event includes ice cream and door prizes

It's almost here — Tommy Tire's customer appreciation day.

After a one-year absence due to COVID-19, the event returns this Thursday, July 22. The rain date is set for Friday, July 23. The event is held during business hours.

The location of the event is at Tommy Tire, 319 N. Main St., Bluffton.

Activities planned include ice cream from Lugibihl's and door prizes for kids.

Bluffton University is joining a grant-funded initiative to streamline the transfer process so community college students are better able to earn bachelor’s degrees in English, psychology or biology.

Bluffton's Festival of Wheels has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 28, according to Dan Diller of the Bluffton Lions Club. Registration begins at 2 p.m. Entrants should contact Dan Diller at 419-234-7754 with any questions.

Tickets now on sale at BFR

Tickets are now on sale for one of Bluffton Family Recreation's more popular evening programs, "Dueling for Dumbbells."

The event returns to Bluffton following a year off due to COVID-19.

The program is on Saturday, August 7, from 6 to 11 p.m. The event is held at BFR, 215 Snider Road, according to Daniel Tinch.

Tickets include a full dinner provided by Bubba C's.

Tickets are $50 each and are available to purchase at BFR.

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