KEY LOCAL EVENTS

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

WE HAVE A GREAT SLATE OF ANNUAL EVENTS THAT ARE WORTH PLANNING A WEEKEND AROUND.

SPRING/SUMMER

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM

Join us for a night where history comes alive at the Heritage Center!

You can meet historical figures from the New Boston Fair, the George Rogers Clark Heritage Association, and the Clark County Historical Society during an entertaining evening of music, dancing, and living history!

 April  heritagecenter.us

SPRINGFIELD ANTIQUE EXTRAVAGANZA

The Extravaganza is world-renowned as one of the largest and best antique shows in the country. 2000+ vendors are setup indoors and outdoors throughout the Clark County Fairgrounds for this epic weekend which also includes great food!

 Third Full Weekend In May & September  Clark County Fairgrounds  springfieldantiqueshow.com facebook.com/springfieldantiqueshow

INDIECRAFT

IndieCraft occupies the intersection of Indie music and craft brewing. We bring together great bands and great brews for a weekend full of fun centered around Mother Stewart’s Brewing Company & COhatch – The Market.

 May  Mother Stewart’s & COhatch  indiecraftoh.com Our Memorial Day Weekend is the largest event of its kind in the entire region, with over 700 Cars-For-Sale in the car corral, plus hundreds and hundreds of vendor spaces sold. Our fall swap meet on Labor Day Weekend is also huge, and a great deal of fun for the entire family. The one-day cool-weather events in February and November give serious enthusiasts the first and final doses of automotive swap meet good times each season.

 February / May / September / November  Clark County Fairgrounds  ohioswapmeet.com

HISTORIC WALKING TOURS

A great way to explore the scenic beauty and fascinating history of Springfield is to participate in a tour offered by the Westcott Center for Architecture + Design. The Summer Tour Series celebrates Springfield’s distinctive architecture and history with eighteen amazing tours. The series includes walking tours, youth tours, happy hour tours and bicycle tours.

 May-September  Offered Throughout Springfield  westcotthouse.org

SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL

Since 1967, a Springfield tradition and Ohio’s oldest admission-free performing arts festival, featuring 7 weeks of concerts, theater, and live entertainment.

 Seven weeks in June-July  Veterans Park Amphitheater  springfieldartscouncil.org

COMMONSFEST

This annual event at National Road Commons brings farmers market and business vendors together for a night full of fun including live music and food trucks.

 June  National Road Commons  visitgreaterspringfield.com

CLARK COUNTY FAIR

Since 1947, the fair includes livestock exhibits, entertainment, music, midway, food vendors, exhibitors selling their wares and more. Clark County Fair is one of the largest fairs in the state!

 End Of July  Clark County Fairgrounds  clarkcountyfair.org

Come visit the Hatch Artist Studios. 32+ artists will open their studios to the public to shop for unique one of kind items. You will find local artists that specialize in woodworking, ceramics, painting, fiber art, glass and jewelry to mention just a few art mediums. Come visit and experience all this talent in one building!

 February-October  Hatch Artist Studios  hatchartiststudios.com

WAKE THE LAKE

Come out and enjoy some of the Best F1 Powerboat Racing in North America.

 August  Clark County Fairgrounds  championsparklake.com

SPRINGFIELD JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL

The already vibrant Springfield music scene grooves into third gear with the brand new, Springfield Jazz and Blues Music Festival for 2022! Presented by the Springfield Kiwanis Club, the festival features 18 local, regional and national artists converging on two stages in the heart of downtown.  August  Mother Stewart’s Brewery  springfieldjazzbluesfest.com

SPRINGFIELD FARMERS MARKET

The Springfield Farmers Market features 35 vendors with everything from fresh flowers and produce, to eggs and meats. The Market is located adjacent to the Heritage Center in downtown Springfield and is open every Saturday, June through September.

 June-September  117 S. Fountain Ave.  facebook.com/springfieldfarmmarket @spfldfarmersmarket

FALL/WINTER

SOUTH VIENNA CORN FESTIVAL

Since 1978, there is a queen pageant, craft market, rides and games, a parade, free entertainment, and of course, plenty of food along with corn eating contests, corn products and more.

 First Weekend of September  Downtown South Vienna  southvienna.org

SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL

MUSTARDFEST

SPRINGFIELD ROTARY’S GOURMET FOOD TRUCK COMPETITION

SPRINGFIELD ANTIQUE EXTRAVAGANZA

FAIR AT NEW BOSTON HOLIDAY IN THE CITY

Music, Dance, Food, Fun. This annual event is dedicated to the celebration of Springfield’s diverse culture and heritage. This free event promises to be a day of fun for the entire family.

 September  Downtown Springfield  springfieldohio.gov

MUSTARDFEST

This Oktoberfest-themed event includes sampling of Woeber Mustard products, seasonal beers from Mother Stewart’s, German music, and the legendary Champion City Wiener Dog races. A great family event that just gets better every year!

 End of September  Mother Stewart’s & National Road Commons  woebermustard.com

HERITAGE OF FLIGHT FESTIVAL & PARADE

Featuring the annual parade of planes, and an impressive array of events and activities on Main Street in beautiful New Carlisle, Ohio. Live entertainment, classic cruise-in, parade of planes, carnival rides and games, 5K run/walk, horse drawn carriage rides, tethered balloon rides, wing eating contest, Kiddie Tractor Pull and more!

 End of September  Downtown New Carlisle  heritageofflight.com

WUFFSTOCK

Pull on your lederhosen and oom-pa-pa your way over to our haus. Wuffstock is a celebration of all things canine. Bring your BFF (Best Furry Friend) and enjoy demonstrations, costume contest, music, vendors and food trucks at this historic dog-friendly event.

 Saturday End Of September  Snyder Park  ntprd.org

FAIR AT NEW BOSTON

Step 200 years back in time at the Fair at New Boston! This quality event - from historical re-enactments to time period vendors and food - creates the illusion of time travel to 1790 - 1810.

 Labor Day Weekend  George Rogers Clark Park  fairatnewboston.org Enjoy a full day of family fun with Young’s biggest festival of the year. Pick Your Own Pumpkins, Cowvin’s Corny Maze, Wagon Ride on the Farm, Haunted Wagon Rides and all sorts of fall fun await!

 October  Young’s Jersey Dairy  youngsdairy.com

CHALK FEST

Spend the afternoon listening to live music as chalk artists chalk the streets in downtown Springfield and compete for top honors. Attendees will also enjoy offerings from vendors, food trucks, and kids activities. They can create their own chalk art masterpiece and engage in other free, fun activities.

 October  National Road Commons Park  project-jericho.com

HOLIDAY IN THE CITY

This production of the Greater Springfield Partnership is a five-week, downtown holiday celebration that includes an outdoor ice rink, SantaLand, the Grand Illumination of downtown, and more!

 Thanksgiving – New Years  Downtown Springfield  visitgreaterspringfield.com facebook.com/holidayinthecityspfld

WINTER MARKET AT MOTHER’S

The Market @ Mother’s brings our traditional farmers market indoors for the winter where you can shop fresh baked goods, local meats, cheese and more while enjoying a craft brew or a specialty cocktail, and live music.

 Saturdays, Jan-April  Mother Stewart’s