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 at four downtown Springfield venuesMother Stewart’s, Station 1, COhatch and the State Theater.

 May

 Mother Stewart’s & COhatch

 indiecraftoh.com

CARS & PARTS SWAP MEET & CAR SHOW

Our Memorial Day weekend show 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

Marketfest

Our only evening market of the summer season features 60+ vendors, food trucks, live music and more.

 August

 North Market Place

 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

FIRST FRIDAYS

A monthly celebration downtown featuring specials at local restaurants and retailers, live performances and tours of the Hatch Artist Studios.

 April-November

 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 Springfield Jazz and Blues Music Festival! Presented by the Springfield Kiwanis Club, the festival features 18 local, regional and national artists which has included Grammy winner, Samara Joy!

 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