There are reasons to be optimistic that Northwest Ohioans will get “ooh” and “aah” this year when they see fireworks in the night sky. After numerous delays and “supply chain problems”, Toledo has announced that the city’s fireworks will take place over the Maumee River on Friday, July 2nd at 10pm. Bowling Green will host fireworks on Saturday 3rd July.
WTOL River Run 10K
The most famous 10K event in Downtown Toledo starts in Promenade Park and ends in the WTOL 11 studios with a total of more than $ 4,000 in prize money. The first places in all age groups receive Saucony shoes for free. $ 40 for the first 600 registrations, $ 45 after that. 7:30 a.m. 400 Wasserstr.
LPGA
Marathon classic
From its time when it was known as the Jamie Farr Toledo Classic in 1984, the LPGA Marathon Classic is now a standard for the LPGA golf season. As a forerunner of the Solheim Cup, this year’s Marathon Classic is also introducing the Simply Sustainable program, which means that everything from the tournament to the food is 100% sustainable. $ 60 for a weekly terrain ticket, $ 120 for a weekly clubhouse courtyard ticket. July 5th to 11th. Highland Meadows Golf Club, 7455 Erie St., Sylvania. marathonclassic.com/tickets
lighthouse
Waterfront Festival
Celebrate one of Glass City’s most iconic landmarks at this event at Maumee Bay State Park, Oregon. Take a look at the recently renovated exterior of the classic lighthouse! $ 5 donation requested. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 July. 11 am-5pm, Sunday, July 11th at 1400 State Park Rd., Oregon. toledolighthousefestival.com
Lucas County Fair
GET YOUR RIDE, EAT,
MUSIC and FUN ON!
13-18 July. Lucas County Fairgrounds, 1406 Key St., Maumee.
419-893-2127. lucascountyfair.com
Rhythm on the river
The Wright Pavilion in Grand Rapids has concerts through October! The beautiful surroundings will complement the amazing music performed by the region’s musicians. This month the classic country sounds of East of Cheyenne will play in the Pavilion on Sunday 18th July, while local favorite singer / songwriter Tim Oehlers will perform on Sunday 25th July. All concerts start at 4 p.m. grandrapidshistoricalsociety.org Free
Tomato festival
Ohio 2021
Ready, ready, tomato! This regular event features more than a dozen musical performances along with farmers selling fresh produce. $ 20 general admission. Friday, July 23rd, noon, through Sunday, July 25th, noon. The sanctuary,
24401 Poe Rd., Grand Rapids. 419-591-6881. tomato festivalohio.com
Toledo night market
The monthly market has all the food, shopping, and entertainment you could want in the NIGHT !. $ 5, children 10 and under free. 6-11 p.m. 525 Marktstr.
toledofarmersmarket.com
Live performances at the Hollywood Casino
The music is back! Live shows have returned to Hollywood Casino this month with two exciting shows. Atomic Punks, one of the most famous Van Halen tribute bands, will be playing in the casino on Saturday, July 24th. On Saturday, July 31st, the disco legends The Village People will take to the stage. Both shows start at 8 p.m. 1868 Miami St., 419-661-5200. hollywoodcasinotoledo.com Free
Art on the mall
The University of Toledo Alumni Association is hosting its 28th Art on the Mall with more than 100 artists. Due to construction work on the traditional venue in the Centennial Mall, this year the show will take place at the Center for Alumni and Donor Engagement across from Inverness Golf Club. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4510 Dörr Str. 419-530-2586.
toledoalumni.org/events/art-on-the-mall Free
Northwest Ohio Rib Off
The ribs are back! Dozens of culinary masters will be preparing the most delicious bone-in BBQ ribs for attendees to enjoy throughout the weekend. 4pm, July 30th to 7pm, August 1st. Lucas County Fairgrounds, 1406 Key St., Maumee. 419-724-6000. nworiboff.com
Music in the market
Bring a deck chair or blanket and enjoy a great summer concert in Perrysburg thanks to Mercy Health. Music at the Market will be held every Thursday at 7 p.m. from June 3 to August 26 at the Commodore Schoolyard at 140 E. Indiana Ave. instead of.
across from Way Public Library.
The planned line-up includes:
July 1st: Swingmania
July 8: Path 2 Much
July 15: Caswell & the Company
July 22nd: The Boys & the Blues
July 29: Wolf Creek Risin ‘
Ottawa Park Summer Concert Series
The historic Ottawa Park Amphitheater has hosted hundreds of shows in the decades since it was built in 1935. This summer will add to its legacy as the park’s summer concert series will bring musical acts from the region to the stage on Saturdays from 6:00 p.m. Note: No show on July 3rd due to Independence Day weekend.
July 10th: The grape smugglers
July 17th: Distant Cousinz
24th July: Madison Avenue Band
July 31: East River Drive
Music under the stars at Toledo Zoo
Summer concerts are back at the zoo! Take a seat in the beautiful amphitheater every Sunday from 7:30 p.m. and enjoy a variety of local bands entertaining audiences of all ages in the open air.
This month’s lineup:
July 4th: Genoa American Legion Band
July 11th: Maumee Community Band
July 18th: Polish-American concert band
July 25: Cedar Creek Church
(as part of Christmas in July)
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