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Ahhh…the back-to-school signs are up in local stores, and sweaters and other fall attire are edging out the swimsuits and tank tops, but don’t fret…there’s still plenty of summer left. August is jam-packed with fairs, festivals, concerts, exhibits and more. Here’s a sampling of what’s going on throughout the area.
Ongoing:
Through Aug. 1: “Croquet: A Sport Story,” Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont. An exclusive exhibit examining the history of croquet during its 19th Century heyday. www.rbhayes.org/800-998-PRES.
Through Aug. 15: Arts Gone Wild, Toledo Museum of Art, Glass Pavilion, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. A month-long exhibition of objects and materials from the participating organizations in the Community Galleries. 419-255-8000 or www.toledomuseum.org.
Through Aug. 20: 2010 Salon des Refusés Art Exhibition, Parkwood Gallery, 1838 Parkwood Ave., Toledo. Presented by PRIZM, the exhibition features 94 works that were refused admission to the TAA Show at the Toledo Museum of Art. 419-931-8732 or www.myprizm.com.
Through Aug. 22: 92nd Annual Toledo Area Artists Exhibition, Glass Pavilion, Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. For 92 years, the annual TAA exhibition has highlighted the region's artistic community. With its eclectic array of works, the exhibition appeals to nearly every taste and offers many of the works for purchase. 419-255-8000 or www.toledomuseum.org.
Through Aug. 29: Out of Sight Exhibition, Gallery 18, Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. Toledo. Discover the parts of objects that are not normally visible to museum visitors, including the secret sketch on the back of Picasso’s Woman with a Crow and the hidden animal that graces the bottom of the Libbey punchbowl. Free admission. 419-255-8000 or www.toledomuseum.org.
Through Sept. 6: The BIG DIG: Footprints to Fossils, Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way, Toledo. Explore fossils, excavate and assemble bones; challenge your dinosaur knowledge in the interactive maze and dig through shale in search of fossils. 419-244-2674 or www.imaginationstationtoledo.org.
Through Sept. 12: “Psychedelic `60s Posters from the Rock Era,” Canaday Gallery, Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. www.toledomuseum.org/419-255-8000.
Aug. 17-Feb. 28, 2011: “Hidden Treasures of the Hayes Museum,” Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont. An exclusive exhibit featuring exceptional and unique artifacts from the museum’s collections vault. www.rbhayes.org/800-998-PRES.
July
July 30-Aug. 1: Smoke on the Water – Ribs for the Red Cross, Promenade Park, downtown Toledo. Sample mouthwatering BBQ ribs from local and national vendors while helping to support the American Red Cross. Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Also a kids’ area and live music featuring Mini Kiss July 30 and the Gin Blossoms July 31. www.ribs4redcross.com.
July 31: Fisher-Price Play Weekend, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo. Kids will love checking out the hottest new toys, meeting friendly characters and more. www.toledozoo.org/419-385-4040.
August
Aug. 3-9: Wood Co. Fair, county fairgrounds, 13800 W. Poe Rd., Bowling Green. Kenny Rogers in concert Aug. 7, 8:30 p.m. also food, amusement rides, agricultural displays, tractor pulls, harness racing and more. www.woodcounty-fair.com/419-352-0441.
Aug. 4 and 18: Verandah Concert, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 6:45-8 p.m. It's "bring your own seat" as concertgoers select their favorite spot on the shaded lawn in front of the historic Hayes Home to listen to music ranging from Big Band to Broadway favorites. www.rbhayes.org/800-998-PRES. Each event begins with a free ice cream social. Free admission.
Aug. 5: Pemberville Cruisin’ Night, downtown Pemberville. Free registration for cars begins at 4:30 p.m. The show runs from 5-8 p.m. `50s and `60s music, entertainment, shopping, free giveaways and treats including kettle corn, ice cream and a variety of foods.
Aug. 5: Downtown Walking Tours: The Beautiful City – Civic Center Mall, downtown Toledo, noon-1 p.m. Meet at Civic Center mall behind the Safety Building. Free. Info: 419-530-3591.
Aug. 5: Jazz in the Garden – Damon Cook is Cookin’, Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., Toledo, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Presented by the TBG and the Toledo Jazz Society. Tickets $7 for adults and $6 for seniors and students. 419-241-5299 or www.toledojazzsociety.org.
Aug. 6: Music in the Park, Williams Park, Gibsonburg. 7-8 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music while mingling with friends and neighbors. Refreshments available. Info: 419-637-7746 or www.sanduskycounty.org. Free.
Aug. 6-8: Sinbad in concert, Connxtions Comedy Club, 5319 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo. www.connxtionscomedyclub.com or 419-867-9041.
Aug. 6: Friday-Night Auto Racing, ARCA/Toledo Speedway, 5639 Benore Rd., Toledo. Gates at 5 p.m.; time trials at 6:15 p.m.; racing at 7:30 p.m. 419-727-1100 or www.arcaracing.com.
Aug. 6: Rock N Roar, Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, 7 p.m.-midnight. Get down to the sounds of several local bands as they liven up the evening with your favorite hits from different eras and styles. The Africa! overlook also becomes a slick dance floor with a DJ to add to the party. 419-385-4040 or www.toledozoo.org.
Aug. 6-7: Tent Event, Packer Creek Pottery, 103 E. 8th St., Genoa. Outdoor demonstrations, food, drinks and Jan Pugh’s fun functional pottery. 419 855.3858 or http://packercreekpottery.com.
Aug. 7: Shorebird Walk, Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, 13229 SR 2 W., Oak Harbor, 8 a.m. Search for shorebirds that are migrating through. Meet at the Bird Center. 419-898-0960 or http://friendsofmageemarsh.org.
Aug. 7, 14, 21 and 27: Speedway Races at Fremont Speedway, the Track that Action Built, Sandusky Co. Fairgrounds, corner of Rawson and North, Fremont. Gates open 4 p.m. Racing starts at 7 p.m. Featuring Sprint Cars and Dirt Trucks every Saturday night until Oct. 9. Info: 419-332-0478 or www.fremontohspeedway.com
Aug. 7: Red & Kids in the Making, Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, 6 p.m. 419-474-1333 or www.ticketmaster.com.
Aug. 7: Kenny Rogers in concert, Wood County Fairgrounds, 13800 W. Poe Rd., Bowling Green. 419-352-0441 or www.woodcounty-fair.com.
Aug. 7-8: Live Harness Horse Racing, Raceway Park, 5700 Telegraph Rd., Toledo; 6 p.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday. 419-476-7751.
Aug. 7: Paleontologist Dr. Scott Sampson will visit Imagination Station Toledo, One Discovery Way, Toledo, 1-3 p.m. Dr. Sampson, science adviser and host of PBS’s Dinosaur Train, will take kids on an exciting and entertaining journey about dinosaurs from inside The BIG DIG exhibition. 419-244-2674 or www.imaginationstationtoledo.org.
Aug. 7-8: 27th Annual Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale, Sauder Village, 22611 SR 2, Archbold. Doll lovers and collectors will enjoy browsing in Founder’s Hall as exhibitors share their antique dolls, original dolls, teddy bears, and modern collectibles as well as accessories, supplies, artist reproductions, clothing, doll furniture, books and patterns. 800-590-9755 or www.saudervillage.org.
Aug. 8: AAA Classic Car & Truck Show, AAA Northwest Ohio, 7150 W. Central Ave., Toledo. More than 200 classic cars and trucks, plus music, food prizes and fun. Free for spectators. www.aaa.com/419-843-1287.
Aug. 8: Rick Springfield in concert, 7:30 p.m., Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial, Sylvania. 419-474-1333 or www.ticketmaster.com.
Aug. 9-12: Toledo Mud Hens face the Louisville Bats at Fifth Third Field, downtown Toledo. 419-725-HENS or www.mudhens.com.
Aug. 12: Downtown Walking Tours: Discover Major Oliver’s House, noon-1 p.m. Meet at 27 Broadway St., Toledo, in the Oliver House parking lot for a free lunchtime tour, rain or shine. 419-530-3591 or http://uac.utoledo.org.
Aug. 12: Jazz in the Garden: Hepcat Revival, Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., Toledo. Enjoy jazz in beautiful outdoor setting at the garden. Adults $7, seniors and students $6. Info: 419-251-5299 or www.toledojazzsociety.org.
Aug. 12-15: Northwest Ohio Rib-Off, Lucas Co. Fairgrounds, Key Street, Maumee. Thurs. 3-10 p.m.; Friday 3-11 p.m.; Saturday noon-11 p.m.; Sunday noon-6 p.m. Grab a napkin and get fired up for this popular summertime tradition that includes a whole lot of ribs plus music, including Peter Frampton Aug. 13, George Thorogood Aug. 14, kids’ activities, and more.
Aug. 13: Friday-Night Auto Racing, ARCA/Toledo Speedway, 5639 Benore Rd., Toledo. Gates at 5 p.m.; time trials at 6:15 p.m.; racing at 7:30 p.m. 419-727-1100 or www.arcaracing.com.
Aug. 13-14: Ohio’s South of the Border Festival, Perrysburg Heights Community Park, 12282 Jefferson St., Perrysburg. Friday 5 p.m.-midnight, Saturday 2 p.m.-midnight. Food, dancing, rides and games, raffles and more. Free shuttles from Perrysburg High School. www.myspace.com/ohiosouthoftheborder/419-874-4529.
Aug. 13-15: Hawaiian Weekend, Maumee Bay State Park, 1750 Park Road #2, Oregon. Activities include a luau, pig roast and dance. 419-836-1466.
Aug. 13-15: Festival of India 2010, Hindu Temple of Toledo, 4336 King Rd., Toledo. The theme of the festival will be Jhalak, A Glimpse of India. The program will feature Indian traditions, food, music, graceful dances and colorful costumes. www.hindutempleoftoledo.org.
Aug. 13-15: Comedian Tracy Morgan in concert, Fat Fish Blue home of The Funny Bone, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd, Perrysburg. www.fatfishblue.com.
Aug. 13-16: Toledo Mud Hens take on the Scranton WB Yankees at Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St. Info: 419-725-HENS or www.mudhens.com.
Aug. 14: Johnny Knorr Orchestra – A USO Party at Centennial, Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial, Sylvania, 7:30-11 p.m. 419-690-0500 or www.johnnyknorr.com.
Aug. 14-15: Live Harness Horse Racing, Raceway Park, 5700 Telegraph Rd., Toledo; 6 p.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday. 419-476-7751.
Aug. 15: 36th Annual Birmingham Ethnic Festival, Consaul Street between Front and Milford in Toledo’s Birmingham neighborhood. A family event featuring Hungarian and ethnic foods, arts and crafts exhibits, cultural displays, and a wide variety of music, dance and continuous entertainment. Free. www.birminghamethnicfestival.org.
Aug. 18-20: Toledo Mud Hens face the Indianapolis Indians at Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St., Toledo. 419-725-HENS or www.mudhens.com.
Aug. 18-21: Pemberville Free Fair, downtown Pemberville. Amusements, contests, nightly entertainment and more. www.pembervillefair.org.
Aug. 18-21: 14th Annual Rug-Hooking Exhibition, Sauder Village, 22611 SR 2, Archbold. Highlights include hundreds of rugs on display, a featured guests Mary Sheppard Burton and artist Leonard Feenan, rug-hooking demonstrations, workshops and vendor booths. Info: 800-590-9755 or www.saudervillage.org.
Aug. 19: Downtown Walking Tours: The Huntington Center, noon-1 p.m. Meet at the corner of Jefferson and Huron. $2 per person. 419-530-3591 or uac.utoledo.edu.
Aug. 19: Jazz in the Garden – John Barile and Friends, Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., Toledo, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Presented by the TBG and the Toledo Jazz Society. Tickets $7 for adults and $6 for seniors and students. 419-241-5299 or www.toledojazzsociety.org.
Aug. 20: Friday-Night Auto Racing, ARCA/Toledo Speedway, 5639 Benore Rd., Toledo. Gates at 5 p.m.; time trials at 6:15 p.m.; racing at 7:30 p.m. 419-727-1100 or www.arcaracing.com.
Aug. 20-21: Maumee Summer Fair/Taste of Maumee, Conant and Wayne streets, Maumee. Friday 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. Live concerts, a kid’s fun zone and more. Street fair Saturday features arts and crafts, a classic car show a parade (10 a.m.) and more. www.maumeesummerfair.com.
Aug. 20-22: National Tractor Pulling Championships, Wood Co. Fairgrounds, 13800 W. Poe Rd., Bowling Green. The world’s largest outdoor pulling event, featuring five sessions of premier truck and tractor pulling on two tracks featuring over 250 pullers competing in 11 different classes. www.pulltown.com.
Aug. 21-22: Live Harness Racing, Raceway Park, 5700 Telegraph Rd., Toledo; 6 p.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday. 419-476-7751.
Aug. 21-22: 6th Annual Levis Commons Fine Art Fair, Town Center at Levis Commons, 3201 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Featuring 135 juried artist booths with jewelry, ceramics, painting, glass, photography, fiber, wood, leather and more. www.theguild.org.
Aug. 21-22: Lake Erie Waterfowlers' Festival, Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, 13229 SR 2 W, Oak Harbor. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Retriever trials, duck calling, decoy contest, food and vendors. 419-898-0960 or http://friendsofmageemarsh.org.
Aug. 24-25: Toledo Mud Hens take on the Columbus Clippers at Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St., Toledo. 419-725-HENS or www.mudhens.com.
Aug. 24-29: Sandusky Co. Fair, county fairgrounds, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont. www.sanduskycountyfair.com/419-332-5604.
Aug. 26: Jazz in the Garden, Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., Toledo, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Presented by the TBG and the Toledo Jazz Society. Tickets $7 for adults and $6 for seniors and students. 419-241-5299 or www.toledojazzsociety.org.
Aug. 26: Arts zone/Warehouse District 3rd Art Walk, 6-9 p.m., downtown Toledo. Visit 16 venues featuring the works of local artists. 419-254-2787 or visit www.acgt.org.
Aug. 26: Downtown Walking Tours: What’s New in the Warehouse District? Noon-1 p.m., downtown Toledo. Meet at Washington and St. Clair streets for the free lunchtime tour. 419-530-3591 or uac.utoledo.edu.
Aug. 26-29: Pirates of Penzance Junior, Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 Tenth St., Toledo. Rep Ed sets sail into Gilbert and Sullivan’s story of a pirate king and star-crossed lovers. 419-243-2777.
Aug. 27: Rally by the River Featuring Put-in-Bay Party in the Park – Mad Dog, Parrots of the Caribbean, Promenade Park, downtown Toledo. Gates open at 5 p.m. rallybytheriver.com.
Aug. 27: Friday Night Auto Racing – Season Championships, ARCA/Toledo Speedway, 5639 Benore Rd., Toledo. Gates open at 5 p.m., time trials at 6:15 p.m., racing at 7:30 p.m. 419-727-1100 or www.arcaracing.com.
Aug. 27: Growing Up Wild, Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, 13229 SR 2 W., Oak Harbor. 10-10:45 a.m. A new nature-based pre-school program from Project WILD. Meet at the Bird Center. 419-898-0960 http://friendsofmageemarsh.org/
Aug. 27-29: German-American Festival, Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon. Northwest Ohio’s oldest ethnic festival featuring non-stop music and entertainment. Shop at the Import Haus, dance or watch the stone-throwing contest. Enjoy traditional and modern German music, German-American foods and baked goods, continuous entertainment, live glockenspiel, soccer games, children's rides and more. www.gafsociety.org.
Aug. 27-29: Toledo Antique and Classic Boat Show, Toledo Skyway Marina/Toledo Maritime Center, 1701 Front St. Live music, classic vessels, marine market, food, classic cars and more. www.toledoboatshow.com.
Aug. 27-29: The Great American Trailer Park Musical, The Backyard, 1360 Dearborn Ave., Oregon. A two-act musical, written by David Nehls and Betsy Kelso. Bring chairs and/ or blankets NC-17 rating. www.ts4arts.org.
Aug. 28: Northwest Ohio AIDS Walk 2010, International Park, east bank of the Maumee River, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 419-241-9444, ext. 407 or www.arcohio.org.
Aug. 28: Johnny Knorr Orchestra Featuring Music of the Swing & Sweet Bands, Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial, Sylvania. 419-690-0500 or www.johnnyknorr.com.
Aug. 28: Naturebook Discovery Club, Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, 13229 SR 2 W, Oak Harbor, 10 a.m. The program incorporates quality children's literature with nature education. Each family will receive a free book. Register by Aug. 20. By calling 419-898-0960, ext. 31.
Aug. 28: Barbershop Sing & Vintage Baseball Game, Sauder Village, SR 2, Archbold, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.saudervillage.org/800-590-9755.
Aug. 28: Internet Genealogy II Class, Hayes Presidential Center, corner of Hayes and Buckland, Fremont, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Learn how to make the most of paid subscriptions to genealogical research websites. Adults $10, students through high school age, $5. Pre-registration required. Info: 419-332-2081 or www.rbhayes.org.
Aug. 28-29: Frontier Skills Weekend, Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg. Demonstrations of blacksmithing, coopering and tinsmithing, as well as other frontier skills offer a look at a different side of military life. 800-283-8916 or www.fortmeigs.org.
Aug. 28-29: Toledo Antique and Classic Boat Show, Toledo Skyway Marina/Toledo Maritime Center, 1701 Front St., Toledo, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Land and water displays, vendors, live music, classic cars and more. Shuttle available to Boyer museum throughout the day. Admission covers shuttle and tour of S.S. Willis B. Boyer museum. Proceeds go toward support of the Boyer.
Aug. 29: SCRAP Tractor Pull, White Star Park, 901 S. Main St., Gibsonburg, 8 a.m. Presented by Sandusky County Restorers of Antique Power, Inc. Info: 419-307-4265 or www.s-c-r-a-p-inc.org.
Aug. 28-29: Live Harness Horse Racing, Raceway Park, 5700 Telegraph Rd., Toledo; 6 p.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday. 419-476-7751.
Aug. 29: American Idol Live Tour 2010, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 7:30 p.m. 419-474-1333 or ticketmaster.com.
Aug. 29: Toledo to Put-in-Bay Cruise, Toledo Maritime Center, 1700 Front St., Toledo. Call 800-245-1538 or www.jet-express.com.
Aug. 29: Spiegel Grove Squires Vintage Baseball Game, Spiegel Grove, corner of Hayes and Buckland, Fremont, 2 p.m. An innovative and action-packed lesson in the early history of the sport. Squires take on Cleveland Blues Base Ball Club. Info: 419-332-2081 or www.rbhayes.org. Free admission.
Aug. 31-Sept. 1: Toledo Mud Hens face the Louisville Bats, Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St., Toledo. 419-725-HENS or www.mudhens.com.
September
Sept. 1-Jan. 3, 2011: Hubble Exhibition, Imagination Station, One Discovery Way, Toledo. 419-244-2674 or www.imaginationstation.org.
Sept. 2: Pemberville Cruisin’ Night, downtown Pemberville. Free registration for cars begins at 4:30 p.m. The show runs from 5-8 p.m. `50s and `60s music, entertainment, shopping, free giveaways and treats including kettle corn, ice cream and a variety of foods.
Sept. 2: Downtown Walking Tours: World of the Feds. Meet at 1716 Spielbusch at noon for this free lunchtime tour. 419-530-2591 or uac.toledo.edu.
Sept. 2: Jazz in the Garden – Jason Quick Trio with Lisa Lynn, Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., Toledo, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Presented by the TBG and the Toledo Jazz Society. Tickets $7 for adults and $6 for seniors and students. 419-241-5299 or www.toledojazzsociety.org.
Sept. 3: Friday Night Auto Racing – Night of Destruction, ARCA/Toledo Speedway, 5639 Benore Rd., Toledo. Gates open at 5 p.m., time trials at 6:15 p.m., racing at 7:30 p.m. 419-727-1100 or www.arcaracing.com.
Sept. 4-5: Toledo Mud Hens face the Columbus Clippers, Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St., Toledo. 419-725-HENS or www.mudhens.com.
Sept. 4-6: SCRAP (Sandusky County Restorers of Antique Power) White Star Park, Gibsonburg. Displays of antique tractors, engines, cars, trucks, motorcycles and farm equipment, plus live entertainment, food and a flea market. 419-862-3750 or www.s-c-r-a-p-inc.org.
Sept. 4-5: Live Harness Horse Racing, Raceway Park, 5700 Telegraph Rd., Toledo; 6 p.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday. 419-476-7751.
Sept. 5: Monarch Festival, Maumee Bay State Park, 1750 Park Rd. #2, Oregon. Meet at noon at the Nature Center for crafts, games, butterfly tagging and release. 419-836-1466.
Sept. 5: Bono Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Bonofest, 1105 Elliston Rd., Bono, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. BBQ chicken and ham dinners, bingo, entertainment, children’s games, raffles and more. 419-836-7681.
Sept. 5: Labor Day Tejano Festival, Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial, Sylvania.
For more events, be sure to visit www.presspublications.com, www.do-toledo.org, www.lake-erie.com or www.lakeeriesfavoriteneighbor.com.
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