Serving Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wood Counties
Tickets are on sale for Hayes Presidential’s 8th Annual Craft Beers, Cocktails and Corks, set for Saturday, Aug. 22, from 4-8 p.m.
Attendees can enjoy beer, wine and cocktails while listening to live music and munching on food truck fare on the beautiful and historic grounds of Spiegel Grove.
The VIP ticketed experience returns for its third year and will begin at 3 p.m.
Craft Beers, Cocktails & Corks ticket holders can enjoy beer and wine samples from nine breweries and three wineries, as well as a cocktail, food truck fare, live music by vocal heavy acoustic band All Strung Out.
There will also be a cigar tent where cigars will be offered for sale. Smoking will permitted be in that designated area only and will be limited to cigars.
VIP ticket holders get all those benefits plus a VIP-only tent with seating, hors d’oeuvres, three drinks not included in the main event and a commemorative pint glass. The VIP area will be open to VIP ticket holders throughout the evening.
The first 200 regular (non-VIP) tickets purchased that include alcohol will also receive a free pint glass. Designated driver tickets are not eligible for this promotion.
Tickets are available at rbhayes.org/news/2026/04/10/general/tickets-for-craft-beers-cocktails-corks-at-spiegel-grove-go-on-sale-july-1/.
Participating breweries include Brewing Green of Bowling Green, Buffalo Rock of Waterville, Earnest Brew Works of Toledo, Findlay Brewing Co. of Findlay, Inside the Five of Sylvania, Juniper Brewing Company of Bowling Green, Oncore Brewing of Swanton, Twin Oast Brewing of Catawba Island and The Urban Woody Brewery of Fostoria.
Wineries set to participate include Chateau Winery of Helena, The Honey Bee Winery of Fostoria and White Stag Winery of Gibsonburg.
Food trucks Cheat Day Donuts, Pepperoni Toni’s, Pork’s Great Lakes Catch and Grill and Root’s Poultry will be on site. Food truck fare is not included with admission price.
Seating is limited, so attendees are asked to bring lawn chairs and can spread out on the shady and expansive grounds. Attendees must be 21 years old or older and have valid ID.
VIP tickets must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, and cost $100 per person.
General admission tickets purchased in advance of the event by 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, are:
General admission tickets purchased after 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, are:
Designated driver tickets, which include pop and water, are $10 for both non-members and members.
Call 419-332-2081, or visit rbhayes.org for updates and information.
Elmore Farmers Market
The Elmore Farmers Market will be held July 14, from 5-8 p.m. at the Elmore Historical Society, 353 Ottawa St.
In addition to fresh produce, the market will include arts and crafts, artisan foods, homemade and handcrafted items, food trucks and live music.
Attendees can also invited the historical society’s Depot Museum and 1860s Log Cabin.
To register or for more information, call John at 419-341-4683.
Museum to celebrate America 250 on July 11
The Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) announced it will serve as an official host site for America 250-Ohio: Homecoming and Picnic, a statewide celebration bringing communities together across Ohio.
The free, family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, July 11, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on the Glass Pavilion Lawn and inside the Glass Pavilion. Admission: Free and open to the community.
Guests of all ages are invited to come together to make memories and enjoy a day rooted in creativity, history and community spirit — all on the grounds of one of America's premier art museums.
Event highlights include:
This event coincides with a milestone year for the Museum: TMA celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2026.
“America is turning 250. We're turning 125. Only July 11, we're celebrating both the same way our community always has — gathering together to enjoy good food and great company,” said Jennifer McCary, TMA chief culture and brand experience officer.
Toledo Museum of Art is located at 2445 Monroe St. Visit toledomuseum.org for more details.
Sunday summer concerts set in Oak Harbor
The Oak Harbor Log Cabin Association announced its 2026 Commodore Perry FCU Summer Concerts, a series of Sunday evening concerts on the porch of the town’s log cabin in Kraemer Park, located on Church Street across from the Oak Harbor Post Office.
Concerts will be held from 6-7:30 p.m.
The summer series includes:
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Endowment Trust Fund provided funding to make the concerts free.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket for their comfort. In the event of inclement weather, a cancellation sign will be posted at the cabin by 4 p.m. on concert day.
Time Travelers Passport
As our country marks 250 years, step into the story of America right here in Northwest Ohio with the Time Travelers Passport.
Through July 15, visit participating sites to collect a unique stamp and a chance to experience history up close. Collect eight or more stamps to prove you’ve traveled through time and earn a commemorative Time Traveler coin, sponsored by holytoledohistory.com.
Visit timetravelerspassport.org to get started and learn more. (If you print your passport at home, don’t forget to print both pages – you’ll need the venue list on the next page. Be sure to present your Time Travelers Passport at each participating site.
Participating venues include the Brandville School in Oregon; Wood County Museum in Bowling Green; Fallen Timbers Battlefield in Maumee; Sauder Village in Archbold; Waterville Historical Society; Spafford House – Perrysburg Historic Museum; Heritage Sylvania; and National Museum of the Great Lakes, Toledo History Museum, Toledo Police Museum, The Libbey House and Toledo Firefighters Museum in Toledo.
Stroll the Street Cruise-In set
The Stroll the Street Super Cruise-In Car Show returns to downtown Rossford at Stroll the Street July 21 and Aug. 11 — as part of the city's popular weekly summer series.
Stroll the Street takes place every Tuesday from 4:30-7:30 p.m. through Aug. 11 and features food trucks, live music, arts and craft vendors, and entertainment for all ages.
The Super Cruise-In brings vintage and classic cars to the Rossford United Methodist Church parking lot at 270 Dixie Highway. Car enthusiasts can admire an array of beautifully restored vehicles, chat with their owners, and enjoy the golden era of cruising — all free of charge.
Cruisin' Zeake, DJ and car show host, provides music, commentary, and a 50/50 drawing. Each car show participant will receive a $5 food truck voucher and an entry into a drawing for $25 gas cards, with a total of $200 in prizes given away monthly.
No pre-registration is required — drivers can register on-site starting at 4 p.m. Visit visitrossfordohio.com or follow @VisitRossfordOhio on social media for info.
Jazz in the Garden
Enjoy warm summer nights and cool jazz in the garden at Toledo Botanical Garden Thursdays, July 9-Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m.
This season will feature some of the best regional jazz artists performing against the backdrop of the beauty of TBG.
The lineup includes:
Food trucks on site. Admission is $10 for adults and free for kids 12 and younger. TBG members pay $5 for up to two tickets for Members. Cash only at gate. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Bring a chair/blanket.
TBG is located at 5403 Elmer Dr.
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