Serving Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wood Counties
Prepare to weigh anchor and hoist the Jolly Roger as a swashbuckling event is about to be invaded by a swashbuckling adventure.
Ohio Pirate Con will set sail July 26 and 27 at the Sandusky County Fairgrounds. North St. Parking Lot area, in Fremont.
The new, immersive event is dedicated to all things pirate, featuring a treasure trove of entertainment and activities for pirates of all ages, from the most seasoned buccaneers to the tiniest landlubbers.
The inaugural event will transform the city into a bustling port of call, offering a unique opportunity to step into the Golden Age of Piracy. Highlights include:
Ohio Pirate Con will also feature games of skill; The Captains Feast at the Jewel Ballroom where participants are wined and dined by pirates and must eat with their hands; a performance by rock n roll Pirate Band The AK Affair at the Fremont Amphitheater in downtown Fremont; Pirate Invasion Night at the Fremont Speedway; a Pirate Boat and Float Parade and more
“We are incredibly excited to bring Ohio Pirate Con to Fremont,” said producers, Bob and Beth Turner, who ran the Haunted Hydro Haunted Hydro Dark Attraction Park for 34 years and currently own and operate Ghoul Runnings Kayak Adventures. “Our goal is to create a vibrant, engaging, and family-friendly event that celebrates the rich lore and adventurous spirit of pirates.
Advance tickets are $3 (plus fees) and are available at www.ohiopiratecon.com. Add-on events are available for purchase. Free admission will be offered for ages 5 and under and 65 and over, plus military members, veterans, law enforcement officers, EMTs and any Boy or Girl Scout who wears their uniform. Tickets will be available for purchase at the gate as well starting at $5 per person.
‘The Art of Animal Camouflage’
Discover the fascinating world of animal camouflage, and coloration in nature with the Walbridge Library and Jamie Forbush, of Nature’s Nursery, on Tuesday, July 15, at 2 p.m.
Attendees will explore how certain colors and patterns help creatures blend into their surroundings to hide from predators or sneak up on prey.
The Walbridge Library is located at 108 N. Main St. No registration is required. For more information, call 419- 666-9900.
Friendship Day Motorcycle Show
Friends of Lake Township Parks will present Friendship Day Motorcycle Show Sunday, July 20, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Friendship Park, corner of Cummings Road and SR 795, Lake Township.
Registration, which will be held the day of the show, is $5 per motorcycle and $10 per trailer,
There will also be food trucks and a “Touch a Truck” event featuring emergency vehicles.
Prior to the motorcycle show, breakfast will be available in the Township Hall from 8-11 a.m. at a cost of $10 per adults and $5 for children under 10 years old. Proceeds will benefit the Fireman’s Memorial.
Summer Concert Series
The 2025 Commodore Perry Federal Credit Union Summer Concert Series will kick of July 20, when the Ottawa County Bluegrass Band will perform.
The concerts will take place Sundays July 20-Aug. 17 in front of the Log Cabin at Kraemer Park on the corner of Church and Main streets, across from the Post Office. Parking is available around the park, around and behind the library on Main Street and at the Municipal Building.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening music and fellowship.
The schedule also includes:
In the event of inclement weather, cancellation signs will be posted at the cabin by 4 p.m. on concert days.
The Oak Harbor Log Cabin Committee is a volunteer group that plans and organizes concerts, which are offered free of charge thanks to the Endowment Trust Fund of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Donations will be accepted to further the educational programs offered throughout the year and to help with the historical preservation of the cabin.
‘Toledo Teen Town Reunion
The East Toledo Historical Society invites grandparents, parents and children to the “Toledo Teen Town Reunion” Thursday, July 24, from 6-9 p.m. at 1001 White St., Toledo.
Admission to the event is a nostalgic 25 cents. DJ Jerry Eversman will play an eclectic mix of music from the `50s, `60a and `70s in the Navarre Park Shelterhouse. The reunion will include a Twist Contest, a Limbo Contest and raffle baskets. BYO non-alcoholic beverages.
Attendees are invited to brig old photos and sign the guest book, which will be put into a time capsule.
Ladies Formal Tea
Registration is open for Oregon-Jerusalem Historical Society’s annual Ladies Formal Tea, which will be held Sept. 11 and again Sept. 16 from noon-2 p.m. at the Brandville School Museum in Oregon.
Meet and learn the story of the late Joan Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who was an American lawyer and an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1993-2020.
The cost is $35 per person. Tickets are available online at www.ojhs.org. Seating is limited to 48 guests per tea; attendees will be seated at tables of four.
Call 419-902-5149 or email ojhs1963@gmail.com for more information.
‘Soil to Sky’ Art Show
The Greater Port Clinton Area Arts Council is hosting artists Debra Sue Solecki, Scott Brennan and Derek Brennan for their exhibit, “Soil to Sky,” through Aug. 3 at The Arts Garage, 317 W. Perry St., Port Clinton.
Solecki grew up on the shores of Lake Erie and has always drawn artistic inspiration from the natural environment. A veteran art educator and a fine artist, she uses a variety of media to represent her favorite subjects, such as dragonflies, lotus, mushrooms and more.
Brennan was born and raised in Sandusky and now resides in Genoa. As a child, he found pleasure in drawing. One of his earliest memories was of art his mother brought home from an art class in college. He works in the construction industry and primarily practices a cubism, abstract, surrealism, impressionism and collage style of art. Brennan is a Cleveland-based artist whose journey began in 2007 as a theme park caricaturist. His passion for drawing led him to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Bowling Green State University, specializing in encaustic painting. In 2016, he created his first mural and since then, he has completed nearly 50 murals, primarily throughout the Cleveland area.
Art classes offered
The Arts Garage offers classes for children and adults. Children who live in Ottawa County may take children's classes at no cost but must be accompanied by an adult. Interested persons may register at gpcaac.org. The Arts Garage is open Thursday-Sunday, 11-4 p.m.
Theresa Caputo Live!
Theresa Caputo — known worldwide as the Long Island Medium — will appear live at the Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Boulevard, Toledo, on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are on sale at stranahantheater.com. Please note that purchasing a ticket does not guarantee a reading.
The event brings Caputo face-to-face with her fans. A full-stage video display ensures that everyone in the theater has an up-close experience regardless of seat location.
In addition to her television series, Caputo has appeared on such programs as “The Drew Barrymore Show,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” “Live with Kelly and Mark,” “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” “Tamron Hall,” & “The Today Show.”
She has authored five books and hosts the Ambie-nominated podcast, “Hey Spirit.”
Ohio State Fair
The 170th Ohio State Fair will kick off with the annual Opening Day Ceremony on Wednesday, July 23. At the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds in Columbus.
Those attending the fair, which runs through Sunday, Aug. 3, can enjoy new experiences as well as traditional fair favorites such as the butter cow and calf, Natural Resources Park, livestock shows, rides, concerts and arts exhibits.
Highlights include Chainsaw Carving, Cincinnati Circus Aerial Entertainment, Rodeo Night and more.
Find a complete schedule at ohiostatefair.com. Advance tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com/OhioStateFair.
‘Marble’ to be staged
Beat the summer heat with “Marble” at The Village Players Theatre one weekend only, July 18-20 at The Village Players Theatre, 2740 Upton Ave., Toledo.
Curtain times are 7 p.m. July 18 and 19 and 2 p.m. July 20.
Tickets are $15 and are available at thevillageplayers.org or at the door the day of the show.
Synopsis: A premonition of impending disaster precedes a collision between the conscious and subconscious lives of two married couples. Hidden fantasies and passions conflict with the calls of friendship and fidelity. The characters’ everyday existences and their struggles to accept mortality provide the backdrop to “Marble’s” exploration of the tragedy of dying of an empty heart.
The drama contains adult themes and languages.
