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JULY 31-AUGUST 6, 2016
CHEERLEADING CONTEST SUNDAY - JULY 31
HARNESS RACING TUES & WED - AUG 2 & 3
HORSESHOE PITCH WEDNESDAY - AUG 3
DEMOLITION DERBY THURSDAY - AUG 4
SOUL’D OUT QUARTET FRIDAY - AUG 5
see our complete schedule at auglaizecountyfair.org
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Come explore our hidden treasures
elcome to Auglaize and Mercer Counties where there’s so
much to Discover! Take some
time to explore all that we have to offer and
we think you’ll agree that we are home to a
wonderful recreation destination.
Grand Lake St. Marys is just one of the
many attractions in our two-county area.
The lake itself features swimming, fishing,
boating, sailing and water skiing and is home
to Grand Lake St. Marys State Park, a premier campground.
Grand Lake St. Marys is also home to
the Governor’s Cup Regatta and to countless fishing tournaments all season long. The
Armstrong Air and Space Museum is the
Ohio Historical Society’s most popular attraction and highlights Wapakoneta native
Neil Armstrong’s achievements along with
a history of the NASA program. The Bicycle
Museum of America, found in New Bremen,
features bicycles of yesterday, today and
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tomorrow. Fort Recovery’s recreated fort
showcases the time when this part of Ohio
was settled.
You can also travel the land of the Cross
Tipped Churches, or wander the path
along the Miami Erie Canal as it meanders
through our part of the state. There
are festivals galore to explore —
almost every weekend during
the summer months. We have
restaurants waiting to host
you, small art galleries waiting to
“wow” you,
eclectic retail stores
waiting
to showcase their
unique
items and many residents waiting to welcome you.
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TracTor Square
Dancing & PullS
greaT FooD!
Legion Turtle Soup, Knights Fried Chicken,
Brats, Mets, Sausage & Cabbage Roll
Dinners, Pizza, Loaded Fries & Much More!
FEATURED ENTERTAINMENT
~ ALL WEEKEND ~
Team ROCK USA Extreme Breaking
PLUS.... Belgium Horse Wagon Rides, Bingo, Pony Rides, Laurie Tournoux
(sand sculptor), Roaming Bucky the Robot, Crafts, Valley Exotics, Petting Zoo,
Cincinnati Strolling Entertainment, The Fennig’s Wood Cut Outs,
Chainsaw Woodcarvings (featuring Tim & Mack Kuenning)
Free Admission, Parking & Entertainment
mscountryfest.com • 419-202-6255
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Table of Contents
Discover our hidden treasures
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Visitor Information
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Area Marinas and Camping
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Hotels/Motels
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Summer festivals _______________________________________10-16,19
Map of Grand Lake St. Marys State Park
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Lighthouses beckon lake visitors
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Explore the land of cross tipped churches
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Area Museums and Attractions
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Grand Lake St. Marys State Park
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Country Attractions
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Restaurant Guide
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Celina Farmers’ Market
Saturdays in downtown Celina
at Courthouse Square
9am-12n (May thru September)
For more info visit celinamercer.com
Taste of Celina Block Party
& Car Show
Friday, July 8th
5pm-10pm
downtown Celina
General Merchandise & Grocery 419-586-3777
Open 24 Hours
Optical Center - 419-584-0615
Mon.-Fri. 9am-9pm, Sat. 8am-8pm, Sun. 12pm - 5pm
Pharmacy - 419-586-6177
Mon.-Fri. 9am-7pm, Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 11am - 5pm
One Hour Photo Lab - 419-584-0672
Mon.-Sat. 9am-9pm, Sun. 10am - 8pm
WAL-MART® Super Center 1950 Haveman Rd., Celina, OH 45822
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Fort Loramie, OH
937-420-2327
Hours: Tues-Thurs 11-7
Fri 11-6 • Sat 9-3
Stop in and check out
our new arrivals!
Clothing - All Styles & Sizes
Including Plus Sizes
Scarves ~ Handbags ~ Wallets ~ Jewelry
We also have doTERRA Essential Oils!
Now Offering Online Shopping at http://small-town.shoptiques.com
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Visitor Information
Hospitals
Doctor’s Urgent Care
Joint Township District
Memorial Hospital
200 St. Clair St.
St. Marys, OH 45885
419-394-3335
Mercer County
Community Hospital
800 W. Main St.
Coldwater, OH 45828
419-678-2341
(located in the Community
Medical Center, operated by Mercer Health)
950 S. Main St.
Celina, OH 45822
419-586-1611
Hours: 6 p.m. to midnight
Monday-Friday and 3:30 p.m.
to midnight on weekends
and holidays.
Urgent Care
Grand Lake Health Urgent Care
(located at Joint Township District
Memorial Hospital)
419-394-3335
Hours: 5 p.m. to midnight Monday
through Friday and 10 a.m. to 10
p.m. on weekends and holidays.
Newspapers
The Evening Leader
102 E. Spring St.
St. Marys, OH 45885
419-394-7414
419-394-7202 (fax)
TheEveningLeader.com
Site of 2 Major Indian Battles!
Museum exhibits include:
➥ Large collection of prehistoric Indian artifacts
➥ Numerous artifacts from the 2 battles
➥ Anthony Wayne’s army
➥ 1790 Native Americans
➥ Treaty of Greenville
MUSEUM HOURS:
June, July, August - Daily 12-5pm
May & Sept. - Weekends 12-5pm
ADMISSION:
Adults $5
Children (Ages 6-12) $2
Children Under 6 Free
1 Fort Site Street/St. Rt. 49 & 119
Fort Recovery, Ohio 45846
419-375-4649
Tours by Appointment 419-375-4384
www.fortrecoverymuseum.com
Wapakoneta Daily News
520 Industrial Dr.
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
419-738-2128
WapakDailyNews.com
Radio Stations:
WCSM Radio 96.7 FM
1350 AM
P.O. Box 492
Celina, OH 45822
419-586-5133
419-586-3814 (fax)
WKKI Radio 94.3 FM
126 W. Fayette St.
Celina, OH 45822
419-586-7715
www.k943.com
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Marinas and Camping
Bayview Sun & Snow Marina
5350 Bayview Road
Celina, Ohio 45822
419-268-2726
bayview@bright.net
Service: Gasoline, vending machines, boat storage,
seasonal dock rentals, boat sales
Rental Equipment: Pedal boats
The Boathouse at Grand Lake
1112 S. Main St. • Celina, Ohio 45822
419-586-6657
boathouse@skynet.net • www.boatgrandlake.com
Services: Emergency/repair, gasoline, vending
machines, boat storage, new and used boat sales,
seasonal boat dock rentals.
D&W Marina
7001 Cottonwood Dr. • Celina, Ohio 45822
419-268-2280
Services: Gasoline, vending machines, boat storage,
seasonal dock rentals, boat sales
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Since 1848
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T h e O r i g i n a l R e c y cl e rs
“Original Recyclers”
Since 1848
“Fueling your vehicle from
used cooking oil”
The most common raw material for
biodiesel are virgin soybean oil, animal fats
and recycled vegetable oil.
Kozy Marina
8500 St. Rt. 703 East
Celina, Ohio 45822
419-394-8797
www.kozymarina.com
Services: Emergency/repair, gasoline, vending
machines, boat storage, day use docks, seasonal dock
rentals, boat sales
Ohio Marine, Inc.
205 Harbor Point Dr.
Celina, Ohio 45822
419-586-3185
ohmarine@bright.net
www.ohiomarine.com
Services: Emergency/repair, gasoline, vending
machines, boat storage, seasonal dock rentals, boat sales
Freedom Outdoors
215 Gordon Park Dr.
St. Marys, Ohio 45885
866-574-5600
www.freedomoutdoors.com
Services: Emergency/repair, gasoline, vending
machines, boat storage, day use docks, seasonal dock
rentals, bait and tackle and boat sales.
Rental Equipment: Jet skis, pontoons, pedal boats,
fishing boats, runabouts
Easy Campground
“The Secret to our Success”
The Sustainable Solution for Used Cooking Oil.
14338 Townline-Kossuth Rd.
St. Marys, Ohio 45885
419-394-3836
51 Electric Sites, Pets Permitted, Showers,
Flush Toilets, Dump Station, Horseshoes,
Volleyball, Restaurant, Snack Bar, Vending,
Camp Store, Storage, Firewood, Bottle Gas,
Playground, Picnic Tables, Recreation Hall,
Dancing. Tents, Campers, Truck Campers and
Motor Homes welcome.
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Glacier Hill Lakes
11675 Wapak-Freyburg Rd.
Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895
419-738-3005
419-738-9392 (fax)
ghl@watchtv.net • www.glacierhilllakes.com
Campground, RV
Grand Lake St. Marys State Park
834 Edgewater Dr.
St. Marys, Ohio 45885
419-394-2774
135 Electric Sites, 82 Non-Electric Sites, Beach, Boat
Docks, Pets Permitted, Showers, Laundry Facilities,
Flush Toilets, Dump Station, Boat Rental, Bike Rental,
Tennis Court, Volleyball Court, Horse Shoes, Miniature
Golf, Vending, CAmp Store, Firewood, Basketball
Court, Playground, Picnic Tables, Naturalist Programs,
Movies, Boat Tie-ups, Launch Ramps, Group Camp,
Boot Camp, Two Rent-a-Camps and one TeePee, two
Cedar Cabins. Tents, Campers, Truck Campers and
Motor Homes welcome.
Kozy Kampground
5134 It’s It Road
Celina, Ohio 45822
419-268-2275
585 Electric & Water Sites, 15 Non-Electric, 500 with
Electric, Water and Sewer, Boat Docks, Boat Ramps,
Pets Permitted, Showers, Flush Toilets, Dump Station,
Miniature Golf, Restaurant, Vending, Camp Store,
Storage, Firewood, Swimming Pool, Playground,
Picnic Tables, Recreation Hall. Tents, Campers, Truck
Campers, Motor Homes and Mobile Homes welcome.
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River Trail Campground
7712 Deep Cut Rd.
Mendon, Ohio 45862
419-795-1400
172 Electric Sites, 20 primitive sites, Pond, Swimming
Beach, Pets Permitted on Leash, City Water, Camp Store,
Playground, Horseshoes, Basketball, Volleyball, Picnic
Tables and Fire Rings. Remote Wooded Area.
Rustic Haven Campgrounds
284 Koehn Rd.
St. Marys, Ohio 45885
419-394-8089
200 Electric Sites, Beach, Boat Docks, Pets Permitted,
Showers, Flush Toilets, Dump Station, Restaurant Snack
Bar, Vending, Storage, Picnic Tables, Many Lots Leased
Annually. Tents, Campers, Truck Campers, Motor
Homes.
Wapakoneta KOA
14719 Cemetery Rd.
Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895
1-800-KOA-9872
419-738-6016
www.wapakonetakoa.com
Free “Wi-Fi Service,” 65-80 ft. pull-through sites,
big rigs welcome. Convenience store with souvenirs,
grocery items, RV supplies, 50, 20, 20 amp service,
propane sales/exchange tanks and on board, heated
swimming pool May-September. Movies and bingo in
our enclosed pavilion. Groups welcome-pavilion seats
up to 80, activities throughout the year, basketball,
volleyball, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard and mini golf,
game room and playground. ADA Family Bathroom/
Shower.
Mercer County Fairgrounds
1001 W. Market ST.
Celina, Ohio 45822
419-586-3239
www.mercercountyohiofair.com
500 Electric Sites, Pets Permitted, Dump Station,
Horseshoes, Picnic Tables, Campers, Truck Campers,
Motor Homes by reservation only.
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America’s Best Value Inn Celina
1421 State Route 703 East
Celina, OH 45822
419-586-4656
www.bcicelina.com
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America’s Best Value Inn St. Marys
1321 Celina Rd.
St. Marys, Oh 45885
419-394-2341
www.bvistmarys.com
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Best Western Wapakoneta Inn
1008 Lunar Dr.
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
419-738-2050
www.bestwestern.com/wapakonetainn
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Celina Motel
225 S. Main St.
Celina, OH 45822
419-586-2343
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2020 Holiday Dr.
Celina, OH 45822
www.hiexpress.com/celinaoh
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Knights Inn
1659 Wapak-Fisher Rd.
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
www.knightsinn.com/wapakoneta
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Quality Inn - St. Marys
1410 Commerce Drive
St. Marys, OH 45885
419-394-2710
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Romer’s Westlake Hotel Villas
1100 S. Main St.
Celina, OH 45822
419-584-1444
www.westlakevillas.com
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Super 8 Motel
1011 Lunar Dr.
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
www.super8.com/wapakoneta
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West Bank Inn
1055 W. Bank Rd.
Celina, OH 45822
419-584-3625
www.westbankinn.com
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Auglaize
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116 W. Auglaize
Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895
419-738-8004
Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-6
The Area’s Largest
Antique Mall, with over
200 Booths and Showcases!
no matter what you’re searching for,
no matter how many stars you’ve
found, we have what you need at a
price you can afford.
From Brochures to Books.
From Invites to Thank Yous.
From Posters to Business Cards.
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Home & Garden, Wrought Iron, Wicker & Hand-painted
Furniture, Purses, Jewelry, Fiestaware & MORE!
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Radio Controlled Cars - Boats - Planes - Parts &
Accesories - Trains - Plastic Models - Slot Car Sets Model Rockets - Laser Engraved - Plaques - Trophies
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Holiday Inn Express and Suites
1510 Saturday Drive
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
567-356-4151
www.hiexpress.com/wapakoneta
Dairy King & Motel
33 N. Main St.
Fort Loramie, OH 45845
937-295-2673
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Summer Festivals and Activities
Coldwater K of C Picnic — June 3-5
This annual picnic features fun for the entire family. The event opens on Friday with inflatables for the kids and live music featuring
Kaitlyn Schmidt and Steve Rosenbeck. Saturday has a full slate of activities including Mass
at Holy Trinity Church, a free co-ed corn hole
tournament as well as music by Night Fall. On
Sunday, a free kiddie tractor pull, euchre tournament and Jumbo Jenga will be featured. There
also will be pony rides, a talent show and music
by Danny and the Japes and Country Mile. For
more information, search Coldwater K of C Picnic on Facebook.
Kids Fishing Derby — June 4
The South Shore Sportsman Kids Fishing Derby will be held at Windy Point in Montezuma
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration for the event
begins at 9am. The event is free for those who
are 3 to 14 years old. There will be a ton of great
prizes up for grabs. Lunch for the participants
and bait will be provided.
Holy Rosary Festival — June 10-12
The Holy Rosary Festival, which takes place
on the grounds of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
in St. Marys, is among the first of the region’s
events. Live music will be offered throughout
the weekend in addition to kids rides and games.
There will be a slew of food and beverage vendors as well as a cake wheel and other activities
throughout the weekend.
Chickasaw Community Picnic — June 10-12
This annual event has an action-packed slate
scheduled for 2016. Friday will see a volleyball
tournament as well as a performance by WiFive.
Saturday features a 5K run/walk, talent show
and a big wheel race. Musical acts include Kyle
Koesters with Karma’s Pawn closing out the festivities on Saturday night. Sunday features free
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Lake Improvement Association’s Summer
face painting, a firemen’s challenge as well as a
Kick-off — June 18
kiddie tractor pull. Chicken dinners also will be
The LIA will host its annual summer kick-off
available to the crowd for purchase. The money
drawing will be held Sunday night. For more along the east bank of Grand Lake St. Marys.
information, search Chickasaw Park Board on This all-day event features a ton of activities
for the entire family. Kids games and activities
Facebook.
will be on site as will a slew of food and beverZuma Days — June 16-18
age options. A color run also accompanies the
Held at Zuma Park in Montezuma, Zuma event. There also will be games and activities for
Days offers a variety of fun for the entire fam- adults. Live music also will entertain the crowd.
ily. On Thursday, Grovehill will take the stage to For more information, visit LakeImprovement.
entertain festival goers. Friday will see the T-102 com.
County Star Playoffs and Saw Creek will close
the festival on Saturday. There also will be a 5K
on Saturday as well as a one mile fun run. In addition to live music, plenty of tasty food will be
on display throughout the festival.
Rockford Community Days — June 17-19
This annual festival takes place during Fathers Day weekend. Proceeds from the festival
help the community to make improvements to
Shaner’s Park. Highlights of the festival include
inflatable kids rides, a variety of food and beverage options and free entertainment. Other activities include volleyball, kickball, auctions and
raffles. There also are fireworks and a car show
as part of the festival’s lineup. For more information, visit RockfordAlive.com.
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Buckland Fireman’s Jamboree — June 18
This event is an annual fundraiser for Buckland’s volunteer fire department. It is packed
with good food and entertainment throughout the evening. Brother Believe Me will be the
featured act this year. There will be a chicken
barbecue, a 5K as well as a reverse raffle tickets.
Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the
festival. There also will be plenty of kids games,
including a kids ten and a bounce house.
Maria Stein Countryfest — June 24-26
Full of free entertainment, Maria Stein Countryfest has something for everyone throughout
the weekend. Friday’s schedule includes a craft
show, volleyball tournament as well as the Western Ohio Garden Tractor Pullers Association.
Empty Tank will take the stage on Friday night
for all to enjoy. Saturday includes a punt, pass
and kick competition, a cruise in and dodgeball
tournament. There also will be tractor square
dancing and go kart racing. Karma’s Pawn will
close out the evening on the stage. Sunday’s
events include a 5K run/walk, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament and the 82nd annual pilgrimage. There also will be bingo, a diaper derby and
Challenger League baseball. Nashville Crush
will hit the stage Sunday afternoon. There also
will be rides and a variety of food and beverages
for the whole family the enjoy throughout the
weekend. For more information, visit MSCountryfest.com.
St. Henry Community Picnic — July 1-3
Taking place during the July 4 weekend, this
annual festival features a variety of activities
for all ages. The picnic features live musical acts
from the region’s most popular bands throughout the weekend. The picnic typically features
a car show, 5K run/walk as well as dodgeball
and a talent show. Chicken dinners also will be
available for purchase in addition to a variety
of other food and beverage options. This year,
Sawcreek has been confirmed to perform on SatFreedom Days Picnic — July 1-3
urday. For more information, search St. Henry
The Freedom Days Picnic, held in Celina at Community Picnic on Facebook.
Lake Shore Park, offers visitors a chance to enjoy food, fellowship and fun while celebrating
New Knoxville Fourth of July
the Fourth of July holiday. There are activities
Celebration — July 2-3
for children and adults alike at the event. The
New Knoxville Community Park is the home
annual Freedom Days 5K Run is among one of of this annual Fourth of July celebration — an
the best in the region. Visitors also will have the event put on by the New Knoxville Community
opportunity to sample food and beverages from Park Association. In addition to fun and music,
a handle of vendors. Live music rocks the park the festival includes a classic car cruise-in, kids
throughout the weekend. Another Round and games and raffles. The annual Woody A. Piehl
Nashville Crush will perform on July 1; Section Wooden Bat Softball Tournament all weekend.
Ate, Michelle Romary, Band 5 and Country Mile The weekend also features an annual New
will perform on July 2; and Parrots of the Ca- Knoxville vs. New Bremen Little League game
ribbean and Rare Earth will perform on July 3. for fifth and sixth graders. Live music will be
The annual fireworks show will take place at 10 featured throughout the weekend and will lead
p.m. July 2 and a veterans salute will take place up to one of the region’s best fireworks displays.
from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. July 3. For more informa- For more information, search New Knoxville
tion, visit FreedomDaysPicnic.com.
Community Park Association on Facebook.
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St. Joe Festival — July 3-4
The St. Joe Festival is always one of the best
festival of the summer. Taking over the Auglaize County Fairgrounds, the St. Joe Festival
offers fun for all ages. July 3 will feature the Indorphines playing in the beer garden. Rides and
a variety of food and beverage offerings will be
available starting at 3 p.m.
The lineup for July 4 begins with the Firecracker 5K Run/Walk, which always draws a
large crowd.
In addition to a cake wheel, 50/50 and kids
games, the festival offers a variety of food vendors. There also is a grand sizzler drawing,
which includes $50,000 in prizes being handed
out during the festival.
There is an AM Vets poker run and the Cincinnati Circus will be on hand to entertain
the crowd. The Freedom Train will be offering
rides and Red Dragon Laser Tag games will run
throughout the day. DJ Bill Brady will be playing
all the hits in the beer garden. The community
fireworks will begin at 10:30 p.m July 4. For more
information, call 419-738-2115.
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Cridersville Fireman’s Jamboree — July 8-9
The Cridersville Fireman’s Jamboree is one of
the marque events in the village of Cridersville
every year. In addition to offering good food and
fun to locals, the event serves as a fundraiser for
the department. The action kicks off Friday with
a classic car show as well as a performance by
Haywired. Saturday’s schedule features the seventh annual 5K run/walk, games on the midway
as well as a parade. New this year, War Wrestling will stage a show in front of the village hall.
Brother Believe Me will bring the night to a close
in the entertainment tent. The grand prize drawing will be held at 11:15 p.m. Saturday. For more
information, visit VillageOfCridersville.com.
Summer Moon Festival — July 13-17
The Wapakoneta Summer Moon Festival is
set to take over downtown Wapakoneta and the
Armstrong Air and Space Museum July 13-17.
The festival kicks off on Wednesday with the
Miss Summer Moon Festival scholarship pageant and continues the rest of the week. Exploit
will be performing on Thursday night. There is
a car show on Friday as well as a performance
by The Staples Trio. Food and drink vendors
will offer a variety of tasty treats and beverages.
Saturday features performances by Minor Blues,
Hipnotix and Nashville Crush. In addition to a
events downtown, the Armstrong Air and Space
Museum will have a slew of activities scheduled
for the weekend. For more information, visit
Wapakoneta.com.
Celina IC Festival — July 15-17
This festival is put on by Immaculate Conception Parish in Celina and features three days
of fun, food and fellowship. It includes a prize
raffle totaling more than $55,000 worth of prizes
to the winners. Kids games, rides, a cake wheel
and other raffles are offered throughout the
weekend. Card sharks will have the opportunity to put their skills to the test in high stakes
poker. Hungry festival goers will have plenty of
food and beverage vendors available to sample
as well. A DJ will spin the latest tunes for all
the enjoy on Friday. Saturday’s lineup features
a cornhole tournament, a student band and the
T102 Country Star Playoffs. Exploit will bring
things to a close Saturday night. Sunday’s slate
features a cruise in as well as a performance by
Neal Kerns, a guitar soloist. Ryan Lakes and the
Heartaches will bring the festival to a close. For
more information, visit Celina-IC.org/IC-Festival.
Celina Lake Festival — July 22-24
The Celina Lake Festival brings visitors to Lake
Shore Park, which is near the banks of Grand
Lake St. Marys. The three-day event features a
variety of activities for children and adults alike.
A large craft show pairs vendors with shoppers
looking for handcrafted items. A classic car show
and cruise in will leave automobile enthusiasts
entertained for hours on Friday, in addition to
the Amphicar splash. Live music and entertainment will be offered throughout the weekend
with the annual parade through town taking
Kozy Kamp Ground &
KOZY KAMPER and MARINA SALES
“ON OHIO’S OTHER GREAT LAKE”
On Grand Lake • Celina, Ohio • Mercer County
5134 It’s It Rd. Celina, OH 45822
Office: (419) 268-2275 HOMe: (419) 268-2277
KOZY MARINA: (419) 394-8797
fax: (419) 268-2276 • kozykamp@bright.net
Located At The Corner of It’s It Road and St. Rt. 703,
1/2 mile off US 127 4 miles South of Celina, OH
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NewSong will perform at the Auglaize County Fair.
Auglaize County Fair — July 31 through
Aug. 6
The Auglaize County Fair is the centerpiece of
the summer festival season and takes place at the
Auglaize County Fairgrounds. Each year, thousands of people go through the turnstiles and
New Bremen Firemen’s Picnic — July 23
take in all the fair has to offer. From 4-H auctions
This year marks the 95th year of the New Bre- and projects to a lively entertainment tent and
men Firemen’s Picnic. The event, which takes grandstand fun, the Auglaize County Fair offers
place at the Crown Pavilion, is the longest run- a unique array of fun for everyone. The Auglaize
ning picnic in Auglaize County. It serves as a County Junior Fair King and Queen Coronation
major fundraiser for the department and helps takes place on Aug. 1 as well as a high school
offset the cost of equipment and vehicles. Live band show in the grandstands. Harness racing
music, whiffle ball, corn hole, bingo and a wood tops the schedule for Aug. 2 and 3 while a decarving auction highlight the schedule. There is molition derby takes center stage on Aug. 4. The
is plenty of food and drink for those looking to popular regional band The Earthquakers hit the
enjoy a summer evening. For more information, entertainment tent on Aug. 4 with The Naked
visit NewBremen.com/events/firemen’s-picnic.
Karate Girls taking the stage on Aug. 5. NewSong will perform in front of the grandstand at 8
Uniopolis Fireman’s Picnic — July 29-30
p.m. Aug. 5.
This annual event serves as one of the major
Nashville Crush will rock the tent on Aug. 6.
fundraisers for the Uniopolis Fire Department. The NTPA Tractor Pull also will headline a busy
Friday night will feature a car show and cruise Aug. 6 at the fairgrounds. For more information,
in as well as a quarter auction. Saturday is the visit AuglaizeCountyFair.org.
main event and will offer free inflatable for the
kids, Bingo and raffles. Chicken dinners will be
Coldwater Community Picnic — Aug. 4-7
available for purchase as well as other food and
The Coldwater Community Picnic will feabeverage options, including hamburgers and ture the theme of “Don’t Stop Believing — an
tenderloins.
80s flashback” this year. The Midway will once
center stage on Saturday. Erastus Band will hit
the stage on Friday. An AC/DC tribute band will
perform on Saturday. Saturday also will feature
a car show in downtown Celina. For more information, visit LakeFestival.com.
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again feature a variety of popular kids rides and
games. Romer’s Catering will offer chicken dinners for sale on Sunday. The festival offers a coloring contest, a talent show a 5K run as well as a
variety of other activities throughout the weekend. Larry Knapke and Hank Schwieterman
will serve as the grand marshals of the annual
parade. For more information, visit ColdwaterPicnic.com.
St. Marys SummerFest — Aug. 11-14
Taking place in Memorial Park in downtown
St. Marys, SummerFest packs a lot of action
into the weekend. The festival kicks off with
the opening ceremony at 6:45 p.m. Thursday
followed by Supper and Sounds in the Park.
SummerFest is widely known for having some
of the best live entertainment in the region. On
Friday, Dayton-based Ithika takes the stage in
the entertainment tent. Saturday will see 1988
hit the entertainment tent while Another Round
will bring things to a close on Sunday. The annual parade will return Saturday afternoon and
will take over Spring Street. The dog/pet show
will return to SummerFest. One of the new attractions — an Obliteration station — will give
people a chance to test their agility and reflexes.
A euchre tournament will replace the pool tournament this year. There also will be a community expo as well. For more information, visit
StMarysSummerFest.com.
Mercer County Fair — Aug. 12-18
The Mercer County Fair is set to take over the
Mercer County Fairgrounds Aug. 12-18. In addition to 4-H livestock and other projects, the fair
offers a unique blend of fun and entertainment
for all ages. Kids rides and games dominate the
landscape but there also is plenty of entertainment for adults. Gary Allan will top the live performance at the fair by taking the stage at 8 p.m.
Aug. 12 for a show in the grandstands. For more
information, visit MercerCountyFair.com.
Bremenfest — Aug. 19-21
Bremenfest takes place along the banks of
the Miami and Erie Canal in downtown New
Bremen. The festival opens at 6:30 p.m. Friday
with the opening ceremony at the Crown Pavilion followed by the crowning of Little Miss
Bremenfest and Miss Bremenfest. The Bremenfest 5K will take place Friday night. The Phillip
Fox Band will take the stage at the Crown Pavilion Friday night. Saturday features a slew of
activities including the annual chili cook-off and
mud volleyball tournaments. Brother Believe
Me will close things out in the Crown Pavilion
on Saturday. On Sunday, the annual Bremenfest
parade tops the agenda as well as a dodgeball
tournament. Saw Creek closes out the evening
at the Crown Pavilion. For more information,
visit Bremenfest.com.
Waynestock — Aug. 20
Waynestock, a Christian music event put on
by Wayne Street United Methodist Church, will
return at 2 p.m. Aug. 20 at Skip Baughman Stadium. The event is free to the public. There will
be a free will donation to benefit the Mercer
County House of Hope and the District 8 Fellowship of Christian Athletes. This year’s lineup
includes Unspoken, About a Mile, Jordan Feliz,
Lori Triplett, City of Bright, St. Paul’s Sunday
School Band and Awaken Band. For more information, visit WaynestockLivingForTheRock.
com.
Fryburg Homecoming — Sept. 4
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Grand Lake St. Marys State Park
834 Edgewater Drive
St. Marys, OH 45885
(419) 394-3611 - Main Office
(419) 394-2774 - Camp Store
(419) 394-2692 - FAX
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gion for its famous mock turtle soup. The soup
is cooked in a large kettle over an open flame.
The festival also offers tasty chicken noodle
soup for those who want another option. There
will be kids rides and games, a kiddie tractor
pull, bingo as well as hourly raffle prize drawings. The $1,000 cash prize will be drawn later in
the night. The even serves as a fundraiser for St.
John Catholic Church in Fryburg.
New Bremen Pumpkinfest — Sept. 23-24
This festival, which takes place at the Crown
Pavilion in New Bremen, is the perfect fall festival. What started out as a giant pumpkin contest
has transformed into a festival that now spans
two days and has something for everyone. Friday offers visitors a chance to take in live music
and sample offerings from food and beverage
vendors.
Adam Ranly will perform followed by What
She Said. On Saturday, the artisan showcase
opens and offers visitors a chance to browse
handcrafted items from a slew of vendors. There
are activities for children and live music inside
the pavilion throughout the day. 4th Day Echo,
Kaitlyn Schmidt and Between 4DE and SC
Breaks Saw Creek will hit the main stage Saturday night. For more information, visit NewBremenPumpkinfest.com.
Grand Lake St. Marys Marathon/
Half Marathon — Sept. 24
This marquee event returns of its third year.
Come to St. Marys and Celina to cheer on the
more than a thousand participants in this race.
The full marathon starts and ends in Celina
while the half marathon will end in downtown
St. Marys. There will be activities planned at
both ending locations.
Wapak Wingfest — Sept. 24
Wing chefs from across the region will converge on the Wapakoneta American Legion Post
to do battle at the 15th annual Wapak Wingest.
Vendors will be in attendance serving up their
best offerings to hungry visitors.
The event features music throughout the day
as well as a poker run. College football will be
shown throughout the day, leading up to the
winners being crowned. There will be 50/50
drawings as well. For more information, visit
Wingfest.org.
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Minster Oktoberfest — Sept. 30 through
Oct. 2
Held in Centennial Park, Minster’s Oktoberfest highlights the area’s rich German heritage.
The festival kicks off Friday with the opening
of food and beverage tents as well as one of the
largest arts and crafts displays in the region. Live
music from the gazebo and Spass Platz highlight
the evening’s festivities. Saturday starts with the
Little Miss Oktoberfest and Miss Oktoberfest.
The opening ceremony will be held at noon on
Saturday. St. Augustine’s Church will host a celebration mass highlighting the village’s German
heritage. Live music will be offered throughout
the day. Sunday will see the return of the annual
Oktoberfest 10K and parade through the village.
For more information, visit MinsterOktoberfest.
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Lighthouses greet lake visitors
It is extremely unusual for an inland
lake to have a lighthouse.
Amazingly,
Grand Lake St. Marys
has three.
The largest and oldest of the lake’s lighthouses was built in
1923 and is listed on
the National Registry
of Historic Places. It
is located in a private
resåidential area on the
north shore of the lake,
about midway across
the lake. Because it is
on private property,
it can only be seen up
close by the public
from out on the water
itself.
The lighthouse is
an architectural copy
of the famous Eddystone
Lighthouse
that is located on the
English Channel just
off the coast of Cornwall, England. It has a
guardrail surrounding
a circular base of 10foot high stone. Sitting
on top of this base is a
40-foot high concrete
shaft, topped by a glass
and bronze dome that
houses the light beacon. Today, the lighthouse is primarily ornamental.
The second of the
lake’s lighthouses is
located on the lake at
the south end of Main
Street in Celina. It was
built by the Celina Rotary Club in 1986. This
lighthouse structure is
stucco over brick. The
beacon top is copper
over yellow pine. The
beacon light comes on
each evening to beckon
those on the lake who
are headed to Celina.
The final lake light-
house was built on private property on the
south side of the lake
at Behm’s Landing. Be
sure to check out all
three special inland
lighthouses on your
next trip to Grand Lake
St. Marys.
Explore the land of Cross-Tipped Churches
While visiting Auglaize and Mercer Counties,
take a drive through the area to see the beautiful, historic churches. The region is known as
“Land of the Cross-Tipped Churches,” and is
home to many of these beautiful buildings.
Between 1869 and 1915 a large number of
churches, rectories, convents and schools were
built throughout the countryside of west central
Ohio. The churches were distinctive in that they
were all identified by towering spires topped by
crosses.
In 1979, over 64 buildings representing this
period of history were placed on the National
Register of Historic Places. Over the years, a
few of these have disappeared. Today, many of
these communities are seeking to preserve the
remaining structures and the heritage and family values they represent.
While touring come see:
• The important cultural and social landscape of
the region and the sites that they were placed
on the National Register of Historic Places.
• The original Mother Church of the region.
• Remnants of the Miami-Erie Canal that
brought the settlers to America’s First Frontier.
• The second largest collection of Holy Relics in
North America.
• The Maria Stein Heritage Museum - the only
museum dedicated to interpreting the history
of this rich area.
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Area Museums and attractions
The Armstrong Air and Space Museum
Named in honor of astronaut Neil Armstrong, a Wapakoneta native, the museum
chronicles Ohioans’ contributions to the history of flight. Exhibits include the Gemini VIII
spacecraft, the airplane Neil Armstrong flew
as a student, spacesuits, and a moon rock. The
massive dome houses the Astro Theater, which
features regular half-hour films. Visitors will
also have the opportunity to test themselves
on three space simulators.
Auglaize County Historical Society
The Daniel Mooney Museum
Built in 1876 as the home of Major Charles
Hipp, a former Civil War officer, this newly remodeled historical museum once belonged to
Daniel Mooney, a former ambassador to Paraguay. Early Auglaize history is represented
here with many artifacts and photos.
Wapakoneta Museum
The Wapakoneta Local History Museum
is housed in the original First Presbyterian
Church built in 1861-1862, the oldest Protestant
church in Auglaize County. The structure is architecturally as well as historically significant,
and is today home to many historical items col-
lected from Wapakoneta and Auglaize County.
Bicycle Museum of America
The Bicycle Museum of America has been
in New Bremen, Ohio since 1997. The museum
displays over 300 bicycles, the core of which
were the Schwinn family collection formerly
displayed at the Navy Pier in Chicago. With its
total collection numbering over 600 bicycles,
the Bicycle Museum of America is the largest
private collection in the world open to the public. Have your picture taken atop a big wheel
bicycle, a fun stop for young and old alike.
Buckland Historical Museum
The museum is located within the Buckland
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Community Center at 306 N. Main St. Call 419657-6569 for tour information.
Cridersville Historical Museum
The 1890 church depicts the history of the
town and the surrounding area. The log home
was built in 1836 by Daniel Bousher, one of
the earliest pioneer families in the Cridersville
area. It is furnished to represent the pioneer
lifestyle of the 1830s and 1840s.
Fort Recovery State Museum
Fort Recovery is the site of two of the most
dramatic Indian battles in American history. Museum features Wayne soldiers, a lifelike warrior, battle descriptions and one of
the largest Indian artifact collections on display in Ohio. On the grounds are two reconstructed blockhouses, a connecting stockade
and the Greenville Treaty Line marker. A 103
foot monument stands to remember the 900plus soldiers who died here and an oak tree
to remember the Native Americans. Other attractions are a log home, blacksmith shop, historical walkway, local walk-by museum and a
state park.
The Langsdon Gem & Mineral Collection
Rock hounds take note of this fabulous gem
and mineral collection on display to the public.
The Mercer County District Library in Celina
exhibits the collection consisting of 661 samples from all over the world. The specimens are
housed in 12 custom built cabinets located in
the center of the library. The collection was donated to the library by Ron and Ruth Langsdon
on the basis that it be continually displayed
to the public. Each sample is labeled with the
mineral type and place of origin. Examples of
minerals displayed are: apophyllite, stibnite,
pyrite, galena, and purple amethyst. Displayed
in brightly lit cases, the minerals sparkle and
gleam with a life of their own. The library offers classes and group tours by prior arrangement with Professor Ken Strickland who is the
curator of the collection. The library is open
six days a week with a variation in hours from
summer to winter. Call ahead for library hours
of service or to request a program or tour.
Lockkeeper’s House
Visitors Center
Stop by the Lockkeepers House Visitors Center to learn about the history of this waterway.
Built as a replica of the Lockkeepers House that
stood on the site for nearly 100 years, the Visi-
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tors Center is a great place to begin your visit
to the canal. The visitors center features displays, photos and other information about the
canal, its construction and the impact it had on
the development of western Ohio. It is located
adjacent to Lock One Park in downtown New
Bremen. It is handicap accessible with public
restrooms and is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to
11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Traversing 249 miles from Cincinnati to Toledo, Irish and German immigrants labored
from 1825 to 1845 to complete the canal, which
improved transportation and commerce for
the western portion of the state. Much of the
canal in this area is intact with many historic
structures, bridges and aqueducts along the
way. The towpath along Ohio 66 from Minster
to Lock 14 north of St. Marys is a great place to
walk and enjoy nature’s beauty. Designated a
state Scenic Byway.
Maria Stein Heritage Museum
This museum, housed in a convent building of the early 1900s, holds treasures from the
area’s past, as well as of convent life. Featuring information and artifacts on the settlement
of the area as well as the religious orders who
served the early settlers, the museum is located in the upper floor of the National Marion
Shrine of the Holy Relics.
Mercer County Historical Museum
This museum chronicles the past 200 years
of Mercer County area life. Also known as the
Riley House, the museum contains genealogical materials and many books of local history.
Open Houses with Special Exhibits are held
throughout the year, e.g. Prehistoric Artifacts;
Antique Guns; Post Cards; Sports Hall of Fame,
etc.
Over two dozen Western Ohio and Mercer
County Local History Books have been printed
by the Historical Society. A weekly newspaper column is written by Joyce Alig, President,
who has the best Archival Collection of Mercer
County History in existence.
Minster Historical Museum
The Minster Historical Society maintains a
museum of local artifacts and the members are
active in promoting and preserving Minster’s
heritage.
New Bremen Historical Museum
In the early days of the Miami and Erie Canal in New Bremen, what was later referred to
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as the “Thompson House” was the lockkeeper’s house and New Bremen’s major overnight
lodging establishment. It was the job of the
lockkeeper to keep canal boat traffic moving
through the lock. The original lockkeeper’s
house stood on the west bank of lock one until
April 1968 when it was destroyed in a practice
session for the New Bremen and other area Fire
Departments. The foundation of the house was
uncovered during the renovation of Lock One
in 2006. The Village of New Bremen, MECCA,
Chamber of Commerce and the New Bremen
Historic Association combined efforts to reconstruct a Lockkeeper’s House on the same
site as the old one.
New Knoxville Historical Museum
A lovely 19th century home is the site of
the New Knoxville Historical Society’s extensive collection of artifacts and photographs.
This museum maintains and displays items
of historic information and interest pertaining to the lives and accomplishments of the
German ancestry of New Knoxville and surrounding rural area.
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Shanes Crossing
Historical Museum
The Shanes Crossing Historical Society was
formed in 1995 to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the town of Shanesville. Anthony
Shane plotted the town on part of his Land
Grant, on the north side of the St. Marys River. The town was later called Shanes Crossing and in 1890 the Post Office changed the
name to Rockford.
In the fall of 2005, the society was able to
obtain the former Rockford Lumber Company store and have remodeled it. The town has
moved their offices into part of it.
The main showroom is now the SCHS
museum and over the past few months, the
members have collected and placed town
historical items on display.
Uniopolis Historical Museum
The museum, constructed in 1875 as a United Brethren Church, had been the Town Hall
since 1900. The Uniopolis Historical Society
is the most recently organized in the county.
This is a “museum in the making.” It will
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Grand Lake St. Marys State Park
Originally constructed as a feeder reservoir
for the Miami-Erie Canal, Grand Lake St. Marys
was for many years recognized as the largest
man-made reservoir in the world. The 13,500acre lake is the gateway to swimming, boating,
camping and fishing in one of Ohio’s oldest state
parks. There are nearly 52 miles of shoreline
which today offer a variety of recreational
activities for the entire family. Grand Lake St.
Marys provides numerous opportunities for
picnicking, fishing, boating and camping.
Boating
• Boats of unlimited horsepower are permitted
on the 13,500-acre lake
• 8 state-operated launch ramps provide access
to the lake
• Several private launch ramps also exist along
the shallow shoreline
• Seasonal dock rentals are available, call the
park office for information
• 300 foot no-wake zone has been established
and is enforced around the lake’s 52 miles of
shoreline
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• The state wildlife refuge, located on the
southwest corner, is off limits to boats at all
times
The lake is open-zoned for skiing and there
are no limits on horsepower for power boating.
There are eight state-operated launch ramps as
well as a number of private launch ramps, which
are located at the many marinas around the
lake. Boats and personal water crafts can also
be rented at many of the marinas. Grand Lake
St. Marys has also been heralded by many as a
Summer Hours: June-August
Mon-Fri: 9am-7pm
Sat: 10am-2pm
Winter Hours:
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
Sat: 10am-2pm
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sailing paradise. Boat dock rentals are available
through the Grand Lake St. Marys State Park
office. Call 419-394-3611 for more information.
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in scenic areas around the lake
• 4 picnic shelters can be reserved online or by
calling 866-644-6727
Although hard to imagine, at one time the Grand
Lake St. Marys region was part of a vast forest
Fishing
• Year-round fishing offers crappie, bass, bluegill, wilderness that stretched from the Allegheny
Mountains of Pennsylvania to the prairies of
walleye and yellow perch
Illinois. Today, in place of this forest are fields of
• Valid Ohio fishing license is required
Fishing is a year-round affair on Grand corn, soybeans and wheat
In addition to forests, pre-settlement Ohio
Lake St. Marys. The lake’s waters, which warm
quickly in the spring, activate a healthy large- contained large prairies and wetlands. The land
mouth bass population and create large catches which now lies beneath St. Marys reservoir was
of crappie and blue gill. The lake is considered once a vast wet prairie. Today, the park contains
to be one of the finest “pan-fishing” lakes in the varying habitats including woodlands, wetlands,
state and is also home to a good population of and prairies in addition to the surrounding
yellow perch and catfish. Since 1999, walleye croplands
Grand Lake St. Marys lies along one of the
fry and fingerlings have been stocked in Grand
country’s major migration routes. Water birds
Lake St. Marys.
Anglers can call the Auglaize and Mercer using the lake as a resting stop include Canada
Counties Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800- geese, ducks, grebes, swans, egrets, loons, herons,
cormorants and ospreys. Many ducks, geese and
860-4726 for a fishing report.
heron also nest here. Bald eagles, magnificent
birds long absent from the area, have again nested
Camping
on the southwest corner of the lake at the wildlife
• 176 electric sites, including some full hook-up
refuge. Other animals of the park include fox
sites
squirrel, mink, raccoon, beaver, coyote, white• 28 non-electric sites
• Facilities include flush toilets, laundry, showers tailed deer and many others
and a dump station.
• Pets are permitted except for the area in and
around the Getaway Rentals
• Free WiFi access is available at the camp store
to registered campers
• Separate swimming beach, boat launch and
boat docks/tie-ups are available to registered
campers
• Seasonal naturalist programs are offered on
weekends Memorial Day through Labor Day
• Full-service camp store loans games, fishing
and sporting equipment to registered campers
• Bike rentals and miniature golf course
Swimming
• 4 public swimming beaches as well as other
swimming areas provided for boaters
• Swimming is permitted during daylight hours
only
• Swim at your own risk & be sure to keep an eye
on the kids
• Pets are NOT permitted on swimming beaches
Picnicking
• 9 Picnic areas with tables and grills are located
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Country Attractions
Barry Farm
20086 Mudsock Rd. Wapakoneta, OH 45895
419-228-4640
Open all year: Daily 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. or by
appointment.
Pickles, relish, salsas, dried foods; farm and cannery
tours by appointment. Apples, black raspberries,
blackberries, Jams and Jellies, pears.
Coldwater Creek Alpacas
5254 Younger Rd. Celina, OH 45822
419-678-8621
Stop by to see these peaceful, beautiful animals.
Check out the Coldwater Creek Alpaca Store
for items made from their soft f leece. Call for an
appointment.
St. Marys Farmers Market
Ohio 703 (West) St. Marys, OH 45885
Every Saturday beginning the Saturday after
Memorial Day and ending in late September from
9 a.m. to noon next to Dave’s BBQ in St. Marys.
Offerings vary, annuals, fruits, vegetables, meats,
spices and baked goods.
Ever Green Tree Farm
15273 Lambert Rd. St. Marys, OH 45885
419-394-8202
Open Nov. - Dec., Monday-Friday 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.,
Saturday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Blue Spruce, cut-your-own, Scotch Pine,
shaking, tree baling.
Green Thumb Farm Market
04247 Southland Rd. New Bremen, OH 45869
419-753-2456
Open May: Daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
June 1 -Sept. 15: Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sept. 16 - Oct. 28: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - Dark,
Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Annuals, apples, asparagus, beans, bedding plants,
beets, black raspberries, blackberries, blueberries,
broccoli, cabbage, cantaloupe, celery, cherries, cider,
cucumbers, Eggs, grapes, greens, herbs, honey,
Jams and Jellies, lettuce, melons, onions, peaches,
pears, peas, peppers, perennials, plums, potatoes,
pumpkins, red raspberries, rhubarb, squash,
strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, trees, turnips,
watermelon, zucchini.
Jutte’s Fruit Farm & Landscaping
3460 St. Rt. 49 Fort Recovery, OH 45846
419-375-2304
Open June - July: Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. - Noon
August - October: Daily 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Bedding plants, cantaloupe, melons, peaches,
pumpkins, shrubs, strawberries, sweet corn,
tomatoes, trees, watermelon
Kaufman’s Backyard Gardens
307 N. Westminster St. Waynesfield, OH 45896
419-568-9461
Open April - December: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 7
p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday Noon - 5 p.m.
Annuals, apples, baked goods, balled & burlap,
beans, bedding plants, beets, black raspberries,
blackberries, broccoli, cabbage, cantaloupe,
carrots, celery, cherries, cider, cucumbers, dried
f lowers, eggplant, eggs, greens, herbs, honey, Jams
"Area's
Largest
Selection of
Ready-made
Frames"
“We
Frame
To
Please”
We Do It All:
• Mat Cutting •
• Glass Cutting •
• Mounting •
• Backing •
• Stretching •
Frames and Such
93 E. 4th St. Minster, OH
419-628-3614
Hours: M-W-F 9:30-5:30; T 12:00-8:00; Sat 9:30-12:30
Closed Thurs-Sun
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Open mid-September to early November. Call for days
and hours. They do accommodate groups and also
persons with disabilities. They offer a wonderful corn
maze each year, hayrides, farm animals and fire rings for
wiener/marshmallow roasts.
Niekamp Farm & Flea Market
6133 Olding Rd. St. Henry, OH 45822
419-925-5208
Open all year: Daily 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
Holiday open house in late November. Harvest Days
in October. Annuals, apples, baked goods, beans,
Blue Spruce, broccoli, cabbage, cantaloupe, carrots,
cauliflower, celery, cherries, cider, cucumbers, Douglas
Fir, eggs, Fraser Fir, grapes, honey, Jams and Jellies,
lettuce, maple syrup, melons, onions, peppers, potatoes,
pumpkins, radishes, Scotch Pine, strawberries, sweet
corn, tomatoes, watermelon, zucchini.
Coupon
10% OFF*
Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials • Take-Out Available
Full Bar Available • Sunday Liquor Sales
111 E. Bank Rd. • St. Marys OH • 419-394-9884
*Cannot be combined with any other offer. Must present coupon Cannot be applied towards alcohol.
Expires 8/31/16
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Wapakoneta Farmers Market
Downtown at Heritage Park
419-738-5725
Open June - October: Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Special activities are planned throughout the season,
call for details. Annuals, apples, baked goods, beans,
beets, black raspberries, blackberries, broccoli, cabbage,
cantaloupe, carrots, cider, cucumbers, Eggs, herbs,
honey, Jams and Jellies, lettuce, maple syrup, melons,
onions, peaches, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins,
radishes, red raspberries, rhubarb, squash, strawberries,
sweet corn, tomatoes, turnips, watermelon, zucchini
Whitney Educational Farm
19631 St. Marys River Rd. St. Marys 45885
419-394-2000
The Whitney family has farmed the area for over 100
years and has put together a wonderful educational
experience for children (and adults). Learn about farm
animals and crops to understand where our food, fuel
and many household items originate. Also on site, a
museum packed with equipment and items used in
farms of yesteryear. By appointment only.
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AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD
308 E. Market St., Celina, OH 45822
419-586-4500
Sun.-Thurs. 11am-9:30pm
Fri. & Sat. 11am-10:30pm
- Carryouts Available SUNDAY LIQUOR SALES
ALL DAY
Happy Hour 2-5
Monday - Thursday
Outdoor Patio
Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials
Appetizers - Quesadillas - Fajitas - Burritos - Enchiladas
Chimichangas- Tacos- Fish Tacos - Taquitos - Chalupas
Taco Salad - Nachos - Vegetarian Meals - Combination Platters
Children’s Menu - Desserts - Full Bar - Specialty Margaritas
AND MORE!
117 S. Main, St. Marys
Mike & Tammy Cool, Owners
419-394-0130
coolslockerroompizza.com
Lunch Box Special $6.00
Any Sub, 1/4lb Cheeseburger, Hamburger, Fish or Fried Bologna
Lays Chips, Cookie, & Can of Pop
REGULAR PIZZA
Size
9”
12”
SPECIALTY PIZZA
Size
9"
12"
14”
16”
14"
16"
Taco, Meat Lovers, Cajun Chicken,
Rough Rider, BBQ Chicken,
Chicken Ranch, Garden, Veggie,
Double Cheeseburger,
NEW
New! Buffalo Chicken Pizza
WINGS 10 piece 20 piece
Plain, BBQ, Sweet Texas BBQ,
Hot and Buffalo
Boneless: 10 piece 20 piece
SALADS
Small or Large
All salads with crackers,
croutons and dressing.
Garden
Chef
Italian
Chicken Cajun
Taco
Chicken
Everyday Specials:
HOME-RUN SPECIAL
16" (5) item pizza,
breadsticks and
2 ltr. pop
21.00
$
PICK-UP SPECIAL
16” (1) item pizza
11.00
$
Limit (3) meats and extra meats
will be additional
Add up to (2) toppings @
$2.00 per topping
FAMILY FEAST
MONDAY & TUESDAY
Buy (2)-16” regular
price pizzas and
receive (1)-12” 1 item pizza
FREE
PICKUP ONLY
$3.00 OFF all 12” and
14” pizzas with
3 or more toppings
(Specialty Pizzas also included)
Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed: 10am-8pm
Thurs: 10am-9pm
Fri: 10am-10pm • Sat: 4pm-10pm
*Closed 1pm-4pm Daily
*Closed Sat. Morning & Sunday
(Hours subject to change without notice)
Subs
8” or 12”
Pizza Sub
Veggie Sub
Mushroom Steak Sub
Steak Sub
Chicken Sub
Ham & Cheese Sub
Turkey Sub
Pepperoni Sub
Buffalo Chicken Sub
Ham Dandy Sub
Chicken Bacon Ranch Sub
Rough Rider Sub
Cajun Chicken Sub
Turkey Club Sub
B.B.Q. Chicken Sub
BLT Sub
Wing T Sub
Combo Sub
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Experience high-end dining with a
family-centric atmosphere at 17 West,
an American bistro located in historic
downtown New Bremen.
17 West Monroe New Bremen, Ohio
419-629-3800
Bella’s
Pasta~Steaks~Seafood~Pizza
Overlooking Grand Lake
Boaters welcome!
Dock cleats available ~ Outdoor Patio
Weekend Entertainment • Full Service Bar
Relaxed Atmosphere • Great Beer & Wine Selection
VOTED
BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Open Daily 11 a.m.~1081 West Bank Rd, Celina
www.bellasitaliangrille.com
Catering, Carry Outs, Daily Specials
419-586-9545
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Behm’s RestauRant
Behms Rd. • Off St. Rt. 219
on the South side of Grand Lake St. Marys
419-394-3934
Restaurant Hours: M-Th 11am-9pm,
Fri. & Sat. 11am-10pm, Sun 9-9pm
When the Summer storms move in or the
Winter snow falls, Behm’s will still be open
because they have a generator!
Behm’s has been
in the same spot
on the lake for
Over 80 Years
with a full menu
and bar.
Come
try Behm’s
famous homemade
turtle soup &
dinner plate size
tenderloin
sandwich!
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703 E. Mar
Market St., Celina • 419-586-1668
S
STOP IN TO SEE OUR WIDE VARIETY
OF NATURAL SUPPLEMENTS
High quality protein 100 cal.,
2g fat, 1 carb, 20g protein per serving.
Try a delicious & healthy frozen treat mixed with flavor.
•
Natural Fruit Smoothies - add a daily
dose of vitamins
•
Frozen Yogurt - including no sugar added,
non-fat yogurt - only 8 cal. per oz.
• Southern Snow - flavored shaved ice
$21.99
for a 40 serving size bag. Variety of flavors
MYPROTEIN
Hand Crafted Bath & Body Products
• All Natural Lotions • Bath Bombs • Whipped Body Butter
• Bath
th Sea Salts • Sea Salt Soap Bars • Foaming Sea Salt Scrubs
Specialty Sundaes
Oreo Brownie • Peanut Butter • Fudge Brownie • Chocolate Chip Cookie
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm — In Summer - Open until 10pm
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C-Town Wings
2/$20 DEALS-SUNDAY-THURSDAY NIGHTS
419-942-WING
Ask about our
BANQUET HALL
and CATERING
for your
special occasion
10 WINGS & DOMESTIC PITCHER $10
ALL DAY EVERYDAY!
WEEKDAY LUNCH SPECIALS
FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL - ADULTS ONLY WITH ID $10
VALUE FOOD ONLY (DINE-IN ONLY)
WOOD FIRE GRILL SPECIALS! STEAK, SEAFOOD,
BURGERS!
www.ctownwings.com
TO GO! ALL MENU ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR CARRYOUT. WE ALSO CATER EVENTS...ASK FOR PRICING AND DETAILS
Grand Lake Area’s
Best
Pizza
For Over 50 Years
Celina Wine Store
CELINA
DRIVE THRU
ST. MARYS
586-6416
394-5555
250 Micro Brews!
Full Menu Delivery!