Northwest Ohio's Hicksville Holds Buckeye Heritage Festival Third Week in May
Native American Indians and Early Black Swamp Settlers Featured in Hicksville Ohio
The history of Hicksville and that of Native American Indians of Northwest Ohio and its Black Swamp settlers are featured at the second annual Buckeye Heritage Festival at the Hicksville County Fairgrounds in Hicksville's back yard May 20, 21, and 22, 2011.
Admission to Buckeye Heritage Festival
Great Lakes Native American Indians and early pioneers of the Black Swamp region conflicted in the settling of Northwest Ohio. That struggle is an integral part of the region's history, and its preservation is the focus of the Buckeye Heritage Festival.
Those six years of age and up may enjoy the three-day event for a daily admission of $3, while children five years and under are given free admission. Three-day passes are made available, as well as a $1 ticket for Seniors on Friday, when the event kick offs.
Features of the Buckeye Heritage Festival
Nancy Mitchell Lutz has researched the leaders of the Great Lakes tribes. Her visual artwork of the era is made available at the Buckeye Heritage Festival for viewing and for purchase.
Musician Douglas Blue Feather is another artist performing at the festival. He is a recipient of the Native American Music Award. Fellow musician David Claude Rogers, a Musical Echoes National Native American Flute Competition winner in 2010, joins in the variety of musical performances. Rogers also offers lessons on the flute.
Children's activities during the festival, including pony and wagon rides and a petting zoo, are provided in designated areas.
In addition to Hicksville history, that of the Black Swamp settlers is portrayed in living history performances that include authentic dress and activities of games and daily gatherings, and cooking typical to the era.
Demonstrations, music, pioneer exhibitors, a Native American Indian pow-wow, crafters, and a flea market all are on the agenda of the festival sponsored by the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation of Hicksville. The hospital integrates its annual Fit Walk and Ride at the fairgrounds into the festival. Area local school children may attend the festival as a hands on history lesson by way of a field trip.
Northwest Ohio County Fair Schedule
A county by county fair schedule is part of Northwest Ohio's available family entertainment. Local 4-H clubs are featured at the county fairs, as area youngsters display and are judged on their wares and projects.
In June, the Putnam County Fair gets into the first round. Call 419-523-4628 for more information, or write to Putnam County Fairgrounds, 1490 E Second St, Ottawa, Ohio 45875.
June/July is the time for the Paulding County Fair. Call 419-299-2961, or write Paulding County Fairgrounds, 503 Fairground Drive, Paulding, Ohio 45879.
In July/August, Wood and Lucas counties put on their fairs. Call (Wood) at 419-352-0441, or write Wood County Fairgrounds, 13800 W Poe Rd, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402. Call (Lucas) at 419-893-2127, or write to Lucas County Fairgrounds, 1406 Key St, Maumee, Ohio 43537.
In August, neighbors Defiance and Napoleon hold their county fairs. Call (Defiance) at 419-542-7575, or write Defiance County Fairgrounds, 530 S Main St, Hicksville, Ohio 43526. Call (Henry) at 419-592-9096, or write to P.O. Box 387, Napoleon, Ohio 43545.
August/September bring the Hancock and Fulton counties events. Call (Hancock) at 419-429-7344, or write to Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1017 E Sandusky, Ohio 45840. Call (Fulton) at 419-335-6006, or write Fulton County Fair, 8514 St Rte 108, Wauseon, Ohio 43567.
On September's list is the Williams County Fair. Call 419-485-3755, or write to Williams County Fairgrounds, 619 E Main St, Montpelier, Ohio 43543.
Most county fairs in Northwest Ohio feature rides, games, food booths, family activities, music, demonstrations, harness racing, tractor and and horse pulls, and more. Visit them online, as well, for further scheduling information.
Admission to Buckeye Heritage Festival
Great Lakes Native American Indians and early pioneers of the Black Swamp region conflicted in the settling of Northwest Ohio. That struggle is an integral part of the region's history, and its preservation is the focus of the Buckeye Heritage Festival.
Those six years of age and up may enjoy the three-day event for a daily admission of $3, while children five years and under are given free admission. Three-day passes are made available, as well as a $1 ticket for Seniors on Friday, when the event kick offs.
Features of the Buckeye Heritage Festival
Nancy Mitchell Lutz has researched the leaders of the Great Lakes tribes. Her visual artwork of the era is made available at the Buckeye Heritage Festival for viewing and for purchase.
Musician Douglas Blue Feather is another artist performing at the festival. He is a recipient of the Native American Music Award. Fellow musician David Claude Rogers, a Musical Echoes National Native American Flute Competition winner in 2010, joins in the variety of musical performances. Rogers also offers lessons on the flute.
Children's activities during the festival, including pony and wagon rides and a petting zoo, are provided in designated areas.
In addition to Hicksville history, that of the Black Swamp settlers is portrayed in living history performances that include authentic dress and activities of games and daily gatherings, and cooking typical to the era.
Demonstrations, music, pioneer exhibitors, a Native American Indian pow-wow, crafters, and a flea market all are on the agenda of the festival sponsored by the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation of Hicksville. The hospital integrates its annual Fit Walk and Ride at the fairgrounds into the festival. Area local school children may attend the festival as a hands on history lesson by way of a field trip.
Northwest Ohio County Fair Schedule
A county by county fair schedule is part of Northwest Ohio's available family entertainment. Local 4-H clubs are featured at the county fairs, as area youngsters display and are judged on their wares and projects.
In June, the Putnam County Fair gets into the first round. Call 419-523-4628 for more information, or write to Putnam County Fairgrounds, 1490 E Second St, Ottawa, Ohio 45875.
June/July is the time for the Paulding County Fair. Call 419-299-2961, or write Paulding County Fairgrounds, 503 Fairground Drive, Paulding, Ohio 45879.
In July/August, Wood and Lucas counties put on their fairs. Call (Wood) at 419-352-0441, or write Wood County Fairgrounds, 13800 W Poe Rd, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402. Call (Lucas) at 419-893-2127, or write to Lucas County Fairgrounds, 1406 Key St, Maumee, Ohio 43537.
In August, neighbors Defiance and Napoleon hold their county fairs. Call (Defiance) at 419-542-7575, or write Defiance County Fairgrounds, 530 S Main St, Hicksville, Ohio 43526. Call (Henry) at 419-592-9096, or write to P.O. Box 387, Napoleon, Ohio 43545.
August/September bring the Hancock and Fulton counties events. Call (Hancock) at 419-429-7344, or write to Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1017 E Sandusky, Ohio 45840. Call (Fulton) at 419-335-6006, or write Fulton County Fair, 8514 St Rte 108, Wauseon, Ohio 43567.
On September's list is the Williams County Fair. Call 419-485-3755, or write to Williams County Fairgrounds, 619 E Main St, Montpelier, Ohio 43543.
Most county fairs in Northwest Ohio feature rides, games, food booths, family activities, music, demonstrations, harness racing, tractor and and horse pulls, and more. Visit them online, as well, for further scheduling information.
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