August 29, 2008 - August 31, 2008
RiverFest & Fireworks (CANCELLED)
Promenade Park, Toledo
IU HAVE NO IDEA WHY.
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I ran across a wonderful website today, that offers to send a FREE AMERICAN FLAG, as well as the opportunity to write a thank you note and send a card to a disabled veteran. I wish I would have seen this site sooner! I plan to send as many cards as I can to thank the men and women for the sacrifice they may have made or are still making to allow me, and my family and friends to live free and safe.
http://www.pva.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ECRD_homepage
Here are some of the links that you can choose from on the right side of the page:
eBay Giving Works
Honorary & Memorial Gifts
Send an eCard
Free Address Labels
While you're there, you might want to take the opportunity to nominate TOLEDO as the "most patriotic" city. You can do so by going to the same site: http://www.pva.org
and look for the link to go where you wish to go.
The winning city/town will be notified and announced September 2007 and publicized on www.pva.org.
BY THE WAY: LABOR DAY FIREWORKS HERE IN TOLEDO ARE GOING TO BE HELD ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd, and can be viewed from downtown Toledo and International Park, on the East Side, as usual. I CAN'T WAIT....hope I find someone to go with! Maybe I'll take my "mate" tried and true, who loves me more than anyone, my dog, Punk'n.
For more info about Labor Day weekend, go to http://www.citifest.org
Here's what it tells about labor Day celebrations in Toledo at Toledo.com:
RiverFest & Pandemonium VIII Fireworks
CitiFest 20th Anniversary Bash
@ Promenade Park
Sunday, September 2nd, 2007
5:00 pm – National Recording Artist TBD
8:00 pm – UPDATE!! EDDIE MONEY admission $5.00
9:30 pm – FIREWORKS LIVE!
Celebrate CitiFest’s 20TH birthday during the annual RiverFest celebration. CitiFest closes the summer season with a bang as RiverFest and Pandemonium VIII Fireworks present the summer’s grand finale. The Labor Day tradition continues to rock the riverfront with electrifying music and explosive illuminations in the sky. Pandemonium VIII Fireworks, one of the largest and loudest Labor Day fireworks shows in Northwest Ohio, will take to the skies shortly after the sun goes down. The fireworks soundtrack will be broadcast live on a local radio station. With the best in national entertainment, food vendors, and fireworks, RiverFest is a high-charged ending to the summer for the entire family, benefiting the Toledo Zoo.
Enjoy what's left of Summer!
XOXO TTownRobin
PS. The last 3 pictures, I took at the July 4th fireworks..
PS!! I couldn't find a THING about a LABOR DAY PARADE for Toledo, 2007!! What the heck!!?? No parade to honor our veterans? THAT STINKS!! I HOPE I just missed it..
But here is a list of the upcoming events, including 2 more Ethnic Festivals (The GREEK FESTIVAL marking the "official" end of Summer, and the GERMAN-AMERICAN FESTIVAL, marking the "official" beginning of Fall! Then...my FAVORITE, that I will probably be missing this year because I no longer have a car, the APPLEBUTTER FESTIVAL in GRAND RAPIDS!! AND awesome full day for all of us girls!! (I can't think about it..I'll slide further into depression...I hate missing everything!! ANYONE WANT TO TAKE ME WITH YOU??)...
2 Swanton Corn Festival
Dates: August 25, 2007, Saturday
Location: Swanton Corn Festival
SWANTON CORN FESTIVAL, Aug 25, 2007 at Swanton Memorial Park. Parade 10:30 am featuring The UT Rocket Marching Band. Live enterntainment, food, barbecue chicken, crafts, rides, camel rides, beer garden, bike race, Swanton Idol, car show, horseshoes, 3 on 3 baskestball and more!
3 2007 Leipsic Ohio Sesquicentennial
Dates: August 31, 2007 - September 2, 2007, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location: Leipsic Ohio
Parade, Civil War Reenactors, COSI on Wheels, Art Show, Farmers Market, Ice Cream Social, Classic Cars, Childrens Activities, Music, Dancing, Food, Civil War Museum, Tours, Talent Show and more!
4 Artists on the River
Dates: September 1, 2007 - September 2, 2007, Sunday Saturday
Location: One SeaGate (O-I Lobby)
In the tradition of Labor Day Weekends of the past, there will be a gathering of artists for the first annual ARTISTS ON THE RIVER Festival at One Seagate Saturday, September 1 and Sunday,September 2. Performing Artists and more!
5 GM/UAW Family Rib Fest
Dates: September 1, 2007 - September 2, 2007, Sunday Saturday
Location: GM Powertrain Oscar Bunch Park
Toledo loves RIBS and we've got em! This Labor Day Weekend event has something for everyone... live bands on center stage, arts and crafts for kids, a dunk tank, fun runs and games for the kids, baseball diamonds and sand volleyball...
6 37th Annual Greek-American Festival
Dates: September 7, 2007 - September 9, 2007, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Join Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral as we celebrate our 37th Annual Greek-American Festival! The Greek-American Festival is the perfect place to spend time with the family or enjoy a night in downtown Toledo. Come celebrate with delicious Greek food and more!
7 Black Swamp Arts Festival
Dates: September 7, 2007 - September 9, 2007, Sunday Friday Saturday
Location: Downtown Bowling Green
The mission of the Black Swamp Arts Festival (BSAF) is to connect art and the community by presenting an annual arts festival and by promoting the arts in the Bowling Green community.
8 GRUB ‘N SUDS MOTORCYCLE RALLY
Dates: September 8, 2007, Saturday
Location: Downtown Elmore
Motorcycle enthusiasts will have a great time attending the 11th annual Grub 'n Suds event in Elmore, Ohio. Sponsored by the Elmore Historical Society and A.B.A.T.E. of Ohio Region 7. A poker run, live bands, bike games and contests...
9 Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce 50th Arts Festival
Dates: September 9, 2007, Sunday
Location: Lourdes College
The Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 50th annual Arts Festival on September 9, 2007 at its new location at Lourdes College, 6832 Convent Blvd. Sylvania, Ohio. The festival, one of the largest one-day events in the country..
10 Clyde Country Fair
Dates: September 14, 2007 - September 16, 2007, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location: Downtown Clyde
The Clyde Country Fair is celebrating its 21st year. The fair is held in beautiful downtown Clyde and is the home of Ohio’s largest running street go-kart race. Come and join us for free nightly entertainment, together with rides, crafts, and...(more)
11 Harrison Rally Day
Dates: September 15, 2007, Saturday
Location: Downtown Perrysburg
Enjoy fun for the whole family in downtown historic Perrysburg. Music, Art, food, fun!!! Music Children's Art Youth Band Parade Prize Winning Fine Arts ARtists Reception
12 Woodville Limefest
Dates: September 15, 2007, Saturday
Location: Downtown Woodville
Join us as we celebrate being the “Lime Center of the World”. The fall festival originated in 1983 to celebrate the village's slogan "Woodville -The Lime Capital of the World" and to promote business in Woodville.
13 Applebutter Fest
Dates: October 14, 2007, Sunday
Location: Downtown Grand Rapids
Always held the second Sunday of October, this festival features Heritage Craftsmen, juried crafts, entertainment,great food, vintage farm equipment, re-enactment groups and pioneer demonstrations, the traditional apple butter stir,and shops brimming with goodies.
