Take a walk back in time this weekend with any one of these great historical events. Whether you’re looking to learn about local history, want to browse classic cars or go antiquing, we’ve got something for you.
1.) Funcoast Sizzling Summer Cruise Giveaway at Cedar Lanes
Why you should go: Funcoast is giving away tickets to their annual Sizzling Summer Cruise, and you’re invited! Come hang out with us at Cedar Lanes, where you can enjoy bowling and tons of great prizes – and of course, a chance to win tickets to Funcoast’s official end-of-summer cruise in September! For just $5, enjoy all-you-can-bowl games and a delicious hot dog buffet. Come out, relax and have fun with us.
WHEN: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 12
WHERE: Cedar Lanes, 1935 Cleveland Road W., Sandusky
COST: $5/person; includes all-you-can-bowl games and hot dog buffet
INFO: Funcoast.com or editor@funcoast.com 2.) Huron River Fest Why you should go: One of the biggest, best area festivals around is back. Enjoy great food, a spectacular fireworks show, live music from top-notch musicians, a kids’ area, games, a parade and lots more. The opening ceremony that kicks off the festival is at 5 p.m. on Friday. WHEN: July 13-15 WHERE: Huron Boat Basin and Amphitheater, 330 Main St., Huron COST: Free INFO: huronriverfest.com 3.) Annual Historic Summerfare Why you should go: Browse antiques, collectibles and a great variety of homemade crafts, art, beautiful jewelry, honey, linens, vintage wares and more at the Annual Historic Summerfare at Exchange Place Park in the charming town of Vermilion. It’s a great way to spend the day. WHEN: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 14 WHERE: Exchange Park, Liberty Ave. & Main St., Vermilion COST: Free INFO: 440-654-8847 4.) Antique & Classic Car Show Why you should go: Enjoy lunch from a hot dog vendor, visit the campus facilities, relax in the shaded areas and stroll the McBride Arboretum – all while enjoying great antique and classic cars. Event will take place rain or shine. To participate, cars must be 25 years or older (pre-1988). Registration is from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and the show takes place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be 29 cash door prizes. The car show will be unjudged. This event is sponsored by BGSU Firelands and Car Coddlers of Ohio. WHEN: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 14 WHERE: BGSU Firelands, One University Dr., Huron COST: Free and open to the public INFO: 419-433-5560 or firelands.bgsu.edu 5.) Ottawa County Historical Society’s Music in the Firelands Why you should go: Enjoy a day of stirring music, ice cream and desserts and local history at the Wolcott Keeper’s House in Marblehead. Tours of the 1820s stone house of Marblehead Lighthouse’s first keepers Benajah and Rachel Wolcott begin at 10 a.m. Ottawa County Historical Society volunteers will offer desserts and Toft’s ice cream from 11 a.m. on. Dulcimer performer Tracie Henson will perform traditional music from 12-2 p.m. The 65-piece North Coast Concert Band will perform at 2 p.m. in the natural amphitheater behind the house, featuring rousing marches, dazzling soloists and contemporary arrangements. The gift shop and museum will be open, and the Kids Cabin Mural is on display for photos. Tickets for the 2012 fundraising drawing will be available for $1 each or six for $5. This year’s prizes include a framed Ben Richmond print, “The Keeper’s House”; a Heritage design quilt and shams from Martha and Molly’s and a sterling silver and gold Marblehead Hook Bracelet from G.S. E. Jewelers. WHEN: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 14 WHERE: Wolcott Keeper’s House, 9999 E. Bayshore Road, Marblehead COST: Free INFO: 419-798-9339
INFO: Funcoast.com or editor@funcoast.com 2.) Huron River Fest Why you should go: One of the biggest, best area festivals around is back. Enjoy great food, a spectacular fireworks show, live music from top-notch musicians, a kids’ area, games, a parade and lots more. The opening ceremony that kicks off the festival is at 5 p.m. on Friday. WHEN: July 13-15 WHERE: Huron Boat Basin and Amphitheater, 330 Main St., Huron COST: Free INFO: huronriverfest.com 3.) Annual Historic Summerfare Why you should go: Browse antiques, collectibles and a great variety of homemade crafts, art, beautiful jewelry, honey, linens, vintage wares and more at the Annual Historic Summerfare at Exchange Place Park in the charming town of Vermilion. It’s a great way to spend the day. WHEN: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 14 WHERE: Exchange Park, Liberty Ave. & Main St., Vermilion COST: Free INFO: 440-654-8847 4.) Antique & Classic Car Show Why you should go: Enjoy lunch from a hot dog vendor, visit the campus facilities, relax in the shaded areas and stroll the McBride Arboretum – all while enjoying great antique and classic cars. Event will take place rain or shine. To participate, cars must be 25 years or older (pre-1988). Registration is from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and the show takes place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be 29 cash door prizes. The car show will be unjudged. This event is sponsored by BGSU Firelands and Car Coddlers of Ohio. WHEN: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 14 WHERE: BGSU Firelands, One University Dr., Huron COST: Free and open to the public INFO: 419-433-5560 or firelands.bgsu.edu 5.) Ottawa County Historical Society’s Music in the Firelands Why you should go: Enjoy a day of stirring music, ice cream and desserts and local history at the Wolcott Keeper’s House in Marblehead. Tours of the 1820s stone house of Marblehead Lighthouse’s first keepers Benajah and Rachel Wolcott begin at 10 a.m. Ottawa County Historical Society volunteers will offer desserts and Toft’s ice cream from 11 a.m. on. Dulcimer performer Tracie Henson will perform traditional music from 12-2 p.m. The 65-piece North Coast Concert Band will perform at 2 p.m. in the natural amphitheater behind the house, featuring rousing marches, dazzling soloists and contemporary arrangements. The gift shop and museum will be open, and the Kids Cabin Mural is on display for photos. Tickets for the 2012 fundraising drawing will be available for $1 each or six for $5. This year’s prizes include a framed Ben Richmond print, “The Keeper’s House”; a Heritage design quilt and shams from Martha and Molly’s and a sterling silver and gold Marblehead Hook Bracelet from G.S. E. Jewelers. WHEN: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 14 WHERE: Wolcott Keeper’s House, 9999 E. Bayshore Road, Marblehead COST: Free INFO: 419-798-9339
