June Events
Van Wert Peony Festival – The set up for downtown Fountain Park begins Thursday, June 5, 2025 at noon for the Friday and Saturday event. The street closure will be Jefferson St., from Main St., to Crawford St., also Central Ave., from Jefferson St., to Washington St., and for the car show W. Main St., to Jefferson St.
Van Wert Peony Parade – The parade will begin at 5:00 p.m. with awards at 7:00 p.m. The parade route begins at the intersection N. Tyler and E. Main St., going West on Main St., through to Burt St., with barricades at each intersection. The staging will begin at 1:00 p.m., on N. Tyler St., at the NW State Community College.
Van Wert Freedom Cruise – The cruise will be Saturday, June 14, 2025 form 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The street closure will be S. Jefferson St., from Main St., to Central Ave.
July Events
Holiday at Home Event – This event is Friday, July 4, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is held at the VWCHS Museum Campus, E. Third St., and N. Washington St. The street closure will be from N. Washington St., and E. Third St.
419 Jeeps Meet and Great – This is a back to school fundraiser on Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 3:00 to 10:00 p.m. The street closure will be S. Jefferson St., from Main St., to Central Ave., and Central Ave., from Jefferson St., to Washington St.
Operation Back to School – The event will be held in Fountain Park on Sunday, July 27, 2025 from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. The street closure will be S. Jefferson St., from Main St., to Central Ave.