Street Closures, Projects and Events

July Events

First United Methodist Church – The Operation Back to School event is in Fountain Park on Sunday, July 26, 2026 beginning at 12:00 to 7:00 p.m.  The street closure will be Jefferson St., from Main St., to Central Ave., with Central Avenue’s intersection to remain open to Crawford St.

August Events

Historic Main Street  – The Main Street Madness 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Boys and Girls event is Saturday, August 1, 2026 beginning at 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  The street closure will be W. Crawford St., to S. Jefferson St., to the bridge by Fountain Park.  The rain date will be Sunday, August 2, 2026 beginning at 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Van Wert Freedom Cruise – The event is Saturday, August 8, 2026 beginning at 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  The street closure will be S. Jefferson St., from Main St., to Central Ave.

September Events

Van Wert Freedom Cruise – The event is Saturday, September 12, 2026 beginning at 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  The street closure will be S. Jefferson St., from Main St., to Central Ave.

Historic Main Street – The Harvest Moon Festival event is Saturday, September 26, 2026 beginning at 4:00 to 11:00 p.m.  The street closure will be Main St., from 101 E. Main St., to 301 E. Main St., East and West Court St., also 200 E. Main St., from S. Market St., to E. Crawford St., including the parking lot and 113 N. Market St., to Main St.

October Events

Van Wert Freedom Cruise – The event is Saturday, October 10, 2026 beginning at 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  The street closure will be S. Jefferson St., from Main St., to Central Ave.