May Events
Van Wert Freedom Cruise – The event is Saturday, May 9, 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.
Brumback Library – The Brumback birthday bash event is Saturday, May 30, 2026 beginning at 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The street closure will be W. Jackson St., behind the Library from N. Jefferson St., to N. Shannon St.
June Events
Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce – The Feel Good Friday event is Friday, June 12, 2026 beginning at 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in Fountain Park. The street closure will be S. Jefferson St., from W. Main St., to Central Ave.
Van Wert Freedom Cruise – The event is Saturday, June 13, 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.
July Events
Van Wert Freedom Cruise – The event is Saturday, July 11, 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.
Haven of Hope – The event is Friday, July 17, 2026 beginning at 9:00 p.m. through 8:00 a.m., Saturday in Fountain Park. The street closure will be Jefferson St., from Main St., to Central Ave., through the night with Central Avenue’s intersection to remain open to Crawford St.
Historic Main Street – The Block Party event is in Fountain Park for Friday, July 24, 2026 beginning at 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The street closure will be Jefferson St., from Jackson St., to Crawford St., W. Main St., from Shannon St., to Washington St., and Central Ave., from W. Central Ave., from Jefferson to Washington St.
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., the bridge by Fountain Park.
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.