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SCAT Transportation to Downtown Tiffin for free!
Available every 15 minutes!
Living History Village: Main Gate
Downtown Area: Corner of Market and Jefferson Street
The 2023 Tiffin-Seneca Heritage Festival Pageant will be held on September 14, 2023! Starting at 6:00 PM at the Frost-Kalnow Amphitheatre in Downtown, Tiffin!
Indoor location will be Wickham Great Hall at Heidelberg University!
King / Queen: Grades 9-12
Prince / Princess: Grades 6-8
Junior Prince / Junior Princess: Grades 3-5
Petite Prince / Petite Princess: Grades K-2
Contestants must:
-- Be a resident of Seneca County
-- Contestants in Grades 6-12 will present a 3-5 minute speech
related to Tiffin or Seneca County History
-- Be prepared to interview with judges for a short question and answer period.
***Victorian or historical related attire is required***
Contestants will be judged on speech delivery, interview, dress and personality.
All-Day Events
Sunday, September 18, 2022
Open at 10:00 AM!
All-Day Events:
Food Trucks available!
11:00 AM: KINDERSPIEL, Kids games and activities at the German Heritage Lot!
11:00 AM: Ken and Mary Turbo Accordion performing at the German Heritage Stage!
11:00 - 5:00 PM: Face Painting by Shining Star Face Painting at the German Heritage Lot!
1:00 - 1:45 PM: Brat eating contest at the German Heritage Lot!
1:45 PM - 4:45 PM: The Polka Pirates performing at the German Heritage Stage!
4:45 PM: Basket Raffle Drawing at the German Heritage Lot!
All-Day Events
Saturday, September 17, 2022
Open at 10:00 AM!
All-Day Events:
A Cut Above Schnitzel and More Food Truck available all day!
11:00 AM: KINDERSPIEL, Kids games and activities at the German Heritage Lot!
11:15 AM: Ken and Mary Turbo Accordion performing at the German Heritage Stage!
12:00 - 5:00 PM: Face Painting by Shining Star Face Painting at the German Heritage Lot!
1:15 PM: Men's Stein Holding contest at the German Heritage Lot!
1:30 PM: Cream Puff Eating contest for all ages at the German Heritage Lot!
2:00 PM: Women's Stein Holding contest at the German Heritage Lot!
2:30 PM: The Polka Pirates at the German Heritage Stage!
5:00 PM: Ken and Mary Turbo Accordion at the German Heritage Stage!
7:00 PM: Stein Drinking contest at the German Heritage Lot!
7:45 PM: The Polka Pirates at the German Heritage Stage!
All-Day Events
Friday, September 16, 2022
Open at 5:00 PM!
All-Day Events:
A Cut Above Schnitzel and More Food Truck available all day!
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Ken and Mary Turbo Accordion performing at the German Heritage Stage!
DOWNTOWN
located in Downtown Tiffin
Friday, September 15, 2023
Open at 5:00 PM!
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE UNLESS NOTED!
$3.00 cover charge to East Green Amphitheatre for the night
ALL DAY EVENTS:
Enjoy Food Trucks on Jefferson Street and Court Street! Open until Midnight or later!
Enjoy the German Heritage in the Elk’s Parking Lot! Authentic music and food all evening!
SPECIAL EVENTS:
6:00 PM – Big Foots Brother performs at the East Green Amphitheatre
6:00 PM – Barrell Race at the German Heritage Lot
7:00 PM – Ken and Mary Turbo Accordion performing at the German Heritage Lot
8:00 PM – Tim and Liz Jukebox Trio performing at the East Green Amphitheatre
10:00 PM -- Big Red Deluxe at the East Green Amphitheatre
DOWNTOWN
located in Downtown Tiffin
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Open at 10:00 AM!
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE UNLESS NOTED!
$3.00 cover charge to East Green Amphitheatre for the night
ALL DAY EVENTS:
Enjoy Food Trucks on Jefferson Street and Court Street! Open until Midnight or later!
Enjoy the German Heritage in the Elk’s Parking Lot with authentic kids games, food & entertainment!
Jam’s Vintage Market located on Jefferson St! Open until 4:00 PM
SPECIAL EVENTS:
9:00 AM – Tiffin-Seneca Farmer’s Market on Madison St.
10:00 AM – The Tiffin-Seneca Heritage Festival Parade on S. Washington St.
Sponsored by Destination Seneca County and Brian Bower – Loan Depot.
11:00 AM – The Imagination Station of Toledo located on the
corner of Jefferson St. and Madison St. (Entry Fee)
11:00 AM – Tiffin Women in Action Kid’s Corner located on the
corner of Jefferson St. and Madison St. (Tickets available on site!)
11:00 AM – Putt-Putt at Jam’s Vintage Market. ($2.00 per course)
11:00 AM – Tiffin-Seneca United Way “Lean On Me” Campaign Kickoff
in the Health Department Parking lot.
11:00 AM – Ken and Mary Turbo Accordion at the German Heritage Lot!
11:45 AM – The Rotary Band performs “A Wing and A Prayer” at the
Tiffin-Seneca United Way lot, located at the
Seneca County Health Department Parking Lot!
12:00 PM – Tapping of the Keg at the German Heritage Lot!
Keg tapped by Seneca County Commissioner Anthony Paradiso.
12:15 PM - Community Sing-Along of “Lean On Me” in the Tiffin-Seneca United Way lot,
Located at the Seneca County Health Department parking lot with free food and games provided.
1:00 PM – The Car Show RETURNS!
Stop by the East Tower on E. Market St. to see cars from yesteryear.
Sponsored by Pit Stop, Reineke Family Dealerships, Sacksteader Worland Insurance Agency, Your Legacy Credit Union.
1:00 PM – D&R Acoustic Jam takes the stage at the East Green Amphitheatre.
1:00 PM – The Toledo Bavarian Sports Dancers perform at the German Heritage Lot.
1:30 PM – Kids Cream Puff Eating Contest at the German Heritage Lot.
1:50 PM – The Toledo Bavarian Sports Dancers perform at the German Heritage Lot.
2:30 PM – Women’s Stein Carrying Contest at the German Heritage Lot.
2:30 PM – Polka Pirates take the stage at the German Heritage Lot.
3:00 PM – Whisky Over Water performs at the East Green Amphitheatre.
3:30 PM – Men’s Stein Carrying Contest at the German Heritage Lot.
4:30 PM – Men’s Cream Puff Eating Contest at the German Heritage Lot.
5:30 PM – SoulPilot performs at the East Green Amphitheatre.
5:30 PM – The Toledo Bavarian Sports Dancers showcase their talents at the German Heritage Lot.
6:00 PM – Ken and Mary Turbo Accordion perform at the German Heritage Lot.
8:00 PM - Yesterday's Hero rocks out on the East Green Amphitheatre.
8:00 PM – Das Boot Competition at the German Heritage Lot.
8:15 PM – Polka Pirates perform at the German Heritage Lot.
9:30 PM – Electric Circus takes us under the big top at the East Green Amphitheatre.
Sunday, September 17, 2023
Open at 10:00 AM!
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE UNLESS NOTED!
ALL DAY EVENTS:
Enjoy Food Trucks on Jefferson Street and Court Street! Open until Midnight or later!
Enjoy the German Heritage in the Elk’s Parking Lot with authentic kids games, food & entertainment!
Jam’s Vintage Market located on Jefferson St! Open until 4:00 PM
SPECIAL EVENTS:
11:00 AM – The Imagination Station of Toledo located on the
corner of Jefferson St. and Madison St. (Entry Fee)
11:00 AM – Tiffin Women in Action Kid’s Corner located on the
corner of Jefferson St. and Madison St. (Tickets available on site!)
11:00 AM – Putt-Putt at Jam’s Vintage Market. ($2.00 per course)
11:00 AM – Ken and Mary Turbo Accordion at the German Heritage Lot.
1:00 PM – Bratwurst Eating Contest at the German Heritage Lot.
1:45 PM – Polka Pirates at the German Heritage Lot.
We have a local Geocache group that is looking to bring more family-friendly activities to the Tiffin area! Geocaching is the new way to do a treasure hunt with your family and find new areas to explore in the Tiffin and surrounding areas. Current geocache trails exist at Hedges Boyer Park in Tiffin, the Iron Triangle in Fostoria, and more!
2020 was the 20th anniversary but was pushed back to 2021 due to Covid. Earn digital collectible coins and make memories with this inexpensive activity!
Looking to join and get more information? Stop by their booth by the food vendors on S. Washington Street in Tiffin! Looking to get a head start? Check out www.geocaching.com for more information!
Saturday: Noon - 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM to Noon (Will have free Pancakes for all who stop!)
DOWNTOWN
located in Downtown Tiffin
Tiffin Glass Museum
25 S. Washington Street Tiffin, Ohio
Saturday 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
The Tiffin Glass Collectors Club/Museum honors the heritage established by the men and women of Tiffin’s “Glass House” and the glass they produced. Handicap accessible. Parking in rear.
Grammes Brown House
172 Jefferson Street Tiffin, Ohio
Sunday 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
In celebration of the Ohio History Connection's Open Door Initiative, you can see a fine portrait of Tiffin's namesake, Edward Tiffin.
The Grammes-Brown House is the headquarters of the Tiffin Historic Trust. This elegant, nine-room Second Empire home was erected in 1884 by a local confectioner and baker, Peter Grammes.
Enchanted Doll Museum
174 Jefferson Street Tiffin, Ohio
Saturday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Antique doll museum with gallery & gift shoppe. Repairs, fire restoration, dressing/redressing and appraisals are done in shoppe.
Seneca County Museum
28 Clay Street Tiffin, Ohio
Saturday 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
View the recent opened William Harvey Gibson Room!
In 1853, life was simple and pure. Walk through the door of Tiffin's first millionaire's home, which was built in 1853 and now houses the Seneca County Museum, and experience life as it was then. Tour the 18-room Greek Revival historic home which displays everything from the life of a millionaire to the beauty of Tiffin Glass and other fine treasures. Be sure to save a few minutes to take a step outside to view the carriage house with antique fire equipment and horse-drawn wagons.
American Civil War Museum
S. Washington Street Tiffin, Ohio
Friday 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Celebrating history during the civil war era! Did you know that Ohio played a critical role in the Civil War? See how important we are in United States history!
All-Day Events
Sunday, September 18, 2022
Open at 10:00 AM!
All-Day Events:
Visit Jam's Monthly Market on Jefferson and Madison Street! Open until 3:00 PM!
Food Trucks on Jefferson Street and Court Street open until 4:00 PM!
11:00 AM: Kids games and activities at the German Heritage Lot!
11:00 AM: Ken and Mary Turbo Accordion performing at the German Heritage Stage!
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: The Tuesday Crowd performing at the East Green Amphitheatre!
11:00 - 5:00 PM: Face Painting by Shining Star Face Painting at the German Heritage Lot!
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Bigfoots Brother performing at the East Green Amphitheatre!
2:00 PM: Brat eating contest at the German Heritage Lot!
2:45 PM: The Polka Pirates performing at the German Heritage Stage!
4:45 PM: Basket Raffle Drawing at the German Heritage Lot!
All-Day Events
Saturday, September 17, 2022
Open at 10:00 AM!
10:30 AM: Tiffin 200 Bicentennial Parade!
Parade starts at St. Joe's Church and walks North through Downtown Tiffin, ending at Riverside Drive.
After the parade: Tiffin-Seneca United Way Campaign Kickoff at the East Green Amphitheater!
Enjoy free snacks and entertainment!
Visit Jam's Monthly Market on Jefferson and Madison Street! Open until 4:00 PM!
Visit the Tiffin-Seneca Farmer's Market on S. Washington St in City Lot 7!
Food Trucks on Jefferson Street and Court Street open until Midnight!
11:00 AM: Kids games and activities at the German Heritage Lot!
11:15 AM: Ken and Mary Turbo Accordion performing at the German Heritage Stage!
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: United Way Campaign Kickoff at the East Green Amphitheatre!
12:00 - 5:00 PM: Face Painting by Shining Star Face Painting at the German Heritage Lot!
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: The Athen Ry performing at the East Green Amphitheatre for the United Way Campaign Kickoff
1:15 PM: Men's Stein Holding contest at the German Heritage Lot!
1:30 PM: Cream Puff Eating contest for all ages at the German Heritage Lot!
2:00 PM: Women's Stein Holding contest at the German Heritage Lot!
2:30 PM: The Polka Pirates at the German Heritage Stage!
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM: D&R performing at the East Green Amphitheatre!
5:00 PM: Ken and Mary Turbo Accordion at the German Heritage Stage!
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Soulpilot performing at the East Green Amphitheatre!
7:00 PM: Stein Drinking contest at the German Heritage Lot!
7:45 PM: The Polka Pirates at the German Heritage Stage!
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM: Electrik Circus performing at the East Green Amphitheatre!
All-Day Events
Friday, September 16, 2022
Open at 5:00 PM!
All-Day Events:
Food Trucks on Jefferson Street and Court Street open until 11:00 PM!
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Tim and Liz performing at the East Green Amphitheatre!
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Ken and Mary Turbo Accordion performing at the German Heritage Stage!
8:30 PM - 11:00 PM: Sugar Creek Country performing at the East Green Amphitheatre!
DOWNTOWN
located in Downtown Tiffin
All-Day Events
Friday, September 16, 2022
Open at 5:00 PM!
All-Day Events:
Food Trucks on Jefferson Street and Court Street open until 11:00 PM!
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Tim and Liz performing at the East Green Amphitheatre!
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Ken and Mary Turbo Accordion performing at the German Heritage Stage!
8:30 PM - 11:00 PM: Sugar Creek Country performing at the East Green Amphitheatre!
SCAT Transportation to Downtown Tiffin for free!
Available every 15 minutes at the main gate.
All-Day Events
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Downtown Opens at 9:00 AM!
Food Vendors open 9:00 AM - Midnight!
Rides start at 9:00 AM!
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM: Tiffin Masonic Lodge #77 Pancake Breakfast. All proceeds benefit Special Olympics Ohio! (Located at 179 S. Washington St.)
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Kiwanis Club of Tiffin Car Show in front of The Ritz.
For more information, click here!
10:30 AM: Heritage Festival Parade (Starts on S. Washington St. to Madison St., Madison St. to Jefferson St., Jefferson St. to E. Perry St., E. Perry St. to Monroe St.
12:00 PM: Heritage Festival Pageant Luncheon at Pioneer Mill
12:00 PM Kid's Korner hosted by the Tiffin Elks Lodgs #94 (106 E. Perry St.) FREE kids events include face-painting, sand art, hair painting, manicures, Furry Tales (there is a cost to create your forever friend), prize giveaways and crafts.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM: The Relationship Game at the Elks Ballroom, Sponsored by Benchwarmers. To register, click here!
German Heritage Block:
SPONSORED BY NATIONAL MACHINERY
1:00 PM: Toledo Holzhacher Buam
1:30 - 2:30 PM: Cream Puff Eating Contest: adult female, adult male, teens 13-17, and pre-teens, 8-12 competitions. First 6 to sign up!
2:30 - 4:30 PM: Ken & Mary Turbo Accordion
5PM: Toledo Holzhacher Buam
5:30PM: Beer Stein Carrying Contest: women only
6:30PM: Beer Stein Holding Contest: men only.
7-9PM: Ken & Mary Turbo Accordion
Downtown lot 7 entertainment stage:
SPONSORED BY WEBSTER INDUSTRIES
6:00 - 9:00 PM: Ohio Revival
9:30 - 12:00 AM: Electrik Circus
All-Day Events
Sunday September 22, 2019
Downtown Opens at 9:00 AM!
Food Vendors open 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM!
Rides start at 9:00 AM!
ALL AREAS CLOSE AT 3:00 PM
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM: Pie Eating Contest at Lot 7!
German Heritage Block:
SPONSORED BY NATIONAL MACHINERY
12:00 - 1:00 PM: Ken & Mary Turbo Accordion
2:00 PM: Stein Race
2:30 - 4:30PM: The Polka Pirates
All-Day Events
Downtown Opens at 5:00 PM!
Food Vendors open 6:00 PM - Midnight!
Rides start at 5:00 PM!
6:30 PM: Heritage Festival Pageant at the Chandelier Community Event Center
For more information, click here!
6:30 PM: Trivia Night at Phat Cakes. Registration starts at 6:00 PM. Hosted by Tiffin University's Michael Herdlick!
SPONSORED BY NATIONAL MACHINERY
6:30 - 9;30 PM: Ken and Mary Turbo Accordion
Downtown lot 7 entertainment stage:
SPONSORED BY WEBSTER INDUSTRIES
8:00 - 9:00 PM: Takin' It Back, a Toto cover band
9:30 PM - 12:00 AM: New Frontiers, a Journey cover band
All-Day Events
Sunday September 18, 2022
Gates open at the 9:30 AM!
Cannon fire on the hour!
All day:
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Meet President Lincoln and local celebrities William Harvey Gibson and Edward Tiffin!
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Listen to Civil War Music with musicians Steve and Lisa Ball at their site!
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Military Camp Life complete with drills, marching and inspection!
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Hands on INTERACTIVE 19th Century Childrens activities, crafts and games!
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Traditional foods cooked on an open fire!
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Authentic working craftsmen and artisans!
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Costumed reenactors, militia and sutlers!
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Pan for gold and other collectable stones in our mining sluice!
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Special Announcements made by Town Crier Richard Hughes!
9:30 AM: Old Tyme Church Services!
A non-denominational service conducted by costumed re-enactors!
10:00 AM: Vintage Baseball!
11:00 PM: President Abraham Lincoln on the Folk Stage!
12:00 PM: Jolly Gabbers Band performs on the Main Stage!
12:00 PM: Doc Allen's Old Tyme Medicine Show on the Folk Stage!
12:30 PM: Candy Cannon Shoot
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Eric Baker will be around the park walking on stilts, juggling and more!
1:00 PM: Lake Plains Barbershop Chorus performs on the Folk Stage!
1:15 PM: Hand Hewn performs on the Main Stage!
2:00 PM: Doc Allen's Old Tyme Medicine Show on the Folk Stage!
2:30 PM: Jolly Gabbers Band performs on the Main Stage!
3:00 PM: Candy Cannon Shoot
3:30 PM: President Abraham Lincoln on the Folk Stage!
3:45 PM: Twisted Strands performs on the Main Stage!
5:00 PM: Village Closes
All-Day Events
Saturday, September 17, 2022
Gates open at the 10:00 AM cannon fire!
Cannon fire on the hour!
All day:
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Meet President Lincoln and local celebrities William Harvey Gibson and Edward Tiffin!
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Listen to Civil War Music with musicians Steve and Lisa Ball at their site!
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Military Camp Life complete with drills, marching and inspection!
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Hands on INTERACTIVE 19th Century Childrens activities, crafts and games!
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Traditional foods cooked on an open fire!
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Authentic working craftsmen and artisans!
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Costumed reenactors, militia and sutlers!
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Pan for gold and other collectable stones in our mining sluice!
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Special Announcements made by Town Crier Richard Hughes!
12:00 PM: Root Cellar performs on the Main Stage!
12:30 PM: Candy Cannon Shoot
12:45 PM: Doc Allen's Old Tyme Medicine Show on the Folk Stage!
1:15 PM: Toraigh performs on the Main Stage!
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Strolling magic entertainer Greg Carson!
1:30 PM: President Abraham Lincoln on the Folk Stage!
2:30 PM: Jolly Gabbers Band performs on the Main Stage!
2:30 PM: Doc Allen's Old Tyme Medicine Show on the Folk Stage!
3:00 PM: Candy Cannon Shoot
3:30 PM: President Abraham Lincoln on the Folk Stage!
3:45 PM: Twisted Strands performs on the Main Stage!
4:30 PM: Doc Allen's Old Tyme Medicine Show on the Folk Stage!
6:00 PM: Village Closes
All-Day Events
Sunday, September 19, 2021
Gates open at 9:30 AM!
9:30 AM: Old Tyme Church Services - A non-denominational service conducted by costumed re-enactors!
10:00 AM: Civil War Encampment - Cannon fire to open the village!
10:00 AM: Vintage Baseball Matches between 6 visiting Ohio teams!
12:30 PM: Candy Cannon Shoot
3:00 PM: Candy Cannon Shoot
Military Camp Life - Drills, marching and inspection plus cannon fire every hour!
Hands On Activities- PLEASE TOUCH! 19th century children's activities, mining sluice, and crafts, storytelling and games, along with food cooked on an open fire!
Re-enactors- Authentic working craftsmen and artisans, militia and sutlers and costumed, period-authentic re-enactors.
Main Stage Schedule
Saturday, September 21, 2019
12:00 PM Root Cellar
1:15 PM Toraigh
2:30 PM Jolly Gabbers
3:45 PM Twisted Strands
Sunday, September 22, 2019
12:00 PM Fulton County Bluegrass
1:15 PM Wes Linenkugel
2:30 PM Jolly Gabbers
3:45 PM Wolf Creek Risin'
Folk Stage Schedule
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Doc Allen Old Tyme Medicine Show
Shows at: 12:45 PM, 2:30PM, 4:30 pm
Sunday, September 22, 2019
Doc Allen Old Tyme Medicine Show
Shows at: 12:00 PM, 2:00PM, 4:00 PM
Lake Plains Barbershop Chorus
Show at: 1:00 PM
HERITAGE VILLAGE
located at Hedges-Boyer Park Lower Level
Southeastern Waterspider
When visitors gather, members of SouthEastern WaterSpider will be there with their sacred drum, a musical instrument representing the heart beat of all living things.
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Shows at: 11:30 AM, 1:30PM, 3:30 PM
Sunday, September 22, 2019
Shows at: 11:30 PM, 1:30PM, 3:30PM
All-Day Events
Saturday, September 18, 2021
Gates open at 10:00 AM!
12:00 PM: Candy Cannon Shoot
2:00 PM: Candy Cannon Shoot
4:00 PM: Candy Cannon Shoot
Military Camp Life - Drills, marching and inspection plus cannon fire every hour!
Hands On Activities- PLEASE TOUCH! 19th century children's activities, mining sluice, and crafts, storytelling and games!
Food- Cooked on an open fire!
Re-enactors- Authentic working craftsmen and artisans, militia and sutlers and costumed, period-authentic re-enactors.
HERITAGE VILLAGE
located at Rotary Park on Frost Parkway
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Gates open at 10:00 AM!
ALL DAY EVENTS:
Meet President Abraham Lincoln and The Woman Of The 1860’s!
Listen to Civil War Music with musicians Steve and Lisa Ball at the gazebo!
Hands on INTERACTIVE 19th Century children’s activities, crafts and games for FREE!
Traditional foods cooked on an open fire!
Authentic working craftsmen and artisans!
Pan for gold and other collectable stones in our mining sluice!
Watch woodworkers, potters, laundress, wool spinning and more!
Refresh yourself with a selection of Root Beer and Sarsaparilla!
View military uniforms from the War of 1812 through World War I!
SPECIAL EVENTS:
11:00 AM - Meet The Royalty at the children's craft area!
Sunday, September 17, 2023
Gates open at 10:00 AM!
ALL DAY EVENTS:
Meet President Abraham Lincoln and The Woan Of The 1860’s!
Listen to Civil War Music with musicians Steve and Lisa Ball at the gazebo!
Hands on INTERACTIVE 19th Century children’s activities, crafts and games for FREE!
Traditional foods cooked on an open fire!
Authentic working craftsmen and artisans!
Pan for gold and other collectable stones in our mining sluice!
Watch woodworkers, potters, laundress, wool spinning and more!
Refresh yourself with a selection of Root Beer and Sarsaparilla!
View military uniforms from the War of 1812 through World War I!
SPECIAL EVENTS:
9:30 AM – Old Tyme Church, presented by Molly Weaver!
1:00 PM – Lake Plains Barbershop Chorus at the Gazebo!
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM – Vintage Baseball at the Heavenly Pizza Lot! (69 W. Market St)
See the Tiffin-Seneca Heritage Festival Royalty at the 12:00 game!
Do you enjoy seeing classic and modern cars showcased in their best form? If so, then come check out the Tiffin-Seneca Heritage Festival Car Show! Cars from Tiffin and the surrounding areas will be coming in and showing off just for you in the RTA lot on South Washington Street in Tiffin! Enjoy music, goodie bags and see just how we far we have come!
The car show kicks into full gear on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a rain delay date of Sunday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM!
Looking to feature your car? Click the button below!
GERMAN HERITAGE
located in Downtown Tiffin at the Elks Parking Lot
Friday, September 15, 2023
Open at 5:00 PM!
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE UNLESS NOTED!
SPECIAL EVENTS:
6:00 PM – Barrell Race at the German Heritage Lot
7:00 PM -- Ken and Mary Turbo Accordion at the German Heritage Lot!
GERMAN HERITAGE
located in Downtown Tiffin at the Elks Parking Lot
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Open at 10:00 AM!
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE UNLESS NOTED!
ALL DAY EVENTS:
Enjoy the German Heritage in the Elk’s Parking Lot with authentic kids games, food & entertainment!
SPECIAL EVENTS:
11:00 AM – Ken and Mary Turbo Accordion at the German Heritage Lot!
12:00 PM – Tapping of the Keg at the German Heritage Lot!
Keg tapped by Seneca County Commissioner Anthony Paradiso.
1:00 PM – The Toledo Bavarian Sports Dancers perform at the German Heritage Lot.
1:30 PM – Kids Cream Puff Eating Contest at the German Heritage Lot.
1:50 PM – The Toledo Bavarian Sports Dancers perform at the German Heritage Lot.
2:30 PM – Women’s Stein Carrying Contest at the German Heritage Lot.
2:30 PM – Polka Pirates take the stage at the German Heritage Lot.
3:30 PM – Men’s Stein Carrying Contest at the German Heritage Lot.
4:30 PM – Men’s Cream Puff Eating Contest at the German Heritage Lot.
5:30 PM – The Toledo Bavarian Sports Dancers showcase their talents at the German Heritage Lot.
6:00 PM – Ken and Mary Turbo Accordion perform at the German Heritage Lot.
8:00 PM – Das Boot Competition at the German Heritage Lot. ($5.00 Entry Fee)
8:15 PM – Polka Pirates perform at the German Heritage Lot.
GERMAN HERITAGE
located in Downtown Tiffin at the Elks Parking Lot
Sunday, September 17, 2023
Open at 10:00 AM!
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE UNLESS NOTED!
ALL DAY EVENTS:
Enjoy the German Heritage in the Elk’s Parking Lot with authentic kids games, food & entertainment!
SPECIAL EVENTS:
11:00 AM – Ken and Mary Turbo Accordion at the German Heritage Lot.
1:00 PM – Bratwurst Eating Contest at the German Heritage Lot.
1:45 PM – Polka Pirates at the German Heritage Lot.
About Our Performers!
Ken and Mary Turbo Accordion
Ken brings over 40 years of music experience to the accordion duo. His music background includes not only playing the button-style accordion but also the tenor banjo, guitar, mandolin, and mandola. He taught in the Creative Arts program at Ohio State University from 1979 through 1984. He was even bestowed the title “Baron of the Banjo” by Frankie Yankovic. Ken had his own rag/jazz band for many years, playing in and around Ohio as well as performing in the German Pavilion at Disney’s Epcot Center and at the Altstadt Fest in Goslar/Harz, Germany. He adds to the “Ken and Mary” duo his expertise on the 5-row diatonic harmonika, also called the button box or button accordion.
Mary’s music career has spanned over 30 years, playing both the organ and the piano accordion. She has performed at numerous festivals, banquets, and for parties. She currently brings to “Ken and Mary” her magical talent on the standard piano accordion.
The Polka Pirates
Playing traditional style Slovenian, Polish, German, (all of them) polkas, waltzes, Big Band, Standards, Dixieland, Latin, Country, Rock and Role. We play it all – come and dance and sing, smile and enjoy - great people, great fun, great band !!!! A crowd favorite fun- time band!!
All genres of polka (Polish, Slovenian, German, Czech, Bohemian, you name it). Our small combo has provided thousands of senior living residents with memorable music for almost 20 years.
Toledo Bavarian Sports Dancers
The Bavarian Sports Club was founded in 1930 by 14 soccer players. While soccer is in our DNA, the BSC is best known for dancing! Our dance Group D'Holzhacker Buam is currently ranked as 13th in the nation as a Schuhplattler Gruppe. We perform at various festivals and private events all year round and as you might expect, we get super busy as the Oktoberfest Season comes around. In addition to our Adult group we have a large kinder group, bell ringers and whip performers. Our Club also has a very active Ladies Auxiliary, Motorcycle riding group, a shooting group, and more. We meet at our home at 2102 Lagrange St. where we celebrate our heritage "All Year Long" at the Last remaining Private German Clubhouse in the Greater Toledo Area.