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Square Fair - PUT ON HOLD UNTIL 2016. Northwest Ohio's premiere three-day arts festival with food, continuous entertainment, farmers market, fine arts and crafts, children's art park and stage, and special events. Held in Town Square in downtown Lima. Expected to bring in thousands of patrons. Some big name acts to perform!

Address: Town Square , Lima, Ohio
Ph: (419) 222-1458 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: squarefair@woh.rr.com
Web: www.squarefairlima.com

February

10 - 11 Lima Mid-Winter Powwow - Whether you are Native American by birth, or you are interested in Native American culture, you will enjoy this weekend of Native American arts, crafts, food, dancing and singing.  The Public is invited, drums by invitation, all dancers welcome.

Grand entry is Saturday at 1:00 and 6:00 p.m. and Sunday at 1:00 p.m.

Address: UAW Hall, 1440 Bellefontaine Ave. , Lima, Ohio
Ph: 419-203-0377 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: tbirddesigns@zoomtown.com
Web: www.lima-allencvb.com
Fee: Adults $5; Age 5-12 is $3; Over age 62 is $3. Under age 5 Free.

March

10 CIAO Pasta Dinner - Formerly known as the UNICO Dinner, always on Palm Sunday.  Carry out or eat in. Thousands come from all over the state to partake in this festival and dinner honoring Italian Heritage. Great Italian music, food, desserts and more available!   12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m.

This annual pasta dinner is a Lima tradition and benefits Italian Charities.  Enjoy great pasta and entertainment at the Civic Center or take some home to enjoy.  Don't miss this year's feast!

Address: Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center, 7 Town Square , Lima, Ohio
Ph: (419) 224-5222 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.limaciviccenter.com

May

27 Annual Scrabble Run Classic Car and Bike Show - Ohio Cycleworx will sponsor the Annual Classic Car and Bike Show to Benefit Family Promise of Lima, Ohio. There will be a Benefit Ride, Car Show, Door Prizes and Activities for the whole family. The car show registration begins at 9:00am. Vendors, live music and radio broadcast will be on site. All proceeds will benefit Family Promise of Lima.

Address: 4150 Elida Rd. Lima, Ohio , Lima, Ohio
Ph: 419-331-2333 (Always call and confirm events)
Fax: 419-331-2222
Email: ohiocycle@hotmail.com
Web: ohcycle.com
Fee: $20 Entry Fee

3 - 5 Annual Spring 4-wheel Jamboree Nationals - Watch as 4x4's rumble and roar right before your eyes! See these amazing trucks from across the country. Event brings in visitor's from all over the nation. This is a three day monster truck show, and not the view with a telescope kind, but the up close and meet the drivers kind. There is rock crawling, mud runs, mud drags, rough truck, burn out comp, bikini comp, truck show and a vender sales event. Anything truck or truck related its there.

Address: Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Highway , Lima, Ohio
Ph: (317) 236-6515 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.4wheeljamboree.com

17 - 19 Pigmania State Championship BBQ Competition and Festival - 3 day festival. Fun for the whole family. Kids zone. Beer Garden. Crafts. games. pony rides. bouncy houses. face painting.

Address: 2750 Harding Hwy , Lima, Ohio
Ph: 614-223-1530 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.pigmaniabbq.com
Fee: $5, 12 and under free

June

15 Ohio National Championship Motorcycle Races - Thousands come from all over the state to see these spectacular motorcycle races. Large event that is growing year after year. Don't miss out! 3:00 pm

Address: Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Highway , Lima, Ohio
Ph: (419) 991-1491 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.allencountyfair.org

July

24 Star Spangled Spectacular - Freedom 5K Run/Walk, Pavilion Stage Entertainment, Free Kids' Zone, Parade of Colors, Main Stage Entertainment and more.  A fun day for the entire family that draws a huge crowd. Awesome and Spectacular Fireworks with the Lima Symphony Orchestra performing at 10:00 p.m.

Address: Faurot Park, Collett St. & Woodlawn Ave. , Lima, Ohio
Ph: (419) 223-1010 (Always call and confirm events)

24OH0501010e069 - Lima Beard's Buggy Shop Annual Car Show - Car show starts about noon and features swap meet, cruise, nationally known judges, live music, refreshments available for purchase on site.
Music with Vernon McIntyre's Appalachian Grass from about 7 til ?: Lightning fast instrumentals, close harmonies, entertaining novelty songs, plus trick fiddling with Roadie LaPew, the fiddling Polecat.

Address: 265 E Kildare , Lima, Ohio
Ph: 419-788-1988 (Always call and confirm events)
Fee: Free but daonation appreciated

5 - 6 Northwest Ohio Rib Cook-Off - Let the sauce run down your chin as you and thousands of others rush to this popular event to sample, "the best of the best" ribs in Northwest Ohio.
Expanded this year to a two-day event!  5 Live Bands!  10 Restaurants!
Amateur BBQ Contest!

Address: Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Highway , Lima, Ohio
Ph: (419) 228-7141 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.allencountyfair.org

August

27 Rally Point River Ride - This ride is a fundraiser to benefit Rally Point Youth Center. The route choices 20/50/100 are suitable for families to experienced riders. There will be rest stops, lunch, music, sag service, recovery massages, and a friendly atmosphere.

Address: Ottawa Metro Park, 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH 45801 , Lima, Ohio
Ph: 419-234-8817 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: rallyup@myway.com
Web: rallyup.org
Fee: $35.00 (bike club members - $5.00 off)

3 Road Rebels Classic Car Cruise In - 50s & 60s music, various classic car & motorcycle awards, door prizes and a 50/50 drawing! Proceeds from the Road Rebels Classic Car Cruise In events are donated to various local charities. 2 - 6 p.m.

Address: Eagles Club Aerie #370, 800 W. Robb Ave , Lima, Ohio
Ph: 419-302-3480 (Always call and confirm events)
Fee: Free and open to the public. $10 Fee to enter a vehicle.

9 - 17 Allen County Fair - One of Ohio's largest county fairs with huge acts to perform in concert! Great food and rides galore! A true family event, thousands come from miles around to participate in this ever-growing fair.

Address: Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Highway , Lima, Ohio
Ph: (419) 228-7141 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.allencofair.org

September

31 TV-44 Annual Benefit Auction - Christian TV station WTLW TV-44 1844 Baty Road Lima will have its annual benefit auction at 9AM.
Trips will go at noon
Vehicles at 2PM
Garage Sale 9-1,
Boutique with prepriced items 9-1
Lunch will be available.
Come and enjoy the day under the big top!

Address: 1844 Baty Road , Lima, Ohio
Ph: 419-339-4444 ext 162 (Always call and confirm events)
Fax: 419-339-1736
Email: sketner@wtlw.com
Web: www.wtlw.com
Fee: Free

6 Springview Manor Annual Car show - 15 dash plaques to the first 15 and 5 trophies!! No entry, but bring canned good to benefit Our Daily Bread or cash is acceptable. Nice show with food and beverages available. 50/50 drawings and plenty of giveaways. 4:00 pm. Located on Spring St between Collett and Jameson.

Contact Kelli for more info at 419-979-2472 or 419-227-3661

Address: 883 W Spring St , Lima, Ohio
Ph: 419-227-3661 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: kelli.delong@springviewmanorhc.com
Fee: Donation

October

21 - 22 Tri-State Gun Show at the Allen County Fair Grounds - Don't miss this show featuring guns, knives, hunting equipment and associated collectibles - both old and new - for purchase.  The Tri-State Gun Show has been a regular at the Allen County Fairgrounds in Lima  for several years due to its popularity with collectors and hunting enthusiasts from miles around.

Address: Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Highway , Lima, Ohio
Ph: (419) 647-0067 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.allencountyfair.org

28 Fabulous Fall Craft, Vendor and Family Fair - A family oriented event with Kids Coloring Contests & prizes, Food, Desserts, Arts & Crafts, Shopping, Super Heroes Meet & Greet Captain America, Supergirl, Batman and Batgirl (tickets are $5 for 4 people) Face Painting, Kettle Corn, D.A.R.E. with *FREE* ID/DNA identification cards, American Township Fire Dept with fire engine and fire safety demos, Door Prizes, 50/50 & more!

Bring a canned good for 1 Door Prize ticket - 1 per person - Donated to West Ohio Food Bank - Let's donate TONS -

Trying to get 4 bikes donated for a *FREE* kids raffle - Each child who attends gets a FREE ticket for a chance to win 1 of 4 bikes - MUST be present to win

Address: Learning Castle Childcare 1251 N Cole Street, , Lima, Ohio
Ph: 4192364134 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: locketdesigner16761@gmail.com
Web: www.facebook.com/events/1539203299662560/
Fee: FREE admission

November

26 - 27 Tri-State Gun Show at the Allen County Fair Grounds - Don't miss this show featuring guns, knives, hunting equipment and associated collectibles - both old and new -  for purchase.  The Tri-State Gun Show has been a regular at the Allen County Fairgrounds in Lima for several years due to its popularity with collectors and hunting enthusiasts from miles around.

Address: Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Highway , Lima, Ohio
Ph: (419) 647-0067 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.allencountyfair.org

2 Bath PTS Fall Craft Show - Always the 2nd Saturday in November. 9 am - 3 pm. Concessions available all day.
Sponsored by Bath Parent Teacher Society.

Address: Bath High School, 2850 Bible Rd., Lima, OH , Lima, Ohio
Ph: 419-234-0409 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: cbodine@woh.rr.com
Web: www.lima-allencvb.com
Fee: Admission: $1:00; Children under 12 admitted free.

9 Christmas Craft Show - Don't miss this Christmas craft show, where craft vendors come from all over the state to show and sell their unique items for that special someone this holiday season. This is a large event that attracts people from all over!

Address: Allen County Fairgrounds,2750 Harding Highway , Lima, Ohio
Ph: (419) 648-3747 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.allencountyfair.org
Fee: $3

December

20 - 24 Christmas Tree Festival - Annual holiday festival with wonderful live music, dozens of beautifully-decorated themed Christmas trees submitted by various organizations, baked goods, and a holiday bazaar with many items for sale.

Address: Allen County Museum & MacDonell House, 620 W. Market St. , Lima, Ohio
Ph: (419) 222-9426 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.lima-allencvb.com

23 - 24 Tri-State Gun Show at the Allen County Fair Grounds - Don't miss this show featuring guns, knives, hunting equipment and associated collectibles - both old and new - for purchase.  The Tri-State Gun Show has been a regular at the Allen County Fairgrounds in Lima for several years due to its popularity with collectors and hunting enthusiasts from miles around.

Address: Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Highway , Lima, Ohio
Ph: (419) 647-0067 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.allencountyfair.org

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Lincoln Park Railway Exhibit

The Lincoln Park Railway Exhibit features a Nickel Plate 779, the last steam engine ever built in Lima, Ohio at the Lima Locomotive Works. You will also find a luxurious private car, built in 1883 and a Nickel Plate caboose built in 1882 and an authentically equipped 1895

Lima, OH Railroad History

Crouse Performance Hall

Crouse Performance Hall is a 1,780 seat, state-of-the-art facility that is located on the south end of the Veterans'

Lima, OH Theatres

Artspace Lima

Artspace/Lima is the premiere art gallery and educational center in West Central Ohio. Components are the Ellen Nelson Gallery, Time Warner Cable ArtZone, Gallery for Young People, and Gallery Shop. It also houses one of the regions BEST arts resource libraries. Artspace/

Lima, OH Arts

Lima Warriors

The Lima Warriors have competed as a semi-professional football team since 2001

Lima, OH Sports

Children's Garden

Located at the Allen County Museum complex, the Children's Garden is a project of the OSU Extension, 4-H Master Gardeners and the Allen County Historical Society. This garden has grown to include over 30

Lima, OH Gardens

Things to do near Lima, OH

Oak Mallett Golf Club

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Lawrence Woods State Nature Preserve

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Dum Dum Factory Tour & Museum

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Shawnee Country Club

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Allen County Memorial Hall

Historic Memorial Hall was built in 1908 and has played a major role in the cultural life of Allen County. Prior to the openi...