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Wood County Heritage Days & Power of Yesteryear Farm & Tractor Show

Wood County Heritage Days & Power of Yesteryear Farm & Tractor Show

Wood County Heritage Days & Power of Yesteryear Farm & Tractor Show

Wood County Heritage Days & Power of Yesteryear Farm & Tractor Show

Wood County Heritage Days & Power of Yesteryear Farm & Tractor Show

 

 

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Wood County Heritage Days celebrates Wood County’s strong ties with agriculture and the farm. We hope to connect Wood County’s rich farm history with the current trend of local and sustained farming, community farmers’ markets, and local agricultural support groups who can share information on today’s farming practices.

The Power of Yesteryear Club Antique Farm & Tractor Show features restored & non-restored tractors, gas engines, and farm equipment. Events include a kiddie pedal pull, a tractor parade, and oil and field demonstrations from a working oil derrick.

“Life at the Home” demonstrations will show daily chores done on the homestead - from cultivating the earth to cooking over an open a fire, along with many skilled demonstrations of lost arts. Live animals, local music, and children’s games and activities provide fun for all ages. Sunday events include the annual Wood County Historical Society BBQ Fundraiser and the Wood County Spirit Awards ceremony honoring notable Wood Countians.

* FREE PARKING * FREE ADMISSION *


JOIN US FOR A WEEKEND FULL OF FUN AND GAMES
Heritage Days Activities

TIMED EVENTS
SATURDAY, JUNE 12

Live Broadcast from "A Firm Foundation" w/ Rick & Jackie

9-11 AM Front Lawn

Book Signing Tom Boltz "North Baltimore and Its Neighbors

10 AM - 2 PM Front Lawn

Tractor Parade

11 AM County Home Road

Delta Children (blues)

11 AM-Noon Main Stage

Book Mobile Tours
and farm stories

Tours: 11 AM - 3 PM
Stories: 1 PM & 2 PM
Front Lawn

Kiddie Pedal Pull

Registration 1 PM, Pull 2 PM Tractor Show

Vintage Base Ball, Infirmary Inmates

1-3 PM West Lawn

Toraigh (Celtic)

1:30-2:30 PM Main Stage

Veteran's Memorial Program

2 PM Cemetery

Bowling Green Area Community Band
featuring Dr. Phil Cartright on banjo

3 - 4 PM Main Stage

Bowling Green Area Community Band

3 - 4 PM Main Stage
SUNDAY, JUNE 13

Wood Co. Historical Society BBQ Fundraiser
Meal includes: Choice of Harlan's Chicken or Pork Chop BBQ, 2 sides, roll w/ butter.
Homemade pie for dessert and beverage.

11 am - 2 pm or until sold out Pole Barn

Root Cellar String Band

11 AM - 1 PM Main Stage

Kiddie Pedal Pull

Registration 1 PM, Pull 2 PM Tractor Show

Vintage Base Ball, Infirmary Inmates

1-3 PM West Lawn

Black Swamp Dulcimer Gathering

1:30-3:30 PM Front Lawn

Spirit of Wood County Awards [2010 Recipients]

2 PM - 3 PM Main Stage

Tractor Parade

3:30 PM County Home Road
ONGOING

Tractor and Farm Show
Power of Yesteryear and the Wood County Historical Society Barn Bums

Self-guided tours of Museum, Asylum, and Barns

Oil Derrick & Steam Engine

Blacksmithing & Cross-cut Saw Demo

Quilting - Black Swamp Quilt Guild

Rope Making and Chair Caning

Toy Tractor Show (saturday only)

Adult Tractor Games

Swap Meet

Herb Garden and Plant Sale, Black Swamp Herb Society

Hands-on Corn Milling, Toledo Metroparks

Spinning, Weaving, and Knitting, Black Swamp Spinners' Guild<--unable to attend

Crochet Demo from Linda Wenrick

Cooking Demonstration and Candle Dipping from costumed reenactors

Wood County Park District and Zimmerman One-room School

Hammered and Mountain Dulcimer, Jerry Silvers

History on Wood, Ernest Brown <- unable to attend

Infirmary Inmates Vintage Base Ball

Forshee Farm Cottage Bakery

Wood County Hospital

Wood County Master Gardeners

Homemade crafts from JoLynn Snyder, Phyllis Layman, & Kristina Nelson (saturday only)

Ro-Jo Dairy Cow & Calf, Goat Milking Demo from GoatFeathers Farm, and Hatching Chicks

Working Train Display, Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation

Wood County Library, Story Time, and the new Book Mobile

"Homestead Chores" including lawn mowing, laundry, and butter churning

*Poppin' George's Kettle Korn*
 
*Grandma's Homemade Ice Cream*
Wood Co. Historical Society
Pork-a-leans, hot dogs, chips, and more
Wood Co. Historical Society BBQ
SUNDAY ONLY! 11 am - 2 pm or until sold out

Meal includes: Choice of Harlan's Chicken or Pork Chop BBQ,
2 sides (baked potato and cole slaw), roll w/ butter
Homemade pie for dessert and beverage.
ONLY $10
a la carte options available

NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
but if you would like to be invited next year, send your mailing address, email, and phone to:

Email: museum@woodcountyhistory.org
Phone: 419.352.0967
Fax: 419-352-6220
Mailing Address: Wood County Historical Center & Museum
attn. Wood County Heritage Days
13660 County Home Road, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402


2010 Participant Criteria

DEMONSTRATORS provide a hands-on approach to the lost arts. See farming equipment in action such as cultivators, grinders, and shellers. Food demonstrations may include bean snapping, cider press, and watching corn go from the stalks to delicious cornbread. Live animals will be on site.

BOOTH INFORMATION -

1. BOOTH SET-UP TIME: Friday, June 11 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM*
(*Set-up on the grounds after 5 PM is allowed, however staff may not be available for assistance) [or] Saturday, June 12 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

2. EVENT HOURS: Saturday, June 12 and Sunday, June 13; 10 AM to 5 PM each day.

3. The Wood County Historical Society is not responsible for any loss or damage to the property of the participant.

4. Exhibitors must furnish their own needed materials such as tents, tables, chairs, display walls, extension cords, signage, etc.

5. ADVANCE RESERVATION NECESSARY for the use of 110 or 220 electrical service, water service, or fire pit access. Please indicate on application.

6. Participants are selected strictly on their merit as interpreted by the Wood County Heritage Days Ad-hoc Committee and the staff of the Wood County Historical Center & Museum.

7. The Wood County Historical Society takes no percentage of profits from outside vendors unless otherwise stated.

8. Booth spaces are marked in 10’ x 10’ increments. Multiple spaces available.

9. BOOTH FEES:
-Sutlers and vendors selling items for profit: $25/one day, $40/two days for each 10’ x 10’ space
-Food vendors: $50/one day, $70/two days for each 10’ x 20’ space
-Demonstrators and Community Groups: no charge
Any unusual circumstances or discrepancies will be reviewed by the Wood County Heritage Days ad-hoc committee.


FOOD VENDORS:
We encourage food vendors to apply who have an authentic pioneer or hand-made approach to their craft. BOOTH SET-UP TIME: Friday, June 11 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM* (*Set-up on the grounds after 5 PM is allowed, however staff may not be available for assistance) [or] Saturday, June 12 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Food vendors must furnish their own needed materials such as tents, tables, chairs, display walls, etc. Limited 110 and 220 electrical service is available and must be reserved in advance. Limited water service is available. Participants are selected strictly on their merit as interpreted by the Wood County Heritage Days Ad-hoc Committee and the staff of the Wood County Historical Center & Museum in conjunction with the stated Wood County Heritage Days Mission Statement. The Wood County Historical Society takes no percentage of profits from outside vendors unless otherwise stated.

EVENT HOURS: Saturday, June 12 and Sunday, June 13; 10 AM to 5 PM each day. The Wood County Historical Society is not responsible for any loss or damage to the property of the participant. The Wood County Historical Society will host an annual BBQ fundraiser on Sunday, June 13, so no competing food vendors will be hired on that day.

BOOTH FEES:
Food vendors: $50/one day, $70/two days for each 10’ x 20’ space


ENTERTAINMENT
A variety of talents assemble throughout the weekend. From Dulcimers to bluegrass, this event examines how music helped fuel our history. The Museum provides a tent-covered stage, and limited sound system. Performers are welcome to bring their own sound system if desired. Acoustic or solo performers may also play throughout the grounds. Performances last for 60-120 minutes.

If you are a musician or musical group interested in performing, contact Kelli Kling at museum@woodcountyhistory.org for more information.

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Who Do I Contact Regarding Special Events?

Kelli

Kelli Kling
Marketing, PR, & Special Events
Wood County Historical Center & Museum
13660 County Home Road
Bowling Green, OH 43402
419-352-0967
museum@woodcountyhistory.org