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Tiffin Seneca Heritage Festival 2023

Arts and Entertainment

September 8, 2023

From: Tiffin Seneca Heritage Festival

Add to the splendor of an autumn weekend by attending one of Ohio's longest running festivals, now celebrating 44 successful years!

In the "Living Village" located at Rotary Park on Frost Parkway in Tiffin, Ohio, you can step back in time by experiencing the rumble of Civil War-era cannons, while touring tents and tee-pees, and interacting with re-enactors. There will be re-enactors, craftsmen, period musicians, food and plenty of entertainment for kids of all ages!

In the "Downtown Area" of Historic Tiffin, Ohio, there is plenty of family friendly entertainment including; music, parade, Vintage Market, car show, food, German Heritage tent and children activities!

Schedule of Events:

Location: Downtown Area" of Historic Tiffin, Ohio

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

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. ($5.00 Entry Fee)
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.

Location:  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!
Military Camp Life complete with drills, marching and inspection!
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 Man Of The 1880’s!
Listen to Civil War Music with musicians Steve and Lisa Ball at the gazebo!
Military Camp Life complete with drills, marching and inspection!
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!
10:00 AM – 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!

Date: September 15 - 17, 2023

Location:
Downtown - located in Downtown Tiffin, Ohio
Heritage Village - located at Rotary Park on Frost Parkway, Tiffin, Ohio

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