Crossroads Festival weekend approaching

Published:  Wednesday, June 24, 2009 (8 months, 4 weeks ago)
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Van Wert’s Crossroads Festival weekend at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds is set for Aug. 5-8.
The 127 Yard Sale will begin the weekend events on Wednesday in the Commercial Building. This sale will continue through Saturday.
For those who have items to sell and would like to rent a table, contact Ann Marshall at 419-238-4551 or the Fair Board office at 419-238-9270. Sale hours for  9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday.
Along with the yard sale, a craft show will be held featuring local and area crafters in the Junior Fair Building the same hours as the Yard Sale. Various local food vendors will be available Wednesday through Friday.
The Van Wert County fairgrounds will also be the site of a “truck war” event on Saturday evening.
The Lincoln Highway Yard Sale will also be taking place across Van Wert County on the historic route. The Lincoln Highway Yard Sale days are Thursday through Saturday.
On Saturday, the third annual Van Wert Rib Cook-Off will be held at the fairgrounds from noon to midnight. This year’s event will include seven rib vendors, live evening entertainment, and a corn hole tournament with a guaranteed $500 first place prize.
The second annual Wheel-N-Wings Festival will also be part of this weekend. A car show will be held at the fairgrounds and an air festival will take place at the Van Wert Regional Airport. More information about this event will be released soon.
The Van Wert Historical Society will hold its third annual Antique Tractor Ride at 9 a.m. on Saturday. This event is open to any pre-1970 rubber-tired tractor. Tours and lunch are part of this event.
More information about any of these activities can be obtained from the Van Wert Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 419-238-9378 or at their office located at 136 E. Main St., Van Wert.