Pioneer Days in Kalida, Ohio…………celebrating the 150th Pioneer in 2022, and still going strong! Pioneer Days is the oldest festival in Ohio. But, it’s more than just a festival that has been around a while. It’s a time to visit with old friends and family in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Not to mention, it’s a great opportunity to meet and make new friends, too! As summer draws to a close, with vacations over and school back in session, it’s the one last HOORAH at the end of summer. No matter what your age, there is sure to be something to spike your interest. Maybe it’s the children’s entertainment, parade, or carnival games and rides for the kids. Or maybe it’s the rock dances for the teenagers and young adults. Then there is the gigantic car show for all ages with over 300 vehicles on display!

The Putnam County Historical Society has been an integral part of Pioneer Days from the beginning. It is the third oldest Historical Society in Ohio and has a very active membership promoting the history of Putnam County. Their Museum, located just off the square in Kalida, will be open during the Pioneer Days festival and now consists of three separate buildings packed with artifacts from Putnam County. Their annual meeting is always held Saturday afternoon of Pioneer. Be sure to stop by the museum, during the festival to see many interesting artifacts from Putnam County!

If it’s food you’re looking for, all the great festival foods are here……………including the famous Holy Name “Social Burgers”. Over 500,000 served at Pioneer Days! Want to kick back and enjoy a drink with your friends? Visit “The Oasis” or “Beer Town” with tons of Free Entertainment. Remember, it’s “Always the Weekend after Labor Day” and it’s “On the Square” in downtown Kalida. Come to Kalida and let the Kalida Lions and Kalida Firefighters be your Pioneer Days Hosts. You’ll be sure to enjoy your time at Pioneer Days.

A Full Midway of Rides, Concessions, and Food Stands Operating Daily Something for the Entire Family !!!

Watch All Your Favorite Sporting Events on The Many Tvs Located at Beertown and The Oasis!

Schedule:

Thursday, September 8, 2022

Free Bicycle Drawings at 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm

5:00 – 7:00pm: Pioneer Days Kickoff with 106.3 The Fox’s Big Kahuna at The Oasis Sponsored by Smoke-E’s Bar and Grill
6:00 – 9:30pm: Bingo Hosted by St. Michael Catholic Church Near Jerwers CPA
6:00 – 10:00pm: One Price Ride Wristbands (Get There Early!!!) Rides by Jessop Amusments Sponsored by Huntington Bank
7:00 – 10:30pm: “Live Band Big Caddy Daddy (From Ft. Wayne, In) and Bike Drawing” Sponsored by Superior Credit Union
8:00pm - 1:00am: Open – The Oasis Featuring Budweiser Products-Behind Fire Station Sponsored by Splash and Sparkle Car Wash
8:00pm: Queen of Hearts Drawing and 50/50 Drawing at The Big Ticket Tent Sponsored by Kahle Supply and Feed
8:00 – 10:00pm: Singo Bingo at The Oasis
8:30pm and 10:30pm: Free Drawing For $100 Gift Cards Sponsored by Troy Rampe Construction (Register at Big Ticket Tent)
9:30pm: Drawing for New Harley-Davidson Street Glide Motorcycle at Big Dance Tent

Friday, September 9, 2022

Free Bicycle Drawings at 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm
Free Black and White Cab Service 10:00pm - 2am
Sponsored by Brian Siefker Putnam County Sheriff

6:00am – 10:00am: 92.1 The Frog Morning Show with Dave and Victoria at Pioneer Park Pavilion Sponsored by Hoyt’s Tavern
5:45pm: Tannis School of Dance Performance in Front Of Fire Station
6:00 – 10:00pm: One Price Ride Wristbands (Get There Early!!!) Rides by Jessop Amusments Sponsored by Huntington Bank
6:00 – 10:00pm: Bingo Hosted by St. Michael Catholic Church Near Jerwers Cpa
6:00pm: Battle of the Businesses in Front Of Fire Station Sponsored by Kalida Area Chamber Of Commerce
6:00pm - 1:00am: Open – The Oasis Featuring Budweiser Products-Behind Fire Station Sponsored by Delphos Tent and Awning
6:30pm: Friday Night 4 Miler (Start Line at Kalida High School Parking Lot, Near Sr 115) Sponsored by Dr. Alison R. Niemeyer – Podiatry Specialists of NW Ohio
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7:00 – 10:00pm: “Wine and Bourbon Pour” Sponsored by Miller Construction Inc. – Live Music “Joe N Shuey” Sponsored by Custom Audio Concepts – at Pioneer Park Pavilion
Queen of Hearts Drawing (If Winner Hasn’t Been Found) and 50/50 Drawing at The Big Ticket Tent Sponsored by Kahle Supply and Feed
7:30pm and 10:30pm: Free Drawing For $100 Gift Cards Sponsored by and Troy Rampe Construction (Register at Big Ticket Tent)
7:30 – 9:00pm: Friday Night 4 Miler Awards and After Party at The Oasis Sponsored by The Pizzeria
9:30pm - 1:00am: Live Bands in The Big Dance Tent Electrik Circus:  Sponsored by Bockrath and Associates Engineering and Surveying, LLC , Kng Energy, Ups Store 3858, Press It Design
9:30pm: Free Drawing For $150 Worth of Groceries Sponsored by Kalida Market – “In Celebration of the 150th Pioneer Days” (16 Years Or Older) – Registration at Big Ticket Tent must be Present to Win!

Saturday, September 10, 2022

Free Black and White Cab Service 10:00pm - 2:00am
Sponsored by John and Mary Love, and Kahle Supply and Feed Mill

7:30am: Breakfast/Lunch in Fire Station and at Craft Show Provided by Kalida Boy Scout Troop 221 Sponsored by Woodwright
9:00am: Pioneer Days High School Volleyball Invitational at Kalida High School Gym (Air Conditioned) and St. Michael Gym Sponsored by Hoffman Lawn and Landscaping
10:00am - 4:00pm: Free Antique Tractor and Truck Show near the Museum Sponsored by F and S Concrete
10:00am - 5:00pm: Putnam County Historical Society Museum Open
10:00am - 4:00pm: Free Craft Show Under The Big Dance Tent Sponsored by County Wide Designs
10:00am - 4:00pm: Free Giant Custom and Street Car Show Throughout The Streets Around Fire Station
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11:30am: Nerveless Nocks Show – Just Off The Square
12:00 Noon – 3:00pm: Childrens Entertainment and Bicycle Giveaway at Pioneer Park Pavilion Sponsored by Kalida Medical Arts
12:00 Noon – 5:00pm: Rides by Jessop Amusments (One Price Ride Wristbands Available from 12 – 5pm) Sponsored by Huntington Bank
12:00 Noon – 1:00am: Open – The Oasis Featuring Budweiser Products-Behind Fire Station Sponsored by Ottoville Hardware and Furniture Co.
12:00 Noon – 4:00pm: Bingo Hosted by St. Michael Catholic Church
12:00 Noon – 4:00pm: Free Photo Booth On The Square Sponsored by Kalida Medical Arts
12:00 Noon – 4:00pm: Free Professional Face Painting at Pioneer Park Pavilion Sponsored by Kalida Medical Arts
12:00 Noon – 4:00pm: Free Character Meet and Greetat Pioneer Park Pavilion Sponsored by Kalida Medical Arts
12:00 Noon: Buckeyes Vs Arkansas State on Big Screen Tvs at Beertown Sponsored by Hopkins, Klausing, Schroeder, and Von Sossan, LLC
1:30pm: Putnam County Historical Society Meeting at The Museumsponsored by Town and Country Flowers
2:00pm: Nerveless Nocks Show – Just Off The Square
2:30pm: Kiddie Tractor Pull Near The Museum “Hosted by The National Kiddie Tractor Pullers Association” Registration Starts at 1:30pm
4:30pm: Saturday Evening Mass at Historic St. Michael Catholic Church
5:00 – 9:00pm: Live Band at Pioneer Park Pavilion Oktoberfest Polka Duane Malinowski – Sponsored by Wibby’s Smith’s Sports and Spirits
6:00pm: Nerveless Nocks Show – Just Off The Square
6:00 – 10:00pm: Rides by Jessop Amusments (One Price Ride Wristbands Available from 6pm- Close) Sponsored by Huntington Bank
6:00 – 10:00pm: Bingo Hosted by St. Michael Catholic Church Near Jerwers CPA
7:00pm: Queen Crowning at Pioneer Park Pavilion (Queen’s Crown Provided by The Union Bank) Sponsored by Kahle Supply and Feed
7:30pm: Free Drawing For $100 Gift Cards Sponsored by N (Register at Big Ticket Tent) must be Present to Win!
9:00pm - 9:30pm: Fireworks Show – Best Viewed from Town Square
9:30pm - 1:00am: Live Band in The Big Dance Tent Chance Mckinney “Music City Madness Award Winner” Sponsored by Sponsored by Bockrath and Associates Engineering and Surveying, LLC, KNG Energy, Ups Store 3858, Press It Design
9:30pm: Free Drawing For $150 Worth Of Groceries Sponsored by Kalida Market – “In Celebration of the 150th Pioneer Days” (16 Years Or Older) – Registration at Big Ticket Tent
11:00pm: $750 Attendance Drawing – Sponsored by Webken Masonry All Big Ticket Purchases Automatically Entered must be Present to Win
11:00pm: Queen Of Hearts Drawing (If Winner Hasn’t Been Found) and 50/50 Drawing at The Big Ticket Tent Sponsored by Kahle Supply and Feed

Sunday, September 11, 2022

7:30am and 10:30am: Sunday Morning Masses at Historic St. Michael Catholic Church
11:00am - 5:00pm: Putnam County Historical Society Museum Open (Museum Will be Closed During the Parade.)
12:00pm: Nerveless Nocks Show – Just Off The Square
12:00 Noon: Open – The Oasis Featuring Budweiser Products-Behind Fire Station Sponsored by Metalink
12:00 Noon – 6:00pm: Rides by Jessop Amusments (Parade Day Special Ride Wristbands from 12-6pm Sunday – Rides Closed During Parade) – Sponsored by Huntington Bank
12:30pm: NFL Kickoff Party at The Oasis Featuring Budweiser Products – Behind Fire Station Sponsored by Kahle and Associates CPA
1:00pm: KHS Band Performance at The Fire Station Sponsored by Huggins Auto Parts
1:30pm Sharp! Free: Northwest Ohio’s Largest Parade Parade Theme: “Community, Fellowship and Service For 150 Years. The Tradition Continues!”
2:30pm: Chicken Wing Challenge Under The Big Dance Tent Sponsored by Creative Edge Cabinets and Woodworking
3:00pm - 7:00pm: Bingo Hosted by St. Michael Catholic Church Near Jerwers CPA
3:30pm: Nerveless Nocks Show – Just Off The Square
3:30pm - 5:00pm: Live Band at The Kaitlyn Schmidt with Off The Edge Sponsored by Wannemacher Property Services
After Parade: Village Idiots at Pioneer Park Pavilion Sponsored by Knueve and Sons Plumbing and Heating
Approx. 4:00pm: Live Auction Under The Big Tent Sponsored by Ted Verhoff Builders and Cabinetry ($150k Golden Ticket to be Auctioned)
4:15pm: Free Drawing For Bicycles (Tickets For This Drawing Will be Passed Out Along The Parade Route)
5:00pm: $750 Attendance Drawing –  Sponsored by H All Big Ticket Purchases Automatically Entered –Must be Present to Win!
5:30pm: Nerveless Nocks Show – Just Off The Square
6:00pm: Free Drawing For $100 Gift Cards Sponsored by Troy Rampe Construction (Register at Big Ticket Tent)
6:00pm - 9:00pm: Live Band at The Town Square Way Up South Sponsored by Moose Landing Country Club
7:00pm: $5,000 Big Ticket Drawing – Need not be Present to Win! Tickets available at Big Ticket Tent on the Square during the Festival
8:00pm: $150k Golden Ticket Drawing at The Town Square (Sold Out)

Date: September 8 - 11, 2022

Location: Various Venues in Kalida, OH 45853.

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