Pioneer Days in Kalida, Ohio celebrating the 152nd Pioneer in 2024, 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.

Schedule of Events:

September 5, 2024

5:00pm - 07:00pm: Pioneer Days Kickoff With 106.3 The Fox's Big Kahuna - The Oasis Sponsored By Smoke-E's Bar And Grill
6:00pm - 09:30pm: Bingo Hosted By St. Michael Catholic Church Near Jerwers Cpa Sponsored By The Meadows Of Kalida
6:00pm - 10:00pm: Buddy Night Ride Wristbands (Get There Early!!!) Rides By Jessop Amusements   2 Wristbands For $30 Or 1 Wristband For $20
7:00pm - 10:30pm: "Live Band Voodoo Haze And Bike Drawing" - Big Tent Sponsored By Superior Credit Union
8:00pm: Queen Of Hearts Drawing And 50/50 Drawing - The Big Ticket Tent Sponsored By
8:00pm - 01:00am: Nfl Watch Party Ravens Vs Chiefs At The Oasis Featuring Budweiser Products-Behind Fire Station Sponsored By Splash And Sparkle Car Wash
8:30pm - 10:00pm: Free Drawing For $100 Gift Cards Sponsored By Troy Rampe Construction (Register At Big Ticket Tent)
9:30pm: Drawing For A New Harley-Davidson Motorcycle - Big Tent Sponsored By Thirsty's Food And Spirits

September 6, 2024

6:00pm - 10:00am: 92.1 The Frog Morning Show With Dave And Victoria - Pioneer Park Pavilion Sponsored By Cherry's Outdoor World
5:45pm: Tannis School Of Dance Performance In Front Of Fire Station
6:00pm - 10:00pm: One Price Ride Wristbands (Get There Early!!!) Rides By Jessop Amusements Sponsored By
6:00pm - 10:00pm: Bingo Hosted By St. Michael Catholic Church Near Jerwers Cpa Sponsored By The Meadows Of Kalida
6:00pm: Battle Of The Businesses In Front Of Fire Station Sponsored By Kalida Area Chamber Of Commerce
6:00pm - 01:00am: Open - The Oasis Featuring Budweiser Products-Behind Fire Station  Sponsored By Delphos Tent And Awning
6:30pm: Friday Night 4 Miler (Start Line - Kalida High School Parking Lot, Near Sr 115) Sponsored By Dr. Alison R.Niemeyer - Podiatry Specialists Of Nw Ohio
6:30pm: Free Dangerous Feats Of Comedy - Town Square
7:00pm - 10:00pm: "Wine And Bourbon Pour" Sponsored By Miller Construction Inc. - Live Music "Zach Diemer" Sponsored By Custom Audio Concepts - - Pioneer Park Pavilion
7:30pm - 09:00pm: Friday Night 4 Miler Awards And After Party - The Oasis Sponsored By The Pizzeria
7:30pm - 10:30pm: Free Drawing For $100 Gift Cards Sponsored By And Troy Rampe Construction (Register At Big Ticket Tent) Queen Of Hearts Drawing (If The Winner Hasn't Been Found) And 50/50 Drawing - The Big Ticket Tent Sponsored By
8:00pm: Free Dangerous Feats Of Comedy - Town Square
9:30pm: Free Drawing For $152 Worth Of Groceries Sponsored By Kalida Market - "In Celebration Of The 152st Pioneer Days" (16 Years Or Older) - Registration - Big Ticket Tent Must Be Present To Win!
9:30pm - 01:00am: Live Bands In The Big Tent Derek Alan:  Sponsored By Bockrath And Associates Engineering And Surveying, Llc , Kng Energy, Krouse Design, Ohio Sanitary Services, Press It Design

September 7, 2024

07:30am: Breakfast/Lunch In Fire Station And At Craft Show Provided By Kalida Boy Scout Troop 221 Sponsored By Woodwright
09:00am: 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 Fands Concrete
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
10:00am - 5:00pm: Putnam County Historical Society Museum Open
11:30am: Free Dangerous Feats Of Comedy - Town Square
12:00pm - 3:00pm: Childrens Entertainment And Bicycle Giveaway- Pioneer Park Pavilion Sponsored By Kalida Medical Arts
12:00pm - 5:00pm: Rides By Jessop Amusements (One Price Ride Wristbands Available From 12 - 5pm)
12:00pm - 1:00am: Open - The Oasis Featuring Budweiser Products-Behind Fire Station Sponsored By Ottoville Hardware And Furniture Co.
12:00pm - 4:00pm: Bingo Hosted By St. Michael Catholic Church Sponsored By The Meadows Of Kalida
12:00pm - 4:00pm: Free Photo Booth On The Square Sponsored By Kalida Medical Arts
12:00pm - 4:00pm: Free Professional Face Painting - Pioneer Park Pavilion Sponsored By Kalida Medical Arts
12:00pm - 4:00pm: Free Character Meet And Greet - Pioneer Park Pavilion Sponsored By Kalida Medical Arts
01:30pm: Putnam County Historical Society Meeting - The Museum Sponsored By Town And Country Flowers
02:00pm: Free Dangerous Feats Of Comedy - Town Square
02:30pm: Kiddie Tractor Pull Near The Museum "Hosted By The National Kiddie Tractor Pullers Association" Registration Starts At 1:30pm
04:30pm: Saturday Evening Mass At Historic St. Michael Catholic Church
05:00pm - 9:00pm: Live Band - Pioneer Park Pavilion Oktoberfest Polka Badinov - Sponsored By Brian Kleman Construction
06:00pm: Free Dangerous Feats Of Comedy - Town Square
06:00pm - 10:00pm: Rides By Jessop Amusements (One Price Ride Wristbands Available From 6pm- Close)
06:00pm - 10:00pm: Bingo Hosted By St. Michael Catholic Church Near Jerwers Cpa Sponsored By The Meadows Of Kalida
07:00pm: Queen Crowning - Pioneer Park Pavilion (Queen's Crown Provided By The Union Bank)
07:30pm: Free Drawing For $100 Gift Cards Sponsored By Jay Petroleum (Register At Big Ticket Tent) Must Be Present To Win!
07:30pm: Buckeyes Vs. Western Michigan On Big Screen Tvs - Beertown Sponsored By Hopkins, Schroeder, And Von Sossan, Llc
09:30pm - 1:00am: Live Band In The Big Dance Tent Jimmy Jack Band Sponsored By Sponsored By Bockrath And Associates Engineering And Surveying, Llc , Kng Energy, Krouse Design, Ohio Sanitary Services, Press Design
09:30pm: Free Drawing For $152 Worth Of Groceries Sponsored By Kalida Market - "In Celebration Of The 152st Pioneer Days" (16 Years Or Older) - Registration - Big Ticket Tent
11:00pm: $750 Attendance Drawing - Sponsored By  All Big Ticket Purchases Automatically Entered Must Be Present To Win
11:00pm: Queen Of Hearts Drawing (If The Winner Hasn't Been Found) And 50/50 Drawing - The Big Ticket Tent Sponsored By L-H Door Sales And Service

September 8, 2024

08:00am - 11:00am: 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: Free Dangerous Feats Of Comedy - Town Square
12:00pm: Open - The Oasis Featuring Budweiser Products-Behind Fire Station Sponsored By Metalink
12:30pm: Nfl Kickoff Party - The Oasis Featuring Budweiser Products - Behind Fire Station Sponsored By Kahle And Associates Cpa
01:00pm: Khs Band Performance - The Fire Station Sponsored By Huggins Auto Parts
01:30pm: Sharp - Free: Northwest Ohio's Largest Parade Parade Theme: "Family And Friends Coming Together To Build A Strong Future For Our Community For Years To Come" - Addison Heitmeyer
02:30pm: Chicken Wing Challenge Under The Big Dance Tent Sponsored By Creative Edge Cabinets And Woodworking
03:00pm - 7:00pm: Rides By Jessop Amusements (Parade Day Special $15 Ride Wristbands From 3-7pm Sunday - Rides Closed During Parade)
03:00pm - 7:00pm: Bingo Hosted By St. Michael Catholic Church Near Jerwers Cpa Sponsored By The Meadows Of Kalida
03:30pm: Free Dangerous Feats Of Comedy - Town Square
After Parade: Friends Of Leslie - Pioneer Park Pavilion Sponsored By Knueve And Sons Plumbing And Heating
Approx - 4:00pm: Live 152nd Commmemorative Auction Under The Big Tent Sponsored By Ted Verhoff Builders And Cabinetry ($152k Golden Ticket To Be Auctioned)
04:15pm: Free Drawing For Bicycles (Tickets For This Drawing Will Be Passed Out Along The Parade Route)
05:00pm: $750 Attendance Drawing -  Sponsored By Superior Energy Solutions All Big Ticket Purchases Automatically Entered -Must Be Present To Win!
05:30pm: Free Dangerous Feats Of Comedy - Town Square
06:00pm: Free Drawing For $100 Gift Cards Sponsored By Troy Rampe Construction (Register At Big Ticket Tent)
06:00pm - 9:00pm: Live Band - The Town Square Ruffed Up Sammy Sponsored By Moose Landing Country Club
07:00pm: $10,000 Big Ticket Drawing - Need Not Be Present To Win! Tickets Available - Big Ticket Tent On The Square During The Festival
08:00pm: $152k Golden Ticket Drawing - Sponsored By Schnipke Excavating And Concrete   Need Not Be Present To Win! - The Town Square

Date: September 5 - September 8, 2024

Location: Various Venues in Kalida, OH

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