NEWS & UPDATE

Downtown Fremont Inc. will be hosting the Croghan Colonial Bank Farmers Market and Moke America Ohio Sauerkraut Social Event Saturday, October 7^th, 2022, from 9am-1pm. Attendance will be free to the public.

The Sauerkraut Social Event allows the Fremont Community to enjoy some of everyone’s favorite aspects of the Sauerkraut Festival from the 1980s.  The event will feature a Polka Band, Northcoast Mix, from Parma Ohio.  Pony Rides throughout the market from Shining Star Farm. Sauerkraut Specials will be featured at the local downtown restaurants to a Senior Pageant Contest to crown a king and queen of the event.  Enjoy games like Sauerkraut Guessing Game, Pass the Cabbage and Bobbing for Brussel Sprouts. To learn more info about the event, please visit: https://downtownfremontohio.org/sauerkraut-social/

Front Street will be closed Saturday, October 7^th from 6am-2pm from Croghan Street to Birchard Avenue and Garrison Street from Arch Street to Bidwell Avenue.

Downtown Fremont Inc. also has many more free events planned in the upcoming months, so stay tuned and follow us on social media.

Downtown Fremont Inc. will be hosting the Terra State Community College Crop Circle Art & Music Event on Friday, September 22^nd, 2023, from 6-9pm and Saturday, September 23^rd, 2023, from 11am-4pm. Style Crest is the supporting sponsor and The Bellevue Hospital is the artistic sponsor. All events will be held on the second block of Front Street and City Lot A (Brady Parking Lot).  Attendance will be free to the public.  These events are an opportunity for Fremont and surrounding communities to watch or participate in fun, creative, interactive activities.

For Friday, September 22^nd, in the Lot A (Brady Parking Lot) there will be an Alien Glow & Dance Party with DJ Werkit, Artists in Action Community Paint by Numbers Activities along with Larchmere Fire Works Glassblowing & Blacksmithing Demos.  On Front Street between Garrison Street and Birchard Avenue will have caricatures by Lydia Horvath, Face Painting by JPaint, Balloon Twisting by Katie Baker, Crop Circle Craft Activities by the Birchard Public Library & Gerber Plans LLC.  Watch: Artists in Action! performing for the night: GLOvation Stilt Walkers and Alien Character, Nick the Magician, Judy Magers Shadow Box Décor, Annette Carnicom painting and painted coconuts, Ricky Martinez painting and Doodle Den Designs painting. Enjoy the Art Walk throughout different downtown businesses and the DORA Alien Pub Crawl to try “OUT OF THIS WORLD” cocktails.  Come support the Open Air Market and Crop Circle Activities with Pottery Perfection. Lastly, Glow Kayaking on the Sandusky River with Ghoul Runnings Kayak Adventures will launch at 7pm at the Sand Docks West side of the River and the Darr-Root Dock off of Walnut St. on the East Side of the river. Kayakers will be heading south towards Downtown Fremont and the State Street Bridge and then circle back. Register online at https://shorturl.at/fuwJL.

For Saturday, September 23^rd, Lot A (Brady Parking Lot) will have music by Jamey Wilkins from 10-11am, Reina Mystique from 11am-1pm, DC Taylor from 1-3pm and the Terra State Contemporary Ensemble from 3-4pm.  Watch: Artists in Action! Community Paint by Numbers Activities along with Larchmere Fire Works Glassblowing & Blacksmithing Demos.  On Front Street between Garrison Street and Birchard Avenue will have Face Painting, Caricatures along with Chalk Art Demos, Balloon Twisting by Katie Baker, Crop Circle Craft Activities by Birchard Public Library & Gerber Plans LLC.  Watch: Artists in Action! GLOvation Stilt Walkers & Alien Character, Nick the Magician, Yarn Bombing by Black Horn Fiber Farm, Annette Carnicom painting and painted coconuts, Ricky Martinez painting and Doodle Den Designs painting.  Enjoy the Art Walk throughout different downtown businesses and the DORA Alien Pub Crawl to try “OUT OF THIS WORLD” cocktails.  Come support the Open Air Market and Crop Circle Activities with Pottery Perfection.

This event highlights art in our rural area celebrating our local artists and what makes us all unique.  Art is for Everyone!  For the full schedule with times please visit https://downtownfremontohio.org/the-crop-circle/.

City Lot A (Brady Parking Lot) will be closed from 11pm on Thursday, September 21^st, until Sunday, September 24^th at 12pm.  Front Street between Garrison Street and Birchard Avenue will be closed Friday, September 23^rd from 1pm until Sunday, September 24^th at 12pm.

Downtown Fremont Inc. also has many more free events planned in the upcoming months, so stay tuned and follow us on social media.

Downtown Fremont Inc. will be hosting the last of the season Fremont Federal Credit Union Car Show on Saturday, September 9^th, 2023, from 5-8pm.  The Croghan Colonial Bank Farmers Market & the Sandusky County Park District Get Active Fremont Event will be on Front Street on Saturday, September 16^th, 2023, from 9am to 1pm.  Attendance to the car show and market will be free to the public.

Check-in for the Car Show contestants will be on the day of the event in Lot A (Brady Parking Lot) and judging will occur at 7:30 p.m. with trophies awarded shortly thereafter. Dash plaques and goodie bags will be given to the first 150 participants to pre-register and there will also be a 50/50 raffle.

Special feature of the Car Show is the Scooby Doo “Mystery Machine.” The Mystery Machine will be located in Lot A (Brady Parking Lot).  This is a great opportunity for all ages to get up close in person with the Mystery Machine for photos.

The Get Active Event will feature free and activities promoting health, recreation and fitness throughout the market for the WHOLE family from yoga, obstacle course, cardio drumming, nutritional drinks and much more!

Businesses/Organizations participating in the Get Active Fremont Event will have signs at their spots to indicate they are a part of the event.  After someone participates in the activity, a ticket is given.  After all activities have been completed, tickets are to be turned into the Downtown Fremont Inc. tent at the Front and Garrison Street intersection.  Tickets will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a Wellness Basket.

Lot A (Brady Parking Lot) will be closed Friday, September 8^th from midnight until Saturday, September 9^th at 9pm.  Front Street will also be closed Saturday from 2pm until 9pm from Croghan Street to Hayes Avenue for the Car Show.  From 6 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 16^th, there will be NO PARKING on Front Street between Croghan Street and the alley at the Fremont Municipal Building and on Garrison Street between Arch Street and Bidwell Avenue in Downtown Fremont due to the Farmers Market & Get Active Event.  Parking is available and is handicap assessable on any of the side streets.

Downtown Fremont Inc. also has many more free events planned in the upcoming months, so stay tuned and follow us on social media.

Downtown Fremont Inc. will be hosting the Croghan Colonial Bank Sunset Market & The Garrison Restaurant Downtown Block Party  Event in the evening on September 2nd, 2023, from 4pm to 8pm.  The event will be on Front Street in Downtown Fremont from Croghan Street to the alley at the Fremont Municipal Building.  Attendance to the farmers market will be free to the public.

During the Sunset Market, The Garrison Restaurant will be hosting an evening Hog Roast with sides in the front of Lot A (Brady Parking Lot).  The hog roast will consist of meats and sides to bring a Block Party feel while enjoying our spectacular sunset farmers market of 70+ vendors who showcase delicious produce and unique items for sale.  This is a great opportunity to bring your entire family down to enjoy a night market with yummy dinner options.

While in Downtown Fremont, stop by the Downtown Fremont Inc.’s tent at the Front and Garrison intersection to pick up the Bernadine Stetzel mural and Fremont’s Diverse Box of Crayon’s mural to have interactive activities to do with the whole family.  This is a great way to enjoy the art we have in Downtown Fremont.

Music provided by Brent Bliss during the Downtown Block Party plus come enjoy Community Street Activity Games on Front Street for the whole family.

Front Street will be closed Saturday from 2pm to 9pm from Croghan Street to Birchard Avenue and Garrison Street from Arch to Bidwell for the event.

Downtown Fremont Inc. also has many more free events planned in the upcoming months, so stay tuned and follow us on social media.

Downtown Fremont Inc. will be hosting the Croghan Colonial Bank Farmers Market and Total Distribution Things that GO Event on Front Street on August 19th, 2023, from 9am to 1pm. Attendance to the market will be free to the public. Event goes on rain or shine.

The Things that GO Event gives the opportunity for young and old to get up close and personal with all of their favorite things that GO. This event will feature bikes, a dump truck, kayaks, a tow truck, a boat, an excavator, garbage truck and much more. Come down to Downtown Fremont for great photo opportunities along with the chance to participate in a “Measure Activity.”

While at the market, please stop by the Downtown Fremont Inc. tent at the Front and Garrison intersection to pick up your Things that GO Measure Activity and measuring tape to measure different objects on the vehicles/machines within the market and be entered for a chance to win a $100 Think Fremont Community Card.

From 6 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 19th, there will be NO PARKING on Front Street between Croghan Street and the alley at the Fremont Municipal Building and on Garrison Street between Arch Street and Bidwell Avenue and also there will be no parking in the Lot A (Brady Parking Lot) in Downtown Fremont due to the Farmers Market & Things that GO Event. Parking is available and is handicap assessable on any of the side streets.

Downtown Fremont Inc. also has many more free events planned in the upcoming months, so stay tuned and follow us on social media.

🗺 Farmers Market VENDOR MAP 🗺

🕘 When? Saturday, August 5th 9am-1pm

📍 Where? On Front Street between Croghan Street and alley at Fremont Municipal Building – Downtown Fremont

🌎 Get to Know Your Neighbor Activity…pick up cover to Vol. 1 book at DFI tent

Downtown Fremont Inc. will be hosting the Croghan Colonial Bank Farmers Market and Fremont City School All Together Fremont Event on Front Street on August 5, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Attendance to the market will be free to the public.  This event happens rain or shine.

During the event, there will be cultural booths throughout the market featuring community members telling stories of their and others heritage that has brought them to Fremont, Ohio. Spectators can enhance their knowledge and get to know their neighbors.  Participants are encouraged to pick up a cover page of Fremont’s Get to Know Your Neighbor Vol. at the Downtown Fremont Inc. tent at the Front & Garrison Street intersection.  By visiting each cultural booth, spectators will receive a page for their book.  The completed books can then be taken to the Downtown Fremont Inc. tent to be entered into a drawing to win a $100 Think Fremont Community Card.  Books are kept by the participants to reference for years to come with many more volumes being created at future markets.

The All Together Fremont Event also features The Simon Metzger Quartet which will be performing different genres of music that reflect the heritage of Fremont, Ohio.  Please come and experience the live music!

This event is a partnership with many organizations and businesses within Fremont and beyond celebrating cultural diversity and inclusion in our community.  Please come down to the market and enjoy what Fremont has to offer.  Think Fremont!

6 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 5^th, there will be NO PARKING on Front Street between Croghan Street and the alley at the Fremont Municipal Building and on Garrison Street between Arch Street and Bidwell Avenue in Downtown Fremont due to the Farmers Market.  Parking can be located in the Lot A (Brady Parking Lot), which is handicap assessable, on Bidwell between Garrison & Croghan Streets and on any of the side streets.