Fostoria Area Visitors Bureau Announces Barn Quilt Painting Workshop Saturday, November 17th

Register early as space is limited.

October 31, 2018 (Fostoria, Ohio) – After holding two “sold-out” barn-quilt painting workshops with nationally-known expert Suzi Parron earlier this year, the Fostoria Area Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce that a local artist will begin offering barn quilt painting workshops. “Barn Quilt Painting by Beverly” will offer a barn quilt painting workshop on Saturday, November 17^th.  The workshop will be held from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. in the BANKquet Hall at the Towne Square Arts and Business, 125 South Main Street. In this first workshop, Bev Lang will give instructions how to paint a popular barn quilt design which features a cardinal.

The workshop is $40.00 per person and will include a pre-primed 2’ x 2’ MDO exterior grade board as well as the paints and foam brushes required to complete the cardinal design during the workshop. Step-by-step instructions will be given on how to draft, tape and paint the barn quilt square. Attendees are asked to bring a yardstick, a pencil, eraser, cutter, a blow dryer and painter’s tape. The yellow or green “Frog tape” brand works best, but blue Scotch brand is also acceptable. You will leave with a finished quilt block.

Pre-registration and payment is required in advance. Attendees are encouraged to register as soon as possible as the class will be limited to the first 12 attendees. To register, or for any questions, contact Bev Lang, 1401 Fairway Drive, cell: 567-245-5549, email: blang1@woh.rr.com.

Attendees will be encouraged to place their barn quilt squares on the local “trail”. Bev will provide a Fostoria Ohio Barn Quilt Trail Release Form that will be used by the Fostoria Area Visitors Bureau to promote the locations of barn quilt squares in the area.

Join us as we celebrate the renovation and new space for Stacy’s Place and Tri County Veterinary Clinic at 625 Plaza Drive in Fostoria.  A Ribbon Cutting followed by private tours will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 25 for Chamber members.  Public tours and open house will be held from 5-7 p.m. with refreshments and drawings.

Event Invitation

Fostoria Area Visitors Bureau Seeking Sponsors for a 2019/2020 Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit

Pledges requested by November 1^st

(Fostoria, Ohio) – Due to the overwhelmingly positive response to the current Midwest Sculpture Initiative exhibit currently being hosted in Fostoria, the Fostoria Area Visitors Bureau has released sponsorship levels to fund being a host community again in 2019/2020.

To participate as a host community, the Midwest Sculpture Initiative group asks for a commitment to fund at least eight sculptures for an outdoor exhibit that is in place for one approximately one year. In the summer of 2017, Michele Cochran, Community Development/Tourism Director, had placed Fostoria on the waiting list to be a host community.

In November 2017, the Midwest Sculpture Initiative administrator called Cochran to explain that he had an opening if Fostoria was interested in participating as a host community in 2018-2019. She accepted the invitation for Fostoria to be a host community and worked to secure funding for the exhibit, receiving grants from the Greater Fostoria Community Foundation as well as the Henry H. Geary, Jr. Memorial Foundation. Eight pieces were installed in Fostoria on May 31^st and will be here through April/May 2019.

Because the Visitors Bureau will receive a call this fall to see if Fostoria would like to be a host community for a 2019/2020 exhibit, the Fostoria Area Visitors Bureau is seeking financial sponsorship pledges by November 1^st. Donations of any amount are appreciated. Gifts given at the following levels will receive special recognition in all exhibit marketing materials: Platinum – $2,000+, Gold $1,000+, Silver $500+ and Bronze $250+. Payment is requested by March 1, 2019.

A sponsorship pledge form is available from the Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau website at: http://fostoriachamber.com/sculpturepledge/  Completed forms should be mailed to 121 N. Main Street, Fostoria or emailed to Michele Cochran, Community Development/Tourism Director at development@fostoriachamber.com.

Kid’s Christmas Makers Market

The Chamber is hosting the first ever Kid’s Christmas Makers Market in the hours leading up to the Rotary Holiday Parade on Saturday, December 1.  The Kid’s Christmas Makers Market is a way to encourage and empower youth with the entrepreneurial spirit while creating additional foot traffic in our downtown and into local businesses.

The Kid’s Christmas Makers Market is open to youth under the age of 18 who would like to set up and sell handmade items at their own tables housed in various downtown businesses.

For youth to participate in the Kid’s Christmas Makers Market they must submit an application to the Chamber by October 1.

All kid maker items to be sold must be handmade, only two like sellers will be accepted and kid makers must provide their own table and chairs.  Kid makers will be paired with participating downtown businesses and will set up in their partner business location during the hours of the market.  Pairings will be made by the Chamber and pairings will not be made that place kid maker and business in direct competition.  The Kid’s Maker Market will run 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Saturday, December 1.

According to Sarah Stephens Krupp, Chamber/Small Business Director, “Our goal is to capture and increase holiday parade traffic, with

friends and family of the kid makers, and have them experience our downtown to not only support the kid makers but to also give our local businesses added exposure and help kick of the holiday shopping season.”

The Chamber will promote the Kid’s Christmas Makers Market and create a map of partner businesses and kid maker locations to distribute and publicize prior to December 1.  The cost to participate in the Kid’s Christmas Makers Market as a host and a kid maker is free.   October 1 is the deadline for all Kid Maker Applications as well as for business partners to sign on.

For more information go to www.fostoriaohio.org/kidsmakersmarket

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Sarah Stephens Krupp, at 419-435-0486 or via email at sarah@fostoriachamber.com.

Fostoria Area Visitors Bureau Seeking Sponsors for a 2019/2020 Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit

Pledges requested by November 1^st.

Due to the overwhelmingly positive response to the current Midwest Sculpture Initiative exhibit currently being hosted in Fostoria, the Fostoria Area Visitors Bureau has released sponsorship levels to fund being a host community again in 2019/2020.

To participate as a host community, the Midwest Sculpture Initiative group asks for a commitment to fund at least eight sculptures for an outdoor exhibit that is in place for one approximately one year. In the summer of 2017, Michele Cochran, Community Development/Tourism Director, had placed Fostoria on the waiting list to be a host community.

In November 2017, the Midwest Sculpture Initiative administrator called Cochran to explain that he had an opening if Fostoria was interested in participating as a host community in 2018-2019. She accepted the invitation for Fostoria to be a host community and worked to secure funding for the exhibit, receiving grants from the Greater Fostoria Community Foundation as well as the Henry H. Geary, Jr. Memorial Foundation. Eight pieces were installed in Fostoria on May 31^st and will be here through April/May 2019.

Because the Visitors Bureau will receive a call this fall to see if Fostoria would like to be a host community for a 2019/2020 exhibit, the Fostoria Area Visitors Bureau is seeking financial sponsorship pledges by November 1^st. Donations of any amount are appreciated. Gifts given at the following levels will receive special recognition in all exhibit marketing materials: Platinum – $2,000+, Gold $1,000+, Silver $500+ and Bronze $250+. Payment is requested by March 1, 2019.

A sponsorship pledge form is available from the Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau website at: http://fostoriachamber.com/sculpturepledge/  Completed forms should be mailed to 121 N. Main Street, Fostoria or emailed to Michele Cochran, Community Development/Tourism Director at development@fostoriachamber.com.

Farm to Table Dinner

The Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce has announced public ticket sales for the Farm to Table Dinner.  This will be the Chamber’s second year hosting the Farm to Table Dinner. The dinner’s purpose is to bring people together in the heart of our community, on Main Street, to share a meal sourced from local farms and celebrate our long history of agriculture.

Food for Farm to Table will be prepared by ProMedica Health Systems, Executive Chef, Hannah Robertson and her team.  A selection of wines will be available from Chateau Tabeau as well local and regional craft beers.

Ticket prices are $75 per person and $125 per couple.  All food and alcohol is included with the price of the ticket.

Please RSVP today by calling 419-435-0486 or via email to Sarah@FostoriaChamber.com

We hope you can join us as we dine al fresco on Main Street in Downtown Fostoria with our friends and family.

2017 Farm to Table Dinner

FOSTORIA,OH-Downtown Fostoria was the setting of the 16^th Annual Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce and  Visitors Bureau Car show.  The event was presented by Reineke Family Dealerships and Mennel Milling along with many other Chamber annual sponsors.

This year’s event was held in conjunction with the first ever Habitat Bash which featured and entertainment tent with members of the band Rough Country.

A rainy start to the day didn’t stop the event from moving forward and 36 cars, trucks and motorcycles participated in the show.  Although the turn was low organizers of the car show were pleased with the turnout based on the weather.

Fifteen trophies were awarded to car show participants:

Reineke Family Dealerships Best in Show: David Goode, 1931 Plymouth Olds

The Mennel Milling Best Truck: Larry Adams, 1985 Dodge Ram Charger

ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital Best Motorcycle: Dennis Reinhard, 2015 Indian Chieftan

First Federal Bank Best Mopar: Rick Brown, 1968 Plymouth Roadrunner

Ohio Logistics Best GM: Rick Bowman, 1957 Chevy 210

POET Biorefining Best Ford: Tom Lake, 1940 Ford 2 Door Deluxe

Good Shepherd Home Best Import: Danny Huhow, 1959 King Midget

Callies Performance Products Best Muscle Car: Rick Brown, 1968 Plymouth Roadrunner

Superior Credit Union Best Pre-War Car: No Entries

Dr. Timothy Sulken, Complete Family Dentistry Best Mustang: Brad and Pam Case, 1967 Chevy Bel Air

Whitta Construction Best Corvette: Ron Autullo, 1961 Corvetter

Best Western Fostoria Inn & Suites Best Paint Job: Dale Dishong, 1957 Chevy Bel Air

Charter Steel Best Late Model: Nila Philipps, 1979 Dodge Magnum GT

Clouse Construction Best 40’s & 50”s: Larry Philipps, 1957 Chevy Bel Air

Don Cochran, Ron Spencer Real Estate Best Custom Motorcycle: Anthony Terry, 1986 Harley Davidson FXRC

In addition, a St. Catherine’s Care Manor of Fostoria  Car Care Kit was awarded to David Goode, as the farthest travelled award.  Mr. Goode came from Port Clinton for the show.

FOSTORIA,OH-Downtown Fostoria will be the setting of the Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau’s 16^th Annual Car Show and the first ever Habitat Bash.

The Chamber Car Show presented by Reineke Family Dealerships and Mennel Milling will take place Friday, July 20.  The show is open to all classic and antique cars, trucks and motorcycles.  The show will kick off at 4 p.m. with auto registration and conclude at 8 p.m. with awards.  The show will be held on Main Street, from North Street to South Street, and will feature a new car display from Reineke Family Dealerships.  The entrance for Car Show participants will be the corner of North Street and Main Street.   14 trophies will be awarded and the first 100 registrants will receive goody bags courtesy of the event sponsors and participating Chamber members.  Pre-registration is $10 and registration at the show is $15.  Registration forms can be found on the Chamber website, http://fostoriachamber.com/about/car-show/ or can be picked up at the Chamber office located at 121 N. Main St. Fostoria, Ohio 44830.

During the Car Show the Fostoria Area Habitat for Humanity will host an entertainment tent featuring members of the band Rough Country and serve draft beer and adult beverages.  All proceeds from the entertainment tent will benefit Fostoria Area Habitat for Humanity.  The Habitat Bash will kick off at 5 p.m. and conclude at 9:00 p.m.  In addition to food available at local downtown restaurants Leadership Seneca County will be serving sandwiches, chips, water and pop of which all sales will benefit their organization.

Parking for those interested in coming Downtown on Friday, will find some street closures after 2:00 p.m. However, many different parking areas are available during the day.  The Ray Dell parking lot on the corner of South Street and Main Street, the city parking lot on East Center Street are available for parking and West Tiffin Street will remain open for those who need to access the Downtown businesses and located on Main Street.

For more information visit www.fostoriaohio.org page or email Sarah@FostoriaChamber.com .