Fort Jennings Bicentennial


fj_bicentennial_seal2012 marks a very exciting time in the history of our village of
Fort Jennings as we celebrate 200 years!

In August of 2012 we will have a special three day Bicentennial celebration. Save the dates on your calendar… August 17, 18 & 19th! We have alot of exciting events in the planning stages. Invite your friends and families!

Below is a list of scheduled events for our celebration, more are in the works!

Friday, Aug 17th

  • Cruise In Car Show
  • Burnouts
  • World Famous Duck Races
  • Childrens Movie
  • Live Band - Blind Ambition

Saturday, Aug 18th

  • Huey Helicopter 369 on Display
  • Chained Eagles of Ohio - Ohio POW/MIA Vietnam Wall Display
  • Military Vehicle Show
  • Soldiers of History Demonstration
  • War of 1812 Encampment
  • Historical Demonstrartions and Museum Exhibits
  • Arts & Crafts Show
  • Inflateable Rides / Children's Games
  • Lawn Mower / Golf Cart Poker Run
  • Lawn Mower Races
  • Barbecue Chicken Dinners
  • Good Old Days Dance in Memorial Hall
  • Fort Building Contest
  • Petting Zoo
  • Old Time Baseball
  • Veterans’ Mass
  • Live Classic Rock Band - Kyxx

Sunday, Aug 19th

Items of interest

Local Sponsors

Park Projects Your donations at work- for you

UPCOMING

Info coming soon.

IN PROGESS

1. Installation of permanent gate opening for Diamond #2 to access field without removing fence.
2. Diamond Schedule for summer athletic events.

COMPLETED

Diamond #1 & #2:
1. Dirt hauled in and brought diamonds back to proper grade for drainage.
2. Diamond topping purchased & laid to resurface diamonds for better playing surface.

Contact us

Fort Jennings Park Board
P.O. Box 88
Fort Jennings, OH 45844

Telephone: 419-286-2600

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Fort Jennings is a small community located in Northwest Ohio. The Fort Jennings Park Board consists of a group of volunteers who take pride in maintaining the local park as well as raising funds for improvements and repairs. Each year, the Park Board hosts multiple fund raising events and encourages the support of the community in donating and participating in the events.

Park Board Members

Derek Kaverman Paul Lindeman
Diana Osting Scott Aldrich
Emily Lucke Tim Fitzpatrick
Jan Klausing Tim Landwehr
Jason Dickman Pat Will
Jerry Siefker Nate Wannemacher
Kari Menke
Missy Young