2021 Community Events and City Dates:

Defiance’s Community Calendar: visitdefianceohio.com/events/

For More Details on Events:

Defiance Development & Visitors Bureau (DDVB): Visit the DDVB for more information
Defiance Community Cultural Council (DCCC): Visit the DCCC for more information
Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce: Chamber of Commerce Event Calendar
Things to do in OHIO: Ohio. Find It Here!

Friday, April 2, 2021: City of Defiance Offices Closed in observance of Good Friday.
Friday, April 9, 2021: Rib Fest Lunch Fundraiser
Saturday, April 10, 2021: 25th Annual Clean Up Your Parks Day! 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Click here for the DETAILS!! VOLUNTEER!!
Thursday, April 22, 2021: 11th Annual Downtown Chocolate Walk DETAILS HERE!

Friday, May 7, 2021: Hall of Fame Ceremony at 7:00 p.m. at the Stroede Center for the Arts
Saturday, May 8, 2021: Lilac Festival and Street Fair
Monday, May 31, 2021: City of Defiance Offices Closed in observance of Memorial Day.
Monday, May 31, 2021: City of Defiance Memorial Day Event, Riverside Cemetery, Veterans Section – Detail Here!
May TBD: Defiance Splash Park is OPEN

June – August 2021: Kingsbury Pool Open
Friday, June 4, 2021: Maumee Valley Car Club Cruise In and Alive After 5 in Downtown
Thursday afternoons 2021 through Thursday, August 26, 2021: Farmers’ Market in downtown Defiance begins at 4:30 pm on East Third Street between Clinton Street and the State Bank Alley. This will continue every Thursday through August.
Thursday, June 10, 2021: Music at Triangle Park ~ “Girl Named Tom”
Thursday, June 24, 2021: Music at Triangle Park ~ “Chardon Polka Band”

Friday, July 2, 2021: FIREWORKS!!
Friday, July 2, 2021: Maumee Valley Car Club Cruise In and Alive After 5 in Downtown
Monday, July 5, 2021: City of Defiance Offices Closed in observance of Independence Day.
Thursday, July 10, 2021: Jazz Festival at Kingsbury Park
Thursday, July 22, 2021: Music at Triangle Park ~ “Kaitlin Schmidt”

Friday August 6, 2021: Maumee Valley Car Club Cruise In and Alive After 5 in Downtown
Thursday, August 12, 2021: Music at Triangle Park ~ “James Leblanc”
Saturday, August 21, 2021 through Saturday, August 28, 2021: Defiance County Fair, Hicksville, Ohio
Friday, August 28, 2021: Maumee Valley Car Club 36th Annual Car Show – Downtown

Monday, September 6, 2021: City of Defiance Offices Closed in observance of Labor Day. Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. This year marks the 126th anniversary of Labor Day being celebrated as a national holiday.
Saturday, September 25, 2021: Rib Fest DETAILS HERE!

Monday, October 11, 2021: City of Defiance Offices Closed in observance of Columbus Day.
Thursday, October 21, 2021: Witches Brew for CASA
Thursday, October 28, 2021: Defiance Trick or Treat Night, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 30, 2021: The Lions Club Annual Halloween Parade, 7:00 p.m.

Thursday-Friday, November 25-26, 2021: City of Defiance Offices are closed in observance of Thanksgiving.

Thursday-Friday, December 23-24, 2021: City of Defiance Offices are closed in observance of Christmas Eve/Day
Thursday-Friday, December 30-31, 2021: City of Defiance Offices Closed in observance of New Year’s Eve/Day

Saturday, January 1, 2022: HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE EMPLOYEES at the City of Defiance!
Monday, January 3, 2022: City of Defiance Offices Re-Open
Monday, January 17, 2022: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day observed. City Office will be open.

Monday, February 21, 2022: City of Defiance Offices Closed in observance of President’s Day

TBD: The Compost Site OPENS TODAY!! DETAILS ON HOURS AND TIMES OPEN
TBD: Riverside Cemetery Clean-Up Week.
Food Truck Vendor Reminder: Welcome Back!! If you are using City streets, sidewalks, or right-of-way be sure you have your permit beforehand. You may obtain the paperwork at City Hall.