{"id":207578,"date":"2026-07-05T19:42:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T00:42:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/?p=207578"},"modified":"2026-07-05T19:42:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T00:42:51","slug":"block-party-planned-for-late-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2026\/07\/05\/block-party-planned-for-late-july\/","title":{"rendered":"Block Party planned for late July"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Submitted information<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Main Street Van Wert inviting the community to its annual&nbsp;Downtown Block Party, which will be held from 4-10 p.m. Friday, July 24, in historic downtown Van Wert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Presented in partnership with&nbsp;Van Wert Live, this free community celebration will transform downtown into an evening filled with food, entertainment, shopping, and family fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Block Party will feature:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A variety of local&nbsp;food trucks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local market vendors&nbsp;showcasing handmade goods, crafts, and specialty products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live entertainment&nbsp;sponsored by&nbsp;Van Wert Live<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The popular&nbsp;Freedom Cruise Car Show<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A&nbsp;Kids Zone&nbsp;with activities for children of all ages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"330\" src=\"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Block-Party-2026.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-207612\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In addition to the festivities, attendees will have the opportunity to purchase tickets for the annual&nbsp;Duck Race, with a chance to win the&nbsp;$1,000 Grand Prize. Duck race proceeds help Main Street Van Wert continue its mission of supporting downtown revitalization, community events, and economic development initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The Downtown Block Party has become one of our favorite summer traditions,&#8221; said&nbsp;Mitch Price, Executive Director of Main Street Van Wert. &#8220;It&#8217;s an opportunity for our community to come together, support local businesses, enjoy great entertainment, and celebrate everything that makes Historic Downtown Van Wert special. We encourage everyone to bring their family, invite their friends, and spend the evening with us.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Main Street Van Wert extends its sincere appreciation to the businesses and organizations whose generous sponsorship helps make this event possible, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Van Wert County Foundation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooper Farms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OhioHealth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greenway Bank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TekniPlex Consumer Products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First Financial Bank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Superior Credit Union<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Danfoss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Their continued investment helps create quality events that strengthen downtown, support local businesses, and enhance the quality of life throughout the Van Wert community,&#8221; Price said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Admission is&nbsp;free, and everyone is welcome to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, vendor opportunities or duck race tickets, visit&nbsp;Main Street Van Wert&nbsp;on Facebook or contact the Main Street Van Wert office at&nbsp;419.238.6911.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Submitted information Main Street Van Wert inviting the community to its annual&nbsp;Downtown Block Party, which will be held from 4-10 p.m. Friday, July 24, in historic downtown Van Wert. Presented in partnership with&nbsp;Van Wert Live, this free community celebration will transform downtown into an evening filled with food, entertainment, shopping, and family fun. 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