Events

The Marion County Hall of Fame will add its first ever living member when the Honorable Mary Ellen Withrow, 40th. Treasurer of the United States, is inducted into the Hall. Join Mrs. Withrow and special guests from across the nation for an evening of celebration and excellent food at the All Occasions Catering Center in Waldo. Tickets are presale only with a purchase deadline of Friday, September 16.

This informative, entertaining, public program will highlight women sculptors of the past and present; led by Dr. Margaret Sumner, Women's History Professor at The Ohio State University at Marion.

Directed by Kristi Wink Tickets: $22 Adult; $15 child age 12 and younger Sponsored by: Jim and Barb Greetham and the Mary H. Holloway Fund at the Marion Community Foundation

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease. While there is no fee to register for Walk, all participants are encouraged to raise critical funds that allow the Alzheimer’s Association to provide 24/7 care and support and advance research toward methods of prevention, treatment and, ultimately, a cure.

The 6th annual Crafts for a Cure for Alzheimers is on October 8th from 9am-3pm. The craft and vendor fair will be held at 2730 Harding Highway West in Marion, Ohio. The show raises money for the Alzheimer’s Association. Last year this event raised $2,740 for the Alzheimer’s Association! We are hoping to raise even more this year. Come join us and check out the more than 50 vendors with goods ranging from hand crafted items, baked goods, direct sales vendors, and more! A local 4-H group will be on hand with breakfast and lunch options, and there will also…

Come enjoy this fun, interactive Scavenger Hunt run by an app. It involves taking pictures, creativity, interaction with people and nature. Teams of 4-8 can complete the hunt in approximately 45 minutes to an hour. The hunt can begin anytime between 10am-4pm. Come enjoy the Orchard! Wagner’s Pork Concessions on the grounds from 11am-2pm.

Directed by Kristi Wink Tickets: $22 Adult; $15 child age 12 and younger Sponsored by: Jim and Barb Greetham and the Mary H. Hollaway Fund at the Marion Community Foundation

Dayspring Youth will be having a craft and car show on Oct. 15. The Craft Show will have 65 vendors and a silent auction from donations from our community and vendors. The Craft Show will be from 9am-2pm. We will also be having a car show from 10am-2pm on the same day. All are welcome.

Bring your Sweetie to the Orchard for Sweetest Day. Create a unique date opportunity and enjoy BBQ ribs, homemade cheesecake, and more. Food by Dragon BBQ Pit Truck  11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 15, 2-4pm in the Alber Student Center Gymnasium a Celebration of Life will be held in honor Greg Swepston. Greg was community-minded and loved Marion. He was a proud graduate of The Ohio State University. A fundraising effort is underway to honor Greg's legacy by renovating and renaming the Marion campus gymnasium "The Greg Swepston Gymnasium." For more information, call 740-725-6156.

On Thursday, October 20, 2022 the Delaware and Marion Area Chamber organizations and their members will gather for the Regional Business EXPO. Whether you are interested in promoting your products or services on a regional basis (by having an exhibit) or if you would just like to network/mingle with regional businesses while having a beer from our local sponsor, The Door Guy, make sure you register now as an exhibitor or attendee. For Exhibitors Early Bird Registration $125 Display Registration $175 (after September 19) $25 for electricity and WIFI Includes 10ft exhibit space, 8ft table and two chairs. Exhibitor must…

Coffee & Crumb Cafe Food Truck will be at the Orchard for those looking for breakfast treats and lunches,  9a – 2p. We're firing things up for the evening (5-8p) with State of Sandwich food truck, a bonfire with s'mores, hayrides, and the market will be open. This is a day for early birds and night owls. Come see us at the Orchard!

Set in the 1950s, Alice and Jack live in the idealized community of Victory, an experimental company town that houses the men who work on a top-secret project. While the husbands toil away, the wives get to enjoy the beauty, luxury and debauchery of their seemingly perfect paradise. However, when cracks in her idyllic life begin to appear, exposing flashes of something sinister lurking below the surface, Alice can’t help but question exactly what she’s doing in Victory. (Rated R. Run time 2 hr. 3 min.) Showing: Saturday 10/22 @ 2:00 (with open captioning) Saturday 10/22 @ 7:30 Tickets Available…

Cornerstone Alliance Church presents Trunk-or-Treat! Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 27th, 2022 at 6:00pm. Join them (rain or shine) for fun, candy, food trucks, etc. for the whole family! This event is free for the community. The Coffee and Crumb Cafe food truck and Fatties Hotdogs food truck will be onsite to provide food for purchase.

Knock out all your trick or treating in one afternoon in a safe, friendly environment that is Dayspring Wesleyan Church. Over 50 stops for candy, hay rides, and fall refreshments for everyone. This event will happen RAIN OR SHINE. If the weather doesn't cooperate, we will just bring it inside.

With fantastic looks, vocals, and songs that sound exactly like the records, ABBAMANIA and NIGHT FEVER transport concertgoers to the 70's for an ABBA and Bee Gees concert like no other.  Together, these two groups will take you back in time to when ABBA and the Bee Gees ruled pop music. Tickets: $22, $26, $28, $32.

MARION YOUNG PROFESSIONALS HAS RELAUNCHED! Now hosted by the Marion Area Chamber Foundation, in partnership with United Way of North Central Ohio, MYP's second event will be held Thursday, October 27, 6:00 pm at the beautiful new social meeting space at Cooper's Bowl! Come to learn more and sign up to receive future MYP event notices. Enjoy free pizza while you mingle and network with icebreaker games. Bring a team, or meet some new connections and form a team for discounted bowling starting at 6:30. Or just come to hang out! Remember to bring your ID and business cards if…

The BookMarks of the Marion Public Library and Marion Public Library present: A fundraiser event featuring bestselling author Ruth Ozeki. She is author of The Book of Form and Emptiness. Friday, October 28, 2022 @ Marion Public Library Tickets go on sale for BookMarks of Marion Public Library members September 1 and the general public September 12. 6:00 pm: Social Hour Mingle with the author before the main presentation. A limited number of tickets available for $75 per person (includes General Program + Book Signing). 7:00 pm: General Program Tickets for the main speaking presentation are $30 per person (includes…

Schmidt’s Sausage Truck will be at the Orchard from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. We will put the applebutter kettle on before you wake up and take it off the fire about 3:00 p.m.  We will begin grinding horseradish about 9:00 a.m. Come lend a hand and enjoy some great German food.

In Victorian London, the barber Benjamin Barker is married to the gorgeous Lucy, and they have a lovely child, Johanna. The beauty of Lucy attracts the attention of the corrupt Judge Turpin, who falsely accuses the barber of a crime that he did not commit and abuses Lucy later after gaining custody of her. After fifteen years in exile, Benjamin returns to London under the new identity of Sweeney Todd, seeking revenge against Turpin. He meets the widow Mrs. Lovett who is the owner of a meat pie shop who tells him that Lucy swallowed arsenic many years ago, and…

Celebrate Halloween with classic rock music cover band, HEARSAY, led by Marion native, Bob Cooke. Great musicianship and excellent vocals drive this band. As they say, “that sounded just like the record.” Costumes are optional for this night of fun, games, food, and drinks. Ages 21 and up.   Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 7:30pm   TICKETS: $25   Sponsored by Park National Bank

In Victorian London, the barber Benjamin Barker is married to the gorgeous Lucy, and they have a lovely child, Johanna. The beauty of Lucy attracts the attention of the corrupt Judge Turpin, who falsely accuses the barber of a crime that he did not commit and abuses Lucy later after gaining custody of her. After fifteen years in exile, Benjamin returns to London under the new identity of Sweeney Todd, seeking revenge against Turpin. He meets the widow Mrs. Lovett who is the owner of a meat pie shop who tells him that Lucy swallowed arsenic many years ago, and…