Heritage Day and St. Wendelin Festival
Return to Downtown Fostoria on July 26

The energy of downtown Fostoria will come alive once again this summer as Heritage Day featuring the St. Wendelin Festival returns for its fifth year on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
This collaborative celebration, hosted by St. Wendelin Parish and the Fostoria Area Historical Society, has quickly become a can’t-miss event in Seneca County, bringing families, classic car enthusiasts, and festival-goers together for a day packed with activities, music, food, and community pride.
A full day of family-friendly activities
Kicking off at 11:00 AM, visitors can stroll Main Street for the Heritage Day Car Show, which runs until 3:00 PM and showcases dozens of vehicles, from antiques to modern rides. Awards will be presented for Governor’s Choice, Audience Vote, Longest Distance, Oldest Ride, and Best Modern (post-1998). Registration is $10 per car and supports the Fostoria Area Historical Society. Guests can also explore the Fostoria Museum and Foster’s Museum, both open and free throughout the event.
Families can head to The Parkette for children’s games and hands-on activities between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Free bouncy houses will be available in the greenspace near the beer tent during those hours.


Food, beer, and local flavor
This year’s food vendor lineup includes:
- Aurora Tamales Villarreal
- Calvert Class Funds Pepsi Booth
- El Gallo
- Fatbacks Smokehouse
- Flavr-Js
- Leggo My Eggroll
- Queen B’s Lemonade
- St. Wendelin’s famous bratwursts
- The Bagel Buggy – Taste of Tiffin
Guests 21 and older can enjoy a drink at the St. Wendelin Beer Tent, open from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM. All activities take place within Fostoria’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA), allowing attendees to enjoy beverages as they explore the event.

Live music and community connection
DJ Matt Erman will keep the energy going throughout the day, spinning music during the car show and afternoon festivities. The evening will close with a live performance by Electrik Circus from 7:00 to 11:00 PM at The UrbanWoody Stage.
Restrooms are available for guests and vendors behind the stage, look for the white building in the parking lot directly behind the stage.
Whether you’re coming for the cars, the food, or the fun, Heritage Day offers something for everyone. It’s one of the best ways to experience the spirit of Fostoria and the broader Seneca County community.
To learn more or register for the car show, visit www.stwendelin.org/heritage.