Seneca County’s Seasons & Stories – Monthly Blog | September 2025
Each month, we bring you stories and inspiration shaped by what makes that time of year special in Seneca County. From seasonal events and local traditions to unique places and hidden gems, our themes highlight what’s most relevant to the month.
History Comes Alive- Tiffin-Seneca Heritage Festival Celebrates 45 Years
Living history comes alive again this September! The Tiffin-Seneca Heritage Festival is looking forward to celebrating 45 years of Tiffin and Seneca County Heritage this year. For over four decades, this beloved event has brought the past to life for visitors and community members alike. This event is treasured as a time to experience and celebrate our past, which has given us our rich heritage for our community today. Explore all this festival has to offer this year for an unforgettable weekend of fun!
Living History Village | Hedges-Boyer Park
The Tiffin-Seneca Heritage Festival is proud to host their “Living Village” at Hedges Boyer Park, Tiffin, OH. While at the Living Village, you can step back in time from the 1800s to the mid-1900s in an immersive experience filled with many activities for all ages. Enjoy delicious food, some even cooked over an open fire in the living village. Along with that, listen to folk and period music as you enjoy the festival with families and friends. The village features “Hands on Arts” spaces where you can experience the past times of our ancestors free of charge. In addition, visitors can also shop for vintage and early American arts and crafts proudly displayed by dedicated crafters. Along the way, enjoy interactions with reenactors from various periods, all who have been serving and sharing their gifts with this festival for over 40 years.
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Downtown Tiffin | Entertainment & German Village
In the Downtown Area of this festival, visitors will find plenty of family-friendly entertainment. Enjoy a German Heritage tent with live music and fun German-themed activities for kids that feel just like you’re in Oktoberfest. Enjoy food from the various food vendors set up along the midway and shop from over 50 artisans displaying their unique crafts. Don’t forget to stop at the children’s area, as well as the German Heritage lot for face-painting, crafts, coloring, and more!
Head over to the East Green Amphitheater to hear from talented local and statewide performers all day long. The T Town DJ will be there all day to keep the music and vibes pumping in between sets for a fun music-filled atmosphere!
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TSHF Royalty Pageant
Our Heritage Festival is proud to host an annual royalty pageant for our local youth. The court proudly represents our festival as they visit other festivals all across the state during their reign. Serving on the Tiffin-Seneca Heritage Festival Royalty Court is more than just a crown, it’s a connection of youth who share their love for our county with pride everywhere they go. This year’s festival pageant will be held on September 13, 2025. Mark your calendars and join the court as a time to celebrate our youth, our heritage, and our bright young leaders we have where we call home, Seneca County.
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School Days
A unique tradition of the Tiffin-Seneca Heritage Festival is its annual School Days Program. This experience invites fourth graders from local school districts to take a step outside the classroom. Students are able to come together to learn about their Ohio heritage in a sanctioned experience hosted in Living Village. This private event allows students to visit with historical reenactors, enjoy music, and participate in fun-filled activities with their friends and classmates. This experience is a proud event that the Heritage Festival boasts as a time of community outreach to our youth that continues our proud Ohio heritage. They are proud to be able to host it annually as not only a way to provide kids with unique experiences, but pass down the stories, spirit’s, and pride we have of Ohio’s past with your youth.
TSHF Parade
We are proud to announce that the Heritage Festival Parade, sponsored by Brian Bower- loanDepot, will take place Saturday September 20, 2025 at 10 am. This parade showcases groups from all over our community, from our local bands, schools, businesses, organizations, and more. The annual parade is a proud tradition that our community looks forward to every year to share with one another as a time of celebration in the heart of it all. Bring your families and friends for an unforgettable experience!
This year’s Grand Marshals are Ron & Melissa Kramer, Jim & Brenda Stultz, and Gary & Jan Dundore. These three couples have been long-time volunteers for the Tiffin-Seneca Heritage Festival and for more than two decades were part of the minds, hands, and hearts that made the festival possible. Without their leadership, oversight, hard work, and passion, the Tiffin-Seneca Heritage Festival would not be what it is today. These three couples worked alongside many other dedicated volunteers to ensure the festival’s success and longevity.
The Tiffin-Seneca Heritage Festival is a beloved event that our community looks forward to every year. For 45 years, this event has been a testament to our community’s pride in sharing our history and spirit with all who visit. From the vibrant living village to the downtown festivities, there is something for everyone. Gather your family and friends and experience our proud Ohio heritage right here in the heart of Seneca County. Mark your calendars and plan to be a part of the 45th annual Tiffin-Seneca Heritage Festival. We can’t wait to see you there!
