Anthony Wayne Area Arts Commission Annual Events

  April 30, 2022

One day bus trip to Chicago!

Leave the driving to our expert Team Johnson Charter bus driver! Relax and enjoy a fun day trip to Chicago. You set your own agenda for the day. Maybe see a theater matinee, check out the amazing One of a Kind Fine Arts & Crafts Show, explore Chicago Institute of Art, shop, eat at your favorite restaurant, relax and people watch – the options are endless.  There are TONS of exciting things happening in Chicago and you can plan what suits you best!  Bus will leave from Waterville 6:30 am, Saturday, April 30th.  Return bus will leave Chicago at 6 pm on April 30th and arrive in Waterville around 11:30 pm. Registration Information: $65 for non-members; $60 for AWAAC members. All fees must accompany the registration. Registration and money are due by 4/20/22. No refunds will be issued after 4/20/22.

Register a group of people or individuals. Don’t miss your chance - REGISTER TODAY! Minors are welcome but must be accompanied by a responsible adult.  Questions: Contact Lisa Exner at lisaexner23@gmail.com or 419-378-0935.  

May 18, 2022 5:00 pm

WATERVILLE THIRD STREET PLANTERS 

The Anthony Wayne Area Art Commission volunteers will fill the Waterville Third Street planters with beautiful flowers in May. Special thanks to Emilee Roach (event organizer)!  Flowers supplied by Wardell's Garden Center.

Grab your garden gloves 

and come give us a hand!

Three Food Truck Tuesday events will 

HAPPEN in 2022!!

Join AWAAC as we provide live music, free kids' crafts, artisans' booths and multiple food trucks with yummy selections! 5:00 - 7:30 pm Conrad Park Waterville, OH

June 7

Food Trucks: Deets BBQ, Beastro Burger, Maybe Cheese Born With It,  Trip N Biscuits, Wandering Coffee Bean, Snowie Summers  

Live music: Pudge (Dennis Quinn) and Cruzer (Tim Barry) 

Artisan Booths

Free Kids' Craft

July 12

Food Trucks: Deets BBQ, Rosie’s Rolling Chef, Lyle’s Crepes, Maybe Cheese Born With It, Wandering Coffee Bean, Susie’s Lemonade  Live music: Waterville Playshop,  Jackson Price

Artisan Booths 

Free Kids' Craft 

Aug. 2

Food Trucks: Deets BBQ, Beastro Burger, Trip N Biscuits, Big Mealz on Wheelz, Wandering Coffee Bean, Snowie Summers  

Live music: Josh & Jordan

Artisan Booths 

Free Kids' Craft

If you are an artisan or vendor booth spaces are FREE.  Register HERE  or contact Lisa Exner at lisaexner23@gmail.com to reserve your FREE booth space. 

If you have enjoyed these events in the past please donate to help PAY our musicians! Donate HERE

  Art & About: A Plein Air Paint Out 

June 16, 17 & 18, 2022 

Art and About is a three-day event that invites talented, local artists to set up and paint outdoors throughout the historic city of Waterville, OH. The public is invited to watch the artists paint and interact with them as they work. Art & About is a free family-friendly event which gives the public an opportunity to see these talented artists in action. Finished paintings will be displayed at the Waterville Library and the public will be invited to vote for their favorite to receive the People's Choice Award.

 FALLEN TIMBERS ART FESTIVAL

If you like art, wine, and delicious food then this is the event for you!

The Anthony Wayne Area Arts Commission is partnering with the Shops at Fallen Timbers to host the second annual Fallen Timbers Art Festival with an art show/sale and wine tasting on November 5 and 6, 2022 from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. both days. This indoor event will be held at the Shops at Fallen Timbers, 3100 Main Street, Maumee, OH 43537. The focus is to uplift our community and celebrate all the wonderful art and artists in Northwest Ohio and Southeastern Michigan while also featuring excellent local wine and delectable treats. We are delighted about this new event and aim to make it an annual tradition. 

Fallen Timbers Art Festival will feature – and focus on the sale of – exceptional works of art in metal, glass, clay, wood, fiber, jewelry, sculpture, paintings and photography, and more. Many artists will be participating, and along with our food and beverage vendors, we anticipate a wonderful weekend filled with amazing art, wine, treats and fun! 

Some outstanding local wineries will be onsite for wine tasting and purchase. 

Delicious cuisine will be available for purchase from some amazing food trucks.

A portion of the funds raised will be donated to the Bittersweet Farms Creative Arts Program.

    Rue des Artistes (Street of Artists) at Roche de Boeuf Festival - 

September 24, 2022 

The Roche de Boeuf Festival organized by the Waterville Chamber of Commerce will be held on September 25 in downtown Waterville from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  The parade begins at 10:00 am. Always an amazing time, this year’s festival will feature a special artists’ area located on N. Second St. Visitors to the festival will have a chance to view, enjoy and purchase the work of over 30 local artists. This fine arts section named, Rue des Artistes, is organized by the Anthony Wayne Area Arts Commission. 

A community art project will be part of this year's event. Stop by N. Second St. to add your special touch to this fun project!