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This page was last updated on September 12, 2023 .
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Upcoming Events |
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Event Organizer: Please consult this page to request an appearance by the Ohio Wheelmen at your event. For more information on these events and/or to indicate your intention to participate, please send an e-mail to the Ohio Wheelmen Captain. The Wheelmen national organization also has an event list. |
| Date | City | Event |
| Events in 2023 | ||
| Various dates in 2023 | Various parades & events |
It's expected that regular events from past years will be attended by Wheelmen this year. These events include the Great American Brass Band Festival, the Minster Oktoberfest Parade, and many others. If your local area has a parade, offer to ride your bicycle and help promote The Wheelmen. |
| September 16 (Sat) |
100th WACO Airplane Anniversary Troy, Ohio |
Apparently, the parade has been cancelled but the anniversary celebration will be held. |
| October 1 1:00 pm |
Octoberfest Parade Minster, Ohio |
Come ride in this huge parade! We once again have Mel's Decorating as our sponsor in this parade. We are so pleased with our continuing relationship with Mel's. We are happy to follow-along behind two youngsters carrying the shop's banner as they lead us along the parade route. Please contact Ohio Captain, Lynda K if you have a question, want more information, and/or if you plan to ride. |
| Events in 2024 | ||
| Various dates in 2024 | Various parades & events |
It's expected that regular events from past years will be attended by Wheelmen this year. These events include the Great American Brass Band Festival, the Minster Oktoberfest Parade, and many others. If your local area has a parade, offer to ride your bicycle and help promote The Wheelmen. |
| May 19 (Sunday) | Dayton Lane's 2024 May Promenade Hamilton, Ohio |
If you are interested in participating or want more information, please send the Ohio Captain a note. |
| May 26 (Sunday) 1:30 pm |
Memorial Day Parade (on Sunday) Kipton, Ohio |
Come and ride on this Last Sunday in May parade for Memorial Day.
Camden Township, Henrietta Township and the village of Kipton will hold a parade on Route 511 in Kipton, with a memorial program at 2:30 p.m. The paved North Coast Inland Trail also passes through Kipton offering a pleasant ride before or after the parade. 2018 Annual Meet participants will recognize Kipton as the halfway rest stop for the OHWT.
Kipton is of note for a train wreck in 1891 that resulted in better clock timing in the railroad system nationwide.
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| Been There, Done That in 2023! | ||
| March 17 (Fri) |
Cleveland St. Patrick's Day Parade Cleveland, OH |
We had four Wheelmen rode in this large parade. If you want to ride next year, let Richard D. know. |
| May 3-5 (Wed Thu Fri) |
Antique and Classic Bicycle Bowling Green, OH |
Not a Wheelmen-sponsored event but very popular! Big midwest bicycle swap meet. Wood County Fairgrounds, South Parking Lot at 900 W. Poe Road, Bowling Green. |
| May 7 (Sun) |
Monroe Classic Bicycle Show Monroe, MI |
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| May 27-28 |
Bicycle Heaven Bike Show Swap Meet Pittsburgh, PA |
Not a Wheelmen-sponsored event but very popular! For more information: bicycleheaven.org 412-716 4956 or 412-734 4034. |
| May 28 (Sun) 3:00 pm |
Founders Day Lakeside, Ohio |
Wheelmen have been requested for riding demonstrations and table displays at this first of two events. High wheel riders, safety riders, tricycle riders are welcome! Information about the event is here: Founders Day Event. Contact the Ohio Wheelmen Captain, Lynda K. |
| June 2 - 4 (Fri-Sun) |
Great American Brass Band Festival Danville, Kentucky |
The Friday evening Great American Balloon Race just south of Danville may return this year. If not, we will ride around the festival grounds in Danville. The Wheelmen lead the parade on Saturday morning! We then provide a bicycle exhibit early afternoon at the Festival, but all the while enjoying the brass band music. Please coordinate your attendance with the Kentucky Captain. |
| June 3 (Sat) 10:30 to 12:00 Noon |
Historic Covered Bridge Rededication Lynchburg, Ohio |
This event celebrates the recently completed historic restoration of the 1870 covered bridge that is the only covered bridge in Ohio that spans two counties. The Historical Society would like 1-2 riders riding across the bridge, giving the public a visual of what once was. Free hotdog lunches will be provided. All the Ohio politicians have been invited. This is a paid honorarium event. Contact the Ohio Wheelmen Captain, Lynda K. |
| June 24 (Sat) |
Big Top Parade Baraboo, Wisconsin |
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| June 25 - 28 (Sun - Wed) |
Michigan Wheelmen Biennial Meet Mackinac Island, Michigan |
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| July 2 (Sun) 3:00 pm |
Founders Day Sesquicentennial Event Lakeside, Ohio |
Wheelmen have been requested for riding demonstrations and table displays at this second of two events. High wheel riders, safety riders, tricycle riders are welcome! Information about the event is here: Founders Day Event. Contact the Ohio Wheelmen Captain, Lynda K. |
| July 7 (Friday) 6:00 pm |
History of Bicycle Demonstration St Marys, Ohio |
More details will be added later as planning progresses for this 30 minute event. An honorarium will be received for this activity. Please contact Captain, Lynda K if you have a question, want more information, and/or if you plan to ride and/or assist. |
| July 8 (Saturday) 6:00 pm |
Wyandot County Historical Society Upper Sandusky, Ohio |
Static displays and riding demonstrations. Participants will be free food/drink coupon. Please contact Captain, Lynda K if you have a question, want more information, and/or if you plan to ride and/or assist. |
| July 15 (Saturday) |
Montpelier Bean Days Festival Montpelier, Ohio |
The Wheelmen have been requested to contribute to the annual festival with a Wheelmen static bicycle display in the library during the late-morning, and then ride in the 1:00 pm parade followed by a History of the Bicycle demonstration right after the parade. Honoraria will be received for these activities. Please contact Ohio Captain, Lynda K if you have a question, want more information, and/or if you plan to ride and/or assist. |
| August 5 (Sat) |
Pro-Football Hall of Fame Parade Canton, Ohio |
Nearly 200,000 spectators join us on Cleveland Avenue to welcome members of the Class of 2023 Enshrinees and many returning Gold Jackets. Specialty units, giant helium balloons, fabulous floats, and marching bands dazzle the crowds along the 2.2 mile parade route. Note this is the HUGE Grand Parade! |
| August 12 (Sat) 4:30 p.m. |
Ohio Bicentennial Celebration Parade St. Marys, Ohio |
Line up is an hour or more before at Loc Performance parking lot on SR 66, just South of St. Marys. This parade has an honorarium needing at least 4 high wheel riders. More information will be forthcoming. Please contact Ohio Captain, Lynda K if you have a question, want more information, and/or if you plan to ride and/or assist. |
| August 19 (Saturday) 1:00 pm step off |
78th Free Fair Parade Pemberville, Ohio |
Wheelmen have been requested to again ride in the Free Fair parade. Come and join us! High wheels, safeties, kids' bikes & trikes, and banner walkers. This is another classic large parade in a small town. The Free Fair Parade forms up at 12:00 noon and steps off at 1:00 pm. Please contact Ohio Captain, Lynda K if you have a question, want more information, and/or if you plan to ride. |
| September 6 - 10 (Wed - Sun) |
56th Annual National Wheelmen Meet
at the Old Car Festival Dearborn, Michigan |
The Wheelmen annual meet will be conducted just before and during the Old Car Festival at Greenfield Village. The Old Car Festival is a long-standing festival where car owners share their passion of antique cars. More details will be published in the Wheelmen Newsletter in coming months. Please contact Bill Smith if you have a question, want more information, and/or if you plan to attend. |
| Been There, Done That in 2022! | ||
| April 23
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The Miamiville Trailyard Restaurant Loveland, Ohio |
Rode on the paved Little Miami River Bike Trail and exhibiting bicycles. |
| April 27-29 |
Memory Lane Bicycle Swap Meet Bowling Green, Ohio |
Not a Wheelmen-sponsored event but very popular! |
| May 15 (Sunday) | Dayton Lane's 2022 May Promenade Hamilton, Ohio |
Join us as we demonstrate Victorian-era bicycles to the crowds touring Victorian homes in the wonderful Dayton Lane neighborhood. The Promenade is held every-other year and The Wheelmen have been invited back again. If you are interested in participating or want more information, please send the Ohio Captain a note. |
| May 29 (Sunday) 2:00 pm |
Memorial Day Parade (on Sunday) Kipton, Ohio |
Come and ride on this Last Sunday in May parade for Memorial Day.
Camden Township, Henrietta Township and the village of Kipton will hold a parade on Route 511 in Kipton, with a memorial program at 2:30 p.m. The paved North Coast Inland Trail also passes through Kipton offering a pleasant ride before or after the parade. 2018 Annual Meet participants will recognize Kipton as the halfway rest stop for the OHWT.
Kipton is of note for a train wreck in 1891 that resulted in better clock timing in the railroad system nationwide.
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| May 30 (Monday) 10:00 am |
Memorial Day Parade Powell, Ohio |
Wheelmen ride in this parade each year. Coordinate riding with JP O'Donnell. More information can be found on this page. |
| June 2 (Thursday) |
Possible Parade Milford, Ohio |
WHEELMEN RIDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO FORECASTED RAIN. |
| June 3 - 5 (Fri-Sun) |
Great American Brass Band Festival Danville, Kentucky |
Join a crowd of Midwest Wheelmen for a day of free brass band music and a wonderful parade. The Friday evening Great American Balloon Race just south of Danville may return this year. The Wheelmen lead the parade on Saturday morning! We then provide a bicycle exhibit early afternoon at the Festival, but all the while enjoying the brass band music. Please coordinate your attendance with the Kentucky Captain. |
| June 18 (Sat) 9:30 am to 5:00 pm |
Carillon Historical Park Dayton, Ohio |
Overall schedule:
Come and spend the day demonstrating our bicycles, tricycles, and ephemera as well as touring the historic park. More information and activities as details are firmed up. Please coordinate your attendance with and ask questions of the Ohio Captain. |
| June 26 (Sun) |
Unity Days Festival Parade Mayfield Heights, Ohio |
Wheelmen have ridden in the Unity Days festival parade and have enjoyed it for several years. Come and join us! High wheel riders, safety riders, tricycle riders are welcome! |
| July 20-24 (Wed - Sun) |
55th Annual National Wheelmen Meet Goshen, Indiana |
The usual activities will be conducted, such as a riveting business meeting, an OHWT / OAST, a century ride, public demo, swap meet, and workshops. To register for the 2022 Annual Meet, click here . |
| August 6 |
Pro-Football Hall of Fame Parade Canton, Ohio |
Nearly 200,000 spectators join us on Cleveland Avenue to welcome members of the Class of 2021 Enshrinees and many returning Gold Jackets. Specialty units, giant helium balloons, fabulous floats, and marching bands dazzle the crowds along the 2.2 mile parade route. Note this is the HUGE Grand Parade! |
| August 13 (Saturday) 10 am to 5 pm |
Sauder Village Regional Meet Archbold, Ohio |
This is the Ohio Wheelmen's big biennial Sauder Village Regional Meet hosted by Sauder Village. Riding demonstrations, bicycle games, and exhibits will be in the village green. Note that this year will be Saturday only. Remaining pandemic impacts has Sauder Village closed on Sundays. Pre-registered bike owners will receive complimentary admission on Saturday for the event. If you are interested in attending, please send the Ohio Captain a note. Sauder Village has a campground and fine hotel on-site. Motels are a few miles away near Ohio Turnpike exits. Archbold is about 40 miles west of Toledo. |
| August 14 (Sunday) |
Informal ride on Kelleys Island Kelleys Island, Ohio |
This was called off this year due to weather. Wheelmen have decided to have another informal riding day on Kelleys Island. We will take a morning ferry over from Marblehead and spend the day exploring the island by wheel, check over the glacial grooves, have lunch somewhere, and ride some more. Bring your bathing suit if you are so inclined. Bring your non-antique-bicycle friends if they are so inclined. Kelleys Island is a low-traffic, bicycle-friendly island. If you have questions or comments, please send Richard an e-mail note. |
| August 20 (Saturday) 1:00 pm step off |
77th Free Fair Parade Pemberville, Ohio |
Wheelmen have been requested to again ride in the Free Fair parade. Come and join us! High wheels, safeties, kids' bikes & trikes, and banner walkers. One Wheelmen rode and delighted the assembled masses. The Free Fair Parade forms up at 12:00 noon and steps off at 1:00 pm. |
| August 21 Meet at noon Step off 1:00 pm |
Bremenfest Parade New Bremen, Ohio |
The Bicycle Museum of America has invited The Wheelmen to participate in the Bremenfest Parade, August 21st. Parade steps off at 1:00 pm. We meet behind Wagner's Grocery on St Rt 66 at 12 noon.
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| September 10 - 11 (Sat - Sun) |
Old Car Festival Dearborn, Michigan |
Many Ohio Wheelmen were in attendance at the Old Car Festival at Greenfield Village. The Old Car Festival is a long-standing festival where car owners share their passion of antique cars. |
| September 17 (Saturday) |
Bicentennial Parade Tiffin, Ohio |
Two Wheelmen rode in the parade.
Interesting trivia for this parade (and other parades). |
| October 2 1:00 pm |
Octoberfest Parade Minster, Ohio |
Come ride in this huge parade! We once again have Mel's Decorating as our sponsor in this parade. We are so pleased with our continuing relationship with Mel's. We are happy to follow-along behind two youngsters carrying the shop's banner as they lead us along the parade route. Please contact Ohio Captain, Lynda K if you have a question, want more information, and/or if you plan to ride. |
| November 26 (Sat) 4:00 pm line up |
Lorain Winterfest Parade Lorain, Ohio |
Wheelmen have ridden in this parade several years. Naturally, weather permitting! |
For more information on these events and/or to indicate your intentions to participate, please send an e-mail to the Ohio Wheelmen Captain.
The Wheelmen national organization has an event list.
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Join us as we demonstrate Victorian-era bicycles to the crowds touring Victorian homes in the wonderful Dayton Lane neighborhood. The Promenade is held every-other year and The Wheelmen have been invited back again.
Not a Wheelmen-sponsored event but very popular! Big midwest bicycle show and swap meet. Full information here:
Join a crowd of Midwest Wheelmen for a day of free brass band music and a wonderful parade.
The Wheelmen will again be riding in the Big Top Parade in its return to the streets of downtown Baraboo. This parade will be highlighted one last time by Circus World's elephants before their retirement. 
Note this meet will be Monday and Tuesday where hotel rooms are less expensive and the crowds clogging the downtown streets are smaller. Arrive Sunday evening, leave Wednesday morning. If you need more information, contact Bill Smith.
The Wheelmen have been invited by the parade committee to ride in this huge annual parade. If you are interested in riding a high wheel or safety, please tell the 
Where else can you see the original 1905 Wright Flyer III, the world's first practical airplane, the 1835 B&O steam locomotive, and the first automobile self-starter? And more? 
Details will be published in upcoming Wheelmen Newsletters. If you need information beyond what is contained in the Newsletters, contact Randy Oleynik.