Kenton Historic Courthouse District

09/02/2026

This Saturday! 9/5/26. Beer Garden & Food trucks open at 5pm. Exploit Deluxe takes the stage at 7pm. Bring a chair or sit on the square!

09/01/2026

Only 2 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 dates left, September 12 and September 26 — and we’re ending the season with our biggest celebration yet, 𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧!

📅 Saturday, September 12 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Corner of Main & Ohio St (Behind Farmers National Bank)

𝗔𝗡𝗗
🍂 𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧 is Almost Here! 🍂

📅 Saturday, September 26 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 NEW LOCATION: Franklin Street between Market & Detroit | Kenton

Get ready for:
🛍Packed 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿 Market — Discover & shop fresh produce, delicious baked goods, artisan soaps, handmade jewelry, custom tumblers, unique crafts & gifts, dog treats & so much more!

🎈 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 Family Entertainment (thanks to our amazing sponsors!)
🌟10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Face Painting by Ace of Face: Kids can enjoy vibrant, custom face painting!
🌟Pumpkin Decorating Station: Kids can paint mini pumpkins and decorate them with colorful stickers to create their own take-home autumn masterpiece!
🌟Outdoor Games by Only Believe: Challenge your friends and family to a huge variety of fun outdoor games!
🌟Scavenger Hunt: Complete the market-wide scavenger hunt for a chance to win an awesome prize!
🌟Putt-A-Round 9 Hole Portable Golf Course by Cahill Enterprises Plus Ltd: Enjoy a round of golf with the entire family!
🌟Balloon Arch Photo Spot: Pop over to our festive balloon arch for the ultimate autumn family photo op!

A big thank you to our amazing event sponsors for making all the family entertainment completely FREE! ❤️

Hit 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 to spread the word to your friends and neighbors.

Make it an all-day affair! After the market closes, stay downtown on Franklin Street for Rock the Block from 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM—complete with food trucks, co****le tournament, beer & wine, live music, and a FREE movie! 🚚🍺🎵 Check out Revitalize Kenton’s page for all the fun details.

09/01/2026

Tickets now on sale! 10/31/26. 6-10pm.

Little Chicago. Big Scare.

In collaboration with Revitalize Kenton: a community partnership, Hardin County Historical Museum, and Draper Family Light Show.

Little Chicago but with a big scare, join our haunted walk through Kenton!

08/31/2026

Saturday, September 5, 2026 | Downtown Kenton Courthouse Square- Beer Garden & Food opens at 5pm. Exploit Deluxe starts at 7-9pm.

❓ Where do I park?
✅ Parking is FREE throughout Downtown Kenton.

Available 🅿️ parking lots include:
• Behind Middlefield Bank
• Next to the Kenton Movie Theater
• Any available public parking spaces around the Square that are not blocked off for event activities, food trucks, or the beer garden.

❓ Where are the Beer Garden & Food Trucks?
🍻 The Beer Garden will be located in the Northwest Corner of the Courthouse Square facing Columbus Street. Alcohol is also permitted in the NE Corner Lawn and sidewalks of courthouse square on Main, Detroit and Columbus. Please see mapping when purchasing your drinks.

🌭 Food trucks will be parked along Columbus Street and serving from the sidewalk area. Robsagna & Pitabilities will be serving delicious food!

❓ What should I bring?
🪑 Bring a lawn chair or enjoy seating around the Square.

❓ How can I help keep Downtown beautiful?
🗑️ Please use the provided trash receptacles and help us keep our historic downtown clean and welcoming for everyone.

❓ Is the Beer Garden cash only?
💵 Yes! The Beer Garden is CASH ONLY. $5 per beverage.

❓ Where are the restrooms located?
🚻 Portable restrooms will be available at the corner of Main Street and Columbus Street.

❓ Anything else I should know?
❤️ Come ready to have fun, enjoy great music, make memories, and help support the Kenton Lions Club efforts to raise money for the community.

Let’s make the sixth and FINAL evening concert of the 2026 Summer Concert Series one to remember!

✌️ Peace, Love & Good Vibes Only - See You Downtown! ✌️

Presented by the Kenton Historic Courthouse District
Beer Garden Hosted by United Way 🍻🎶

Thank you to our sponsors- Rick’s Auto Repair & Service Center, Stillwater, Lamar Advertising, Fast Signs of Findlay, Quest Federal Credit Union, Ilkaa’s Fine Art & Atelier, Hardin County Community Foundation, Haushalter Family Foundation, and F&L Septic.

08/30/2026

Haunted Walk- 3 spots. 1 terrifying night. 10/31- Saturday from 6-10pm.

Haunted Little Chicago Alley
Haunted Museum
Scary on Cherry

Speak easy. Walk softly.

Tickets go on sale at midnight on 9/1. We only have a limited number of tickets. 🎟️

KHCD in collaboration with Revitalize Kenton, Hardin County Historical Museum, and Draper Family Light Show- Scary on Cherry.

The haunted walk will be going on at the same time of Scare on the Square Costume & Dance Party. Dj, food & more! 6-10pm. Saturday, 10/31/26. We are dying to see you there 👻

08/30/2026

Saturday, September 5, 2026 | Downtown Kenton Courthouse Square- Beer Garden & Food opens at 5pm. Exploit Deluxe starts at 7-9pm.

❓ Where do I park?
✅ Parking is FREE throughout Downtown Kenton.

Available 🅿️ parking lots include:
• Behind Middlefield Bank
• Next to the Kenton Movie Theater
• Any available public parking spaces around the Square that are not blocked off for event activities, food trucks, or the beer garden.

❓ Where are the Beer Garden & Food Trucks?
🍻 The Beer Garden will be located in the Northwest Corner of the Courthouse Square facing Columbus Street. Alcohol is also permitted in the NE Corner Lawn and sidewalks of courthouse square on Main, Detroit and Columbus. Please see mapping when purchasing your drinks.

🌭 Food trucks will be parked along Columbus Street and serving from the sidewalk area. Robsagna & Pitabilities will be serving delicious food!

❓ What should I bring?
🪑 Bring a lawn chair or enjoy seating around the Square.

❓ How can I help keep Downtown beautiful?
🗑️ Please use the provided trash receptacles and help us keep our historic downtown clean and welcoming for everyone.

❓ Is the Beer Garden cash only?
💵 Yes! The Beer Garden is CASH ONLY. $5 per beverage.

❓ Where are the restrooms located?
🚻 Portable restrooms will be available at the corner of Main Street and Columbus Street.

❓ Anything else I should know?
❤️ Come ready to have fun, enjoy great music, make memories, and help support the Kenton Lions Club efforts to raise money for the community.

Let’s make the sixth and FINAL evening concert of the 2026 Summer Concert Series one to remember!

✌️ Peace, Love & Good Vibes Only - See You Downtown! ✌️

Presented by the Kenton Historic Courthouse District
Beer Garden Hosted by United Way 🍻🎶

Thank you to our sponsors- Rick’s Auto Repair & Service Center, Stillwater, Lamar Advertising, Fast Signs of Findlay, Quest Federal Credit Union, Ilkaa’s Fine Art & Atelier, Hardin County Community Foundation, Haushalter Family Foundation, and F&L Septic.

08/29/2026

🎃🐾 GET READY FOR A SPOOKTACULAR NIGHT OF CARS, CANDY & CANINE FUN! 🐾🎃
The Hardin County Dog Warden’s Office is excited to announce our TRUNK OR TREAT ADOPTION EVENT! 👻🚗🐶
📅 October 29th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Parking lot behind Middlefield Bank in Kenton
Come out for an evening packed with vintage cars, motorcycles, candy, adorable dogs in costumes, and Halloween fun! 🎃🍬🏍️
🏆 PRIZES! 🏆
Thanks to our amazing community partners, Advance Auto Parts and AutoZone will be providing donations for: 🚗 1st & 2nd Place – Best Car
Ther will also be Donations for:
🎃1st & 2nd Place – Best Costume
Whether you're bringing your favorite ride, dressing up your pup, or just coming to enjoy the fun, there's something for everyone! ❤️
🐾 And of course, you'll have the chance to meet some of our adorable shelter dogs looking for their forever homes! Who knows… you might leave with a little extra love in your life. 🥰🐶

🏍️ MOTORCYCLES ARE WELCOME!
📲 Want to participate? Register your spot on Google!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc02qXRfjYuvkUGY2frE8meZR-4VeIIapXnrY2DgtLFq7sjNg/viewform

📞 Questions? Call 419-674-2209
🎃 Come for the cars. Come for the candy. Stay for the adorable dogs! 🐾❤️
Share this post and invite your friends & family- we can't wait to see you there! 👻🚗🐶🍬

08/22/2026

Another new location opening soon! Ladies & Gentlemen- Please join me in welcoming Kenton Nutrition in the Kenton Historic Courthouse District. Cindy is currently finalizing securing her location downtown and build out plans. Stay tuned for more details on her progress to opening. Our Revitalize Kenton: a community partnership business concierge service is working hard to help make this process easier for her, and we couldn’t be more excited. Please join me in welcoming and encouraging her- and stop by her table tomorrow at the concert downtown.

Kenton Nutrition will offer protein shakes, smoothies, loaded teas, cardio drumming and more!

08/22/2026

Today!!! 12 Noon!!

08/22/2026

Tonight!!! Saturday, August 22, 2026 | Downtown Kenton Courthouse Square- Beer Garden & Food opens at 5pm. Concert starts at 6-9pm.

❓ Where do I park?
✅ Parking is FREE throughout Downtown Kenton.

Available 🅿️ parking lots include:
• Behind Middlefield Bank
• Next to the Kenton Movie Theater
• Any available public parking spaces around the Square that are not blocked off for event activities, food trucks, or the beer garden.

❓ Where are the Beer Garden & Food Trucks?
🍻 The Beer Garden will be located in the Northwest Corner of the Courthouse Square facing Columbus Street. Alcohol is also permitted in the NE Corner Lawn and sidewalks of courthouse square on Main, Detroit and Columbus. Please see mapping when purchasing your drinks.

🌭 Food trucks will be parked along Columbus Street and serving from the sidewalk area.

❓ What should I bring?
🪑 Bring a lawn chair or enjoy seating around the Square.

❓ How can I help keep Downtown beautiful?
🗑️ Please use the provided trash receptacles and help us keep our historic downtown clean and welcoming for everyone.

❓ Is the Beer Garden cash only?
💵 Yes! The Beer Garden is CASH ONLY. $5 per beverage.

❓ Where are the restrooms located?
🚻 Portable restrooms will be available at the corner of Main Street and Columbus Street.

❓ Anything else I should know?
❤️ Come ready to have fun, enjoy great music, make memories, and help support the Kenton Lions Club efforts to raise money for the community.

Let’s make the fifth evening concert of the 2026 Summer Concert Series one to remember!

✌️ Peace, Love & Good Vibes Only - See You Downtown! ✌️

Presented by the Kenton Historic Courthouse District
Beer Garden Hosted by Kenton Lions Club 🍻🎶

Thank you to our sponsors- Rick’s Auto Repair & Service Center, Stillwater, Lamar Advertising, Fast Signs of Findlay, Quest Federal Credit Union, Ilkaa’s Fine Art & Atelier, Hardin County Community Foundation, Haushalter Family Foundation, and F&L Septic.