Calendar

Come to the Merry family winery to share your talents! Whether you want to sing read poetry or laugh it up with us take your chance on stage. Please keep family friendly!

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Gates open at 6:30pm with music from 7pm-9pm.

Admission is $5, free to FAC members. Annual Membership starts at $25 per person.

Food Truck announced at a later date.

May 28th – Paul Doeffinger

May 29th – Souls of the Wounded

June 4th – Stringbenders

June 11th – Briar Williams Band

June 18th – Dog Days

June 25th – Next Level

June 26th – Dragon’s Eye

July 2nd – Stringbenders

July 9th – Ultra Sound

July 16th – Blue Moves

July 23rd – Jayln Short

July 30th – Paul Doeffinger

July 31st – Wade Jarrell Band

August 6th – Kent Jolly

August 13th – 10 Mile Creek

August 20th – Next Level

August 27th – Dog Days

September 3rd – Creek Don’t Rise

September 17th – Paul Doeffinger

October 1st – Jamie Merry

October 15th – Stringbenders

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Free Health Screenings – Free access to health resources – Free flu shots

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Hardbacks – Paperbacks – Audiobooks – DVDs – CDs – Surplus Inventory Items

All items sold as is. All sales are final.

https://www.bossardlibrary.org/content/fall-book-sale

Hardbacks – Paperbacks – Audiobooks – DVDs – CDs – Surplus Inventory Items

All items sold as is. All sales are final.

https://www.bossardlibrary.org/content/fall-book-sale

Margaret & Isaac are two singer/songwriters from Southern Ohio.
They do a mix of originals and covers that are primarily 60s/70s, from the Beatles to Simon & Garfunkel.

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Petting Zoo – Food Concessions – Games – Entertainment (Briar Williams)

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🍷 Sip, Graze & Glaze: Pumpkin Night 🎃
Featuring Portagree Pottery at Merry Family Winery
Join us for a cozy fall evening filled with pottery, charcuterie & winery vibes! 🍂✨ Portagree Pottery will guide you step-by-step as you glaze your very own ceramic pumpkin piece—no experience needed!
📅 When: Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
📍 Where: Merry Family Winery
2376 State Route 850
Bidwell, OH 45614
🎟️ Cost: $43 per person
Your $43 ticket includes:
* 🎃 One ceramic pumpkin piece
* 🎨 Glazes & all supplies
* 🖌️ Step-by-step instruction
* 🔥 Professional firing
* 🧀 Charcuterie to enjoy while you create
Your finished pottery will be taken back to Portagree Pottery for firing and will be ready for pickup after the event.
🍷 Wine and additional beverages will be available for purchase from Merry Family Winery.
Gather your friends and come Sip, Graze & Glaze your way into fall! 🍁🎃
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SAVE THE DATES!

2026 French 500 Flea Market & Craft Show

April 10-11-12

May 8-9-10

June 12-13-14

July 10-11-12

August: None

Sept 11-12-13

Oct 9-10-11

Nov 13-14-15

Dec: None

Flea Market

Friday, October 9 – Sunday, October 11, 2026

Bob Evans Farm Address: 10854 State Route 588 Rio Grande, OH 45674

Farm Festival Hours

Friday 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday 9 am – 5 pm

Ticket Information

Tickets are $5 per person at the gate for entry. Kids five and under are free.
Ride Wristbands (Unlimited Rides)

$5 for ages 12 & under
$10 for ages 13 & over

🍷🧠 TRIVIA NIGHT 🧠🍷
🕔 **6:00 PM – 8:00PM** with preregistration at 5:45pm
Kick off your weekend with a fun and friendly competition at the winery! Join us for **Trivia Night** where wine flows, brains buzz, and good times are guaranteed.
🍇 One of a kind trophy
👯‍♀️ Teams up to 6 people with up to 8 teams
🎟 Free to play – no cover, just good company!
Bring your crew, grab a glass, and let the games begin. Tag your trivia team and let us know you’re coming!

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Friday, October 9 – Sunday, October 11, 2026

Bob Evans Farm Address: 10854 State Route 588 Rio Grande, OH 45674

Farm Festival Hours

Friday 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday 9 am – 5 pm

Ticket Information

Tickets are $5 per person at the gate for entry. Kids five and under are free.
Ride Wristbands (Unlimited Rides)

$5 for ages 12 & under
$10 for ages 13 & over