Turtle Races and Rivalry Volleyball on Tap Tonight

Kalida, OH · September 4, 2026

Fryers are heating up and gym doors unlock early today. The weekend has arrived right on schedule, with plenty of good reasons to skip cooking dinner tonight.

The Lead

Just five miles east down State Route 694, the annual Glandorf Park Fest gets underway this afternoon, bringing two days of small-town fanfare to Glandorf Community Park. The festivities start at 2:30 PM with children’s inflatables, followed by the opening of food stands and the German beer garden at 5:00 PM.

Live music anchors both nights, beginning with 2 Fat Dads at 5:00 PM and Truck Stop Manners taking the stage at 8:30 PM. The main draw for families across Putnam County remains the famous turtle races, which draw packed rings of spectators starting at 8:00 PM. Saturday keeps the momentum rolling with a 5K race, tractor pulls, and kettle-cooked bean soup. Arrive early to claim a parking spot along Main Street before the evening rush.

Local Pulse

Wildcats Host Big Green In Gym Tonight Kalida volleyball welcomes Putnam County League rival Ottoville to the high school gym, with junior varsity starting at 5:30 PM.
Pioneer Days Raffle Enters Final Stretch Drawing tickets remain on sale throughout the village as volunteers finalize grounds setup for next week's festival downtown.

Today's Outlook

High 89°F · Low 70°F — Overcast
- Keep light layers on hand as warm, overcast conditions hold through the evening.

What's On Around Town

Glandorf: Glandorf Park Fest Glandorf Community Park (203 N. Main St), 5:00–11:00 PM Live local music, traditional festival eats, and turtle races starting at 8:00.
Ottoville at Kalida Volleyball Kalida High School Gym (301 N. Third St), 5:30 PM Putnam County League rivalry matchup begins with junior varsity before varsity serves.
Ottawa: Kenton vs. Ottawa-Glandorf Football Ottawa-Glandorf High School (630 Glendale Ave), 7:00 PM Western Buckeye League showdown under the Friday night stadium lights.

Spotlight & Story

Cats Who Care
- Advised by teacher Melanie Warnecke at Kalida High School, this student-led service organization mobilizes high schoolers for hands-on community projects. Members spend weekends monitoring greens at Moose Landing charity scrambles, gathering winter clothing drives, and coordinating holiday support for local families.

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