14th Annual Chocolate Walk

Thursday, April 25th, 2024 🍫Taste the Sweet Life in Downtown Defiance!🍫 Thursday, April 25th, 2024 🍫Taste the Sweet Life in Downtown Defiance!🍫 Stroll Downtown Defiance and enjoy some chocolate (and wine if you so choose) along the way! This is […]

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Battle of the Bands 2024

Calling Northwest Ohio bands!  Here’s your chance to perform in front of thousands at the Defiance Rib Fest on Saturday, September 28, 2024!   click here — 2024 BATTLE OF THE BANDS APPLICATION Bands from Defiance, Williams, Fulton, Henry, Paulding, and […]

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Through the Lens of Defiance County

Defiance County Photography Contest 2024 CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS! We are looking for photos to depict all aspects of what the Defiance area has to offer. The first-place winner will receive a one-year $500 photography contract with the Defiance Development and […]

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Defiance Community Calendar

The DDVB is proud to partner with Yodel Community Connections to create a new, all-inclusive Defiance Community Calendar! This one-stop website for all events will make it easier than ever before to get involved with the community and Stay Local! […]

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Family Fun Fridays

Bring the whole family Downtown on the first Friday of June, July, and August for a scavenger hunt!  10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  Stop by the DDVB office, 325 Clinton Street, to get started! Each month will have a fun-themed […]

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17th Annual Defiance Rib Fest

  For all you music, brew, and BBQ lovers! We have the best BBQ grillin’ teams and rockin’ bands in Downtown Defiance. Mark your Calendar for September 28th, 2024! 3:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.   For the latest news and updates, […]

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Defiance County Restaurant Week

Defiance County Restaurant Week Friday, March 1st — Sunday, March 10th, 2024 Back for 2024! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!   Dine your way around Defiance County! Discover a new go-to restaurant or support your favorites for Defiance County Restaurant Week! Enjoy […]

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Ohio Total Solar Eclipse 2024

Make plans now to view the total solar eclipse in Defiance County!  This spectacular celestial phenomenon is happening April 8th, 2024, across North America, and you can catch a glimpse of it right here in Northwest Ohio!   The best […]

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Ode to the ZIP Code Poetry Contest

Celebrating the City of Defiance Bicentennial The Bicentennial Committee is announcing another opportunity to participate in the City of Defiance’s Bicentennial Celebration. “Ode to the ZIP Code” is a poetry contest where submissions will include a short poem inspired by […]

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City of Defiance Bicentennial

The City of Defiance is celebrating a major milestone in 2023 — its Bicentennial. The year will be spent remembering our history, honoring the present, and envisioning the future. Throughout all of 2023, the community will have opportunities to attend […]

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#ShopDTDefi Christmas in July Passport

#ShopDTDefi Christmas in July Passport Program   Pick up your #ShopDTDefi Christmas in July Passport from the DDVB office (325 Clinton Street).  **Passports will be available for pick up beginning Monday, July 18th, at 9 a.m.!** FIRST 30 participants to pick […]

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Defiance County Restaurant Week

Defiance County Restaurant Week Friday, March 1st — Sunday, March 10th Back for 2024! Attention all foodies! Discover your new go-to or support your favorite small locally-owned restaurant during Defiance County Restaurant Week!  Whether dining in, taking your order to […]

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Santa's Arrival 2019

Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

Santa’s coming, Santa’s coming, SANTA’S COMING!!! We are excited to once again welcome Santa into Downtown Defiance! Friday, December 1st. Here’s a list of the day’s Festivities: 12 pm – 6 pm – Children’s Activities at the Defiance Public Library […]

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Downtown Horse Drawn Trolley

Stop Downtown for all of your holiday shopping and enjoy a horse drawn trolley ride! All rides are FREE courtesy of the Defiance Development and Visitors Bureau! Saturday, December 11th, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Pick up and drop off […]

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Welcome to our Blog

Welcome to the DDVB Blog

We’ve launched this updated page to gather all the latest news, happenings, announcements, and fun stuff into one easy-to-find location.  The search tool in the navigation bar can be useful if you are looking for specific topics.  Events can still […]

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Shop Downtown Defiance!

Shop Small Weekend & Small Business Saturday Friday, November 24th, and Saturday, November 25th ENJOY your holiday shopping in Downtown Defiance! Shop locally-owned businesses and support your community on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and all season long. Check out […]

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RiverFest 2021

Kayak Raffle and Confluence Clean-Up Purchase your raffle tickets at the DDVB by 4:00 Friday, August 13. $5 per ticket, or 5 for $20. Drawing to be held August 14th. Winner will be notified.  Need not be present to win. […]

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Defiance Rib Fest VIP Experience Raffle

How would you like to win a backstage all-access pass inside the Defiance Rib Fest?  Now’s your chance!! Buy a ticket to win the Rib Fest VIP Experience Grand Prize! Tickets are ON SALE now in the DDVB office (325 […]

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Witches Brew for CASA

Thursday, October 12, 2023 SOLD OUT FOR 2023 Get dressed up in your best witch (or warlock) attire, gather your brooms and your friends! We’re flying from shops to pubs collecting freakishly good witch’s treats and brews. It’s going to […]

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