Annual events sponsored by the DDVB are always listed on our Annual Events page: Chocolate Walk Lilac Festival & Street Fair Downtown Defiance Farmers’ Market Fireworks RiverFest RibFest Witches Brew Santa’s Arrival Here are some more ways we’re proud to […]
The 10th Annual Chocolate Walk will be April 16, 2020 Stroll downtown Defiance and enjoy some chocolate (and wine if you so choose) along the way! This is a delicious opportunity to enjoy a spring walk and get acquainted with […]
2020 Catch a Moment and Photograph It Contest We are accepting entries for the 2020 Catch a Moment and Photograph It Contest. Do you have a photo of the Defiance area that shows special significance? CLICK HERE and read the […]
The Defiance Development and Visitors Bureau wishes you and your family a New Year of happiness, peace, and prosperity!
Santa is here! We are excited to once again welcome Santa into Downtown Defiance! He is ready for visitors at Santa’s House, Corner of First St. and Clinton St. Santa’s Downtown House Hours Friday Nights: December 13 & 20 @ […]
Small Business Saturday Saturday November 30th 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 all of the downtown merchants and plan […]
UNIQUE DOWNTOWN BUILDING HALF COMMERCIAL HALF RESIDENTIAL, FULLY RENTED. Contact: ReMax Realty of Defiance Inc 419-784-3029 ReMax-Defiance
Very large downtown building that is 46′ wide and has a service elevator in it. 2 store fronts but could be opened into one very easily. One currently leased. All open second floor and a 2 bedroom apartment on the […]
Santa’s coming, Santa’s coming, SANTA’S COMING!!! We are excited to once again welcome Santa into Downtown Defiance! Saturday November 30th. Here’s a list of the day’s Festivities: 1:45 pm – Santa and Mrs. Claus Arrive Downtown – Watch the Clinton […]
🎃It’s Halloween Time!! The Halloween Season just wouldn’t be complete without trick-or-treat, the Defiance Lions Club Halloween Parade, and the Witches Brew for CASA! Here’s a list of event dates and times for your favorite Halloween Festivities: 🍬Trick-or-Treat in Defiance: […]
October 31, 2019 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Ticket sales have closed for the Witches Brew for CASA 2019.) WITCHES ARE FLYING TO DEFIANCE! Get dressed up in your best witch attire, gather your brooms and your friends! DOORS OPEN […]
RibFest Returns! Saturday, September 28, 2019. 3:30-11:00 pm., Downtown Defiance Enjoy mouth-watering BBQ ribs straight off the grill, two rockin’ bands, football games, and ice-cold beer at the 13th Annual Defiance Rib Fest. 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm — Kaitlyn […]
The all new Discover Defiance booklet is a handy spiral-bound guide packed full of info on lodging, dining, shopping, recreation and all that is great in Defiance. Stop by the DDVB office @visitdefianceoh and grab one for a friend!
The Defiance Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) has launched! The DORA is a designated public area where alcoholic beverages can be purchased in a designated cup from permitted establishments and carried within the district. Check out the DORA page for latest […]
MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW FOR RIVERFEST 2019! Saturday, July 20, 2019 from Noon until 8:00 p.m. **Event Update** Boat Rides have been cancelled for this year’s event to due uncontrollable circumstances. We apologize for any inconvenience. A great community collaborative […]
July 3, 2019 Join us at Diehl Park! Enjoy a day full of carnival rides, musical entertainment, and delicious food before the fireworks begin at dusk. If you are interested in being a food vendor, please contact the DDVB office […]
Chautauqua is returning to Defiance! The Defiance County Historical Society and the Defiance Development and Visitors Bureau will host Chautauqua at AuGlaize Village from June 4 – June 8 in celebration of the 225th anniversary of Fort Defiance! Please join […]