Jacob’s Meats will be preparing their pulled pork meals to satisfy your BBQ cravings! Join us on Friday, April 9th, at Triangle Park to help us make Defiance Rib Fest 2021 the best event yet! Lunch–11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. […]
Holiday Shopping is right around the corner! Supporting Downtown Defiance’s small, locally-owned businesses is one of the best ways we can all give back to our community! Every purchase, big or small, makes a difference! Join us for our ShopDTDefi […]
Defiance County Restaurant Week Friday, March 5th — Saturday, March 13th Attention all foodies! Discover your new go-to restaurant or support your favorites for Defiance County Restaurant Week! Restaurants have had a tough year so get out there and support […]
SANTA’S COMING TO DOWNTOWN DEFIANCE! We are excited to once again welcome Santa into Downtown Defiance! Saturday, December 3rd. We are excited to once again welcome Santa into Downtown Defiance! The day’s festivities begin when Santa arrives in Downtown Defiance […]
Annual events sponsored by the DDVB are always listed on our Annual Events page: Defiance County Restaurant Week Chocolate Walk Lilac Festival & Street Fair Downtown Defiance Farmers’ Market Family Fun Fridays Fireworks River Fest Rib Fest Witches Brew Santa’s […]
Saturday, December 10th. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. A little sugar, a lot of fun! Downtown Defiance’s Cookie Crumble is sure to make your family’s Christmas a sweet one! Walk the streets enjoying all the holiday decorations as your family […]
Defiance County Restaurant Week Friday, March 3rd — Sunday, March 12th, 2023 Back for 2023! 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 delicious […]
Visit the Farmers’ Market at Triangle Park in Downtown Defiance The Downtown Defiance Farmers’ Market season will begin on Thursday, May 19th, 2022! From 4-6:30 p.m. every Thursday evening through August 25th, stop by the Market and find great produce, […]
COME ONE! COME ALL! Shop Downtown Defiance this holiday season! Pick up your #ShopDefi Passport from any participating business, the DDVB office (325 Clinton Street), or the Defiance Chamber office (400 Clinton Street). **Passports will be available for pick up […]
Thursday, April 27th, 2023 🍫Taste the Sweet Life in Downtown Defiance!🍫 Stroll Downtown Defiance and enjoy some chocolate along the way! This is a delicious opportunity to enjoy a spring walk and get acquainted with our Downtown merchants. The choice […]
(Banner photo courtesy of LG Images Art Studio) May 13th, 2023 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The streets of Downtown Defiance are filled with activities as we celebrate the official flower of Defiance with the community’s largest Art and Craft […]
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 […]
The Reservoir Nature Trail is an 8’ wide, multi-use trail extending from the Defiance Reservoir parking lot through aprox. 2500′ of natural wooded area. It connects to the ‘lower’ pathway around the municipal reservoir. This walkway offers opportunities for recreational […]
Thoreau Wildlife Reserve is now open to the public for the enjoyment of Nature with it’s 4 nature trails that highlight meadows, woodlands, wetlands and old growth forest. The Reserve is located at 10485 Haller Road in Brunersburg – next […]
Oxbow Lake lies 10 miles northwest of the city of Defiance, and can be accessed from State Route 15 at Schick Road. Fish of Interest for Anglers include Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Green sunfish and Bullhead. The operation of watercraft with any […]
Independence Dam State Park covers 591-acres situated along the banks of the beautiful Maumee River. This park is located approximately 3 miles east of Defiance on St. Rt. 424 and offers recreational opportunities including boating access, hiking trails, camping, fishing, […]
The Maumee River travels through woodland, farmland and the heart of Defiance on it’s way to Maumee Bay in Lake Erie. Boat, canoe or kayak from Ft, Wayne to Toledo. This informative map details access points with markers at every […]
The Buckeye Trail is a 1,444 mile hiking and long-distance trail that loops around the state of Ohio. The Buckeye Trail Association maintains and develops the trail. In 2017, the Buckeye Trail Association named the City of Defiance an official […]