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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16th 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 30, 2023! 3:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.   Buy Tickets Below! Pre-Sale General Admission – […]

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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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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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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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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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Defiance Fireworks Celebration

July 7th, 2023 Celebrate Independence Day at the confluence of the Maumee and Auglaize Rivers! Join us at the confluence of the Maumee and Auglaize Rivers as we celebrate the nation’s birthday.  Fireworks begin at dusk.  Enjoy them from Pontiac […]

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Battle of the Bands 2023

First Place: Strange Generation Second Place: Zack Tyler Stephens Band Third Place: Vinyl on Tap These 3 bands will open up for Your Generation in Concert at the Defiance RibFest 2023 on September 30th! UPDATE 06/22/2023:  NINE BANDS HAVE BEEN […]

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