It’s Our Nature
The streams of your life often seem to run parallel to one another — never meeting, always separate. While appearing disparate, these currents inch closer and closer until they converge in one special time and place. Defiance County, OH, captures the spirit of that existential confluence with unparalleled opportunities to visit, settle down, build your career, and enjoy your life. With fantastic shopping, dining, and entertainment, discover the Defiance, Ohio area and follow the flow of life to an unforgettable convergence of fun and opportunity.
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Join us TODAY in Downtown Defiance for a full day of fun, flowers, food, and community!
🕙 10 AM – 4 PM
📍 Downtown Defiance
Here’s what’s waiting for you:
🌱 Free lilac seedlings (while supplies last!)
🛍️ Local vendors & artisans
🍔 Delicious food trucks & sweet treats
🎶 Live entertainment starting at 11 AM
🐴 FREE pony rides & family activities
🔥 A jaw-dropping fire show in the afternoon
🎨 Commemorative posters available for $10
🌿 Over 100 lilac shrubs for sale at the State Bank South Courtyard
🎉 It’s our 20th annual celebration, and we can’t wait to see you here!
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We sat down with local vendor Angie Lornez of Garden Thyme to talk all things Lilac Festival! From what she’s bringing to the event to why this celebration means so much to our community. 💜
Get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the incredible small businesses that make the Lilac Festival so special!
🛍️ Catch Angie and other amazing vendors on Saturday, May 10 in Downtown Defiance — you won’t want to miss it!
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Bring home a piece of the 20th Annual Lilac Festival! We’re bringing back a special tradition, the commemorative festival poster!
🖼️ Posters are just $10 and available at the booth in front of the DDVB office during the festival. Quantities are limited, grab yours early!
Whether you`re a long-time festival fan or a first-time visitor, it’s a beautiful way to remember the day and support local art.
This year’s poster features an original painting by Scott Baker of the Defiance Society of Artists.
📍 Saturday, May 10 | 10 AM – 4 PM
🎨 DDVB Booth (in front of the office)
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The 20th Annual Lilac Festival is almost here, and we’ve got the event map to help you plan your visit! 🌸
Check out where to find food trucks, entertainment, kids’ activities, restrooms, parking, and more — all in one easy overview.
📍Map highlights include:
🍔 Food & dessert trucks
🎶 Live entertainment zones
🐴 Kids’ activities
🌱 Lilac seedling locations
🧼 Restrooms
📲 Save this post or find more detailed block maps with vendor listings inside the event guide — available now at the DDVB office, online at https://visitdefianceohio.com/events/main-street-events/lilac-festival-street-fair/ or at the festival!
📅 Saturday, May 10 | 🕙 10 AM – 4 PM
📍 Downtown Defiance
#itsournature #defianceohio #DefianceLilacFestival #LilacFestival2025
We’re sending a huge thank you to The State Bank and Trust Company for being the presenting sponsor of the Lilac Festival & Street Fair!
Thanks to their support, we’re able to bring you all the things you love — from free lilac seedlings to awesome family fun. 🌸
📅 Saturday, May 10 | 10 AM – 4 PM
📍 Downtown Defiance
#DefianceLilacFestival #ThankYouStateBank #LilacFestival2025 #CommunityStrong #DefianceInBloom
To celebrate the 20th Annual Lilac Festival, we’ve put together something special — our very first event guide! 🌸
Whether you`re planning your visit or navigating the day-of, this handy guide includes:
🗺️ A full festival map
📍 Detailed block maps
📚 A look back at the history of the event
📍 Available NOW at the DDVB office
🌐 Or online at https://visitdefianceohio.com/events/main-street-events/lilac-festival-street-fair/
📅 Or pick one up during the event on Saturday, May 10
Plan your perfect day and celebrate 20 years of lilac-filled fun in Downtown Defiance!
#DefianceLilacFestival #LilacFestival2025 #FestivalGuide #PlanYourDay #20YearsOfLilacs
