Kenton
Around Kenton
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Kenton
“Flag City, USA”
Home of the friendly wave
Harvest goldSoybean green
Welcome to the heart of Ohio's farm country, where the cornfields stretch for miles and the county fair is the highlight of the summer. Whether you're here for the Lincoln Highway or just passing through, you'll find friendly folks and a slower pace of life.
Clubs for Kenton
No clubs for Kenton yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Kenton. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
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Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Kenton. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Ohio Northern University A private university in Ada with a beautiful campus and public events.
- Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation A major Catholic pilgrimage site in Carey, known for its architecture and grounds.
- Hardin County Courthouse Historic courthouse in Kenton with a distinctive clock tower.
- Wyandot County Courthouse Historic courthouse in Upper Sandusky, a centerpiece of the town square.
- Indian Mill A restored 19th-century grist mill on the Sandusky River in Upper Sandusky.
- Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area A large public wildlife area with wetlands and trails, popular for birding.
- Outdoors Birdwatching at Killdeer Plains
- Outdoors Fishing the Sandusky River
- With kids Attending the county fair
- With kids Visiting the Basilica in Carey
- Evenings High school football games
- Evenings Local diners
- Locals love County fairgrounds
- Locals love Grain elevators
Through the year
- Hardin County Fair July Annual fair in Kenton with livestock, rides, and local food, held in late July.
- Wyandot County Fair August Traditional county fair in Upper Sandusky with harness racing and exhibits, held in late August.
- Carey Basilica Festival Summer Summer festival at the Basilica of Our Lady of Consolation with food, games, and a procession.
- Upper Sandusky Popcorn Festival September Celebrates the area's popcorn heritage with vendors, entertainment, and a parade.
- Lincoln Highway Days Summer Kenton's celebration of the historic highway with car shows and community events.
Humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Winters are cold and snowy, summers are hot and humid, and the best times to be outside are late spring and early fall. Best: Late spring and early fall are the most pleasant, with mild temperatures and lower humidity.
Talk like a local
- “Ope”
- A common Midwest expression used to get someone's attention or apologize for a small mistake.
- “Pop”
- Soda or soft drink.
- “Buckeye”
- A term of pride for Ohioans, also a chocolate-peanut butter treat.
- “The fair”
- Refers to the county fair, the biggest summer event.
Getaways
- Findlay Larger town with shopping, dining, and the University of Findlay.
- Lima Regional hub with the Allen County Museum and a minor league ballpark.
- Marion Home to the Harding Home and the Marion County Fair.
- Bellefontaine Known for the world's shortest street and scenic hills.
Local flavour
Rooting for Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals
Eat and drink
- Pork tenderloin sandwich A breaded, fried pork cutlet on a bun – a Midwest staple.
- Buckeyes (peanut butter fudge) Chocolate-dipped peanut butter balls named for the state tree.
- Loose meat sandwiches Seasoned ground beef served on a bun, a regional diner favourite.
- Sauerkraut balls A nod to the area's German heritage, often served at festivals.
Where people go
- County fairgrounds Hosts of summer fairs, livestock shows, and demolition derbies.
- Grain elevators Towering landmarks that punctuate the flat farmland.
- Lincoln Highway US 30 runs through the region, a historic cross-country route.
- Small-town main streets Quaint storefronts, diners, and family-owned shops.
- Church suppers Community potlucks and fellowship halls, often with home-cooked comfort food.
- Family farms Working corn, soybean, and livestock operations that shape the landscape.
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Nearby
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Hardin and Wyandot counties, OH. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.