MEDIA RELEASE___Join the Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District at the 2026 Annual Meeting Customer Appreciation Event at 5:00 p.m. on August 20, Hardin County Fairgrounds Shelter House, 14134 Letson Ave. Kenton, OH 43326. This event is free, and all are welcome.
Voting will take place for the election of two Board of Supervisors members. Candidates are Dave Snider, Blake Willeke and Trent Watkins. Read candidate profiles here.
A catered meal by 101 Smokehouse will include pulled pork or pulled chicken, green beans, potato salad and ice cream.
The 113th annual Farmers & Merchants Picnic was full of tried and true attractions: live music under the bandshell, favorite summer foods, games for children and many other Ada traditions. It also provided a few surprises: visits with dogs and cats and opportunities to start your Christmas shopping.
The picnic has a long history in “The Grove” of Ada’s War Memorial Park, where the shade of trees and picnic shelters made everything a little bit more enjoyable on the second Saturday of August.
Get your tickets now for the Ada Music Boosters CHICKEN BBQ DINNER FUNDRAISER on September 4, 2026, our first Bulldog Football Friday Night Home Game of the season!
One of Ada's oldest traditions brings families, friends and neighbors to War Memorial Park on the second Saturday in August: the Farmers & Merchants Picnic. 2026 marks the 113th annual event, a day filled with entertainment, four-legged and diesel-powered competitions, good food, games and lots and lots of prizes.
GOOD FOOD ALL DAY
Hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, chicken noodles, pulled pork, walking tacos, mac & cheese, homemade pies, ice cream, caramel apples
