About Ossian Days
Each year, Ossian Days, Inc. puts on an annual street festival known as Ossian Days. Given the current health crises and uncertainty of what September may look like, we have made the difficult decision to not hold Ossian Days 2020. Ossian Days Inc. takes the health and safety of our community as a priority, and plans are already underway for the 2021 festival.
A sneak peek back at past Ossian Days
Some of the fun memories from prior years' festivals… Click any image to enlarge
Please Note: No pets are allowed on the Midway. Only service animals are allowed.
Helpful Tip: Bring cash when you attend Ossian Days.
Many of our vendors are cash-only and do not take credit or debit cards.
You can find an ATM at Ossian State Bank, conveniently located just off the Ossian Days Midway.
General Festival Info & FAQs
(Looking for details about specific events? You'll find that in the Events Info section below.)
General Festival Info
When is Ossian Days?
Ossian Days 2019 is Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, September 12th, 13th, and 14th.
What are Ossian Days' hours?
Festival hours are:
• Thursday: 2pm to 9pm
• Friday: 9am to 10pm
• Saturday: 9am to 10pm
Vendor hours for check-in and set-up are Thursday from 9am to 2pm.
Where is Ossian Days located?
The Ossian Days Midway is located on Jefferson Street in downtown Ossian, between Mill Street and Lafever Street, and on Craig Street between Ogden and Metts as shown on the maps below.
Click either image below to enlarge.
Is there an admission fee for the festival?
No, there is no fee to attend. Ossian Days is proud to once again offer free admission for everyone.
Where can I park?
There is plenty of free parking available on the streets adjacent to and nearby the festival area. Please make sure to observe all posted No Parking signs.
Where can I download the official Ossian Days photos?
You can view all of the official Ossian Days photos at our SmugMug account here. You can also purchase any of the photos you like, and even purchase them as fun keepsakes like photo prints, canvases, mugs, coasters, magnets, and more!
Can I bring my golf cart to Ossian Days?
Golf carts are required to have a special permit to be used at the festival. The permit can be obtained at the Ossian Police Department.
Can I bring my pet with me to Ossian Days?
No. No animals are permitted at the festival. Service Animals are allowed.
Question not answered here?
Please contact the Ossian Board and we'll be happy to help.
2019 Sponsors
PLATINUM SPONSORS
- OSSIAN STATE BANK
- JERANDAN PORTABLE TOILETS
GOLD SPONSORS
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Still Waters Family Dentistry
Engineering Resources, Inc.
East of Chicago Pizza
Pena’s Mechanical Contractors, Inc
Mike Anderson Chevrolet of Ossian, Inc.
Melching Machine, Inc.
Northern Indiana Public Service, Inc.
Joyce Hunter & Family
Welches All Vehicle Repair, Inc.
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Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals
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Ossian Health & Rehabilitation Center
SILVER SPONSORS
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Troxel Equipment
Kemper Flooring
Hillcrest – U – Store
Wayne Asphalt
Ossian Smoked Meats
Dale, Huffman & Babcock
Perma – Column, Inc.
Ideal Suburban Homes, Inc.
Barkley Builders, Inc.
Trusted Solutions Group, Inc.
Jack & Rose Barrick
Rethceif Enterprises
Ossian N. A. P. A.
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The Reynolds Family
Berne Apparel
Ossian Deli
BRONZE SPONSORS
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Frauhiger Excavating, Inc.
Roembke Mfg. & Design, Inc.
Archbold & Lewis Insurance, Inc.
News – Banner Publications, Inc.
Jeanette S. Lundeen Music Studio
Honegger Animal Clinic
The Waynedale News
Rod’s Rustics LLC
K & M Asphalt Sealing
Karen Hitchcock
Heyerly Bakery
Fort Wayne Metals
Wells County Democratic Party
Solstice Enterprise
Thank you, Sponsors!
Meet the Ossian Days Board
While Ossian Days happens for 2 ½ days each year, the work to organize and facilitate the street festival goes on all year long. The Ossian Days Board Members are the individuals who work hard throughout the year coordinating all of the vendors, parade details, and event scheduling to ensure a fun and successful Ossian Days.
Darrell Reynolds
President
A.J. Reynolds
1st Vice-President
Todd Nash
2nd Vice-President
Penny Gibson
Secretary
Rose Ann Barrick
Treasurer
Jack Barrick
Director
Quinn Gibson
Director
Beverly Grzych
Director
Contact the Ossian Days Board
Other Ways to Contact Us
By Email:
On Facebook:
By Phone:
260-622-4733
This will connect you with Board Treasurer Rose Ann Barrick.
By Mail:
Ossian Days, Inc.
PO Box 225
Ossian, IN 46777