Parade starts at 10am at Robinwood at Nesselwood, travels south on Robinwood, east on Bancroft and south on Collingwood. Coronation is at Collingwood Presbyterian Church (2108 Collingwood) at approx. 11am. See map for displayed route.
- Detroit Party Marching Band
- Scott High School Marching Band
- Glass City Rollers
- Toledo Junior Roller Derby
- Fabulous Funk Fish
- Art cars galore!
- Toledo Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club
- Toledo Horsemen
- Fire performers
- Floats
- Bands
- Performance artists
A little something for everybody!
Grand Marshall – Romules Durant
King Wamba – Erik Bang
Queen Sancha – Erin Garber-Pearson
Parade Thank yous to individuals/organizations
- Attic on Adams
- Boy Scouts
- Mark Moffett
- Corey Tomlinson
The 44th annual Historic Old West End Festival celebrates one of Toledo’s most distinctive neighborhoods. Spanning twenty-five blocks of architecturally important houses, the OWE includes numerous examples of Victorian, Edwardian, Queen Anne, Romanesque, Arts and Crafts, Neoclassical and Colonial Revival style homes. A majority of the houses were built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with Old World craftsmanship in the woodworking, stone masonry, and other design elements that is rarely duplicated in modern-day construction.
2627 Collingwood Blvd.
William T. Jackson had this Tudor Revival Style home built by his own company in 1912. Known as the “Builder Mayor” Mr. Jackson served as Mayor of Toledo between 1928 and 1931. The Interior features a mix of styles with Arts & Crafts influence including stained and leaded glass and a wood burning fireplace. Rehab addicts will enjoy the renovation aspect highlighted on this home’s guided tour.
2619 Robinwood Ave.
Moses and Florence Isenberg built their 1924 Arts & Crafts style home as a duplex. The stucco exterior, gabled roof, built-in dining room buffet and exposed beams are all key elements to the Craftsman design. The large bay window in the living room displays a beautiful crystal chandelier. Classic meets contemporary with the current owner’s eclectic display of original, local artwork.
2274 Glenwood Ave.
This spectacular home was built in 1896 by Mills and Wachter for the jeweler J.J. Freeman. An unusual mixture of Queen Anne and Colonial Revival style, the exterior features conical towers, concave gables, witches hat dormers and shingle and clapboard siding. The interior stuns with leaded glass doors, stained glass windows, elaborately carved cornices, parquet floors and carved Lion’s heads. You will not want to miss this architectural gem.
2228 Scottwood Ave.
Designed by Bacon-Huber Architects and built in 1892, this home’s scale, large porch and lack of ornate detail follows the style of a Princess Anne “County House”. An impressive oak foyer, bi-faced pocket doors, and original stained glass window are a few of the examples of fine early century carpentry and craftsmanship. Once home to Toledo Blade Club Editor and woman’s movement activist Pauline Steinem (Gloria Steinem’s Grandmother).
2008 Scottwood Ave.
Built in 1895 by architect David L. Stine, this stunning home is a combination of shingle and colonial revival style. The interior includes a 30 ft. reception hall, a cherry wood grand staircase featuring a large stained glass bay, a mahogany parlor, and an ornately paneled dining room accented by 10 hand-carved lions’ heads. Historic Toledo Grandeur at its best!
Home Tour Ticket (Donation) Sales
Tickets are available at each tour house and at the two Information Booths located in the Art Fair and at the Arboretum.
$15 per person / $25 per couple / $5 single house tour, per person
Children 12 and under are FREE when accompanied by an adult paid admission
Discount: $10 per person with a donation of 5 can goods or 5 pet food can goods. Benefiting St. Paul's United Methodist Church and Humane Ohio
Pre-Sale House Tour Tickets
(available through June 5)
$10 per person
Black Kite Coffee, 2499 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo
Hafner Florist, 5139 S. Main St., Sylvania
Pumpernickel's Deli, 2489 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo
Elaine's Tea Shoppe, 3115 W. Sylvania Ave., Sylvania
Rafferty Schmitt, 6725 W. Central Ave., Toledo
Bleak House Coffee, 612 Adams St., downtown Toledo
Bank of Maumee, 3425 Briarfield Blvd., #100, Maumee
The I-75 Bancroft Street Exit will be closed during this year's Festival. You can Exit I-75 at the Collingwood exit if you are heading south OR exit at Detroit Ave. if heading north.
Saturday, June 6th:
11am– Casey Redmond (folk, blues and rock & roll)
12pm– Rumblin Rhythm Cloggers (Appalachian step dance with a modern flair)
1pm– Michelle King and the Associates (double dose of jazz and blues)
2pm– Christopher Salyer (country, Americana)
3pm– Aegele Middle Eastern Dancers (dances of Egypt and North Africa)
4pm– Jack and the Bear (theatrical rock)
5pm– Kitty Glitter (indie rock and pop)
Sunday, June 7th:
11am– Mike Dubose and the Anti-Depressants (indie pop and old school R&B)
12pm– Ben Stalets (folk, rock freight train)
1pm– Eric Hillenbrand (featuring Broadway Classics)
2pm– Rob Storm (Pop, rock and folk)
3pm– Refuge Band (christian rock)
4pm– The Flying Finelli Family (folk & pop)
5pm– Good Personalities (indie rock & post funk)
Friday, June 5th:
The following performances are sponsored by the village on adams
8:00pm – Shmotel
9:00pm – goLab
10:00pm – Zimmerman Twins
Saturday, June 6th:
11am– Jean Holden presents Sydney Haney (big band and blues)
12pm– Jean Holden and her Singers (a showcase of talented students)
1pm– Jean Holden and her Singers (a showcase of talented students)
2pm– The Flying Finelli Family (folk and pop)
3pm– Late Nights & Early Mornings (neo soul)
4pm– Funk & Wagnalls (instrumental funk rock)
5pm– Radiation Blues Band (rock and blues in memory of songstress Ellenie Ash)
The following performances are sponsored by the village on adams
6:30pm – Conestoga Trace
7:30pm – Good Personalities
Duskish – LOA Fire
9:30pm – LMDP’s Best Dance Party
Sunday, June 7th:
11am– Orlando Finelli (classic & contemporary folk rock)
12pm– The Ozone (easy, contemporary rock)
1pm– Nervous Crayon (breezy folk pop)
2pm– Estar Cohen Project (original, modern jazz)
3pm– Any Wednesday Drum Circle (open for public participation)
4pm– JoJo Stella (psychedelic jazz & rock)
5pm– The Ruth Nichols Trio (sultry jazz)
Saturday, June 6th:
12pm– Willie Rough (eclectic one man band) *** Cherie Myslinsky (poet)
1pm- Jennie Finelli (folk rock and country) *** Lorraine Cipriano (poet)
2pm– Stacey Carrie (new pop and classic rock) *** Jonie Mcintire and family (poet)
3pm– Arnie Koester (dynamite on a short wick) *** Matthew Sradeja (poet)
4pm– John Ross (singer songwriter) *** Michael Grover and Christina Brooks (poet)
5pm– Steve Finelli (musical genius) *** Gary Bond (poet)
Sunday, June 7th:
11am– Steve Finelli (a giant in the industry) *** Arnie Koester (poet – a man born with two tongues)
12pm– John Zima (classic rock) *** Huntor Prey (poet)
1pm– Orlando Finelli (new pop and classic rock) *** Steve North (poet)
2pm– Chase Brady (60s and 70s folk) *** Douglas V. Lutman (poet)
3pm– Emily Gessner (new pop and originals) *** Logic Alley (poet)
4pm– Kayden (new pop and classic rock) *** Kerry Jensen Trautman (poet)
5pm– Tom Drummond (classic rock) *** Martin Campbell (poet)
Fine art by Richard Reed, Penny Gentieu, Mary Pencheff, Julie Draeger and the beloved Marty Reichenthal.
PORCH STAGE SATURDAY
Noon-2pm: Detroit Party Marching Band
2pm: Chinese Purple
3pm: Calvin Hughes Trio
4:30pm: The New Fashioned
6pm: Make ‘Em Dance
7pm: Soul Drop (kicking off their world tour)
8pm: Hepcat Revival
Saturday
Noon: Ottawa (from Cleveland)
1:30pm: Fingers (from Columbus)
3pm: Katie's Randy Cat
5pm: The Antivillains
6pm: Good Personalities
8pm: Daniken
9pm: Flamtronic
Sunday
Noon: Acoustic open jam feat. Sarah Cohen and Matt Taylor
1pm: Figs Posey
2-5pm: Johnny Reed and the Houserockers
Sponsored by Jon Slawson and Hagerty Ins. Experience automotive history of long ago under the beautiful shade trees of Toledo Spain Park. Many classic and historic cars will be on display for all to enjoy on Saturday only 9am – 2 pm.
- L&L Enterprise
- Karen Posner Design Wear
- Designer Bags By E. Louise
- Ahmed’s Incense
- Lois “lolo” Morgan
- Victor’s Africa Art
- Dawn’s Must Have Tupperware
- WL Pearl Arts
- Key Realty Serving Books 4 Buddies
- Toledo Lasik and Cataract Center
- Nature Green
- All Good Things Art and Gifts
- Jupmode
- Family Jewels
- Aegean Connections
- Studio 329 Salon and Boutique
- Inkas Crafts
- Robin Summers
- Everdry Waterproofing
- Paula Radley
- Dana Blossom
- Margie Brown
- Printed On A Lark
- Michele Arnett
- Me & T’s Soap
- Bobb Schmitz
- Best Friends Forever Rescue
- ABC Seamless & Bath Planet
- Tastefully Simple
- Sub Rosa Tea
- Old West End Initiatives
- SOAPhisticate “Find The Natural You”
- Jhonny Cornejo
- The Odd Button
- Costco
- Reddish Printing
- Serenity in Chains
- Grandmas Goodies
- West Side Montessori
- Creative Living Services
- Barbara Goldberg
- Arnold's Home Improvement
- Origami Owl
Saturday 11am – 5:00 pm / Sunday 11 am – 5:00 pm
(located under the TMA tent on Woodruff Ave.)
Sponsored by AIA Toledo in cooperation with the Toledo Museum of Art Hands-on art activities
Saturday, from 11 am – 5pm
Sponsored by Kathy & Martin Jarret and Judy & Dave Winder
John Davis Vibe Man provides interactive eclectic vibraphone music for kids and families alike.
Saturday 11 am – 5pm
Sponsored by Dr. Pamela Stover
(located under the TMA tent on Woodruff Ave.)
Dr. Pamela Stover provides ethnic percussion instruments for kids and families to explore.
Saturday, 11 – 5pm on the grass of the Glass Pavilion
Provided by Toledo Museum of Art
Hula hoops, bubbles, giant twister
Sunday, 11 – 4 pm on the grass of the Glass Pavilion
Sponsored by YMCA Wolf Creek Teen Leader’s Club
Little kids soccer, parachute games, hula hoops, Basketball on Woodruff
Saturday, 11 am – 5 pm (under the TMA tent on Woodruff Ave)
Sponsored by the Zepf Center
Wellness games; Make your own soil bombs and grow your own garden; Raffle of bicycle and safety gear
Zepf Wellness Center at St. Mark’s on Collingwood
Saturday 1 pm – 5 pm
Sponsored by Zepf Center
Art Gallery Showcase by A Piece of Mind Collective – Art created by Zepf clients who use creative mediums for emotional expression and healing. Building will be open – Offering free water, snacks and restrooms
Scott High School Community Bash (2400 Collingwood)
Saturday 1 pm – 5 pm
Inflatables, Carnival games, Face painting, Food
Entertainment — Jazz Band, Scott High School Dance Team, Fantastic Dancing Machine
Mission Statement
"Dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Old West End." Our neighbors are dedicated individuals that believe preservation of our historic homes is vital to the City of Toledo.
Proceeds from the O.W.E. Festival help support the following Old West End Association committees:
Preservation – This committee consists of district residents whose mission is to safeguard and promote historic preservation within the Old West End; provide historic preservation leadership; work to see that the Historic District Ordinance is adhered to within the district; work to improve rundown, derelict and abandoned properties; promote the enforcement of local laws regarding nuisance properties and negligent landlords; in view of future energy concerns, remain open to ideas regarding the use of new building materials, which will add to the lifespan and viability of these homes, provided they are approved by the Historic District Plan Commission; join with other local historic preservation groups to share ideas and provide a united front in the wake of urban renewal, urban blight and in-filling; extend an outreach to surrounding communities that might want to work with us to help renew their own communities; and provide information about historic preservation work being done in the Old West End and other parts of the city and region.
Streetscape – The Streetscape Committee of the Old West End Association is responsible for planning and expediting the improvement, beautification and historic qualities of our neighborhood through the efforts of neighborhood volunteers.
Arboretum – The Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum is a serene two-acre garden spot located at the corner of Robinwood and Delaware Avenues, the former site of St. Lukes Hospital. It was named in honor of the late Agnes (Aggie) Reynolds Jackson in recognition of her years of devotion and hard work for the Old West End and Toledo. The support of Aggie's family and the late Dr. Robert Jackson has been invaluable in the development of the Arboretum. In 1985, the Old West End Association acquired this land, once a neighborhood eyesore. It's current beauty is due to the dedication and efforts of many Old West End residents. Trees, bushes and plantings are available for adoption as a memorial or honorarium for a friend or loved one. Music in the Park is a musical series performed in the park's gazebo throughout the summer. Other events include a Spring Plant Sale, Trade'n Post (flee market), Fall Movie Series, a Cookie Walk at the Tours de Noel Christmas Home Tours and Commemorative Bricks are also available for purchase. Tax deductible donations are always welcome.
Education – The Education Committee of the Old West End Association provides opportunities for both children and adults to learn more about the cultural diversity of our neighborhood and supports our neighborhood's educational institutions. Grants and volunteer help are available to assist educational institutions with programs and/or projects. Currently we have an Annual Scholarship Award for residents in the 43610 and 43620 zip code areas. Any school student is eligible with a 3.6 GPA. We also partnership with Scott High School with and annual endowment to support the arts.
Back Row (left to right): Kevin Schmenk, Dan Schmitt, Kent Illenden, Dave Petitjean, Dan Ankenbrandt, Mike Wagner.
Middle Row (left to right): Dennis Lange, Rock Hoffman, Susan Postal, Micheline Brewer, Tami Ernst, Josh Thurston, Tim Effler, Nabeel Jabarin, Mark Tabone, Joyce Perrin.
Front Row (left to right): Shelly Varelli, Jeni Belt, Sara Haynes, Mandy Lyons, Rebecca Boone. Missing: Christine Parks, Dustin Hostetler, Tara Hubbard, Brad Arps, Pam Snyder, Keith Zaborowski, and Jon Slawson.
The Toledo Blade
Adam Sattler
Bartz Viviano
Boy Scout Troup 39
City of Toledo
Community Transit Services
Costco
Inky’s Italian Food
Jan Hemsoth
Jason Finn
Jo-Jo’s Pizzeria
Keith Zaborowski
Mark Moffett
Pumpernickel’s Deli
The Flower Market
Toledo City Paper
Toledo Museum of Art
Toledo Symphony
White Family Dealerships
Last but not least, our wonderful homeowners that have opened up their homes for Festival:
Allison Dow (House Captains; Elizabeth Dalzell & Gloria Rose)
Scott & Melissa Ramsey (House Captain; Deb Kienzle & Rick Kramer)
David & Leslie Neuendorff (House Captains; Marge Dottling & Mary McCallum)
Nick & Maggie Hirt (House Captain; Phil Klunk)
The Libbey House Foundation (House Captain; Lillian Briggs)
