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The Winesburg Annual Fall Gathering & Benefit Auction

The Winesburg Fall Gathering is a beloved tradition that brings our community together in support of neighbors who could use a helping hand. This years gathering is September 18-19 and over the course of the weekend, you can expect a lively benefit auction and raffle, food trucks and homemade favorites, live music, a 5K run, softball and pickleball tournaments, town history panels, and a fireworks display.

This year, the Winesburg Fall Gathering is giving away over $150,000 in prizes across two incredible raffles. Every ticket is a chance to win something great while supporting local families who need it most.

Raffle ticket purchases and donations support our community members in need. All proceeds go directly to local families. If you know of someone you would like to nominate to receive support, please email Eli Wengerd at eli@alpine-cabinets.com.

2026 Fall Gathering Schedule

Coming Soon!

Friday, Sept. 19

4:00pm Mens Softball Tournament
4:00-9:00pm Food Trucks
4:00-10:00pm Pickleball Tournament (Call Kenny Kline: 330-473-7598)
4:00-10:00pm Homemade Ice Cream & Carousel Popcorn
4:30-5:30pm Kinsley House & Store Open (Memory Rooms – Main St)
4:30-5:30pm Peter’s School Open (Heritage Park)
6:00pm Homecoming Dinner, Silent Auction & History Panel (Zion Fellowship Hall)

6:00-9:30 Live Music:
- Rhinestone
- County Line
- 3^rd band (pending)
- Undivided
10:00pm Fireworks (sponsored by Mavin & Case Farms)

Saturday, Sept. 20

8:00am 5k Great Grape Race sponsored by Case Farms and Whitmer’s
8:00am-4:00pm Blacksmith Shop Open (Laurel Park)
8:00am-8:00pm Food Trucks
8:00am-9:00pm Mens Softball Tournament
8:00am-9:00pm Pickleball Tournament*
9:00am Historical Tours – Walk the Town (maps at Peter’s School)
9:00am-11:00am Winesburg Gun Display (Kinsley House – Main St)
9:00am-3:00pm Peter’s School Open (Heritage Park)
9:00am-5:00pm Kinsley House & Store Open (Memory Rooms – Main St)
9:00am-10:00pm Homemade Ice Cream & Carousel Popcorn
10:00am Winesburg Historical Society Cake Walk (German Methodist Church)
10:00am-3:00pm Historical Tours: Wagon Tour to Bear Cave (meet at Zion Church)
11:00-11:45am Live Music – Dave Keim (main tent)
- Bring your own chairs
12:00pm Fall Gathering Benefit Auction
- 2:00pm Winesburg Reunion Quilt and Blanket Chest Auctioned Off
3:00pm BBQ Chicken Dinner (Winesburg Fire Department)
4:00pm Community Softball Game
- 24 softballs will be sold at the auction Saturday afternoon, and the game will be played after the auction ends.
6:00pm Live Music: Low Gap
8:00pm Raffle Drawing (need not be present to win)

Sunday, Sept. 21

10:30am Memorial Service (Zion Reformed Church)
12:00pm Luncheon (Zion Fellowship Hall)
2:00pm Parade (Main St)
3:00pm Kinsley House & Store Open (Memory Rooms)

Thank you!

Last year’s generous contributions to the Annual Fall Gathering Auction and Raffle helped us raise a record amount of $232,000 and contributed to direct care and support of families right here in our community. We’re excited to surpass last year’s goal and continue to make a difference.

If you know of someone you would like to nominate to receive support, please email Eli Wengerd at eli@alpine-cabinets.com.