(5-8-25) The Peony Festival Parade. registration is currently open for the 50th Anniversary Parade.  The parade will be held at 5pm on Saturday, June 7th. 

More information and registration is available online at www.vwpeonyfestival.com under registration forms. 

The first full weekend of June each year Van Wert celebrates the Peony Festival…including: a car show, children’s fishing derby, live bands Friday & Saturday nights, as well as other live performances throughout the festival and the Grand Parade.

In addition to all the great free entertainment there is also featured a Food Truck Alley, the annual Vendor Fair, a Children’s Tent for the kids and the Beer Garden for the adults.