Spring Fishing Derby

Welcome to the official kick-off to the 250 Jubilee!

Spring Fishing Derby

Many thanks to Avon Lake Boat Club, Avon Lake Recreation, Ohio Division of Wildlife, Erie Outfitters, and Cabela's for a very successful Fishing Derby!

Takeover Night @ Forefront Field

Mayor Mark Spaetzel prepares to throw the honorary first pitch for the Lake Erie Crushers.

Takeover Night @ Forefront Field

Some days don’t go as planned… and turn out even better.

TrueNorth Patriotic Concert

An evening of music, community, and waving flags as the TrueNorth Cultural Arts chorale and orchestra celebrated the American spirit with Avon Lake.

First Winners!

250 Jubilee Chairman Andy Sweigart presents the first Big Check of the Jubilee to one of our first contest winners, the Alflen family.

Another Winner!

Maxx wasn't shy and tagged us in our Facebook photo contest... and it paid off!

Golden Paw Awards & Parade

Volunteers from Kiwanis setting up for the festivities.

Golden Paw Awards & Parade

Betsy Ross!

Golden Paw Awards & Parade

Golden Paw Awards & Parade

Golden Paw Awards & Parade

The crowd & contestants were entertained by the a barbershop quartet. Great job, gentleman!

Golden Paw Awards & Parade

Golden Paw Awards & Parade

Golden Paw Awards & Parade

Golden Paw Awards & Parade

The parade begins!

Golden Paw Awards & Parade

Golden Paw Awards & Parade

Scruffiest Pup Winner... 8 months old and shaking paws with the Mayor. Her future is bright!

Golden Paw Awards & Parade

Is this historically accurate? Was a labradoodle a the crossing of the Delaware?

Golden Paw Awards & Parade

Winners of the Big & Beautiful and Small & Sassy categories.

Golden Paw Awards & Parade

Organizers of the event held a surprise drawing of all Golden Paw registrants for a bonus prize of $250.

The Great Avon Lake Bake-Off

Vivian proudly drops off her entry for Child Cookies.

The Great Avon Lake Bake-Off

A kid made this! Great job recreated our logo!

The Great Avon Lake Bake-Off

Seriously, the creativity and talent in Avon Lake is outstanding. Check out this recipe in the Child Cookies category.

The Great Avon Lake Bake-Off

Blue Ribbon Bread by a child baker

The Great Avon Lake Bake-Off

All the carbs... we mean bread!

The Great Avon Lake Bake-Off

Discerning decisions being made by Judge Shannon (and helpers).

The Great Avon Lake Bake-Off

We thought this cake was pretty as it was... then we cut into it. Wow!

The Great Avon Lake Bake-Off

The Great Avon Lake Bake-Off

The Great Avon Lake Bake-Off

The Great Avon Lake Bake-Off

So many delicious cakes! The Blueberry Zucchini Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Buttercream in the back-right took home the $250 Grand Prize.

The Great Avon Lake Bake-Off

The Great Avon Lake Bake-Off

The Great Avon Lake Bake-Off

Lisa Alflen announces the winners. Thank you, Lisa, for organizing such a successful event!

The Great Avon Lake Bake-Off

Kennedy took home the Grand Prize for the Child Division. 250 Jubilee Committee Chairman Andy gives her the Big Check.

The Great Avon Lake Bake-Off

Some leftover desserts and breads were delivered to Avon Lake Police Department.

The Great Avon Lake Bake-Off

Some leftover desserts and breads were delivered to Avon Lake Fire Department.

Avon Lake Boat Club Open House

Such a gorgeous day for boating! Did you know The Avon Lake Boat Club was founded in 1946 by returning World War II veterans?

Avon Lake Boat Club Open House

Lance gives a wonderful tour of Avon Lake's coastline.

Avon Lake Boat Club Open House

Delicious walleye sandwiches fresh from Lake Erie!

MGP Broadway Trivia Show-Down

The mighty minds behind Broadway Trivia! Huge thanks to MGP for keeping the questions coming, the scores straight, and the fun going all night.

MGP Broadway Trivia Show-Down

MGP Broadway Trivia Show-Down

MGP Broadway Trivia Show-Down

MGP Broadway Trivia Show-Down

MGP Broadway Trivia Show-Down

MGP Broadway Trivia Show-Down

MGP Broadway Trivia Show-Down

1st Place Winners!

MGP Broadway Trivia Show-Down

2nd Place Winners!

MGP Broadway Trivia Show-Down

3rd Place Winners!

MGP Broadway Trivia Show-Down

4th Place... or should we say "First Losers"

Pickleball Tournament

Many thanks to Avon Lake Sports Hall of Fame for organizing this great event!

Pickleball Tournament

Pickleball, but make it patriotic!

Pickleball Tournament

The look of a man who did not come here to dink around.

Pickleball Tournament

Shirt game: undefeated.

Pickleball Tournament

Serving, dinking, diving, repeat.

Pickleball Tournament

Every point starts with a little suspense.

Pickleball Tournament

Pickleball, patriotism, and absolutely no subtlety.

Pickleball Tournament

That's the kind of effort that keeps a rally alive!

Pickleball Tournament

A full day of rallies, friendly competition, and community fun.

Pickleball Tournament

All eyes on the ball!

Pickleball Tournament

Another great rally on the courts!

Pickleball Tournament

Locked in and ready...

Pickleball Tournament

That's the smile of a rally well played!

Pickleball Tournament

Bright outfit, serious game face.

Pickleball Tournament

Nothing like a little hometown pickleball tournament!

Pickleball Tournament

Matching shirts, matching focus.

Pickleball Tournament

Rally in progress.

Pickleball Tournament

Courts full, community out, pickleball everywhere.

Pickleball Tournament

A little something for our players...

Pickleball Tournament

Pickleball Tournament

Pickleball Tournament

Pickleball Tournament

Pickleball Tournament

Pickleball Tournament

Pickleball Tournament

Lake Erie Liberty 5k

A star-spangled start to the Lake Erie Liberty 5k! Thanks to everyone who came out to run, walk, cheer, and celebrate with us.

Lake Erie Liberty 5k

Little legs, big energy.

Lake Erie Liberty 5k

This is what community fun looks like - all ages, all paces, and even a few pups.

Lake Erie Liberty 5k

5k? More like 5k-9.

Lake Erie Liberty 5k

5kers as far as the eye can see... Avon Lake showed up!

Fireworks Celebration

New Channel 5 was on-site celebrating with us throughout the day. Here, Power of 5 Meteorologist Allan Nosoff interviews Mayor Spaetzel.

Fireworks Celebration

Welcome to Weiss Field! Modern Event Co. did an amazing job making the park feel extra festive!

Fireworks Celebration

Mayor Mark Spaetzel throws the first pitch for the dunk tank fundraiser.

Fireworks Celebration

Dylan Buffington was the first to take the plunge for charity, representing Anchor Church Youth Group.

Fireworks Celebration

Students from Ron Zehel Rock Academy entertained as the opening act of the evening.

Fireworks Celebration

Our dunk tank fundraiser collected donations for CRS, Love-A-Stray, Live Like Delaney Foundation, Camp Imagine, and Avon Lake City Schools Foundation.

Fireworks Celebration

Ron Zehel's Rock Academy warms up the stage.

Fireworks Celebration

Ejoying the R-O-C-K in Avon Lake

Fireworks Celebration

Sal Loggia took his turn raising money for charity.

Fireworks Celebration

Mayor Spaetzel hits the bullseye with Councilman Rob Shamir in the hot seat.

Fireworks Celebration

And he's down! Great job dunking Councilman Rob Shamir, Mayor!

Fireworks Celebration

Fireworks Celebration

Councilman Matt Reynolds prepares to take the plunge.

Fireworks Celebration

Destiny Britton helped set the tone with a beautiful performance of the national anthem.

Fireworks Celebration

David Graves shared a moving performance of “America the Beautiful,” flanked by the Honor Guard from American Legion Post 211.

Fireworks Celebration

Fireworks Celebration

Fireworks Celebration

Fireworks Celebration

Many thanks to Ireland Inflatables for bringing the big fun to Weiss Field!

Fireworks Celebration

250 Jubilee Committee Chairman Andrew Sweigart takes his turn being interviewed for Channel 5 News.

Fireworks Celebration

Nothing says summer fun like a big splash and even bigger smiles.

Fireworks Celebration

Simple games. Happy kids. Perfect summer afternoon.

Fireworks Celebration

Official mayoral measurement confirms: that’s one impressive beard.

Fireworks Celebration

The final big check of 250 Jubilee went to the longest beard in Avon Lake. Congratulations!

Fireworks Celebration

It felt like 108° in Avon Lake, but Power of 5 Meteorologist Allan Nosoff found one way to cool off!