Celina Farmers Market Moves Indoors; Chamber Highlights Upcoming Events

The Celina Farmers Market moves indoors this weekend as several community fundraisers and holiday events approach, according to Celina Mercer County Chamber of Commerce Director Stacy Beougher.

The year-round market will operate inside the PBS Building at the Mercer County Fairgrounds during the winter season. Hours are Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon, featuring homemade, homegrown and home-produced products.

MAV Youth Mentoring’s Dancing with the Big Stars takes place Saturday, November 7, at Romer’s Catering in St. Henry, with two shows supporting the organization’s mentoring and Lunch Buddy programs. Tickets are available by calling 419-584-2447 or visiting mavyouthmentoring.com.

The Celina Lake Festival’s Designer Purse Bingo follows Sunday, November 8, at the Celina American Legion. Doors open at noon, with games beginning at 1 p.m. Tickets are $40 and include 20 games, with additional drawings and raffles planned. Call or text Erin at 419-733-3884 for tickets.

The Shipyard Event Center, south of Celina, will host a Christmas Market Saturday, November 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring local makers, specialty items and holiday products.

Mercer Health is accepting registrations for a November 24 babysitter training class combining online learning with hands-on instruction. Details are available at mercer-health.com.

Downtown Celina’s Midnight Gladness is scheduled for Friday, December 4, with shopping, dining, carriage rides, Santa photos, pony rides and appearances by the Grinch.

Beougher also encouraged shoppers to consider chamber gift certificates, redeemable at more than 150 locations. Certificates can be purchased at the chamber office, 121 East Logan Street in Celina.

Looking ahead, the annual Evening with Race Fans is scheduled for Saturday, January 23, 2027, featuring former NASCAR crew chief and FOX Sports analyst Larry McReynolds. Proceeds benefit EverHeart Hospice, Community Health Professionals and the chamber. For ticket information, call 419-586-2219.

Additional community event information is available at celinamercer.com.