Events
We are proud to present Bittersweet community events all year long!
From fundraisers hosted by Bittersweet, to local events benefitting Bittersweet, to community events where you can purchase products crafted by Bittersweet participants…there are always opportunities to get involved and support our mission!
See below for upcoming events! For questions or additional information about any of the events listed below, please contact our Development Director, Julie Champa.
Music Vine Concert Series
Join us for live music at the Pavilion at Bittersweet Farms in Whitehouse (12660 Archbold-Whitehouse Rd., Whitehouse, OH 43571) every Friday from 11:30am-1:00pm. This event is free and open to the public, so bring your favorite rhythm instrument and your dancing shoes and get ready to rock!
Please note: pop and coffee are not permitted at Music Vine. Thank you for your cooperation!
Upcoming Music Vine Schedule:
May 17th: Kaiden Chase
May 24th: Jim Boedicker
May 31st: Aaron Hertzfeld
June 7th: Barile & May
June 14th: Noah Nelson
June 21st: Tom Vasey
June 28th: Scott Biddle
Monthly Public Tours
Historical, Consulting, and Donor Tours
Historical, consulting, and donor tours take place on the 1st Wednesday of the month (May-November) at 10am. This tour is ideal for individuals and groups interested in replicating our groundbreaking farmstead model/M.A.P.S. philosophy elsewhere in the country or world; families considering residential services; those interested in a detailed, in-depth historical perspective of Bittersweet Farms; or current and future donors. Reservations are required, contact Tammy Chambers to make a reservation.
Tammy Chambers
(P): (419) 875-6986, Ext. 1230
Email: tchambers@bittersweetfarms.org
Whitehouse Day Program Tours
Day Program tours take place on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 1-2pm and the 4th Thursday of the month from 10-11am. This tour is ideal for families/individuals considering Day Program services at Bittersweet Farms. Reservations are required, contact Mallory Dockery to make a reservation.
Mallory Dockery
(P): (419) 875-6986, Ext. 1211
Email: mdockery@bittersweetfarms.org
Upcoming Fairs, Festivals, and Markets
Catch the Market at Bittersweet Gardens on the road! Visit with our talented participants and shop our collection of handcrafted products (cookies, art, and more). Every purchase benefits our mission and provides meaningful paid employment to adults with autism!
Wednesdays from 9am-11am: Look for Bittersweet on Wheels selling art and cookies at Sadowski’s Greenhouse in Swanton (12815 Airport Hwy, Swanton, OH 43558)!
Thursday, May 2nd from 9am-2pm and Friday, May 3rd from 9am-noon: OPRA (Ohio Provider Resource Network) Spring Conference- Glass City Center, Toledo, OH
Sunday, July 28th from 10am – 5pm: Art on the Mall at the University of Toledo
Saturday, September 28th from 9am-5pm: Roche de Boeuf Festival, Waterville, OH