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We're thrilled to invite you to the 26th Annual Merion Village Garden Tour on Sunday, July 13th from 10 AM to 3 PM! This beloved event, our longest-running tradition, is especially meaningful this year as we celebrate 40 years of the Merion Village Association.
🌿 What to Expect This year's tour features 10 unique gardens, each filled with personality, creativity, and the charm of our historic neighborhood. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or simply enjoy beautiful spaces, you're sure to find inspiration! ✨ Special Features
🎟 Raffle tickets are available online and must be purchased by 3 PM on July 13th. The winner will be notified by email. Printed brochures are available at each garden or Jennings Java (corner of E Moler & S Fourth) during the event. A digital version will be available on our website a few days before the tour. 🐕 We ask that you leave pets at home for this event to ensure a safe and respectful experience for our hosts and guests. Thank you for understanding. Come celebrate the beauty of Merion Village and help us continue a cherished neighborhood tradition!
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Help Us Make the Magic Happen – Volunteers Needed for the 11th Annual Merion Village Festival6/24/2025 The countdown is on! The 11th Annual Merion Village Festival returns to Moeller Park on Sunday, August 24th from 12 to 6 PM, and this year is extra special--we’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Merion Village Association!
This free, outdoor event is packed with local artists and makers, nonprofit organizations, food trucks, live music, a beer garden, family fun, and a much-anticipated silent auction. Best of all, every dollar raised helps fuel the work of the MVA all year long. But here’s the truth: this event doesn’t happen without volunteers like you. The Merion Village Association is entirely volunteer-based, and the Festival is our biggest undertaking of the year. From planning and prep to setup and teardown, we need helping hands before, during, and after the event. Whether you’ve volunteered before or are looking for a new way to give back, this is your moment to jump in. How You Can Help: 👉 Silent Auction Donation Coordination (NOW–Mid August) We’re assembling one-of-a-kind baskets and items for this year’s silent auction—and we need help reaching out to local businesses. Most of this role is conducted via email and can be done from home on your own schedule. Want to help? Email us at [email protected] 👉 Distribute Door Hangers (Aug 1–10) Help us spread the word about the Festival by delivering 3,000 door hangers throughout Merion Village. It’s a great way to get your steps in, enjoy the neighborhood, and maybe even meet a few neighbors. The neighborhood is divided into 21 groups, so you can pick the area (or areas) that work best for you. Claim your Group(s) Now! 👉 Day-Of Festival Volunteers (Sunday, August 24th) This is our “all hands on deck” day! We have over 70 volunteer shifts throughout the day—everything from setting up tents and signs, to helping vendors find their spots, to coordinating volunteers, pouring beers, and assisting with breakdown. Volunteering for even just one shift helps immensely! Want to do more than one? You’re welcome to sign up for multiple non-overlapping shifts. Claim Your Shift(s) Now! Let’s Make 40 Years Count Whether you’ve lived here for a decade or just moved in, the Festival is a true community celebration—and volunteering is one of the best ways to be part of it. We know your time is valuable, and we promise your efforts will make a big impact. Let’s come together to make this 40th anniversary year the best festival yet. Questions? Reach out any time at [email protected]. We’re happy to help match you with a role that works for your schedule and interests. Thank you for being the heartbeat of this neighborhood. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💚  Spring is in the air, and that means it’s almost time for one of Merion Village’s favorite traditions — the Annual Spring Community Yard Sale! On Saturday, May 3rd, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the neighborhood will come alive with shoppers hunting for treasures, neighbors chatting on front porches, and streets full of great deals and community spirit. Whether you're clearing out the garage, downsizing your closet, or just looking for a fun way to connect with neighbors, this is your chance to get involved! 🗺️ Be a Part of the Map! The Merion Village Association (MVA) will publish an interactive community map that highlights all the registered sale locations throughout Merion Village. It’s the best way to make sure buyers can find your sale and stop by!
Whether you're buying, selling, or just out for a stroll, we hope to see you on May 3rd. Let’s make this another successful and fun Merion Village tradition!  ...but wait, there's more! It's back! The MVA is thrilled to host another donation drive after our Spring Yard Sale on Saturday, May 3rd. This year, you can also donate e-waste items for recycling! Bring your donations to the MVA Info Center at 1330 S Fourth Street on Saturday after the yard sale, between 3 and 5 PM. The MVA is partnering with Goodwill Columbus for this local drive! Be sure to check the lists below for accepted donations and e-waste items. **NOTE: Goodwill representatives will not be present at the drive and the MVA will be unable to issue donate receipts on their behalf.
 As the year winds down, it’s time to gather with friends and neighbors for our beloved MVA Winter Potluck! Mark your calendars for Friday, December 6th, from 6 to 8 PM at a neighborhood favorite, The Hey Hey!
This year’s potluck promises to be a wonderful evening filled with delicious food, laughter, and camaraderie. Whether you’re a long-time resident or new to the neighborhood, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow community members, make new friends, and catch up with old ones! What to Bring We encourage everyone to bring a dish to share—appetizers, entrées, side dishes, or desserts are all welcome! Your contribution will help make our potluck a delightful feast. Please let us know what you plan to bring by RSVPing online at this link. Family-Friendly This event is family-friendly, so feel free to bring the whole crew! While the kids enjoy the festivities, adults can unwind and socialize. And for those over 21, the Hey Hey bar will be open for refreshments! RSVP Don’t forget to RSVP and let us know what dish you’ll be bringing to share. We can’t wait to see you all there on December 6th. Let’s make this potluck a memorable celebration of community and neighbors! A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers, generous donors, fantastic vendors, rocking bands, and all the awesome guests who made the 10th Annual Merion Village Festival on Sunday, August 25th unforgettable! If you were able to join us this year, please take a few moments to complete our festival survey so we can continue to improve the event in the years to come. We’re already looking forward to next year! Until then, see you soon, neighbors and friends!
We’re thrilled to announce that our 10th Annual Festival is just around the corner, and this year’s event is set to be our most exciting yet! As part of the festivities, we’re hosting a Silent Auction and a 50/50 Raffle, both packed with fantastic opportunities to win incredible prizes while supporting a great cause.
Silent Auction This year’s Silent Auction features over 30 beautifully curated baskets, each filled with amazing items generously donated by local businesses and organizations. From gourmet goodies to exclusive experiences, there's something for everyone! Whether you’re a seasoned auction enthusiast or a first-timer, this is your chance to bid on some truly exceptional items.
50/50 Raffle In addition to the Silent Auction, don’t miss out on our 50/50 Raffle! It’s a thrilling way to potentially win big while supporting the MVA and our annual festival.
Both the Silent Auction and the 50/50 Raffle are vital parts of our festival, helping to support the MVA and make our 10th Annual Festival a memorable event. None of this would be possible without the incredible efforts of our volunteers and the generosity of our donors. A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who has contributed! Visit our fundraising site or text "MVF" to 33100 to bid now or purchase raffle ticket entries! Thank you for supporting the MVA! Hi neighbors! This year we’re celebrating the 10th Annual Merion Village Festival on Sunday, August 25th, 2024, and we absolutely can’t make it happen for the nearly 2,500 neighbors and visitors we’re expecting to come by Moeller Park without your help! Volunteers are needed for a wide array of roles, from setup and teardown, to beer tent attendant and vendor relief. Whether you prefer an active, using-your-hands role, or a less physically-demanding position, there’s a spot we would love to fill with your name! Volunteer roles are generally broken up into two- or three-hour shifts, leaving you with plenty of time to enjoy the Festival before or after a shift. Plus, volunteers can choose between a Merion Village t-shirt or (for volunteers aged 21+) a festival mug and drink token. If you’re interested in volunteering the day of the Festival, please visit https://volunteersignup.org/8P8FR to sign up for one (or more) shifts! Because there are so many roles to fill, this is a great volunteering event for youth groups or school classes that require volunteer hours—we’re happy to accommodate large groups and can provide volunteering hour attestation letters. Invite family or friends to sign up, help out, and enjoy the day together—the more the merrier! Additionally, volunteers are needed at the start of August to help pass out door hangers across the neighborhood. If you’re interested in grabbing a stack of hangers to pass out along your usual walking route or just along your street, visit https://volunteersignup.org/3PAJR to claim a route! More information is to come for both roles, but we thank you in advance for giving your time and energy to our neighborhood! For any questions, please reach out to [email protected].  The Merion Village Association is celebrating 39 years! Save the date on Sunday, April 21st when we will host the second annual MVA Founder's Day Celebration. Join us at The Century Event Space (106 E Moler St, Columbus, OH 43207) where this year's celebration will feature a market filled with local vendors! AT THE CENTURY: 106 E. Moler Street 🛍️ Community Market Shop from a variety of makers and retailers who are local to the South Side or are active in some of your other favorite local markets. 🍔 Food Trucks Grab a delicious meal from one of this year's food trucks featuring Explorer's Club and Paddy Wagon! 🧱See the beautifully renovated event space at The Century and learn about the other small businesses who call this space home. AT THE MVA INFO CENTER: 1330 S. Fourth Street 🥂 Toast to the MVA! Share a toast with your friends as neighbors and enjoy a mimosa, glass of champagne, or juice as we celebrate 38 years of the MVA! 🎨 Community Art Project (all ages!) Paint colorful rocks to be distributed in the parks within Merion Village then try to spot your rocks as you're strolling through the neighborhood in the future! 📚 Book Exchange (all ages!) Bring along the books that you and your family have loved and let them find their way to new homes as you select new reads for your own library.   Neighbors! This summer we’re celebrating the 25th annual Merion Village Garden Tour, and we need your help to make it the best one yet!
On Sunday, July 14th, homes across Merion Village will open their front and back yards to welcome visitors to gardens big and small, new and long-lived. It’s a wonderful time to meet neighbors, swap gardening tips and tricks, enjoy (what is hopefully) a beautiful day walking around the neighborhood, and even get design inspiration for your own projects! Apart from all of the hospitality, love, and care neighbors show in opening their doors (and gates!) to the community, you might not know that a good deal of planning and prep work goes into making sure the Garden Tour can go off without a hitch, and that’s where you and the Merion Village Association come into play! Whether you want to help coordinate business sponsorship outreach, plan garden (and non-garden) stops and activities, or just help the day-of the event, volunteers are what make the Garden Tour possible. The Merion Village Association is actively recruiting volunteers of all ages, skills, and abilities to assist with most facets of the Garden Tour, from prep work to grunt work, and would love if you’d consider getting involved! If you’re looking to get plugged into the neighborhood and asking local businesses to support a community-building event, recruiting neighbors to showcase their gardens, or assisting with spreading the word about the Garden Tour sounds interesting to you, please reach out to [email protected] and we’ll make sure to answer any questions and bring you aboard! Thank you in advance! You can also view our online volunteer signup roster for the Garden Tour HERE.
We are thrilled to announce that after a 2-year hiatus, the Merion Village Festival is back for 2022! SUNDAY, September 11th 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM Moeller Park (281 Hanford Street, Columbus, OH 43206) This annual, outdoor, rain or shine festival will continue to feature artists, crafters, businesses, and organizations as we celebrate the community and atmosphere of the Historic Merion Village neighborhood. All proceeds benefit the Merion Village Association, a 501(c)(3) civic organization. This event is exclusively outdoor and does not require admission. The festival will include a mix of makers, retail, services, and non-profit vendors, meal and dessert food trucks, beer garden, live music, and performances, interactive art, activities for children, and a silent auction. Follow this event on Facebook to receive the latest updates! Applications are now open for vendors, food trucks and musicians/bands who would like to participate this year. The Merion Village Festival has a primary goal of celebrating our neighborhood and community. As such, priority will be given to local applicants. Vendor applications close Sunday, August 14th while Food Truck and Musician applications close Tuesday, May 31st. All applications may close early if all spaces have been filled. Due to a limited number of spaces at this event, early applications are strongly encouraged.  Join us for the annual Spring Yard Sale on Saturday, May 1st from 9 AM to 3 PM! The MVA will publish a digital community map alerting buyers to all registered sale locations. Residents and businesses within the Merion Village boundaries are invited to register for the Community Map. Locations outside of the Merion Village boundaries will NOT be included in the Community Map. You can visit our website to verify the neighborhood boundaries. The MVA is excited to host this event and wants to ensure that all sale hosts and shoppers have a safe experience. As such, all sales should follow these guidelines outlined by the Ohio Department of Health. Shoppers should follow all current facemask and social distancing guidelines. This is a RAIN or SHINE event! REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, April 22nd ...BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! The MVA will partner with Goodwill Columbus to host a donation drive immediately following the Spring Yard Sale. Bring your donations to the MVA Info Center at 1330 S. Fourth Street between 3 and 5 PM on Saturday, May 1st. MVA Volunteers will collect your items for Goodwill. Please note, representatives from Goodwill will not be present during the drive and the MVA will be unable to issue receipts for any items donated. The following items will be accepted at this drive:
*Note: due to space limitations, furniture items cannot be accepted at this drive. |
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