Delaware, Ohio Relocation Guide

Welcome to Delaware County, Ohio, birthplace of President Rutherford B. Hayes, and one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We are proud of the fact that Delaware has something for everyone!

Perhaps you would like the excitement of the crowds of more than 50,000 attending "The Little Brown Jug", part of the triple crown of Grand Circuit harness racing. Even if you don't enjoy betting at the track, the race is sure to be a memorable event. The Delaware County Fair, home to the "Jug" is known for its great annual entertainment lineup, as well as all of the trappings a county fair has to offer. Fair Week is preceded by the annual All Horse Parade, an unusual parade with literally hundreds of different kinds of horses and antique horse-drawn vehicles.

And if you enjoy animals, maybe you would enjoy visiting the Columbus Zoo. The zoo is located in Delaware County, and is nationally known for its wonderful exhibits, including the recently added Manatee Exhibit. Right next door to the zoo is Wyandot Lake, a huge water amusement park. Be prepared to get wet and have fun if you venture there!

Or maybe you would enjoy the cultural environment provided by a liberal arts university. Ohio Wesleyan University offers an annual Performing Arts and Lecture Series, and is the home base for the Central Ohio Symphony Orchestra which performs many annual concerts, including a Fourth of July concert prior to Delaware's fireworks display. The university also stages many drama productions, and hosts numerous musical events, in addition to hosting frequent student and faculty art exhibits.

And speaking of the arts ... Delaware is home to "The Arts Castle", an old mansion (it really does look like a castle!) that houses the Delaware County Cultural Arts Center. Each quarter, the Arts Castle offers many classes in drawing, painting, crafts, music and dancing. The classes are taught by local and visiting artists. Each May, the downtown Delaware streets are closed off for a day to present the annual Arts Festival. Scores of artists and craftsmen line the downtown streets for this event, which also includes food and entertainment.

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