Episode 1: Spring Into Action

Episode 3: Bring on Rib Fest!

Kirstie and Garett talk about everything Rib Fest 2022, which is set for Saturday, September 24. See the Budweiser Clydesdales from 1-3 p.m. just before the Rib Fest gates open at 3:30. Live music, brews, and barbecue ribs in Downtown Defiance until 11 p.m.! For updates and more information, like the Defiance Development and Visitors Bureau on Facebook, the official Rib Fest Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/DefianceRibFest) [https://www.facebook.com/DefianceRibFest)] and VisitDefianceOhio.com! For more information about the DDVB, visit their website and like their Facebook page! (https://www.visitdefianceohio.com/ [https://www.visitdefianceohio.com/] + https://www.facebook.com/VisitDefianceOH) [https://www.facebook.com/VisitDefianceOH)]. Check out the community calendar here: https://www.visitdefianceohio.com/events/ [https://www.visitdefianceohio.com/events/] Get out there and Discover Defiance!

Episode 2: Hello Summer!

Kirstie and Garett chat about what is out there to Discover in Defiance for the upcoming month! Use the TalkBack mic on the iHeartRadio app to share what you're discovering! The Downtown District wants to make this the summer of pedestrian safety, and that topic opens the conversation. Thunder on the River, Family Fun Friday and the Maumee Valley Cruise-In are two main attractions on the calendar. Check out more events in Defiance right here: https://www.visitdefianceohio.com/events/ [https://www.visitdefianceohio.com/events/] Email the show hosts: Kirstie Mack (director@visitdefianceohio.com); Garett Mansfield (GarettMansfield@iheartmedia.com) Follow the Defiance Development and Visitors Bureau on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VisitDefianceOH) [https://www.facebook.com/VisitDefianceOH)]. Defiance County Broadband survey: https://www.defiance-county.com/Commissioners%20News%20Releases%20for%20internet/Public%20Notices.htm [https://www.defiance-county.com/Commissioners%20News%20Releases%20for%20internet/Public%20Notices.htm] Defiance City Planning Survey: City Planning Survey: https://cityofdefiance.com/help-us-plan-defiance/ [https://cityofdefiance.com/help-us-plan-defiance/]

Episode 1: Spring Into Action

Introducing a new podcast about all things Defiance, Ohio! Hosts Kirstie Mack and Garett Mansfield seek to positively promote the Defiance area and create a revitalized interest in the community. With spring in full force, pedestrian safety is discussed as a point of emphasis within the downtown area while other beautifications and clean-up efforts begin simultaneously. Several family-oriented events are on the horizon including the annual Chocolate Walk, Lilac Festival, Family Fun Fridays, Thunder on the River, and MUCH more! To reach out to the show for questions, comments, or future topics to discuss, you can send a message to the Defiance Development and Visitors Bureau on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VisitDefianceOH) [https://www.facebook.com/VisitDefianceOH)], email Kirstie (director@visitdefianceohio.com) or Garett (GarettMansfield@iheartmedia.com) directly, or use the TalkBack feature on the iHeartRadio app while listening to any of our Defiance stations (Mix 98.1, 105.7 The Bull, or AM 1280 WONW) and use the keyword "Discover Defiance". For more information about the DDVB, visit their website (https://www.visitdefianceohio.com/) [https://www.visitdefianceohio.com/)] and like their Facebook page! (https://www.facebook.com/VisitDefianceOH) [https://www.facebook.com/VisitDefianceOH)]. Check out the community calendar here: https://www.visitdefianceohio.com/events/ [https://www.visitdefianceohio.com/events/] We hope you get out there and Discover Defiance!