The City of Bowling Green and Bowling Green State University invite you to a fun event for people of all ages to gather, explore downtown BG, welcome the return of BGSU students, eat and be entertained. The 2nd Annual Rally BG on Main will take place on Saturday, Aug. 27, from noon – 9 p.m. in historic downtown Bowling Green.

Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic for the duration of the event, allowing for a day packed full of fun activities in the heart of Bowling Green. Thrill seekers will have an opportunity to zip line down Main or compete in the Ninja Warrior Course. The City of Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department will host a 3-on-3 tournament on Main Street. Attendees will also have an opportunity to meet Freddie and Frieda Falcon, make a street sign, and support local shops and restaurants. Want to stay outside? Grab a bite to eat at one of the food trucks or order a DORA drink to go.

Throughout the day, a DJ will be playing music, the Bowling Green High School and BGSU Marching Band will perform, and cheer and dance groups will be performing as we rally together as one community. Families will not want to miss a chance to get up close to a fire truck and police car, participate in sporting activities with BGSU Athletics, or have some fun with the Wood County Library.

“I’m thrilled that the Rally BG event is returning for its second year! We could not have imagined the tremendous response from the community during last year’s inaugural event,” stated Mayor Mike Aspacher. “This event provides an opportunity for all of our community members to join together in a relaxed and fun environment, fostering true community spirit, inclusion, and pride!”

This event is being sponsored by the City and BGSU. With the exception of food and drink, this event is free of charge. A website has been created and will continue to be updated with the day’s activities as the event draws near.

The Bowling Green Community Center will be closed to facility users from August 8-August 12th for its Annual Shut-Down for maintenance. If you need to conduct business with the Parks & Recreation Department, the Simpson Building Administrative Offices (1291 Conneaut Avenue) will remain open on a limited basis from 8:00 am-4:00 pm during the shutdown period to accept and process program registrations, rental reservations and payments, and other related business transactions.  

During this time, BG Community Center pass holders can use the BGSU Student Recreation Center as part of our reciprocal agreement. More information about the reciprocal usage and parking permits for permitted parking near the BGSU Recreation Center will be emailed to current pass holders later this week. Hard copies of each will also be available for pickup at the Community Center front desk from Friday, August 5th through Sunday, August 7th.

The BG Community Center will reopen for use on Saturday, August 13th.

In order to relocate a combined sewer, in preparation of the construction of the new City Building, Oak St. will be closed and vehicle access to the City Administration Building Parking Lot will be blocked beginning Wednesday, July 6th. It’s expected that this work will continue through the end of the month.

Those visiting the City Administration Building should park in the north section of the Wood County Library’s Parking Lot or in Public Parking Lot #4. Pedestrian access to the City Administration Building will be maintained via the crosswalk/sidewalk at Oak and Church. Concrete barriers will be placed along the sidewalk for safety.

As the work progresses, the Church St. and W. Oak St. intersection will be closed to through traffic for a few days as well. A lane closure on Main St. will also be necessary.

The timeframe of this closure is dependent on weather and progress of work. Crews will be working 10-hour days and Saturdays to complete this portion of the project as quickly and efficiently as possible.