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HISTORIC CHARDON

Chardon was founded in 1812 and grew to become a long row of white clapboard buildings along Main Street. The business row was destroyed by a devastating fire in 1868. The Village Square was rebuilt over the next five years in a High Victorian Italianate style, marked by arched windows, entrance-way columns, and exterior ornamentation.

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Chardon Special Events

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Geauga County Maple Festival - April 24-27

This event is held the first weekend after Easter on the square in Chardon Village and celebrates the maple sugar season. Rides, food, displays, parades, bath tub races, quilts and continuous entertainment are featured.

Concerts are held in the bandstand on the Chardon Village Green Friday evenings (weather permitting) June through August from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. This is a free event. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of music and fellowship. Or dine at one of the many restaurants on the square and top off your evening with a concert.

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Arts Festival

The festival features fine arts and quality crafts and is held the first Sunday in August. It is held on the Village Square. Over 100 artisans participate.

285-0888 for information

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Christmas Lighting Ceremony

Normally held the first week in December

Santa Claus will arrive on a horse-drawn sleigh, and give treats to the children who can visit with Santa at the Log Cabin. The display on the square uses more than 9,000 lights. People can shop until 9:00 p.m. at the stores on the square. Hot chocolate, cider, and cookies will be available, provided by the Chardon Chamber of Commerce.

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Days of Christmas Past
During December, the shops in the Village are decorated in the spirit of the season, and special sales are offered. Writing and coloring contests are held and Santa visits. Various musical groups perform as well as theater groups.