Annual Meeting Dinner & Awards
The 2026 AMDA will be held Friday, April 3rd at Nazareth Hall in Grand Rapids, Ohio.
The Annual Meeting Dinner & Awards is the BG Chamber's way of updating our investors on our activities in the past year as well as honoring those who have been a major asset to the Bowling Green community. Look forward to a night of dinner, music, awards and accomplishments; it's sure to be "golden"!
Thank you to all who RSVP for the event, and to our generous sponsors!
The 2025 Gallery of attendee photos taken can be viewed here. Download your photo for free!
Want to get involved with the AMDA?
- Keep an eye out for an invitation to the AMDA in the mail in February. RSVP for the event by March 13th or sign up to become a sponsor!
- The deadline to RSVP or sponsor the event is March 13, 2026
- Volunteer to help the day of the event, or the day before for set-up. Watch Chamber socials for more information or contact events@bgchamber.net.
Blood Analysis Program
The 21st Annual Blood Analysis Program will be held on Saturday, April 25th, 2026. This comprehensive blood analysis screening is for multiple health risk indicators including, but not limited to blood sugar, blood count, kidney function, electrolytes, liver function and lipid profile and requires a 10 hour fast. Proceeds benefit the Wood County Hospital Foundation and Chamber Foundation's scholarships.
Want to get involved with the Blood Analysis Program?
- Volunteer the day of the event as a greeter or registration representative. Watch Chamber socials for more information or contact events@bgchamber.net.
BG BOOM Festival and Fireworks
The BG BOOM Festival and Fireworks will take place on July 3, 2025 at the Northwest Ohio Tractor Pulling Championships property.
Want to get involved with BG BOOM throughout the year?
- Fireworks sponsorship details, click here: Sponsorship
- Donate online or send payments to the Chamber office; no matter the amount, you will be recognized on this webpage for your contribution!
- Donate cans to the Aluminum Can Recycling Program
- Stop out to fundraiser events, such as the annual Pork-A-Lean Fundraiser with Belleville Brothers’ Market.
- If you are a business, consider hosting a game or activity at the BG BOOM Festival. Register here: BG BOOM Festival Participants Note: Food trucks and other vendors must apply through the Wood County Fairgrounds, NOT the Chamber of Commerce.
- Volunteer to help the day of the event, or the day after for clean-up. Watch Chamber socials for more information or contact events@bgchamber.net.
Golf Scramble
The annual BG Chamber Golf Scramble will be held Wednesday, August 27th at Stone Ridge Golf Course. Teams and individuals will compete for prizes, enjoy a great time with friends and coworkers, and eat some wonderful food.
Thank you to Wood County Hospital for being our Ace Sponsor!!
2025 Golf Scramble Registration is now open!
- TEAM REGISTRATION is currently FULL. Contact us to be added to the waiting list.
- SPONSORSHIP, click here: Golf Scramble sponsorship
Want to get involved with the Golf Scramble?
- Consider donating items for raffle baskets; we are looking for fun and exciting prizes to raffle off! When requesting event or admissions tickets, branded swag, or other things from community partners, it is better to submit any request forms early in the year.
- Unclaimed sponsorships will also be available to be claimed on that date, so consider sponsoring the Chamber’s only annual fundraiser.
- Volunteer the day of the event. Watch Chamber social media for more information or contact events@bgchamber.net.
Holiday Parade
The 2025 BG Community Holiday Parade will be held November 22. Our parade includes dozens of floats by local organizations and marching bands from around Northwest Ohio. It draws thousands of watchers to downtown Bowling Green, and will be televised through WTOL, making it the largest holiday parade in Northwest Ohio. Santa himself makes an appearance at the end of the parade, as the crowd enjoys the holiday-themed floats, live performances and music, and, of course, candy!
Want to reminisce about the Holiday Parades of the past? Check out our collection of vintage Holiday Parade photos sent to us by B.J. Bess of Grasonville, Maryland!
Miss the 2025 parade or want to see it again? Watch the full WTOL broadcast here!
Participate in the Chamber Foundation’s Giving Tuesday festivities on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, which feature local nonprofits and raise funds in support of the Holiday Parade and ACT BG.