The 28th annual Experience Ottawa County event hosted by the Ottawa County Improvement Corporation (OCIC) is being held on Thursday, Aug. 17 at Schedel Arboretum & Gardens in Elmore. Local vendors will be stationed to showcase their products and services, while guests enjoy a catered dinner and beverages from local establishments.

Attendees can network amongst one another while listening to area musicians.

EOC is hosted every year by OCIC. This year, guests will have the opportunity to visit the beautiful grounds at Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, visit with local vendors, and enjoy locally-made food and beverages. The purpose of EOC is to showcase why Ottawa County is a great place to expand existing business and relocate new business.

OCIC welcomes members of exhibiting teams to attend, as well as business partners and spouses. OCIC is also looking for donations for their Ottawa County Raffle Basket. The Raffle Basket will include a number of items from local communities such as Oak Harbor, Marblehead, Genoa, Put-in-Bay, Port Clinton and Elmore. Attendees will have the option to purchase a raffle ticket. If you would like to donate an item for the basket, contact OCIC.