The Hidden Gem Event Center

02/28/2026

Hosting your GRADUATION PARTY at The Hidden Gem Event Center is easy. Call 419-230-8202 for available dates.

02/22/2026

Family and friends celebrating with the new Mr. & Mrs.

02/22/2026

LOVE was in the air at this beautiful wedding celebration.

12/08/2025

The Cridersville Speedway racers celebrated the end of the season with an awards banquet. Trophies were awarded to the winners of each class. It was a fun evening to celebrate not only racing achievements but friendships and fun times.

11/29/2025

🎄✨ Christmas Shop Small Saturday Special! ✨🎄Today only, when you book your event at The Hidden Gem Event Center, you’ll receive an incredible 25% OFF your venue rental!
Support small, shop local, and save BIG on the perfect place to celebrate your special moments. ❤️
Offer valid today only — don’t miss it!
Offer does not apply to previously booked rentals.
Must be used December 31, 2026.
419-230-8202.

11/29/2025

It's beginning to look like Christmas at The Hidden Gem Event Center.
Contact us to reserve a date for your gathering.

11/04/2025

Friends and Family came from near and far to stop by our OPEN HOUSE last month. Anna Sunderland Vaughn, who lives in Indianapolis, was thrilled to visit The Hidden Gem Event Center. She holds fond memories of this old school, her first experience with snow, and of being warmly welcomed to Buckland, Ohio as a teenager when her family moved here from Mobile, Alabama. Thank you for sharing Anna. We love the memory you’ve shared! ✨💎🎈

10/30/2025

10/29/2025

Many of our guests enjoy seeing the unique bar table and stools in the groom’s suite at our venue. Fun fact: these pieces of art were made by Neumans welding from the former bleachers in the former gym! We love sharing our community’s amazing talent in our gem of an event center. Be sure to take a look at these next time you get to hang out at our place! See the comments below for photos and video of the completed project. ✨💎🎯

10/29/2025

Guests at our recent OPEN HOUSE were treated to a free door prize drawing. Here are the lucky winners:
✨Pat Cogan won a box of assorted chocolates from Winan’s in Wapakoneta
✨Carolyn Shellenbarger won a gift certificate to Infinity Hair Studio in Lima, Ohio
✨Casey Kohlrieser’s name was drawn for hair care products from Joey Hoehn, owner of Infinity Hair Studio
✨3 beautiful handmade cutting boards from Stan Smith were won by Mary Cogan, Connie Yon Yon, and Pam Grim
✨Mark Hillegrass won a gift certificate to Mackys Health, H**p & CBD Market in downtown Wapak
✨2 floral centerpieces by Haehn Florist, were won by Carolyn Steinke and Janet Steinke
✨2 more floral centerpieces from Benny & Bloom LLC were won by Donna Steinke and Deb Meyer
✨Ken Koch won a bead strand and Jerry Meyer’s and Susie Green’s names were drawn for bracelets donated by Melanie Fullenkamp from Full Heart Creations
✨a gift certificate for Walter’s Meats was won by Jane Scheblo
✨Joanna Schneider won the grand prize, a $300 gift certificate toward a rental for The Hidden Gem Event Center, donated by owners, Cathy & Daniel Lambert
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10/27/2025

More OPEN HOUSE photos! What a sweet and meaningful day. This old school brought back many memories and nostagia for our guests Sunday. Please tag your friends and family. ✨💎🎯

10/27/2025

WHERE’S THE FOLLOW BUTTON? A little Facebook tip! If you’ve liked one of our posts (thank you! 💎) but haven’t yet clicked our name at the top to visit our page — that’s where the magic FOLLOW button lives.
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Tap it, and you’ll actually see all our updates pop up in your feed (not just random ones Facebook chooses). We would like to connect with more of our community here. Please help us reach 1K! ✨💎🎯