08/04/2026
The next Amesville Summer Nights is the Alonzo W**d Festival on August 15th, featuring local music, local food vendors, Jackie O's beer, arts/craft booths, and more. Alonzo W**d was the short-term mayor of Amesville in 1903.
"Amesville is once again celebrating the brief, quirky time when a vagabond became mayor of the Village.
Alonzo W**d was rumored to be the nephew of an upstanding citizen. At under five feet tall, he came into town and quickly became known for his inebriated, unsavory lifestyle. Nonetheless, some Amesville townspeople decided to place his name on the ballot to become mayor.
In the end, the April 1903 election resulted in a tie, which was reconciled by drawing cards. Alonzo drew a jack of diamonds and bested his opponent's draw, which was a nine of spades. In winter, Alonzo W**d became the mayor of the Village of Amesville.
It was not long before many townspeople regretted their choice and even appealed to the governor, who did not undo the will of the people. Luckily, Alonzo did not find Village obligations to be his gig, and took to the road once again before summer."
