6 strange things "dropped" in Ohio on New Year's Eve

Dropping the news: We've compiled the fun and wacky things Ohio communities lower to usher in the New Year, from a massive synthetic fish to a giant sphere of freshly popped popcorn.

• We included how long it takes to drive from Columbus, so pack up the party poppers and hit the road!

🐟 Port Clinton Walleye Drop, 2 1/2 hours

• Pregame with a "bar swim" before watching Wylie Jr., the 20-foot walleye, drop from the sky on the shores of Lake Erie.

🌭 Elmore Sausage Drop, 2 1/4 hours

• The Elmore Historical Society and a local butcher shop light up a giant link and host a sausage-eating contest in this Northwest Ohio village.

💡 Glass Town Countdown, 40 minutes

• Lancaster, home of the Ohio Glass Museum, bucks the trend and raises a colorful glass globe into the air instead of dropping it.

🍿 Marion Rockin' Poppin' New Year's Eve Celebration, 1 hour

• The self-proclaimed "Popcorn Capital of the World" drops an illuminated "popcorn ball" to honor its moniker.

🍿 Chagrin Falls Popcorn Ball Drop, 2 1/4 hours

• Yes, there are somehow dueling Ohio popcorn parties — but this ball is actually popcorn.
• Plus: Mini versions are launched into the crowd.

🪩 Imagination Station New Year's Eve EVE, 2.5 hours

• Watch 25,000 bouncy balls drop in Toledo's science center during this kid-friendly daytime option on Dec. 30.
• Pro tip: The event is at 2:25pm, but tickets are first-come, first-served when the center opens at 10am.

💭 Our thought bubble: Columbus, we clearly need to step up our game and drop something.

Go deeper: For a cross-country road trip, check out "The wild things America drops on New Year's Eve, from pickles to Peeps."