LIMA, OH (WLIO) - It was "The Father's Day Weekend Fishing Derby" over at Faurot Park Saturday morning.

Allen County Commissioner Beth Siebert adds, “I thought this would be a great opportunity for us to showcase our dads. Because I truly believe that none of us are here in these seats and in service of Allen County without the influence and support of our dads.”

The Ottawa Metro Park and Campground seemed to be the quiet spot that many dads and granddads chose to spend their day at. Picnics were taking place under the shelters, campers were set up, and people were casting lines all day. We asked a couple dads what it means to them to be celebrating Father’s Day. 

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and you may still searching for that perfect gift for dad. Well, we set out to see what hot ticket items were flying off the shelf for this Father’s Day. It’s another holiday spent in a pandemic, so it’s not your typical Father’s Day. Many of us saw the dads in our life power through the struggles that came with COVID.

Father's Day is Sunday, and it's crunch time to get those last minute gifts for that special role model in your life.

     According to a National Retail Federation survey, spending is up this year for Father's Say and could even reach an all time high.

     Since 2009, spending for father's day has increased by 70 percent.

     Some popular gifts for Father's Day include power tools, lawn equipment, and coolers.

     But if you're stuck for ideas, there is one item that seems to be a hot seller this time of the year that would be perfect for Dad.

Father's Day is here and people all over were out celebrating not just the dads in their life but also the men who have been a positive influence. 

With Father's Day right around the corner, some people are getting out there and getting that last minute gift for dad - and there are a few stores in Wapakoneta where you can do just that.