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AUG. 11–13 – Coshocton Sunflower Festival, Coshocton KOA, 24688 Co. Rd. 10, Coshocton. $12–$20 See over 50 varieties of sunflowers in the 4-acre field. Ticket includes admission, wagon ride to the field, and a sunflower of your choice. Live music, food trucks, wine and beer garden, and crafts vendors. 740-502-9245 or www.coshoctonsunflowerfestival.com.

AUG. 14–20 – Muskingum County Fair, Muskingum Co. Fgds., 1300 Pershing Rd., Zanesville. $8; 5 and under free. www.muskingumcofair.com.

under 12 free. New location. Flint knapping demos, primitive fire starting, cordage making, artifact ID, and more! 419-632-4274 or 330-440-3625

SEP. 4 – Labor Day Flea Market, Town Square, Sunbury, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., rain or shine. Free. Antique vendors, craft vendors, children’s activities, food trucks, and much more. sbwkiwanis@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/ sbwkiwanis.

THROUGH SEP. 30 – Sunbury Farmers Market, Sunbury Town Square, 9 E. Granville St., Sunbury, Sat. 9 a.m.–noon. Offering local handmade, homemade, and homegrown products. 740-513-9192 or sunburyohiofarmersmarket@gmail.com.

THROUGH OCT. 28 – Coshocton County Farmers Market, 22375 Co. Rd. 1A, Coshocton, Sat. 8:30 a.m.–noon. Local fresh produce, baked goods, and artisan crafts at our new location by the Walhonding River. market.manager@coshfarmmarket.org or www. facebook.com/coshoctonfarmersmarket.

THROUGH OCT. 28 – Spring Farmers Market, Adornetto’s, 2224 Maple Ave., Zanesville, Sat. 9 a.m.–noon. Locally grown produce, homemade food, locally raised/processed meat, farm eggs, Ohio cheese, and more. www.zanesvillefarmersmarket.org.

THROUGH OCT. 29 – Rock Mill Days, Stebelton Park at Rock Mill, 1429 Rockmill Place NW, Lancaster, Wed./ Sat. 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Sun. 1–4 p.m. Free. Tour the restored 1824 gristmill, walk on the covered bridge, and enjoy the view of Hocking River Falls. 740-243-4436 or www. fairfieldcountyparks.org.

AUG. 10, SEP. 14 – Inventors Network Meeting, The Point at Otterbein University, 60 Collegeview Rd., Westerville 43081, 7 p.m. Presentations about the invention process. Zoom meetings Aug. 17 and Sep. 21 at 7 p.m. 614-470-0144 or www.inventorscolumbus.com.

AUG. 15, 29, SEP. 12 – Farmers Market, Roseville Branch Library, 41 N. Main St., Roseville, 4–6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Roseville Branch Library Friends Group. Book sale planned for Aug. 29 740-697-0237 or juanita@muskingumlibrary.org.

AUG. 18–19 – Carroll Community Festival, Bessie Benson Park, Center Street, Carroll. Free. www. carrollareahistoricalsociety.weebly.com.

AUG. 18–20 – Fairfield County Antique Tractor Club Tractor and Truck Show, Fairfield Co. Fgds., 157 E. Fair Ave., Lancaster. Features Minneapolis-Moline, Oliver, and Cockshutt tractors. Field demos, toys, hit-miss engines, steam engines, tractor pulls, and more. 740-407-2347 or dstractorlover@sbcglobal.net (Doug Shaw); www. fairfieldcountytractorclub.com. Camping contact: 740304-4170 or gebader71@gmail.com (Glen Bader).

AUG. 26–27 – Columbus Fiery Foods Festival, Genoa Park, 303 W. Broad St., Columbus, Sat. 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun. noon–7 p.m. A celebration of all things spicy, bringing together restaurants, hot sauce and salsa makers, and vendors from around the country. Also features an artisan market, food trucks, contests, and entertainment. www.columbusfieryfoods.com.

AUG. 27 – Lancaster Community Band Outdoor Concert, Rising Park, 1100 N. High St., Lancaster, 4 p.m. Free. Please bring blanket or lawn chair. 740-756-4430

SEP. 1–3 – Flint Ridge Knap-In, Coshocton Co. Fgds., 724 S. 7th St., Coshocton, Fri./Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.–3 p.m., rain or shine. $7 per vehicle, $3 walk-ins,

SEP. 7–9 – Marion Popcorn Festival, downtown Marion. Free. Parade Thur. 6 p.m. Concerts, rides, games, arts and crafts, 5K run/walk, food, and, of course, popcorn for all! 740-387-FEST (3378) or www. popcornfestival.com.

SEP. 8–9 – Lithopolis Honeyfest, Columbus Street, Lithopolis, Fri. 3–7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Join us for our sweet 16th year! Bee beard, mead, local honey, craft vendors, food trucks, bake-off, photo and honey contests, and live music. good2bee@lithopolishoneyfest. com or www.lithopolishoneyfest.com.

SEP. 8–9 – Ohio State Trappers Association

Convention, Madison Co. Fgds., 205 Elm St., London, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Trapping demos, vendors, tailgaters, and much more. Auction Saturday starting at 6 p.m. 330-4658762 or www.ohiostatetrapper.org.

SEP. 9 – Dave Powers Trio, Knox Memorial, 112 E. High St., Mount Vernon, 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $30 740-462-4278 or www.mvac.org.

SEP. 9 – Marion Popcorn Festival 5K, Marion, 9 a.m. Starting line will be at Shamrock Insurance Agency, 114 W. Church St. Register at https://racepenguin.com/ events/popcorn-festival-5k. For questions, email 5k@popcornfestival.com or call 740-272-1148

SEP. 10 – Columbus Paper, Postcard, and Book Show, Ohio Expo Center, Rhodes Bldg., 717 E. 17th St., Columbus, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $6. Vintage paper collectibles. 614-206-9103 or www.facebook.com/Columbus-PaperShow-134469001768 www.libertyhome.net, or follow Liberty Home Association on Facebook.

AUG. 18 – Bluegrass Night, Fibonacci Brewing Company, 1445 Compton Rd., Cincinnati, 7–9 p.m. Free. Enjoy lively bluegrass music by Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass, a wide variety of craft beers at the Beer Garden, and food truck eats. 513-832-1422 or http://fibbrew.com.

AUG. 18–26 – The Great Darke County Fair, Darke Co. Fgds., 800 Sweltzer St., Greenville. $7, under 12 free. $25 for 9-day pass. 937-548-5044 or www.darkecountyfair.com.

AUG. 19 – Southwestern Ohio Farm Toy Collector Club Annual Show, Highland Co. Fgds., Hillsboro, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. 937-393-3215 or www.facebook.com/ SWOFTCC.

SEP. 8–10 – Clinton County Corn Festival, Clinton Co. Fgds., 958 W. Main St., Wilmington. $4, under 12 free; weekend pass $7. Featuring Massey Ferguson and related companies. Tractor and antique displays, engines, live music, games, crafts, food, and more. 937383-5676 (Dale Mayer) or www.cornfestivalonline.com.

SEP. 9 – Preble County Park District 20-Year Celebration, Wild Hearts African Farm, 8079 Salem Rd., Lewisburg, 4–8 p.m. Music by Rum River Blend Band, dinner, zoo tour, photo contest, and more. 937-962-5561, pcpdevents@gmail.com, or www.preblecountyparks.org.

THROUGH AUG. 31 – Uptown Music Concert Series, Uptown Park, Oxford, Thur. 7 p.m. Free. 513-523-8687 or www.enjoyoxford.org.

THROUGH SEP. 27 – Bluegrass Wednesdays, Vinoklet Winery, 11069 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati, Wed. 6:30–8:30 p.m. Dinner, wine, and free entertainment by Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass. Reservations recommended. 513-385-9309, vinokletwinery@fuse. net, or www.vinokletwines.com.

AUG. 12 – Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass, Ox Chalks the Walk, Oxford Community Arts Center, 10 S. Locust St., Oxford, noon–2:30 p.m. Free. Outdoor street festival with live bluegrass, chalk artists, food trucks, crafters, and artists. 513-524-8506, info@oxarts.org, or https://oxarts.org.

AUG. 26 – The Tour De Donut, downtown Troy. A fun, unique bicycle event, where your ability to eat donuts is just as important as your ability to ride your bicycle fast! www.thetourdedonut.com.

AUG. 26 – Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass, Hamilton’s Urban Backyard, 501 Main St., Hamilton, 7–10 p.m. Free. Enjoy an evening of lively bluegrass music. Local craft brews and food trucks available. Consider bringing a lawn chair. 513-893-9482 or www. hubhamilton.com.

SEP. 1–3 – Liberty Home Oktoberfest, Liberty Home German Society, 2361 Hamilton Cleves Rd., Hamilton, Fri. 6–11 p.m., Sat. 1–11 p.m., Sun. 1–8 p.m. 513-571-6198,

SEP. 9 – Troy Porchfest, downtown Troy, 10:30 a.m.–7 p.m. Over 40 bands in a hodgepodge of styles and genres will be playing throughout the Southwest Historic District on porches, patios, yards, and lots. See schedule and map at www.troyhayner. org/porchfest.html.

SEP. 9 – Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass, Vinoklet Art and Wine Festival, 11069 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati, noon–3 p.m. Free. L:ively bluegrass in one of the most beautiful places in Cincinnati! This fun festival, featuring dancing, singing, and shopping, runs Sep. 8–10, noon–11 p.m. See website for details and complete entertainment lineup. 513-385-9309, vinokletwinery@fuse.net, or www.vinokletwines.com.