2023 CALENDAR AUGUST/SEPTEMBER

location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 317 E. Liberty St. 419-853-6016 or www.ormaco.org.

AUG. 26–27, SEP. 2–4 – Great Trail Arts and Crafts Festival, Great Trail Festival Grounds, St. Rte. 43, 1-1/2 miles south of Malvern (GPS: 6331 Canton Rd., 44644), 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $5–$7, under 12 free. A celebration of American folk art, with contemporary and country crafts, historical lectures and demos, live music, dancing, living history, and much more. 330-794-9100 or www. greattrailfestival.com.

SEP. 9–10 – Antiques in the Woods, Shaker Woods Grounds, 44337 County Line Rd., Columbiana, Sat. 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Top-quality antiques and collectibles, food, and entertainment. 330-482-0214, www.youngstownlive.com/event, or the Shaker Woods Facebook page.

SEP. 9–10 – Appalachian Ohio Antique Power Show and Gathering, Harrison Coal & Reclamation Historical Park, 43672 Stumptown Rd., New Athens, Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $5 330-401-5129 or www. facebook.com/appalachianohioantiquepowershow.

THROUGH OCTOBER – Quilt Exhibit: “History in Pieces,” Bimeler Museum, Historic Zoar Village. Featuring fine quilts from the National Quilt Museum in Kentucky (including one from an Ohio quilter) and Zoar-made quilts from the 19th century. See website for museum schedule. 800-262-6195 or www. historiczoarvillage.com.

AUG. 18 – Jerry Popiel: “Songs from the 1960s and 1970s,” John Streeter Garden Amphitheater, 2122 Williams Rd., Wooster, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Free. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics. Rain location: Fisher Auditorium, 1680 Madison Ave. Reservations recommended. Register at www.ormaco.org or call 419-853-6016

AUG. 19 – Native American Day, HeARTland, 8187 Camp Rd., Homerville, 1–3:30 p.m. Free. Flutist Billy Crowbeak Faluski will perform, showcasing some of his handcrafted Native American-style flutes. Historian John Burke will portray Captain Wolf, a Lenape/Delaware Indian who served under Gen. William Henry Harrison and lived in his village on Chippewa Lake in Medina County. 419-853-6016 or visit www.ormaco.org.

AUG. 20–27 – Lorain County Fair, 23000 Fairgrounds Rd., Wellington. Ohio’s second-largest county fair. 440647-2781 or www.loraincountyfair.com.

AUG. 26 – Dane Vannatter: “Tunes from the American Songbook,” Uptown Park, Medina, 7–9 p.m. Free. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics. Rain

Southeast

SEP. 1 – First Fridays on Fourth, 155 N. 4th St., Steubenville, 6–10 p.m. Free. Art, crafts, games, food trucks, live entertainment, and activities to stimulate the imagination. www.theharmoniumproject.org/firstFridays.

SEP. 1–4 – Firelands Labor Day Festival, New London Recreation Park, 2 Blake St., New London. Vendors, concessions, carnival rides and games, truck and tractor pulls, demolition derby, and more. 419-929-4091 or www.newlondonoh.com.

SEP. 2 – Fort Laurens Primitive Fire-Starting Workshop, 11067 Fort Laurens Rd. NW, Bolivar. $15 Experts from Midwest Native Skills Institute will provide guided instruction. Deadline for required pre-registration is Aug. 29. Call 330-874-2059 or email fortlaurens@ gmail.com.

SEP. 2 – Lucas Community Center Car Truck Show, 242 Main St., Lucas, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Fifteen random drawings at $20 each; must be present to win. Door prizes, 50/50 raffle, silent auction, music, food. Alumni and community event with live music, 6–10 p.m. For more information, contact Dave at 419-571-1264

SEP. 2–3 – Toronto Festival of the Arts, 3rd and Market Sts., Toronto, Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 12–5 p.m. Handmade arts and crafts, live music, food, entertainment. www.focusintoronto.com.

SEP. 8 – Lorain County Beekeepers Association Fall Wrap-Up, Life Church, 1033 Elm St., Grafton, 7–9 p.m. www.loraincountybeekeepers.org.

Voted Ohio’s #1 favorite farmers market! 740-593-6763 or www.athensfarmersmarket.org.

THROUGH SEP. 3 – Tecumseh! Outdoor Drama, Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre, 5968 Marietta Rd., Chillicothe, Mon.–Sat. 8 p.m. $30–$50. Witness the epic life story of the legendary Shawnee leader as he struggles to defend his sacred homelands in the Ohio country. www.tecumsehdrama.com.

THROUGH SEP. 30 – The Living Word Outdoor Drama, 6010 College Hill Rd., Cambridge, Fri. 7:30 p.m. August, Fri./Sat. 7:30 p.m. September. Witness the life of Christ on a 400-foot panoramic set at Ohio’s only outdoor Passion Play. 740-439-2761, www.livingworddrama.org, or follow The Living Word on Facebook.

SEP. 9–10 – Old Construction and Mining Equipment Fall Show, Harrison Coal & Reclamation Historical Park, 43672 Stumptown Rd., New Athens, Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $5. Operating and static displays of antique construction and mining equipment, crawlers, trucks, models, and more. 740-312-5385 or www. facebook.com/OCMES.

SEP. 9–14 – Wayne County Fair, Wayne Co. Fgds., 199 Vancouver St., Wooster. 330-262-8001 or www.waynecountyfairohio.com.

SEP. 10 – Dan Bruce: “Music of the Beatles,” Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad St., Wadsworth, 2–3 p.m. Free. Bruce will perform solo guitar arrangements of familiar Beatles tunes. Reservations recommended. Register at www.ormaco.org or call 419-853-6016 as the sand now becomes a dance floor. Music by Shakin’ and Stirred. www.downtownchillicothe.com/ sand-in-the-streets.

SEP. 10 – Cause 4 Paws Pet Expo and Car Show. Firelands Chevy, 2315 Rte. 60, Vermilion, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Adoptable pets and vendors, classic car show, food trucks, raffle baskets, and 50/50 raffle. Rain date to be announced. Proceeds to benefit Partners With Paws of Lorain County, Inc. 440-897-8696 or lawilber@oberlin. net.

SEP. 10–24 – “Celebrate the Constitution,” Historic Fort Steuben, 120 S. 3rd St., Steubenville, Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free. Annual exhibit and activities focusing on the nation’s founding document and the issues and personalities of the time. 740-283-1787 or www.oldfortsteuben.com.

AUG. 28 – Noble County Fair, Noble Co. Fgds., Caldwell. $12. www.noblecountyagsociety.com.

SEP. 4–10 – Belmont County Fair, Belmont Co. Fgds., 45420 Roscoe Rd., St. Clairsville. $10. A family tradition since 1849. www.belmontcountyfair.org.

SEP. 8–10 – Ohio River Sternwheel Festival, Ohio River Levee, Marietta. Sternwheel boats, car show, 5K run/walk, live music, kid’s activities, fireworks, and more. https://sternwheel.org.

THROUGH DECEMBER – Athens Art Market, Athens Community Center, 701 E. State St., Athens, Sat. 9 a.m.–noon. Members of Athens Art Guild offer handmade and juried arts including pottery, live edge furniture, fiber arts, paintings, glassware, jewelry, wood, and much more. For more information, email athensartguildevents@gmail.com.

THROUGH DECEMBER – Athens Farmers Market, Athens Community Center, 701 E. State St., Athens, Sat. 9 a.m.–noon; Apr. 20–Nov. 23, Wed./Sat. 9 a.m.–noon.

AUG. 19 – Classic Cruise-In Car Show, downtown Cambridge, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Free. 740-439-2238 or https://downtowncambridge.com/home/things-to-do/ events.

AUG. 26 – Sands in the Streets Volleyball Tournament and Beach Fest, North Paint Street, Chillicothe, 8 a.m.–10 p.m. $5. Join us downtown for fun in the sand and come cheer on your favorite team. After the tournament, prepare to take your shoes off

SEP. 9 – “An American Celebration” featuring the Music City Quartet, Majestic Theatre, 45 E. Second St., Chillicothe, 7 p.m. $20–$25. With recording artists Jeremy Abbott, Lily Mae Border, Ben McCann, and other surprise guests. www.majesticchillicothe.net.

SEP. 8–10 – Salt Creek Valley Festival, Richmond Dale. Entertainment, craft vendors, car show, concessions, and family fun. www.facebook.com/ profile.php?id=100057692768515