2023 CALENDAR JULY/AUGUST

distilleries, a ghost trek, a whiskey museum tour, and an overnight stay at Hampton Inn in Bardstown. 419-8536016 or www.ormaco.org/upcoming_events.

JUL. 15–16 – Revolution on the Tuscarawas, Fort Laurens, 11067 Fort Laurens Rd. NW, Bolivar, Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $10; 12 and under free. Revolutionary War battle reenactment with the Brigade of the American Revolution. Demos in 18th-century cooking, artillery, music, and medicine. 330-874-2059 or www.fortlaurensmuseum.org.

online entry fee. Proceeds benefit the Love Center Food Pantry. https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Millersburg/ MillersburgFoodRun.

JUL. 31–AUG. 6 – Columbiana County Fair, 225 Lee Ave., Libson. 330-424-5531 or www. columbianacountyfair.org.

JUL. 31–AUG. 6 – Medina County Fair, 720 W. Smith Rd., Medina. 330-723-9633 or www.medinaohiofair.com.

THROUGH JUL. 29 – “Susan Cook’s Award-Winning Quilts,” McCook House Museum, Carrollton, Fri./Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $3. Susan has completed more than 200 quilts and has given away machine-made quilts to veterans, cancer patients, and many others. This exhibit features hand-sewn projects only. 330-437-9715 or kathorn4120@gmail.com.

THROUGH AUG. 3 – Fort Steuben Summer Concert Series, Fort Steuben Park, 120 S. 3rd St., Steubenville, Thur. 7–9 p.m. Free. Bring a blanket and picnic basket and enjoy a variety of live musical performances. 740283-1787 or www.oldfortsteuben.com.

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.

JUL. 1–3 – Village of Spencer Bicentennial Celebration, Firestone Park, Spencer. Ice cream social, kids’ games, vintage baseball game, concert, dinners, movies, and more. Hours vary. 330-441-1546

JUL. 14–15 – Kentucky Bourbon Trail Bus Trip, departing from Buehler’s River Styx in Medina, Fri. 6 a.m., and returning Sat. 6:30 p.m. $320–$330. Trip to Bardstown, KY, includes tours and tastings at two

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JUL. 21 – Joe Leaman and Friends: “An Evening of Steel Drum,” John Streeter Garden Amphitheater, 2122 Williams Rd., Wooster, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics to enjoy this free concert. Rain location: Fisher Auditorium, 1680 Madison Ave. Reservations recommended by registering online at www.ormaco.org or calling 419-853-6016

JUL. 21–22 – “Wine on Rails,” Lorain & West Virginia Railway, 46485 St. Rte. 18, Wellington, Fri. 7 p.m., Sat 6 p.m. Must be 21 or over. $38 50 ticket includes wine; $25 for designated driver ticket. Ride lasts about 11⁄2 hours. Enjoy tasting a variety of wines from Matus Winery. 440-647-6660 or www.lwvry.org.

JUL. 29–30 – Holy Fair and Festival, Brighton Congregational Church, 22086 St. Rte. 511, Wellington. Free. Sat. 12–10 p.m., petting zoo, craft show, bounce houses, games, food trucks, live music, and Christian speakers. Sun. 9 a.m., food truck starts serving breakfast; outdoor worship service at 11 a.m. For more information, contact John Burgess at 419-651-9622

JUL. 29-30 – Zoar Antiques Show and Artisan Tent, 198 Main St., Zoar, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $12; 12 and under free. More than 60 dealers of high-quality country antiques. Includes juried artisan showcase, contemporary crafts, historical demonstrations, and museum tours. 800-262-6195 or www. historiczoarvillage.com.

JUL. 30 – Millersburg Food Run 5K/10K and 1-Mile, Hipp Station, 62 Grant St., Millersburg, 8 a.m. $8-$40

AUG. 4 – 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/ first-Fridays.

AUG. 4–6 – Twins Day Festival, Glenn Chamberlin Park, 10260 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg. The world’s largest annual gathering of twins features contests, games, parade, talent show, and other entertainment. 330-425-3652 or www.twinsdays.org.

AUG. 5 – “Jazz Under the Stars”: Nick Puin Band, Uptown Park, Medina, 7–9 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics to enjoy this free concert. Rain location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 317 E. Liberty St. Reservations recommended by registering online at www.ormaco.org or calling 419-853-6016.

AUG. 10–12 – Lincoln Highway “Buy-Way” Yard Sales, locations along and near historic U.S. 30 across the state, including through Columbiana, Stark, Wayne, Ashland, and Richland counties. www.historicbyway.com.

AUG. 12 – Last Stop Willoughby Festival, downtown Willoughby. Free. Enjoy shopping at the outdoor market, kids’ activities in Point Park, the annual Chalkfest, and the annual parade. Continuous screenings of the Twilight Zone episode titled “A Stop at Willoughby” will play 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.heartofwilloughby.com.

AUG. 13 – Cliff Habian Trio, Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad St., Wadsworth, 2–3 p.m. Free. Delight in American Songbook classics. Reservations recommended by registering online at www.ormaco.org or calling 419-853-6016

9 a.m.–noon; Apr. 20–Nov. 23, Wed./Sat. 9 a.m.–noon. Voted Ohio’s #1 favorite farmers market! 740-593-6763 or www.athensfarmersmarket.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.

JUL. 29–30 – Frankfort Sunflower Festival, downtown Frankfort, Sat. 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Free. Concessions, car show, antique tractors, games, live music, parade, and, of course, a sunflower contest! www.sunflowerfestival.net.

AUG. 5 – Lewisville Community Carnival and Car Show, 33261 Back St., Lewisville. Enjoy games, vendors, country store, live music, bounce house, and other fun events. Best chicken dinners around 4 p.m., with parade to follow at 6 p.m. Car show registration starts at 9 a.m.; awards at 3 p.m. 740-228-1327 or follow Lewisville Community Center on Facebook.

AUG. 5–12 – Ross County Fair, Ross Co. Fgds., 344 Fairgrounds Rd., Chillicothe. 740-775-5083 or http://www.rosscountyfair.com.

THROUGH SEP. 3 – Tecumseh! Outdoor Drama, Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre, 5968 Marietta Rd., Chillicothe, Mon.–Sat. 8 p.m. $30–$50. 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 DECEMBER – Athens Farmers Market, Athens Community Center, 701 E. State St., Athens, Sat.

AUG. 3–5 – Roy Rogers Festival, Anerican Legion Post 23, 705 Court St., Portsmouth. Meet Roy Rogers’ family and celebrity guests, and enjoy music, food, and entertainment. https://royrogersfestival.com.

AUG. 4–5 – Deerassic Classic Giveaway, Deerassic Park Education Ctr., 14250 Cadiz Rd./U.S. 22, Cambridge. Outdoor exhibitors, stage shows, raffles, prizes, food, and entertainment. Purchase tickets at 740-435-9500 or https://deerassic.com.

AUG. 11–13 – Salt Fork Arts and Crafts Festival, Cambridge City Park, Cambridge, Fri. 12–7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free. Award-winning artists and craftsmen, live music, Appalachian heritage art demonstrations, Ohio-made products, concession food, and much more. 740-630-8935 or www. saltforkfestival.org.

AUG. 10–13 – Rivers, Trails, and Ales Fest, Muskingum Park, 300 block of Front St., Marietta. A full weekend of paddling, road and mountain biking, hiking, trail running, and enjoying regional craft beers in Ohio’s #1 destination for outdoor adventure: Marietta! www.facebook.com/RTAfest.

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of steam engines, antique tractors, and gas engines, featuring International Harvester. Fun for the whole family. 614-270-0007, mvstashow@gmail.com, or www. miamivalleysteamshow.org.

JUL. 13, AUG. 10 – Inventors Network Meeting, The Point at Otterbein University, 60 Collegeview Rd., Westerville 43081, 7 p.m. Educational presentations and discussion about the invention process. Zoom meetings activities, fan-cooled dining areas, and a beer and wine garden. 614-270-5053 or www.bluesandribfest.com.

Jul. 20 and Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. 614-470-0144 or www. inventorscolumbus.com.

AUG. 4–5 – Y-Bridge Arts Festival, Zane’s Landing Park, Zanesville, Fri. 2 p.m. till dark, Sat. 11 a.m. till dark. Free. Unique art vendors, live music, food trucks, beer garden, and children’s activities. http:// ybridgeartsfestival.com.

AUG. 4–6 – Dublin Irish Festival, Coffman Park, 5600 Post Rd., Dublin. $20–$30, 12 and under free. www. dublinirishfestival.org.

THROUGH JUL. 16 – CAPA Summer Movie Series, Ohio Theatre, 55 E. State St., Columbus, Wed.–Sun. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $5–$6. America’s longest-running classic film series. 614-469-0939 or www.capa.com.

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 and enjoy the view of Hocking River Falls. 740-243-4436 or www.fairfieldcountyparks.org.

JUL. 13–16 – Miami Valley Steam Threshers Association Annual Show and Reunion, Pastime Park, Plain City. $5, 12 and under free. Displays and demos

JUL. 14–16 – Lilyfest, Bishop Educational Gardens, 13200 Little Cola Rd., Rockbridge, Fri. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free. Arts and crafts, food, music, educational programs and hikes, and 3 acres of beautiful gardens to explore. 740-9692873 or www.lilyfest.com.

JUL. 16 – Buckeye Comic Con, Courtyard Marriott Columbus West, 2350 Westbelt Dr., Columbus, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $5; 6 and under free. Comic and toy vendors, guest comic creators, hourly prizes. 330-4623985 or www.harpercomics.com.

JUL. 18, AUG. 1 – 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 Jul. 25 740-697-0237 or juanita@muskingumlibrary.org.

JUL. 26–AUG. 6 – Ohio State Fair, Ohio State Fgds., 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat./Sun. 9 a.m.–9 p.m. $10–$12; 5 and under free. 888-646-3976 or www.ohiostatefair.com.

JUL. 27–29 – Goodtime Quilters Guild’s Annual Quilt Show, Ohio Christian University Maxwell Center, 1476 Lancaster Pike, Circleville, Thur./Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $6 daily, 3-day admission $10 (cash only). 150+ quilt displays, raffle quilt, vendors, door prizes, silent auction, knife and scissor sharpening, and more. www.goodtimequilters.org.

JUL. 28–29 – Canal Winchester’s Blues and Ribfest, historic downtown Canal Winchester. Free. Ohio’s only blues and ribs festival features live blues music, worldclass ribs, a variety of quality non-rib food options, kids’

Collinsville Community Center, 5113 Huston Rd., Collinsville, 7–9 p.m. Free. Lively bluegrass music. Home-style food available on-site. 937-417-8488

JUL. 22–23 – CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show, Dayton International Airport, 3700 McCauley Dr., Vandalia, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. $25–$35 plus fee. U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and full lineup of performers and aircraft displays. www.daytonairshow.com.

AUG. 5 – Dresden Melon Festival, Dresden. $1–$2 Games, kids’ activities, food, craft show, live music, and fun competitions, including the Melon Derby. See website for schedule of events. 740-607-7804, 740252-2651, or www.dresdenmelonfestival.com.

AUG. 10–12 – All Ohio Balloon Fest, Union Co. Airport, 15000 Weaver Rd., Marysville. Cash only! Hot air balloons, aerial entertainment and rides, kids’ area, food, and live music, including the Beach Boys and the Wallflowers. Bring your own lawn chairs. 937-243-5833 or www.allohioballoonfest.com.

AUG. 11 – Concert: McGuffey Lane, Public Square, downtown Mount Vernon, 8:30 p.m. www.mvac.org.

AUG. 11 – Pickerington Wizard Faire, Victory Park, 75 Lockville Rd., Pickerington, 4–8:30 p.m. Part of Wands & Wizards Weekend, this free community festival will feature games, food, music, and more. Costumes are welcome at this “magical” event. www. pickeringtonvillage.com.

AUG. 12 – Books in the Barn, 5530 Radnor Rd., Radnor, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Family-friendly authors, arts and crafts, food, music, and more. www.maryrodman.com.

AUG. 12 – Concert: Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, Public Square, downtown Mount Vernon, 8:30 p.m. www.mvac.org.

AUG. 12 – Union County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale, Union Co. Fgds., 845 N. Main St., Marysville, 8 a.m.–noon. Sun and shade perennials, native plants, shrubs and trees, grasses, bulbs, and daylilies at reasonable prices. 937-644-8117 or https://union.osu. edu/program-areas/master-gardener-volunteers.

AUG. 5 – Family Program: “Legend and Storytelling Hike,” Wagers Memorial Park (Devil’s Backbone), 1301 OH-725 W., Camden, 1–3 p.m. Free. Led by Rainbow Eagle, an Oklahoma-Choctaw American Indian naturalist and teacher. 937-962-5561, pcpdevents@ gmail.com, or www.preblecountyparks.org.

THROUGH AUG. 30 – 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.

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

JUL. 21 – Bluegrass Night, Fibonacci Brewing Company, 1445 Compton Rd., Cincinnati, 7–9 p.m. Free. Lively bluegrass music by Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass, craft beers in the Beer Garden, food truck. 513-832-1422 or http://fibbrew.com.

JUL. 28, AUG. 11 – Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass, Butler County Bluegrass Association,

JUL. 28–30 – Annie Oakley Festival, Darke Co. Fgds., 800 Sweitzer St., Greenville. Honoring Darke County’s most famous daughter. Shooting contests, fast draw competitions, bullwhip exhibitions, food, car show, and more. www.annieoakleyfestival.org.

JUL. 29–30 – Gathering at Garst, 205 N. Broadway, Greenville, Sat. 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Living history encampment, antiques, entertainment, arts and crafts, food vendors. 937-548-5250 or www. gatheringatgarst.com.

JUL. 29–30 – History Alive at the Johnston Farm, 9845 N. Hardin Rd., Piqua, Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $5–$10, under 6 free. See life as it really was in Ohio from 1745–1862. Visit the Johston home, tour the Indian and Canal Museum, and ride on the canal boat General Harrison of Piqua 800-7522619 or www.johnstonfarmohio.com.

AUG. 3–6 – World’s Longest Yard Sale, locations along U.S. 127 through Greenville. www.127yardsale.com.

AUG. 5 – Family Program: “Shelter in the Woods,” Wagers Memorial Park (Devil’s Backbone), 1301 OH725 W., Camden, 1–3 p.m. Free. Led by naturalist and teacher Bev Holland. 937-962-5561, pcpdevents@ gmail.com, or www.preblecountyparks.org.

AUG. 5 – Biergarten: “Rock the Haus with 13:30,” Liberty Home German Society, 2361 Hamilton Cleves Rd., Hamilton. Opens 5 p.m.; band plays from 6 to 10 p.m. Food served 5:30–8 p.m. 513-571-6198, www. libertyhome.net, or on Facebook.

AUG. 11–17 – Miami County Fair, Miami Co. Fgds., 650 N. County Rd. 25A, Troy. $6 day pass; under 9 free. 937-335-7492 or www.miamicountyohiofair.com.

AUG. 12 – Adult Program: “All About Birds,” Garber Nature Center, 9691 OH-503 N., Lewisburg, 7 p.m. Presentation by naturalist and nature photographer Tom Hissong 937-962-5561, pcpdevents@gmail.com, or www.preblecountyparks.org.

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