2020 CALENDAR
MAY/JUNE
PLEASE NOTE: Because of the developing coronavirus situation, many of these planned events may have been postponed or canceled. Please seek updated information before traveling.
NORTHEAST
MAY 23–24 – Great Lakes Fiber Show, Wayne Co. Fgds., 199 Vanover St., Wooster, Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Workshops on fiber-related crafts, competitions, wool fleece show and sale, knitting and crocheting items, sheep show, children’s activities, and great food. New this year: sheep-herding demonstrations! 740-686-2172 or www.greatlakesfibershow.com. MAY 24 – “Quail Cup” Old Time Baseball, Quailcrest Farm, 2810 Armstrong Rd., Wooster, noon. Four teams will play simultaneous games for the seventh annual “Quail Cup” tournament. Bring a chair and enjoy some 1860s baseball! 330-345-6722 or www.quailcrest.com. THROUGH MAY 31 – “Tying the Knot: The History of Bridal Fashion,” McKinley Presidential Library and JUN. 6–7 – Ohio Valley Frontier Days, Historic Fort Museum, 800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW, Canton. Steuben, 120 S. 3rd St., Steubenville, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun. Exhibit explores wedding fashions from the 1860s to 11 a.m.–5 p.m. $6, C. (6–12) $3, under 6 free. Meet the the present day. Learn more about the history behind soldiers, surveyors, settlers, and Native Americans who timeless wedding traditions such as the bouquet were a part of our 18th-century heritage. Crafts, music, toss, wedding cakes, the engagement ring, the role and food. 740-283-1787 or www.oldfortsteuben.com/ of the best man, and more! 330-455-7043 or www. frontierdays.php. mckinleymuseum.org/events. JUN. 7 – Kelleys Island 5 & 10K Run/Walk, begins at MAY 1–17 – Mathilda the Musical, Geauga Lyric Theater Memorial Park, 112 Division St., Kelleys Island. Registration Guild, 101 Water St., Chardon, Fri./Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 begins at 8 a.m., race at 10:45 a.m., followed by awards p.m. Stage musical based on the children’s novel by Roald ceremony. Pre-registration $20 online, ending one week Dahl. 440-286-2255 or www.geaugatheater.org. before race day; day of race, $25. 419-746-2360 or www. MAY 1–7 – My Fair Lady, Mimi Ohio Theatre, 1511 Euclid kelleysislandchamber.com. Ave., Cleveland. $10–$110. “A sumptuous new production JUN. 9–12 – Greek Food Festival, Holy Trinity of the most perfect musical of all time” (Entertainment Greek Orthodox Church, 300 S. 4th St., Steubenville, Weekly), directed by Bartlett Sher. See website for dates 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Experience the tastes and sounds of and times. www.playhousesquare.org/events. Greece with traditional foods, music, and dance plus tours of the beautiful church. 740-282-7770 or www. MAY 16 – Heirloom Doll Society Doll Show and holytrinitygreekfest.com. Sale, Williamsfield Community Ctr., 5920 U.S. Rt. 322, Williamsfield, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $4; age 10 and under JUN. 12–14 – Bacon Fest, Kelley’s Island Wine Co., free. Free parking; handicap accessible. 440-344-7747, 418 Woodford Rd., Kelleys Island. Go pig or go home! circlemranch25@gmail.com, or www.dollshowusa.com. From bacon-infused drinks to a complete bacon menu, we have all your crazy bacon cravings covered. MAY 16 – Medina Spring Avant-Garde Art and Craft Pig roast dinners served with all the fixings. Play Show, 885 Weymouth Rd., Medina, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $3, carnival-style games to win some awesome bacon under 12 free. Features artists and crafters selling their prizes, and snap a photo in our porky pig photo booth. original handmade items. Full concessions stand on site. 419-746-2678, abbey.kiwineco@gmail.com, or www. 440-227-8794 or www.avantgardeshows.com.
kelleysislandwineco.com. JUN. 13 – Beachcliff Handmade Fest and Feast, Beachcliff Market Square, 19300 Detroit Rd., Rocky River, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free. Come hungry and ready to shop! All your favorite Market Square restaurants set up outdoors for a taste of Beachcliff. Includes an Avant-Garde Art and Craft Show with artisans and crafters selling their original handmade items. www.avantgardeshows.com. JUN. 13 – International Wine at the Mill Festival, Loudonville, noon–10 p.m. Enjoy nearly 100 varieties of international and Ohio wines, domestic beers, live music, and great food. $10 adults over 21, $1 ages 10–20, under 10 free. 419-541-0161 or www.wolfcreekmill.org/events. html. See Facebook page for updates. JUN. 13–14 – Quailcrest Farm Spring Garden Fair, Quailcrest Farm, 2810 Armstrong Rd., Wooster, Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. $2 per car. Over 65 garden-related artists and craftsmen demonstrating and displaying their wares among the gardens. As always, view the great Quailcrest plants, giant ferns, and delightful garden whimseys. Food and ice cream available. 330345-6722 or www.quailcrest.com. JUN. 13–20 – Ohio Craft Beer Week, various establishments, Kelleys Island. Ohio’s craft brewers will be showcased at island establishments all week long, with tastings, tap takeovers, food pairings, and live entertainment. 419-746-2800, info@islandhouseki.com, or www.kelleysislandchamber.com/events. JUN. 14 – Pulp Fiction Convention, Doubletree Hilton Cleveland/Westlake, 1100 Crocker Rd., Westlake, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $5, age 6 and under free. Free parking. A gathering of book, pulp, and film fans, with dealers and writers selling, buying, and trading all your favorites in pulp fiction: adventure, crime, fantasy, horror, mystery, noir, science fiction, and western. 330-353-0439 or jeff@ harpercomics.com.
SOUTHEAST
registration is required. https://arcofappalachia.org/ red-stone-hike. MAY 27–31 – National Road Yard Sale, throughout Guernsey and Belmont counties. Find bargains, antiques, fresh produce, furniture, and more as you shop the sales along Historic U.S. 40. www.oldstorefrontantiques.com. JUN. 13 – Steel Earthworks Guided Tour, Junction Earthworks Preserve, Chillicothe, beginning at 10 a.m. Tour guide Tim Everhart, who has excavated at the Steel and Junction preserves the past two summers, will share the exciting discoveries made during his time in the field. Space is limited and registration is required. https:// arcofappalachia.org/steel-tour. JUN. 13–14 – Lucasville Trade Days, Scioto Co. Fgds., 1193 Fairground Rd., Lucasville, Sat. 7 a.m.–7 p.m., $5; Sun. 7 a.m.–4 p.m., $4; early bird admission Fri. 3 p.m., $5. Free for kids 12 and under all days. Free parking on fairground lots. Flea market; animals to sell, buy, or trade. 937-728-6643 or www.lucasvilletradedays.com.
THROUGH SEP. 25 – Rise and Shine Farmers Market, 2135 Southgate Pkwy. (near Tractor Supply Co.), Cambridge, Fridays, 8 a.m.–noon. 740-680-1866 or find us on Facebook. MAY 9–10 – Chillicothe Trade Days, Ross Co. Fgds., 344 Fairgrounds Rd., Chillicothe. $5; free for kids 12 and under. Free parking on fairground lots. Flea market; animals to sell, buy, or trade. 937-272-2897 or www. chillicothetradedays.com.
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MAY 16–17 – Kansas: Point of Know Return Tour, Peoples Bank Theatre, 222 Putnam St., Marietta, Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 7 p.m. www.peoplesbanktheatre.com. MAY 22–24 – Feast of the Flowering Moon Festival, Yoctangee Park, Chillicothe, Fri./Sat. 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Free. A family-oriented event featuring Native American music, dancing, traders and exhibits, mountain-men encampment depicting life in the 19th century, arts and crafts show, entertainment, and food. www.feastofthefloweringmoon.org. MAY 22–25 – Oak Hill Festival of Flags, Aetna Park, 316 W. Main St., Oak Hill. Rides, crafts, food booths, contests and games, art and quilt show, children’s activities, and entertainment. The event wraps up with a pancake breakfast, a 5K run, and a car show. 740-682-9956 or www.oakhillfestivalofflags.org. MAY 23 – Guided Hike at Red Stone Farm, Pike County, beginning at 10 a.m. Join naturalist Vicki Solomon on a guided hike at the farm and the Arc of Appalachia’s 200-acre conservation easement. Space is limited and