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CHUCK WAGON DINNER RIDES
at Bonnybrook Farms
(Admission: Adults $30 ~ Child 4 - 12 $17 ~ 3 & younger free ~ Group
Pricing for 15 or more.
Price inclusive of dinner, wagon ride and all activities)
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When: Saturdays, June, July,
August and Labor Day Weekend
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Location: (Map
It) 3779 State Route 132 in Clarksville, Ohio - 20 minutes east
of Kings Island
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Phone: 937-289-2500
(RESERVATIONS REQUIRED)
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Web:
www.BonnybrookFarms.com
A
Chuck Wagon Dinner Ride at Bonnybrook Farms offers a fun evening of
great food and camaraderie for families, friends and groups of all
sizes. Reservations required.
5:00
pm: Enjoy the outdoors and
some 'Fun on the Farm' activities, or just relax on the back porch and
watch the fun.
6:30
pm: When the dinner bell
rings, enjoy a barbecue meal of hickory smoked pulled pork and chicken
and farm fresh, locally grown salads and sides. Drinks are included
but BYOB if you'd like.
7:30
pm: After dinner, board the
wagon for a ride down an abandoned country road to Todd Fork Creek. At
the old chuck wagon, choose from fresh baked desserts then gather
'round the campfire. Kids of all ages can roast s'mores.
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Chuckwagon Dinner Rides
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LORENA STERNWHEELER
The Lorena Sternwheeler is moored at Zane’s Landing Park in downtown
Zanesville. The Lorena is available for public rides, lunch cruises,
dinner cruises, twilight cruises and private charters. The season
runs
June through October. Call today for a free brochure and the Lorena Sternwheeler Schedule.
Printout:
Lorena Sternwheeler
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CHALK ART FESTIVAL
(Admission is Free)
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When:
June 1, 2013 from 9am – 3pm
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Location:
(Map
It) Medina, Ohio at the
historic business district around the town square
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Phone:
330-952-0910
All chalk art will be created
between 9am-3pm, and judging will take place between 3-5pm. Main Street Medina
will provide the boards for professional and college students, as well as
pastels. High School students will work in pastels around the Square. Prizes
and awards will be given to the top three in each category, Professional,
College, and High School. Professional artists will be eligible to win one of
three gift certificates ($100, $75, $50) to local restaurants. College and High
School students will compete for gift certificates from $75 to $25. Following
the Festival, the boards will be displayed in storefronts throughout the
Historic District. In addition to the live chalk art demonstrations, children’s
activities, a farmer’s market, and fun for the whole family. The event will be
held rain or shine.
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Chalk
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LANCASTER OLD CAR
CLUB SPRING SWAP MEET
(Admission: $8.00 pre-registration / $10.00 registration at
gates. Registration Saturday is also good for Sunday. General admission –
free / parking on grounds $5.00)
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 When:
June 1 & 2, 2013 is the 50th annual
(usually the first full weekend in June)
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Location:
(Map
It) On the grounds of the Historic Fairfield
County Fairgrounds at 157 East Fair Avenue in Lancaster, Ohio 43130
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Phone:
740-862-0565
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Web Site:
www.lancasteroldcarclub.org
The
show is open to all makes and models including antiques, muscle cars,
rat rods, motorcycles, trucks, fire trucks, and many more. Cruise-in
is Saturday 1p-4p, Car Show is Sunday, judging starts at noon w/awards
given at 4pm. There are 25 classes with 3 Awards per class (top
three). Plus special awards, including club participation cash award
for most member participants. Swap Meet and Car Corral are all day
Saturday and Sunday with notary on site. Enjoy good food and
refreshments with our many food vendors located throughout the
grounds, as well as women’s world with their many crafts, antiques for
sale, 50/50 drawings both Sat/Sun. Sunday worship services.
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Lancaster Old Car Show
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STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
(Admission
is Free)
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When:
June
1 & 2, 2013 (Always held the
first full weekend in June)
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Location: (Map
It) Troy, Ohio
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Phone:
937-339-7714 or 937-339-8769
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Web Site:
http://gostrawberries.com/
Although there are other
strawberry festivals in Ohio and some that offer free admission, the Troy
Strawberry Festival is one of the best. Troy is proclaimed by locals to be the
Strawberry Capital of Ohio. The festival attracts more than 250,000 visitors.
Its featured attractions include a parade, bed races, car
show, arts and crafts, sporting events and children’s events. In addition, there are pie-eating
contests, kiddie tractor-pulls, tug-of-war, rubber duck race, Berry Special
Olympics, Big Wheel Races and a myriad of other activities.
Printout:
Strawberry Festival
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THE ENCAMPMENT
(Admission is Free)
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When: June 1 & 2, 2013 (7pm
- 8:30pm
Friday; 10am - 5:30pm Saturday; 10am - 3pm Sunday)
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Location: (Map
It) Century Village at Fryer Park
- 4185 Orders Rd. in Grove
City, OH 43123
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Phone: 800-539-0405
Relive the period from the American Revolution
through the Civil War. Troop encampment, field hospital, frontier life, one
room school, furnished log home, discharge of black power rifles, tomahawk toss,
live music from this period.
Printout: The
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When: June 7 & 8, 2013 from 4-10pm and 12-10 pm respectively
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Where:
(Map
It) JW
Denver Williams Memorial Park, Rombach Ave., Wilmington, OH 45177
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Phone:
877-428-4748
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Web Site:
www.bananasplitfestival.com
The fabulous
50's & 60's are celebrated at the nation's only Banana Split Festival in
Wilmington, Ohio. Enjoy two free rock 'n' roll
concerts, continuous entertainment, a cruise-in of classic cars, crafts and
collectibles, games, rides, unique food and of course Banana Splits!
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Banana Split Festival
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COLUMBUS ARTS FESTIVAL
(Admission
is Free)
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When: June
7 - 9, 2013 -
Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
and Sunday from 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
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Location:
(Map
It) Columbus, Ohio
(downtown riverfront)
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Phone: 614-224-2606
American Style
magazine had named this an
"essential festival." The Columbus Arts Festival
remains the welcome-to-summer event in Columbus, pairing the finest artists and
craftspeople with a medley of continuous entertainment including art activities,
musical performances, and food from Columbus' finest restaurants. Kids
will enjoy the Children's Art Activities
area, where there are numerous
fun-filled projects for them to do. In
addition, there are art activities for adults to enjoy, live music, community
stage performances and more.
Printout:
Columbus Arts Festival
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(Admission
is Free)
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When: June 7 - 9, 2013
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Location:
(Map
It) Coshocton
County Fairgrounds in Coshocton, Ohio
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Phone:
740-622-5411 or 800-338-4724
Originally called the Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Race, it changed its name to
reflect the more encompassing events that occur at this festival. Balloonists
from all over Ohio and Michigan come to show off their colorful aircrafts.
Balloon launches are held at dawn and dusk. And a “night glow” of balloons
occurs after dark. Balloonists take part in various events such as dropping
markers while in flight in attempt to hit a target on the ground. A
traditional hot air balloon race sanctioned by the North American Balloon
Association is also held during the festivities. Other activities include 5k
run, crafters, live music, carnival rides and more. Free Admission.
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Hot Air Balloon Festival
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 GOLD
WINGS & RIBS FESTIVAL
(Admission is Free)
The annual Gold Wings & Ribs Festival will be held along the river front area of
beautiful Pomeroy, Ohio. Pomeroy is nestled on the bank of the Ohio River in Meigs county. The festival is an area wide event and will provide tours of
several of the area’s great communities and attractions, as well as some of the
most beautiful country in the United States.
This year will
have the People’s Choice balloting, as well as a panel of judges to determine
the winner of the title of "Ohio's Best Ribs" and "Ohio's Best Wings." Be sure
to sample and vote for your favorites! Not everyone likes ribs, so if you don't
care for ribs that much, there will still be plenty of other food vendors
available to find the food that’s right for your.
Printout:
Gold Wings &
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PARK STREET FESTIVAL
 (Admission
is Free)
The start of summer is right around the corner, so kick off the summer
festival season with the annual Park Street Festival on Park Street in
the Arena District. Park Street Festival is a two-day event featuring
entertainment, arts & crafts, family fun, delicious food and great
music for all ages.
The festivities will begin on Friday at 5pm and continue through
Saturday evening with live music and special events. Whether you’re a
parent looking for a great way to spend an afternoon with your kids, a
food lover eager to taste an eclectic mix of the best food trucks &
carts in Columbus, or a music fan looking to hear great live music and
enjoy camaraderie among 20,000 friends, Park Street Festival is one
event that offers something for everyone.
Park Street Festival is proud to announce this year’s collaboration
with the Ronald McDonald House, and is honored to have Ronald McDonald
House Charities of Central Ohio (RMHC) as a charitable partner. For
over three decades, RMHC has provided a home-away-from-home to
families with seriously ill children, and are happy to contribute to
this meaningful cause.
“Park Street Festival is unlike any other summer event in Columbus,”
says event organizer Michael Gallicchio. “No matter their ages or
interests, Park Street Festival has something exciting for all
audiences, and it benefits a great cause. It's the festival to
be at this summer."
Park Street Festival is fun for the whole family, and the perfect way
to enjoy the start of summer. For
more information, visit
www.parkstreetfest.com or
www.twitter.com/ParkStreetFest, or
search Park StreetFest on Facebook.
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Park
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(Admission
is Free)
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When:
June 7 & 8, 2013 (Always the second weekend in June)
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Location:
(Map
It) downtown Harrod, Ohio
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Phone: 419-648-5091
Rudolph Foods Company and Harrod, Ohio offer the Pork Rind Heritage Festival annually. Yes, Pork Rind
Festival! If you want to see how many tasty ways you can prepare a pork rind,
eat fresh popped pork rinds or enjoy a hog roast, this festival is for you. It
also features a parade, live entertainment and crafts.
Printout:
Pork Rind Heritage Festival
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FORT ANCIENT CELEBRATION
(Admission $9.00 per adult and $6.00 per student)
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When:
June 8 & 9, 2013 from 11am
- 7pm and 11am - 6pm, respectively
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Where: (Map
It) Fort Ancient State Memorial, 6123 St Rt 350, Oregonia, Ohio 45054
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Phone: 800-283-8904 or 513-932-4421
Situated 245 feet on a bluff
top overlooking the Little Miami River, Fort Ancient is the premiere hilltop
enclosure consisting of 18,000 feet of earthen walls built 2,000 years ago by
the ancient ones during the Hopewell culture. The site offers a 9,000 sq ft.
exhibit area, 15,000sq ft reconstructed garden, and 3.5 miles of hiking trails.
Come for a day of
educational programming about American Indian Heritage. Up to one hundred
dancers, forty vendors, six presenters, and five drums will present information
on American Indian Heritage. Demonstrations and activities will be
throughout the entire weekend. Food will be served by the Warren County
Conservation Association. Storytelling, flute music, heritage discussions,
and Native spirituality will be presented.
Printout:
Fort Ancient
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OHIO VALLEY FRONTIER DAYS AT HISTORIC FORT
STEUBEN
(Admission: adults $3; youth $1; under age 6 free)
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When: June 8 & 9, 2013 from 10-6
and 11-5 respectively
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Location:
(Map
It) Steubenville, Ohio (120 South Third Street)
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Phone:
740-283-1787
Every year Historic Fort Steuben – a reconstructed 18th
century fort built on its original site overlooking the Ohio River – opens its
mighty wooden gates for 2 special days to reenactors, demonstrators, musicians,
dancers, storytellers, artists, crafters, and visitors of all ages for its
family-friendly Festival. Within the picket walls, the 1st American
Regiment sets up camp and demonstrates the boom of its cannon as well as the
daily life of the enlisted men who inhabited the Fort in 1787. Visitors
participate in games and contests, make crafts and join in activities that make
history come alive. Buildings are open for tours; Baron von Steuben teaches
military drill to young volunteers; Chief Logan tells his story while settlers
outside the walls provide insight into life on the Ohio frontier. Meet the
blacksmith, candle makers, woodworker, and others who demonstrate 18th
& 19th century skills. Crafts, food, animals, and music – including
the Governor’s Award for the Arts winner Steve Free – make this a weekend
the whole family will want to experience.
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Old Fort Steuben Festival
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BEXLEY HOUSE & GARDEN TOUR
(Tickets are $15 pre-purchased at
www.bexleywomen.org and $20 day of tour)
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When: June 9, 2013 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Location:
(Map
It) Columbus
School for Girls, 56 S. Columbia Ave., Bexley, Ohio
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Phone: 614-231-6518 or visit
www.bexleywomen.org
The annual Bexley House
& Garden Tour sponsored by Bexley Women’s Club showcases homes in the gracious
eastside suburb of Columbus. As you tour these beautiful homes and gardens, you
will agree with the tour’s theme, “There’s no place like home.”
Two Bexley BEAT busses will provide free transportation between homes. Biking is
encouraged; bike racks will be provided at the various homes on the tour. There
will also be ample, well-marked parking along the streets of each Tour home.
Profits from the tour fund the Bexley Women's Club Scholarship Program and
community and social service projects. Scholarship applications for college
students are encouraged. Please download application forms from our web site
www.bexleywomen.org.
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Bexley House & Garden Tour
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 YMCA SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES
Put a little excitement in your child’s summer! YMCA Camp Willson in
Bellefontaine, OH offers a wide variety of summer overnight camp
opportunities for children 7-17. Traditional camp with archery,
canoeing, arts & crafts, nature; and specialty camps with emphasis on
horseback riding, fishing, sports, teen trips or leadership programs
are several of the camps available. Call
1-800-423-0427 for a brochure or
visit
www.ymcacampwillson.org.
On Family Day your
family can have fun together while enjoying fishing & boating on our
40 acre lake, archery, air riflery, climbing our 25 ft. wall, hiking
on scenic trails, and limited horseback riding trail rides Put a
little excitement in your child’s summer! YMCA Camp Willson in
Bellefontaine, OH offers a wide variety of summer overnight camp
opportunities for children 7-17. Traditional camp with archery,
canoeing, arts & crafts, nature; and specialty camps with emphasis on
horseback riding, fishing, sports, teen trips or leadership programs
are several of the camps available. Call
1-800-423-0427 for a brochure or
visit
www.ymcacampwillson.org. On
Family Day your family can have fun together while enjoying fishing &
boating on our 40 acre lake, archery, air riflery, climbing our 25 ft.
wall, hiking on scenic trails, and limited horseback trail rides
($12)
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YMCA Camp Willson
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DENNISON RAILROAD FESTIVAL
(Admission is Free)
One
hundred miles from Columbus and Pittsburg, the small town of Dennison
holds its annual railroad festival in the Historic Depot Museum. The
Dennison Railroad was once one of the largest railroad shops and yards
in the country. All trains between St, Louis and New York stopped
there. Today the town of Dennison no longer sees train activity but
the six day Dennison Railroad Festival is held every year to celebrate
the town’s industrial history. Held around the Historic Railroad Depot
Museum and the Historic Street District, you can enjoy tasty food,
exciting games and rides, a train exhibit, tours and performances.
Visitors can also enjoy the annual parade and car show.
Printout:
Dennison RR Fest
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DEAN
MARTIN FESTIVAL
(Admission is free)
Join
hundreds of Dean Martin enthusiasts in his hometown at the annual celebration of
his life and achievements. Fans gather in
Steubenville,
Ohio, to enjoy performances by Dean Martin
impersonators, see Dino's hometown, and share memories.
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Dean Martin Festival
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 WASHBOARD
MUSIC FESTIVAL
(Free Admission - Free Kids Rides)
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When:
June 13 - 15, 2013: Thursday (5:00pm-10:00pm), and Friday - Saturday
(Noon - 11:00pm)
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Location: (Map
It) Logan, Ohio (Hocking Hills region)
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Phone:
740-380-3828 or 740-380-2752
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Web:
www.washboardmusicfestival.com
The Washboard
Music Festival is an annual extravaganza held in the streets of small town
America. The festival's focus is on celebrating the enduring role the
washboard has had on American music styles. This annual event provides
wholesome family entertainment. You can enjoy the foot-tappin' styles of
Dixieland Jazz, Jug Music, Celtic, Blues and Cagun Zydeco played by bands from
all around the country. In addition, you may enjoy great food, browse the
streets filled with quality craft vendors and enjoy the many special events,
including the festive Saturday evening parade. There's also a handmade quilt
show, washboard factory tours and street entertainers. For the kids,
there's a large area of FREE rides, games and live entertainment. ALL
entertainment is FREE and FUN! So, kick off the Ohio summer festival season by
visiting Ohio's Most Unique Music Festival. See ya there!
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Washboard Music Festival
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(Admission and parking are Free)
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When: June
14 - 16, 2013 (Fathers' Day Weekend)
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Location:
(Map
It) 3701 Veterans Memorial
Parkway (off Detroit rd) Avon Ohio
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Phone: 1-866-818-1116
The Avon
Heritage Duct Tape Festival returns showcasing duct tape in all forms including
art, sculptures, fashion and more. It will be a celebration of duct tape, its
enthusiasts, and its wacky and fun uses. The festival also honors the history
and heritage of the city that is proclaimed the “Duct Tape Capital” of the
world, home of Duck® brand duct tape, in Avon, Ohio. Rides, games and food will
be part of the celebration, along with a Saturday morning duct tape parade! The
festival, perfect for Father’s Day, features most dads’ favorite tool, but it's
fun for the whole family. For more information, call 866-818-1116 or visit
www.ducttapefestival.com.
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Duct Tape Festival
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COSHOCTON DULCIMER DAYS FESTIVAL
(Free Festival Admission, Free Parking)
Coshocton County has been the host of the longest running heritage music
festival in Ohio—Dulcimer Days. It is also the second oldest event of its
kind in the United States. As part of this nationally significant
Appalachian musical event, the Mid-East Regional Dulcimer Championships are held
and winning competitors at Coshocton's festival go on to compete in the national
competition. Visitors to the event will enjoy music vendors, artists' booths and
listening to traditional Appalachian music. Several music workshops will be held
throughout the weekend with a nominal charge of $15 each. Coshocton was again
named by Midwest Living magazine as 'One of the 100 top towns to visit.
All events take place within Roscoe Village, located just off US 36 in
Coshocton. Workshops are held in the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum, and in
classrooms at COTC (Central Ohio Technical College).
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Dulcimer Days
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(Admission
is Free)
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When: June
14 - 16, 2013 (Always Father’s Day Weekend)
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Location:
(Map
It) Vermilion,
Ohio at Victory Park
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Phone:
440-967-4477
This festive
event features a lighted boat parade on the river and a “Crazy Craft” boat race.
Pull up a lawn chair and make a day of it riverside and take in the sun and
“crazy crafts.” And if you get hungry, treat yourself to a Walleye or Perch
sandwich. Now doesn’t that sound yummy? Oh, and there’s plenty of activities,
entertainment and crafts too such as sand castle building contests and pageants.
This is a fun Father's Day weekend
event featuring a fishing contest, games, vendors and Lake Erie perch. An
outdoor marketplace with unique items for sale is also available.
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Festival of Fish
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Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum
RAILROAD FESTIVAL AND TRAIN MEET
Admission: $3.00 - adults and free for children younger than 12
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 When:
June 15, 2013 from 10:00 am -
3:00 pm
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Location:
(Map
It)
Bradford High School - Main Venue, 640 Railroad Avenue, Bradford OH 45308
Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum - Corner of Main & Miami, Bradford OH 45308
Historic BF Tower - Main St., Bradford OH 45308
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Phone: 937-423-1898 or 937-448-6211 (space or
information)
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Web Site:
www.bradfordrrmuseum.org
The Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum Festival & Train Meet features train layouts,
model train & historical train vendors, children's activities, entertainment, a
garden train exhibit, speakers, workshops, demonstrations & delicious food. The
Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum dedicates this festival to the preservation of
Bradford & southwestern Ohio railroad heritage. The railroad was once a
significant part of Bradford's economy, employing many who manned the trains,
worked in the switching yards and in the roundhouse where steam locomotives were
kept and maintained between runs.
The museum has restored Bradford's former Pennsylvania Railroad BF interlocking
tower and opened a museum in the former bank building. The main location for
the festival will be at The Bradford Schools. The museum, tower, and school
will contain photographic and physical displays that will allow the visitor to
take a walk back through Bradford's railroad history. The RR Festival is
located at three venues in Bradford OH; there is transportation provided. In
addition, two other locations within 2 miles of Bradford will be open with
major model train and antique historical artifacts! The museum Gift Shoppe will
be open and feature a number of train paraphernalia and Cat’s Meow figurines of
historical train locations.
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RR Festival
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EARTH ANGEL SUPER CRUISE IN
(Admission is Free)
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When: June 15, 2013 from 10am - 9pm (Usually the 3rd Saturday in June)
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Location: (Map
It) Lancaster, Ohio
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Phone:
740-654-5929
When you visit this festival you won’t just be having a good time, but
you’ll be helping a good cause. Earth Angel Foundation of Ohio holds
an annual fair to help send fatally ill children and their families on
a dream vacation and giving these kids a chance to have fun. The
fairgrounds put on car, motorcycle, and tractor shows. It even has
concerts from different bands each year along with raffles and food.
All the proceeds from the festival help the Earth Angel Foundation of
Ohio. Join these kids and their families, by supporting a noble cause
while having an exciting time.
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Earth Angel
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LAVENDER EARTHSHIP FESTIVAL
(FREE admission, FREE parking, Fees apply for Adult workshops and U~PICK)
Experience the
overwhelming beauty of two acres of Organic lavender. Pick your own
lavender bundles from 11 different varieties, and wander over to the
educational Earthship and Lavender tours to see what’s new for the
farm. There will be plenty of lavender food, lavender lemonade, unique
vendors, and handmade creations. RSVP to attend the Lavender Wreath
and dream-catcher workshops. Ready to relax? Imagine purple lavender
buds at eye shot during a pose at “Yoga in the field” class.
Interested in the most relaxing part of the day? Stop over for a chair
massage in the shaded lavender field. Don’t forget to bring the
children for some awesome activities including custom face painting,
petting zoo, hula hooping, live music and more!
Ohio
Earthship Project tours will be held year round. Learn the concepts of
the Earthship and how recycled materials can be used to build an
efficient, self sustaining home. Tire foundation, bottled walls, can
walls and a whole lot of dirt go a long way towards building a durable
structure. Have you visited an Earthship? Well now is your chance to
see for yourself how this farm family turns this into reality.
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Lavender Fest
SIMPLY SLAVIC
(Admission is Free)
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When: June 15, 2013 from Noon- 11pm
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Location: (Map
It) Federal Plaza East, Downtown Youngstown
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Phone: 330-503-9874 or
330-503-9874
Simply Slavic is a downtown festival created specifically to celebrate
the rich traditions of Youngstown’s diverse Eastern European
community. It will include live music, Polish, Slovak, Carpatho-Rusyn
and Ukrainian folk dance performances, home-made food, children’s
learning areas, educational exhibits and an ethnic marketplace with
crafts and folk art. Especially unique to the event will be an
Ecumenical Prayer Blessing and Parade of Flags with representatives
from a variety of faiths and parishes; a Slavic Beer Garden featuring
a tasting “flight” of unique imports; a Baking Contest where amateurs
and professionals alike can compete to be the Kolachi Queen/King, and;
a Euro Disco showcasing modern Eastern European dance music.
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Simply Slavic
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LONDON STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
(Admission is Free)
Looking to have a “berry” good time? The London Strawberry Festival
located in the historical city of downtown London has plenty of
special activities for all visitors. There are games, rides, contests,
and crafts for kids. Free nightly entertainment, contests, and a
parade are sure to be fun had by all. The festival even has a kiddie
tractor pull and pageants. Or try some strawberry flavored sweets and
treats that give this festival its unique twist. Explore all that the
London Strawberry Festival has to offer at this yummy celebration.
Printout:
Strawberry Fest
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MARIA STEIN COUNTRY FEST
 (Admission
and parking are Free)
This is a family
festival with all free entertainment featuring The Flying Pages, a
family flying trapeze act. The Flying Pages have performed around the
world in all the famous circuses and will entertain all ages with
their death defying feats. Also appearing throughout the weekend are
the Country Fest Tractor Square Dancers. Imagine 8 tractors driving
in 3rd gear "dancing" to all the familiar square dances in an arena.
Her & Kings County will be performing, as well as, a wide variety of
other musical entertainment. There are several competitive events for
all ages, a craft show, chainsaw carving and auction, a sand artist,
tractor pulls, go-kart and a wide variety of foods, and much, much
more. The festival has free admission, free parking, and all
entertainment is free.
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Maria Stein Country Fest
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CY YOUNG DAYS
(Admission is Free)
The Cy
Young Days celebrates the exhilarating, enjoyable game of baseball and
an Ohioan named Cy Young -- perhaps the greatest pitcher of all-time. He lived over 100
years ago. Today, the greatest professional pitching honor is to win
the Cy Young Award. This festival honors him and his love for his game. A
special guest, usually a retired ballplayer or past Cy Young award
winner, signs autographs and is honored as the Grand Parade Marshall. Some
of the proceeds from Cy Young Days will benefit the Cy Young Youth
League, a baseball and softball league for hundreds of kids.
Printout:
Cy Young
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GENE AUTRY DAYS
(Admission: $5 per person, children under 12 are free and parking is
free)
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When:
June 22 & 23, 2013 (always the 4th weekend in June). Hours are
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Location:
(Map
It) Hardin County Fairgrounds community building, located south of
Kenton Ohio on C.R. 140 between S.R. 31 and US 68.
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Phone:
419-673-4131
The Annual Gene Autry Days is a Celebration in honor of The Singing
Cowboy (1907-2007.)
Gene Autry came to visit the Kenton Hardware Company, where the Gene
Autry Repeating Cap Pistol was manufactured.
The show features dealers from several states with over 70 tables of
cap guns, old toys and western memorabilia, including Gene Autry items
& cap guns. Non-stop entertainment will be provided by Les Gilliam,
Call of the West, Paul Belanger, Miss Devon and the Outlaw, Kristyn
Harris, and John Buttram.
The Ohio State Championship Fast Draw Match, Breakfast with Jessie the
Yodelin’ Cowgirl, Lasso up Cancer 5k, Chicken BBQ and a western
Look-a-Like contest are other highlights of the show. Visitors will
also enjoy the mural and park in downtown Kenton commemorating the
history of Mr. Autry with the Kenton Hardware Company and the cap
guns.
Printout:
Gene
Autry Days
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CRITERIUM BICYCLE RACE
Miamisburg Tour
d’Burg
(Admission Free for spectators)
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When:
June 23, 2013 (Usually the 3rd Sunday in June) from 8am - 5pm
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Location: (Map
It) Miamisburg, Ohio
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Phone: 614-529-4268 or 937-304-7270
Criterium or “crit” bicycle races are run on downtown city streets with hairpin
turns over a short distance. This means spectators can get up close and personal
to the action and see spectacular wipeouts. Crashes are pretty common in
criterium races because dozens of racers frequently pack together as they cruise
at 30 MPH or faster allowing only the most agile and experienced to navigate
through successfully. This is one of the reasons why this form of bicycle racing
has fast become an American favorite. Cyclists enjoy the challenging track
conditions and crowds love the action…and crashes. Thankfully, most mishaps
result in nothing more than road rash.
The thrill of the criteriums is only part of the draw to this historic
downtown. All shopkeepers will be keeping their stores open, restaurants will
be serving folks day and night and food vendors will be at the events. Other
activities surrounding the events include family fun rides, children’s
activities, BMX demonstrations, and even a rock wall to climb.
Printout:
Crit Race
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GARRETTSVILLE SUMMERFEST
(Admission is Free)
Home to
the largest summer festival in Portage County, the Garrettsville
Summerfest is jam-packed with fun activities for you and your family.
Relax and enjoy some live entertainment, celebrate summer with Ohio’s
largest tractor parade, or check out some of Summerfest’s exciting car
and bike shows. New this year is a Flower and Garden show and a 5k
run/ 1 Mile Fun Walk. From a the Cornhole Tournament to the Hamburger
Eating Contest to the Adult Canoe Race, this three day extravaganza at
Garrettsville Summerfest has something for everyone.
Printout:
Garrettsville Summerfest
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A celebration of the ethnic diversity, and
the religious and cultural heritage of the "International City."
The spotlight Nationality is different each year. The festival and
bazaar runs Friday thru Sunday where more than 40 nationalities are
represented with ethnic foods, pastries, crafts, and non-stop
entertainment. The festival also features a kids area full of rides
and educational fun. The International Queen will be chosen during
Thursday nights pageant which features our princesses representing
their nationalities. The International parade takes place on Sunday.
Printout:
International Festival
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 HISTORIC HOME & GARDEN TOUR
(Admission: $12)
The Champaign County Preservation Alliance presents the Annual
Historic Home and Garden tour in Urbana, Ohio. Enjoy a summertime
tour of fascinating historic homes and beautiful gardens.
Entertainment, food and craft sales and demonstrations along with a
free shuttle are all part of the package!
Printout:
Historic Home and Garden Tour
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