FEBRUARY

MA & PA's HORSE-DRAWN SLEIGH RIDES
(Adults $20.00, Seniors $18.00, Children ages 11-16 $10, ages 5-10 $5, age 4 and younger are free) 

• When: Annually from December 1 through the end of February

• Where: Main Market Road, (State Route 422), Troy Township, Ohio

• Phone: 440-548-5521 

How does "Dashing through the snow in a one horse open sleigh" sound?  The excursion begins at Ma and Pa's 1820's log cabin where you will find various rustic items such as chainsaw carved bears, log furniture, hunting, fishing, and everything for the rustic home. Then out into the woods one of their draft horses will pull one of two old fashioned sleighs, wandering out into an open field where, during the evening rides, the horses often stop so that guests can gaze up into the star filled sky. When the trip has ended, visitors are welcomed back to the cabin for hot chocolate or maple coffee and cookies baked by Ma herself!
 

VALENTINE RE-MAILING PROGRAM FROM LOVELAND
(Special stamping is free; must apply proper postage to envelopes) 

• When:  January 1st through February 14th

• Location:  Loveland Area Chamber of Commerce in Loveland, Ohio

• Phone:  513-683-1544

Send your Valentines stamped with a romantic cachet and postmark from Loveland, Ohio.  Prepare your Valentines, affixing proper postage, address, and return address, and include them in a larger envelope addressed to:  The Valentine Lady, 442 West Loveland Ave., Loveland, OH  45140.   

All of the Valentine Ladies, past and present, members of the sweetheart court, and Loveland Area Chamber of Commerce staff members, will affix the special cachet bearing our signature slogan, "There is nothing in this world so sweet as love."  After the special cachet is stamped upon the Valentine envelopes, they are taken to the Loveland Post Office where they are hand canceled bearing the passionate postmark from Loveland, OH.  Please don't wait until February to send your Valentines!  For more information please visit www.lovelandchamber.org.

CHOCOLATE IS FOR LOVERS WINE TRAIL
(Admission: $45/Couple, $35/Single) 

• When: February 5, 6, 12, 13, 2010

• Locations: Wineries from Cleveland to Conneaut

•  Phone: 800-227-6972

Celebrate your winter with a wine and chocolate themed self-driving tour along the Vines & Wines Wine Trail. Enjoy mouthwatering chocolates and wine samples at each stop of the trail. Each trail participant will receive a wine glass. Please visit our website, www.OhioWines.org, for more information and a list of participating wineries. Participants must be 21 or older and tickets are nonrefundable.
 

ARCTIC ICE FESTIVAL
(Admission: Most activities free, $1/Maritime Museum, $5/Underground Railroad Trolley Tour, $1/ice skating program) 

• When: February 6 & 7, 2010

• Location: Sandusky Maritime Museum, Sandusky Sailing Club, Erie County Senior Center in Downtown Sandusky, Ohio

• Phone: 419-627-5986

Lake Erie in the winter? Bring your family for a fun and educational weekend of winter activities! Events include ice sculptures by Olympic Gold Medal winner and National Champion ice carver, Aaron Costic, plus ice carving demonstrations, ice boat races, guest speakers, soup cook-off, Underground Railroad Tours, "Take a Hike" with Erie MetroParks at Mills Creek Golf Course, and much more! Some events are weather-permitting. For more information, call 419-627-5986.

ICE FESTIVAL in  Medina
(Admission is Free)  

• When: February 12 - 15, 2010
• Location: Medina, Ohio’s public square
• Phone: 440-717-1940

Brrrrr. If you have “cabin fever” and want to spend some time outside in the middle of a northeast Ohio winter, you need to stop in the historic town square in Medina, Ohio for their annual Ice Festival. There, you will see a small downtown seemingly from Norman Rockwell painting. Even more, you will see beautiful artwork made from ice as carvers compete in crafting ice sculptures. Don’t worry, there are plenty of nice little shops to duck in and warm up a bit. 

Printout: Medina Ice Festival
 

NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN GATHERING
(Admission is $5.00 for Adults and $3.00 for Children) 

• When:  Saturday, February 21, 2009.  Doors open at 10:00 a.m.;  Dancing starts at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2009.  Doors open at 10:00 a.m.;  Dancing starts at 1:00 p.m.

• Where:  UAW Hall, 1440 Bellefontaine Ave., Lima, OH  45804

• Phone:  513-398-7441 

The Native American Indian Gathering (also known as the Native American Powwow) will feature Indians dancing in full regalia!  The programs bring Native American educators, scholars, Tribal members, and dancers from all over the United States and Canada into the local community to provide a “hands on” experience with the Native ways and culture. The public is invited to this family-oriented and educational event with Native food, arts & crafts and entertainment. 

CABIN FEVER ARTS FESTIVAL
(Admission: free, donations welcome) 

• When: Last Saturday every February (February 27, 2010 from 10am - 5pm)

• Location: Appalachian Gateway Center on the south campus of Southern State Community College,
  12681 US Route 62, Sardinia, OH 45171 

• Phone: 937-587-2394  or 937-603-3128

Got Cabin Fever?  Here's a cure. This will be the perfect event for the individual or entire family looking for a great excuse to get out of the house!  The festival will feature the presentation and sale of fine arts and crafts from members of the Appalachian Artisans Guild and several juried guest artists.  Stained glass, wood furniture, Shaker boxes, wooden toys, watercolors, ceramics and lavender gifts are just a few of the creative pieces that will be available from over 25 artists. The festival will feature several local musicians playing live, traditional music.  A new menu of tasty Appalachian style food will be available throughout the day.  In addition, door prizes, donated by the artist participants, will be awarded!

Printout: Cabin Fever Arts Festival