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The annual AAFRO (African-Americans for the Respect of Others) Festival is one of
the biggest festivals in Ohio. The festival promotes diversity
and family unity. The AAFRO Festival is an interpersonal tool that provides an
opportunity to help each culture celebrate its beauty, uniqueness, and
contributions to today's society and bring them all into the Iron Castle. The
AAFRO Festival will have two days of events, featuring an
Underground Railroad tour, recreational activities and performances, guest speakers
and workshops.
Printout:
AAFRO Festival
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“A Slice of Hometown America” begins with one of Ohio’s most
impressive Fourth of July parades featuring over a hundred floats, marching
bands, organization representatives and prominent citizens. Meanwhile, “A Taste
of Hamilton” offers delicious food samplings from area restaurants. Afterward,
live vocal and band concerts are staged throughout the day on the Courthouse
Green, along with face-painting and clowns for the kids. And at dusk, a rousing
Rozzi fireworks display takes place over the Great Miami River, thus presenting
a glorious patriotic finish to a full day of fun. Visitors are welcome.
Printout:
Old-fashioned 4th of July
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 "ART
WITH ATTITUDE"
(Admission: Free to the public)
When: July 4, 2009 from 10:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Benham's Grove in Historic Downtown Centerville, Ohio
Phone: 937-433-0794
Website:
http://www.americanafestival.org/Festival_Activities/art.htm
This is not your mother's art festival! See the Art of ...EVERYTHING from the
visual and performing to the culinary arts and the art of interior design and
everything in between. Free classes and demonstrations will be held a artists
booths as well as in the house. Over 70,000 people attend this one-day event.
Don't miss this one of a kind arts festival.
This is part of the Centerville-Washington Township Americana Festival
(celebrating its 36th year) and features an arts and crafts street fair,
children's activities, auto show, lots of food and entertainment throughout the
day and a huge fireworks display at night.
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 BIG
BEND BLUES BASH
Over the past
few years, the "Big Bend Blues Bash" has become the premiere festival of
Southeast Ohio. This year, three big days, including an Acoustic Night, Blues
Competition, and Kids Activities are on 4 different stages. The 'Bash' is
actually a fundraiser, helping pay for itself and the free "Rhythm on the River"
shows by charging admission for some shows. The fee is nominal and there is no
better place to be for a little Blues, Brews, and BBQ!
Printout:
Big Bend
Blues Bash
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CAR SHOW
Rated #1 in the best downtown events in 2008 by Cruisn Times Magazine.
Enjoy more than 500 cars that will come rolling into town for the day. Listen to
the "Back by Popular Demand" Remember When Band! It's a great event for the
whole family! Visit the downtown shops and restaurants.
Printout:
Loudonville Mohican Car Show
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CHAGRIN VALLEY HUNTER JUMPER CLASSIC
Friday July 10th
$10,000 Welcome Stake Benefit Cocktail party
5:00 pm
Class not to start before 5:30 pm
Individual Ticket price $100.00
($75 tax deductible)
Saturday
July 11th
$10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby
Benefit Dinner party
5:30 pm
Class to start not before 5:30 pm
Individual ticket price $200
($125 tax deductible)
All
monies raised by these two events go directly into the endowment fund of the
Chagrin Valley PHA Horse Show, Inc.. Your participation will make you a
contributor to the endowment fund. Events are rain or shine and will be held in
the main pavilion.
Call
440-338-5085 for more information or to make reservations. Advance payment
required.
Make
checks payable to CVPHA or credit card payments are accepted
The
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Leap, Live and Support for a Cure
Sunday,
July 12th from 11am-4pm
Tickets include all-day show admission, a delicious brunch and refreshments and
ringside pavilion/shade seating for the Grand Prix Competition.
For more
information, please contact Lorie Tobik at 216-910-1220 or email lorie.tobik@LLS.org
Printout:
Jumper Classic
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(Admission
is Free)
Fire up your taste buds with award winning ribs from all
around the country and then
go from hot ribs to cool
jazz at this smoke’n summertime traditional event. It is definitely a popular
attraction as 500-700 thousand people flock to the aroma of tasty sauce and the
sound of tasty-tunes. Live music is provided by nationally known artists and
headlining local performers featured on two stages.
Printout:
Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest
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CRITERIUM BICYCLE RACE
Miamisburg’s Tour
d’Burg
(Admission Free for spectators)
Miamisburg’s Tour
d’Burg
July 19, 2009 from 8am - 5pm
For more information about Miamisburg’s Tour d’Burg,
call 614-529-4268 or visit
www.myburg.com. The web site provides
detailed information about racing classes, starting times, distance, awards,
etc.
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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CROOKSVILLE – ROSEVILLE
POTTERY FESTIVAL
(Admission is Free)
This
annual event features pottery demonstrations, blacksmithing jewelry making,
woodcarving, quilting, rug making, basket weaving, etc. Artwork is from all
over Ohio. The event also has food, games, entertainment and a car show.
Printout:
Crooksville-Roseville Pottery Festival
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DUBLIN IRISH FESTIVAL
(Admission: Adults $8 - $10, Seniors $8, and Children are Free)
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Open: July 31 - August 2, 2009
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Location:
Coffman Park, 5200 Emerald Parkway in Dublin, OH
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Phone:
614-410-4545
It’s been named “….one of the biggest and best festivals in the country” by
Chicago’s Irish American News and a “Top 100 Event in North America” by
the American Bus Association (for 2005). It draws around 90,000 visitors from
across the globe. Set on 20 rolling acres, the event features more than 60
musical acts from the
U.S. and
Ireland performing music
on eight stages (from Celtic rock to traditional ballads). Three cultural
stages feature storytelling, folklore, music and hands-on workshops. Visitors
can discover
Ireland’s
traditional instruments while learning to play the fiddle or tin whistle …or… be
transported back into Irish history when they visit a 10th Century
Irish village—a time when Irish hero Brian Boru chased the Danes out of the
Emerald Isle. Irish dancers compete in the Columbus Feis—a competition that
attracts 1,300 of the nation’s best Ceili dancers. Visitors can watch sheep
herding demonstrations, explore their genealogy, shop the Emerald Isle for
imported good, attend a Gaelic mass, learn to make a proper scone or sample an
endless variety of Irish food and drink.
Printout:
Dublin Irish Festival
 GREAT
MOHICAN INDIAN POW-WOW
(Admission:
$8 adults, $4 Children, Pre
School Free)
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When: July 10 - 12, 2009 &
Sept. 18 - 20, 2009 from 10AM - 7 PM
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Location: Mohican Reservation
Camp & Festival Grounds at 23270 Wally Road in Loudonville,Ohio 44842
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Phone: 800-766-2267
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Web:
www.mohicanpowwow.com
A Top 100 Event in USA by the
ABA.
Learn Native Culture & Lifestyle.Fellowship & Competition.
Enjoy Native Foods, Music, Storytelling, Demos and much more...
Experience Dance & Drum Competitions and over 40 Top Artisans, Craftsmen &
Traders.
Held Rain or Shine with the Public Welcome w/ Free Parking.
Printout:
Great Mohican Indian Pow-Wow
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HONORING OUR VETERANS POW WOW
(Admission: Veterans Admitted Free. Adults $2, Children $1 up to age
10)
This event will feature intertribal Native American
dancing, with dancers in full regalia, and at least two Native American drumming
groups. It also features a Native American flute player, Flint Knappers, more
than 20 vendors with hand-made only items, traditional Native American food,
candy dances for children, and much more. The public is invited to enter the
circle and experience firsthand – dancing at a Native American Pow Wow. It is a
wholesome event for the entire family. Learn about the Native American culture
and enjoy the family fun as well.
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When: July
25-26, 2009 (Always the last full weekend in July)
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Location: McConnelsville, Ohio At the
"Grove" at 10th and Main St. (Rt.60)
All art
mediums welcome. Amateur and Prof. (Non-juried.) $ entry fee. Food,
music, parking, free to the public. Saturday registration
is 7:30-10:30.
Judging begins 11am Saturday. Art auction 2pm Sunday, and awards ceremony
at 4 pm (Cash and ribbon awards given). Howard
Chandler Christy was a world famous illustrator of the early 1900's born in
Morgan County near McConnelsville, Ohio. Christy 's well known works include the
painting of the "Greenville Treaty", "Signing of US. Constitution," Naval
recruitment posters, and the "Christy Girls." Join us under the trees.
Printout:
Howard Chandler Christy Art Show
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INGENUITY FESTIVAL OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY
(Much of it is FREE,
but unlimited access to performances and exhibits is $10)
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When: July 10 - 12, 2009 and also September 26, 2009
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Where:
Throughout downtown Cleveland, Ohio
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Phone: 216-589-9444
Cleveland is filled with ingenuity and art when more than 70 organizations and
about 1,000 arts and technology groups come together for the unique festival
that is celebrated throughout downtown Cleveland’s streets, alleys and
performance venues. It has Opera in the Alley, fireworks, piano competitions,
virtual entertainment, and many amazing, innovative and bizarre acts and
exhibits.
Printout:
Ingenuity Festival of Art and Technology
(Admission:
$3/person)
See a city street transform
into an authentic ethnic festival celebrating its Polish community’s culture and
traditions. Polka dancing and music are provided. In addition, there are plenty
of children’s activities rides, crafts, polka contest and plenty of ethnic food.
Printout:
LaGrange Street Polish Festival
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LILYFEST
(Admission is Free)
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Open: July 10 - 12, 2009
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Location: Bishop
Gardens, 13200 Little Cola Road in Rockbridge, OH
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Phone: 740-385-9706 or 1-800-Hocking
or
e-mail
auntbmayberryusa@greenapple.com
This
festival will hold over 60 local artists displaying and selling their work. The
event is held on 3 acres of professionally designed gardens, ponds, and
sculptures and will have professional horticulturists selling plants. The event
will also feature musical entertainment in the form of bagpipers, dulcimers
country, and Appalachian musicians.
Printout:
LillyFest
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 WALK+ROLL™
LAKEWOOD
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When: July 18, 2009
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Location: Downtown Lakewood to Lakefront Park in
Lakewood, OH 44107
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Phone: 216-521-0655
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Website:
www.mainstreetlakewood.org
Walk+Roll™ raises awareness of Lakewood parks and green spaces, the culture and
history of the community, and encourages healthy, active lifestyles.
Join the fun and celebrate Lakewood’s walkability and its finest assets: a
vibrant downtown, historic architecture and a spectacular Lake Erie park.
Two-miles of streets in the heart of the urban community will be closed for
walking, running, strolling, bicycling, blading and socializing. Programming
includes tumbling, dancing, aerobics, yoga, a bike rodeo, skateboard
demonstrations and more. All activities are free and will take place on the
streets or in Lakewood Park. Visitors will have the opportunity to join
“classes” on an impromptu basis. This is a progressive and unique event for
health, environmental and community-minded Ohioans.
With more than 185 miles of sidewalks within 5.5 sq miles, Lakewood is
considered by many to be Ohio’s most walkable city. Visit the nation’s #1
library, walk or bike down to the lakefront, note the beautiful homes and return
for dinner in the downtown district. Come experience wonderful, walkable,
Lakewood on July 19th!
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WILMINGTON
ART & POTTERY FESTIVAL
(Admission $4.00 per adult, no charge for children under 12)
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When: July 31 - August 1, 2009
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Location: Roberts Centre, 123 Gano Rd., Wilmington, OH.
45177
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Phone: (937) 382-6442
Artists from near and far converge on the Roberts
Convention Centre for a two-day event specializing in high quality art and
pottery. See hand thrown pottery, glassware, one-of-a-kind jewelry, wall art,
and the list goes on and on. This is not a craft show, but instead delivers
quality art items created for many purposes, from functional to ornamental.
Printout:
Wilmington Art & Pottery Festival
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 YOUNGSTOWN
SUMMER
FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
and FORTE ON THE 50~MUSIC AND FIREWORKS
Summer Festival of
the Arts
(Admission is Free)
When: July 11 & 12, 2009
Location: Youngstown Ohio at Youngstown State University
Phone: 330-941-2307
Web:
www.ysu.edu/sfa
The Summer Festival of the Arts at Youngstown State
University in Youngstown, Ohio is a true celebration of the visual and
performing arts. Welcoming over 60 local, regional and national artists, the
event draws over 15,000 people to the park-like campus. In addition to the
artists’ marketplace, dozens of music, theater and dance performances occur and
activities are planned by local museums and churches. An ethnic fair, 5K run and
children’s activities add to the excitement of this two-day event. Admission and
parking are free to the Summer Festival of the Arts. More information is
available at
www.ysu.edu/sfa.
and Forte on the 50~Music and Fireworks
(Tickets are available by calling 330-941-7170 or logging on to
www.ysu.edu/forte)
When: July 11, 2009
Location: Youngstown Ohio at Youngstown State University
Phone: 330-941-7170
Web:
www.ysu.edu/forte
The mid-point of the
festival brings Forte on the Fifty to the campus on Saturday evening, complete with
entertainment and spectacular fireworks display. This
event is held at the University’s football stadium and features general
admission and premium field seating.
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 YMCA
JULY 4TH FAMILY CAMP
(Admission: Adults - $123, Teens (13-17)
- $95, Children (6-12) - $85, Toddlers (0-5) – Free. $35 Program
membership fee if not a member of a YMCA)
Come join a weekend of
great activities and time to get away with family and friends. Each family will
have their own cabin (that holds up to 14 people) to relax and unwind from the
daily routine. Activities begin on Friday, July 3 with registration beginning at
10:00 am. It finishes after lunch on Sunday, July 5. During the weekend, you and
your family have your choice of activities, day and evening: swimming, boating,
canoeing, fishing, horseback riding*, crafts, archery, climbing wall, riflery,
hiking, tennis, basketball, euchre, shuffleboard, ping pong, tennis, songs
around the campfire, and skits. Single parent families are encouraged to attend.
Costs include all food, lodging, and programs, except horseback riding.
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