JULY 

AN OLD-FASHIONED JULY 4TH CELEBRATION & PARADE
(Admission is free) 

• When: July 4 from 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

• Location: Hamilton, Ohio

• Phone: 513-863-1717

 “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.

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"ART WITH ATTITUDE"
(Admission:  Free to the public)

When:  July 5, 2010 from  10:00am - 5:00pm
Location:  Benham's Grove in Historic Downtown Centerville, Ohio
Phone: 937-433-5898
Website: http://www.americanafestival.org/Festival_Activities/art.htm

This is an old fashion celebration of our nation’s birthday. Over 70,000 people annually attend this one-day event. The festival's theme will be "We The People...Celebrating Our Freedom". The festival features a 5K family run a street fair with over 300 arts & crafts exhibitors, fine arts and food vendors and live entertainment all day. A 21-acre off-street park area is devoted to entertaining children and includes everything from pony rides and a water feature to a petting zoo and games. There is a 100+ unit street parade and a large classic & antique car and truck show. The day culminates with a spectacular fireworks display. Admission to all festival events is free and there is ample free parking both for the public and for vendors. 

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BIG BEND BLUES BASH    

• When: July 29-31, 2010

• Location: Pomeroy, Ohio

• Phone: 1-877-MEIGS-CO

• Web Site: www.pomeroyblues.org 

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, Main Event and Kids Activities.  Held on the banks of the mighty Ohio River, there is no better place to be for a little Blues, Brews, and BBQ! 

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CAR SHOW 

• When: July 3, 2010

• Where: Historic downtown Loudonville, Ohio

• Call: 1-877-2-MOHICAN or 419-994-4789

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.

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CHAGRIN VALLEY HUNTER JUMPER CLASSIC
General Admission Ticket prices are: Friday July 9 -Thursday, July 15 - free general admission Friday, July 16 through Saturday, July 17 - $5/adult, $3/senior and child 12 & under Sunday, July 18 - $10/adult, $5/senior and child 12 & under.

• When: July 9 - 18, 2010 (July 9-11 Opening Weekend  and July 14-18 Rated Show)
• Location: Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field in Moreland Hills, Ohio
• Phone: 330-903-9915

One of Northern Ohio’s summer highlights is the popular Hunter Jumper Classic, which is held at the Chagrin Valley’s picturesque Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field. More than 500 horses from 30 states and several foreign countries compete at the show. The non-profit event is synonymous with quality and representing its sponsors in the finest way possible.

The event is organized by the volunteers of the non-profit 501(c)(3) Chagrin Valley PHA Horse Show, Inc. and raises money for the Chagrin Valley PHA Endowment Fund and supports local charities  The Cleveland Grand Prix has historic significance in the equestrian world because the Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field is the site of our nation's first grand prix in 1965.In addition to three rings of exciting horse show jumping competition with top riders, the week-long show also features the following:

•                     Opening Weekend competition highlighting riders from Ohio and the region;

•                     Great shopping at the Boutiques & Treats area

•                     Youth Day seminars and hands-on activities for summer camps and youth organizations;

•                     World Champion Hunter Rider event

•                     International Hunter Derby Saturday evening

•                     Saturday’s Family Day

•                     Sunday’s Grand Prix show jumping in the Cleveland Grand Prix.

Special charity events will be held throughout the week. The Chagrin Valley PHA Endowment Fund will host 2 Benefit Cocktail Parties in the evening on Friday July 16 during the $10,000 Open Jumper Welcome Stake class and on Saturday July 17 during the $10,000 International Hunter Derby class. All proceeds go directly to the Endowment Fund which was established in 2005. 

Sunday July 18 features a casually elegant brunch and  an auction to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Tickets are $100 for adults ($65 tax-deductible) and $50 for children ($25 tax-deductible). Tickets include the brunch, refreshments, live music, all day general admission ticket and ringside tent/seating for the Grand Prix.

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COLUMBUS JAZZ AND RIB FEST

(Admission is Free)
 

• When: July 23 - 25, 2010

• Location: Columbus, Ohio (Downtown Riverfront)

• Phone: 614-645-7995

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.

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CRITERIUM BICYCLE RACE
Miamisburg’s Tour d’Burg
(Admission Free for spectators) 

Miamisburg’s Tour d’Burg
July 2010 date to be announced      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.

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CROOKSVILLE – ROSEVILLE POTTERY FESTIVAL
(Admission is Free)  

• When: July 2010 dates to be announced

• Location: 7327 Ceramic Road NE in Roseville, OH  43777

• Phone: 740-982-2712 or 740-704-0431 or 740-982-8064

This annual event features its plate breaking opening ceremony, pottery wheel demonstrations, pottery specific events and activities, contests, and vendors.

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GREAT MOHICAN INDIAN POW-WOW
(Admission: $8 adults, $4 Children, Pre School Free)

• When: July 9 - 11 and Sept.17 - 19, 2010

• Location: Mohican Reservation Camp & Festival Grounds at 23270 Wally Road in Loudonville,Ohio 44842

• Phone: 800-766-2267

• 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.

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HONORING OUR VETERANS POW WOW
(Admission: Veterans Admitted Free. Adults $2,  Children $1 up to age 10) 

• When: July 17 & 18, 2010

• Location: Waterford Fairgrounds in Waterford, Ohio on State Route 339

• Phone: 740-525-7588

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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HOWARD CHANDLER CHRISTY ART SHOW (outdoor)
(Admission is Free) 
 

• When:  (Always the last full weekend in July)

• Location: McConnelsville, Ohio At the "Grove" at 10th and Main St. (Rt.60)

• Phone: 740-962-5642 or 740-962-2489

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.

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LAGRANGE STREET POLISH FESTIVAL
(Admission: $4/person)

• When: July 9 - 11, 2010

• Location: LaGrange Street between Central and Mettler Streets in Toledo

• Phone: 419-255-8406 or 419-255-8406

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.

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LILYFEST
(Admission is Free) 

• Open: July 9 - 11, 2010

• Location: Hocking Hills

• Phone: 1-800-Hocking or e-mail auntbmayberryusa@greenapple.com or call 740-969-2873 or 740-385-9706

Master gardeners and Ohio Certified Naturalists will be available to answer questions.  Music features local musicians performing in a variety of Appalachian styles - instrumental and vocal.  Visit www.lilyfest.com for more information.

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MANSFIELD BIKE RALLY

• When: July 9-10, 2010

• Location: Downtown Mansfield

• Phone: 419-525-1300 or 800-642-8282

• Web: http://www.mansfieldbikerally.com

The 3^rd Annual rally in downtown Mansfield features live music, stunt shows, entertainment, Wheelie Dyno, Dyno Shoot-out, burn out pit, motorcycle parade from Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, bike show as well as leather, biker gear,

t-shirts and more!  If that’s not enough, there will be a beer garden, food from local downtown restaurants, and a variety of food concessions.

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ROCK N’RIBS

• When: July 15-17, 2010

• Location: North Central State College

• Phone: 419-525-1300 or 800-642-8282

The event will showcase performers from local bands, Motown and rock and roll greats.  Gates open at 5pm.  Teams of rib cookers from across the Unites States will be cooking ribs in an effort to win "Best Ribs", "Best Sauce" and "People's Choice" awards.

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LAKEWOOD ALIVE & WELL STREETWALK 

• When: July 17, 2010
• Location: Downtown Lakewood, Ohio
• Phone: 216-521-0655 

Celebrate active living in Downtown Lakewood! Over 30 organizations/businesses will provide demonstrations and opportunities for audience participation on closed Detroit Avenue: aerobics, square dancing, fencing, skateboarding, basketball, belly dancing, yoga, soccer and much, much more! At this family friendly festival, discover why our walkable city, with over 185 miles of sidewalks in 5.5 square miles, was named by Business Week as Ohio’s “Best Place to Raise Your Kids”. www.downtownlakewood.org.

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WILMINGTON ART & POTTERY FESTIVAL
(Admission $4.00 per adult, no charge for children under 12) 

• When: July 30 & 31, 2010

• Location: Roberts Centre, 123 Gano Rd., Wilmington, OH. 45177

• 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.

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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 10 & 11, 2010
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 10, 2010
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
(Adults:  $123.00., Teens (13-17 yrs.) $95.00, Children (6-12 yrs.) $85.00, Toddlers (5 & under) FREE)

• When: July 3 - 5, 2010

• Location: YMCA Camp Willson, 2732 Co. Rd. 11, Bellefontaine, OH  43311   

• Phone: 1-800-423-0427

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 with registration beginning at 10:00 am. It finishes after lunch. 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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