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JULY
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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 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
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!
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
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.
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When:
July 9 - 18, 2010 (July 9-11 Opening Weekend and July 14-18 Rated Show)
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Location: Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field in Moreland Hills, Ohio
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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:
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Opening Weekend competition highlighting riders from Ohio and the region;
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Great shopping at the Boutiques & Treats area
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Youth Day seminars and hands-on activities for summer camps and youth
organizations;
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World Champion Hunter Rider event
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International Hunter Derby Saturday evening
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Saturday’s Family Day
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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.
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 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.
Printout:
Crit Race
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CROOKSVILLE – ROSEVILLE
POTTERY FESTIVAL
(Admission is Free)
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When: July 2010 dates to be announced
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Location: 7327 Ceramic Road NE in Roseville, OH
43777
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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.
Printout:
Crooksville-Roseville Pottery Festival
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The annual festival is one of the biggest festivals in
Ohio. The festival promotes diversity and family unity. It's 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
festival features an
Underground Railroad tour, recreational activities and performances, guest speakers
and workshops.
Printout:
FCII Festival
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GREAT
MOHICAN INDIAN POW-WOW
(Admission:
$8 adults, $4 Children, Pre
School Free)
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When: July
9 - 11 and Sept.17 -
19, 2010
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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: (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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LAGRANGE STREET POLISH FESTIVAL
(Admission:
$4/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)
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.
Printout:
LillyFest
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MANSFIELD BIKE RALLY
The 3rd
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
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
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When: July
17,
2010
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Location: Downtown Lakewood, Ohio
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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)
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 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)
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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