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(Admission
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When:
September 3 - 5, 2010 (Always Labor Day Weekend)
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Location: Winchester,
Ohio
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Phone: 937-695-0950
Yes, this festival has
caramel galore and a whole lot more. There is a parade, live Nashville
entertainment and a children’s show. In addition, don’t miss the culinary
auction, baby contest, games, crafts and rides.
Printout:
Winchester Caramel Festival
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DAY OUT WITH THOMAS
A Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad presentation
(Admission $16 All Tickets;
Under 2 Free)
- When: September
10-12 & 17-19, 2010
Train rides run every 45 minutes from 9:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
- Where:
Lebanon Station 127 South Mechanic
St. in Lebanon, OH 45036
- Phone: 513-933-8022
Day Out With Thomas returns to
the Lebanon Mason & Monroe Railroad
in Lebanon, Ohio. Join the LM&M train
crew again, or for the first time, and enjoy a celebration of Thomas and Friends
that includes a train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine. This fun-filled family
event is sure to engineer miles of smiles for every guest. Parents, grandparents
and siblings join their aspiring young engineers in sharing the Day Out With
Thomas experience. The event features a variety of Thomas & Friends themed
entertainment for the entire family.
Printout:
Day Out With Thomas
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 YMCA LABOR DAY FAMILY GETAWAY CAMP
YMCA Camp Willson, located in
Bellefontaine, OH, is the perfect place to share time with your family! The
weekend is filled with exciting and relaxing activities. Campfires, boating,
great food, wall climbing, hiking, horseback riding, great meals and so much
more. $123/adults, $ 95 /teens 13-17 yrs, $8 5 /child 6-12
yrs., 5 & under free. Call 1-800-423-0427 for registration information. Visit
our website at
www.ymcacampwillson.org
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Portsmouth
RIVER DAYS
(Admission
is Free)
- When: September 2 - 5, 2010 (Always Labor
Day Weekend)
- Location: Portsmouth,
Ohio
- Phone: 740-357-5059
River Days is an annual
family-oriented event that features a parade, arts and crafts, rides,
entertainment, events, queen’s pageant and a whole lot more.
Printout:
Portsmouth River Days
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When:
September 4 - October 17, 2010 Saturdays & Sundays PLUS Labor Day - Open 10:30AM - 6:00PM, Rain
or Shine
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Location: Renaissance Park in Harveysburg, OH (conveniently located between
Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus in Warren County on State Route 73 between
I-71 and I-75)
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Phone: 513-897-7000
Ohio’s premier family event features 11 stages of continuous entertainment, 7
food and beverage buildings, and more than 130 arts and crafts shops. Knights, comedy, daring stunt shows, giant roasted turkey legs, bread bowl
stews, handmade arts and crafts abound in the authentically recreated 30-acre 16th
Century English village.
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Ohio Renaissance Festival
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(Admission
is Free)
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When:
September 4 - 6, 2010 (Always Labor Day Weekend)
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Location: Village Square
on State Route 113 East in Milan, Ohio.
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Phone:
419-499-3254
Where else can you see
things like the Big Wheelie Race, Melon Eating Contest, kiddie pedal-tractor
pulls and a two hour grand parade? The Melon Festival in Milan provides that and
bands, a fireman’s chicken barbecue, arts and crafts, antique car show and
Queen’s Contest. Oh, and plenty of melon in all shapes, sizes and forms. This
three-day event packs in more than 100,000 visitors.
Printout:
Milan Melon Festival
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PIQUA HERITAGE FESTIVAL
“Ohio Wilderness Frontier”
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When: September
2010 - Sat. and Sun., 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Monday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. (Always
Labor Day Weekend)
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Location:
Johnston Farm, The Piqua Historical Area in Piqua, Ohio
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Phone:
info@piquaheritagefestival.com or
phf@piquaoh.org or phone 937-773-5706
One of the
largest festivals in Ohio, bringing more than 100,000 visitors to Piqua each
year, the Piqua Heritage Festival is a look at Ohio's link to the early
frontier. The festival includes dozens of pre-1800's encampments and a large
selection of home-made foods. Other attractions at the Piqua Historical Area
include a Woodland Indian Museum, a working canal boat and an early 1800's
farmstead with a barn and a springhouse.
Printout:
Piqua Heritage Festival
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THE
INTERNATIONAL SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL
(Admission is Free)
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When:
September 3 - 5, 2010 (Always Labor Day Weekend)
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Where:
Frankfort, OH (Located on U.S. Rt. 35 between Chillicothe and Washington Court
House)
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Phone:
800-413-4118 or 740-998-4060
or 740-702-7677
Located in Ross County, The
International Sunflower Festival is held yearly on Labor Day weekend. This event
is for people of all ages and includes concessions, a car show, antique
tractors, a kiddy tractor pull, games, live music, a parade, an adult Tug of War
contest with a purse, sunflower contest (biggest, tallest, etc.), photo contest,
corn hole tournament, pie auction, and craft tent. Come join the community
church service held Sunday morning in the center of town.
Printout:
Sunflower
Festival
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FREDERICKTOWN TOMATO SHOW
- When:
September 2010 dates to be announced
- Where: Fredericktown, OH
- Info: tomatoshow.com
The Fredericktown Tomato Show is a community wide street
fair. The event will feature exhibits of various items such as tomato products,
needlework, flower arrangements, and photography, all done by the local
citizens. The festival will also have two parades, rides, and a craft show. A
plate auction will be held with the proceeds going to help keep the festival
annual. Other events featured will be a big wheel race, a Little Miss Tomato
contest, bathtub races, stage entertainment, and of course a tomato toss.
Printout:
Frederickstown
Tomato Show
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When: September
9 - 11, 2010 (Always the Weekend after Labor Day)
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Location:
Marion, Ohio
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Phone:
740-387-FEST or 740-387-3378
There’s a lot to pop about at the annual Marion Popcorn Festival. For starters,
it’s claimed to be the largest popcorn festival in the world and attracts more
than 250,000 visitors per year. With all of that notoriety, it’s no wonder that
the American Bus Association named it one of the Top 100 Events in North
America. The free entertainment has included headlining bands like Foreigner,
Phil Vassar, Blake Shelton, and Styx. In addition, the fest hosts a parade with
over 300 units, bike tour, 5k run and fun walk, fine arts and crafts, the Kiddie
Korner, 50 and over softball tournament, Poppin’ Pooch Pageant and more. There
are numerous rides and activities for the whole family, and of course, a popcorn
museum, which displays The Dunbar Concession Wagon used by Paul Newman in
Central Park to promote “his” popcorn and much more. Oh, and for art lovers,
don’t miss out on the popcorn sculptures.
Printout:
Marion Popcorn Festival
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 YMCA
FALL WOMEN'S WEEKEND
(Admission: $145.00)
If you are an adult woman
looking for a great weekend to get away from the hustle and bustle of work and
family this is the program for you! You decide how you spend your time. Enjoy
our delicious meals that are prepared for and served by our experienced kitchen
staff. Choose from activities such as boating, canoeing, volleyball, tennis,
crafts, relaxing walks in the woods, movies, or participate in discussions on
all kinds of women’s issues. Some activities require additional fees to
participate; like horseback rides, relaxing massages, or a variety of craft
projects. A great weekend to bring your sister, mother, daughter, co-workers,
and friends for a relaxing getaway! Call YMCA Camp Willson, located in
Bellefontaine, Ohio at
1-800-423-0427
for registration information. Cost $145.
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APPLEFEST
(Admission
is Free)
Featured this year is a
well-rounded line up of live entertainment, a kid’s activities area and
entertainment stage, craft, quilt, and woodcarvers show, laser light show, car
show, kiddie tractor pull, parade, farmers market, and a large variety taste
tempting apple themed food and soft drinks. All entertainment and activities at
Applefest are open to the public and free of charge. The festival kicks off
Friday evening and runs through late afternoon Sunday. Please visit www.ShelbyApplefest.com
or call (937) 492-9122 or (866) 892-9122 for more information.
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APPLEFEST
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(Admission is Free)
- When: September 10 - 12,
2010 (Always the weekend after Labor Day in September)
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Location: Ohio River Levee at Front and Greene Streets in Marietta, Ohio
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Phone: 800-288-2577
Come to the
35th Annual Ohio River Sternwheel Festival for a weekend of family
fun! Entertainment, fireworks, and more than 30 Sternwheelers docked along the
levee in historic downtown Marietta. Three days of music with national
entertainers, a car show, sternwheel pageant, fantastic food, children’s
activities and Sternwheeler races. Visitors can walk to dozens of shops, cafes,
restaurants, and world-class museums throughout downtown and Historic Harmar
Village.
Printout:
Marietta Ohio River Sternwheel Festival
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LITHOPOLIS HONEYFEST
. . . A GOOD SPOT TO "BEE!"
(Admission is Free)
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When: September 11,
2010 from 10am - 6pm
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Location: The Wagnalls
Memorial, 150 E Columbus St, Lithopolis, Ohio (20 min SE of Columbus)
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Phone: 614-837- 2031
Website:
www.lithopolishoneyfest.com
The Lithopolis Honeyfest is
held in the Village of Lithopolis, on the picturesque grounds of The Wagnalls
Memorial. Lithopolis is only 20 minutes SE of Columbus in the NW corner of
Fairfield County. Celebrate National Honey Month at
the only honey festival in Ohio. Experience the science and art of apiculture
(beekeeping), in a robust atmosphere of art, music, food, fun and people.
With the involvement of honeybee trade associations, this event is seen as a
component in preserving apiculture, not just in Ohio, but nationwide and
globally.
Enjoy a wide variety of
continuous live music. Browse the work by fine quality artists and
craftspersons. Learn about beekeepers, beekeeping and honey and watch a live
bee beard demonstration . Come hungry for delicious, healthy honey-made
and homemade food. Get creative in the Busy Beehive Fun Booth and bid your way
home with a baked good from the Honey Bake-Off Auction. Plenty of free
parking.
Printout:
Lithopolis Honeyfest
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 MONARCH
MAGIC
(Admission is Free)
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When: Saturday, September 11,
2010
from Noon - 4pm.
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Location: North Chagrin Nature
Center in North Chagrin Reservation. North Chagrin Nature Center is located
off Buttermilk Falls Parkway, off the Sunset Lane entrance of North Chagrin
Reservation, off SOM Center Road/Route 91 in Mayfield Village – south of the
Rte. 90/Rte. 91 exit
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Phone: 440-473-3370
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Web Site:
www.clevelandmetroparks.com
With fall around the corner and
winter not too far behind, monarch butterflies will begin their migration
south. Catch more than a glimpse of monarch butterflies at Cleveland Metroparks
“Monarch Magic." Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities at this free event,
including monarch banding, a butterfly net tent including live caterpillars and
monarchs, hikes, puppet shows, guest speaker Karen Oberhauser of the University
of Minnesota, movie, children’s crafts and activities, and more! Also, browse
the great merchandise selections of EarthWords Nature Shop, and enjoy the
refreshment area.
Printout:
Monarch Magic
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WOODCARVER SHOW
(Admission is free all day, with carousel rides for $1)
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When: September
2010 (date to be announced) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Where:
The Merry-Go-Round Museum at 301 Jackson St. in Sandusky, Ohio 44870
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Phone: 419-626-6111
More than twenty talented
local woodcarvers will exhibit, demonstrate and discuss their carving skills.
Printout:
Woodcarver Show
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(Admission
is Free)
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When: September 11
& 12, 2010 (Always the
weekend after Labor Day in September)
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Location: Beavercreek,
Ohio
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Phone:
937-602-CORN
Hop on over to Beavercreek
and see what’s poppin’. This event was one of the Top-100 Events in North
America, by the American Bus Association. With it come popcorn sculpture,
popcorn showers and other popcorn specialties. It also features a 300 + unit
parade and national recognized entertainment and balloon rally.
Printout:
Beavercreek Popcorn Festival
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(Admission
is Free)
Okay, no horsing around,
this parade kicks off the annual Delaware County Fair. Well over 500 horses
participate and many pull vintage memorabilia from yesteryear such as a horse
drawn milk wagon, sleigh, carriage, fire engine, mail coach and even a hearse.
The horses come in all sizes, shapes, colors and breeds. And so do the fine
people who participate in the parade with them.
Printout:
All Horse Parade in Delaware Ohio
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HARVEST MOON CORN MAZE AND PUMPKIN PATCH
(Admission: Call for information)
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Open: Late September through October
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Location: Niederman Family Farm
at 4972 LeSourdsville-WestChester Drive in Liberty Township, Ohio 45011
(between Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio)
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Phone: 513-779-6184
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Web:
http://www.niedermanfamilyfarm.com
This Southwest Ohio
working farm provides the ultimate fall experience! Niederman Family Farm
invites you to experience a 22 acre corn maze, pick pumpkins at the pumpkin
patch, take a hayride, visit and feed the barnyard animals and have a picnic.
Spend the day, bring your family, school group, church group, scout troop, Mom’s
club, or just yourself.
Printout:
Harvest
Moon
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REBEL RUN ROD & CUSTOM
NATIONALS
(Admission is $7.00 per day, with children under age 12 free)
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When:
September 16 - 19, 2010
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Location: Allen County
Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Hwy., Lima, Ohio 45804
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Phone:
888-557-3235 or 419-648-5999
The annual Rebel Run Rod & Custom Nationals has activities
for the entire family. Entertainment will be provided by some great musical
acts. Special guests will be in attendance, and other activities will include
50/50 drawings, a swap meet, craft show, model car contest on Saturday and
drive-in movies all weekend.
In addition to all the neat cars on display, Golden Years
Race Days will be Friday at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday at 12:00 noon. Here you can
re-live early Sprint Car, Midget and two man Speedster Exhibition Racing - just
as it was in yesteryear! 2-Heats, featuring all classes including 40’s, 50’s,
TQ’s, Midgets, Stocks and Big Cars. Cars will be on display before and after
the race with an opportunity to talk to the drivers and crews. Awards will be
presented on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. All classes will be judged with the top three
in each class receiving awards.
 STERNWHEEL
RIVERFEST "RALLY BY THE RIVER"
(Admission is Free)
Sternwheelers and pleasure
boaters come from all over to this 3 day festival. The festival is opened with a
fire truck parade with a variety of models and vintage vehicles. Activities
include live entertainment, parade, chili cook off, line throwing competition,
crafters, food vendors, and children's activities.
Printout:
Sternwheel Riverfest
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HCEA
ANTIQUE CONSTRUCTION
EQUIPMENT SHOW
(Admission per person 12 or over is $5.00 daily or $10.00 for a weekend
pass)
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When:
Every three years. The nest show will be September 2012.
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Location: The show will be held at the
National
Construction
Equipment
Museum,
16623 Liberty Hi Road,
Bowling Green,
Ohio
43402.
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Phone:
For more info, call the HCEA at 419-352-5616, e-mail us at info @hcea.net, or
see website at
www.hcea.net.
Come to the Historical
Construction Equipment Association's annual International
Convention and Old Equipment Exposition featuring demonstrations of horse-drawn,
gas and diesel-powered antique construction machinery, hit and miss engines,
antique trucks, and much more! Equipment and vehicles built or powered by
International Harvester are being featured along with machines in the
National
Construction
Equipment
Museum collection. The show
also features historical displays, dozens of memorabilia vendors, and an
equipment and parts auction Friday evening (consignments invited).
Printout:
Antique Construction Equipment Show
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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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(Admission
is Free)
The Scarecrow Festival is
fitting in Ohio. This street fair has a parade, live entertainment and a living
scarecrow contest.
Printout:
Scarecrow Festival
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TIFFIN-SENECA HERITAGE FESTIVAL
(Admission is Free with exception of Living History Village; $3)
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When:
September 17 - 19, 2010
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Location: Tiffin, Ohio - downtown and Hedges-Boyer Park between Summit and Coe
Street
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Phone:
419-447-4141 or 419-447-8010 or 419-447-5866
One of Ohio's
premier festivals draws thousands of people to Tiffin. History is brought to
life at Heritage Village. Working craftspeople in authentic period dress
demonstrate Early American crafts. Civil War units re-enact the skills of
yesterday. In the children's area, youngsters are encouraged to experience
hands-on activities related to the heritage of our country. Downtown unique
arts and crafts will be for sale, along with ethnic food wagons. Musical groups
perform continuously throughout the weekend along with amusement rides.
Printout:
Tiffin Heritage Festival
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WACO HOMECOMING FLY-IN
(Admission to the WACO
Fly-In is $5.00 per person; free parking and handicap permit parking available)
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 When: September 17 &
18, 2010
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Location:
Historic WACO Field at 1865 S. County Rd. 25-A in Troy, Ohio (Exit # 69 from
I-75, North 2 miles)
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Phone:
937-335-9226
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Web Site:
www.wacoairmuseum.org
The WACO
Historical Society will hold its Annual WACO Homecoming Fly-In at
Historic WACO Field, located at 1865 S. County Rd. 25A, South of Troy. This
year’s WACO homecoming scheduled for the last full weekend in August is sure to
be a memorable experience for all who attend and enjoy the WACOS and other
vintage airplanes expected for the Fly-In from all parts of the United States.
This year’s theme,”Preserving the Past....Inspiring the Future!” will be
showcased at the educational, family orientated nostalgic aviation event.
WACO pilots
will be available to provide rides in their beautiful open cockpit biplanes. Interested persons should register with the WACO
ride scheduler when they arrive at Historic WACO Field to select their ride
times. If you prefer to view Fly-In activities from the ground, bring your lawn
chair and enjoy the air show and then browse the field to see some of the new additions to this year’s WACO Fly-In
event.
Printout:
WACO Fly-In
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JOHNNY APPLESEED FESTIVAL AT
MAPLESIDE FARMS
(Admission: Adults: $3, Ages 7-12: $1; Ages 6 & under free)
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When: September 18 & 19, 2010 (Always the 3rd Saturday of September and the day
after that third Saturday)
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Location: Brunswick, Ohio 44212
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Phone: 330-225-5577
The
annual
Johnny Appleseed Festival is the official kick off to the apple harvest season
at Mapleside Farms. It features 100 craft exhibits, a corn maze, horse drawn
wagon rides through the apple orchards, stage bands, pony rides, fun activities
for the kids, an outdoor barbeque with apple butter BBQ ribs, apple pie, apple
dumplings, caramel apples and the first Bag Your Own Apples of the season. Also
on the property is a rustic, country restaurant serving home cooked food, the
Farm Market & Bakery, the Gift Shop and the Deli & Cafe and Ice Cream Parlor.
Printout:
Johnny Appleseed Festival
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OHIO FISH & SHRIMP FESTIVAL
(Admission is Free)
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When: September
17 & 18, 2010 from 10-8 and 10-6 respectively (Always the 3rd full weekend in
September)
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Location:
Freshwater Farms of Ohio, One mile north of Urbana, Ohio at 2624 N US Hwy 68
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Phone:
937-652-3701 or 800-634-7434
Shrimp in
Ohio? Come celebrate Ohio's Freshwater Shrimp Harvest on the farm. There will
be freshly harvested shrimp from multiple Ohio farmers for sale as well as
vendors preparing fish and shrimp dishes from a taste of Cajun and beer-battered
to coconut-crusted. Join in with a local artist creating colorful chalk
murals. Come enjoy the extensive displays of koi and other decorative garden
pond fish. Swing by the farm market for a gourmet taste of smoked trout
products. Join in on the Trout Feeding Frenzy, the Kids Wet Zone and other
games, and don't forget to visit the famous sturgeon pool, where you can pet
Ohio's largest native fish.
Printout:
Ohio Fish & Shrimp Festival
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When: September 18 & 19, 2010 from 11am - Midnight and 11am - 10pm
respectively
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Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
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Phone: 513-579-3197 or 513-579-3124
Since its
humble beginnings in 1976 as a block party celebrating Cincinnati’s deep German
heritage, the event has grown to be recognized as North America’s largest
Oktoberfest, attracting 500,000 annually, and is second only to the original in
Munich as annually decreed by the Mayor of Munich.
Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati
features approximately 80 booths serving up authentic German food, beer, wine,
soft drinks and souvenirs. Food vendors will serve
up tasty delicacies from the homeland at appetizing prices. Major stages and large tents
feature live entertainment — from big bands to accordion players to German folk
dancers performing throughout the weekend.
For the kids, Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati offers amusement rides and interactive
games.
Where else can you get
87,542 metts, 80,500 bratwurst, 64,000 sauerkraut balls, 56,250 sausages, 24,640
potato pancakes, 23,004 soft pretzels, 16,002 strudel, 3,600 lbs. Sauerkraut, 1,875 lbs. German potato
salad, 702 lbs. Limburger cheese, 700 pigtails
and 400 pickled pigs feet?
In 1994, the
Crown Prince of Bavaria attended Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati and helped the event set a world record for the
World’s Largest Chicken Dance, with 48,000 participating. Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati
held the world record in the Guinness Book of Records, 1995-97 editions.
Printout:
Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati
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(Admission
is Free)
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When: September
18 & 19, 2010 (Always Third
full weekend in September)
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Location: Preble County
Fairgrounds in Eaton, Ohio
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Phone: 937-456-7273
This festival comes complete
with a butchering and sausage making demonstration. If that sounds a bit to
gruesome for you, go see the magic show, parade, contests and other
entertainment planned. Visitors can learn new ways to prepare pork, see the new
litter of piglets enjoy a variety of live music or see the pig races. No matter
what you choose to do, you will find this to be more than your ordinary
festival.
Printout:
Preble County Pork Festival
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TASTE OF TROY
- When:
Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 10 am to 4 pm
- Location: Around
the Square in Downtown Troy, Ohio
- Phone: 937-339-5455
- Web Site: www.TroyMainStreet.org
Filling the streets
of downtown Troy on Saturday, September 20th will be the wonderful sights,
sounds, and aromas of the many artistic talents of Troy. Select restaurants
around Troy will offer a variety of foods to tempt your taste buds. Artists
from all over Ohio will display a variety of work including oil, pastels,
acrylic, and water color painting, handmade pottery, wood, paper, photography,
illustrations, jewelry, glass, soaps, metal work, fiber arts, and more. An
expanded activity area for children, a car show featuring Corvette Troy and a
“Battle of the Bands” will also accompany the event.
Printout:
Taste of Troy
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WOOSTER ARTS & JAZZ FEST
(Admission is Free)
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When: Sunday, September
19, 2010 from 11am - 5pm
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Where: Wooster, OH 44691 (On the square in Historic downtown Wooster at
the intersection of Liberty and Market Streets)
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Phone: 330-262-6222
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Web:
www.woosterartsjazzfest.org
 This day-long festival features art, fine craft, jazz, quality
food, a traditional New Orleans-style parade, and free children’s arts
activities. The purpose of this festival is to celebrate the arts, provide sales
opportunities for artists, and promote economic development in downtown Wooster.
Enjoy music throughout the day in front of the gazebo on the square. Bring your
umbrella, or use the umbrellas provided, and join in the New Orleans-style
parade! WAJF juried art show featured 50 exhibitors from around Ohio
that were enjoyed by over 3,000 visitors. The festival will feature over 80
exhibiting artists. Enjoy free children’s activities provided by art teachers
and students from area schools. These activities will take place in the parking
lot in front of Everything Rubbermaid, located in the southwest quadrant of the
Wooster square.
Printout:
Wooster Arts Jazz
Fest
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WOOLY BEAR FESTIVAL
(Admission is Free)
Everyone knows about Ground
Hog Day but a fuzzy little critter in Vermilion will forecast how severe of a
winter Ohio can expect before it even starts – or so they say. The Wooly Bear is
a fuzzy caterpillar. It is said that if the black band on the critters brown
back is wide, get ready for lots of white stuff to fall from the sky. Well, this
festival pays tribute to the Wooly Bear with its annual weather forecast,
parade, wooly bear races and many contests, arts and crafts and additional
entertainment for the whole family.
Printout:
Wooly Bear Festival
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VICTORIAN VILLAGE TOUR OF HOMES & GARDENS
(Admission: Presale tickets are $15; Day of Tour tickets are $20)
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When: September
2010 date to be announced from 10 am to 6 pm (Always the
third Sunday in September)
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Location: Victorian Village (in Columbus, Ohio’s Short
North area)
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Phone: 614-228-2912 or e-mail
tour@victorianvillage.org
Victorian
Village residents are busily preparing to welcome a couple thousand visitors
from all over the Midwest to their annual Tour of Homes and Gardens. Tour buses will circle the route all day but
the tour is also a very enjoyable walk through shady, tree-lined streets. There
is also a Preview Tour the day before the main tour which includes the tour plus
an elegant dinner in a private home for which $100 donation are requested.
All proceeds from the tour go towards enhancing and preserving this
architecturally and historically-significant neighborhood on the National
Register of Historic Places. This beautiful area was developed in the late
1800s but fell on hard times in the mid-1900s as people began moving to the
suburbs. In 1974, the area was named Victorian Village (due to the
architectural styles of its century-old homes) and an architectural review
commission and neighborhood society was formed. Thus a renaissance began and
today this is one of the most desirable communities in Columbus.
It is located between the downtown skyscrapers and the
sprawling OSU campus. The eastern boundary of Victorian Village is the Short
North Arts District – reputedly the largest gathering of art galleries between
New York and Chicago. There are also many wonderful restaurants and B&Bs in the
area. The tour features 10 beautiful homes and gardens plus a historic church
that just received a major renovation.
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INGENUITY FESTIVAL OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY
(Admission is Free)
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When: September 24 - 26,
2010
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Where:
Lower Level of
the Veterans Memorial Bridge, also know as the Detroit-Superior Bridge,
Downtown Cleveland
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Phone:
216-589-9444
The Ingenuity Festival is Cleveland’s
annual weekend-long celebration of art, technology, music, and food designed for
audiences of any age and experience. Prominent international masters present
original works alongside the finest of Northeast Ohio’s performing and visual
artists. High technology firms and major colleges and universities are
presented alongside acclaimed artists to create a dazzling display of exciting
and immersive new work. Ingenuity pushes boundaries, creating a unique festival
experience that draws and celebrates diversity, and involves the audience as
both spectator and participant.
Printout:
Ingenuity Festival of Art and Technology
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COLUMBUS OKTOBERFEST (Formerly
the German Village Oktoberfest)
(Free Admission, on site parking is $8.00)
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When:
September 24 - 26, 2010
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Where: Ohio Expo Center and State Fair (Natural Resource, Commercial Pavilion
area) 717 E. 17th St. Columbus Ohio
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Phone: 614-444-5908
Columbus Oktoberfest celebrates 45 years of fabulous food, frothy beverage,
lively polkas and much, much more. Two entertainment halls, an arts and crafts
area, a free childrens area, COSI on Wheels, polka contests, cream puff eating
contest and a display from the Columbus Historical Society are just a few of the
many things you will find at this year's Columbus Oktoberfest.
Printout:
Columbus
Oktoberfest
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OLD CLIFTON DAYS
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When: September
24 - 26, 2010
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Location: Clifton town center
on Route 343 around the old Union Schoolhouse
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Phone: 937-342-2175
A fun family
three day event in Historic Clifton, Greene county, Ohio. Come see the parade
filled with pioneers, scarecrows, floats and music at noon on Saturday. Visit
the numerous artists booths, wander with food of all good ole Ohio heritage
while listening to non- stop live on-stage music, bluegrass, country, rock, we
have it all! Try your skills at karaoke, join competing games of Corn Hole,
horse shoes, bail toss for fun and prizes and enjoy the historic reenactors.
Lots of fun for kids of all ages! Meet us at the gazebo and don't forget to
vote for your favorite scarecrow! Located down the street from the beautiful
Clifton Gorge Nature Preserve along the Little Miami River.
Printout:
Old Clifton Days
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GERMANTOWN PRETZEL FESTIVAL
(Admission
is Free)
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When: September 25-26, 2010: Saturday
9am-9pm and Sunday Noon-6pm (Always the Fourth full weekend in September)
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Location: Veterans Memorial Park in Germantown, Ohio
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Phone: 937-859-8331
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Email:
info@pretzelfestival.com
Visit
this scenic community and enjoy its free fall festival held each year since
1980. Festival features handcrafts, good food, and free entertainment with live
music and shows. Park is handicapped accessible with sidewalks and contains
historic railroad depot, caboose, log cabin and children's play area. Free
parking on nearby streets. Travel West on State Route 725 from I-75 or State
Route 4 to Historic Downtown Germantown and follow signs to the festival.
Printout:
Germantown Pretzel Festival
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GRAPE JAMBOREE
(Admission
is Free)
Join thousands as they
descend on this resort-community to celebrate the grape harvest with a
traditional grape stomping contest and two parades. Visitors are encouraged to
taste grapes freshly squeezed and other grape-products. Other treats include:
street dancing, unique exhibits, grape culinary contest, arts and crafts, and
other activities for the entire family to have fun.
Printout:
Geneva Grape Jamboree
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OHIO GOURD SHOW
(Admission: $3/person / kids 12 and under free / free parking)
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When:
September 25
& 26, 2010. Saturday from
9am to 5pm
&
Sunday from 9am
to 4pm
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Where:
Greenville, Ohio at the Darke County Fairgrounds
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Phone:
740-965-4661
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Web:
www.ohiogourdsociety.com
The 48th Annual "Ohio
Gourd Show"
will be held at the Darke County Fairgrounds, located on St.Rt. 49 near St.Rt.
121. Green and dry gourds, gourd arts and crafts are for sale and displayed in
the Coliseum and on the grounds. Demonstrations on cleaning, carving, wood
burning, painting and more. Workshops will be Friday and Saturday, and Sunday.
Gourds and gourd crafts will be sold on the grounds the entire weekend. For more
information write; Ohio Gourd Society, Inc. P. O. Box 664, Greenville, Ohio
45331 or e-mail
ohiogourd@earthlink.net.
Printout:
Ohio Gourd Show
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(Admission
is Free)
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When: September
23 - 26, 2010 (Always the
last full weekend in September)
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Location: Barnesville,
Ohio
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Phone:
740-425-2593
This festival has
many interesting activities taking place. It’s contests include hog calling,
pumpkin rolling, largest pumpkin, pumpkin pie eating and banjo and fiddle
contests. If that weren’t enough, there is a Giant Pumpkin Parade, tall tales,
antique car show, quilts, crafts farm machinery, music, food and entertainment.
Printout:
Barnesville Pumpkin Festival
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 FALLFEST:
18TH CENTURY FESTIVAL
(Admission is Free)
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When: Sunday, September 26, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Location: Meadows Picnic Area • Brecksville Reservation.
Meadows Picnic Area is located off Meadows Drive in Brecksville Reservation,
off Chippewa Creek Drive in Brecksville.
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Phone:
440-526-1012
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Web Site:
www.clevelandmetroparks.com
Experience a day-in-the-life of an 18th century colony at
the free “FallFest: 18th Century Festival”. Enjoy a variety of hands-on early
settlers arts and crafts, including: candle dipping, quilting, stenciling, quill
pen writing, reed ornaments, carding wool, dying wool with natural dyes, pony
rides ($4), and more. Event-goers can also sample a variety of 18th century
traditional foods, such as fresh-pressed apple cider, butter, cornbread, honey,
and more! Also, enjoy a colonial magician and toe-tapping music by Mud in Yer
Eye Band from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Plus, Learn about life in
the military through demonstrations performed by the Brigade of the American
Revolution. And, a shuttle bus will be available from 11 a.m. through 6 p.m. at
other marked picnic areas.
Printout:
FallFest
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