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COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL
(Admission: Adult tours are $8 per ticket
and children 12 and under are charged $5 each)
Enjoy a daylong celebration of the covered
bridges. Marysville and Union County villages along the Darby Plains
Scenic Byway offer family friendly activities. The bridges may be
enjoyed “drive it yourself” style or guests may jump on a bus at Court
and Sixth Streets in Marysville for a guided bus tour. Guided tours of
the bridges begin at 9 am and are offered every 30 minutes. For a
complete event schedule, go to
www.unioncountycvb.org.
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Covered Bridge Festival
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FRENCH CITY CHILI FEST
(Admission is Free)
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When:
September 2012 dates to be determined from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Location: (Map
It) Gallipolis, Ohio
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Phone:
740-446-6882
Chili Cooks from all over the region will arrive early that morning to
start preparing their secret recipes in the hopes of taking home the
title of Best Chili! There are two categories, Individual and Business,
with prizes for the top three in each category. Visitors also have a
say as to who they think has the best chili, with the People’s Choice
Award.
Next to the beverage tent, one is sure to find a group of people glued
to the two 46 inch LCD televisions, cheering on their favorite football
team! In addition, there will be Inflatables for the Kids and a hotdog
eating contest! Think you have the winning Chili recipe? Call
740-446-0596 for a registration form. The cost is $25 for individuals
and $50 for businesses.
Admission to the Chili Fest is free. Small cups can be purchased to
sample each of the contestant’s chili, as well as bowls when you find
your favorite one. Can’t wait for the contestant chili? The food tent
will also have hotdogs and chili for sale. Don’t miss this hot event!
More information is available at
www.visitgallia.com.
Printout:
Gallipolis Chili Fest
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Portsmouth
RIVER DAYS
(Admission
is Free)
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When: September
1 - 5, 2011 (Always Labor
Day Weekend)
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Location:
(Map
It) Portsmouth,
Ohio
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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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(Admission
is Free)
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When:
September 2 - 4, 2011 (Always Labor Day Weekend). Friday 8am - 8:30pm,
Saturday 8am - 9pm and Sunday 11:30am - 6pm
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Location:
(Map
It) 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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AIR SHOW DECK
PARTY
$15 ($12 for members)
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When: September 3 -5, 2011 from 10 a.m.
– 5 p.m.
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Location: Steamship William G. Mather
(behind Great Lakes Science Center) at 601 Erieside Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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Phone: (216) 621-2400 (Monday – Friday;
9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
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Web:
www.greatscience.com
View the Cleveland National Air Show from
the decks of the Steamship William G. Mather. Watch the amazing
maneuvers of the U.S. Air Force’s Thunderbirds as they soar over Lake
Erie. With the planes taking off at Burke Lakefront Airport, there’s no
better way to watch the show!
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THE
INTERNATIONAL SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL
(Admission is Free)
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When:
September 3 & 4, 2011 (Always Labor Day Weekend)
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Where:
(Map
It) 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
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(Admission
is Free)
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When:
September 3 - 5, 2011 (Always Labor Day Weekend)
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Location: (Map
It) Village Square on State Route 113 East in Milan, Ohio
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Phone: 419-499-3254 or 419-499-2766
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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When: September 3 - October 16, 2011 Saturdays & Sundays PLUS Labor Day - Open 10:30AM - 6:00PM, Rain
or Shine
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Location: (Map
It) 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.
Printout + many more details:
Ohio Renaissance Festival
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PIQUA HERITAGE FESTIVAL
“Ohio Wilderness Frontier”
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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 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. $126/adults,
$101/teen, $88/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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FREDERICKTOWN TOMATO SHOW
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When:
September 7-10, 2011
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Where:
(Map
It) Fredericktown, OH
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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:
Fredericktown
Tomato Show
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When:
September 8 - 10, 2011 (Always the Weekend after Labor Day)
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Location:
(Map
It) 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 REO Speedwagon, Gloria
Estefan, Huey Lewis and The Neville Brothers. In addition, the fest hosts a
parade, bike tour, 5k run, fine arts and crafts, the Kiddie Korner and a over-50
softball tournament. 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.
Printout:
Marion Popcorn Festival
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APPLEFEST
(Admission
is Free)
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When: September 9 - 11, 2011
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Location:
(Map
It) Sidney, Ohio
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Phone:
937-492-9122 or 866-892-9122
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.
Printout:
APPLEFEST
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DAY OUT WITH THOMAS
A Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad presentation
(Train
Ride Admission $18 for ages 2 & up)
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When: September
9 - 11 and 16 - 18, 2011
Train rides run every hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Where: (Map
It)
Lebanon Station at 127 South Mechanic
St. in Lebanon, OH 45036
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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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(Admission is Free)
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When: September 9 - 11, 2011 (Always the weekend after Labor Day in September)
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Location: (Map
It) Ohio River Levee at Front and Greene Streets in Marietta, Ohio
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Phone: 800-288-2577
Come to the 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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GREAT MIAMI RIVER DAYS
Don’t miss one of the largest water events in the country! Set along
the shores of the Great Miami River this event features boat races,
water skiing, wake boarders, pontoon rides, rowing, jet-skis, stunts,
bungee jumping, rides, live entertainment, arts and crafts, food, and
more! This year they are proud to have Team Fastrax Ski-Diving team
ringing in American Flag to the event.
Join in and pay tribute to the Veterans and the victims of 9/11. The
"Traveling Vietnam Prayer Wall" will be on display at the Miami
University-Hamilton campus throughout the weekend.
Printout:
Great Miami River Days
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LITHOPOLIS HONEYFEST
. . . A GOOD SPOT TO "BEE!"
(Admission is Free)
When: September 10, 2011 from 10am - 6pm
Location: (Map
It) Along Columbus Street in the village center (20 min SE of
Columbus)
Phone: 614-837- 2031 Website:
www.lithopolishoneyfest.com
The Lithopolis Honeyfest is held in the Village of Lithopolis. Lithopolis is
only 20 minutes SE of Columbus in the NW corner of Fairfield County. Celebrate
National Honey Month at
Ohio's only honey festival. Experience the science and art
of apiculture (beekeeping), in a robust atmosphere of art, music, food, fun and
people. With the involvement of honey bee trade associations, this event is
seen as a component in preserving apiculture, not just in Ohio, but nationwide
and globally.
Learn about beekeepers, beekeeping and honey. See live bee beard
demonstrations, honey extracting, observational hives and sample different types
of honey. Come hungry for delicious honey-made food and treat yourself to
tastings in the Mead and Wine Garden. Browse the work by fine quality artists
and craftspersons while listening to the sounds of R&B, Jazz, Funk, Swing, Folk
and Gospel. Create kids crafts in the Busy Beehive, buy a winning entry from
the Honey Cook-Off Sale and meet the American Honey Princess! Free parking and
shuttle service.
Printout:
Lithopolis Honeyfest
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 MONARCH
MAGIC
(Admission is Free)
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When: September 10,
2011
from Noon - 4pm.
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Location:
(Map
It) 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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(Admission
is Free)
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When:
September 10 & 11, 2011 (Always the
weekend after Labor Day in September)
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Location:
(Map
It) 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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WOODCARVER SHOW
(Admission is free all day, with carousel rides for $1)
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When: September
10, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Where:
(Map
It) 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, 2011 starting at 3pm
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Location:
(Map
It) Delaware, Ohio
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Phone: 740-363-2920
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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GEAUGA COUNTY FALL
SCAVENGER HUNT
(A FREE event)
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When: Sept. 15 - Oct 15 (location & hours vary)
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Location: (Map
It) 10 Unique Geauga County locations
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Phone: 800-775-TOUR (8687)
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Web:
www.TourGeauga.com (Download
Scavenger Hunt questionnaire here)
Enjoy the beauty of a Geauga County autumn and have a chance to win
great prizes. This month long event leads you to explore ten locations
within the county to answer questions on a Scavenger Hunt sheet. The
“hunt” is great fun for all ages and can be done in one day, or over
several days. All of the locations are local businesses with various
hours, and the questions can be answered by simply visiting each stop. Questionnaires can
be downloaded from
www.TourGeauga.com or by calling
800-775-8687. Return your completed sheet to be entered into a drawing
for a basket full of Geauga County goodies from the sights you
visit!
Printout:
Scavenger Hunt
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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 15 - 18, 2011
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Location: (Map
It) 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)
5 - 17,
2011
Location: (Map
It) Pomeroy, Ohio
Phone: 1-877-MEIGS-CO
Web Site:
www.meigscountytourism.com
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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GREAT
MOHICAN INDIAN POW-WOW
(Admission:
$8 adults, $4 Children, Pre
School Free)
14 - 16, 2012
Location:
(Map
It) Mohican Reservation
Camp & Festival Grounds at 23270 Wally Road in Loudonville,Ohio 44842
Phone: 800-766-2267
Web:
www.mohicanpowwow.com
PLAY VIDEO
 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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INGENUITY FESTIVAL OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY
(Admission is Free)
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When: September 16 - 18, 2011
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Where:
(Map
It) Lower Level of
the Veterans Memorial Bridge, also known 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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OHIO FISH & SHRIMP FESTIVAL
(Admission: $3 General Admission plus two free game tickets, $5 Weekend
pass, Children two & under are free. Parking is free)
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When: September 16
- 18, 2011 (Always the 3rd weekend in September) Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday
10am-8pm and Sunday 10am-6pm
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Location:
(Map
It) Freshwater Farms of Ohio, One mile north of Urbana: 2624 N US Hwy 68, Urbana,
OH 43078
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Phone: 937-652-3701 or 800-634-7434
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Website:
www.fwfarms.com/festival
Shrimp in Ohio? Come celebrate Ohio's Freshwater Shrimp Harvest.
Festivities kick off Friday evening with live music and mouth-watering seafood
selections. The fun continues on Saturday and Sunday with more live music, a
large variety of food options, games and activities for the whole family. There
will be freshly harvested shrimp from multiple farmers for sale beginning
Saturday morning. Hurry-They sell out early!
Enjoy extensive displays of live fish, frogs, turtles and other native critters.
Swing by the fish farm market for a taste of gourmet smoked trout products. Join
in on the Trout Feeding Frenzy, the Kids Wet Zone, sand castle play zone and
wading pool fountain fun. Don't forget to visit the famous sturgeon pool, where
you can pet Ohio's largest native fish. Also stuff yourself in the Shrimp
Peeling & Eating Contest, buy a Shrimp Festival souvenir shirt and come enjoy
the country atmosphere at the farm!
Printout:
Ohio Fish & Shrimp Festival
TIFFIN-SENECA HERITAGE FESTIVAL
(Admission is Free with exception of Living History Village; $3)
6
- 18, 2011
Location:
(Map
It) Tiffin, Ohio - downtown and Hedges-Boyer Park between Summit and Coe
Street
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
(Play Video)
(Admission to the WACO
Fly-In is $6.00 per person; free parking and handicap permit parking available)
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 When: September 16 &
18, 2011 (weather permitting)
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Location:
(Map
It) 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 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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 YMCA
FALL WOMEN'S WEEKEND
(Admission: $148.00)
21 - 23, 2012
Location:
(Map
It) 2732 Co. Rd. 11,
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Phone: 1-800-423-0427
Web Site:
http://www.ymcacampwillson.org/family-camp.html,
http://www.ymcacampwillson.org/womens-weekend.html
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 $148.
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CIVIL WAR
REENACTMENT AT ZOAR VILLAGE:
 BATTLE ON THE OHIO & ERIE CANAL
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When: Saturday, September 17, and Sunday, September 18, 2011
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Location: (Map
It) 198 Main St. in Zoar, OH 44697
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Phone: 330-874-3011 or Toll Free 1-800-262-6195
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Web Site:
www.zca.org or
www.ohiohistory.org/zoar
Experience the boom of artillery at Ohio’s largest and best Civil War event!
Over 1,000 reenactors invade Zoar to battle on the Ohio and Erie Canal on
Saturday and Sunday. Demonstrations throughout the village of cavalry,
artillery, clothing, campfires, and the homefront entertain and inform each
person who enters the battle zone. A row of sutlers and shops feature period and
reproduction weapons, clothing, tools, books, and games.
A
special feature of the event is the night battle – a truly unique way to
experience gun and artillery fire. In addition, a period ball on Saturday night
allows the visitor to play dress up and learn to dance like a nineteenth century
lady or gentleman. Food and beverage are available throughout the village and
all the historic buildings will be open and feature crafts and exhibits of Civil
War life in Zoar.
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Printout:
Civil War Reenactment
JOHNNY APPLESEED FESTIVAL AT
MAPLESIDE FARMS
(Admission:
$4/adult $3/seniors 65+, Free for ages 12 & under)
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, 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 the Melrose Grille restaurant, the Farm Market & Bakery,
Gift Shop, Deli & Cafe and Ice Cream Parlor.
Printout:
Johnny Appleseed Festival
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When: September 17 & 18, 2011 from 11am - Midnight and 11am - 10pm
respectively
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Location:
(Map
It) 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
and Parking are Free)
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When: September
17 & 18, 2011 (Always Third
full weekend in September)
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Location:
(Map
It)
Preble County Fairgrounds, 722 S. Franklin St., Eaton, OH 45320
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Phone: 937-456-7273
Food, food and more food! The best pork chops, side dishes or breakfast
pancakes and sausage in the region and nearly 500 arts and crafts vendors, most
of which are under roof. There’s a huge parade, live entertainment, pig races
or a new litter of piglets to see. 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
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When:
Saturday, September
17, 2011 from 10 am to 4 pm
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Location: (Map
It) Around
the Square in Downtown Troy, Ohio
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Phone: 937-339-5455
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Web Site: www.TroyMainStreet.org
Filling the streets of downtown Troy on Saturday, September 17th
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 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. Live art, a farmers market, sidewalk
sales, and live music will entertain visitors throughout the day.
Printout:
Taste of Troy
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WOOSTER ARTS & JAZZ FEST
(Admission is Free)
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When: September
17, 2011 from 11am - 5pm
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Where:
(Map
It) 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
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Video
 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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SHORT NORTH TOUR OF HOMES IN VICTORIAN VILLAGE
(Admission: Presale tickets are $15; Day of Tour tickets are $20)
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When:
Main Tour is September 18, 2011 from 10 am to 6 pm (Always the
third Sunday in September)
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Location:
(Map
It) 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.
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(Admission
is Free)
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When: September
21 - 25, 2011 (Always the
last full weekend in September)
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Location:
(Map
It) 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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COLUMBUS OKTOBERFEST (Formerly
the German Village Oktoberfest)
(Free Admission, on site parking is $8.00)
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When:
September 23 - 25, 2011
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Where: (Map
It) 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 children's 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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GRAPE JAMBOREE
(Admission
is Free)
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When: September
24 & 25, 2011 (Always the last full weekend in September)
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Location:
(Map
It) Geneva, Ohio
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Phone: 440-466-5262
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 entertainment, 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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GERMANTOWN PRETZEL FESTIVAL
(Admission
is Free)
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When: September 22
& 23, 2012: Saturday
9am-9pm and Sunday Noon-6pm (Always the Fourth full weekend in September)
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Location: (Map
It) 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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HARVEST OF HAPPENINGS
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When: September 24 & 25, 2011
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Location: (Map
It)
Throughout Darke County near Greenville, Ohio
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Phone:
1-800-504-2995
or
937-548-5158
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Web:
VisitDarkeCounty.org
America’s heritage is centered on the fall harvest. It has been a time
of celebration from the pioneers to present. So it is with this spirit
that so many treasures across Darke County offer everything autumn.
Prairie Days
at Shawnee Prairie brings an entire community from 1780 – 1810 to life,
including blacksmith, candle makers, living encampment, storytellers,
traveling musicians, ladies at spinning wheels and lessons on loading a
musket and rifle, plus fresh apple butter and corn being shred and
ground. Pioneer games are being played and men are at work carving a
canoe out of tree trunk Wares are for sale, include jewelry, pottery and
other pieces from the 1700 - 1800’s. Kettle corn, ice cream and other
tasty treats fill bellies in time for a leisurely tractor or horse-drawn
wagon ride.
Over at Bears Mill, the French Buhr millstones are busy grinding
flours and meals just as they have since 1849. This working historical
landmark is a destination for artists and photographers. Sitting on the
banks of Greenville Creek, the hand hewn timber framework stands four
stories against the wooded backdrop, which offers lovely fall hiking
trails. Inside, tours of all four floors reveal a storied history.
There’s also an art gallery featuring locally handmade pottery,
paintings and other original works.
A stone’s skip from the ole mill is Brumbaugh Fruit & Fun Farm.
It features an orchard that has grown into a diverse family destination
for people to come play and shop at the same time. Get lost in the Kinda
Kooky Korn Maze or set the kids loose on the Human Hamster Wheels.
Hayrides to the pumpkin patch learning to feed and groom the farm
animals are kids’ favorites. Storybook characters wait in an enchanted
forest and hiking throughout the orchards teaches about the many
varieties of apples grown on the farm. Behind the scenes tours reveal
the cider press room and cooler.
A Harvest of Happenings
also features the Ohio Gourd Show at the Darke County Fairgrounds
in Greenville. Artisans bend them, shape them and paint them to make
masks, bowls, and musical instruments. Many of the specimens are for
sale. In addition, there are workshops, food, entertainment and crafts.
In downtown Greenville’s quaint, shopping district, the
streetscape is buzzing with activity! There’s even a tractor cruise. The
harvest is celebrated with festive scarecrow displays, chili cook-off
and tasting, story time on the Courthouse lawn, fashion show, Farmers’
Market and a salsa cooking demonstration at KitchenAid Experience
Center.
Hours, admissions and more details on these events, as well as many
others are available at
VisitDarkeCounty.org.
Printout:
Harvest
of Happenings
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OHIO GOURD SHOW
(Admission: $4/person / kids 12 and under free / free parking)
29 & 30, 2012 -
from 9am to 5pm
Where:
(Map
It) Greenville, Ohio at the Darke County Fairgrounds
Phone:
740-965-4661
Web:
www.ohiogourdsociety.com
This unique event brings
together many of the most outstanding gourd artists and crafts persons from all
across the nation exhibiting their finest work in competition and for sale.
Show also features workshops in gourd crafting, trade show. children's
activities, demonstrations, music and thousands and thousands of dry gourds for
sale.
Printout:
Ohio Gourd Show
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 FALLFEST:
18TH CENTURY FESTIVAL
(Admission is Free)
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When: September
25, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Location:
(Map
It) 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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HARVEST MOON CORN MAZE AND PUMPKIN PATCH
(Admission:
Admission is $9 per person
(children age 2 and younger are free). Bonfire reservation fee
required. Ask about our s'more or food packages for groups.)
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Open:
Starting Sept 16, open
on weekends; Fri 6-10, Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday 1-6.
Beginning in October, Wednesday & Thursday
from 6pm - 9pm; Friday from 6pm - 10pm; Saturday from 11am - 10pm; Sunday from
1pm - 6pm; Monday & Tuesday by reservation.
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Location:
(Map
It) 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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PUMPKINFEST AT PIGEON
ROOST FARM
(No Admission charge for market area. $5 per person charge for “Fun Center”/
Corn Maze)
Come
Celebrate Fall in the Country. Enjoy a nostalgic family trip back to a working
farm. It's the 30th year and still growing! See the old barns,
friendly barnyard animals, and interesting display of antiques and observation
beehive. Choose from thousands of pumpkins in all sizes and shapes, colorful
and unique heritage squash, several sizes of Indian corn, corn shocks, straw
bales, hard shell and decorative gourds. Young and young-at-heart will have a
great time exploring the “Great Pumpkin Fun Center” with new Fort Pigeon Roost,
giant gerbil wheels, a “goat walk”, Corn Maze, and the Enchanted Forest. The
kids favorites—hillside slide, spooky straw tunnel and Conestoga corn box are
still included. Five shops have handmade crafts and a large selection of fall
decorations, and the children have their own “Kids Korner”. On weekends there
are wagon rides, face painting, food concessions, crafters and
demonstrations. So come visit and bring your camera to capture some of those
special memories!
Printout:
Pumpkinfest at Pigeon Roost Farm
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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: (Map
It) 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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FAIRS IN SEPTEMBER
Hancock County Fair in Findlay
http://www.hancockfairgrounds.com/
Mahoning County Fair in Canfield
http://www.canfieldfair.com/
Montgomery County Fair in Dayton
http://www.montcofair.com/
Van Wert County Fair in Van Wert
http://www.vanwertcountyfair.com/
Geauga County Fair in Burton
http://www.geaugafair.com/
Fulton County Fair in Wauseon
http://www.fultoncountyfair.com/
Washington County Fair in Marietta
http://www.washcountyfair.org/
Highland County Fair in Hillsboro
http://www.highlandcountyfair.org/
Morgan County Fair in
McConnelsville
http://www.morgancofair.org/
Hardin County Fair in Kenton
http://www.hardincountyfair.org/
Wayne County Fair in Wooster
http://www.waynecountyfairohio.com/
Williams County Fair in Montpelier
http://www.wcofair.com/
Hocking County Fair in Logan
http://www.hockingcountyfair.com/
Guernsey County Fair in Old
Washington
http://www.guernseycountyfair.org/
Wyandot County Fair in Upper
Sandusky
http://www.guernseycountyfair.org/
Delaware County Fair in Delaware
http://www.delawarecountyfair.com/
Ashland County Fair in Ashland
http://www.ashlandcountyfair.com/
Tuscarawas County Fair in Dover
http://www.tuscarawascountyfair.com/
Brown County Fair in Georgetown
http://www.browncofair.org/
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Fairs in September
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When:
September 10-11, 2011 