Excerpt from a past edition of OhioTraveler
Escape to nearby Coshocton, Ohio, this summer for a family-fun getaway. From entertaining events such as the Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival, the Corvette Cruise-In, Coshocton Dulcimer Days Festival, and the Indian Mud Run to amazing attractions like the wineries that make up the Three Rivers Wine Trail, Historic Roscoe Village, and the Monticello III Horse-drawn Canal Boat Ride, Coshocton is just the place to take a break from life’s hectic pace.
In June, enjoy The Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival, sponsored by Frontier Power, featuring balloon launches, live entertainment, fireworks, balloon nightglow, midway rides, an antiques flea market, craft, and food vendors, a Kiddie Tractor Pull, and more. “This year’s festival features tethered balloon rides on Thursday evening from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m., as well as a Dale Earnhart NASCAR Simulator on Saturday,” said Coshocton Visitors Bureau Interim Director Mindy Brems. “The live musical entertainment includes The Jason Pendola Band, Blend A Cappella Group, British Invasion, The McVay Brothers, and Chris Higbee. The best part is that festival admission and parking are free.” Find a Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival schedule at www.visitcoshocton.com.
“Corvette enthusiasts will enjoy the Corvettes at Roscoe Cruise-In in June,” added Brems. “Guests will also enjoy Frank Allen’s 50’s and 60’s music as they stroll the village.”
Coshocton is also the host of the longest-running heritage music festival in Ohio—The Annual Coshocton Dulcimer Days, held every June in Historic Roscoe Village at the Central Ohio Technical College Coshocton Campus. The festival features music workshops, private lessons, free concerts, and the Mid-East Regional Dulcimer Championships. Visitors to the event will enjoy music, vendors, raffles, artists’ booths, traditional Appalachian music, and a headliner concert Saturday evening with special guests Madeline McNeil and National Hammered Dulcimer Champion Joshua Messick.
The Indian Mud Run takes place in June at Coshocton Lake Park. This Park fundraiser is a challenging 5K obstacle race, including approximately 20 obstacles along Lake Park’s beautiful Scarr Loop and Eagle Ridge Trails. Register at www.indianmudrun.com. “Past participants have said that this is one of the best mud runs they’ve ever done, so we know the runners this year will have a great time. There is even a kids’ course available so that the whole family can participate,” said Brems.
Coshocton is home to several popular attractions, including Historic Roscoe Village, a restored 1800s canal-era town offering a glimpse into life in the 1800s. This summer, experience the Village’s historic scavenger hunt—Mudlarked in Roscoe where guests visit the historic buildings and collect objects along the way. Most of the Famous Shops and Restaurants of Roscoe Village are open seven days a week, so visitors can immerse themselves in a quaint, nostalgic street rich with history discovering delightful shops, enjoying delicious dining and unique lodging options.
A visit to Coshocton in the summer is made extra special with a ride on the Monticello III Horse-drawn Canal Boat, where the huge draft horses pull the Canal Boat along an original restored portion of the Ohio and Erie Canal. Travelers on the 45-minute canal boat ride are entertained by the Canal Boat Captain as he explains 1800s canal life, sharing tall tales and history. The canal boat is open Tuesday through Sunday throughout the summer.
For those who love Ohio wines, staying in Coshocton offers easy access to 17 unique wineries within a 55-minute drive, including those on Coshocton’s Three Rivers Wine Trail, which features Raven’s Glenn, Heritage Vineyard, Rainbow Hills, Yellow Butterfly, Indian Bear, and Baltic Mill.
Make it an overnight getaway by spending time at one of Coshocton’s many affordable lodging options. From luxury cabins, friendly bed and breakfasts, hotels, motels, campgrounds, and guest houses, finding the perfect stay for a getaway is easy. There are overnight packages to choose from that include wine tastings, Roscoe Village tour tickets, or a Girlfriends’ Getaway.
Request a free visitor packet and find more details about getaway packages, attractions, events, and more, at www.VisitCoshocton.com or call (740) 622-4877 or 800-338-4724.
