May 11 - 13, 2012
Sogbety Diomande's West African Celebration
Friday, May 11, 2012 at 5:00pm until Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 4:30pm
Templed Hills Camp and Conference Center, 5734 Durbin Rd. , Bellville, OH 44813 - http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sogbety/sogbety-diomandes-west-african-celebration Help us fund the festival by donating to my Kickstarter account and receive some great rewards!! • 3 day drum and dance camp
www.sogbetydiomande.webs.com -
check out the camp at http://www.ocucc.org/OutdoorMin/TempledHills/TempledHills.htm
May 12, 2012
Live Birds of Prey - Mohican State Park Lodge
Among our most popular attractions are birds of prey presentations conducted by experts from the Ohio Bird Sanctuary every Saturday evening April through November at Mohican State Park Lodge. Learn about Ohio's flighted predators. Marvel at the speed of falcons, the stealth of owls, and the accuracy of hawks. For more info call 419-938-5411 or go to www.mohicanstateparklodge.com
May 15th, 2012
Jeff Bell - Happy Grape
Every Tuesday at The Happy Grape in Lexington Ohio - 7 p.m.
May 17-20, 2012
Annual Greek Festival - Mansfield
St. Constantine Greek Orthodox Church -
The annual Greek festival takes place for four days, May 17-20, 2012 and offers authentic Greek food, dancing, and a Beer Garden. Carry-Out is available. For more information, please call - 419-526-0129
Friday, May 18, 2012
American Craft Beer Tasting - Mitchell's Orchard
6pm-9pm - Come celebrate American Craft Beer Week, May 14th - 20th, at Mitchell's Orchard & Farm Market!!! Dubbed the 'Mother of All Beer Weeks,' American Craft Beer Week is the annual celebration of small and independent craft brewers, their craft beer, and the American craft beer culture. To honor this week, we'll be having an American Craft Beer Tasting on Friday, May 18th from 6 to 9 p.m. We'll have many different American craft beers to sample, including:
Thirsty Dog Raspberry Ale -
New Planet Off the Grid Pale Ale -
Mt. Carmel Nut Brown Ale -
Chatoe Rogue Single Malt Ale -
Chatoe Rogue Oregasmic Ale -
Chatoe Rogue Dirtoir Black Lager -
Great Lakes Beers -
The Doppelrock -
Holy Moses -
Commodore Perry
The Wright Pils -
Plus more! And don't worry wine drinkers, we'll have many different wines for you to taste as well, including a new winery to Mitchell's Orchard, Paper Moon Vineyards www.papermoonvineyards.com from Vermillion, Ohio will be there. The cost is $15 per person. As always, food and fun are included! We hope to see you there!! Any questions feel free to call us at 419-207-0746!
May 18-19, 2012
Tuna Does Vegas – The Mansfield Playhouse
(comedy written by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard)
This is a hilarious new installment from the legendary Greater Tuna creative team. Tuna Does Vegas reunites the lovable and eccentric characters from the third smallest town in Texas as they take a rambling romp in Sin City. This play is performed by only two men (Ryan Kiley and Doug Wertz) and is a tour de force of comic acting that you’ll never forget! Performances on Fri. and Sat. May 18, 19, 25 & 26 begin at 8:00 p.m. Our Sunday matinee May 27 begins at 2:30 p.m. Order tickets on-line at www.mansfieldplayhouse.com or call the box office at 419-522-2883.
May 19th, 2012
Live Bluegrass Music - Lincoln Way Auction
Featuring Harold Hamilton & Southern Tradition with a special guest yet to be announced. Located in North Robinson - approximately three miles North of the intersection of U.S. Route 30 and State Route 602, on State Route 602. (One mile North of North Robinson).
Enjoy Great Bluegrass Music… LIVE! The Best Way to Experience Bluegrass Music! 419-562-4363 for more information - The 3rd Saturday Every Month From October ~ May - 50/50 Drawings, Raffles, Door Prizes & Concessions - Featuring * 2 Top Area Bands * $8.00 per person – 12 and under FREE - Doors Open at 6 p.m. – Music 7 – 11 p.m. - Handicap Accessible, Smoke Free and Family Friendly Facility
May 19, 2012
Live Birds of Prey - Mohican State Park Lodge
Among our most popular attractions are birds of prey presentations conducted by experts from the Ohio Bird Sanctuary every Saturday evening April through November at Mohican State Park Lodge. Learn about Ohio's flighted predators. Marvel at the speed of falcons, the stealth of owls, and the accuracy of hawks. For more info call 419-938-5411 or go to www.mohicanstateparklodge.com
May 19 - 20, 2012
Spring Plow Days - Malabar Farm State Park
11 am - 4:00 pm - Free - Malabar Farm’s Spring Plowing Days event features the beautiful and majestic draft animals which once were the mainstay of farming in early Ohio. The setting for this event is the rich rolling countryside of Pleasant Valley where agriculture has played an important role since the 1820’s. This event will feature teamsters and draft teams testing their skills in competition. All competitors must be members of the Central Ohio Draft Horse Association. This is just one of the events where Malabar offers visitors the chance to reflect on and experience many things which have changed as well as a few which have stayed the same.
Sunday’s events include adult classes for men and women in the box-wagon obstacle course. The log skidding contest begins at 11:00 a.m. and the weekend’s activities wrap up with the fun pull. Teamsters pit the strength of their teams against their competition to see which team can pull the greatest load over a distance of 25 feet. For more info go online at http://www.malabarfarm.org/
May 22nd, 2012
Jeff Bell - Happy Grape
Every Tuesday at The Happy Grape in Lexington Ohio - 7 p.m.
May 25-27, 2012
Tuna Does Vegas – The Mansfield Playhouse
(comedy written by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard)
This is a hilarious new installment from the legendary Greater Tuna creative team. Tuna Does Vegas reunites the lovable and eccentric characters from the third smallest town in Texas as they take a rambling romp in Sin City. This play is performed by only two men (Ryan Kiley and Doug Wertz) and is a tour de force of comic acting that you’ll never forget! Performances on Fri. and Sat. May 18, 19, 25 & 26 begin at 8:00 p.m. Our Sunday matinee May 27 begins at 2:30 p.m. Order tickets on-line at www.mansfieldplayhouse.com or call the box office at 419-522-2883.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
May Barn Dance - Malabar Farm State Park
7:00 to 10:00 pm - Free - Live music and caller. Beginners are welcome! This is a FREE event. In celebration of country life, Malabar Farm continues the tradition that Louis Bromfield started by hosting country barn dances in the main timber frame barn at Malabar Farm. A total of six (6) barn dances are scheduled April through October.
ALL dances are FREE and open to the public. Beginner and veteran dancers are welcome. Enjoy live music and square-dance calling provided by the Back Porch Swing Band and square dance caller Tom McConahay. This group has pleased hundreds of dancers for many years with their down-home style and patience with beginner dancers.Food and refreshments available at dance. For more info go online at http://www.malabarfarm.org/
May 26th, 2012
Mohican Traditions Arts & Crafts Festival - Loudonville
Artisans and craftsmen will be selling and displaying their crafts in our beautiful Central Park in downtown Loudonville. Enjoy a chicken BBQ and more! For more information please call 877-266-4422.
May 26, 2012
Live Birds of Prey - Mohican State Park Lodge
Among our most popular attractions are birds of prey presentations conducted by experts from the Ohio Bird Sanctuary every Saturday evening April through November at Mohican State Park Lodge. Learn about Ohio's flighted predators. Marvel at the speed of falcons, the stealth of owls, and the accuracy of hawks. For more info call 419-938-5411 or go to www.mohicanstateparklodge.com
May 26 - 27, 2012
Pioneer Days - Wolf Creek/Pine Run Grist Mill
State Route 3 South of Loudonville. Enjoy buck skinners, crafters, encampments, live entertainment and more. For more information, call 419-668-2497 or visit us online. For more information: www.WolfCreekMill.org
May 29th, 2012
Jeff Bell - Happy Grape
Every Tuesday at The Happy Grape in Lexington Ohio - 7 p.m.
Friday, June 1-3, 2012
Hollywood Returns - Malabar Farm State Park
Meet Stephen Bogart and Tyrone Power, Jr. on a Celebrity "Big House" Tour of Louis Bromfield's famous home and where Bogart & Bacall married and where Tyrone Power, Clark Gable, Jimmy Cagney and other Hollywood legends stayed and played. Take photos and get autographs from Bogart and Power on this unique tour. View original paintings by Grandma Moses, original handpainted film cells from Disney's "Ferdinand the Bull" and much more. Morning tours - 9:30 - 11:30am Afternoon tours - 2:00 - 4:00pm For more info go online at http://www.malabarfarm.org/
June 2, 2012
MOHICAN 100 MILE MOUNTIAN BIKE RACE
One of the premier mountain bicycle races in Ohio. One hundred miles or 100K loop consisting of 11,000+ feet of climbing along mostly singletrack, doubletrack or dirt road, spanning 4 counties through some of the most remote and scenic areas in the rolling hills of Mohican Country. For more info call 419-989-0239 or 1-877-266-4422 or www.mohican.net
June 4th, 2012
Jeff Bell - Happy Grape
Every Tuesday at The Happy Grape in Lexington Ohio - 7 p.m.
June 8-9, 2012
Wally’s Café – The Mansfield Playhouse
(comedy by Ron Clark and Sam Bobrick)
This tender and comic play takes place in a small diner and the story covers three decades in the lives of the owner couple and their favorite waitress. Some dreams elude the wishful thinkers but in the end they each discover what truly matters in life. This play provides an evening of escape to another time and makes us laugh and remember what it’s like to grow up and grow older with the people you love. Performances to be held on our second stage cabaret on June 8, 9, 15 & 16 at 8:00 p.m. Seating is limited. Order tickets on-line at www.mansfieldplayhouse.com or call the box office at 419-522-2883.
June 8 – 10, 2012
EMCO Gears Classic at MID-OHIO Raceway
Fresh off celebrating the track’s 50th season in 2011, Mid-Ohio opens the 2012 docket on June 8-10 with the GRAND-AM Road Racing Rolex Sports Car Series in town for the EMCO Gears Classic. On the schedule as a fall championship race last year, the event moves back to its familiar season opening slot. The Rolex Sports Car Series and Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge races will be broadcast on SPEED. For more information go to www.mid-ohio.com or call 800-Mid-Ohio.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Clear Fork Ski Resort Rodeo - Butler
7:00 pm - 341 Resort Drive - Butler, OH 44822 - Bring the family to the rodeo. This is a sanctioned event, with riders, bulls, and rodeo clowns. Gates open at 7 pm. The live band Trust, starts at 8 and plays until midnight. Mechanical bull from 9 until midnight. Adult tickets - $10, Children from 6-12 - $5 and children under 5 are free. For more information, please Call - 419-883-2000
June 9, 2012
Safe Boating & Fishing Festival - Pleasant Hill Lake Park
The North Central Ohio Safe Boating and Fishing Festival will be held Saturday, June 11 from 12:00 pm to 5:30 pm at Pleasant Hill Lake Park. Free admission to the park with free boat rides, kayaks, sailboats, fishing for kids, boat show, safety displays and door prices. The first 100 children under 12 will get a free lifejacket (PFD). For more information please call 419-938-6671 or 1-877-266-4422
June 9, 2012
International Wine Festival - Wolf Creek Grist Mill, Loudonville
Come and enjoy International wines, domestic beers and some great food at the Grist Mill. Wineries will be represented, featuring wines from Ohio and around the world. Wine is available for tasting by the glass or bottle. Food is also available for purchase. Live music. Adult tickets are $10.00 each at gate, $8.00 in advance, which includes a logo glass & tastings. Under 21 tickets are $1.00. All tickets may be purchased at the gate. Wine & Food Pairing Session in the afternoon from noon to 4pm for an extra charge of $10.00 for that tent, Kids scavenger hunt with prizes, also a FREE Kids Sundae Bar. For more information: www.WolfCreekMill.org
June 11th, 2012
Jeff Bell - Happy Grape
Every Tuesday at The Happy Grape in Lexington Ohio - 7 p.m.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Northwest Territory - Myers Memorial Bandshell, Ashland
8pm - Entertaining audiences with its own unique style and enthusiasm - bluegrass, gospel, country fiddle tunes, breakdowns and original compositions are part of the band's repertoire. Family humor and fast-paced stage presence make Northwest Territory a favorite wherever they perform. Members include Mike Gorrell, Marsha Kirker, Randall Boring and Ashland's own Mary Kettering.
June 15-16, 2012
Wally’s Café – The Mansfield Playhouse
(comedy by Ron Clark and Sam Bobrick)
This tender and comic play takes place in a small diner and the story covers three decades in the lives of the owner couple and their favorite waitress. Some dreams elude the wishful thinkers but in the end they each discover what truly matters in life. This play provides an evening of escape to another time and makes us laugh and remember what it’s like to grow up and grow older with the people you love. Performances to be held on our second stage cabaret on June 8, 9, 15 & 16 at 8:00 p.m. Seating is limited. Order tickets on-line at www.mansfieldplayhouse.com or call the box office at 419-522-2883.
June 16, 2012
Thunder in Paradise Bike Show/Music & Rib Fest - Downtown Loudonville
Spend the day in downtown Loudonville's Central Park. Bring your lawn chairs and blanket. While listening to the music you can also enjoy ribs from many vendors. Lions Club will also have their Chicken BBQ. For more information please call 877-266-4422
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Clear Fork Resort Mud Run - Butler, Ohio
11:00 am - 341 Resort Drive - Gates open at 11 am for the Mud Run. Corn Hole Tournament, and Red Solo Cup After Party from 8-12. For more information, please Call - 419-883-2000 or go online at http://www.clearforkski.com
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Sprint Triathlon, Strongman, and Taste of Town - Mansfield
9:30 am - 14 West 4th Street - Calling all athletes. A Sprint Triathlon, Strongman and Taste of the Town is coming to Mansfield. Sprint Triathlon check in begins at 7:30 am with a 1/4 mile swim at Charle Mill Lake, a 15 mile bike ride from Charles Mill to downtown Mansfield, and a 5k finisher. Beginning at 11:30 am is the North Central Ohio Strongman. with a check in at 9 am. To register for these competitions go to: http://antonellispt.com/?p=106 - For more information, please Call 419-709-9276
June 16 – 17, 2012
Mohican Trail 100 Run - Mohican Country
The 22nd Annual Mohican Trail 100 Mile Run is sponsored by Cleveland West Road Runners. Enjoy watching runners from all over test there endurance through the trails of Mohican Country. 100 Miles spanning through some of the most remote and scenic area of the Mohican State Park and surrounding area. It is one of the country's premier ultra-marathons. The event is so recognized throughout the ultra-marathon world that the USAT&F named the Mohican Trail 100 Mile Run to be the first ever 100 Mile Trail championship. For more information please call 1-419-989-0239 or Mohican@cwrrc.org
June 18th, 2012
Jeff Bell - Happy Grape
Every Tuesday at The Happy Grape in Lexington Ohio - 7 p.m.
June 22 - 24, 2012
Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio - Lexington
It’s fitting that the 50th Season of Racing in Mid-Ohio history begins with a series that celebrates the past like the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association. Joining SVRA on track this summer will be The Cayman Interseries, a spec series featuring the Porsche Cayman S painted in car liveries identical to the famous Porsches throughout history. The Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio will celebrate Porsche as Featured Marque during the season’s first race weekend. For more information go to www.mid-ohio.com or call 800-Mid-Ohio.
June 23, 2012
10th ANNUAL PERRYSVILLE LIONS CAR SHOW
All makes, models, years welcome. Dash plaques first 50 - 20 trophies awarded. Registration starts at 1:00 pm, show 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Chicken bar-b-q available. Free admission; $5 show car entry.
June 23 - 24, 2012
Ohio Vintage Truck Jamboree - Ashland County Fairgrounds
9am-5pm - Multi-chapter show. Presented by: Black Swamp Chapter, Northeast Ohio Chapter, Greater Cincinnati Chapter, Buckeye Vintage Haulers Chapter of the American Truck Historical Society. Vintage Truck Show, trucking memorabilia display, and swap meet. Saturday night demolition derby. Available on-site camping and food.
For show information call: 419-721-9204, 419-420-2083, or 330-682-1707.
For display & Swap meet information call: 419-332-5775 or 419-355-8219.
For camping & hook-ups information call: 419-289-0466.
No truck registration fee: we ask that you bring non-perishable food items to benefit the Ashland County Food Bank.
June 25th, 2012
Jeff Bell - Happy Grape
Every Tuesday at The Happy Grape in Lexington Ohio - 7 p.m.
June 28 - July 1, 2012
Ashland Baloonfest - Ashland
Feel the excitement and splendor of bold, colorful hot air balloons as they tower over you, then magically rise and soar away! Plus, enjoy lots of other activities: Balloon Glow, Balloon races, stage performances, sport tournaments, displays, exhibits, food and more. BalloonFest promises to be an outing with the entire family in mind. Location: Children's Home Field, Center St. and Morgan Ave. Call 877-581-2345 ext. 1003. For more information please go to www.AshlandOhioBalloonfest.com
For more information please call 419-938-6531
July 6 - 8, 2012
Shelby Bicycle Days
Shelby is having their annual bicycle days July 6, 7, and 8th 2012. - More information can also be obtained by calling Shelby City Hall @419-347-5131. For a full schedule of events check the website at www.shelbybicycledays.com
July 6 & 7, 2012
Antique Festival - Loudonville
Enjoy Antiques and Collectibles in downtown Loudonville. Antique and collectible dealers set up in downtown Loudonville's Central Park. Live entertainment, food and more. For more information on this event please call 877-266-4422.
Saturday, July 07, 2012
Liberty Barn Dance - Malabar Farm State Park
7 - 10 pm - In celebration of country life, Malabar Farm continues the tradition that Louis Bromfield started by hosting country barn dances in the main timber frame barn at Malabar Farm. A total of six (6) barn dances are scheduled April through October.
ALL dances are FREE and open to the public. Beginner and veteran dancers are welcome. Enjoy live music and square-dance calling provided by the Back Porch Swing Band and square dance caller Tom McConahay. This group has pleased hundreds of dancers for many years with their down-home style and patience with beginner dancers.Food and refreshments available at dance. For more info go online at http://www.malabarfarm.org/
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Fiber Arts Festival - Malabar Farm State Park
10 - 4 pm During one of many events planned at Malabar Farm State Park, visitors have the chance to join the Malabar Farm Spinning and Weaving Guild as they host the Fiber Art Festival. The festival will be an excellent “hands-on” opportunity for adults and children. Visitors to this festival will experience the crafts and handwork of our ancestors. Visitors will also learn about fibers, their content, and how to use them. Demonstrations will include weaving, spinning, bobbin lace, tatting, crocheting, knitting, rug hooking, penny rugs, quilting, applique, and more.
This event is open to the public free of charge and will be held rain or shine in the Malabar Farm Main Barn by the Big House. Refreshments will also be available. This is just one of the events where Malabar’s celebration of Ohio’s rich agricultural history offers visitors the chance to reflect on and experience many things which have changed as well as a few which have stayed the same. For more info go online at http://www.malabarfarm.org/
July 7, 2012
CLASSIC CAR SHOW - Loudonville
Over 500 cars attend this annual show. Rated #1 in the top ten downtown events in Crusin' Times Magazine. Great food, live entertainment, and so much more! For more information please call 877-266-4422
July 10 – 14, 2012
Ashland Chautauqua
The theme this year is 'The Fabulous Fifties'. Our troupe is: Karen Vuranch as Pearl Buck; Elsa Wolfe as Minnie Pearl; Dianne Moran as Rachel Carson; Dick Usher as Pee Wee Reese and John Moser as Joseph McCarthy.
For more info call 877-581-2345 ext. 1003 or www.ashlandchautauqua.org.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Occidental Gypsy - Unitarian Universalist Church -
25 Church Street in Bellvile - Tickets are $12 in advance - $15 the day of the show - Paid reservations strongly suggested - Sponsored by Highlands of Ohio - 419-522-5058 or www.highlandsofohio.com
July 13th-14th, 2012
Bluegrass In the Grove - Lincoln Way Auction
Located in North Robinson - approximately three miles North of the intersection of U.S. Route 30 and State Route 602, on State Route 602. (One mile North of North Robinson). "Bluegrass In The Grove" - 7 BANDS! / FREE Camping Available - Enjoy Great Bluegrass Music… LIVE! Call 419-562-4363 for more information
July 13 – 15, 2012
Great Mohican Pow-Wow - Mohican Reservation
Event takes place at Mohican Reservation and includes Native American dancing, story telling, dance and drum competition, crafts, traders. This is a real Native Indian Pow-Wow. Call 877-266-4422 for information. 1-800-766-2267 or www.mohicanpowwow.com
July 13 – 15, 2012
BUCKEYE SUPERBIKE WEEKEND • Mid-Ohio Raceway
Though motorcycles haven’t competed on the track as long as sports cars have, the last two decades would not be the same without them. The second race of the year, is the 22nd running of the Buckeye SuperBike Weekend presented by Dunlop Tire. Once again, American SuperBike leads the weekend’s docket in the Wiseco SuperBike 100 Doubleheader. Additionally, AMA Pro Racing’s other three classes are set to compete: Daytona SportBike, SuperSport and XR-1200. For more information go to www.mid-ohio.com or call 800-Mid-Ohio.
July 16th, 2012
Jeff Bell and The Northern Junkyard Orchestra
Martini's on Main In Mansfield Ohio - 9 p.m.
July 19 – 21, 2012
FLXIBLE RALLY - Loudonville
Enjoy the "good old day" when Loudonville was home of The Flxible Company, proud manufacturer of inter-city motorcoaches. A bi-annual event, this year's Rally includes a July 21 coach parade downtown featuring some 40 restored coaches and open house with many classic coaches on display. Flxible coaches were popular throughout the United States and the world through much of the 20th century. The original Flxible plant, now owned by MCI, still repairs coaches from around the country.
For information call 419-994-3869 of go to www.FlxibleOwners.com.
July 20 - 22, 2012
AMA VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE DAYS AT MID-OHIO
After a week break, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course hosts another organization that honors the past as well as any as the American Motorcyclist Association makes its annual trip to Lexington on July 20-22. The AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will be the site of North America’s largest motorcycle swap meet and dozens of road and off-road class racing. For more information go to www.mid-ohio.com or call 800-Mid-Ohio.
July 21st, 2012
DIRTY MO 11 MILE RUN - Loudonville
Part of the Dirty Trail Race Series with 16 different races throughout northern Ohio. The Dirty Mo starts & finishes at the Visitors Info Center / Mohican State Park Mountain Bike Parking on SR 3 south of Loudonville. For more info contact 567-241-3537 or visit www.DirtyTrailSeries.com
July 21st, 2012
Mansfield Metal & BBQ BASH! - Belchers House of Rock
Orange Street, Mansfield - BBQ starts @ 5PM -
Bands start @ 8-8:30PM
Confirmed Bands:
BRASS KNUCKLE HUSTLE -
Agony Awaits -
Weep None Lost -
Yellow No.5 -
Krymzon
Brought to you by: Belchers House of Rock -
Brass Knuckle Hustle -
Vulgar Media Productions -
Gross Magazine
July 21 & 22, 2012
RELAY FOR LIFE RALLY - Loudonville
Relay for Life will start at 5:00 pm on Friday and will end at 11:00 am on Saturday. Also there is a parade on Friday to kick off the Relay at 4:30 pm through downtown to the Redbird Stadium. For more information please call 1-877-266-4422
July 22nd, 2012
Jeff Bell and The Northern Junkyard Orchestra
The Happy Grape in Lexington Ohio - 8 p.m.
July 28th, 2012
66th Jeromesville Summer Festival
A local resident homecoming and more! The Festival includes fun entertainment, games, and something to eat. The Jeromesville Historical Society typically has items on display not normally exhibited in the museum. A parade may also planned. For information call 419-368-3055
July 28 & 29, 2012
Richland County Antique Show and Flea Market
Starts at 9:00 am - 750 N. Home Rd. -
Mansfield - The last weekend of the month from February-November, come on out to the Richland County Fairgrounds for the Flea Market and Antique Show. Admission is just $1.00 per person and kids under 11 are free. Over 200+ dealer spaces available and cash give-aways! For more information, please (419) 747-3717
Saturday, August 04, 2012
Farm Fun Day - Malabar Farm State Park
Starts at 10:00 am - As one of many events planned at Malabar Farm State Park, Fun on the Farm is the theme of this event. Some of the activities scheduled for the morning activities include: Gather the Eggs (five eggs have to be picked up and carried in a small basket over the finish line); Get Dressed for Work (contestants must run to put on bib overalls, a coat, hat, gloves, and boots, then run to the finish line); Fix the Machinery (a container holds the right bolts to fit several holes in a steel plate, mixed in with an odd assortment of other nuts and bolts); Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest; Hay Bale Throwing; Rubber Chicken Toss; Fruits and Veggie Toss; and a Sack Race. For more info go online at http://www.malabarfarm.org/
Saturday, August 04, 2012
Summer Barn Dance - Malabar Farm State Park
In celebration of country life, Malabar Farm continues the tradition that Louis Bromfield started by hosting country barn dances in the main timber frame barn at Malabar Farm. A total of six (6) barn dances are scheduled April through October.
ALL dances are FREE and open to the public. Beginner and veteran dancers are welcome. Enjoy live music and square-dance calling provided by the Back Porch Swing Band and square dance caller Tom McConahay. This group has pleased hundreds of dancers for many years with their down-home style and patience with beginner dancers. Food and refreshments available at dance. For more info go online at http://www.malabarfarm.org/
August 29th, 2012
Jim Malcom - Gorman Nature Center
7:30 p.m. - $12
September 20-22, 2012
Crestline Harvest Festival
Featuring rides, volleyball, contests for adults and children and entertainment which includes bands like The Stover's, Dr. Simple, Boogie Hill, Double Play and the Fleetwood Mac tribute band Rumors. There will also be a Farmer's Market and Craft Expo along with tons of food. A new addition to the festival this year will be a Water Ball Challenge hosted by the Crestline Fire Department.
Other events include Alumni Night at the Crestline Convocation Center on Sept. 21, the Crestline Athletic Booster Club's Golf Outing at Valley View Golf Course and the Crestline Police Departments Car Show will be held on Sept. 22 at Village Hall.
Saturday, September 29, 2012
21st Anniversary Go Round - Richland Carrousel Park
9:00am until 4:00pm -
Come Bike, Run, Walk - Choose from the City Parks Bike Ride 6.8mi or the Carrousel to Richland B&O Trail for a 40mi tour. Enjoy a spaghetti dinner Friday Night at Holiday Inn & Suites followed by a free concert at The BrickYard
September 29th - 30th, 2012
Ohio Heritage Days - Malabar Farm State Park
10:00 am - 5 p.m. - As part of Ohio’s Agricultural History, Malabar Farm will host the Annual Ohio Heritage Days from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. This popular festival is one of Ohio’s largest free outdoor primitive arts, crafts, and living-history festivals and is open to the public free of charge. This year’s festival will feature a Buck skinners and Civil War Artillery Encampment with live musket shooting, and cannon firing. Many of the activities are great for kids wanting to learn more about Ohio’s history and relive the times of family farms and skilled trades of yesteryear.
In The Spirit of Friends, a primitive arts and antiques festival, will occur on Saturday from 10AM to 4PM. Dealers will be selling their gatherings of primitive handmade items, folk art, rug hookings, and primitive antiques in the Main Barn (Big House Area). The Ohio Archaeological Society will be on hand Sunday at the Main barn (Big House Area) from 10AM to 4PM. Encounter the artifacts of Ohio’s ancient past from archaeologists and historians throughout the day.
The Malabar Antique Tractor Club will display vintage antique tractors, and many types of antique farm machinery. Local community non-profit groups will be offering a variety of foods from french fries items to funnel cakes. The Malabar Farm Smoke House will be in full operation on both Saturday and Sunday. Visit the smokehouse at 1:00PM for free smoked samples. Live bluegrass and “Ohio” music will be provided by local bands throughout the day at the main barn. For more info go online at http://www.malabarfarm.org/
September 30th - October 1st, 2012
Bluegrass In the Grove - Lincoln Way Auction
North Robinson - approximately three miles North of the intersection of U.S. Route 30 and State Route 602, on State Route 602. (One mile North of North Robinson).
"Bluegrass In The Grove"
7 BANDS! / FREE Camping Available - Enjoy Great Bluegrass Music… LIVE! Call 419-562-4363 for more information
Saturday, Oct 27, 2012
Harvest Barn Dance - Malabar Farm State Park
7:00 pm - 10 p.m. - In celebration of country life, Malabar Farm continues the tradition that Louis Bromfield started by hosting country barn dances in the main timber frame barn at Malabar Farm. A total of six (6) barn dances are scheduled April through October.
ALL dances are FREE and open to the public. Beginner and veteran dancers are welcome. Enjoy live music and square-dance calling provided by the Back Porch Swing Band and square dance caller Tom McConahay. This group has pleased hundreds of dancers for many years with their down-home style and patience with beginner dancers. Food and refreshments available at dance. For more info go online at http://www.malabarfarm.org/
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