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• Ross • Clark • Jackson
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Wyandot Crawford
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• Mansfield
• Wooster Stark • Franklin • Fairfield • Marion
Hardin • Marion
Holmes Carroll
• Pickaway • Delaware • Knox
Marion • Mt. Gilead
• Millersburg
Morrow • New

Knox
Philadelphia
Jefferson
Logan • Mt. Vernon
Tuscarawas
• Delaware Coshocton
Union
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Delaware • Coshcoton Harrison
Champaign Licking
Guernsey
Miami • Newark
Muskingum Belmont
• Coshocton • Noble • Tuscarawas
• Cambridge
• Springflied Columbus

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There’s never been a better summer to get away and have some fun locally! Whether
you’re planning a trip for the day, a weekend getaway or a long, relaxing vacation, our publication can help.
These pages are filled with a tremendous variety of advertisers, events, attractions and travel information to
help in planning your summer fun. All you have to do is worry about packing.
So, take a hike, hit the beach, find a hideaway and, most of all, enjoy all there is to do in Ohio.
Please keep in mind that we have included a variety of activities and attractions to interest all ages. This in
no way reflects our endorsement, nor does the omission of any particular place or event mean we do not
recommend it to visitors. The information we have included in this publication was compiled from a wide
variety of sources. Although we have made every effort to give you current and accurate information, we
suggest that visitors should verify details before traveling.

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 Fun in the Sun
doesn’t have to be far away
ABBEY ROY | CentralOhio.com

Whether you’re a football fan, history buff or music
junkie, you can be sure to find your niche in the
Buckeye State this summer.
A full lineup of summer events includes everything
from the mainstream to the unique: a Banana Split
Festival in Wilmington, Duct Tape Festival in Avon and
Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival, to name a few.
From small-town affairs to citywide celebrations, a
schedule of family-friendly events to cater to all tastes
should jam-pack your lazy days of summer with plenty
of activity.
“That’s the great thing about Ohio, is the diversity of
the product we have,” state tourism director Amir Eylon
said. “There’s so many great experiences.”
Not only that, Eylon said, but there’s the affordability
factor: A day of fun or a weekend getaway can be just a
couple of hours’ drive away.
“If you’re on a budget, you can have a great time and
get a lot of value, see new experiences and learn a lot of
things,” he said.
So get out the sunscreen, start drafting an agenda
and make a checklist of to-do’s: 2010 is sure to be a
summer to remember.

Here are a few major events statewide,

but be sure to research the Web for a complete list of options.
Columbus
Arts Festival
Columbus, June 4-6
This summer marks the 49th
year for the Columbus Arts
Festival, a gathering of more
than 200 nationally acclaimed
artists who will display their
work in the city’s Discovery
District. There also are hands-
on art activities for children and
adults, a variety of cuisine, a
student art exhibition and plenty
of entertainment. For more
information, call (614) 224-2606
or visit www.gcac.org.
Columbus Arts Festival
Tall Ships Festival
Cleveland, July 7-11
This festival presented by the
Port of Cleveland and Cleveland
Rotary Club includes between
nine and 11 replica historic
vessels representing various
times in Great Lakes maritime
history. Their Tall Ships’
four-day stop at the Port of
Cleveland will be accompanied
by live entertainment, youth
sailing training opportunities,
a maritime marketplace
and, of course, tours of the
ships. For more information,
call (216) 556-8637 or visit
www.clevelandtallships.com.
Tall Ships Festival
Vectren Dayton
Air Show
Dayton, July 17-18
An annual celebration in the
Birthplace of Aviation and home
of Orville and Wilbur Wright,
this year’s air show will feature
a performance by the U.S. Navy
Blue Angels, National Aviation
Hall of Fame inductee Sean
D. Tucker, the Team Fastrax
professional skydiving team
and more. Children also can
enjoy craft time and play in the
Vectren Kids’ Hangar. For more
information, call (937) 898-5901 year’s Hall of Famers include Russ
or visit www.usats.org Grimm, Rickey Jackson, Dick
LeBeau, Floyd Little, John Randle,
Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith.
Celebrate with an enshrinement
ceremony and concerts, fireworks
and annual Balloon Classic
Invitational, among others. Visit
www.profootballhoffestival.com
for details.
Vectren Dayton Air Show
Dublin Irish Festival
Dublin, Aug. 6-8
You don’t have to be Irish to
join in the festivities that will
include a full lineup of Irish
music and dancers, plenty of food Pro Football Hall of Fame
and drink, a bagpipe showcase
and other entertainment. Also
featured will be the annual dart Photos: Ohio Tourism Division,
competition and contests for the www.DiscoverOhio.com
reddest hair, most freckles and
greenest eyes. Information is
available at (614) 792-7666 or
www.dublinirishfestival.org.
Ohio tourism
Pro Football on the Web
Hall of Fame
Enshrinement Festival discoverohio.com
Canton, July 30 — Aug. 8 ohio.gov/tourism
About 700,000 pigskin fans will travelohio.com
gather at the Pro Football Hall of
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Adventure Area A WELCOME TO...Adventure Area A
Ross, Fayette, Highland, Pike, Clark, Hamilton, Scioto, Vinton, Jackson, Meigs, Adams
ROSS COUNTY
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CHILLICOTHE PAINTS BASEBALL
CHILLICOTHE — Visitors to Chillicothe on various dates
from June 3 through Aug. 7 will have the chance to see the potential
major and minor league baseball stars of the future up close
and personal.
The Paints, who play in the cozy VA Memorial Stadium at
17273 Ohio 104 just north of Chillicothe, compete in the 14-team
Prospect League, a wooden bat league comprised of top college
baseball talent from throughout the country. For $6 general
admission ($5 for those 55 and older or 12 and younger), visitors
can take in a game, enjoy all the culinary trappings of the baseball
experience and have a shot at one of the many promotions offered
throughout each game.
For a schedule, more information on the Prospect League and a
look at the promotions schedule, visit www.chillicothepaints.com
or call (740) 773-TEAM.
Lindsay Niegelberg/file photo
Chillicothe Paints’ Ben Allen steps on second base as he turns an
unassisted double play during the second inning of a game against the
Quincy Gems.
FREELYFEST CONCERT
CHILLICOTHE — In what has become a musical tradition in the
Chillicothe area, Freelyfest returns to the Ross County Fairgrounds
for a sixth straight year June 12.
The event, which takes on a festival-like atmosphere, offers a
complete afternoon and evening of music that has grown during
the years to include more performers, larger performance areas and
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longer musical sets from each group. It showcases the best in local
talent across Ross County and the surrounding region.
While details of this year’s performance lineup were still being
worked out as of press time, organizers have determined ticket prices,
which ran $20 per person last year, will include everything this year,
including a gate ticket, parking and on-site camping.
For more details as they become available, visit
www.freelyfest.net/home.cfm. The fairgrounds are located on
Fairgrounds Road just off Ohio 104 north of Chillicothe.
AUTO RACING
For those who like speed in a dirt track environment, the Ross
County area offers not one, but two race tracks that have featured
races nearly every Saturday night throughout the summer.
KC Raceway, located at 2535 Blain Highway in Waverly, touts
itself as “Ohio’s Fastest 3/8 Mile Dirt Track.” Its schedule throughout
the summer features sprint cars, Advance Modifies, hobby stocks,
late models and others. Several special events are scheduled, such as
the Speed Week All-Star Sprints on June 19 and the USAC Sprints
on July 31.
Admission for regular events is $12 for ages 13 and older, $10 for
senior citizens with Golden Buckeye Card, $5 for ages 6 to 12 and
free for those younger than 5. Pit passes are $25.
For more information and event schedule, visit www.kc-raceway.com.
The other area racing option, 35 Raceway, is located at 3500 Little
Creek Road in Frankfort. It bills itself as the “Fastest 1/5 Mile Dirt
Track in the Midwest.”
Much like KC Raceway, 35 Raceway features a wide array of racing
vehicles, such as Mod-Lites, four-cylinder stocks, mini sprints, mini
late models and others. It also offers several special racing nights,
such as the Pepsi Mid-Season Championships on July 3, and special
promotional events throughout the year.
General admission for regular events is $10, with children younger
than 12 admitted free with an adult.
For more information and event schedule, visit www.35raceway.com.
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WARRIORS OF METAL FEST III
CHILLICOTHE — For those who enjoy a little
head-banging music on the weekend, the Ross County
Fairgrounds is the place to be June 25 and 26.
Warriors of Metal Fest returns with its third installment
featuring virtually non-stop music from at least two dozen
bands. Among those already confirmed for this year’s
event are Cage, Icarus Witch, Jacobs Dream, Lords of
the Trident, Silent Aggression, Omen, Forgotten Legacy
and Taunted.
Several ticket options are available. A single-day ticket
for either day is $15 purchased in advance or $20 at the
door. A two-day ticket is $25 in advance and $30 at the
door, and a two-day VIP ticket, which includes festival
admission, an exclusive VIP badge, raffle entries, a signed
poster, free food and drink, a goodie bag and free two-night
camping is $99 while they last.
For more information or to order advance tickets, visit
www.warriorsofmetalfest.com. The fairgrounds are located on
Fairgrounds Road just off Ohio 104 north of Chillicothe.
MAGIC WATERS THEATER
BAINBRIDGE — For those who enjoy outdoor family theater,
Magic Waters Theater on Cave Road near Bainbridge enters its
28th year of summer performances.
The tentative schedule for this summer includes:
• Religious drama “Consider the Lilies”: June 11-13
• Thriller “Sherlock Holmes’ American Cousin in the Adventure
of the Walking Corpse”: June 18-20, 25-27 and July 9-11
• Modern adaptation of “Hansel and Gretel”:
July 16-18, 23-25, 30-31 and Aug. 1
• Unique adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”:
Aug. 13-15, 20-22 and 27-29
Admission is $7 for adults, $4 for senior citizens and $3.50
for children. Season tickets can be purchased by adults for $20,
seniors for $12 and children for $10.
Pre-show dinners also are served one hour prior to show time to
those who request them in advance. Cost of dinners is $7.95 for
adults and $6.95 for children.
For more information, visit www.highland-ohio.com/magicwaters.
HISTORICAL
ATTRACTIONS
Christoper Balusik | CentralOhio.com
CHILLICOTHE — Chillicothe and Ross County have long
celebrated their historical status as the seat of Ohio’s statehood.
Now, the multitude of historic tourist sites and attractions
are banding together from a marketing and tourism planning
perspective to encourage weekend getaway visitors to share in the
first capital’s heritage.
Part of that heritage, the outdoor drama “Tecumseh!,” already
is known to many who enjoy live stage performances and living
history. First performed 37 years ago and running throughout
every summer since, more than 2.4 million visitors have seen
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the life story of the Shawnee leader trying to defend his homeland.
Performed outside in the Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre, 5968
Marietta Road, the production (not suitable for young children)
features galloping horses, live military cannon in action and stirring
battle sequences.
To keep the historical weekend going, visitors also can tour Adena
Mansion and Gardens, 847 Adena Road in Chillicothe. Considered
a “crown jewel” among Ohio Historical Society sites, the home
of Thomas Worthington, sixth governor of Ohio and one of the
state’s first U.S. senators, has been restored to look as it did in the
early 1800s. Visitors can tour the grounds, interact with historical
interpreters, enjoy special exhibits and programs and see the view
that was the inspiration for the Great Seal of the State of Ohio.
Other sites of note to round out a weekend of history include
the Hopewell Mound Group constructed by the ancient Hopewell
Indian culture; the Lucy Webb Hayes Heritage House, the restored
birthplace of the wife of the 19th president of the United States,
Rutherford B. Hayes; the David Nickens Heritage Center featuring
local and national African-American heritage and cultural items;
and the Ross County Heritage Center, featuring permanent and
special exhibits.
IF YOU GO
• “Tecumseh!”
The production runs at 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays
June 11 through Sept. 4 in the Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre,
5968 Marietta Road, Chillicothe. Cost is $22.95 for adults and
$15.95 for children 10 and younger.
For more on the show, visit www.tecumsehdrama.com.
• Adena Mansion & Gardens
The site at 847 Adena Road is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesdays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays
throughout the summer, except for July 4. Admission is $8 for
adults, $4 for children 6 through 12 and free for children 5 and
younger and Ohio Historical Society members.
For more information, visit
ohsweb.ohiohistory.org/places/sw01/index.shtml.
File photo
Actors rehearse a scene from the outdoor drama “Tecumseh!” during the 2006
season at Sugarloaf Mountain.
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MASON — When it comes to family fun during the warm weather

months in the Cincinnati area, no discussion is complete without a
mention of Kings Island in nearby Mason.
This year, families will find something new for the little ones
as the award-winning Nickelodeon Universe children’s area has
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Adventure Area A new Boo Blasters on Boo Hill attraction that can be
experienced in 3-D.
The park also features plenty for adults, including
a bevy of roller coasters headlined by the one-year-old
Diamondback, games, live shows, plenty of food options
and a water park included with the price of admission.
For discounts on single-day, two-day and season pass
admissions, visit www.visitkingsisland.com.
Also located at the same exit off Interstate 71 as
Kings Island is The Beach water park. The park boasts
all the trappings associated with wet summer fun,
including water slides, sand volleyball courts, raft rides,
a wave pool and others. For more information, visit
thebeachwaterpark.com.
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Other popular Cincinnati-
area attractions include:
THE CINCINNATI ZOO AND
BOTANICAL GARDENS
With a full slate of animals, exhibits and special
events, it recently was rated a top Cincinnati-area
attraction and one of the top zoos in the nation.
Located at 3400 Vine St. www.cincinnatizoo.org.
CINCINNATI REDS BASEBALL
In addition to live Major League Baseball, fans can
experience stunning city views from Great American Ballpark.
cincinnati.reds.mlb.com.
NEWPORT AQUARIUM
Located just across the Ohio River from Great American
Ballpark in Newport, Ky., the aquarium showcases thousands of
water-based animals from across the world in unique displays.
www.newportaquarium.com.
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Ross County Fair
Christoper Balusik | CentralOhio.com
CHILLICOTHE — Ross County residents celebrate most of their
major festivals in the late spring and early fall.
That only whets their appetite for the real showcase event of the
summer, the Ross County Fair.
The agricultural heritage of the region is on display during the
fair, with 4-H competitions, a Junior Fair Night of fun activities and
plenty of animals available for viewing. But for those who might
consider visiting from outside the area, the fair offers plenty more.
Those who want to immerse themselves in the total fair
experience often choose to join the small city of campers that ring
the fairgrounds in the 1,100 available campsites throughout the
week. The campsites fill quickly, so those interested in checking
availability can call (740) 775-5083.
Once inside the fairgrounds, visitors can expect to find a
wide range of experiences for all ages. Children will enjoy an
extensive midway, which normally includes a free ride period
during one of the afternoons during the week, and other activities,
including a traditional visit from representatives of the Columbus
Blue Jackets.
Local talent, including music, dance and other skills, is on
display throughout the fairgrounds; special events such as concerts,
a demolition derby, harness racing and others grace the grandstand;
and, of course, there’s plenty of fair food to be had.
The event comes the week after the Pike County Fair, Aug. 1-7,
at the fairgrounds just off U.S. 23 in Piketon, offering its own brand
of family fair fun.
IF YOU GO
What: Ross County Fair
When: Aug. 8-14
Where: Ross County Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Road just off
Ohio 104 north of Chillicothe
Cost: Daily admission is $4, with a season ticket costing
$20. Additional fees may be charged for special
grandstand concerts and events.
FYI: www.rosscountyfair.com
Lindsay Niegelberg/file photo
Ross County Fair attendees pet the Calf Scramble Grand Champion in the
Row of Champions.
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Plan a visit soon to Pickaway County, the “Pick
of Ohio”. Our region offers unique and interesting
attractions and is the home of the world famous
“Circleville Pumpkin Show” held annually in mid-
October.
Your first stop should always be the Pickaway
County Welcome Center, where you will find maps
and brochures from area attractions, as well as
unique gifts, displays, and presentations that
highlight the region. The Welcome Center also
sells works from area artists, authors and musi-
cians from Pickaway County. Free wireless access
is available in the comfortable lobby area.
Pickaway County offers outstanding lodging fa-
cilities, a variety of fine dining choices and an ar-
ray of independently owned retail establishments
offering personal service and one-of-a-kind, high-
quality merchandise.
There are wonderful recreational facilities in our
county that feature walking trails, hunting, fishing
and boating opportunities. We also have a number
of fine golf courses to choose from.
Plan to visit our interesting museums and his-
toric sights. Pickaway County also has a rich agri-
cultural heritage. Throughout the county, you will
find farm markets selling fresh produce.
Our area hosts a variety of festivals and special
events every year. A number of exhibits and ac-
tivities will help celebrate the bicentennial of Pick-
away County and Circleville this year. A brand new
Bicentennial Mural is being created by acclaimed
muralist Eric Henn this summer to celebrate this
milestone in our history.
A complete listing of our attractions and plac-
es to visit can be found on our website at www.
pickaway.com or by calling us at 888-770-PICK
(7245).We look forward to your visit and know that
you will discover why we are “The Pick of Ohio!”
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WELCOME TO
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Summer Events and Festivals
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June-September PICKAWAY FARMERS’ MARKET (Downtown Circleville)
Every Saturday morning, buy fresh produce, herbs, honey, and healthy items from local farmers
and growers.
June-September PICKAWAY FLEA MARKET (Pickaway County Fairgrounds)
Held the first Saturday-Sunday of each month, this giant flea market draws
crowds from the entire region.
June 2, 3, 4, 5 DEERCREEK DAM DAYS FESTIVAL – (Williamsport)
Four delightful days of family fun, with a super midway, arts, crafts, flea market, rides and
games for all ages, and lots of good food, all with moderate prices. Three big parades, includ-
ing the Queens’ parade on Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
June 9, 10, 11, 12 COMMERCIAL POINT HOMECOMING FESTIVAL
(Commercial Point)
This festival features a midway packed with rides, games, great food, free square dancing, and
beauty pageants. Come watch spectacular FIREWORKS on Friday night and the Grand Parade
on Saturday at 11:00 a.m.
June 12 & 13 PICKAWAY HERITAGE & ANTIQUE TRACTOR FESTIVAL
(Pickaway Fairgrounds, Circleville)
This unique festival features a square dancing tractor show, a large farm toy show, heritage
demonstrations, antique tractors and farming equipment, live music, food, and a spectacular
tractor parade through downtown Circleville.
June 12-13 GARDEN GALA TOUR (various locations)
Visit a number of fine residential gardens in Circleville, and enjoy appetizers and live music
at various sites along the tour. Cost is $8 advance, $10 day of; begin tour at Trinity Lutheran
Biblical Garden, 135 E. Mound St, Circleville.
June 19- 27 PICKAWAY COUNTY FAIR (Pickaway Fairgrounds, Circleville)
Enjoy a variety of grandstand events such as the Demolition Derby, Truck & Tractor Pulls, Motor
cross, & Harness Racing. Spend all day on the amusement rides and watching 4-H and FFA
members proudly display their projects.
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(Downtown Circleville)
From 5-9 pm, area restaurants offer favorite “picnic foods” including burgers, brats, and straw-
berry shortcake. Live music is performed on the outdoor entertainment stage. Cold brews and
a variety of beverages are available.
June 30, July 1- 4 ASHVILLE 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION (Downtown Ashville)
Celebrate Independence Day at one of Ohio’s oldest and largest community celebrations with
parades, crafts, food, live music, and a large midway. This event concludes with a fantastic
fireworks display at 10 pm on July 4.
July 15 THIRD THURSDAY EVENT SERIES:BLUES, BREWS & BBQ
(Downtown Circleville)
From 5-9 pm, the air is filled with the smells of BBQ and all the fixins’ from area restaurants.
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 Aug. 1,8,15,22,29 Sept 5 GAZEBO GATHERINGS (Ashville Village Park)
Beginning at 5 pm on consecutive Sundays, this music series features the best bands in the area in the beautiful
Village Park in historic Ashville. Free admission.
Aug. 14 & 15 COMMERCIAL POINT GRAND PRIX OF KARTING (Downtown Commercial Point)
Both karters and fans will enjoy one of the few remaining street karting races in America. The 6 turn 1/2 mile course
winds through the historic streets of Commercial Point and speeds can reach 75 MPH.
Aug. 18-21 SOUTH BLOOMFIELD OLD VILLAGE DAYS FESTIVAL (Village Park, South
Bloomfield)
This festival features food, rides, queens’ contests, parades and music. Open in the evenings and all day Saturday.
Aug. 19 THIRD THURSDAY EVENT SERIES:A TASTE OF PICKAWAY (Downtown Circleville)
Held from 5-9 pm, this event features area restaurants serving up samples of the best items off their menus. Live
music is performed on the outdoor entertainment stage. Cold brews and a variety of beverages are available.
Sept. 2-4 GOODTIME QUILTERS SHOW (Trinity Lutheran Church, 135 E. Mound St,
Circleville)
One of the largest quilt shows in this region draws large crowds to view the intricate creations of the talented quilters of
the Goodtime Quilters Guild.
Sept. 11 & 12 GREEN’S FARM HERITAGE DAYS (Green’s Heritage Museum, Orient)
Featured on the History Channel’s American Pickers, this festival has heritage demonstrations, food, tours of
the Heritage Museum, and live music.
Sept. 16 THIRD THURSDAY EVENT SERIES: PIZZA CHALLENGE (Downtown

Simply Circleville)
From 5-9 pm, area pizzerias compete for the People’s Choice and the Celebrity Judges Awards. Live music is
performed on the outdoor entertainment stage. Cold brews and a variety of beverages are available.

Dancing Sept. 18 ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR (Downtown Circleville)

Craft vendors fill the sidewalks with quality hand crafted items and unique art.
Sept. 19 CANAL DAYS
(Ohio & Erie Park
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to move from one type of care to another, as your 1:00 pm Harness Racing (Grandstand) 7:30 pm Motorcross (Grandstand)
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Monday, June 21
Facility Facts Jr. Fairboard Cancer Awareness Day Sunday, June 20
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• 100 nursing beds • 45 independent living apartments Between Events 7:00 pm J.D. Equipment Tractor Pull
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• Medicare, medicaid & private insurance accepted 7:30 pm Gray Fox Commercial
all private rooms 7:30 pm Rare Form (Midway Stage)
Sound (Midway Stage)
Friday, June 25
Visit Our Monday, June 21 7:00 pm Coughlin Truck Pull
Old Fashioned Soda Fountain Senior Citizen’s Day - Admission $2.00 (60 & over)
3-4 pm Pickaway Senior Ctr. Line
(Grandstand)
7:30 pm Mike Patrick & The
• Sugar - Free Chocolate Dancers (Grange Bldg.) Bluesdrivers (Midway Stage)
• Mixed Nuts 11am - 5pm Glenn Parks (Midway Stage)
• Hand Made Chocolate 7:30 pm Slant Seven Rodeo Saturday, June 26
(Grandstand) Kids Event 1-5 pm Mark Wood Fun Show
• Brittles & Fudge 6:00 pm Teays River Cloggers (Midway Stage)
• Pastel Coatings (Midway Stage) 6:00 pm Dynamite Demolition Derby
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 WELCOME TO...Adventure Area B
Licking, Franklin, Pickaway, Athens, Fairfield, Delaware, Hocking, Marion, Knox

hocking hills JIM SABIN | CentralOhio.com

IF YOU GO
What: Hocking Hills State Park
When: Year-round
Where: South of Logan
LOGAN — If you’re looking to escape into nature for a while, look Cost: Free
no further than southeast Ohio’s Hocking Hills. FYI: www.1800hocking.com/ohiostateparkhockinghills,
Located in the heart of the Wayne National Forest, Hocking www.friendsofhockinghills.org
Hills State Park has half a dozen distinct regions offering or www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/tabid/743/default.aspx
spectacular views of cliffs, gorges and waterfalls in the
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foothills of the Appalachians. The park includes a seasonal

dining lodge, public swimming pool, campground, picnic
area, rental cottages and shelter houses.
Hiking trails provide easy access to Old Man’s Cave,
a natural gorge carved through the forest, as well as Cedar
Falls, Ash Cave, Rock House and Cantwell Cliffs. Lake
Logan State Park provides a great fishing opportunity, and
Clear Creek Metro Park gives a glimpse into an array of
ecosystems that result from past climate patterns and geologic
events. More adventurous hikers can try the clifftop trail of
Conkle’s Hollow.
The park boasts the largest natural bridge in the state in
Rockbridge State Nature Preserve, a span more than 100
feet long. Cedar Falls provides a great view of a cascading
waterfall, and Ash Cave has a 90-foot misty waterfall.
Much of the park is fully wheelchair accessible. A wide variety
of stores and restaurants can be found around the region, as well.
Another popular option is the Zipline Canopy Tour available
through Hocking Hills Canopy Tours. For a cost starting at $85,
participants go on a three-hour tour of the hills, including zipping
through the treetops on cables and using skybridges high above the
forest floor. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.
hockinghillscanopytours.com.

Ty Wright/file photo
A zip liner is silhouetted against the sky while flying through an open section Ty Wright/file photo
of the canopy at the Hocking Hills Canopy Tour course. Some of the stops Members of a tour group cross over a gully on a rope bridge through the
reach up to 70 feet. canopy of trees to their next stop on the tour.

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 FAIRFIELD COUNTY
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CANAL WINCHESTER BLUES AND RIBFEST

CANAL WINCHESTER — Music and ribs lovers can get their fix
of both during an annual festival in a new location.
The annual Blues & Ribfest moves to downtown Canal Winchester
after a run as the Pickerington Jazz, Blues and Ribfest. The relocated
festival will take place Aug. 6-7.
The two-day festival features live blues music, world-class ribs and
other food options, locally crafted items and art, and a beer garden.
The festival will run 5 to 11 p.m. Aug. 6 and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug.
7. Admission is free.
For more information, visit www.bluesandribfest.com.

PICKERINGTON VIOLET FESTIVAL

PICKERINGTON — If you’re looking for a little fun to shake off
the midsummer heat, check out the 13th annual Pickerington Violet
Festival at Victory Park.
The four-day festival runs July 28-31 and features live entertainment,
carnival rides and games, food vendors, a beer garden, a parade, and
a car and bike show. A 2-mile race, the Downtown Dash, also will
take place.
In past years, a variety of musical acts were booked to perform.
The 2010 lineup wasn’t available at press time.
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 LICKING COUNTY
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NEWARK STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
NEWARK — Enjoy the sweet taste of summer at the 27th annual
Newark Strawberry Festival from June 4-6 on the Licking County
Courthouse Square in downtown Newark.
Sponsored by the Newark Kiwanis Club, the weekend event will
include rides and games, crafts and, of course, tasty treats. Festival
hours are: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 4 and 5; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
June 6.
The Kiwanis Club will serve its famous strawberry shortcake
with fresh berries, ice cream and whipped cream.
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Licking County girls will compete in the Strawberry
Pageant in the hopes of being crowned Miss Strawberry.
The Simba Jordan Band, Cezar’s Ghost and The Variations
are just a few of the bands that will perform at this
year’s festival.
Visit www.newarkstrawberryfestival.com for
more information.
Michael Lehmkuhle/file photo
Newark Strawberry Festival goers enjoy the slide.
GRANVILLE ART AFFAIR
GRANVILLE­ — The Granville Art Affair is back, bringing 100
artists to the lawn of the Bryn Du Mansion on June 12 and 13.
After a successful first year in 2009, the event’s organizers expanded
the art festival, making it a two-day event. Festival hours are: 10 a.m.
to 6:30 p.m. June 12; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 13.
Vendors will sell a variety of art including watercolors, pastels,
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photography and jewelry. There also will be live entertainment, food
and a hands-on art project for all ages.
A wine festival will take place during the event — from 1 to 5 p.m.
June 12 — with wine and food samples from local vendors.
For more information, visit www.granvilleartaffair.com. The Bryn
Du Mansion is located at 537 Jones Road, Granville.
NEWARK JAZZ AND RIBS FESTIVAL
NEWARK — In its 13th year, the Newark Jazz and Ribs Festival will
bring hot ribs and cool beats to The Licking County Courthouse Square
in downtown Newark on July 10.
Local restaurants, vendors and church groups will compete for the
title of best ribs in Licking County. Live jazz groups will perform in the
gazebo throughout the night. The event is scheduled for noon to 8 p.m.
More than 5,000 people come to Newark every year for the taste of
ribs and the sounds of saxophones.
Those who attend the swinging event can help support some cool
cats and dogs. Proceeds from the festival are donated to Licking County
Humane Society.
THE WORKS
NEWARK — The Works is a museum of Ohio history, art and
technology that incorporates its core STEM values — science,
technology, engineering and math — into all its programs.
With programs and classes designed to appeal to a wide range of
ages, the Works features an interactive learning center with rotating
science and technology exhibits, art displays and historical lectures.
The Works’ affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution and
membership in the Association of Science-Technology Centers allow
it to host traveling exhibits and resources from the Smithsonian
Institution, in addition to offering its members free general admission
to more than 280 Science & Technology museums around the world.
Summer events include:
• Music in the Courtyard concert series: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
June 4, July 9 and Aug. 6
• Summer camps: Various dates in June, July and August
• Hands-on activity labs, science theater and historical exhibits
• Art galleries: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays
• Glassblowing demonstrations: 1 to 3 p.m. weekdays
• Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; Admission is $3 for ages
2 to 17; $7 for ages 18 to 54; $5 for ages 55 and older
For more information, call The Works at (740) 349-9277 or visit
www.attheworks.org. The Works is located at 55 S. First St., Newark.
THE WEATHERVANE PLAYHOUSE
NEWARK — The Weathervane Playhouse, Ohio’s oldest summer
stock theater, kicked off the first phase of a $2 million renovation in
March that will allow the theater to extend its offerings beyond the
summer season.
The new plan includes addition of climate control, expanded audio
capacity and lighting and structural additions.
The theater offers acting workshops in addition to its varied lineup
of performances.
This season’s lineup includes:
• “My Fair Lady”: May 20-June 12
• “The Miracle Worker”: June 3-26
• “The Producers”: June 17-July 10
• “Alice in Wonderland”: July 1-24
• “Hairspray”: July 15-Aug. 7
For more information, call (740) 366-4616 or visit
www.weathervaneplayhouse.org. The Weathervane Playhouse is
located at 100 Price Road, Newark.
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 MARION COUNTY
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ROCK-N-RIBS FESTIVAL
MARION — The fifth annual Rock-n-Ribs Festival features
food, music and a classic car show Aug. 7 on the grounds of
the Ohio State University at Marion/Marion Technical College
Campus, 1465 Mount Vernon Ave.
This event is sponsored by the U.S. Open Commission and
features live musical performances all day and a barbecue rib burn-
off with area restaurants and caterers competing for prize
money and bragging rights.
Admission is $5 per person, and plenty of ribs and
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The museum is open 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for seniors and $1.50 for children.
Call (740) 387-HALL or visit www.marionhistory.com for
more information.
HARDING HOME AND MUSEUM
MARION — The Harding Home and Museum, 380 Mount
Vernon Ave., is where Warren G. Harding, America’s 29th president,
launched himself into the White House in 1920 with his “front porch”
campaign.
This restored Victorian home was built in 1891 and contains almost
all original furnishings owned by President Warren G. Harding and
his wife, Florence.
Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $3 for children
ages 6 to 12. Tours are offered noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday
through Sunday.
Also visit the Harding Memorial a few blocks away at the corner of

Delaware Avenue and Vernon Heights Boulevard, where the president

other food items will be available for purchase, along with and his wife have been laid to rest. The memorial was built through
adult beverages. All proceeds are used to support music pennies collected by school children and as a tribute to Marion’s own
opportunities for children throughout the Marion area. president of the United States.
For more event information, call the campus at (740) For more information, call (740) 387-9630 or (800) 600-6894 or
389-6786 or co-sponsoring WDCM Radio at (740) 383- visit www.hardinghome.org.
4550 or visit www.rocknribsmarion.com.
A classic car show also is on the schedule. Favorite
25 Awards will go to the sponsors’ choices, and there
is a $2 discount on the $10 entry fee if registered
before July 10. Fee includes Rock-n-Ribs event entry.
Call (740) 361-0812, or e-mail belair1956@embarqmail.com
for car show information.

HOT TAMALE BICYCLE TOUR

WALDO — The Heart of Ohio Tailwinds Club of Marion
hosts its 27th HOT Tamale Bicycle Tour on June 5.
The ride, which covers country roads in the Olentangy River area,
attracted 600 riders in 2009. Routes are 8, 16, 32 or 64 miles.
Registration starts at 7 a.m.; start time is 8 to 9 a.m. The starting
point is Waldo Community Park, located between Delaware and
Marion on U.S. 23 in Waldo.
The entry fee is $12 for anyone 11 or older, with a maximum of
$40 per family. Children 10 and younger are free. Children 17 and
younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Homemade cookies will be featured. Event T-shirts are available,
including child-sized. Support vehicles are provided. Bill Sinden/file photo
Call (740) 382-9952 or visit www.hot-tamale.org for
more information. MARION COUNTY FAIR
MARION — This year marks the 160th edition of the Marion
HERITAGE HALL County Fair.
MARION — Heritage Hall, the Marion County Historical
All events and attractions are June 28 to July 4 at the county fairgrounds
Society’s museum at 169 E. Church St., is a 1910 federal post
at 220 E. Fairground St.
office renovated for use as a museum.
Harness racing is at 5:30 p.m. June 28. The 7:30 p.m. grandstand
Inside this Marion landmark, you’ll find three museums in one
entertainment each remaining night through July 3 features tough trucks,
with Marion’s history, Warren G. Harding history and the Wyandot
motocross, rodeo, OSTPA tractor pull, and demo derby, respectively.
Popcorn Museum collection of restored popcorn machines.
Buildings feature displays of 4-H projects, floral displays, vegetables
Various special exhibits are dedicated to local history, such as
and fine wood projects, along with midway rides and music.
the Oorang Indians of LaRue and Jim Thorpe. Special events this
Admission is $6; children 10 and younger are admitted free. Ride
summer include the pre-1950 Historic Car and Truck Show from
tickets are $1 each; kiddie rides are two tickets and major rides are three.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 26, being hosted in conjunction with the
Unlimited all-day pass is $12; grandstand is $5; pit passes are $10.
Celebrate Summer show in downtown Marion that features fine
Fireworks are planned for 10 p.m. July 4.
arts and craft vendors, a hobby show, kid’s activities, great food,
Call (740) 382-2558 or visit www.marioncountyfairgrounds.com for
free entertainment and free general admission.
more information.
Heritage Hall’s temporary exhibit this summer is “Inventors,
Entrepreneurs and Merchants: Doing Business in Marion.”

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 LANCASTER FESTIVAL
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LANCASTER — Music and the arts will be celebrated once again

throughout Lancaster in late July.
For 10 days, the music of the Lancaster Festival Orchestra and
various other acts will permeate the city, joined by art festivals, an
orchestra, ballet, antique show and plenty more.
The Lancaster Festival kicks off July 22 with an opening night
performance of the Lancaster Festival Orchestra, featuring Olga
Kern, at St. Mary Church.
Events will be scattered throughout the city, including concerts
each Saturday and the Journey tribute band Frontiers on Wednesday.
The main acts for the Saturday concerts have not been announced
yet, but past shows have featured the likes of Aretha Franklin, Kathy
Mattea, Kenny Loggins, The Pointer Sisters, The Temptations and
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Peter Cetera.
The Festival Orchestra itself features members from all across
the world and once again will be led by renowned conductor
Gary Sheldon. Sheldon conducted the San Francisco Ballet at the
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Kennedy Center and played piano for and conducted the Palm Beach
Tyler Foight, of Marion, plays a round of disc golf at
Sawyer-Ludwig Park in Marion.
Symphony Pops and Festival this year.
The schedule features a Jazz Divas Night, a Chamber Orchestra
night, a Celtic music concert, a pops orchestra, an antique show and
2010 PDGA AMATEUR sale, an art walk and a festival fair day.
The Lancaster Festival provides a great opportunity to escape for
DISC GOLF WORLD a few days, see the picturesque city and take in the tunes of your
choosing. For more information, visit www.lanfest.org.

CHAMPIONSHIPS IF YOU GO
JAMES STEVEN | CentralOhio.com
What: Lancaster Festival
When: July 22-31
MARION — Mid Ohio Organized Disc Golf, with the help of Where: Various locations in Lancaster
surrounding disc golf courses in Crawford, Delaware, Wyandot FYI: www.lanfest.org
and Seneca counties, is bringing the 2010 PDGA Amateur Disc
Golf World Championships to central Ohio.
The Ohio State University at Marion/Marion Technical College
campus, 1465 Mount Vernon Ave., will be the central headquarters
site for the event, June 27-July 3. More than 700 disc golfers from
the U.S. and several other countries are expected to participate.
Competitors in junior divisions (age 6) to advanced legends (70
and older) will vie for world titles. The putting, distance, mini-
golf and skill shot competitions and the featured final nine of the
tournament all will be at the OSUM/MTC campus.
Only amateur members of the PDGA in good standing are
eligible. Details about divisions and qualifying can be found at
www.pdga.com.

IF YOU GO
What: 2010 PDGA Amateur Disc Golf World
Championships
When: June 27-July 3
Where: Ohio State University at Marion/Marion
Technical College campus, 1465 Mount
Vernon Ave., Marion
FYI: Call Ken Rollins, tournament director, at (740) 815-5899 or
the Marion Area Visitors and Convention Bureau at Ty Wright/file photo
(740) 389-9770. Visit www.pdga.com or e-mail A large crowd gathers to watch Lee Ann Womack perform live at Ohio
moodgolf@yahoo.com for more information about disc golf. University-Lancaster Wendel Concert Stage for the final concert of the 25th
anniversary of The Lancaster Festival.

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 MOPAR
NATIONALS
LOIS WHYDE | CentralOhio.com

HEBRON — The biggest event of the summer is coming

Aug. 13-15 to National Trail Raceway with the 30th annual
Mopar Nationals.
This event attracts 50,000 people from across the country and
around the world as they journey here to see classic Chrysler cars
cruise, drag race, show as well as find new, used and reproduced
parts to restore the older vehicles.
“It is our largest event,” said Mike Fornataro, sales and marketing
manager at NTR. “It’s pretty epic. It’s the largest single-make event
in the world.”
This year’s theme is 30th High School Reunion, said Jim Bielenda,
president of Mopar Nationals. New for this year, the traditional
Mopar cruise on Saturday night from 30th Street in Heath up Ohio
79 now will expand and travel farther to West Main Street and then
on to the Licking County Courthouse Square in downtown Newark.
The new 3.5-mile route will take the old Chrysler muscle cars
cruising into Newark’s new Music and Wings Festival, which will Matthew Berry/file photo
feature Gary Lewis and the Playboys performing. A car leaves the ground and the line as races begin during the Mopar
Nationals at National Trail Raceway in Hebron.
“It’s kinda like a Woodstock thing. It means three days of no
sleep,” Bielenda said. “That will allow the cruise distance to be
longer, so hopefully it will not be so congested.”

IF YOU GO
What: 30th annual Mopar Nationals
When: Aug. 13-15
Where: National Trail Raceway, 2650 National Road SW, Hebron
Cost: $20 per day, $30 for a two-day pass or
$40 for a three-day pass
FYI: (740) 928-5706 or www.nationaltrailraceway.com

What: Newark Music and Wings Festival

When: 4 to 11 p.m. Aug. 13; 2 to 11 p.m. Aug. 14
Where: Licking County Courthouse Square, Newark
Cost: Free
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decorating possibilities endless! Operated by
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about fund-raising oppotunities.
House of G.A. Fisher Jewelers
A classic fine jewelry store filled with
one-of-kind pieces as well as traditional
styles. An extensive selection of diamonds,
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Roscoe General Store
Decorated with antiques from general
stores of old, this delightful shop earns
its name with offerings for every taste.
Collectible bears, homemade fudge, candy,
unusual toys for kids, and gifts for the
home are just a few of the items that can
be found in the General Store.
Liberty House
Liberty Lady-six rooms of unique women’s
clothing and accessories shop include
jewelry, purses, jackets and lots of fun
wear. Liberty Pottery has hand-thrown,
hand-painted pottery made on the canal
level. For the whole family visit the
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2010 Ohio Fair SchedulE
Week of June 13
Paulding County Fair (Paulding): June 14-19
Pickaway County Fair (Circleville): June 19-26
Week of June 20
Putnam County Fair (Ottawa): June 22-27
Week of June 27
Marion County Fair (Marion): June 28-July 4
Trumbull County Fair (Cortland): June 29-July 4
Week of July 4
Harrison County Fair (Cadiz): July 6-10
Clinton County Fair (Wilmington): July 10-17
Lawrence County Fair (Proctorville): July 10-17
Madison County Fair (London): July 10-17
Week of July 11
Logan County Fair (Bellefontaine): July 13-18
Jackson County Fair (Wellston): July 16-24
Franklin County Fair (Hilliard): July 17-24
Week of July 18
Adams County Fair (West Union): July 18-24
Crawford County Fair (Bucyrus): July 18-24
Fayette County Fair (Washington Court House): July 19-24
Perry County Fair (New Lexington): July 19-24
Warren County Fair (Lebanon): July 19-24
Ottawa County Fair (Oak Harbor): July 19-25
Carroll County Fair (Carrollton): July 20-25
Clark County Fair (Springfield): July 23-30
Knox County Fair (Mount Vernon): July 24-31
Summit County Fair (Tallmadge): July 24-Aug. 1
Week of July 25
Butler County Fair (Hamilton): July 25-31
Clermont County Fair (Owensville): July 25-31
Shelby County Fair (Sidney): July 25-31
Vinton County Fair (McArthur): July 25-31
Seneca County Fair (Tiffin): July 25-Aug. 1
Union County Fair (Marysville): July 25-Aug. 1
Lucas County Fair (Maumee): July 27-Aug. 1
Ohio State Fair (Columbus): July 28 - Aug. 8
Pike County Fair (Piketon): July 30-Aug. 7
Preble County Fair (Eaton): July 31-Aug. 7
Week of Aug. 1
Auglaize County Fair (Wapakoneta): Aug. 1-7
Greene County Fair (Xenia): Aug. 1-7
Gallia County Fair (Gallipolis): Aug. 2-7
Medina County Fair (Medina): Aug. 2-8
Columbiana County Fair (Lisbon): Aug. 2-8
Wood County Fair (Bowling Green): Aug. 3-9
Champaign County Fair (Urbana): Aug. 6-13
Athens County Fair (Athens): Aug. 6-14
Ross County Fair (Chillicothe): Aug. 7-14
Week of Aug. 8
Hartford Independent Fair (Licking County): Aug. 8-14
Richland County Fair (Mansfield): Aug. 8-14
Scioto County Fair (Lucasville): Aug. 9-14
Cuyahoga County Fair (Berea): Aug. 9-15
Attica Independent Fair (Seneca County): Aug. 10-14
Hamilton County Fair (Carthage): Aug. 10-14
Ashtabula County Fair (Jefferson): Aug. 10-15
Erie County Fair (Sandusky): Aug. 10-15
Henry County Fair (Napoleon): Aug. 13-19
Mercer County Fair (Celina): Aug. 13-19
Miami County Fair (Troy): Aug. 13-19
Week of Aug. 15
Muskingum County Fair (Zanesville): Aug. 15-21
Holmes County Fair (Millersburg): Aug. 16-21
Huron County Fair (Norwalk): Aug. 16-21
Meigs County Fair (Pomeroy): Aug. 16-21
Jefferson County Fair (Smithfield): Aug. 17-22
Lake County Fair (Painesville): Aug. 17-22
Allen County Fair (Lima): Aug. 20-28
Darke County Fair (Greenville): Aug. 20-28
Defiance County Fair (Hicksville): Aug. 21-28
Week of Aug. 22
Monroe County Fair (Woodsfield): Aug. 23-28
Lorain County Fair (Wellington): Aug. 23-29
Portage County Fair (Randolph): Aug. 24-29
Sandusky County Fair (Fremont): Aug. 24-29
Week of Aug. 29
Noble County Fair (Caldwell): Aug. 30-Sept. 4
Morrow County Fair (Mount Gilead): Aug. 30- Sept. 6
Stark County Fair (Canton): Aug. 31-Sept. 6
Hancock County Fair (Findlay): Sept. 1-6
Mahoning County Fair (Canfield): Sept. 1-6
Montgomery County Fair (Dayton): Sept. 1-6
Richwood Independent Fair (Union County): Sept. 1-6
Van Wert County Fair (Van Wert): Sept. 1-8
Geauga County Fair (Burton): Sept. 2-6
Fulton County Fair (Wauseon): Sept. 3-9
Washington County Fair (Marietta): Sept. 4-7
Highland County Fair (Hillsboro): Sept. 4-11
Week of Sept. 5
Morgan County Fair (McConnelsville): Sept. 7-11
Hardin County Fair (Kenton): Sept. 7-12
Belmont County Fair (St. Clairsville): Sept. 7-12
Albany Independent Fair (Athens County): Sept. 8-12
Wayne County Fair (Wooster): Sept. 11-16
Williams County Fair (Montpelier): Sept. 11-18
Week of Sept. 12
Hocking County Fair (Logan): Sept. 13-18
Guernsey County Fair (Old Washington): Sept. 13-19
Wyandot County Fair (Upper Sandusky): Sept. 14-19
Bellville Independent Fair (Richland County): Sept. 15-18
Delaware County Fair (Delaware): Sept. 18-25
Week of Sept. 19
Ashland County Fair (Ashland): Sept. 19-25
Tuscarawas County Fair (Dover): Sept. 20-26
Barlow Independent Fair (Washington County): Sept. 23-26
Week of Sept. 26
Brown County Fair (Georgetown): Sept. 27-Oct. 2
Coshocton County Fair (Coshocton): Oct. 1-7
Week of Oct. 3
Loudonville Independent Fair (Ashland County): Oct. 5-9
Week of Oct. 10
Fairfield County Fair (Lancaster): Oct. 10-16
Source: Ohio Department of Agriculture,
www.agri.ohio.gov/divs/fairs/docs/Fairs_Brochure.pdf
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 EXPERIENCE JAZZ & RIB FEST
What: Hot ribs sizzle to a cool jazz backdrop at this hub of

THE CAPITAL CITY entertainment and cuisine in the Arena District.

When: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 23-24; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 25

THIS SUMMER
Where: Arena District/North Bank Park, Spring and Long streets,
Columbus
Cost: Free
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www.hotribscooljazz.org
If you’re sticking around central Ohio this summer, or at least
have plans for a weekend trip to Columbus, there’s no shortage of FESTIVAL LATINO
events to keep you busy from June to September. What: Celebrate family and community with a day of children’s
A number of family-friendly events offer entertainment and activities, music, food and dance from the heart of
activities specifically for the younger set, while others — Latin America.
such as the North Market Food & Ohio Wine Festival — When: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 14-15
are geared toward adults. Where: Genoa Park, Washington Boulevard, Columbus
Adventure Area B

Also attractive is the small, and sometimes non-existent, Cost: Free

price tag. FYI: (614) 469-0939, (614) 469-1045 or www.festivallatino.net
Make sure not to forget evergreen central Ohio
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staples such as the Columbus Zoo, COSI Science
Center and Franklin Park Conservatory, as well as continued on 27
unique neighborhoods such as historic German Village,
Victorian Village, Brewery District and the Short North
Arts District.
Catch a Broadway show in the Ohio Theatre or Southern
Theatre, learn about Ohio’s past at the Ohio Historical
Center and Ohio Village, or enjoy a day of shopping at
Easton Town Centre or Polaris Fashion Place.
For a once-in-a-summer experience, consider taking
advantage of these events to see, taste and experience
everything our state capital has to offer.

PRIDE FESTIVAL
What: Thousands gather in Columbus for a weekend event that
features a marketplace, food court, family area and music.
When: 3 to 11 p.m. June 18; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 19
Where: Goodale Park, corner of Goodale Boulevard and Park
Ohio Tourism Division, www.DiscoverOhio.com
Street, Columbus
Celebrate family and community with a day of children’s activities, music, food
Cost: $5 donation and dance from the heart of Latin America.
FYI: (614) 299-7764 or www.columbuspride.org

RED, WHITE & BOOM!

What: This evening of fun, food and fireworks celebrates its
30th anniversary this summer with a BOOM!
When: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 2, with fireworks beginning at 10 p.m.
Where: Downtown riverfront and the Arena District
FYI: (614) 421-BOOM or www.redwhiteandboom.org

NORTH MARKET FOOD &

OHIO WINE FESTIVAL
What: Learn about and sample wines and food from across the
state at this eighth annual festival.
When: 7 to 10 p.m. July 9; noon to 7 p.m. July 10; 1 to 6 p.m.
July 11
Where: North Market, 59 Spruce St., Columbus
Cost: $5; Friday night preview $20
FYI: (614) 463-9664 or www.northmarket.com
Ohio Tourism Division, www.DiscoverOhio.com
Hot ribs sizzle to a cool jazz backdrop at this hub of entertainment and cuisine
in the Arena District.

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continued from 26 kiddie and spectacular rides require two; super spectacular rides
require three. Special ride-all-day wristbands are available for $22.
Buy ride-all-day wristband vouchers for $19 at Ticketmaster outlets
through July 27 only. Call (614) 644-3247.

IF YOU GO
What: Ohio State Fair
When: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 28-Aug. 8
Where: Ohio State Fairgrounds, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus
Cost: Gate admission prices — adults (ages 13-59), $10; youth
(ages 5-12), $8; seniors (ages 60 and older), $8; and
children (younger than five), free
FYI: Visit OhioStateFair.com for more information.

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MARION — Top entertainers are set to take the stage at the Ohio Celebrating Anchor Hocking
State Fair from July 28-Aug. 8, including Disney sensation Selena &
Gomez on July 29. The Artistry of Gay Fad Studios
Jazz and R&B stars David Sanborn and George Duke will perform Although the museum’s focus is primarily
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 WELCOME TO...Adventure Area C
Coshocton, Muskingum, Guernsey, Noble, Perry, Morgan, Tuscarawas, Wayne, Holmes
Muskingum County
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GUS MACKER
ZANESVILLE — The 14th annual Gus Macker 3 on 3 basketball
tournament will be held in the streets of downtown Zanesville from
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 5 and 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 6.
There will be 16 local nonprofit concessions, free-throw shooting
contest, entertainment and non-food vendors.
Gus Macker is a national event that originated in Greenville,
Michigan, 35 years ago. Zanesville’s Gus Macker is the largest in
the state, and fourth-largest in the nation. Last year, it hosted more
than 600 teams.
For more information, visit www.macker.com.
Adventure Area C
File photo
A contestant competes in the Gus Macker slam dunk contest.
MEMORIAL CONCERT BAND
SUMMER SERIES
ZANESVILLE — The Memorial Concert Band Summer
series runs every other Sunday evening throughout the summer.
The dates are June 6, June 20, July 4, July 18 and Aug. 1.
Concerts will be at 7 p.m. at Zane’s Landing, with the exception
of the July 4 presentation downtown at the courthouse in conjunction
with the Zanesville Historical Society at 3 p.m.
The Memorial Concert Band has been providing free summer
concerts in the park since 1923. During the first concert of the year,
local high school students are invited to participate in the concert
by recommendation of their director. MCB has 50 local musicians
playing a variety of music, such as classical, contemporary, marches
and show tunes. Recommended for all ages.
Visit www.zmcb.org for more information.
AMERICAN SUMMER CELEBRATION
FRAZEYSBURG — On June 11- 12, come celebrate baskets at the
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Longaberger Homestead. There will be opportunities to weave a red, white
and blue basket with special star tack jackets, have a Longaberger family
member sign your basket, and play Basket I-N-G-O (18 and older) or Kid
I-N-G-O (for those 17 or younger) with prizes from the Homestead.
A free Summertime Stripe oversized beach tote bag will be offered to
those with total purchases of $250 from the Longaberger Homestead, the
Factory Store or The Patio Shops. A free commemorative T-shirt will be
given each event day while supplies last. T-shirts can be picked up at the
Welcome Center or Factory Store.
Visit www.longaberger.com for more information.
TASTE OF ZANESVILLE
ZANESVILLE — Taste of Zanesville returns from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
July 14. This event is a good chance to see family, friends, attractions,
local artists and enjoy musical entertainment.
While there will be food, the main reason for this event is to experience
Zanesville and Muskingum County businesses and attractions. Ample
parking will be available, and visitors who arrive via the Muskingum
River are encouraged to park their boats at Zane’s Landing Park.
Check out visitzanesville.com for more information.
DRESDEN DAYS
DRESDEN — For one night only — July 24 — from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m., Main Street in downtown Dresden will host Dresden Days.
Vendors will sell crafts, home décor, jewelry, retired Longaberger
baskets and pottery. After the event, there will be a 6th and Main
Entertainment and Block Party starting at 5:30 p.m.
Call (740) 754-3401 or e-mail info@dresdenohio.net for
more information.
Y BRIDGE ARTS FESTIVAL
ZANESVILLE — On Aug. 6-7, the Y Bridge will become the Y
Bridge Arts Festival. The event will run 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and 10
a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
Dana Matz, manager of the Zanesville Downtown Association,
said there were 58 artists under tents on the bridge in 2009, and they
are looking to expand this year.
Visitors can look forward to fire dancing, musical performances,
local concessions and a variety of talented artists from all across
Ohio and other states. Events will be in one span of the bridge as
well as in Canal Park, adjacent to the bridge.
Visit ybridgeartsfestival.com for more information.
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Theresa Kanavel, right, stands among her jewelry at the Y Bridge Arts Festival.
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CANAL FESTIVAL PARADE
COSHOCTON — The Canal Festival Parade — a wonderful
addition to the Canal Festival — will be at 5 p.m. Aug. 21 in
Coshocton. Festival hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a car show,
DJ, food and craft vendors on Main Street and concert following
the parade at 7 p.m.
For more information, visit www.visitcoshocton.com.
Adventure Area C
File photo
Participants move down Main Street in the Canal Festival parade.
FIRST FRIDAYS
COSHOCTON — Every first Friday starting May
7 through September, booths will be set up along Main
Street to sell wares in Coshocton.
The Community Band will play every first Friday from
June to September. Business and Professional Women
also will host a cake auction in September.
There’s no charge to participate; setup is at 4 p.m.
CORVETTE CRUISE-IN
COSHOCTON­ — The Corvette Cruise-In will be from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. June 13 on Whitewoman Street in Historic Roscoe.
During this event, Corvettes line Roscoe Village for an
opportunity to sport their wheels. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and
ends at noon, with awards at 4 p.m. by the Classic Glass Corvette
Club. There is an $8 pre-registration fee — or $10 the day of the
cruise-in.
Call (800) 877-1830 for more information.
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DOGWOOD FESTIVAL
COSHOCTON — The Dogwood Festival, an annual event hosted by
the Pomerene Center for the Arts, will run April 30 through May 8.
The emphasis is on the community coming together to promote
visual and performing arts. Ohio State Jazz Ensemble will play
at 6 p.m. May 7 on the platform of the old PARK hotel lot.
Concerts and box lunches will be available at noon May 3-7 at the
court square.
For more information and event listings, call (740) 622-0326 or visit
www.pomerenearts.org.
File photo
The Ridgewood Concert Choir performs musical selections for Wednesday’s
entertainment portion of the annual Dogwood Festival Box Lunch on the
court square.
DULCIMER DAYS
COSHOCTON — The 36th annual Dulcimer Days will be from
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 19 and 20.
Festivities occur downtown around the courthouse square and across
the street at the Presbyterian Church. Bill Robinson from Illinois and
Don Pedi from North Carolina will perform at 7:30 p.m. June 19.
At 1 p.m. June 20, the Mid-eastern regional hammered dulcimer
and mountain dulcimer championships will take place in the church.
Other highlights include musical and arts and crafts vendors as well
as all-day courthouse concerts, workshops, jam sessions and food.
Everything is free to the public, except the workshops, which are $15
per person per workshop. Expect close to 50 workshops in hammered
and mountain dulcimers as well as guitar, fiddle, banjo and other
stringed instruments.
Call (740) 388-6464 or visit www.dulcimerdays.com for more
information.
ALONG THE SILK ROAD
COSHOCTON — The “Along the Silk Road” exhibit runs from May
22 to Aug. 1 at the Johnson Humrick House Museum in Roscoe Village.
The exhibit of paintings and calligraphy from Chinese artists living in
the Unites States and China will be curated by Yan Sun, professor of art
at Muskingum College.
Summer hours are noon to 5 p.m. Cost is $3 for adults, $2 for children
and $8 for a family.
Yan Sun also will teach two art classes:
• Brush Painting: 10 a.m. to noon June 26 for adults; cost is $8
• Chinese Calligraphy — “Museum Encounter for Youth” for middle
school and high school students: 1 to 3 p.m. June 23.
For more information, call (740) 622-8710.
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 2010 ohio festivals
JUNE
Cincy Fringe: Cincinnati, June 1-12, www.cincyfringe.com
Roy Rogers Festival: Portsmouth, June 2-5, www.royrogersfestival.org
Deercreek Dam Days Festival: Williamsport, June 2-5
The Appalachian Uprising: Scottown, June 3-5, www.appalachianuprising.net
Gold Wings & Ribs Festival: Pomeroy, June 4-5, www.goldwingsandribs.com
Columbus Arts Festival: Columbus, June 4-6, www.gcac.org
Summerfair Cincinnati: Coney Island, June 4-6, summerfair.org
Newark Strawberry Festival: Newark, June 4-6, www.newarkstrawberryfestival.com
Historic Old West End of Toledo: Toledo, June 5-6, www.toledooldwestend.com
Troy Strawberry Festival: Troy, June 5-6, www.troyohiostrawberryfestival.com
Commercial Point Homecoming: Commercial Point, June 9 and June 12
Banana Split Festival: Wilmington, June 11-12, www.bananasplitfestival.com
Italian American Summer Festival: Berea, June 11-13, www.italianamericansummerfestival.com
Riverfront Irish Festival: Cuyahoga Falls, June 11-13, www.riverfrontirishfest.com
Parade the Circle: Cleveland, June 12, www.clevelandmuseumofart.org
Cleveland Pride Festival: Cleveland, June 12, www.clevelandpride.org
Street Fair in Yellow Springs: Yellow Springs, June 12, www.yellowspringsohio.org
Annual Crocker Park Fine Art Fair: Westlake, June 12-13, www.theguild.org
Corvettes at Roscoe Cruise-In: Coshocton, June 13, www.roscoevillage.com
MidFirst Ohio Challenge: Middletown, June 16-18, www.ohiochallenge.com
Washboard Music Festival: Logan, June 17-19, www.washboardmusicfestival.com
Avon Heritage Duct Tape Festival: Avon, June 18-20, www.avonducttapefestival.com
Columbus Pride Festival Weekend: Columbus, June 18-20, www.columbuspride.org
Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival: Columbus, June 18-20, www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com
Festival of the Fish: Vermilion, June 18-20
Juneteenth Ohio Festival: Columbus, June 18-20, www.juneteenthohio.net
Cincinnati Juneteenth Festival: Cincinnati, June 19-20, www.juneteenthcincinnati.org
Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure: June 19-26, www.goba.com
Earth Angel Super Cruise In: Lancaster, June 19
Art Festival: Worthington, June 19-20, www.owba.net
Blue Tip Festival: Wadsworth, June 22-26, www.bluetipfestival.com
Alive Christian Music Festival: Mineral City, June 23-26, www.alive.org
Brunswick Old Fashioned Days: Brunswick, June 23-27, www.oldfashioneddays.com
London Strawberry Festival: London, June 24-26, www.londonstrawberryfestival.com
Ohio Scottish Games: Wellington, June 24-26, www.ohioscottishgames.com
Cleveland Wine Festival: Cleveland, June 25-26, www.clevelandwinefestival.com
Appalachian Mountain Music Festival: Waynesville, June 25-27, www.appalachianmusic.org
Community Festival: Columbus, June 25-27, www.comfest.com
Columbia Station Homecoming Festival: Columbia Station, June 25-27
Lorain International Festival and Bazaar: Lorain, June 25-27
Maria Stein Country Fest: Maria Stein, June 25-27, www.mscountryfest.com
Boston Mills Artfest: Peninsula, June 26-27, www.bmbw.com
Annual Crosby Festival of the Arts: Toledo, June 26-27, www.toledogarden.org
Woolfest: Kirtland, June 26-27, www.lakemetroparks.com
Powell Festival: Powell, June 27-28, www.cityofpowell.us
Willard’s Festival in the Park: Williard, June 30-July 4
Ashville 4th of July Celebration: Ashville, June 30-July 4
JULY
Freedom Days Family Picnic: Celina, July 2, www.freedomdayspicnic.com
First Town Days Festival: New Philadelphia, July 2-5
Independence Day Celebration: Blue Ash, July 4, www.blueash.com
Doo Dah Parade: Columbus, July 4
Americana Festival: Centerville, July 5, www.americanafestival.org
Ohio Hills Folk Festival: Quaker City, July 7-10
Tall Ships Cleveland: Cleveland, July 7-11, www.tallshipscleveland.com
Country Concert: Fort Loramie, July 8-10, countryconcert.com
The Great Mohican Indian Pow-Wow: Loudonville, July 9-11, www.mohicanpowwow.com
Italian-American Festival: Canton, July 9-11, www.cantonitalianfesta.org
Summit County Italian-American Festival: Akron, July 9-11, www.it-am.org
Goodguys Rod & Custom Show: Columbus, July 9-11, www.good-guys.com
Lagrange Street Polish Festival: Toledo, July 9-11, www.polishfestival.org
LilyFest: Rockbridge, July 9-11, www.lilyfest.com
Rockin Punderson: Newbury, July 10
Great Lakes Medieval Faire: Rock Creek, July 10-15 (weekends only), www.medievalfaire.com
Findlay FireCracker Open Horse Show: Findlay, July 10-11, www.firecrackerweekend.com
Jamboree In The Hills: Belmont, July 15-18, www.jamboreeinthehills.com
Miami Valley Steam Threshers Association: Plain City, July 15-18
Painesville Party In The Park: Painesville, July 16-18, www.parkpartyinfo.com
7th Annual Rock N Resort Music Festival: North Lawrence, July 16-18, www.claysparkrocks.com
Gardening and Arts Festival: Delaware, July 17
Vectren Dayton Air Show: Vandalia, July 17-18, www.usats.org
National Hamburger Festival: Akron, July 17-18, www.hamburgerfestival.com
All American Soap Box Derby Championship Week: Akron, July 19-24, www.aasbd.org
Festival in the Cornfields: Wapakoneta, July 21-24
Toledo Summer Festival: Toledo, July 22-25, toledosummerfestival.com
Lancaster Festival: Lancaster, July 22-31, www.lanfest.org
Celina Lake Festival: Celina, July 23-25
Annie Oakley Days Festival: Greenville, July 23-25, www.annieoakleyfestival.org
Cleveland’s Irish Cultural Festival: Berea, July 23-25, www.clevelandirish.org
Jazz and Rib Fest: Columbus, July 23-25, www.hotribscooljazz.org
Loudonville Free Street Fair: Loudonville, July 26-31, www.loudonvillefair.com
157th Annual Ohio State Fair: Columbus, July 28-Aug. 8, www.ohiostatefair.com
3rd Annual Cincinnati Salsa Festival: Cincinnati, July 29-Aug. 1, www.cincinnatisalsafestival.com
Streetsboro Family Days: Streetsboro, July 29-Aug. 1, www.streetsborofamilydays.org
Big Bend Blues Bash: Pomeroy, July 29-31, www.pomeroyblues.org
Macy’s Music Festival: Cincinnati, July 30-31, www.macysmusicfestival.com
Wilmington Art & Pottery Festival: Wilmington, July 30-31
Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival: Canton, July 30-Aug. 8, www.profootballhoffestival.com
Dayton Celtic Festival: Dayton, July 30-Aug. 1, www.unitedirishofdayton.org
Smoke on the Water: Toledo, July 30-Aug. 1
Gutterfest: Homerville, July 31-Aug. 1
AUGUST
The Baltimore Festival: Baltimore, Aug. 4-7
Vintage Ohio Wine Festival: Kirtland, Aug. 6-7, www.visitvintageohio.com
Cincy Blues Fest: Cincinnati, Aug. 6-7
Carey Fest: Carey, Aug. 6-7
Y-Bridge Arts Festival: Zanesville, Aug. 6-7, ybridgeartsfestival.com
Dublin Irish Festival: Dublin, Aug. 6-8, www.dublinirishfestival.org
Farm Days Show: Mount Gilead, Aug. 6-8, morrowcountytractor.homestead.com
Glier’s Goettafest: Cincinnati, Aug. 6-8, www.goettafest.com
Twins Days Festival: Twinsburg, Aug. 6-8, www.twinsdays.org
Lakewood Arts Festival: Lakewood, Aug. 7, www.lakewoodartsfest.org
Lebanon Blues Festival: Lebanon, Aug. 7, lebanonbluesfestival.org
The Fest: Wickliffe, Aug. 8, www.thefest.us
Ohio Valley Antique Machinery Show: Georgetown, Aug. 12-15
Ohio’s South of the Border Festival: Perrysburg, Aug. 13-14,
www.myspace.com/ohiosouthoftheborder
Flag City Balloonfest: Findlay, Aug. 13-15, flagcityballoonfest.com
Midwest Reggae Fest: Nelson, Aug. 13-15, www.midwestreggaefest.com
North Ridgeville Corn Festival: North Ridgeville, Aug. 13-15, www.nrcornfest.org
Union Centre Boulevard Bash: Cincinnati, Aug. 13-15, www.unioncentreblvdbash.com
Tuscarawas County Italian-American Festival: Dover, Aug. 13-15
Festival Latino: Columbus, Aug. 14-15, www.festivallatino.net
Ohio Outdoor Quilt Festival: Wellington, Aug. 14, www.ohiooutdoorquilt.com
University Park Art Fair: Akron, Aug. 14, www.universityparkartfair.org
Pemberville Free Fair: Pemberville, Aug. 18-21
The Parade of the Hills: Nelsonville, Aug. 18-21
Lexington Blueberry Festival: Lexington, Aug. 18-22, www.lexingtonblueberryfestival.com
Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival: Bucyrus, Aug. 19-21, www.bucyrus.org
All Ohio Balloon Fest: Marysville, Aug. 20-21, www.allohioballoonfest.com
Maumee Summer Fair: Maumee, Aug. 21, www.maumeesummerfair.com
The Soul Food Festival: Cleveland, Aug. 21, www.ilovesoulfood.com
Levis Commons Fine Art Fair: Perrysburg, Aug. 21-22
Brown County Bluegrass Festival: Georgetown, Aug. 26-28, www.browncountybluegrass.com
Ohio Tobacco Festival: Ripley, Aug. 26-29
Annual German-American Festival: Oregon, Aug. 27-29, www.gafsociety.org
Foothills Blues & Arts Festival: Pomeroy, Aug. 27-28, www.foothillsmusic.org
German-American Festival: Oregon, Aug. 27-29
Northwest Ohio Air Show: Toledo, Aug. 28-29, www.northwestohioairshow.com
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 FRONTIER POWER HOT
AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL
CAROL KINSEY | CentralOhio.com Correspondent
COSHOCTON — The 29th annual Frontier Power Hot Air
Balloon Festival is sure to be one of this summer’s hottest events.
Mark your calendars for June 11, 12 and 13 at the Coshocton
County Fairgrounds. Gates open at 4 p.m. June 11 and 11 a.m.
June 12-13.
Former West Lafayette resident Timothy Paul, who is now a
Nashville country music singer, will share his talent at 7:30 p.m.
June 11. On June 12, get ready to hear Phil Dirt & the Dozers,
a local 1950s and ’60s band that got its start at Coshocton
High School.
Other highlights will include food and craft vendors, amusement
rides, a kiddy pedal tractor pull, and four scheduled balloon
launches each day at 6:30 a.m. and later in the day depending on
the weather.
“We’ve had 5,000 people at the balloon festival and every year
we try to build it more,” said Carol Remington from the Coshocton
Chamber of Commerce.
This year, about 25 balloons are expected to take flight. This
competitive balloon event will be an exciting opportunity to see
balloons compete to hit a target.
“We have a wonderful corporate sponsor,” Remington said.
“They are fabulous. They not only help financially, but their
employees volunteer. Frontier Propane provides all the fuel for the
balloons. We could not have this balloon festival without them.”
IF YOU GO
Adventure Area C
What: Frontier Power Hot Air Balloon Festival
When: June 11-13
Where: Coshocton County Fairgrounds,
707 Kenilworth Ave., Coshocton
Cost: Free
Jim Barstow/file photo
A pilot looks for a safe place to land along Ohio 621 near the intersection of
County Road 186, Sunday morning during the 28th annual Hot Air
Balloon Festival.
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ROSEVILLE
POTTERY FESTIVAL
CAROL KINSEY | CentralOhio.com Correspondent
CROOKSVILLE — In July, central Ohio comes alive
with pottery.
The 45th annual Crooksville-Roseville Pottery Festival will be
July 15-17 at Crooksville Village Park. Festivities run from noon to
10 p.m. each day.
“People come from as far away as Texas because there’s no pottery
around like what is made in this area,” said Dave Lanning, festival
co-chairman.
The festival will include Battle of the Bands on Friday night, a
parade Saturday, a talent show, dunking tank, baby contest, queen
contest, pie eating contest, food vendors and crafts. Grandpa’s
Pottery will be demonstrating on a potter’s wheel.
Those interested in renting a booth at the festival should call
Lanning at (740) 624-4656 or Mike Flood at (740) 469-4443.
Also in July, the Pottery Lovers Reunion — a weekend of art and
pottery — will be July 8 -11 at the Ramada Inn in Zanesville. Visit
www.potterylovers.org for more information.
From July 11-12, the McCoy Pottery Collectors convention
will be at the Comfort Inn in Zanesville. Collectors will have the
opportunity to see authentic and rare pieces of J.W. McCoy, Brush-
McCoy, and/or Nelson McCoy pottery. For more information, visit
mccoypotterycollectorssociety.org.
IF YOU GO
What: Crooksville-Roseville Pottery Festival
When: July 15-17
Where: Crooksville Park
Cost: Free
Chris Crook/file photo
Giancarlo Orofino uses a pottery wheel at the Roseville Pottery Festival.
Orofino was pulling double duty, also manning the pottery toss.
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and culture alive within youth and adults in our community,” said
Lana Watkins, director of the festival.
Exhibits will provide cultural presentations and demonstrations.
The Art Within program offers beginning artists an opportunity to
learn from established artists how to sell wares, display and frame Covered
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What: Salt Fork Arts Festival
When: 3 to 8 p.m. Aug. 13; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 14; and
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 15
Where: Cambridge City Park, 1101 McFarland Drive, A Special Getaway
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CAROL KINSEY | CentralOhio.com Correspondent

Events in and around Holmes County are sure to be entertaining

this summer.
Danara Wallace, public information specialist at the Holmes
County Chamber of Commerce, encouraged visitors to visit one of
the local auctions.
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while also feeling like they are contributing to something good,” Grist Mill Featuring
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The 17th annual Holmes County Chapter American Red Cross • River-view rooms • Gift Shop • Jacuzzis
Disaster Services Benefit Auction is June 26 at the Mount Hope • Spa Suites • Balconies • Massages
Auction Barn, 8076 Ohio 241, Mount Hope. Baked goods, quilts and
furniture will be available. (330) 674-5861. Restaurant at the Mill
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 WELCOME TO...Adventure Area D
Morrow, Crawford, Richland, Ashland, Erie, Sandusky, Ottawa

Cedar Point
CATHARINE HADLEY | CentralOhio.com

SANDUSKY — Since May 15, visitors to Cedar Point have

been able to “Shoot the Rapids” on the amusement park’s
newest ride.
The new water river ride covers nearly 2.5 acres along the
Frontier Trail part of the park. At 85 feet, the first hill is one of the
tallest water ride hills in the world. The second hill is nearly 50
feet, and features a 45-degree plunge.
The ride lasts about three minutes, with a capacity of about
1,200 riders per hour.
It was built in an undeveloped, wooded area near the Millennium
Force roller coaster and the Paddlewheel Excursions boat ride.
The Demon Drop, which was located near the front entrance
of the park, has been dismantled and taken to another Cedar Fair
park in Pennsylvania.
Submitted photo
Special 2010 Cedar Point deals include:
This artist’s rendering shows the 85-foot first drop on the new “Shoot the
• Discounted tickets can be found at Giant Eagle, Meijer and Rapids” ride at Cedar Point. The $10.5 million ride will be open to the public
Drug Mart Stores, and also at AAA locations for for the 2010 season.
AAA members.
• Exclusive online offers are available at Cedar Point’s Website.
• Discounts are available for groups of 15 or more.

• Active or retired military personnel and their immediate family
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• Guests staying at Cedar Point properties can purchase tickets
for $29. can fill days with
• The Rock & Ride Combo allows entrance to Cedar Point and


the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland
for $54.
attractions, fun
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notice of deals and some exclusive offers.
• Platinum pass holders receive special benefits at Cedar Point, CLEVELAND — Whether you’re visiting Case Western
and the passes are valid for season-long admission and free Reserve University, the Cleveland Art Museum, University
parking at Cedar Point and 13 other Cedar Fair parks. They Hospitals or Cleveland Clinic, a day easily can be filled by
cost $160, but customers who buy four can save $10 per pass. Cleveland’s many attractions, in and near University Circle.
Junior and senior platinum passes are $90. Just 4 miles east of downtown, University Circle is known as
• Season passes for Cedar Point are $112, but customers an extraordinary cultural, arts, medical, educational and religious
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who purchase four or more save $5 per pass.
IF YOU GO
What: Cedar Point
When: Hours vary depending on the day of the week
and time of year
Where: 1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky
Cost: Ticket price is $45.99 for adults, $19.99 for
juniors who are less than 48 inches tall and
seniors who are 62 and older
FYI: (419) 627-2350 or www.cedarpoint.com
district, where you’re in walking distance of many of the world’s
most enigmatic treasures.
University Circle got its start in the 19th century, when Western
Reserve University and Case Institute of Technology relocated to
the land, giving birth to an educational center. The area got its
name from the Euclid Avenue trolley turnaround, which made its
turn near what is now the Children’s Museum of Cleveland and
Case Western Reserve.
In the ’20s and ’30s, 19 more educational and cultural
institutions were located in the area, from the Cleveland Museum
of Natural History to Cleveland Hearing and Speech to the
Cleveland Botanical Gardens and more.
University Hospitals arrived to the circle in 1916 and the
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Cleveland Clinic in 1921. During the ’30s and ’40s, one could
find six movie theaters, boutique shops, a bowling alley and
trolley cars.
Now, a kaleidoscope of events take place at the many institutions
in University Circle. Free events are held in Wade Oval, an urban
park in the heart of University Circle.

CLEVELAND EVENTS
• June 4-6: Art Walk: Venetian Carnival. Times vary. Free.
• June 5: Cleveland Orchestra community concert, Severance
Hall. Free.
• June 12: Parade the Circle and Circle Village, UCI and
Cleveland Museum of Art. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• June 16: Wow! Wade Oval Wednesdays begin. 6 to 9 p.m.
Concert and party in the park Wednesdays through August.
Free. (Movie nights are June 30, July 21 and Aug. 18)
• June 19: Summer Solstice Celebration at Cleveland Museum
of Art. 5:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. June 20. Admission fee.
• June 27: Rock and Soul Festival, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Free unless you want into museum.
• July 1: Star-Spangled Salute by Cleveland Orchestra, 8:45 p.m.
on public square downtown.
• July 1: Summer in the City event, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
• July 7-11: Tall Ships, downtown Cleveland. tallshipschallenge.com.
• Aug. 29: Latino Heritage Festival, Rock and Roll Hall of
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BEST BETS angel taylor | CentralOhio.com Correspondent
RENAISSANCE THEATRE
MANSFIELD — In addition to a newly renovated, contemporary
front lobby, concession stand and elevator, plus other amenities,
the Renaissance Theatre has plenty to offer this summer.
The home of the Miss Ohio Scholarship pageant,
June 17-20, the historic theater offers great on- and off-Broadway
shows, comedians, musicals and more. Home of the Mansfield
Symphony, the Renaissance also frequently plays host to Neos
Dance Theater.
Nestled near downtown Mansfield, the Renaissance Theatre is
located at 138 Park Ave. West.
Shows coming up this summer:
• “Remember Me Always: High School Year Book 1977”:
7 p.m. June 5 and 3 p.m. June 6
• “Seussical”: 8 p.m. Aug. 14; 8 p.m. and 3 p.m. Aug. 15
For more information, call (419) 522-2726 or visit
MansfieldTickets.com.
MANSFIELD MOTORSPORTS PARK
MANSFIELD — Racing fans will get to enjoy five race events
and two motor sports shows this summer at Mansfield Motorsports
Park, 400 Crall Road.
The summer’s featured event is the Tim Richmond Memorial for
the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards. The
200-lap national championship will be July 17.
The half-mile asphalt race track has a grandstand seating of 6,800,
a camping area, luxury suites and corporate tents. Tickets for the
races are $15 for adults; children ages 12 and younger are free.
New this year is an outdoor flea market, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
every Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $1. There also will be a
new concessions stand, where all food is priced $2 to $3.
Upcoming events:
• Late Model and Modified Full Racing Program: June 5
• Outlaw Super Late Model Main Event Series: June 19
• Monster Mash — 12 Monster trucks and stunt show with
fireworks: July 3
• Tim Richmond Memorial for the ARCA Racing Series: July 17
• Johnny Appleseed Ground Pounding Open Wheel Extravaganza
featuring Super Modifieds: Aug.14
• Outlaw Super Late Model 100: Aug. 21
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• Summer Firestorm Monster Trucks & Stunt Show with a
season-ending fireworks display: Sept. 4
For more information, call (419) 524-0183 or visit
MansfieldMotorSportsParkOnline.com.
HEART OF THE CITY CRUISE-IN
MANSFIELD — Old, new and replica cars, trucks and
vans will be on display at the Heart of the City Cruise-In.
The 15th annual show will take place Aug. 21 in
downtown Mansfield. Car lovers of all ages come from
all over the state to see Park Avenue West lined with
classic cars.
Chevelles with their pristine rebuilt engines to TV
show car replicas to food vendors are just some of the
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attractions for the whole family. The annual cruise-in is sponsored
by Downtown Mansfield.
Register your automobile from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Park Avenue
West and Main Street.
For more information, call (419) 522-0099.
KINGWOOD CENTER
MANSFIELD — The sweet aroma of lilies, daffodils and magnolia
blossoms along with the picturesque scenery of historic gardens,
a duck pond and the greenhouse are just some of the features of
Kingwood Center, 900 Park Ave. West, Mansfield.
Built for Charles Kelley King in 1926, the 47-acre estate opened
as a public garden in 1953. The main house is home to a gift shop, a
horticultural library and the estate’s original furnishings. Tours of the
grounds and main house are available April through October. Parking
is $5.
Upcoming events:
• Ohio Daylily Society Sale and Auction: Sale, noon to 3 p.m.; auction,
1:30 p.m. Aug. 15
• Kingwood Bulb Sale: 8 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. Sept. 11 and 12
• Ohio State African Violet Society Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sept. 17; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 18
• Ohio Lily Society Bulb Sale: Noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 17
For more information, call (419) 522-0211 or visit KingwoodCenter.org.
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OHIO STATE REFORMATORY
MANSFIELD — What 150,000 inmates called home for 94 years is
now one of the most visited attractions in the Mansfield area.
Tourists, ghost hunters, and movie and TV buffs flock to the Ohio
State Reformatory to get their fix of history, haunts and cinematic hype.
The world’s largest free-standing steel cell block, the “joint” was
restored by the Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society in the
1990s, after the real prison closed for good. The central guard room,
located between cell blocks, has been completely restored and now hosts
events such as bridal shows, community events and private receptions.
Located at 100 Reformatory Road in Mansfield, OSR also hosts the
Halloween Haunted Prison Experience every October. Tours and ghost
hunts are available to the public.
Tickets may be reserved by calling (419) 522-2644 or visiting
www.mrps.org.
Upcoming events:
• Ink in the Clink Tattoo Expo: July 16 and 17
• TubadubJam-VW, Porsche Extravaganza: Aug. 27 and 28
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MANSFIELD — Richland County Fairgrounds will open its gates

for the county’s 160th annual fair, beginning Aug. 8.
Family, friends and neighbors will gather for food, rides and fun
that will be offered throughout the course of the week.
Featured events will include tractor pulls and the yearly favorite,
the Demolition Derby. The Richland County Fair also will offer a
number of rides, plenty of games and the always popular variety of
food vendors along the midway.
The fairgrounds also will play host to several other events, including
the 33rd Annual Civil War Collectors Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 1
and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 2. Admission is $5, with children younger
than 12 admitted free when accompanied by an adult.
For event listings, directions and more, contact the
Richland County Tourism Bureau at (419) 747-3717 or
RichlandCountyFair.com.
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CRAWFORD COUNTY FAIR
BUCYRUS — The 153rd Annual Crawford County Fair will
include all the fair favorites — rides, Jr. Fair competitions, harness
racing, a demolition derby, a tractor pull and fair food — during
its run from July 18-24. The fair will be at the Crawford County
Fairgrounds, 610 Whetstone St., Bucyrus.
Headlining this year’s concert is county band Gloriana,
which was country music’s 2009 breakthrough band of the year.
Also in concert this year are:
• The Cellar Dwellers: 6 to 8 p.m. July 18.
• Josh Golden (Disney act): 7 p.m. July 19, followed by DJ
Breeze and the Beach Party Dance
• Gloriana: 9 p.m. July 22
• Paul Landis: 5 p.m. July 24, at the stage in the park
• Fair Jam Christian concert: Featuring Chris Conrad opening
for BarlowGirl, 7 p.m. July 24
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CHAMPIONSHIPS
BUCYRUS — Disc golfers from all over the world will
descend upon Bucyrus, June 29-July 1, in Aumiller Park for
the Professional Disc Golfers Association Amateur Disc Golf
World Championships.
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The main event will be at The Ohio State University’s Marion
campus June 27-July 3. The first year in Bucyrus, players will
compete by throwing with precision a disc into a wire basket at
each hole.
There will be a gallery for spectators, and admission is free.
In addition to the Disc Golf World Championship, there will be food
vendors and a playground, swimming pool and picnic areas for the
family to enjoy.
For more information, call the Bucyrus Tourism & Visitors Bureau at
(419) 562-0720 or visit 2010amworlds.com.
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SPEAKEASY PRODUCTION
BUCYRUS — Go back in time to Prohibition in Bucyrus this
summer with the BTVB’s original Speakeasy production, “Roaring
20s Live,” on Aug. 17 and 20 at Bucyrus Little Theater.
The story follows the town’s history and is set in the same place
where notable gangsters, such as Al Capone, once hung out when
they were traveling by train to Chicago and New York City.
No two shows are alike, so come to the show expecting to laugh,
participate and learn a little history.
Located in the basement of the Crazy Socks Weaver Arms, at the
corner of Mansfield and Poplar avenues, Bucyrus, the show starts at
5 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; cost is $15.
For tour groups and information, call (419) 562-0720 or visit
Bucyrus.org.
BRATWURST FESTIVAL
AMANDA ROLIK | CentralOhio.com Correspondent
BUCYRUS — This year’s Bratwurst Festival in Bucyrus aims to
please those who want to experience something different than the
average fair.
The festival, in its 43rd year, will be downtown in the city known
as the country’s Bratwurst Capital. The fun will kick off Aug. 19 and
continue through Aug. 21.
Festival director Larry West said the event’s appeal is its different
environment. It isn’t your typical fair, he said, but rather, a traditional
street festival.
In addition to giving people a taste of grilled bratwurst, the festival
will have a variety of food vendors and dozens of things to do and
see. The festival will feature local entertainment throughout the
weekend on two separate stages.
The event will have rides, games, beer gardens, a craft show, an art
show, a variety of eating contests (with, of course, a bratwurst eating
contest) and even a monkey grinder.
The festival also will feature three different parades, one each
day, with the Ohio State University alumni band performing in
Saturday’s parade.
To learn more, call (419) 562-BRAT or visit www.bratfest.org.
IF YOU GO
What: 43rd annual Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival
When: 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Aug. 19; 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Aug. 20; and 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Aug. 21
Where: 301 S. Sandusky Ave., Bucyrus
Entertainment: Matt Hoover, Bullet Band, John Kennedy
Band, OSU Alumni Band
Admission & parking: Free
FYI: (419) 562-BRAT or www.bratfest.org
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This is the second year for the Fremont-Attica Sprint Title. Craig
Mintz was the inaugural winner of the title, given to the racer with
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the most points at certain events at Fremont Speedway and Attica
Raceway Park.
The speedway also will host the annual Ohio All-Star Sprintweek
finale on June 26.
For more information, visit www.fremontohspeedway.com.
PUT-IN-BAY
PUT-IN-BAY — Located on the two-mile-by-four-mile South
Bass Island in Lake Erie, Put-in-Bay has become a vacation spot for
many in Ohio and beyond.
The island offers parks, golf courses, restaurants and pubs, fishing
and many other opportunities for fun. Ferries regularly debark from
the Port Clinton and Sandusky areas to Put-in-Bay.
Among the island’s attractions are a carousel, an antique car
museum and the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society Museum.
Additionally, the Perry Peace Memorial and Visitors Center
features the 352-foot-tall memorial to Oliver Hazard Perry, but the
memorial is closed for renovations.
There’s always something going on at Put-in-Bay during the
weekends, from Bike Week in June to Christmas in July. New this
year will be “Rally on the Rock,” scheduled June 9-13, to kick off
the summer season.
For more information, visit www.putinbay.com.

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FREMONT — This year marks the 59th racing season at the 1/3-
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FREMONT — There is always plenty of entertainment at the

Sandusky County Fair, and this year is no exception.
Country music artist Rodney Atkins will entertain the crowd
Aug. 28.
Tickets go on sale 9 a.m. to noon June 26 at the fairgrounds. Phone
orders will be taken from noon to 2 p.m. by calling (419) 332-5604
or (419) 333-0043. People also can call these numbers from 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m. after June 28.
Track seats are $30; center bleachers and grandstand seats are
$27.50. All major credit cards are accepted. The concert is 8 p.m.
Aug. 28.
Other events that week include Tuesday’s livestock cavalcade and
the king and queen presentation. On Wednesday, The Menu’s Band
plays at 7:30 p.m. at the grandstands.
Brews Brothers Demo Derby will take place at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26
Jonathon Bird/file photo
Will Hartlaub looks at little chicks while visiting the baby animal barn at the
and will cost $5. A tractor pull takes place at 7 p.m. Aug. 27 and will
Ottawa County Fair. cost $5.
On Aug. 29, the Sandusky County Restorers of Antique Power,

OTTAWA COUNTY FAIR which is a free event, will have a tractor pull at 8 a.m. The fair will
wrap up with a 7:30 p.m. demo derby.
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the fairgrounds.
OAK HARBOR — The Ottawa County Fair will run July 19-
25, and prices will not increase this year for single-day tickets or
season passes. IF YOU GO
The fair will feature live bands every night, a free show What: Sandusky County Fair
featuring bears and dogs every day and a full schedule of shows, When: Aug. 24-29
competitions and displays. Where: Sandusky County Fairgrounds,
A spokesman for the Ottawa County Fair Board said officials 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont
are working to see if they can get American Idol finalist — and Cost: Daily admission price is $7; adult weekly pass is $20;
Elliston native — Crystal Bowersox to visit the fair in 2011. youth weekly pass is $12; junior fair passes are $6
In the past, Bowersox won a youth talent show at the fair, the FYI: www.sanduskycountyfair.com
spokesman said.
Fair highlights include:
• Monday — horse racing
• Tuesday — horse racing
• Wednesday — professional rodeo
• Thursday — demolition derby
• Friday — motocross and livestock show
• Saturday — tractor pulls (antique and modern)
• Sunday — fishing derby, draft horse and pony show
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and demolition derby finals

IF YOU GO
What: Ottawa County Fair
When: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 19-25
Where: 7870 Ohio 163, Oak Harbor
Cost: Daily gate $5; week pass (adult) $20;
week pass (youth) $15; grandstand pass
(rodeo) $10; grandstand pass (all other)
$5; week grandstand pass $25; kids 8 and
younger admitted free Jonathon Bird/file photo
FYI: www.ottawacountyfair.org Kids ride the Yoyo Swings at the Sandusky County Fair.

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