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HARTVILLE AND LEHMAN’S

Embark on a memorable trip to charming Hartville, where you can enjoy outdoor and indoor ea market shopping, savor classic homestyle cooking, explore the country’s largest hardware store, and journey to Amish Country to visit Lehman’s, a one-of-a-kind store. Win a fabulous basket including $200 in gi cards and favorite products!

Enjoy A Weekend In Butler County

Find your next adventure in Butler County, Ohio! Enjoy brunch at Toast & Berry at Liberty Center with a $75 gi card. Explore art in nature at the scenic Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum with tickets for four. Your weekend getaway features a complimentary one night stay at the Alo West Chester.

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SEPT 23

Bryan Fall Fest

Bring the whole family to enjoy homemade iron pot vegetable beef soup, giant chocolate chip cookies and kettle corn. Shop the works of more than 60 craft vendors, and purchase mums and pumpkins. Bryan Downtown Square, 138 S. Lynn St., Bryan, 419/636-2247. bryanchamber. org. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Adults $2, children 10 and under free.

SEPT 29–30

Oastoberfest

Loaded with authentic German scenes and sounds, Oastoberfest 2023 features traditional folk dances and contests for the crowd. The brewery will also host great food trucks, musicians (including the Chardon Polka Band), activities and plenty of beer from breweries across the Buckeye State. Twin Oast Brewing Company , 3630 NE Catawba Rd., Port Clinton, 419/573-6126. twinoast.com/oastoberfest Fri. 3–10 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Adults $10, children six and under free.

SEPT 30

Defiance Rib Fest

Museums + Exhibits

ONGOING

Chasing Totality: The History and Science of Eclipses

Explore the story of humanity’s eclipse fascination with this exhibit that will look at the science and the history of astronomy’s attempts to understand it. Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, 419/332-2081. rbhayes.org. Visit website for times and prices.

THRU SEPT 23

Exploring the Western Wild: Jan Bell and Jane Williams

Each having grown up and pursued studies in northwest Ohio, Jan Bell and Jane Williams developed an appreciation for the beauty of the land. Further inspired by their travels, Williams creates vibrant watercolor and oil paintings, and Ansel Adams Award-winning Bell creates blackand-white photography. 20 North Gallery, 18 N. St. Clair St., Toledo, 419/241-2400. 20northgallery.com. Noon–4 p.m. Free.

Music + Theater

SEPT 20

Guster with the Toledo Symphony

Rock out as alternative band Guster joins the symphony for a one-night-only performance of their most beloved songs. The Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo, 419/246-8000. artstoledo.com. 7:30 p.m. $50–$110.

Other Events

SEPT 1–3

Max’s Trader Days & Water Dog Races

It’s all about the barbecue in Defiance as 10 local rib vendors serve up delicious barbecue ribs while live music rocks downtown. Downtown Defiance, 325 Clinton St., Defiance, 419/7820739. visitdefianceohio.com. 3:30–11 p.m. Adults $10, kids 10 and under free.

SEPT 30

Island Hops & Vine Festival

Go off to the races, and enjoy karaoke at the grandstands, a golf cart parade and plenty of shopping. Over 1,800 flea market vendors will be selling antiques, tools, generators, jeans, work clothes, dog food, jewelry, candles, golf carts, furniture, animals, crafts and more. Allen County Fairgrounds, 2750 Harding Hwy., Lima, 419/225-8545. maxstraderdays.com. Fri.–Sun. 7 a.m.–11:45 p.m. Adults $15, children free.

SEPT 30

Spirits in the Museum

Enjoy this tasting event featuring signature mixed drinks made with rum and unaged whiskey from Cleveland Distillery. Merry-Go-Round Museum, 301 Jackson St., Sandusky, 419/6266111. merrygoroundmuseum.org. 6–9 p.m. Individuals $50, couples $70.

Southeast Festivals

SEPT 15–17

25th Annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival

Take a bite out of this educational community event celebrating the pawpaw, one of America’s largest native tree fruits. The event highlights the produce, offering presentations and activities focused on pawpaw growing, cooking and more. Enjoy pawpaw-related artwork and the pawpaw cook-off. Lake Snowden, 5900 St. Rte. 50, Albany, ohiopawpawfest.com. Visit website for times and prices.

SEPT 21–24

Barnesville Pumpkin Festival

This fall-themed festival is back in a new format this year with food, drink tastings and entertainment to make for a wonderful afternoon at Put-In-Bay.” DeRivera Park, 341 Bayview Ave., Put-In-Bay, 419/285-2832. visitputinbay.com/ search-events. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Visit website for prices.

SEPT 8–10

Ohio River Sternwheel Festival

Make your way to Ohio’s oldest city for a party in the streets. At the confluence of the Ohio and Muskingum rivers, enjoy paddle-wheelers, the Rollin’ Oldies Car Show, children’s activities and the fireworks display. Ohio River Levee, Front St., Marietta, 740/373-5178. sternwheel.org. Visit website for times and prices.

Celebrate this annual fall tradition with family and friends for a chance to appreciate all things pumpkin. Enjoy crafts, foods, giant record-setting pumpkins, contests, a car show and parade. 300 E. Church St., Barnesville, 740/425-2593. barnesvillepumpkinfestival.com. 9 a.m.–11 p.m. Free.

Museums + Exhibits

ONGOING

Southern Ohio Museum

Since 1979, the Southern Ohio Museum has showcased both ancient and contemporary regional art from its permanent collections, including “Art of the Ancients” as well as traveling exhibitions focusing on modern-day artists who have roots here. Guests can gain a deeper understanding of southern Ohio’s Hopewell and Adena cultures by browsing 10,000 artifacts from the historic eras. Southern Ohio Museum, 825 Gallia St., Portsmouth, 740/354-5629. somacc.com. Tues.–Fri. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat. 1–5 p.m. Voluntary donation $2, students and kids 12 and under $1.

Music + Theater

THRU SEPT 3

Tecumseh! Outdoor Drama

This Ohio tradition has been thrilling audiences for over 50 years. Experience the epic story of the Shawnee people as they fight to save their homelands on the Ohio frontier. Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre, 5968 Marietta Rd., Chillicothe, 866/775-0700. tecumsehdrama. com. Mon.–Sat. 8 p.m. $31–$51.

SEPT 1–3

RoCo Music Fest

Jam out at Ross County’s biggest country music festival. This year features headliners Jana Kramer, Dustin Lynch, Randy Houser, Parker McCollum and more. Ross County Fairgrounds, 344 Fairgrounds Rd., Chillicothe, 740/775-5083. rosscountyfair.com. Fri.–Sun. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. $100–$750.