2023 CALENDAR JUNE/JULY

operas and musicals, as well as lesser-known works. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics. Rain location: United Church of Christ, 217 E. Liberty St., Medina. 419-853-6016 or www.ormaco.org.

JUN. 18 – Father’s Day Car, Truck, and Bike Show, Grace Church, 4599 Burbank Rd, Wooster, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Registration 8–10 a.m.; no entry fee. All makes, all models. Trophies at 1:30 p.m. Free food and music. Rain date Jun. 25 330-465-8009 or www. graceforohio.org.

vendors, guest comic creators, hourly prizes. 330-462-3985 or www.harpercomics.com.

JUN. 30 – Loudonville Antique Festival, Central Park, Loudonville, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Buy, sell, and trade antiques and collectibles. 419-994-4789 or www. discovermohican.com.

JUL. 1 – Annual Car Show, downtown Loudonville, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Free. Over 500 cars on display! Enjoy music, food, a raffle, and downtown shopping. http:// loudonvillechamber.com/events.

THROUGH JUL. 29 – “Susan Cook’s Award-Winning Quilts,” McCook House Museum, Carrollton, Fri./Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $3. Susan has completed more than 200 quilts and has given away machine-made quilts to veterans, cancer patients, and many others. This exhibit features hand-sewn projects only. 330-4379715 or kathorn4120@gmail.com.

THROUGH AUG. 3 – Fort Steuben Summer Concert Series, Fort Steuben Park, 120 S. 3rd St., Steubenville, Thur. 7–9 p.m. Free. Bring a blanket and picnic basket and enjoy a variety of live musical performances. 740283-1787 or www.oldfortsteuben.com.

THROUGH OCTOBER – Quilt Exhibit: “History in Pieces,” Bimeler Museum, Historic Zoar Village. Featuring fine quilts from the National Quilt Museum in Kentucky (including one from an Ohio quilter) and Zoar-made quilts from the 19th century. See website for museum schedule. 800-262-6195 or www. historiczoarvillage.com.

JUN. 16–17 – Simply Slavic Festival, Federal Plaza East, downtown Youngstown, preview Fri. 5–11 p.m., Sat. noon–midnight. $5, 12 and under free. Live music, folk dance, homemade food, kids’ learning areas, educational exhibits, and ethnic vendors. www. simplyslavic.org.

JUN. 17 – Dean Martin Festival and Parade, South 4th Street and various sites, Steubenville. Dino Dash, Rat Pack Parade, music, food, entertainment, and displays on the life of native son Dean Martin. 740283-4935 or www.visitsteubenville.com.

JUN. 17 – Opera Under the Stars, Uptown Park, Medina, 7–9 p.m. Free. Enjoy tunes from your favorite

Southeast

JUN. 21–23 – Greek Food Festival, Holy Trinity Greek Church, 300 S. 4th St., Steubenville. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Free. Outdoor dining and take-out, music, dance, entertainment, plus tours of the church. 740-282-7770 or www.holytrinitygreekfest.com.

JUN. 23 – Russian Duo: “An Evening of Piano and Balalaika,” John Streeter Garden Amphitheater, 2122 Williams Rd., Wooster, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Free, but registration recommended. Siberian balalaika virtuoso Oleg Kruglyakov and American concert pianist Terry Boyarsky. Rain location: Fisher Auditorium, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster. 419-853-6016 or www.ormaco. org.

JUN. 23–24 – Ohio Scottish Games and Celtic Festival, Cuyahoga Co. Fgds., 19201 E. Bagley Rd., Berea. $10–$20. Scottish heavy athletics, competitive jousting, axe throwing, keg toss, haggis throw, genealogy, clans, competitions in bagpipe, Highland dance, harp, fiddle, and more. www. ohioscottishgames.com.

JUN. 23–25 – Cy Young Days Festival, Newcomerstown. Live music, food, competitions, midway, car show, parade, old-fashioned baseball games, and other entertainment. This year’s parade marshal is Eric Gagne. www.cyyoungdaysfestival.com.

JUN. 24–25 – Our Little World Alpacas Spring Open House, 16800 Cowley Rd., Grafton, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free. Come see our newest crias (babies). Learn about alpaca care and feeding and about processing the fiber. Locally hand-knitted products for sale. 440-7247070 or www.ourlittleworldalpacas.com.

JUN. 25 – Akron-Summit Comic Con, Summit Co. Fgds., 229 E. Howe Rd., Tallmadge, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $5 (cash at entrance); 6 and under free. Comic and toy information, email director@visitnoblecountyohio.com.

JUN. 16–SEP. 3 – Tecumseh! Outdoor Drama, Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre, 5968 Marietta Rd., Chillicothe, Mon.–Sat. 8 p.m. $30–$50. Witness the epic life story of the legendary Shawnee leader as he struggles to defend his sacred homelands in the Ohio country. www.tecumsehdrama.com.

JUN. 17 – Kenworth Truck Parade, downtown Chillicothe, 8 p.m. Free. The second annual parade will have over 50 new, classic, and customized Kenworth semi-trucks. Come help celebrate Chillicothe’s 100th anniversary! 740-702-7677 or www.visitchillicothe.com.

JUL. 1 – “History and Culture of Native Americans in the Ohio Country in the 18th Century,” 11067 Fort Laurens Rd. NW, Bolivar, 11 a.m. Free. Presented by Alan Fitzpatrick. Held in the Fort Laurens Theater. 330874-2059 or www.fortlaurens.org.

JUL. 7 – First Fridays on Fourth, 155 N. 4th St., Steubenville, 6–10 p.m. Free. Art, crafts, games, food trucks, live entertainment, and activities to stimulate the imagination. www.theharmoniumproject.org/ first-Fridays.

JUL. 7–8 – Shelby Bicycle Days, downtown Shelby. Bikes, parade, food, fireworks, and more. www. shelbycic.com/bikedays.

JUL. 8–9 – Ashland County Yesteryear Machinery Club Show, Ashland Co. Fgds., 2042 Claremont Ave., Ashland. Free; donations accepted. Featuring John Deere tractors and equipment, garden tractors, and engines. Farm toy show, model train show, flea market, food vendors, kiddie rides both days; car show, antique tractor pull, kiddies’ pedal pull on Sunday. 330-465-3387 (Kevin Williard) or www. yesteryearmachinery.org.

JUL. 11–15 – Ashland Chautauqua: “History’s Real Action Figures,” Ashland. Living history performances and daytime workshops on Meriwether Lewis, Jackie Cochran, Pauli Murray, Samuel Bellamy, and Harry Houdini. Evening performances at Guy C. Myers Memorial Band Shell, 209 Parkside Dr. For more information, email info@ashlandchautauqua.org or visit www.ashlandchautauqua.org.

JUL. 11–16 – Trumbull County Fair, 899 Everett Hull Rd., Cortland. An array of grandstand entertainment, daily shows, local bands, exhibits, and rides. 330-6376010 or www.trumbullcountyfair.com.

JUN. 23–24 – National Cambridge Glass Collectors Show and Sale, Pritchard Laughlin Civic Ctr., 7033 Glenn Hwy., Cambridge, Fri. 1–5 p.m., Sat. 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m. $5, good for both days. 740-432-4245 or www. cambridgeglass.org.

JUN. 24 – Glass Dash, St. Benedict’s Gymnasium, 701 Steubenville Ave., Cambridge, 7–8:30 a.m. early bird admission, $10; 8:30–11 a.m., $5. Off-site glass sale, usually almost all Cambridge. www.cambridgeglass.org.

JUL. 5–8 – Ohio Hills Folk Festival, Fair and South Streets, Quaker City. Parades, car show, country store, entertainment, rides, 5K, and activities for kids. 740-685-6590 or www.facebook.com/profile.

THROUGH DECEMBER – Athens Farmers Market, Athens Community Center, 701 E. State St., Athens, Sat. 9 a.m.–noon; Apr. 20–Nov. 23, Wed./Sat. 9 a.m.–noon. Voted Ohio’s #1 favorite farmers market! 740-593-6763 or www.athensfarmersmarket.org.

JUN. 9–10 – Art on the Square, downtown Caldwell, Fri. 5–9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Free. Outdoors arts and crafts show, vendors, food, live entertainment. For more php?id=100057149452651

JUN. 17 – National Road Bike Show and Ribfest, Historic Downtown Cambridge, 11.am.–7 p.m. Hot rods and bikes, live entertainment, vendors, food trucks, and more. 740-439-2238 or www.downtowncambridge.com.

JUN. 23–24 – Kicking Bear One-on-One, Deerassic Park Education Ctr., 14250 Cadiz Rd., Cambridge. For ages 5–13. Archery, fishing, canoeing, riflery, camping, and other outdoor activities. Free, but registration required. 740-435-3335 or www.deerassic.com.

JUL. 7–9 – Ohio Jeep Fest, Ross Co. Fgds., 344 Fairgrounds Rd., Chillicothe. $15–$60. Trail rides, modified and stock obstacle courses, kids’ zone, vendors, mud pits, camping, live entertainment. www.ohiojeepfest.com.

JUL. 8 – Red, White, and Blue Ice Cream Social, Adena Mansion and Gardens, 847 Adena Rd., Chillicothe, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. $5–$12. Bring your lawn chairs. www.adenamansion.com.

Central

JUN. 8, JUL. 13 – Inventors Network Meeting, The Point at Otterbein University, 60 Collegeview Rd., Westerville 43081, 7 p.m. Educational presentations and discussion about the invention process. Zoom meetings Jun. 15 and Jul. 20 at 7 p.m. 614-470-0144 or www.inventorscolumbus.com.

JUN. 15–17 – Washboard Arts and Music Festival, downtown Logan. Free. Live music, arts and crafts, craft demos, food vendors, Columbus Washboard Company factory tours, classic car cruise-in, and more! washboardfestival@gmail.com or www. washboardmusicfestival.com.

JUN. 30–JUL. 4 – Ashville 4th of July Celebration, various spots around Ashville. Our five-day celebration features our famous fish fry, free entertainment, ride specials, midway food, parade, and, of course, fireworks! www.ashville4thofjuly.com.

JUL. 3 – Red, White & BOOM!, downtown riverfront and the Arena District, Columbus, noon–midnight. Free event featuring a parade, street festival, and two stages of live music entertainment, ending with Ohio’s largest fireworks display. www.redwhiteandboom.org.

THROUGH SEP. 30 – Sunbury Farmers Market, Sunbury Town Square, 9 E. Granville St., Sunbury, Sat. 9 a.m.–noon. Offering local handmade, homemade, and homegrown products. 740-513-9192 or sunburyohiofarmersmarket@gmail.com.

THROUGH OCT. 28 – Coshocton County Farmers Market, 22375 Co. Rd. 1A, Coshocton, Sat. 8:30 a.m.–noon. Local fresh produce, baked goods, and artisan crafts at our new location by the Walhonding River. market.manager@coshfarmmarket.org or www. facebook.com/coshoctonfarmersmarket.

THROUGH OCT. 28 – Spring Farmers Market, Adornetto’s, 2224 Maple Ave., Zanesville, Sat. 9 a.m.–noon. Locally grown produce, homemade food, locally raised/processed meat, farm eggs, Ohio cheese, and more. www.zanesvillefarmersmarket.org.

THROUGH OCT. 29 – Rock Mill Days, Stebelton Park at Rock Mill, 1429 Rockmill Place NW, Lancaster, Wed./Sat. 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Sun. 1–4 p.m. Free. Tour the restored 1824 gristmill, walk on the covered bridge, and enjoy the view of Hocking River Falls. 740-2434436 or www.fairfieldcountyparks.org.

Southwest

JUN. 16–18 – Zane’s Trace Commemoration, 375 Muskingum Ave., Zanesville. Free. Live bands, parade, 5K/10K races, arts and crafts, History Canal Walk, History Village with demonstrators, kayak races, kids’ fishing tournament, food, and much more. 740-4876776 or https://zanestracecommemoration.com.

JUN. 17 – Marysville Uptown Food Crawl, 131 N. Main St., Marysville, 12–3 p.m. $20 advance ticket required; purchase at Richwood Bank Marysville Branch. Enjoy samples from local restaurants while you stroll around uptown. Live music, face painting, balloon animals. Proceeds benefit Union County Guardianship Services. 937-209-2275 ext. 0 or www. ucvgp.org.

JUN. 20 – Farmers Market, Roseville Branch Library, 41 N. Main St., Roseville, 4–6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Roseville Branch Library Friends Group. 740-6970237 or juanita@muskingumlibrary.org.

JUN. 24 – Family Fun on the Farm Festival, Malabar Farm State Park, 4050 Bromfield Rd., Lucas, 2–6 p.m. Free annual festival featuring hands-on kids’ activities focused on natural resources and where food comes from. Food available for purchase. http://bit.ly/3XBX7aN.

JUL. 3–8 – Marion County Fair, 220 E. Fairground St., Marion. Livestock shows, horse shows, tractor pulls, rodeo, live music, and much more. 740-3822558 or www.marioncountyfairgrounds.com.

JUL. 9 – Tour of Gardens: “Fantastic Plots on Urban Lots,” Marysville, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. $10. Presented by Union County Master Gardener Association. See landscaping examples of perennial, shade, wildflower and vegetable gardens at residences and the demonstration gardens at the Agricultural Center. 937644-8117 or https://union.osu.edu.

JUL. 12–15 – Pottery Lovers Show and Sale, Holiday Inn Express, 1101 Spring St., Zanesville. Join fellow pottery lovers from across the nation at the largest and oldest gathering of pottery collectors and dealers. www.potterylovers.org.

JUL. 13–15 – Picktown Palooza, Pickerington Central High School, 300 Opportunity Way, Pickerington. Fun and family-oriented event with live entertainment, carnival rides, food vendors, kids’ corner, and more! Car, truck, and bike show Sat. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. 614-3792099 or www.picktownpalooza.org.

THROUGH JUL. 26 – Bluegrass Wednesdays, Vinoklet Winery, 11069 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati, Wed. 6:30–8:30 p.m. Enjoy dinner, wine, and an evening of free entertainment by Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass. Reservations recommended. 513-385-9309, vinokletwinery@fuse.net, or www. vinokletwines.com.

JUN. 9–11 – Versailles Poultry Days, 459 S. Center St., Versailles. Free. Enjoy our world-famous barbecue chicken dinners, contests, Ultimate Frisbee tournament, cornhole, grand parade, antique car show, and other entertainment. www. versaillespoultrydays.com or www.facebook.com/ versailles.poultrydays.

JUN. 16 – Bluegrass Night, Fibonacci Brewing Company, 1445 Compton Rd., Cincinnati, 7–9 p.m. Free. Enjoy lively bluegrass music by Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass, a wide variety of craft beers, and food truck eats. 513-832-1422 or http:// fibbrew.com.

JUN. 17 – Family Program: “Wonder Walk,” Wagers Memorial Park (Devils Backbone), 1301 OH-725 W., Camden, 1–3 p.m. Free. Bev Holland, naturalist and teacher, leads the walk/hike. 937-962-5561, pcpdevents@gmail.com or www. preblecountyparks.org.

JUN. 24 – Family Program: The Dulcimer Guy, Garber Nature Center, 9691 OH-503 N., Lewisburg, 7 p.m. Enjoy a free concert by Matthew Dickerson, National Hammer Dulcimer Champion. 937-962-5561, pcpdevents@gmail.com, or www. preblecountyparks.org.

JUN. 24 – Kids’ Program: “International Mud Day,” Garber Nature Center, 9691 OH-503 N., Lewisburg, 1–3 p.m. Free. Mud provided! Bring play clothes and old shoes. 937-962-5561, pcpdevents@ gmail.com, or www.preblecountyparks.org.

JUN. 24–25 – Carillon Park Rail Festival, 1000 Carillon Rd., Dayton, Sat. 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. $10–$14, 2 and under free. Miniature train rides, live steam engines, model train displays, historical displays, train merchandise, and much more. www.daytonhistory.org/events/special-events.

JUL. 3–4 – Centerville–Washington Township Americana Festival, downtown Centerville. Free. Community concert, flag ceremony, and fireworks on the 3rd; parade, 5K run, street fair, and auto show on the 4th. 937-433-5898 or www.americanafestival.org.

JUL. 4 – Red, White, and Blue Ash, Summit Park, Blue Ash, 4–10:30 p.m. Music, rides, games, food, drink, and family fun. Concerts followed at 10 p.m. with the biggest and best fireworks in the area. http://blueashevents.com.

JUL. 6–9 – Greenville Farm Power of the Past, Darke Co. Fgds., 800 Sweitzer St., Greenville. $5–$10, 12 and under free. Featuring John Deere tractors and equipment, gas engines, truck and tractor pulls, car show, horse events, kids’ events. 937-547-1845 or www.greenvillefarmpower.org.

JUL. 8 – Family Program: “Guitars in the Night,” Garber Nature Center, 9691 OH-503 N, Lewisburg, Sat. 7 p.m. Free concert by Eric Loy, featuring acoustical and harp guitars. 937-962-5561, pcpdevents@gmail. com, or www.preblecountyparks.org.

JUL. 8 – Family Program: “Recycle for Art,” Garber Nature Center, 9691 OH-503 N., Lewisburg, 1–3 p.m. Free. Led by water, soil, and recycling expert Beth Wright. 937-962-5561, pcpdevents@gmail.com, or www.preblecountyparks.org.