2023 CALENDAR

MAY 20 – The Homestead Rendezvous, 724 Monroe St., Bergholz, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Free homesteading event featuring a farmers market, natural resources educational displays and demonstrations, homestead and small farm equipment, workshops, and much more. Family friendly; no pets, please. 740-768-2483 or www.facebook.com/ homesteadrendezvous.

MAY 20 – Model Train Days, Painesville Railroad Museum (Painesville Depot), 475 Railroad St., Painesville, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Adult $5, child (3–12) $3, family $12. Twelve different operating modular layouts in N scale, HO scale, S gauge, O gauge, and G gauge; model train flea market. 216-470-5780 (Tom) or www. painesvillerailroadmuseum.org.

MAY 20 – Vintage Tea, Chatham Township Community Center, 6306 Avon Lake Rd., Spencer, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. $25 presale. Features wedding dresses through the years. Special luncheon and raffle baskets. Contact Sarah Bistline at 330-606-6609.

MAY 26 – Music at the Arboretum: NEO5 Brass Quintet, John Streeter Garden Amphitheater, 2122 Williams Rd., Wooster, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Free, but registration is recommended. In the event of rain, the concert will be held at Fisher Auditorium, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster 44691 419-853-6016 or www.ormaco.org.

MAY 26–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. 330-437-9715 or kathorn4120@gmail.com.

MAY 27–28 – Great Lakes Fiber Show, Wayne Co. Fgds., 199 Vancouver St., Wooster. Free. Workshops, competitions, wool fleece show and sale, craft activities, vendors, Angora rabbit show, and special presentation on livestock guardian dogs. 740-686-2172 or www. greatlakesfibershow.com.

MAY 31 – Bike Week Dice Run, Kelleys Island, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Participants will experience an exciting tour of the island while completing a scavenger hunt and collecting dice rolls at a variety of local businesses. 419-746-2360 or www.kelleysislandchamber.com.

JUN. 1–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. 740-283-1787 or www.oldfortsteuben.com.

JUN. 2 – First Fridays on Fourth, 155 N. 4th St., Steubenville, 6–10 p.m. Free. Monthly themed celebration featuring art, crafts, games, food trucks, live entertainment, and activities to stimulate the imagination. www.theharmoniumproject.org/first-Fridays.

JUN. 3 – Jazz under the Stars: Groove Tonic, Uptown Park, Medina, 7–9 p.m. Free. Enjoy a night of eclectic music from this high-energy ensemble. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic food. In event of rain, the concert will be held at the United Church of Christ, 217 East Liberty St., Medina 44256 419-853-6016 or www. ormaco.org.

Park, 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, noon–7 p.m. $10–$14 Celebrates Dayton’s unparalleled history through special activities, costumed interpreters, and more, concluding with a concert by the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. 937-293-2841 or www.daytonhistory.org/events/specialevents.

MAY 28 – White Water Shaker Village Open House, 11813 Oxford Rd., Harrison, 2–5 p.m. Free. Tour the Village, learn about the daily life of a Shaker and the styles of businesses Shakers conducted, and see our collection of Shaker goods. friendsofwwsv@gmail.com or www.whitewatervillage.org.

JUN. 3 – Lorain County Beekeepers Association HandsOn Field Day, Queen Right Colonies, 43655 St. Rte. 162, Spencer, 10 a.m. www.loraincountybeekeepers.org.

JUN. 3–4 – Ohio Valley Frontier Days, Historic Fort Steuben, 120 S. 3rd St., Steubenville. $6, child (6–12) $3, under 6 free. Annual festival featuring soldier, settler, surveyor, and Native American reenactors re-creating life on the Ohio frontier; includes crafts, games, food, and entertainment. 740-283-1787 or www.oldfortsteuben.com.

JUN. 4 – Kelleys Island 5 & 10K Run/Walk, begins at Memorial Park, 112 Division St., Kelleys Island. Registration begins at 8 a.m., race at 10:45 a.m., followed by awards ceremony. Registration fee $20 online, $25 day of race. 419-746-2360 or www.kelleysislandchamber.com.

JUN. 4 – Pulp Fiction and Comic Book Convention, Doubletree by Hilton Cleveland/ Westlake, 1100 Crocker Rd., Westlake, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $5; 6 and under free. Collectible book and comic vendors, guest writers, hourly prizes. 330-462-3985 or www.harpercomics.com.

JUN. 10 – Secrest Garden Fair, Secrest Arboretum, 2122 Williams Rd., Wooster, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Free. Handmade arts and crafts with a garden theme, guided tours of the arboretum, activities for kids, plant sale, workshops, and food trucks. http://friendsofsecrest.com/garden-fair.

JUN. 11 – “Jeff Klemm: Evoking Emotion Through Music,” Wadsworth Public Library, 132 Broad St., Wadsworth, 2–3 p.m. Free, but reservations recommended. Register at www.ormaco.org or by calling 419-853-6016

JUN. 3–4 – Troy Strawberry Festival, Great Miami River Levee and downtown Troy. Fun, family-friendly weekend celebrating everything strawberry! Food, arts and crafts, games, pageants, cruise-in, and entertainment. 937-3397714 or www.gostrawberries.com.

JUN. 10 – “Storytelling and Native American Flute,” Garber Nature Center, 9691 OH-503 N., Lewisburg, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Free. Presented by John DeBoer. 937-962-5561, pcpdevents@gmail.com, or www. preblecountyparks.org.

THROUGH JUN. 28 – 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.

MAY 19 – 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.

MAY 20 – MetroParks Spring Arts Festival, 7850 Voice of America Park Dr., West Chester, noon–5 p.m. Free. Local artisans and craftspeople will showcase their work at this inaugural arts festival. Live music and food trucks. 513-867-5835 or www.travelbutlercounty.com/events/ metroparks-spring-arts-festival.

MAY 28 – Dayton Heritage Day, Carillon Historical

JUN. 1–3 – Milford Frontier Days, Riverside Park, 450 Victor Stier Dr., Milford. Kickoff parade, bands, car show, food and drink, Makers’ Market, rides, and more. www. frontierdaysmilford.com.

JUN. 2 – Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass, Butler County Bluegrass Association, Collinsville Community Center, 5113 Huston Rd., Collinsville, 7–9 p.m. Free. Lively bluegrass music. Food available on-site. 937-417-8488.

JUN. 3 – “Getting Ready: Solar Eclipse, Part 1,” Garber Nature Center, 9691 OH-503 N., Lewisburg, 1–3 p.m. Free. Presented by astronomer Terry Mann. 937-962-5561, pcpdevents@gmail.com, or www. preblecountyparks.org.

JUN. 3 – Sawyer Point Summer Concert, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, 4–10 p.m. Free. Featuring Appalachian Grass at 4 p.m., Jake Speed and the Freddies at 6 p.m., and Henhouse Prowlers at 8:30 p.m. Food trucks and beer/cooler vendors on-site. Consider bringing a lawn chair. 513-357-2604 or www.cincinnatioh.gov/cincyparks/visit-a-park/parks-events-calendar.

JUN. 10 – Kids’ Program: “Chalk Art,” Garber Nature Center, 9691 OH-503 N., Lewisburg, 1–3 p.m. Free. Led by naturalist and teacher Bev Holland. Materials provided; bring play clothes. 937-962-5561, pcpdevents@gmail.com, or www.preblecountyparks.org.

JUN. 10 – Shandon Strawberry Festival, Community House, 4782 Cincinnati Brookville Rd., Shandon, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free. Enjoy strawberry shortcake and homemade ice cream, hot pressed chicken sandwiches, homemade pies, and much more. 513-738-4127 or www. shandonchurch.com/strawberry-festival.

JUN. 10 – Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass, Clifton Opry House, 5 S. Clay St., Clifton, 7:30–10:30 p.m. $10. Enjoy an evening of lively bluegrass music with lightning-fast instrumentals, close harmonies, and entertaining novelty songs. 937-342-2175, schasnov@ netzero.net, or www.villageofclifton.com/clifton-operahouse.

JUN. 10 – Village Music Festival, Caesar’s Creek Pioneer Village, 3999 Pioneer Village Rd., Waynesville, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. $6 per person; under 16 free. www. caesarscreekpioneervillage.org.

MAY 6–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.

MAY 6–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.

MAY 6–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.

MAY 9, 23, JUN. 6 – Farmers Market, Roseville Branch Library, 41 N. Main St., Roseville, 4–6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Roseville Branch Library Friends Group. Book sale planned for May 30. 740-697-0237or juanita@ muskingumlibrary.org.

MAY 11, JUN. 8 – 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 on May 18 and Jun. 15 at 7 p.m. 614-470-0144 or www. inventorscolumbus.com.

MAY 19–20 – Spring in the Country, Amanda, Tarlton, and Stoutsville area, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (times may vary for

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individual businesses). Enjoy a ride in the country for a “shop hop” at participating area businesses, ranging from home cottage to retail sales. Special offers and maps available at each location. 740-503-2125 or www. countryshophop.com.

MAY 20 – “Art on the Canal” Art Stroll, downtown Canal Winchester, noon–6 p.m. Live music, dancing, and performances, along with arts and crafts from central Ohio artists. Enjoy local food, drinks, and shopping, and don’t miss the one-room Prentiss School Building and the Hocking Valley “Queen of the Line” railroad depot. 614270-5053 or www.destinationcw.org/artStroll.

MAY 20 – Ki’Wanna Go for a Run 5K/10K, Hunter Park, Lancaster, 9 a.m. Join us for a 5K walk, run, roll or 10K run. Proceeds benefit the Kiwanis Club of Lancaster’s youth/community service programs benefiting children in Fairfield County. Race day registration at 7:30 a.m. or register at https://raceroster.com/events/2023/73331/ kiwanna-go-for-a-run.

MAY 26–28 – Flint Ridge Knap-In, Coshocton Co. Fgds., 724 S. 7th St., Coshocton, Fri./Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $7 per vehicle, $3 walk-ins, under 12 free. New location! Flint-knapping demos, fire starting, cordage making, artifact identification, and more. Rain or shine. 419-632-4274 or 330-440-3625

MAY 27 – Ohio Authors Book Fair, 8000 Factory Shops Boulevard, Jeffersonville, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. At locations around the mall. www.destinationoutlets. com/post/2023-events-calendar or www.social-ally.biz/ ohioauthorsbookfair.

MAY 27–28 – Asian Festival, Franklin Park, 1755 E. Broad St., Columbus, Sat. 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Free. A celebration of Asian culture, including dance, music, martial arts, food, and much more. http://asianfestival.org.

MAY 27–28, JUN. 2–4 – Once Upon a Mattress, Zanesville Community Theatre, 940 Findley Ave., Zanesville, 2:30 and 7 p.m. 740-455-6487 or www.zct.org.

MAY 27–29 – Utica Sertoma Ice Cream Festival, Ye Olde Mill and Velvet Ice Cream Co., 11324 Mt. Vernon Rd., Utica, Sat./Sun. 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Mon. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. $5 per car. Parade, live music, car show, kiddie tractor pulls, ice cream-eating contests, arts and crafts, games, and ice cream, of course! 740-892-3161 or www. sertomaicecreamfestival.com. miss engines, working sawmill, flea market/craft items, food, and kids’ activities. Truck and tractor pulls Saturday 7 p.m., car show Sunday. Parts vendors wanted. Contact Steve Dean at 740-289-4124

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the festival featuring Native American music and dancing, crafters, exhibits, and plenty of family-friendly entertainment. www. feastofthefloweringmoon.org.

MAY 27–28 – Historic Marietta Tour of Homes, Marietta, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tour a variety of homes that make up the first established settlement of the Northwest Territory. Homes on Saturday will be different from homes on Sunday. https://mariettaohio.org/events/historicmarietta-tour-of-homes.

MAY 29 – Lithopolis Memorial Day Celebration, Lithopolis Cemetery and The Wagnalls Memorial, 150 E. Columbus St., Lithopolis, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Parade, memorial service, car show, live music, food, crafts, used book sale, and fire department open house. 614-837-4765 or www. wagnalls.org.

MAY 29 – Memorial Day Parade and Commemoration, Lockbourne’s Veterans Park, 95 Landis St., Lockbourne. Parade at noon, followed by a service featuring our military ties to the Columbus Air Show at Rickenbacker International Airport. 614-491-3161 or www. lockbourneohio.us.

MAY 31–JUN. 4 – Deercreek Dam Days Festival, Williamsport, Wed./Thur. 4–10 p.m., Fri. 4–11 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Free. Fun for the whole family, with music, food, games, and rides for all ages. www. deercreekdamdays.com.

JUN. 2– Zanesville Memorial Concert Band, Zane’s Landing Park, west end of Market Street (along river), Zanesville, 7 p.m. Free. Performing with the High School Honors Band. Rain site: Zanesville High School. 740-8914098 or www.zmcb.org.

JUN. 8 – Classical Guitar and Mandolin Concert, Zanesville Museum of Art, 620 Military Rd., Zanesville, 6–7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Featuring guitar and mandolin duo Gruviera Armonico. 740-452-0741 or www. zanesvilleart.org.

JUN. 8–10 – Hot Air Balloon Festival, Coshocton Co. Fgds., 707 Kenilworth Ave., Coshocton. Free. Balloon launches at dawn and dusk, balloon “night glow,” balloon race, musical entertainment, carnival rides, food, crafts, and more. www.coshoctonhotairballoonfestival.com.

JUN. 9–11 – Columbus Arts Festival, downtown riverfront, Columbus, Fri. 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free. Artists and craftspeople from around the nation, live music, theater, dance, hands-on art activities, and gourmet food. 614-2242606 or www.columbusartsfestival.org.

JUN. 8–10 – Southern Ohio Forest Rally, Chillicothe, Shawnee Forest, McArthur, and Zaleski Forest. Fan Festival on the 8th in Chillicothe’s Yoctangee Park; meet the drivers and see the action up close! www. southernohioforestrally.com.

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.

MAY 6–28 – Heirloom Plant Sale, Adena Mansion and Gardens, 847 Adena Rd., Chillicothe, Wed.–Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m.–5 p.m. Featuring heirloom varieties of flowers and vegetables. www.adenamansion.com.

MAY 26–28 – Feast of the Flowering Moon, Yoctangee Park, 1 Enderlin Circle, Chillicothe, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.

MAY 29 – Ironton Lawrence County Memorial Day Parade, starting at 4th and Center Sts., Ironton, 10 a.m. The oldest continuous Memorial Day parade in the nation. Contact Lou Pyles at 740-533-7140 or lpyles54@ roadrunner.com.

JUN. 1 – Chillicothe Paints 2023 Home Opener, VA Memorial Stadium, 17273 St. Rte. 104, Chillicothe, 7:05 p.m. $5–$7. See the Paints in their first at-home game of their 30th season as they go up against the Champion City Kings. www.chillicothepaints.com.

JUN. 2–4 – Southern Ohio Farm Power of the Past Antique Tractor and Machinery Show, Pike Co. Fgds., Piketon. Featuring Oliver tractors and equipment. Vintage tractors/farm equipment and demos, hit and

JUN. 9–10 – Black Diamond Music and Arts Festival, Hocking College, 3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville. A celebration of the country and bluegrass traditions of southeast Ohio. Local craft vendors, food vendors, an early 19th-century replica village, and more. www. blackdiamondmusicfestival.com.

JUN. 10 –Bethel Township VFD Annual Carnival, Bethel Twp. Community Center, 33877 St. Rte. 260, Lewisville, 4 p.m. Food, live music, and games. Parade at 6:30 p.m.; country store at 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Jason at 740-934-2412

JUN. 10–11 – Lucasville Trade Days, Scioto Co. Fgds., 1193 Fairground Rd., Lucasville, Sat. 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Sun. 7 a.m.–4 p.m. $7; 12 and under free. 937-728-6643 or www.lucasvilletradedays.com.