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Many things to do in Crawford County
County offers
interesting attractions
By Kimberly Gasuras
Crestline
From murals to a Speakeasy,
Crawford County has several
interesting attractions that
would be fun to visit on a day
trip.
The Crawford Park District
encompasses several parks
throughout Crawford County
including Unger Park, Sears
Woods, the Daughmer Prairie
Savannah, Heckert Nature
Preserve, the Sandusky Wildlife Area and the Lowe-Volk
Park that is open daily. The
park features a Learning Tree
along with hiking, fishing and
a variety of other activities for
children and adults alike.
[email protected]
Galion
The Brownella Cottage was
constructed between 1885
and 1887, and is said to be
haunted. It was built as a wedding gift to Bishop Brown
and Ella Scranton Bradford by
Bradford’s adoptive mother
Mary Scranton Bradford. Paranormal Investigations can be
arranged by contacting the
Galion Historical Society at
[email protected], or
call 419-468-9338.
Bucyrus
There are three murals
located in Bucyrus that were
created by world-renowned
artist Eric Grohe. The Liberty
Remembers mural is located
on North Sandusky Avenue
next to the Daily Scoop, only
one block from Washington
Square where Grohe’s largest
mural, the Great American
Crossroads, is located.
Bucyrus Copper Kettle
Works Ltd. was known as the
D. Picking Company for the
past 100 years. Visitors come
from around the globe to tour
the company known for its
hammered and handmade copper kettles. After the death of
fourth-generation owner Helen
Picking Neff last year, Steve
Schifer took over the business.
He had been a coppersmith
for the Picking family for 39
years.
Cooper’s Mill is a major
attraction in Bucyrus and is
known for the homemade
apple butter made at the
business. The store offers
homemade jams, candies and
an array of other items. The
business was founded in 1969
and offers entertaining and
educational tours throughout
the factory.
Bucyrus is known as the
Bratwurst capital of the world
so many visitors head to
Carle’s Bratwurst to see how
the famous sausages are made.
The business was founded in
1929 and is still family-owned
and operated. The shop offers
an array of other meats to purchase along with a hot bar and
a dessert bar.
The Speakeasy is hot spot
in Bucyrus and is the underground location where Al
Capone and his cronies were
known to hangout while in
town. The hotel was built in
1916 and was named the Highway Hotel. The Speak Easy
opportunities are available by
contacting the Bucyrus Tourism and Visitors Bureau, 301
South Sandusky Ave., or by
calling 419-562-0720 or 1-866562-0720.
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Where to go in Morrow?
Our top 10 things to
do in the heart of Ohio
Staff report
While a vastly rural county, Morrow offers residents and visitors alike
more than just a trip to an agricultural
stronghold in Central Ohio.
The ever expanding Morrow County
has plenty of recreational activities to
provide anyone a day of adventure or
relaxation.
A first stop for those who enjoy the
outdoors, Mount Gilead State Park,
located off State Route 95, offers
visitors six miles of hiking and bridle
trails, fishing opportunities and camping facilities.
The newly renovated park had a busy
off-season as it was the site of a $1.6
million revitalization project, funded
by a state grant designed to improve
state parks across Ohio.
Visitors can now use improved
campsites, shower houses, a pavilion
and new playground equipment, while
checking out Morrow’s lone state park.
For those who want a different view
of the landscape, Mid-Ohio Balloon
Adventures located in the heart of
Morrow County provides its customers
with an aerial look at the surrounding
area.
Gary Tyo, the company’s owner and
30-year balloon piloting veteran, is
available for flight seven days a week
May through November.
Mid-Ohio offers flights at sunrise and
sunset each day. Tyo can be reached at
419-560-7535 or at gary@
midohiobaloon.com.
Next on our list is Morrow County’s
favorite paintballing spot, Splatter
Park Paintball Games. The paintball
park is located at 5560 County Road 29
and offers traditional paintball matches, low-impact paintball games and
airsoft matches for nearly all ages.
The park is open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visit them at
splatterpark.com for more information.
For the hop enthusiast, next on
our list of places to visit is Morrow
County’s own Hoof Hearted Brewing, located 300 County Road 26 in
Marengo.
Boasting a flagship of stouts, pale
ales, porters and IPAs, Hoof Hearted
has a number of beers fit to satisfy any
craft brew fan’s pallet.
While the taproom in Marengo
is open a limited number of hours
through the week, Hoof Hearted hosts
monthly events and release parties at
its Morrow location.
The brewery also recently opened a
pub in Columbus’ Italian Village, which
operates with more traditional hours.
Visit them at hoofheartedbrewing.
com.
For differently geared outdoor recreation in Morrow County, look no
further than Fishing Frenzy Catfish
Lake located at 1769 State Route 309
in Caledonia. The lake is home to
a number of stocked catfish species
including blue, channel and shovelhead catfishes.
Anglers can also participate in tournaments held every weekend at the lake.
Passangers take flight with Gary tyo of Mid-Ohio Balloon Adventures.
Headwaters Outdoor Education
Center is another option for the outdoor minded to hit in Morrow County.
The site is located on county property
and is administered by Morrow Soil
and Water Conservancy.
Activities at the HOEC include foot
golf, an arboretum and a new utility building, as well as a Free Little
Library and many trails through a variety of habitats.
Southern Morrow County is home
to the Cardinal Center Campground
and Shooting Center, an outdoor
event facility and campground located
near State Route 61 and Interstate 71.
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Cardinal Center is outfitted with an
indoor heated pool, a lake for fishing,
over 400 campsites with nine standard
cabins and 20 deluxe cabins available
for rent.
Chesterville Flea Market located
on State Route 95 in Chesterville offers
patrons a selection of country creations
and exhibits. The flea market is open
May through September on Saturday
and Sunday.
For history buffs paying visit to the
central Ohio county, The Morrow
County Historical Society located in
Mount Gilead focuses on the Morrow’s
rich cultural heritage.
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Lots to do in Richland County
By Chris Pugh
[email protected]
There are many things to do
in Richland County. Here is a
sample:
Little Buckeye Children’s
Museum - The mission of the
Little Buckeye Children’s Museum is to create extraordinary
learning experiences across the
arts, sciences, and humanities
that have the power to transform the lives of children and
families.
Gorman Nature Center Featuring 150 acres of forests,
fields, prairies, ponds and
streams, the Center provides
over three miles of public trails
close to the population centers
of Richland County. Families
and individuals are welcome on
the trails or in the Center’s visitor center and picnic areas. The
Gorman Nature Center naturalist staff sponsors weekly programs for the public featuring a
wide variety of hikes, field trips,
lectures, slide programs and
night sky programs. In addition,
the Center offers daily programs
for schools, youth groups, gar-
den clubs, seniors citizens and
service clubs.
B&O Bike Trail - The Richland County Park District also
operates the Richland B&O
Trail, a public rail-trail built on
the abandoned B&O railroad
line. The 18.4-mile trail connects Mansfield, Lexington,
Bellville and Butler and is used
for bicycling, walking, jogging,
in-line skating and nature study.
Richland Carrousel Park Richland Carrousel Park opened
in 1991 as the first new, handcarved carrousel to be built and
operated in the United States
since the 1930s. The Carrousel figures were carved in the
style of G.A. Dentzel, one of
the most revered carvers of the
early 1900’s. All 52 figures were
designed, carved and painted by
Carrousel Works in Mansfield.
The Shawshank Trail - A
drive-it-yourself tour in Mansfield, Ashland and Upper
Sandusky, Ohio which was created for fans of The Shawshank
Redemption movie where they
can experience the film in real
life at 14 Hollywood filming
sites.
Ohio State Reformatory The Reformatory doors were
opened to its first 150 young
offenders in September 1896.
After housing over 155,000 men
in its lifetime, the doors to the
prison closed Dec. 31, 1990.
Kingwood Center - Kingwood, a 501c3 Not-For-Profit
Organization, provides a public
garden through admissions fees,
membership dues and other
sources of revenue.
Ohio Bird Sanctuary - The
Sanctuary is a living museum
with outdoor displays housing
over 60 birds. Located on 90
acres the Sanctuary is the perfect place to explore and learn.
Biblewalk - Biblewalk is
world renowned featuring over
70 scenes and over 300 wax
figures. Each scene is complemented by individualized wall
murals, authentic costuming
and is also underscored by original music and narration.
Der Dutchman - 700 seat
Amish style restaurant and gift
shop adjacent to the hotel. They
also have a seasonal miniature
golf course and ice cream shop.
sames & cook
33 South main st. • Mount Gilead
419-947-9694
monday- Friday: 6 am - 4 pm
saturday: 8 am - 2 pm
Free
Wifi
• Fresh Roasted Coffee
also sold by the bag
• Antiques
• Breakfast-Lunch-Desserts
•Free Wifi
P.O. Box 168 • 195 S. Main St. • Mt. Gilead, OH 43338
PH: 419-947-1611 FAX: 419-947-1612
www.morrowcountyfair.org
The Morrow County Fair August 29 - September 5, 2016.
e-mail is [email protected]
40739181
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Places to go in southwestern Ohio
By rOB hAMiLtON
[email protected]
There are numerous places in the
southwestern part of Ohio providing fun
destinations for a trip.
Kings Island is a nationally known
amusement park featuring lots of roller
coasters and other rides. For families,
the park has also received the Golden
Ticket Award for “Best Kids’ Area in the
World” for 15 years in a row. If the day
is hot, there are plenty of water-themed
attractions at Soak City Waterpark.
Baseball fans will have plenty to do in
the area. The Cincinnati Reds play their
home games at Great American Ball
Park, which also features the Reds Hall
of Fame and Museum for those who wish
to appreciate the history of the franchise.
People interested in seeing potential
future members of the team only need to
travel a bit to the north, as Cincinnati’s
Class A minor league team, the Dayton
Dragons, plays its home games at Fifth
Third Field in Dayton.
The Cincinnati Zoo is another great
place to spend a day. There are, of
course, all kinds of animals on display;
as well as various activities and exhibits
depending on when you visit. There also
are other attractions, such as rides and a
theater featuring short films with multisensory effects to make viewers feel they
are part of the film.
The region also plays host to a num-
ber of museums. Among them are the
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
located at Wright-Patterson Air Force
Base by Dayton, which displays a large
number of aerospace vehicles and missiles from throughout history. The
National Aviation Hall of Fame also is in
Dayton, located adjacent to the Air Force
museum. Over 200 of the nation’s premier air and space pioneers have been
inducted.
Many more museums are in Cincinnati, including the Cincinnati Art Museum,
which has roughly 65,000 works spanning 6000 years and also hosts various
traveling exhibitions. Cincinnati also features the Fire Museum of Greater Cincinnati, which commemorates the history
of firefighting the United States, holding
several artifacts that illustrate how firefighting has evolved over the years.
Rob Hamilton can be reached at 419-946-3010, ext.
1807. Connect with him on Twitter at @SportsMCS
Let Your
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Stop and see us for your Teleflora
and FTD arrangements!
Mary K ’s Flowers
30 S. Main St | Mt. Gilead, OH 43338
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Sat 8am-12pm Sun Closed
www.marykflowers.com
We have
artificial
Memorial Day
flowers for the
cemetery!
NATURE LOVERS WELCOME!
Visit Ohio’s most talked about garden center! Relax by the indoor waterfall,
shop for tools and home items in the re-stored barn and stroll the greenhouses
for seasonal plants and an exceptional selection of miniature garden plants. All
nature lovers welcome!
419.892.2770
www.possumrungreenhouse.com
5384 Possum Run Rd., Bellville, Ohio 44813
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5 top attractions in Northwest Ohio
Staff report
Thinking of heading out to Northwest
Ohio for the summer. Here are some top
attractions to consider for the itinerary:
The Bicycle Museum of America
rotates more than 1,000 bicycles through
its displays, featuring over 300 at a
time. It offers viewers an opportunity
to see how it all began. At the museum
bicycles are displayed according to eras.
More modern bicycles, including race
models, are displayed. The New Bremen
museum, 7 W. Monroe St., is opened 9
a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday,
and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. For
more information call 419-629-9249.
Almost every Ohioan knows about
Cedar Point Amusement Park &
Resort in Sandusky. For those who
don’t. the 364-acre resort is home to
the most exhilarating collection of thrill
rides and roller coasters on Earth. Featuring some of the tallest and fastest
rides around, the park also has a huge
outdoor water park — Soak City; four
resort hotels; luxury RV campground
with cottages and cabins; two large
marinas; outdoor entertainment complex featuring go-karts and mini golf;
award-winning live shows; gift shops;
delicious eateries; and four giant kids’
areas.
The Toledo Zoo and Aquarium
is features more than 3,000 aquatic
animals in 178,000 gallons of water,
while the Zoo houses an internationallyfamous Hippoquarium, where observers
watch from inches away as hippos swim
and play in their 360,000-gallon glasssided pool. Other exhibits that make
this zoo special are Arctic Encounter,
Frog Town, Cheetah Valley and Primate
Forest. The exhibit, “Africa!” features
free-roaming African animals such as
giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, impalas,
wild dogs and ostriches. Youngsters will
especially enjoy riding the African animal carousel — made in Mansfield.
The Celina Lake Festival takes place
on the shores of Grand Lake St. Mary’s
in downtown Celina. For more than 50
years, this three-day event features family fun and even features cars that swim.
The event is from July 22-24. The festival kicks off Friday night with a brilliant
fireworks show, live entertainment and
the Amphicar Swim-In and a Cruise-In
with more than 250 cars. Throughout
the weekend there will be a parade, a car
show, boat Poker Run, a cardboard Duct
Tape boat race, a kiddie fishing derby
and kiddie and adult tractor pulls.
For more information go to
www.lakefestival.com.
Explore Ohio Caverns, 2210 E. state
Route 245, in West Liberty, where visitors go on guided one-hour, mile long
tours The caverns feature an crystalwhite stalactite and stalagmite formations and a diversity of formations and
coloring, which are still in the process
of development. Still photography is
welcomed. Daily tours are from 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. For more information go to www.
ohiocaverns.com.
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Fun attractions in Northeast Ohio
Staff report
With summer coming around the
corner, here are some top attractions
in Northeast Ohio, just waiting to be
explored:
The Museum of Divine Statues is
inside the former St. Hedwig’s Church
and displays a collection of beautiful
statues and other Catholic artifacts.
Each piece has been personally restored
by the owner, Louis McClung, who has
also provided visitors with historical
information on each piece. McClung
hopes to preserve Catholic history
and traditional art. The oldest artifact
found in the museum is the “Our Lady
of Perpetual Help,” which dates all the
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Madison Ave., in Lakewood is open
noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Admission
is $10. For more information go to www.
museumofdivinestatues.com or call 216228-9950.
Zoar Village was founded in 1817 and
inhabited by 200 German religious dissenters called the the Society of Separatists of Zoar. The Zoar Community Association, which started in 1967, strives
to preserve the heritage of the village.
Offering an old-world charm, twelve
historic buildings have been restored
and are open to the public. There are
two local restaurants in restored historic buildings, as well as small shops
throughout the village. About 75 families
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1800s. The Zoar Community Association
operates the historic house museums
from the Zoar Store Welcome Center.
For more information please see www.
historiczoarvillage.com.
The Debonné Vineyards in Madison
are open year round. The vineyard has
been growing its own grapes for four
generations with more than 120 cultivated acres in the Grand River Valley.
This classic “European” family winery
produces nationally recognized wines.
The vineyard hosts year round activities
such as hot air balloon races, concerts,
car shows, Sunday Jazz Fests and wine
& food events. For more information go
to www.debonne.com.
The J.M. Smucker Company Store
and Café originally opened in 1999 in
Orrville. Now twice its original size,
the store retains its classic timber frame
barn structure and is the premier showcase for The J.M. Smucker Company’s
entire family of brands, including Smucker’s, Jif, Crisco, Pillsbury, Hungry Jack
and more.
The new café serves up fresh treats
made with the company’s own branded
ingredients, pizzas baked in a wood-fired
oven and sundaes topped with Smucker’s
toppings. The store includes branded
merchandise and a Gift Basket Design
Center.
The J.M. Smucker Company museum
takes its guests on a journey about the
company’s history from 1897 to the present day.
The Vermilion Festival of Fish in
Vermilion features a lighted boat parade
on the river and a “Crazy Craft” boat
race. Festival attendants can pull up a
lawn chair to take in the sun and “crazy
crafts.” Walleye or Perch sandwich will
be available. There are also several
activities, entertainment and crafts such
as sand castle building contests and pageants. This is a fun Father’s Day weekend
event featuring a fishing contest, games,
vendors and Lake Erie perch. An outdoor marketplace with unique items for
sale is also available. The festival takes
place June 17-19. For more information
call 440-967-4477.
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Summer fun in Southeastern Ohio
Staff report
Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Southeastern Ohio
makes for an adventurous travel destination for those cruising the Buckeye
State.
The region is home to many of the
state’s parks and outdoor recreation
opportunities, as well as a peppering
of homegrown Appalachian towns and
villages.
First on our list of places to visit
in the region is Hocking Hills State
Park located in Logan.
The park is home to cascading
waterfalls, steep cliffs, deep recess
caves, rock outcrops, gorges and extensive forest growth.
Visitors can pick up trailheads for
the park’s seven miles of hiking trails
at any of the six main park areas: Ash
Cave, Cedar Falls, Old Man’s Cave,
Conkle’s Hollow, Cantwell Cliffs and
Rock House. The park makes for a
great stop to take in the area’s natural
beauty.
For those looking for a different midsummer destination in the area, Ohio
Brew Week runs July 10-18 in Athens,
the home of Ohio University.
Each year the city hosts the week
long spotlight of the state’s craft breweries bringing in beer enthusiasts from
around the state.
The week is filled with activities
including special keg tapping, brewing
workshops and a home-brew competition. If you are interested in craft beer,
Ohio Brew Week is one of the state’s
premier showcases.
Music fans have been flocking to
the Nelsonville Music Festival since
2013, as the festival has hosted diverse
number of acts in the past such as
John Prine, The Flaming Lips, Merle
Haggard and Wilco.
This year, Nelsonville will hold its
annual festival from June 2-5 touting
Charles Bradley, Marco Benevento,
Gary Clark Jr., Randy Newman and
numerous other acts on its lineup.
Tickets and camping passes are available on the fest’s website at nelsonvillefest.org.
Southeastern Ohio has long been
of interest to paranormal enthusiasts,
leading national ghost hunting shows
to the area in search of ghastly footage.
For those on their own Ohio paranormal quest, The Moonville Tunnel
is one of the top-stops in the region.
Located near Zeleski State Forest,
the Moonville Tunnel has long been
the site of ghost tales following a train
collision that killed two people there in
the 19th century.
Legend has it that the engineer and
fireman killed in the crash still lurk the
tunnel.
Adding to the tale, the former town
of Moonville is abandoned, and its
remnants are now covered by the forest that surrounds the area.
Regardless of urban legend, The
Moonville Tunnel is one of the area’s
great glimpses into Southeastern Ohio
history. It is located on Hope-Moonville Road in McArthur.
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2016 List of Ohio Fair & festivals Dates
June Fairs
Paulding County Fair
(Paulding) June 13-18
Pickaway County
(Circleville) June18-25
Putnam County
(Ottawa) June 20-25
June/July Fair
Marion County (Marion)
July 4-9
July Fairs
Harrison County (Cadiz)
July 4-9
Clinton County
(Wilmington) July 9-16
Madison County
(London) July 10-16
Adams County (West
Union) July 10-16
Lawrence County
(Proctorville) July 10-16
Logan County
(Bellefontaine) July
11-16
Trumbull County
(Cortland) July 12-17
Lucas County
(Maumee) July 12-17
Jackson County
(Wellston) July 15-23
Franklin County
(Hilliard) July 16-23
Crawford County
(Bucyrus) July 17-23
Fayette County
(Washington C.H.) July
18-23
Perry County (New
Lexington) July 18-23
Ottawa County (Oak
Harbor) July 18-24
Warren County
(Lebanon) July 18-23
Carroll County
(Carrollton) July 19-24
Clark County
(Springfield) July 22-29
July/August Fairs
Knox County (Mt.
Vernon) July 23-July 30
Butler County
(Hamilton) July 24-July
30
Clermont County
(Owensville) July 24-30
Shelby County (Sidney)
July 24-July 30
Union County
(Marysville) July 24-30
Seneca County (Tiffin)
July 25-31
Vinton County
(McArthur) July 25-30
Summit County
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Ohio State Fair
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July 31-Aug 6
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Preble County (Eaton)
July 31-Aug 6
Auglaize County
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Gallia County
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Holmes County
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Scioto County
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Cuyahoga County
(Berea) Aug 8-14
Attica Independent
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Ashtabula County
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Aug 9-14
Henry County
(Napoleon) Aug 11-16
Mercer County (Celina)
Aug 12-18
Miami County (Troy)
Aug 12-18
Muskingum County
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Huron County
(Norwalk) Aug 15-20
Meigs County
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Jefferson County
(Smithfield) Aug 16-21
Lake County
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Allen County (Lima)
Aug 19-27
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Defiance County
(Hicksville) Aug 20-27
Monroe County
(Woodsfield) Aug 22-27
Lorain County
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Portage County
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Sandusky County
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Noble County (Caldwell)
Aug 31-Sept 3
Morrow County (Mt
Gilead) Aug 29—Sept 57
Stark County (Canton)
Aug30- Sept 5
Hancock County
(Findlay) Aug 31-Sept 5
Mahoning County
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Montgomery County
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Richwood Independent
(Union County) Aug
31-Sept 5
Van Wert County (Van
Wert) Aug-31-Sept 5
Geauga County
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(Wauseon) Sept 2-8
Washington County
(Marietta) Sept 3-6
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(Hillsboro) Sept 3-10
Morgan County
(McConnelsville) Sept
6-10
Belmont County (St.
Clairsville) Sept 6-11
Hardin County (Kenton)
Sept 6-11
Albany Independent
(Athens County) Sept
7-11
Hocking County (Logan)
Sept 12-18
Wayne County
(Wooster) Sept 10-15
Williams County
(Montpelier) Sept 10-17
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Washington) Sept 12-17
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Sandusky) Sept 13-18
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(Richland County) Sept
14-17
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(Ashland) Sept 18-24
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(Dover) Sept 19-25
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Brown County
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Coshocton County
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Festivals and Events
Wild Turkey Festival May 5-8, 2016
McArthur, Ohio
Feast of the Flowering
Moon - May 26-29, 2016
Yoctangee Park,
Chillicothe, Ohio
Main Street Port Clinton
Walleye Festival - May
26-30, 2016
Port Clinton, Ohio
Moonshine Festival May 26-30, 2016
Straitsville, Ohio
Oak Hill Festival of Flags
- May 27-30, 2016
Oak Hill, Ohio
Utica Sertoma Ice
Cream Festival - May
28-30, 2016
Utica, Ohio
Commercial Point
Homecoming - June 1-4,
2016
Commercial Point, Ohio
The Goldwings and Ribs
Fest - June 3-4, 2016
Pomeroy, Ohio
Newark Strawberry
Festival - June 3-5, 2016
Newark, Ohio
Dennison Railroad
Festival - June 8-11,
2016
Dennison, Ohio
Coshocton Hot Air
Balloon Festival - June
9-11, 2016
Coshocton, Ohio
Banana Split Festival June 10-11, 2016
Wilmington, Ohio
Washboard Music
Festival - June 16-18,
2016
Logan, Ohio
Avon Heritage Duct
Tape Festival - June 1719, 2016
Avon, Ohio
Festival of the Fish June 17-19, 2016
Vermilion, Ohio
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2016 List of Ohio Fair & festivals Dates
Clyde Fair - September 1618, 2016
Clyde, Ohio
Lakeshore Park Rib Burn
Off - September 16-18,
2016
Ashtabula, Ohio
Tiffin-Seneca Heritage
Festival - September 16-18,
2016
Tiffin, Ohio
Arts in the Alley September 17-18, 2016
Grove City, Ohio
Johnny Appleseed Festival
- September 17-18, 2016
Lisbon, Ohio
Jackson Apple Festival September 20-24, 2016
Jackson, Ohio
Barnesville Pumpkin
Festival - September 22-25,
2016
Barnesville, Ohio
Route 40 Festival September 23-24, 2016
Hebron, Ohio
Columbus Oktoberfest September 23-25, 2016
Ohio Expo Center,
Columbus, Ohio
Covered Bridge Bluegrass
Festival - September 2325, 2016
Pottersburg, Ohio
Geneva Area Grape
Jamboree - September 2425, 2016
Geneva, Ohio
Galion Octoberfest –
September 29-31, 2016
Galion, Ohio
Ohio Swiss Festival September 30 - October 1,
2016
Sugar Creek, Ohio
Beaver Oktoberfest October 6-9, 2016
Beaver, Ohio
Ohio Gourd Show - October
7-9, 2016
Delaware County
Fairgrounds, Delaware,
Ohio
Wheat Ridge Olde Tyme
Herb Fair and Harvest
Celebration - October 7-9,
2016
West Union, Ohio
Ashtabula County Covered
Bridge Festival - October
8-9, 2016
Jefferson, Ohio
Holmes County Antique
Festival - October 8-9, 2016
Millersburg, Ohio
Oak Harbor Apple Festival October 8-9, 2016
Oak Harbor, Ohio
Ohio Sauerkraut Festival October 8-9, 2016
Waynesville, Ohio
Fall Festival of Leaves October 14-16, 2016
Bainbridge, Ohio
Circleville Pumpkin Show October 19-22, 2016
Circleville, Ohio
Franklin’s Fallfest - October
21-22, 2016
Franklin, Ohio
Jingle Bell Luminary
Parade Weekend November 18-20, 2016
Waverly, Ohio
Dalton Holiday Festival December 3-4, 2016
Dalton, Ohio
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