Portage County & Ohio                                                                      Events and Activities by Category / Type          FESTIVALS - CONCERTS -SALES - EXPOS -         THINGS TO DO IN RAVENNA, KENT, PORTAGE COUNTY & OHIO             For Balloon Festivals see  ~HotAirBAlloon~  page http://ohiotidbits.com/6.html          Also see  Attractions - Info links - Restaurants - Shops                          FLEA MARKETS ON ATTRACTIONS PAGE                                    For SUNBEAU VALLEY FARM events click  http://sites.google.com/site/sunbeauvalley                                                                                                                                                               Last Modified                          EVENTS  -  The year immediately follows the name.                        If a previous year is listed,  most events are every year around the same date,           SITES  BY CATEGORY What should be listed?    Most of these sites I have visited and would like to share with others. Others have been recommended by friends or from other sources. Time and  space  prohibits this   from being  a complete listing even for the immediate Northeast Ohio area.  And why should I duplicate other printed and internet sources?  I hope you will find these as interesting as I have.                                   Portage County events are listed first with no county designation.  Cities outside of  Portage County  have the county listed.  Other pages, this site, for the event, organization  or city is indicated by :  (org pg). SOME OF THE EVENT DATES ARE FROM SECONDARY SOURCES - ACCURACY IS STRIVED FOR BUT NOT GUARANTEED.  When traveling to an event, please verify the information. A few years ago in Southwest Ohio we saw a poster in October about the lighted parade in December-the time was 7 pm.  When I called for more information in December, I found out the time of the parade was changed to 5 pm.      PORTAGE COUNTY NON-PROFITS may get a free event (of any size) listing at www.portagecountyevents.com              (This site is not affiliated with Ohiotidbits)   SUNBEAU VALLEY FARM  Ravenna - See Horse shows below _________________________________________________________ BICENTENNIAL  EVENTS         WINDHAM    2011 - July 28-31                      follow  Windham Historical Society  on Facebook       COSHOCTON COUNTY: 2011              www.coshoctonbicentennial.com  BOOK SALES:            Usually fund raising activity by the Libray support organization, or local social organizations.  Also        includes the Ohio Buckeye Book Fair in Wooster, and a collectors show in Akron, OH by rare book       dealers from Ohio & Pennsylvania.        LIBRARY BOOK SALES            AURORA LIBRARY: 2008  On going sale during library hours.            BRIMFIELD   2008  On going sale during library hours.            RANDOLPH  2008  On going sale during library hours.              RAVENNA- Friends of Reed Memorial Library-                   2010    Fri,Sat, Sun  Mar 19,20,21                               2010 Thur Mar 18  Patron nite 4pm-7:30pm -                              Fri Mar 19 10am-7:30pm / Sat  10 am-4pm/ Sun 1-4pm                           60,000 books & items  - One of the largest library book sales.                       Also has  sales room Mon 4-7:30 pm; Tue 11-3;  Wed  4-7:30;                                                      Thur -11-3;        Fri 11-3;    Sat 10 -2                                                   The library is now open Sundays durings most of the year.  1-5pm                          After Labor Day to Memorial Day - except Easter.                                  www.reedlibrary.org        Friends page: Friends of Reed                                          HIRAM COLLEGE, Friends of Library--2006, Mon Mar 20- Fri Mar 24                            8am - 5pm each day, Weds 8-9pm.                                                   KENT Free Library - at Roosevelt High School  April & October            GARRETTSVILLE -                       2008  On going sale during library hours.            RANDOLPH -   2008  On going sale during library hours.              STREETSBORO -                      Friends of Pierce-Streetsboro - 2008 6 Fri Mar 14 noon - 5pm                           Sat  Mar 15, 10-5pm  ~Member night Thurs 6-8pm                           2008  On going sale during library hours.            WINDHAM -                   Friends of Windham Library- 2008  On going sale during library hours.    SUMMIT CO           CUYAHOGA FALLS  Usually 1st full weekend of May & Nov                  2006 - Fri May 5, 10-6pm(lib closes @5) Sat May 6, 10-4pm           ELLET - 2006  Sat May 20 10-3pm  2470 E. Market Street, Akron, 44312 - 330-784-2019           HUDSON  (2006) The Friends of the Library hold a book sale on the first Saturday AND                               THE 3RD Thurs of every month except June- Book Sale Hours 9 to 4:30                  MOGADORE 2007 Aug 9 Friends Preview 6-8 pm - Aug 10  1-5pm - Aug 11 10-1pm                             144 S. Cleveland Ave., Mogadore, 44260 - 330.628.9228                                Website:  Mogadore Branch                  STOW -MUNROE FALLS -  2007   Thur Apr 26,–10- 8 pm,= Fri Apr 27-10-5pm, =Sat pr 28-10-2pm                                               TALLMADGE Branch Library - 2007 - Sat May 5 9 am-3 pm/ Sat Nov 3 9-3pm.                            90 Community Rd., Tallmadge, 44278 - 330.633.4345    STARK CO             ALLIANCE  Rodman Public Library - 2006  330.821.2665                        Mon Aug 14 - Wed AUG 16 - On Main St www.rodmanlibrary.com  OTHER BOOK SALES        SUMMIT  CO:               Akron Antiquarian Book Fair -2008 - Fri Mar 21  - 3-8:30pm/Sat Mar 22  10-4pm                  Commercial sellers.  Contact the Northern Ohio Bibliographic Society, Inc.                          John S Knight Cntr,Akron  www.nobsweb.org              WAYNE CO:               WOOSTER:                      BUCKEYE BOOK FAIR - 2007 Sat Nov 3 9:30am-4-pm                              About 100 authors -etc- with their books for sale.                              www.buckeyebookfair.com COMMUNITY  EXPOS: BUSINESS EXPOS: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE     Usually sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce with free admission.- A good place to see      what area businesses have, prize drawings, and advertising items -pens, openers, candy, etc                      AURORA - 2010 Sat Mar 13  Aurora High School 10am-2pm           GARRETTSVILLE AREA CHANBER -  Bi-Annual - 2009 - Thur Oct 22                   5pm - 8pm  James A Garfield High School                   www.garrettsvillearea.com/showcase.htm             KENT - 2010  Sat Apr 17  10 -2pm Kent Rooselvelt High School                   Kent Area Chamber of Commerce 330.673.9855 Facebook link           ROOTSTOWN - 2007  Sat Nov 10  10am-2pm High School --  www.rootstownchamber.org            STREETSBORO -   2009 - Sat Oct 3  10am-2pm Streetsboro Middle School                                          www.streetsborochamber.org                             SUMMIT CO            CUYAHOGA FALLS-                 2010 Sat March 27,  9 am - 3 pm,                             Natatorium  www.cuyahogafallschamberofcommerce.com          STOW-MUNROE FALLS   Every 2 years.                                          2010 Sat Apr 10, 10-5pm; Sun Apr 11, 11am-4pm                                    Stow Munroe Falls High School  www.smfcc.com        TALLMADGE -  2009  -  Apr 4 910am-4pm/)  (Rec Center East Ave & N Munroe?)                        This has been a biennual event.  http://www.tallmadge-chamber.com                                          HUDSON  -  2009  Mar 14 East Wood School 120 N Hayden Pkwy 330-650-0621  bi-ennual?    STARK CO:           HARTVILLE- LAKE AREA   -  Oct  2005                       WWW.lakechamber.com  CONCERTS          A listing of vocal and instrumental concerts, most by community choral groups or instrumental banks with free performances       or a low admission price.              RAVENNA :                     Ravenna Community Choir         (Organizations page)                            Concerts --Spring-April   ----  July  ------Dec                                www.ravennachoir.org                          SPRING CONCERT - 2010   SUN  APR 11 - 3pm                       - Free admission - true freewill donation accepted.                       First Congregational Church  S Chestnut St                       SUMMER CONCERT   2011 There is no summer concert this year.                                    The choir will be performing at some local senior and retirement                                     centers the end of June.                       WINTER CHRISTMAS CONCERT -  2011 - Sun Dec  to be annouced                                FREE - a true free will donation, donate what                               you want or not.                     HOME SAVINGS CONCERT - 2007  Court House Lawn  THR  7-9 pm,                             2007  THR MAY 17    Ravenna Hi  Steel Blue                             2007       JUL  19    Work In Progress                 GOSPEL FEST -  2010  skipping this year -- Aug                           Singing - Entertainment - Food Free- Bring your own chairs.                                   info - Ravenna Chamber.                                                                     KENT :                             KENT STAGE :  Downtown Kent-  Old Theater presents concerts                                  jazz-bluescountry-by National known stars.   www.kentstage.org/                      HOME SAVINGS PLAZA CONCERTS - - Main & Water Sts. 7-9 pm Thurs.                                2007 Thr - May 24 Roosevelt orchestra & Jazz Emsemble                                              - Jun   7 Bob Hoefler's Big Band           BRIMFIELD :                          HOME SAVINGS CONCERT - 2006 -   Thur  Jul 6  7 -pm -            DEERFIELD ;                           DEERFIELD COMMUNITY CHORUS - 2007 Sun July 8   SUMMIT CO :          HUDSON   - 2010                           Music Nights at First & Main 2010 Every Fri in July                                               CONCERTS ON THE GREEN -SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL                             2010 Free concerts Sunday evening on the Green Memorial Day-Labor Day                                        http://www.explorehudson.com/PDF/DH-Summer_Events_Guide_FINAL.pdf                              schedule: under events :  www.destinationhudson.com FAIRFIELD CO :          LANCASTER                   LANCASTER FESTIVAL  2010 - Thur July 22- Sat July 31 - Muscians and artists                      from around the world-classical, contemporary,Jazz, dance music                      and art exhibits.-Many events free- Paid admission varies.  75 events.                      www.lanfest.org                                                                                                      FESTIVALS & SUCH--OPEN HOUSES        Also see   ~ HotAirBalloon~  page                            AURORA :                    AMERICAN INDIAN POW WOW & FAMILY FESTIVAL - 2007 8th  Sat Sun Sep 8  11-6pm; Sept 9 11-5pm                       High School  -- Admission: $5.00 - 65 + $1.00  - 6 -12 years $2.00                                    Corn Husk Dolls - Weaving - Flintknapper- Auction-Food -Vendors.                           Dances -- Programs by Kulture Kids   Info: aurorapowwow@yahoo.com              BRADY LAKE :                         CAPTAIN BRADY DAY - 2007  -  Cancelled this year                    BRIMFIELD :                  BRIMFEST -  2009  -Thur -Sun  Sept 17, 18,19,20  Town Square                                     www.brimfieldchamber.com            DEERFIELD -                     APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL- 2010  - Sat Oct 9 - American Legion grounds                          Breakfast 7-11am - Beef stew & bean soup 11am-5pm--Apple fritters, sausage                          sandwiches - homemade pies & cakes - Apple butter -Crafts - Entertainment           GARRETTSVILLE :                       SUMMERFEST - 2010   -Fri Sat Sun June25 -27-28  -Many activities-contests-bands-Fireworks.                                        www.garrettsvillesummerfest.com                 HIRAM :                            OPEN HOUSE - OHIO PRAIRIE NURSERY - 2010 - Sat July 17 - 10-4                               http://ohioprairienursery.com            MANTUA                      PORTAGE COUNTY SOAP BOX DERBY.  2009 Jun 13  High St - starts 9am                    ART ON THE HILL  downtown area. 2010 July 10  17am-5pm                            Artists, food, demonstrations, entertainment, childrens activities.                                  Sponsored by Downtown Mantua Revitalization Corp.                                        Now accepting applications from arts, crafts and food vendors. 330.414.6486                    ST JOSEPH'S OX ROAST FAIR - 2010, Fri, Sat, Sun,  July 16-17-18.                    3rd full weekend of July -  47h annual.                           ~2006 info~~44rd   ANNUAL-  Rides, Booths, Ox Roast                           Dinners,Food Booths, Tractor Pulls, Casino Games and alot more.                                     One of the biggest attractions county wide for many years.                           Admission FREE - $3.00 Parking                             www.stjosephmantua.com/stjosephox.html        MANTUA POTATO FESTIVAL - 2010 Fri Sept 10 -Sun Sep 12                          The 34rd has many food items made from potatoes: candy, doughnuts, piroghies,                          pancakes, bread, cookies and more. There is something for everyone: kid's                          games, rides, entertainment,crafts, antique tractors, 15k Potato Stomp, potato                          bake-off,  queens, and Sunday parade.  Full Schdule  www.ofea.org/view.php?fest_id=40                     RIVERVIEW FARMS :   Corn Mazes 2007 -Every weekend October                    Fri 4-7pm, Sat 11-7, Sun 11-4- Adults $6.00 5-10 $4.00                                                             St Rt 82 and Sheldon Rd.?  330.274.9008        MOGADORE  (Summit & Portage Co.)                                                                                   MOGADORE SUMMER FESTIVAL-2009 -Weekend of Jul 17 ? Lions Park.                            2006 info: Fireworks- Fri /  Parade Sat / Car Show Sun // Fri 6pm- MdNt  / Sat 11- MdNt /                            Sun 10-8pm   330-628-9035               KENT-                HERITAGE FESTIVAL - Sat  closest to July 4th.                              2009 - Sat  July 4      Kent Heritage Festival                        ART IN THE PARK - 2009 - SEPT Sat 12th  10am-6pm,   Sun Sept 13  11am- 5pm                             Professional Artists, juried show  - Music - Children's Activites - Food - FREE Admission                                     2009 - Artists application deadline July 13,  - form on website                                     www.kentparksandrec.com        festival link: Kent Art in the Park                                                                        RAVENNA                       RAVENNA SUMMERFEST -2011 Sat June 18  Downtown -                         Band, car show, karaoke, face painting, petting zoo, small inflatables, organization booths, food.                        Sidewalk sale - crafts &or yard sale booths- to rserve space  Becky Frawlley 330.298.1233                        Sponsored by Ravenna Downtown Merchants Assoc.   CAR SHOW Registration 330.2962052                                                                                                RAVENNA  BALLOON A-FAIR   See HotAirBalloon page                                3rd weekend in Sept-weekend of 3rd Saturday   2011 Sept 1 - 198                               http://ohiotidbits.com/15.html     www.ravennaballoonafair.com                HALLOWEEN WALK  - sponsored by Downtown Merchants Association.                        2010 Sat Oct 30 - 1-3PM    Children can dress in costume and get treats from the local                      merchants that have Orange & Black balloons displayed.                                     Movie on Courthouse lawn at night- sponsored by Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce.                SUNBEAU VALLEY FARM  - 3229 St Rt 59 -Main entrance Brady Lake Road                  Many family events Summer season.  Dog Shows, Several Horse Shows,                     the big PORTAGE COUNTY CHARITY HORSE SHOW,2010  Fri Sun July 16,17,18                           Balloon A-Fair, Circuses,  http://sites.google.com/site/sunbeauvalley                     Black Horse Civil War Reenactment 2010 Sat,Sun Aug 21,22  http://www.blackhorsecivilwar.com                     2010 July 4th Festivities-Sunbeau Valley Summerfest- July 2&3 with fireworks on7-03                             tethered hot air balloon rides -weather permitting     - sunbeauvalley@aol.com                                   ROOTSTOWN                   HERITAGE DAYS :  2006 Returns after 1 year off.  Rootstown Historical society       .                   2006 - Sun Sep 10 -Town Hall Lawn  - Sponsored by Rootstown Historical Society                   FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION - ST PETER'S OF THE FIELDS CHURCH                          2010 Sat Aug 14 - noon to 8pm                          Looking for vendors  330.673.7760          RANDOLPH :                     RANDOLPH FESTIVAL -Is cancelled-the committee has been dispanded-remaining                             funds have been given to commmunity organizations.                     THERE WILL BE A NEW FESTIVAL TO REPALCE THE OLD ONE                    JOHNNY CAKE HOLLOW HERITAGE & CRAFT FESTIVAL - 2008                           2008 - Sep 27 - 28  Randolph Fair Grounds --Replaces the old festival.                                             PORTAGE COUNTY RANDOLPH FAIR - 2010  Aug - Tue 24 - Sun 29                       www.randolphfair.com                   MAY'S  FARM - Alexander Rd- S of Rt 224 - East of RT 44 - open Sept 22 daily thru Holloween. 10am-10pm                           Sat - Sun nights - Hayrides & Corn Mazes by flashlight.                           Sat - Sun all day -Corn Maize - Hay rides - Farm animals - Kids play area - Farm Products for Sale.                                 Addmission charge for activities.  www.maysfarmfestival.com   www.maysfarm.com                  STREETSBORO :              DAY BREAK LAVENDER FARM                        OHIO LAVENDER FESTIVAL - 2009 -                                       DayBreak Lavender Farm, 2129 Frost Rd, Streetsboro, OH 44241                                      The field will be open to the public on these dates:                             • From June 24 - June 30.     From July 8 - August 8. •                                         www.ohiolavenderfestival.com                                      Products for sale: 9292 Market Square Dreive, Streetsboro Oh 44241                                         Weds - Sat - Noon to 4pm   330.212.3135                                      No sales at farm except during open houses or festival                     STREETSBORO FAMILY DAYS - 2010 Thur -Sun July 29-Aug 2                          Streetsboro City Park-Free-Parking $2.00                               http://www.streetsborochamber.org/familydays.htm                                www.streetsborofamilydays.org                  STREETSBORO NATIONAL RIB FESTIVAL -  2010 Thur -Sun May 20-23 Market Square Plaza                          Sponsored by Family Days Festival  -- www.streetsborofamilydays.org    HORSE SHOWS        The Big Charity event - the Portage County Charity Horse Show, Horse shows by 4-H and other non-profit groups.         RAVENNA :                SUNBEAU VALLEY FARM, St Rt 59 near Brady Lake Rd.                      Several Horse shows, Dog Shows, July Independence Festival including fireworks,                      Ravenna Balloon A-Fair, also horse boarding.                             http://sites.google.com/site/sunbeauvallley             PORTAGE COUNTY CHARITY HORSE SHOW - Sunbeau Valley Farm- Brady Lake Rd West of Rt 59.                 Large- well worth seeing- attracts horses from all over.                 Port Co Sheriffs Assoc -Benefits Hartti Larlham Center & other area charities.                  2010 - Fri Sat Sun July 16, 17,18   -  In 2007 $5.00 admissio - under 12 free.                      contact  Eileen Wilson  330.296.4774              FOXY TROTTERS OPEN HORSE SHOW - 2010 Sun Aug 8 10 am  INFO- 330.297.6301                 SUNBEAU VALLEY Open Horse Show    2010 Sunday August 15 at 10 AM                             Info: Kay 330.296.2222    sunbeauvalley@aol.com       MISCELLANEOUS           Inclues CHRISTMAS WALKS, DANCES  by local non-profit groups, CRAFT SHOWS, CIRCUS FIREWORKS :          SUNBEAU VALLEY FARM  3229 St Rt 59( Main Street in Ravenna)               2010 Fri Sat July 2-3  Independence Day July 4 Festival- Fireworks Sat July 3               http://sites.google.com/site/sunbeauvalley WATER SKI SHOWS :        MEDINA CO :               CHIPPEWA LAKE WATER SKI SHOW TEAM -  FREE show on Weds - Jun Jul Aug                       National Champion team  member of the group.                       http://www.chippewaskiteam.com/       GARRETTSVILLE              CHRISTMAS WALK - Annual Homes Tour.  by James A Garfield Historical Society                           2006 -Nov 3,4,5  10,11,12                           4 area homes decorated for Christmas- other activities -$10.00 Donation -                           Reservations needed 330.527.2910  Be prepared to remove your shoes at homes.                           http://www.weeklyvillager.com/Garrettsville.htm  Oct 20 edition, 6th articale down.         RAVENNA OH                                         DANCE  - Balloon A-Fair Kick off Dance 50'S - 60'S Theme dance                         -2010  Sat Feb 27  7-11pm  -  $8.00 per person.                          Admission (serious snacks included) Door prizes, raffels, contests. 21 and Over Please.                                       VFW Hall.  330.296.Fair                  DANCE  - Balloon A-Fair Sponsored   HALLOWEEN HARVEST DANCE  2010 Sat Oct 23                                               7pm VFW Hall  $7.00?. per person includes snacks- 21 and Over Please                                                www.ravennaballoonafair.com      330.297.FAIR                MIDNIGHT MADNESS - Downtown.  2010  Fri Nov 26-(day after Thanksgiving)                      Stores open till midnight, Annual Balloon A-Fair Lighted Christmas Parade,                      Carrage Rides?.  train rides?  more         CRAFT SHOWS                 RAVENNA                        MAPLEWOOD CHRISTMAS IN THE WOODS 2006 - Fri - Sat Nov 17-18                                         7075 St Rt 88 - Fri 5 - 9:30pm,  Sat 10 - 4p CRAFT SHOW PEOPLE:    See Balloon A-Fair page    Booth space for crafters is available at a very reasonable price.       Time periods: Saturday- downtown all day OR Sunbeau late afternoon to night.                              Because of time overlaps you could not move to Sunbeau Sat- you would need a                                separate set up there to do both on Saturday.                                      Sunday  - all day at Sunbeau  (moring to 7pm). NON-PROFIT FUND RASING      ORGANIZATION PROGRAMS (Open to Public)       Public talks, lectures, historical, travel programs by local historical societies, libraries, and other public groups|     and governmental parties as  department of parks or recreation.            Brimfield Kelso Memorial House  4185 sT Rt 43  330..673.1058                      Brimfield Historical Society          see Attractions Page                      Jan Feb Mar Apr   1st Friday                                               RAVENNA                FRIENDS OF REED MEMORIAL LIBRARY                  2008 - Annual Meeting Sat Apr 12 at Library ---business meeting 6:00pm                  Program - 6:30 Open to Public - Cleveland TV's Neil Zurcher -- One Tank Trips                  Refreshments  - Free                      Portage County Historical sociey       -      See Attractions PG                       2006 - Sun Dec 10--Christmas Open House 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. All buildings                                    will be open for tours-weather permitting. Refreshments available.            Ravenna Community Choir  -  Concerts Apr, July, Dec.                      See CONCERTS above for specific info                         Spring -        Usually Religious, Gospel                         Summer -     Usually Popular, Show Tunes, Fun Music                         Christmas -    Christmas, Winter songs SUMMIT CO :             Cuyahoga Falls Historical Society                   Normally the 2nd Wednesday of Month at Taylor Libaray                       (except July, Aug,  (Sept normally a picnic elsewere)          PARADES           Parades -most of them -not part of festivals or Holdiday events.              RAVENNA                  PORTAGE  COUNTY BICENNTENNIAL PARADE                          2008 Monday Jun 9 evening                  Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Grand Parade - Sept 3rd weekend                                    see HOTAIRBALLOON Page  &  BALLOON A-FAIR  page                  Ravenna Balloon A-Fair - Lighted Christmas Parade                                           2007  Sat Dec 1     --7 pm - High School to Meridian.                                                       KENT :                                SUMMIT CO,        MOGADORE FESTIVAL -  Aug ?            STOW -  4TH OF July Parade.      STARK CO              ALLIANCE                       CARNATION FESTIVAL PARADE - 2 Parades.  Aug                                 See OTHER FESTIVALS above                                                                                                        Modified:  2006:6-09,610,6-12,6-13,6-20,6-22,6-27,7-05,7-09,7-11,7-24,8-10,8-11,8-17,9-23,10-17,10-27,11-02,11-16,11-24,                                                                       2007  1-03,1-07,1-16,2-03,2-09,3-15,4-03,4-06,4-09,4-23,4-26,4-27,5-10,5-14,6-13,7-10,8-06,9-04,9-18,9-19,9-21,9-22,10-14,11-28,                            2008  1-27,2. 01,2-17,2-25,3-15,3-21,4-27,6-04,6-17,6-26,7-02,8-07, 1-03,1-20,2-14,3-06,3-09,3-10,3-20,3-29,4-17,4-28,5-02,5-03,5-08,5-10,5-11,5-13,5-15,519,5-20,5-27,5-29,6-07, 6-08,                            2009   2009: 21-09,2-16,3-20,6-04,6-05,6-09,7-07,7-11,12-05,              2010 1-03,2-20,3-31,4-23,4-28,5-2,5-10,5-17,5-21,6-18,6-26, ,    *copyright 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 - All rights reserved.