Join the River and Team Godspeed at Dillon Family Festival Y City Mile Saturday August 30th at Dillon State Park. The Race is at 5pm proceeds benefit the High School and Jr. High school Challenge. Go to teamgodspeed.org or call 740-704-5305 for details.
Annual Dillon Family Festival
Everyone is invited to the Annual Dillon Family Festival, Explore The Outdoors on August 30 & 31 at Dillon State Park. Enjoy the day by exploring the outdoors and ending with Fireworks on Saturday night. Bring you family and friends for a weekend full of family fun! For more information call 740-453-4377.
156th Morgan County Fair
Bring your family to the 156th Morgan County Fair in McConnelsville September 2nd through September 6th. There will be a Tractor Pull on Wednesday, Monument Quartet on Thursday, Demolition Derby on Saturday, Harness Racing and more! For a more information visit www.morgancofair.org.
Community Kids Carnival
Maybe you'd like to bring the family to Our Saviro Lutheran Church free Community Kids Carnival on Saturday, September 6th from Noon to 2pm. They'll have carnival games, relay races, food, inflatable castle and prizes. Rain date is September 13th. For more information call 740-366-6459.
23rd Annual Lite the Night Car Show
Everyone is invited to the 23rd Annual Lite the Nite Car Show at Licking County Courthouse Square Gazebo on Saturday, September 6th from 9am to 4pm. This event is free to spectators and a $10 entry fee. Awards will be given at 8pm.
Farm City Day
Farm City Day at Muskingum County Fairgrounds will be Saturday, September 6th from 9am to 1pm. Showcasing forestry and wood products, events for children, tour of local tree farm, vendors, free soup beans and cornbread, quilt display and baking contest, Food Network's Chef Pierre will cook, live music, horse drawn wagon rides, make a buckeye necklace, decorate a tree cookie, a scavenger hunt and more! Also, make sure you say Hi to Smokey the Bear. This event is free..
The Music Builds Tour
Here’s your chance to see three River bands and support a great cause with The Music Builds Tour. Third Day, Switchfoot, and Jars of Clay are live in concert Thursday,
September 11th at Blossom Music Center.
Wednesdays at the Welcome Center
Artisans and crafters are wanted for the new Arts in Action Expo to be held every Wednesday, June 11th - October 8th in conjunction with the Downtown Farmers Market at the Muskingum County Conference and Welcome Center. Everyone is invited to shop and browse as the local artisans and crafters showcase their products. For more information call 740-452-2376 or visit www.mccfa.com
The United Tour featuring Steven Curtis Chapman and Michael W. Smith will be coming to the Palace Theater on October 9 for one night only, performing on-stage together for the first time! This is your only local chance to see these two incredible musicians together, and the River has early access to the best seats in the house. On Thursday, August 21 up until midnight, you use the special code RIVER to buy tickets on-line a day before the general public can!
Ohio Express Girls Basketball Club Free Clinic
Ohio Express Girls Basketball Club Free Clinic will be held at Maysville Administration Building. Girls grades 3-6 at 5pm; Grades 7-9 at 6:30pm. Instruction in ball handling, shooting, footwork and more. Click Here for more information.
Canoe Creation
You can take a canoe trip anywhere in Southeast Ohio with Canoe Creation. It’s a ministry that focuses on
creation and offers River School, Retreats, Day Floats, Overnight Floats, Day Wades and Homeschool.
Visit www.canoecreation.org for more information.
The Greatest Story Ever Told
Don't miss the "Greatest Story Ever Told" Living Word Outdoor Drama Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer at 6010 College Hill Road, Cambridge. The outdoor drama features the Biblical accounts of The Sermon on the Mount, Palm Sunday Entrance, The Last Supper, The Crucifixion, The Resurrection and The Ascension. Call 740-439-2761 or visit www.livingworddrama.org for more information.
Loreena Sternwheeler Muskingum River Rides
See Zanesville from the river! Loreena Sternwheeler Public Rides on the Muskingum River last about an hour. Rides are offered at 2 and 3:30pm at Zanes Landing Park.
Mysterious Muskingum
Mysterious Muskingum takes place the first Friday of each month now through September. Join the naturalist on unique tours along the Muskingum River offering unique perspectives into the history and folk-lore of the region. Hours are 9:30pm to Midnight. Call 740-452-0040 for information and locations.
YMCA Summer Youth Activities
The YMCA has plenty of Activities for youth this summer like; volleyball camp, basketball camp, gymnastics, martial arts, and much more. Contact The Muskingum Family Y for information on how to get involved in these camps at 453-9622
Zanesville Art Exhibits
Join members of the Zanesville artist colony in downtown Zanesville the first Friday each month from 6 to 9PM! Studios and galleries will be open to the public and you can get a map at the Alan Cottrill Studio at 110 South 6th Street!
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