Calendar of Events Fairfield County, Ohio
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July
July 1 - August 31, 2008
Museum Event
The Artists's Hand - Dard Hunter and the American Arts & Crafts Movement
Location: Decorative Arts Center, 145 E Main St, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Time: Tues-Fri 1-4 PM, Sat 10 AM-4 PM, Sun 1-4 PM
Website: http://www.decartsohio.org/
Organization: Decorative Arts Center of Ohio
Contact: Mandi Custer
Phone: (740) 681-1423
Details: Explore the American Arts & Crafts Movement and Ohio native Dard Hunter. See examples of furniture, stained glass, pottery, jewelry and paper making.
July 1 - August 31, 2008
Museum Event
Erickson Glass Exhibit
Location: Ohio Glass Museum, 126 W Main St, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Time: 1 - 4 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday
Website: http://www.ohioglassmuseum.org/
Organization: Ohio Glass Museum
Contact: Ohio Glass Museum
Phone: (740) 687-0101
Admission: Admission fee
July 3, 2008
Other Events
Buckeye Lake Area Civic Association BLASST Fireworks
Location: Buckeye Lake, Millersport, Ohio 43046
Time: Fireworks begin at dark
Contact: Buckeye Lake Area Civic Association Phone: (740) 928-6874
July 4, 2008
Other Events
Lancaster July 4th Events
Location: Fairfield County Fairgrounds, N Columbus & Fair Ave., Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Time: 10:00 a.m. Parade, 10:00 p.m. Fireworks
Contact: David Smith
Phone: (740) 687-4747
Details: Rain date July 5th
July 4, 2008
Free Entertainment
Pickerington July 4th Events
Location: Victory Park, Lockville Rd, Pickerington, Ohio 43147
Time: Parade - 6:00 PM, Fireworks - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.pickerington.net
Organization: Pickerington Parks and Recreation
Contact:
Phone: (614) 833-2211
Details: Park Opens 4 PM - rides, concessions, free music. Free entertainment "Larry Lee & Back In The Day" on Main Stage at 8 PM.
July 4 - 25, 2008
Free Entertainment
Friday Night Bandstand
Location: Zane Square Bandstand, Main & Broad St, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Website: http://www.lancasterparks.com/
Organization: Lancaster City Parks and Recreation
Contact: Lancaster Parks Office
Phone: (740) 687-6651
Details: Free concert every Friday night. 7/4: Patriotic summer concert, 7/11: Salsa, 7/18: Blues, Classic Rock, 7/25: Folk rock, Zydeco
July 5 - 6, 2008
Historical Event
Violet Township Bicentennial Heritage Days
Location: Victory Park, Lockville Rd, Pickerington, Ohio 43147
Time: Sat. Noon - 9 PM, Sun. Noon - 8:30 PM
Website: http://www.violetbicentennial.com
Organization: Violet Township Bicentennial Celebration Commission
Contact: Peggy Portier
Phone: (614) 382-5989
Details: Covered Bridge exhibit, Frontier actors, blacksmith, threshing, old fashioned games, cornhole tournament, food, entertainment and more. Free admission
July 6, 2008
Other Events
Toys To Share - Reality Dreams Open Horse Show
Location: Fairfield County Fairgrounds, N Columbus & Fair Ave., Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Time: 9:00 AM
Contact: Karen Sarver Phone: (740) 385-3431
July 6 - 27, 2008
Free Entertainment
Pickerington Summer Concert Series
Location: Sycamore Park Amphitheater, 500 Hereford Drive, Pickerington, Ohio 43147
Time: 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.pickerington.net
Organization: Pickerington Parks and Recreation
Contact:
Phone: (614) 833-2211
Details: Free concert every Sunday night. 7/6: Rock and soul, 7/13: Disco, motown, classic rock, 7/20: Rock, R&B, 7/27: Chris Logsdon.
July 11 - 12, 2008
Other Events
15th Annual Rushville Lions Club Pro-Championship Rodeo
Location: Fairfield County Fairgrounds, N Columbus & Fair Ave., Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Time: Gates open 5 PM, Performance starts at 7:30
Contact: Rushville Lions Club - Ticket Information: Phone: (740) 653-8611
Admission: Admission fee
Details: Musical entertainment at 6 PM. Bronc and bull riding, calf roping, steer wrestling and more. Food vendors. Admission $10 adults, $7children under 13
July 11 - 18, 2008
Free Entertainment
Friday Flicks
Location: Sycamore Park Amphitheater, 500 Hereford Drive, Pickerington, Ohio 43147
Time: Movies begin at dark
Website: http://www.pickerington.net
Organization: Pickerington Parks and Recreation
Contact:
Phone: (614) 833-2211
Details: Feee movies every Friday night. 7/11: Bee Movie, 7/18: Spiderwick Chronicles. All movies rated 'PG'. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
July 16, 2008
Free Entertainment
Sycamore Park Summer Theater - "Sweeney Todd"
Location: Sycamore Park Amphitheater, 500 Hereford Drive, Pickerington, Ohio 43147
Time: 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.pickerington.net
Organization: Pickerington Parks and Recreation
Contact:
Phone: (614) 833-2211
Details: Presented by Columbus Children's Theatre. Free admission. Dark content, parental discretion advised for children under 10.
July 17 - 26, 2008
Entertainment
Festivals
Lancaster Festival
Location: Ohio University-Lancaster Campus, Outdoors, 1570 Granville Pike, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Time: Various times and locations
Website: http://www.lanfest.org
Organization: Lancaster Festival
Phone: (740) 687-4808
Admission: Admission charged at some venues, others free
Details: Events for all ages and musical interests. Free lunch time musical performances.
July 18, 2008
Arts Event
Lancaster Festival ArtWalk
Location: Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Time: 6 PM - 10 PM
Website: http://www.lanfest.org
Organization: Lancaster Festival
Phone: (740) 687-4808
Details: Various locations around downtown Lancaster.
July 20, 2008
Other Events
Toys To Share - Reality Dreams Open Horse Show
Location: Fairfield County Fairgrounds, N Columbus & Fair Ave., Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Time: 9:00 AM
Contact: Karen Sarver Phone: (740) 385-3431
July 22, 2008
Historical Event
Tea at the Georgian (Tuesday)
Location: Georgian Museum, 105 E Wheeling St, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Website: http://www.fairfieldheritage.org/
Organization: Fairfield Heritage Association
Phone: (740) 654-9923
Admission: Admission fee
Details: Teas offered on Tuesday and Thursday are the same theme. Please reserve space on one date only.
July 23 - 26, 2008
Festivals
Pickerington Violet Festival
Location: Victory Park, Lockville Rd, Pickerington, Ohio 43147
Time: Times Vary
Website: http://www.violetfestival.org
Organization: Pickerington Violet Festival
Contact: Greg Chamblin, Sr
Phone: (614) 837-1958
July 24, 2008
Historical Event
Tea at the Georgian (Thursday)
Location: Georgian Museum, 105 E Wheeling St, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Website: http://www.fairfieldheritage.org/
Organization: Fairfield Heritage Association
Phone: (740) 654-9923
Admission: Admission fee
Details: Teas offered on Tuesday and Thursday are the same theme. Please reserve space on one date only.
July 27, 2008
Other Events
Corvette Gathering V
Location: Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Time: 10 AM - 3 PM
Website: http://www.ohiocorvettecluballiance.org
Contact: Dan Singer Phone: (740) 687-1234
Details: Ohio's Largest Corvette Show! Over 400 corvettes last year. Free admission, $10 registration fee for participants.