July events
THROUGH JULY 5
IFAF Junior World Football Championships See the eight top-ranked countries in the world compete in the first Junior (ages 16-19) World Championships of American Football. All day. Fawcett Stadium, 1835 Harrison Ave. NW, Canton. (800) 533-4302.
JULY 1-3
East Sparta Homecoming Featuring a car show, fireworks, parade, midway rides and games, bingo, food, live entertainment and more. All day. Free. East Sparta Homecoming Grounds (intersection of Pine and Chestnut streets).
JULY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Cruisin’ the Vines Car & Bike Cruise Wagon rides, animal train rides, the petting pasture, door prizes, a 50/50 raffle. 6-9 p.m. Free. Maize Valley Winery & Market, 6193 Edison St. NE, Marlboro Township. (330) 877-8344.
JULY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Farmers’ Market at the Towpath Trail Homegrown produce by the canal. 8 a.m.-noon. Free. Towpath Trail YMCA, 1126 Market St. NE, Navarre. (330) 879-0800.
JULY 4
Loudonville Mohican Car Show and Swap Meet More than 500 cars in the show rated the second best in the top-10 nationwide downtown events by Cruisin’ Times magazine. All day. Free. Historic downtown Loudonville. (877) 2-MOHICAN.
JULY 4-12
Merrill Lynch Hunter Jumper Classic Nationally recognized horse show held annually. All day. Free admission July 4-8. Free admission for kids July 11. Admission charge all other days. Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field, Moreland Hills. Reserved seats are available by calling in advance. (330) 903-9915.
JULY 4
Clay’s Park’s 4th of July Celebration Fireworks display over the lake, patriot-themed observances and live entertainment. All day. Park admission fee. Clay’s Park Resort, 13190 Patterson St. NW, Lawrence Township. www.clayspark.com. (330) 854-6691.
JULY 4, 11, 18, 25
Canton Farmers’ Market Fresh local produce in downtown Canton. 8-11:30 a.m. Free. Downtown Canton, Cleveland Avenue between Fourth and Fifth streets NW.
JULY 4, 11, 18, 25
Alliance Farmers’ Market Fresh, homegrown and home-produced vegetables, herbs, fruits, meat, honey, syrup and baked goods. Rain or shine. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Corner of Main and Mechanic streets. (330) 821-7712.
JULY 4
Massillon’s July 4th Picnic in the Park Food, games and fireworks. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Free. Stadium Park, 301 18th St. SE. (330) 904-5010.
JULY 4, 11, 18, 25
Saturday Night Cruise-Ins Old cars, music and family fun downtown. 7 p.m. Free. Historic Downtown Massillon, 137 Lincoln Way E. (330) 832-1478.
July 4, 2009
Glorious Fourth: Independence Day Celebration
Ohio Village, COLUMBUS
noon-5 p.m.
Enjoy a leisurely afternoon of family activities to celebrate the nation's independence, including a grand procession, patriotic speeches, a greased pole contest and a concert by the Ohio Village Singers and a community dance. Throughout the afternoon, families can enjoy period games, watch an Ohio Village Muffins base ball, play tug-of-war and enter a pie-eating contest. Another fun part of the day will be tasting unique ice cream flavors, treating yourself to a sundae, helping make homemade ice cream and learning the unique history of ice cream. Admission: $12/adults, $9/youth, $10/ Ohio Historical Society adult members, $7/OHS youth member, $4/parking nonmembers. Call 800.686.6124.
Red, White & Zoo
Presented by Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Celebrate Independence Day with Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Discounted admission and special activities including themed animal enrichment demonstrations are planned for July 4.
Price
FREE - $10.00
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife Way
Cleveland, OH 44109
Mamma Mia! - Evening Performance
Presented by Broadway Across America-Columbus
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 - Sunday, July 12, 2009
MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate feel-good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it's your turn to have the time of your life at this smash-hit musical that combines ABBA's greatest hits, including "Dancing Queen," "S.O.S.," "Super Trouper," "Take A Chance on Me" and "The Winner Takes It All," with an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. Whether it's your first visit or your fourteenth, see the show that has the whole world coming back for more, because every time feels like the first time at MAMMA MIA!
Order & Box Office Information
Box Office: 614-224-7654
http://www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/columbus
The Ohio Theatre
39 E. State Street
Columbus, OH 43215
JULY 8
Beech Creek Butterfly House & Gardens New butterfly house opens. Designed as a habitat for native Ohio butterflies. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free, but donations are welcome. Beech Creek Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve, 11929 Beech St. NE, Washington Township. www.bcbgarden.org. (330) 829-7050.
JULY 9-11
Olde Canal Days Festival Miss Olde Canal Days junior and senior queen pageant, live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, food, Grande Parade and Firemen’s Parade, Civil War encampment, Bates Amusements, party animals and Inflatables. 5-11 p.m. Friday, all day Saturday and Sunday. Free admission. St. Helena Heritage Park, Cherry Street, Canal Fulton. (330) 854-9095.
JULY 9-12
AAFRO Festival African-Americans for the Respect of Others festival with Underground Railroad tours and more. All day. Free. Lorain County Community College and Kanisa House in Elyria. (440) 366-3244.
JULY 10
Night Fishing Derby Fish by the light of the moon with Stark Parks. Registration 5-7 p.m. only. Fishing 6-10 p.m. $5 entry fee per person, which is returned as five cash prizes for largest fish caught. Sippo Lake Park Marina, 5300 Tyner St. NW, Perry Township. (330) 477-3552.
JULY 10-12
Stark County Italian American Festival 23rd annual family festival with five entertainment stages, food, dancing, bocce tournament, exotic Italian car show, rides and more. 4 p.m.-midnight Friday, all day Saturday and Sunday. On-grounds parking, $5 per car with free admission for driver and all passengers, or
$1 per person entrance fee if parking off-grounds. Children 5 years and younger are free with adult. Stark County Fairgrounds, 305 Wertz Ave. NW, Canton.
JULY 10-12
Summit County Italian American Festival Great food and entertainment at the Council of Italian-American Societies’ 62nd annual Italian-American Festival. All day. Free admission. Lock 3, downtown Akron. www.it-am.org.
Go Wild! for Opera
Come to the Columbus Zoo and Go Wild! For Opera at the wildest event of the summer!
Dates: July 10, 2009 from 6PM to 9PM
Location: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 W. Powell Road, Powell, Ohio
North Market Food & Ohio Wine Festival
Presented by National City now a part of PNC
Dates: July 10, 2009 at 7PM to 10PM for Preview Party;
Saturday, July 11, 2009 from 10AM to 7PM
Sunday, July 12, 2009 from Noon to 6PM
Location: North Market, 59 Spruce Street, Columbus, Ohio
(just west of N. High St. between Vine and Spruce just steps away from the Columbus Convention Center and Nationwide Arena.)
Picnic With The Pops
The Oak Ridge Boys - Sponsored by Nationwide; The Columbus Symphony - Albert-George Schram, conductor
From gospel-flavored country to bluegrass, pop, and rock, these music industry legends deliver unparalleled four-part harmony and one of the most exciting stage shows anywhere. Don’t miss this "Ozark Mountain Jubilee"!
Date: July 11, 2009 - Gates open at 6PM - Concerts begin at 8:15PM
Location: Chemical Abstracts Service Lawn, 2540 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio
Tickets go on sale May 21, 2009 at 9AM
July 13 - 20, 2009
Field of Honor
Armstrong Air & Space Museum, WAPAKONETA
Daylight hours
In conjunction with the VFW, the Girl Scouts of America and Boy Scouts of America and various community partners, the Field of Honor recalls the sacrifice of our service men and women and those in civil service, such as firemen and police officers. Through the Colonial Flag Foundation, individuals may purchase an American flag with accompanying card with the name of one individual being honored. All flags will be delivered and displayed on the southwest grounds of the Armstrong Museum. At the conclusion of the display, flag owners may pick up their flags. Flags: $30 each. Please visit www.healingfield.org/moonflags for more information regarding the purchase of a flag or call the Armstrong Museum at 800.860.0142.
JULY 13
Meadowbrook Orchestra Duncan Plaza Concert Enjoy music under the stars. 7:30 p.m.-midnight. Free. Duncan Plaza, Massillon. (330) 833-3146.
JULY 16, 23, 30
Canal Fulton Lions Club Farmers’ Market Fresh produce, homemade bakery items, canned items and handmade crafts. 3-7 p.m. Rain or shine. Free. St. Helena Heritage Park (home of the canalboat), off Cherry Street. (330) 854-4645.
JULY 17
Massillon Museum Island Party & Pig Roast Island-themed fundraiser for museum. 6-11 p.m. Admission charge. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E. (330) 833-4061.
JULY 17
Movie in the Park Bring the family down to Stadium Park to enjoy all the fun of a drive-in movie. Movies will start at dusk. Free; snacks for sale. Stadium Park, 301 18th St. SE, Massillon. (330) 832-1621.
JULY 17-19
Sixth annual Rock ’N Resort Music Festival More than 50 national and regional bands, with camping and full water park usage. All day. Admission fees. Clay’s Park Resort, 13190 Patterson St. NW, Lawrence Township. (330) 854-6691. www.claysparkrocks.com.
July 19, 2009
Summer Moon Festival
Armstrong Air & Space Museum, WAPAKONETA
11 a.m.-11 p.m.
The Armstrong Air & Space Museum, in conjunction in with the Wapakoneta Chamber of Commerce, hosts the annual Summer Moon Festival to commemorate the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing. Enjoy rides, games, entertainment, activities, rocket launches and more. Time Warner Cable and various community organizations sponsor the entire event. The evening culminates on the museum's lawn with a concert by the Danger Brothers. Guests should bring a lawn chair or blanket for the concert. Museum admission: $8/adults, $4/youth (ages 6-12). Rides: $4/person or $3/person with purchase of museum admission. Call 800.860.0142.
Family Night at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
Throughout the summer, the Columbus Zoo stays open later on Wednesday nights for Family night and plans plenty of fun family activities.
Dates: June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29,
August 5, August 12, and August 19, 2009 - Time to be announced
Location: Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, The Water's Edge Events Park, Powell, Ohio.