Gold Rush Days in Bellville
August 31 - Sept. 1, 2013

Try your hand at the gold-panning competition or join in one of the prospecting operations, where participants have the chance to take home genuine Ohio gold.
For this event and more area fun visit Mohican-Loudonville Visitor Bureau website.

Jazz Under the Stars
Public Square, Medina, 7-9pm,
featuring Mojo: The Generation's Quartet 330.722.3541.
For this and more Medina County events visit Medina County Visitor Bureau's website.

The Great Geauga County Fair
Bring the family and visit Ohio's oldest county fair, the Great Geauga County Fair. Fun! Fun! Fun! and Much, Much More! Ride the rides, see the shows, enjoy the food, browse the exhibits and so much more. This is truly a wonderful time for the entire family. Geauga County Fairgrounds www.geaugafair.com

55th Annual Milan Melon Festival

On the Village Square (SR 113), Milan

Aug 31, 2013 - Sep 2, 2013

Sat 9 am-11 pm, Sun 11 am-11 pm, Mon 10 am-6 pm

This celebration features rides, games, contests, antique car show, and live musical entertainment. The Grand Parade is on Sunday afternoon. The famous muskmelon ice cream and watermelon sherbet are the must-have treats. It's all found in charming Milan, Ohio.

Breitenbach Winery is hosting two events on August 31st.

• 6th annual Dog Show at the Roadhouse Amphitheater - 1-3 pm
• ONE: A Celebration of U2 has crafted their stage show to bring the music and spirit of their favorite band to U2 fans everywhere. 7-11pm, $5.00 cover charge.Food, wine and soft drinks will be available.  Bring your own chairs and blankets. For more information website. 

Visit Hale Farm & Village for the 4th Annual Made in Ohio Festival
The richness of the artistic abilities and talent from Ohio will be showcased August 31 at the 4th Annual Made in Ohio Festival at Hale Farm & Village. Over 85 vendors with Ohio-made, Ohio-grown, and Ohio-produced arts, crafts, and foods will be in exhibiting at this outdoor festival. The annual celebration of the arts and history of Northeast Ohio will be Saturday, August 31st from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hale Farm & Village is located at 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath, Ohio 44210.  For this and more Northern Ohio events click here.

Labor Day Weekend Arts and Craft Fair 
Aug 31 thru Sept 1, 2013
Held at the Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club Grounds. Hours: 10-4. Rain or Shine. Lots of vendors with many different and unique items to choose from. $3 donation for admission to the show. Food available. ACAEC Club's two museums will be open. For additional information about this event and more visit the Ashtabula County Visitor Bureau website.

Northcoast Grapevine Tours is offering two winery tours.
August 30 - $99 "Wine Down Friday" - Winery tour
August 31 - Full Day Winery Tour
For more information call 216.587.1965 or 440.282.6598 or visit website.

Cleveland Brew Bus is a Touring Experience for the Beer Lover.  Cleveland Brew Bus is a great way to sit back and enjoy the wonderful breweries of the Cleveland and surrounding areas. For more information contact 440.876.7188 or visit website.

Creston Labor Day Car Show - September 1, 2013
Trophies, farmers market, music, good food, raffles, 50/50 drawing, vendors, and door prizes. Creston Community Park 9 AM-4 PM 330-435-6021. For even more area things to do visit Wayne County Convention and Visitors Bureau website.

The Ultimate Cleveland Tailgate Party is happening September 1st in Public Square from 11am to 10pm. Starting at 11am Public Square will be transformed into the ultimate Cleveland tailgate to celebrate the close of summer and the kickoff to the fall. They will be having live music, great food and traditional tailgate games to keep you partying all day long.


UPCOMING OUTDOOR FUN

"CanalWay Campfire"
August 30 @ 7:45 - 8:45 p.m.
CanalWay Center, Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
Join the Cleveland Metroparks for National Toast a Marshmallow Day! You will enjoy an end of summer campfire and plenty of marshmallows for all. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on around the fire ring. Cost: $1. Registration is required. Call 216-206-1000 or visit website for more information and to register.

End of Summer Campfire  August 31 | 7:30 - 9pm. For more info click here.

Rubber Ducky Kayak Tour
August 30 - Time 4-6pm | Cleveland Metroparks
Exploring Cleveland from the Cuyahoga River this summer has a new twist. Each kayaker will choose a themed rubber ducky to attach to their kayak and help reveal fun, historical stories as we paddle. Previous paddling experience is suggested. For more information visit website.

Tour De Emerald Necklace - Brecksville and Bedford Reservations
August 31 @ 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.  | Cost: Free

Join us for our third pedal as we make our way around the Emerald Necklace. In promoting health and wellness in both body and mind, we will stop at points of interest to discuss cultural and natural history. Brecksville and Bedford Reservations will be our highlighted areas.  For more information click here.

 

Try your hand at Horseback Riding
In The Woods is a fun place to ride!
For 11 years In The Woods has been offering affordable horseback riding lessons & programs for individuals, families & large organizational groups. We offer indoor, outdoor & trail riding programs dependent on your riding preference & ages. For more information website.  

 

 

TAKE A HIKE in one of our area parks. 
Our parks are full of beautiful scenery to enjoy.  Take a water bottle and a camera. For a list of local parks click here.

 

Take a canoe ride it is always a fun time. For information local canoe liveries click here.  

 

Visit one of our wonderful Ohio Zoo's like the Toledo Zoo, Akron Zoo or the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. For more information click here.

  

Explore Lake County by taking a GeoTour. Caches have been placed under bushes, in birdhouses, at the top of giant wine glasses, and in outdoor structures all over Lake County. Cache sites were based on geography, natural surroundings, uniqueness, and cultural significance. 

For more information click here.