June 2010

Every Sat. & Sun. in 2010 - Flea Market at Hocking Hills Market - Saturday & Sunday 9-5 - A large flea market with many outside and inside vendors. Beautiful barn and buildings; artists' loft in barn. Unique items, antiques, collectibles, beautiful crafts & outstanding produce! Hocking Hills Market, US 33 and St. Rt. 374, Rockbridge, OH 43149. 740-974-1138.

Every Fri. evening through August - Concerts in the Park - 7:00pm - 8:30 - Concerts are family friendly and alcohol and smoke free. Bring lawn chairs for seating. Local churches will sell food and beverages at the park. Concerts generally go forward rain or shine except in severe weather. Worthington Park Gazebo, corner of Market & Main in Logan, Ohio.

Jun 17 - 19 - Washboard Music Festival - 12:00pm - 10:00pm - Celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Washboard Music Festival in downtown Logan, the heart of the beautiful Hocking Hills. Ohio's Most Unique Music Festival takes place on Father's Day weekend every year. It features events, a children's park with free rides and entertainment. Downtown Logan. Details: http://www.washboardmusicfestival.com.

Jun 19 - Drive & Discover - Various, unique shops in the Hills - On the third Saturday of each month, take a scenic drive through the Hocking Hills while shopping for gifts and treasures such as handcrafted furniture, art glass, candles, quilts, wind chimes and more more! Enjoy artist demos and special discount at these unique shops. Start at a different shop each month. See web site for more details: http://hockinghillsshopin.com.

Jun 25 - Final Fridays - History Scavenger Hunt! - 6:00pm - 10:00pm - Learn the fascinating history of the Historic Square in Nelsonville on a self-guided walking tour. Photographic clues will be given in a flyer - how many can you find? Learn about the significant buildings and their original purposes in this thriving, progressive coal-boom town. This Scavenger Hunt will be available all summer at the many shops in the Historic Square Arts District. Nelsonville, Ohio. Public Square. 740-753-1011.

Jun 26 - 27 - Garden Art Happening Open House - 10:00am - 5:00pm - If you like gardening or art you won't want to miss this! Come enjoy this two-day annual event that emphasizes art as an integral part of the garden. Clay artist Jean Magdich opens her private gardens as well as those surrounding her gallery. Tour the gardens and meet the artist, plus a select group of other area craftsmen showing their wares. No pets please. Hocking House, Corner of 664 S & Big Pine Rd, Logan, OH. 740-385-4166.

July 2010

Every Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday through August 31st - 1:00pm - 3:00pm - Hand-Feeding Hummingbirds - Lake Hope State Park. Participants can make a feeder and attempt to hand-feed hummingbirds. Meet at the Nature Center. Wednesdays through Sundays from 1 - 3 p.m. 27331 St. Rt. 278, McArthur, OH 45651. 740-596-3030.

Every Sat. & Sun. in 2010 - Flea Market at Hocking Hills Market - Saturday & Sunday 9-5 - A large flea market with many outside and inside vendors. Beautiful barn and buildings; artists' loft in barn. Unique items, antiques, collectibles, beautiful crafts & outstanding produce! Hocking Hills Market, US 33 and St. Rt. 374, Rockbridge, OH 43149. 740-974-1138.

Every Fri. evening through August - Concerts in the Park - 7:00pm - 8:30 - Concerts are family friendly and alcohol and smoke free. Bring lawn chairs for seating. Local churches will sell food and beverages at the park. Concerts generally go forward rain or shine except in severe weather. Worthington Park Gazebo, corner of Market & Main in Logan, Ohio.

Jul 3 - Northern Vinton County Shop Hop - 10:00am - 4:00pm - Follow the hills and dales of Northern Vinton County to a variety of quaint antique and gift shops, artisan studios, covered bridges and colorful quilt barns. 800-596-5033. http://www.vintoncountytravel.com.

Jul 9 - 11 - Lilyfest - Friday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. - If you love art, gardens and music, come enjoy the lovely woodland setting at scenic Bishop Educational Gardens,13200 Little Cola Rd., Rockbridge. Throughout the beautiful gardens, there will be more than 70 fine area artists and craftspersons displaying, demonstrating and marketing their products. Annuals, perennials, and water plants will be for sale, OSU Master Gardeners will answer questions on plant growing and maintenance, and there will be musical entertainment thanks to a Logan-Holl Foundation grant. 740-969-2873. Details: http://www.lilyfest.com.

Jul 17 - Drive & Discover - Various, unique shops in the Hills - On the third Saturday of each month, take a scenic drive through the Hocking Hills while shopping for gifts and treasures such as handcrafted furniture, art glass, candles, quilts, wind chimes and more more! Enjoy artist demos and special discount at these unique shops. Start at a different shop each month. See web site for more details: http://hockinghillsshopin.com.

Jul 30 - Final Fridays - Keep It Cool! - 6:00pm - 10:00pm - Enjoy this special community art event in Nelsonville's Historic Square Arts District, featuring new show openings, discount art sales and music! Nelsonville, Ohio. Public Square. 740-753-1011.