Music on the main street!6-8 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday, downtown Wooster. Main Street Music brings free live music to the gazebo at Wooster Public Square. Thursday: The Shawshank Big Band; Friday: Car Show; Saturday: School Supply Drive. The full schedule can be found here at mainstreetwooster.org.
Concert & Cruise-InFriday, 6:30 p.m., Downtown Wooster. This event is free for all. The community is invited to stop by, dine at local restaurants and check out cars. Live music with SOBOS.
Farmers Market in Downtown Wooster8:00 a.m.-noon, Saturday. Shop for fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, meat and poultry, honey, home baked goods, fresh cut flowers, wine tastings, crafts and more. Joshua Sheets will entertain with a free concert in the gazebo from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. The Wayne Center for the Arts will be on site at 11:00 a.m. offering fun demos, free activities and dancers. Parking in the public lot on North Buckeye St. is recommended as most of Liberty and South St. will be closed for the Wayne County Fair Parade downtown. For more information email: [email protected].
Coshocton Dog FestivalSaturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Coshocton Lake Park. Events for dogs and owners. For more information, visit www.coshoctondogfest.com.
Round table on the civil warTuesday, 6:30 p.m., Wayne County Historical Society Schoolhouse. John L. Hopkins will speak about the Gettysburg Reunion of 1913.
Centenary Summit for Flexible and Transformed Buses 2024August 21-25, Mohican Adventures Campground in Loudonville. A bus parade and bus show will be held Saturday, August 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information about the 2024 Flxible Bus Summit, visit the Flxible Owners International Facebook page.
More than simulcast with Priscilla Shirer9:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Saturday, August 24, Barrs Mill Church of God, 4677 Ohio 93 NW, Sugarcreek. To register or for more information, call 330-852-2508 or email [email protected]. Registration closes August 19 (space is limited).
Smithville Textile Arts Festival10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 24, The Smithville Community Historical Society. Tour the Mishler Weaving Mill and see live demonstrations by artisans making rugs on old-fashioned looms. There will be many vendors selling handmade items, plus food, music and tours of the log cabins in Pioneer Village. There will also be a quilt exhibit at the Church Of God.
Our town KillbuckFriday, August 30, 7 p.m., Duncan Theater. The Our Town series kicks off the Early American Days weekend and the celebration of Killbuck’s 150th birthday. Melissa Patrick will lead an audience-participating tour of Killbuck’s past. Bring stories and memorabilia to share. The program is free.
A tea with Teddy1-3 p.m. Saturday, September 14, Castle Club Banquet Center adjacent to the Victorian House Museum. Sip tea and dine on food from Exclusively Yours. A program will focus on President Teddy Roosevelt and his wife. The Roosevelt is en route from the White House and will arrive in style. The tea is $30 per person; reservations by September 6 by calling Margi Oller at 330-465-1393 or Kay Kline at 330-231-7196.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s Disease by Alzheimer’s Association of Wayne and Holmes CountiesSaturday, Sept. 21, Secrest Arboretum, Wooster. The fundraising goal is $65,000. Mike Link of Care Patrol and president of the Wayne County Senior Network will serve as chair of the 2024 walk. For more information, to register as a team or individual, or to sign up as a team captain, visit alz.org/walk.
A walk into the past10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, Oak Hill Cemetery in Millersburg. Costumed characters come to life and tell their life stories. Parking is limited; handicapped parking is available nearby. The program is free. Bring a lawn chair and comfortable shoes for walking. The performance will take place at the Adena Indian Mound. After brief presentations, some of the actors will go to their graves where visitors can learn more about the history. The event will be held weather permitting.
Our town Millersburg Part 27 p.m., Thursday, September 26. American Hall. If you attended Part 1 of Millersburg, don’t miss Part 2. Three speakers will talk about the buildings, people and significant events that shaped Millersburg’s past. Plus, WKLM will live stream the presentation so you can watch it from home or later if you missed it. Bring your Millersburg memories and memorabilia to share. The historical record is enriched by people sharing their memories with others.
Antiques Festival Historical Presentations – Saturday, October 5, 10 a.m., American Hall Venue. Come and join Mark Boley, Director of the Holmes Co. Historical Society, for two programs. Abbreviated versions of the two programs will be presented back-to-back. Unusual Mysterious Holmes Co. and Holmes Co. the Rest of the Story. The festival is offering the programs as part of a year-long bicentennial celebration. The program is free to the public.
Note in the villa4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 Unsavory Characters of Holmes Co. The series, based on the CLUE game performed live at the Victorian House, includes two sessions featuring some unusual characters from the past. Trilby, Witch of Panthers Hollow, Tom Lions, Big Foot, Aliens, to name a few. Cost is $15 per person and reservations can be made by calling the club office at 330-674-0022.
