Beards and Lerch’s donuts were on display at the birthday party on Sunday
The second day of the Wayne County Fair’s birthday party featured beards, doughnut eating contests and pedal tractor pulling.
Exhibition “CLIMATE”through Sept. 28, Ashland University’s Coburn Gallery, 331 College Ave., Ashland. The exhibition is a regional, juried show featuring 25 Ohio artists. An opening reception will be held Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. The Coburn Gallery is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends from noon to 4 p.m. during the academic year. Admission is free. For more information, visit ashland.edu/coburn-gallery or contact Cynthia Petry at [email protected] or 419-289-5652.
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: Dean Weber; Friday: Dani & Tim; Saturday: Ezra Jeffery. The full schedule can be found here at mainstreetwooster.org.
Our town KillbuckFriday, 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.
Farmers Market in Downtown Wooster8 a.m.-noon, Saturday. Shop for fresh produce, eggs, meat and poultry, honey, home baked goods, fresh cut flowers, wine tastings, crafts and more. Bayou Rhythms (traditional Louisiana Cajun dance music) entertains with a free concert in the gazebo from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. For more information, email: [email protected].
Experience of the American Revolutionthrough Tuesday, Wayne County Historical Society, 546 E. Bowman St., Wooster; Sunday and Labor Day 1-5 p.m., Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The exhibit is free. The pop-up includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use stories, illustrations, technology and primary reporting to connect modern audiences with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation. Hosted by the Wooster-Wayne Chapter of the NSDAR.
Mental Faculties ConcertMonday, 6-8 p.m., Lincolnway Vineyards, 9050 W. Old Lincolnway, Wooster. The rock band, comprised of Wooster teachers, will host its third annual school supply drive concert.
Hoe Down Square Dance7 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 8, Wayne County Fairgrounds. Square dancing and line dancing open to the public, all ages welcome, no experience necessary. Free lesson at 7 p.m., admission $5. Hoe Down style square dancing and county line dancing with live band and announcer.
Breakfast and fly-in8 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Sept. 14, Wayne County Airport, 6020 N. Honeytown Road, Smithville. Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 846 will have aircraft of all types on display. Liberty Aviation will bring its 1929 Ford Tri-Motor and offer flights in the restored vintage aircraft.
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.
“Truman and the Bomb”7 p.m., Wednesday, September 18, Wayne County Historical Society School House. Presentation on the President, the Manhattan Project and World War II in the Pacific. For tickets, call 330-264-8856. Tickets are $8.
Pumpkins & Paws1-3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Honeytown, 1552 N. Honeytown Road, Wooster. Food, pumpkins, apple cider and doughnuts. Dogs welcome.
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.
Barrs Mill Church of God Mission Team Golf ScrambleSept. 21, Wilkshire Golf Course, 10566 Wilkshire Blvd. NE, Bolivar. Space is still available for teams and sponsors. The scramble includes 18 holes, cart, lunch and prizes. Participants must register by Tuesday, Sept. 3. To register or for more information, call 330-987-1029 or email [email protected].
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. Mark Boley, director of the Holmes Co. Historical Society, will present two programs. Abbreviations 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 presenting the programs as part of a year-long bicentennial celebration. The program is free to the public.
2024 Ashland County Sports Hall of Fame Banquet/Induction6 p.m. Saturday, October 12, at the Ashland University Convocation Center. Ticket forms are available at www.ashlandcosportshof.org. Ticket requests must be received by September 27. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
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.
