On-going Events
PLEASE NOTE: Dates & times of events are subject to change, so we've included contact information. It is always a good idea to check information before attending the event.
* Denotes activities occurring on more than one date, some of which may be later during the month or months to come.
* Thru July 20: Wooster, A Community of Progress: 200 Years Exhibit
Wayne County Historical Society, 546 E. Bowman St., Wooster, (330) 264-8856, http://www.waynehist...cal.org ; Wed. thru Sun., 2-4:30 p.m.; $5 (members & children, free); Wooster's first 200 years w/ pictures & artifacts that tell the story of the city's growth & progress.
* Mondays: Sugarcreek Cattle Auction -- 102 Buckeye St., Sugarcreek, (330) 852-2832; 12:30 p.m.
* Tuesdays: Farmerstown Livestock Auction -- SR 557, Farmerstown, (330) 897-6081; 12:30 p.m.
* Wednesdays: Mt. Hope Livestock, Hay & Produce Auction -- CR 77, Mt. Hope, (330) 674-6188, http://www.mthopeauction.com; 10/hay auction; 11/livestock auction, 11:30 a.m./produce sale; tack, machinery & exotic-animal sales, several times/yr.
* Thursdays: Kidron Hay & Straw, and Livestock Auction -- Downtown Kidron, since 1923; (330) 857-2641 or (800) 589-9749; 9:15 a.m./hay & straw auction; 11/livestock auction (Ohio's oldest livestock market - since 1923); held every Thu. except Ascension Day (May 1) and Thanksgiving (Nov. 27), when they're held the next day.
* Fridays: Sugarcreek Horse/Tack Auction -- 102 Buckeye St., Sugarcreek, (330) 852-2832; 11 a.m.
* Every 3rd Wed.: "Project Linus" Quilt Days -- Hearth Side Quilt Shoppe, 13110 Emerson Rd., Kidron (behind Lehman's), (330) 857-4004, http://www.Hearthsid...ppe.com ; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; bring a project, sewing machine & supplies, or work on one of the shop's; cutting, piecing, knotting & binding; come for a few hours or bring your lunch and spend the day; free, but please call to sign up.
* Every 2nd Sat.: Ken Miller Supply's Oil, Gas, Car & Truck Museum " 7945 Shreve Rd., Shreve, (330) 496-4024 or (330) 567-5930; noon-3 p.m.; vast collection of early gas pumps, drilling machines, trucks, cars & tractors; PA Railroad and Shreve industry display; $5 (12 & under, free; historical society members, half-price); all proceeds benefit County Line Historical Society.
* Every 2nd Sat.: Mt. Hope Auction Horse Sale -- CR 77, Mt. Hope, (330) 674-6188; 8 a.m.; tack sale (the Fri. before the 2nd Sat., 6 p.m.), machinery; exotic-animal sales several times/yr.
May
* 1-10: P. Graham Dunn Grand Opening -- Rt. 30, Dalton, (866) 922-0306, http://www.pgrahamdunn.com.
2 & 3: 15th Annual Dandelion May Fest & Great Dandelion Cookoff -- Breitenbach Wine Cellars, 5934 Old Rt. 39 NW, Dover, (800) THE-WINE, (330) 343-3603, http://www.breitenba...ine.com ; Fri., noon-7 p.m., & Sat., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; wine samples, family entertainment.
2-4: Mohican Wildlife Weekend -- Mohican State Park, Loudonville, (877) 2-MOHICAN, http://www.mohicanwi...end.com ; kids' activities, nature walks, birding at Gorman Nature Center and more.
3: Tea With Teddy -- Wayne County Historical Society, 546 E. Bowman St., Wooster, (330) 264-8856, http://www.waynehist...cal.org ; 2 p.m.; $18/adult, $12/girls 12 & under, advanced tickets required; learn the history of the Teddy bear and watch the creation of "memory bears." tea sandwiches, desserts, tea & lemonade.
3: Wooster Noon Lions Flea Market -- Wayne County Fair Grounds, Vanover St., Wooster, (330) 347-6784; 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; admission charged.
3 & 4: Pioneer Days -- Wolf Creek Pine Run Grist Mill, State Route 3, S of Loudonville, (419) 935-0662, http://www.wolfcreekmill.org; buck skinners, crafters, encampments, live entertainment and more; $1.
4: Wayne County Coin Club's 56th Annual Spring Coin & Stamp Show -- Wooster High School Commons, 515 Oldman Rd., Wooster, (330) 262-0494; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; buy & sell coins, stamps & jewelry; the oldest annual coin show in Ohio.
* 5-10: Mother's Day Sale -- Historic downtown Millersburg, (330) 674-3955, http://www.historicd...urg.com .
9 &10: 32nd Annual Holmes County Training Center Spring Festival & Auction -- 8001 TR 574, Holmesville, (330) 674-8045; Fri., 7 p.m.: open volleyball, entertainment, soup & sandwiches, ice cream & soft pretzels; Sat.: breakfast, 7-10 a.m.; bake sale, 9 a.m.-sellout; craft & furniture auction, 9 a.m.; chicken BBQ, 11:30-sellout; quilt auction, 2 p.m.
10: Antiques in the Alley -- Historic Downtown Millersburg, (330) 674-3955, www.historicdowntownmillersburg.com .
17: 2nd Annual Perennial Exchange -- West Schoolhouse Community Center, 99 E. Buckeye St., West Salem, (419) 853-4762, 10 a.m.; Speaker, Ken Cochran, Curator at Secrest Arboretum; talk plants with Marge Wolfe; divide your perennials, come & exchange; activities for kids; free.
17: 5th Annual Cruisin' For a Cure Car Show -- Downtown Killbuck, (330) 276-4881.
17 & 18: Spring Plowing Days -- Malabar Farm features majestic draft animals in the rich rolling countryside of Pleasant Valley, (877) 2-MOHICAN.
22: Ed Arn Veterans' Roundtable - The Korean War -- Wayne County Historical Society, 546 E. Bowman St., Wooster, (330) 264-8856, http://www.waynehist...cal.org ; join members of the military and military historicans for discussion; free.
23: Marshallville Antique Tractor Pull -- Park, Marshallville, (330) 855-1325; 1:30 p.m.; antique, farm stock and modified farm divisions (rain date/following Saturday).
24: Mohican Traditions Arts & Crafts Festival -- Central Park, downtown Loudonville, (877) 2-MOHICAN; artisans & craftsmen and chicken BBQ.
24 & 25: Great Lakes Fiber Show -- Wayne County Fairgrounds, 199 Vanover St., Wooster, (330) 264-9665, don47linda@valkyrie.net, http://www.greatlake...how.com ; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., & Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; booths with fiber related supplies and crafts; workshops & demonstrations, kids activities; sheep & Angora Goat shows; sheep equipment & sale.
27: Hartzler's Dairy Music Night -- Hartzler Family Dairy & Ice Cream Shoppe, 5454 Cleveland Rd., just N of Wooster, (330) 345-8190; 7 p.m.; bring lawn chair.
29-June 2: The Wall That Heals/The Vietnam Wall, Half-Scale -- Open 24 hours/day in Wadsworth; for more information, call (330) 335-9301.
*30 thru June 7: Mohican River Days -- 2nd annual River Days Float Parade, Loudonville, (419) 994-3059 or (419) 994-0111.