Calendar of Events Fairfield County Ohio
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May
May 1 - 20, 2012
Museum Event
Decorative Arts Center of Ohio Special Exhibit
Location: Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, 145 E Main St, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Time: Tues.-Sat. 10AM-4PM, Sun. 1-4 PM
Website: http://www.decartsohio.org/
Organization: Decorative Arts Center of Ohio
Contact: Karen Race
Phone: (740) 681-1423
Details: Columbus College of Art & Design presents the best work of faculty and students. Free admission.
May 1 - 31, 2012
Museum Event
Ohio Glass Museum Exhibit - "A Tisket, A Tasket, Flowers, Frogs & Baskets"
Location: Ohio Glass Museum, 124 W Main St, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Time: Tues.-Sun. 1-4 PM
Website: http://www.ohioglassmuseum.org/
Organization: Ohio Glass Museum
Contact: Museum Office
Phone: (740) 687-0101
Details: Exhibit continues through mid-September. Guest glass artist, Robert Eickholt. Glassblowing studio now open!
May 1 - 29, 2012
Other Events
Lancaster Farmers Market
Location: Family Services Parking Lot, Memorial Dr & W Wheeling, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Time: Tues. 5-8 PM, Sat. 8-Noon
Website: http://www.lancasterfarmersmarket.org
Organization: Lancaster Farmers Market Assoc
Contact: Sherry Brady
Phone: (740) 681-9736
Details: Over 25 vendors featuring only homegrown products. Market open Saturdays 8-Noon through Oct. 27, Tuesday evenings 5-8 PM through September.
May 4, 2012
Other Events
Olde Pickerington Village Chocolate Hop
Location: Olde Pickerington Village, West Columbus Street, Pickerington, Ohio 43147
Time: 6 - 8:30 PM
Website: http://www.pickeringtonvillage.com
Contact: Olde Pickerington Village Business Association Phone: (614) 360-0899
Details: A chocolate treat at every stop! $5 donation for map and tickets goes to Pickerington High Schools and OPVBA Community Events.
May 4 - 13, 2012
Theater
Pickerington Community Theatre Production - "You Can't Take It With You"
Location: Pickerington Christian Church, 575 Diley Rd, Pickerington, Ohio 43147
Time: Friday and Saturday 8 PM, Sunday 2 PM
Website: http://www.pickeringtoncommunitytheatre.org
Organization: Pickerington Community Theater
Contact: Adam Schroeder
Phone: (614) 288-7855
Details: Adults $12, under 12, $10. Group rates (20 or more) available. Tickets in advance at (614) 833-6990
May 5 - 26, 2012
Other Events
Bremen Farmers Market
Location: Downtown, ., Bremen, Ohio 43107
Time: Every Saturday 9 AM - noon
Contact: Natalie Nutter Phone: (740) 569-4121
Details: Saturdays 9AM-Noon. May 5- September 29. Locally grown produce, baked goods, homemade items. Large selection of local Amish hand-made products.
May 5, 2012
Other Events
Lancaster Handmade Market
Location: Main & Broad Streets, Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Time: 9 AM - 1 PM
Website: http://www.lancasterhandmademarket.com
Organization: Lancaster Handmade Market
Contact: lancasterhandmademarket@gmail.com
Details: Market open the first Saturday of every month, May through October.
May 5, 2012
Historical Event
Carroll Area Historical Society Historic Homes Tour
Location: Various locations, around, Carroll, Ohio 43112
Time: Noon - 5 PM
Website: http://www.cahstour.vpweb.com
Contact: June Queen Phone: (740) 756-7084
Details: Historic tour in the Carroll area. Visit five sites including private homes, Wildermuth Memorial Church and Lockville Park.
May 6, 2012
Entertainment
Lancaster Chorale Performance - "A Portrait of America"
Location: Faith Memorial Church, 2610 W Fair Avenue, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Time: 3:00 PM
Website: http://www.lancasterchorale.com/
Organization: Lancaster Chorale
Phone: (740) 687-5855
Details: Featuring great American music! Special guests: Lancaster Community Band, Lancaster-Fairfield Youth Choir.
May 9 - 12, 2012
Entertainment
Lancaster Men's Chorus 41st Annual "Ham and Eggs" Show
Location: Ohio University-Lancaster Wagner Theatre, 1570 Granville Pike, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Time: 8:00 PM (Doors open at 7 PM)
Contact: Dan Kemp Phone: (740) 503-5190
Details: Musical performance featuring humorous skits written by chorus members, as well as the entire Chorus performaing in concert.
May 10 - 12, 2012
Festivals
Community Days Festival
Location: Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 159 E Fair Ave, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Time: Thu. 5-10 PM, Fri. 5-11 PM, Sat. Noon-11 PM
Organization: West Side United Neighbors Block Watch
Contact: Eric Keener
Phone: (740) 654-9248
Details: Rdes, food vendors, games, entertainment. Admission $1, ride tickets extra. Entertainment each evening, bring a lawn chair or blanket.
May 12, 2012
Other Events
Fairfield County 4-H Horse Advisor's Open Horse Show
Location: Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 159 E Fair Ave, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Time: 9 AM
Contact: Jenny Chapman Phone: (614) 833-9703
Details: Open to the public. Classes include western, English and Contesting exhibition classes. Small fee for classes.
May 12, 2012
Other Events
Fairfield County First Annual Marble Shooting Tournament
Location: Rising Park, High St., Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Time: 9 AM - 4 PM
Website: http://www.ohioglassmuseum.org/
Organization: Ohio Glass Museum
Contact: Museum Office
Phone: (740) 687-0101
Details: Tournament open to children ages 7-14. Winner will qualify for entry into National Tournament in NJ in June. Registration is free.
May 13, 2012
Other Events
Reality Dreams/Toys To Share Open Horse Show
Location: Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 159 E Fair Ave, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Time: 9 AM - 5 PM
Organization: Toys To Share
Contact: Karen Sarver
Phone: (740) 385-3431
May 19, 2012
Museum Event
Historical Aircraft Squadron 2012 Open House
Location: Fairfield County Airport, 3430 Old Columbus Rd NW, Carroll, Ohio 43112
Time: 7 AM - 5 PM
Website: http://www.historicalaircraftsquadron.org/
Organization: Historical Aircraft Squadron
Contact: Don Bell
Phone: (740) 653-4778
Details: Sky diving demos, tethered hot air balloon, fly-in all day. Young Eagles Rides for ages 8-17, helicopters on display, food vendors, car cruise-in.
May 19, 2012
Festivals
Carroll Old Timers Association Spring Car Show and Outdoor Movie
Location: Downtown Carroll, Center Street, Carroll, Ohio 43112
Time: Car Show 3PM, "Cars" movie begins at dusk
Contact: Kathy Shirley Phone: (614) 284-8551
Details: Car show with door prizes and awards. Disney's "Cars" movie will be shown at dusk in the park, bring a lawn chair or blanket.
May 19, 2012
Free Entertainment
Downtown Lancaster Saturday Cinema - "Puss In Boots"
Location: Main & Broad Streets, Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Time: 9 PM
Website: http://www.destinationdowntownlancaster.com
Organization: Destination Downtown Lancaster
Contact: David Uhl
Phone: (740) 653-8251
Details: Bring a lawn chair or blanket, snacks, and enjoy a free outdoor viewing of a family-friendly movie. (Rated PG).
May 20, 2012
Festivals
Pickerington Kids Festival
Location: Victory Park, Lockville Rd, Pickerington, Ohio 43147
Time: Noon - 4 PM
Website: http://www.pickeringtonkidz.com
Organization: Pickerington Kidz
Contact: Lenni Male
Phone: (614) 204-8273
Details: Activities, crafts, food, giveaways, raffles, musical performances, prizes, and more fun! Most activities are free.
May 26, 2012
Other Events
Owl's Acre Fun Horse Show
Location: Fairfield County Fairgrounds, Outdoor Arena, N Columbus & Fair Ave., Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Time: 9 AM
Contact: Mona Scott Phone: (740) 215-2855
May 26, 2012
Other Events
"Independent Folk" - Antique and Folk Art Show
Location: Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 159 E Fair Ave, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Time: 9 AM - 3 PM
Website: http://tinyurl.com/734krb2
Contact: Rachel Engel Phone: (618) 245-2111
Details: Original surface antiques, early wares, folk art.
May 26, 2012
Other Events
Sweet Street Festival
Location: Olde Pickerington Village, West Columbus Street, Pickerington, Ohio 43147
Time: 1 - 4 PM
Website: http://www.pickeringtonchamber.com
Organization: Pickerington Area Chamber of Commerce
Contact: Helen Mayle
Phone: (614) 837-1958
Details: Summer sweets for $1 from restaurants and confectioners. Activities for all ages!
May 27, 2012
Other Events
Reality Dreams/Toys To Share Open Horse Show
Location: Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 159 E Fair Ave, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Time: 9 AM - 5 PM
Organization: Toys To Share
Contact: Karen Sarver
Phone: (740) 385-3431
May 28, 2012
Festivals
74th Annual Bloom Township Firefighter's Annual Fish Fry
Location: Village of Lithopolis, various locations
Time: 11AM - 6 PM
Contact: Lt. Jeff Cotner Phone: (614) 837-5530
Details: 74th Year: Parade 10 AM, car show at Noon. Food, live music in the park, kids rides. Free admission and parking
