Southeast Ohio activities and attractions
5/19/2013Here is a rundown of festivals and activities taking place in the southeast quadrant of Ohio this summer:
Nelsonville Music Festival: May 30-June 2, multiple stages of music, on-site camping, kids activities, art vendors; Hocking College, Nelsonville (Athens County); $50-$300; 740-753-1924, www.nelsonvillefest.org
Washboard Music Festival: June 13-15, celebration of the washboard as a musical instrument, featuring several music acts, arts and crafts; downtown Logan (Hocking County); free; 740-603-2408, www.washboardmusicfestival.com
Poston Lake Bluegrass Festival: June 14-15, two days of regional and national bluegrass performers, camping; Guysville (Athens County); $25-$45; www.postonlakebluegrassfestival.blogspot.com
Red, White & Blues Festival: July 5, evening of blues, brews and barbecue; Lafayette Hotel, Marietta (Washington County); $5; www.mariettaohio.org
Lancaster Festival: July 18-27, city-wide celebration of the arts, featuring live music, an art walk and more; Lancaster (Fairfield County); admission varies; 740-687-4808, www.lancasterfestival.org
Boogie on the Bricks: July 20, 15 musical acts on two stages, craft brews, arts and crafts, food; Court Street, Athens (Athens County); free; www.boogieonthebricks.com
Parade of the Hills: Aug. 14-17, four days of live music, rides, games, nightly parades, Ohio State Fiddling Contest; Public Square, Nelsonville (Athens County); free; www.paradeofthehills.org
Ohio River Sternwheel Festival: Sept. 6-8, live entertainment, boat races, fireworks; Front and Greene Streets, Marietta (Washington County); free; 1-800-288-2577, www.ohioriversternwheelfestival.org
Ohio Pawpaw Festival: Sept. 13-15, celebration of the official native fruit of Ohio, featuring pawpaw food and products, live music, arts and crafts, exhibits and more; Albany (Athens County); www.ohiopawpawfest.com
Jackson Apple Festival: Sept. 17-21, live entertainment, rides, games, parades; Broadway Street, Jackson (Jackson County); free; 740-288-6714, www.jacksonapplefestival.com
OUTDOOR DRAMAS
‘THE LIVING WORD’
Description: 39th season for the religious drama about the life of Christ Location: 6010 College Hill Rd., Cambridge (Guernsey County)
Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays July 12 to Sept. 28; also Fantastic Fairytales (6 p.m. June 28), a children’s puppet show; Some Enchanted Evening (7:30 p.m. July 7-8, 14-15, 21-22), a Rodgers and Hammerstein musical revue; The Memory Man (7 p.m. Aug. 18), a one-man solo religious show
Admission: $18, or $15 for senior citizens, $5 to $7 for children 4 to 12 for The Living Word; admission varies for other shows
Seating capacity: 800
Running time: 21/2 hours; one hour (Fantastic Fairytales and The Memory Man); 2 hours (Some Enchanted Evening)
Information: 740-439-2761, www.livingworddrama.org
‘TRUMPET IN THE LAND’
Description: 44th season for the historical drama about the founding of Ohio’s first settlement
Location: Schoenbrunn Amphitheatre, New Philadelphia (Tuscarawas County)
Performances: various dates June 14 to Aug. 24; also The White Savage (various dates July 6 through Aug. 17); Les Miserables (July 27, Aug. 2, 8, 16); all shows 8:30 p.m.
Admission: $12 to $20, or $12 to $18 for senior citizens, $6 to $10 for children 12 and younger
Seating capacity: 1,279
Wheelchair access: yes
Running time: 21/2 hours
Information: 330-339-1132, www.trumpetintheland.com
OUTDOOR MUSIC
JAMBOREE IN THE HILLS
Description: An outdoor rain-or-shine event, the festival boasts some of the top names in country music.
Location: Off Rt. 40, Morristown (Belmont County)
Performances: July 18: Miranda Lambert, Dwight Yoakam, Chris Young; July 19: Luke Bryan, Thompson Square, Florida Georgia Line, Davisson Brothers Band; July 20: Toby Keith, Trace Adkins, Kip Moore, the Henningsens, Chris Janson, Jason Thomas; July 21: Neal McCoy, the Oak Ridge Boys, Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin
Parking: $20 daily (no overnights), with $25 daily VIP parking available. Camping pass ($200 to $220) does not include admission.
Tickets/information: $65 to $90 (one day), $130 to $140 (two days), $185 to $200 (three days), $215 to $235 (four days); 1-800-594-8499; www.jamboreeinthehills.com
LEGEND VALLEY
Description: The music and camping event near Buckeye Lake features veteran musicians as well as rising stars.
Location: 7585 Kindle Rd., Thornville (Perry County)
Performances: May 24-26: Dark Star Jubilee featuring Dark Star Orchestra, Mickey Hart Band, Yonder Mountain String Band, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, the Wailers, the New Orleans Suspects, Melvin Seals & JGB, the Werks, Greensky Bluegrass and more; July 18-21: All Good Festival featuring Furthur with Phil Lesh and Bob Weir, Pretty Lights, Primus, Yonder Mountain String Band, STS9, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, John Butler Trio, Keller Williams, Dark Star Orchestra, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Parking: free; RV camping, $50 to $275
Tickets/information: $119 to $285; 740-323-1485, 1-866-55-TICKETS, www.legendvalley.net, www.allgoodfestival.com, www.darkstarjubilee.com
MUSEUMS
ROSCOE VILLAGE
Description: The 1800s canal-era experience features hands-on activities and costumed interpreters.
Location: 600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton (Coshocton County)
Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; call for times of tours
Admission: free; a fee for some attractions
Parking: free
Information: 1-800-877-1830, 740-622-7644, www.roscoevillage.com
ZANESVILLE MUSEUM OF ART
Description: The museum boasts an extensive Ohio glass and pottery selection as well as works by Cezanne, Grandma Moses, Lautrec, Matisse, Picasso, Rembrandt and Rubens.
Location: 620 Military Rd., Zanesville (Muskingum County)
Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday
Admission: $6, or $4 for senior citizens 60 and older and children 10 to 18, free for children and younger and museum members
Parking: free
Special exhibits: “Seeking Harmony with Nature: Ceramic Sculpture by Denise Romecki,” clay sculptures (through June 8); “Superlatives II: Ohio Quilts,” competitive exhibit featuring quilts from Ohio textile artists (June 1 to Aug. 3); “Ohio Innovators in Clay,” 16 artists showcase pottery, tile and sculptures (June 15 to Aug. 31)
Information: 740-452-0741, www.zanesvilleart.org
ZOO
THE WILDS
Description: A 10,000-acre conservation center in southeast Ohio features rare and endangered animals living in natural, open-range habitats.
Location: 14000 International Rd., Cumberland (Guernsey County)
Big attractions: Giraffes, wild dogs, rhinos, zebras and cheetahs are just a few of the animals visitors can see during bus rides through the natural habitat. Zip lines, horseback riding and fishing tours are available at additional costs. Lodge, cabins and yurts available.
Open: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily May through September
Admission: Safari Transport tour in enclosed bus, at least 2 hours, $20, or $19 for senior citizens 60 and older, $15 for children 4 to 12, free for children younger than 3; open-Air Safari tour, 21/2 hours, $30, all ages; Wild Animal Encounter tour, for younger children, on open-air bus, $30, or $15 for children 4 to 12, free for children younger than 3; Wildside Tours, offered year-round, 21/2 hours, $125, reservations required.
Parking: $5
Information: 740-638-5030, www.thewilds.org