Jul 1-Geauga
- (9:00 am - 6:00 pm) - Sunrise Farm's Pick Your Own Strawberries
- (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm) - Shutterbugs Camera Club
July 2-10 - Lake Co: “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
Rabbit Run Theater, 5648 West Chapel Road, Madison.
This blockbuster musical featuring the music of the award winning duo, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, tells the Biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors. Vindictive brothers, a conniving woman, jail time and wild dreams make for sensational entertainment for everyone.
Hours: (8pm curtain)
Admission: Charge $17 adult; $15 senior/student
Contact: Box Office: 440-428-7092; Group Sales: 440-428-5913 – www.rabbitrunonline.org
Jul 2-4 - Geauga: 37th Annual Mesopotamia Ox Roast
State Routes 534 & 87, Mesopotamia
Fri & Sat -- 10 AM-8 PM; Sun -- 10 AM -6 PM
Antiques & flea market with over 160 dealers. Live entertainment daily. Famous roast beef sandwiches, fries & beverages served daily.
Free 440.693.4602 or email OxRoast@MespoFire.com • www.MespoFire.com
Jul 3-Geauga: Harvest Moon Bluegrass Band in Concert
(7:00 pm - 8:30 pm) - More information here.
Jul 4 - Trumbull Co: WD Packard Concert Band & Fireworks
Packard Music Hall, Warren
Outdoor concert with fireworks celebrating Independence Day courtesy of the Packard Trust.
7 PM Free 330.841.2691 • www.WDPackardBand.com
Jul 5 - 9 - Geauga: Pioneer School
(10:00 am - 3:00 pm) - More information here.
July 10-11 - Lake Co: Ice Cream Weekend
Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland.
Celebrate National Ice Cream Month. Try your hand at making ice cream and discover dairy cows that produce milk and cream. Find out where your favorite ice cream flavor comes from, enjoy an old fashioned ice cream social and participate in a cow-milking contest, old fashioned games, crafts and more. We’ll even show you how to make hay while the sun shines. Join the Fun!
Hours: (9am-5pm)
Admission: Charge $ Call for info
Contact: 440-256-2122 or 800-366-3276 – www.lakemetroparks.com
July 13, 27 - Lake Co: Broken Wheel Square Dance Club – Summer Square Dance
Community of Christ Church, 9017 Chillicothe Road (Route 306), Kirtland
Casual summer square dance with round dancing for anyone who has taken lessons in Modern Western Style Square Dance.
Hours: (7-9:30pm)
Admission: $5 No charge observers
Contact: 440-285-8477 – 440-255-4179 – www.squaredancing.com/bws
Jul 14-Geauga: “Iris Folding” Art Card Workshop
(6:30 pm - 8:30 pm) - More information here.
July 16-17, 23-24, 30-31 - Meadville Community Theatre: Footloose
One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn't prepared for are rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to excercise the control over the town's youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend's rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren's reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. To the rockin' rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated top 40 score (the soundtrack albun reached number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 15 million copies!) and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musica, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.
More Information: Call 814-333-1773 or visit www.mctbackstage.com
Jul 17-Geauga
July 17 - Lake Co: 19th Annual Willoughby Artsfest
Historic Downtown Willoughby, Erie Street, Willoughby. Featuring over 125 artists, entertainment and food, this show welcomes over 10,000 people from a 50 mile radius. Artsfest, you won’t want to miss it!
Hours: (10am-5pm)
Admission: No charge
Contact: 440-942-1632 – www.willoughbyareachamber.com
Jul 17 – Trumbull Co: Annual Historical Day
Commons, North Bloomfield 9 AM-5 PM
Antique tractor & classic car & truck show. Amish Wedding Dinner in United Methodist Church basement. Chinese auction, games & entertainment.
Free 440.685.4758 • www.NorthBloomfieldOhio.Homestead.com
Jul 18 – Trumbull Co: Garden Tour
Trumbull County Agriculture & Family Education Center, Cortland 7-8:30 PM
Volunteers from the Trumbull County Master Gardeners program provide guided tours of the outdoor Floriculture Gardens & the new children’s garden Sunplace Special.
Free 330.638.6783 • www.Trumbull.OSU.edu
Jul 22-Geauga: Maple Town Tune Traders Jam Session
(7:00 pm - 9:00 pm) - More information here.
Jul 22-25 – Trumbull Co.: 21st Annual Packard Car Show - “Packard: The Glory Days”
National Packard Museum, Warren Thurs-Sat – 10 AM-5 PM; Sun – 9 AM-5 PM
Cruise through this annual car show which features the luxurious designs & state-of-the-art engineering of the Packard Automobile. How-to demonstrations; exhibits; music & food available for purchase. Packard Band plays at Noon & 8 PM Saturday. All-Makes Cruise-In Sunday.
$ 330.394.1899 • www.PackardMuseum.org
Jul 23-24 - Geauga: Christmas In July Celebration
(12:00 am) - More information here.
Jul 24-Geauga: Ceramic Tile Painting Workshop
(10:00 am - 3:00 pm) - More information here.
Jul 25 – Trumbull Co.: WD Packard Concert Band
Packard Music Hall, Warren 7 PM
Outdoor concert courtesy of the Packard Trust.
Free 330.841.2691 • www.WDPackardBand.com
July 24 - Lake Co.: Pet Day
Debonné Vineyards, 7743 Doty Road, Madison.
Bring your favorite pet for judging at 4:30pm. All pets must register when they enter the grounds and entry forms will be available at the bar this day. Categories include: cutest pet; ugliest pet; most unique pet; best attired pet; most wine-ish pet; and best pet trick. Gift certificates and trophies will be awarded to the winners. All animals must be leashed or caged. You are responsible for your pet’s actions.
Hours: (Noon-8pm)
Admission: No charge
Contact: 440-466-3485 – www.debonne.com
July 25 - Lake Co: Wildlife Festival & Woodcarvers Show
Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland.
Celebrate wildlife with this free family fun event. Discover the wildlife of yesterday and today and the challenges they face. Activities include live animals, a “Call of the Wild” contest, costumed critters, crafts and temporary tattoos for the children. Discover the art and artistry displayed by members of the Western Reserve Woodcarvers Guild. This indoor show highlights the many different styles and techniques of woodcarving and features sculptures ranging from miniatures to life size. Ride on miniature trains provided by the Lake Shore Live Steamers 1-3pm, weather permitting.
Hours: (9am-5pm)
Admission: No charge
Contact: 440-256-1404 – www.lakemetroparks.com
July 24-25 - Pymatuning State Park: Pymatuning Pioneer & Arts Festival
Encampments, Indian groups, food vendors, craft vendors, music and various demonstrations dating back to the pioneer era.
More Information: Call 724-932-3142
Jul 29-31 – Trumbull Co: Farmington Festival
Village Park, Farmington
Thurs – 6-10:30 PM; Fri – 6-11 PM; Sat – 9 AM-11 PM
Horse & pony pulls. Amish pie auction. Small engine tractor pulls. Parade. Musical entertainment; games including bingo & raffles; midway concessions; & food available for purchase.
Free 330.889.3024
Jul 30-Geauga
- (10:00 am - 5:00 pm) - Antique Power Show
- (10:00 am - 9:00 pm) - The Back-to-School & Fall Preview Sale
- (7:00 pm - 11:00 pm) - WINEY-MARGARITA PARTY - 7/30