Hocking tourism weekend update Sept.7, 2012

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SATURDAY - Canoe for the Cure - 10am Races/noon Naturalist Guided Canoe Trip; Join Hocking Valley Canoe Livery in a fight against cancer! Help us promote awareness, support survivors, and raise money for the American Cancer Society. Make a difference while having fun in one of our canoe races or a naturalist-guided tour. 100% of the proceeds goes to the American Cancer Society!$35 per person; Hocking Valley Canoe Livery, 31251 Chieftain Dr, Logan; call 740-385-8685 to register.



TODAY - Hidden Hocking: Broken Rock Falls - 10am; Come and see something off the beaten path. Join us for a hike through Old Man's Cave to the little visited Broken Rock Falls and see what makes this place so special. Meet the Naturalist at the Naturalists' Cabin located behind the Old Man's Cave Visitor Center. Hocking Hills State Park, Old Man's Cave, State Route 664 S; call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE



FRIDAY - Scalawags & Renegades - 2pm; The Ohio Frontier was full of heroes and shady characters. Meet at the Shelter House at the Rock House to hike and explore our local history. Hocking Hills State Park, Rock House, State Route 374 (near St Rt 180); call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE



FRIDAY - Music in the Park; FINAL CONCERT OF 2012 - 7pm to 8:30pm; Summer concert series in its 20th season features thirteen weeks of live music at the gazebo in Worthington Park in Logan, every Friday evening from June through August. Bring lawn chairs as bench seating is limited. Food & beverages for sale in the park or bring your own picnic basket. No alcohol permitted. Portable restroom on site. Concerts generally occur rain or shine except in a severe storm. Concerts are free due to the generosity of local merchants, organizations and individual donors. Donations also accepted at the park to help fund the concerts. Persuaded Gospel Group will take the stage this week. (Bands subject to change without prior notice.) Worthington Park, Market & Main Streets in historic downtown Logan; call 740-603-0703 for more info. FREE



FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Live Music at the Millstone - 7pm; Friday enjoy the music of Charlie Tatman & Pete Blevins and Saturday, Michael Smith will take the stage. The Millstone BBQ is located at 12790 Grey St, Logan; call 740-385-5341 for more info.



FRIDAY - Historic Lantern Tour of Ash Cave - 8pm; The mystery of Ash Cave is special as far back as the last Ice Age and beyond. Join the naturalist in the parking lot area to explore Ash Cave by lantern light and learn about this special history first hand. We supply the lights; you supply the imagination. (Please, no pets at the lantern tour) Hocking Hills State Park, Ash Cave, State Route 56 (near St Rt 374); call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE



SATURDAY - Creatures of Rose Lake - 9am; Join the Naturalist at the Rose Lake dam to explore around Rose Lake in search of who might use the lake as their home. Hocking Hills State Park; call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE



SATURDAY - Canoe for the Cure - 10am Races/noon Naturalist Guided Canoe Trip; Join Hocking Valley Canoe Livery in a fight against cancer! Help us promote awareness, support survivors, and raise money for the American Cancer Society. Make a difference while having fun in one of our canoe races or a naturalist-guided tour. 100% of the proceeds goes to the American Cancer Society! $35 per person; Hocking Valley Canoe Livery, 31251 Chieftain Dr, Logan; call 740-385-8685 to register.



SATURDAY - Ohio Football Challenge - 10am to 4pm; Show your support and cast your vote - who's going to win: OSU or Cincinnati? Get $2.00 off regular canoe or kayak trips when you support your team by wearing team colors or memorabilia. The game will be on, so what are you waiting for? Hocking Hills Canoe Livery, 12789 State Route 664 S, Logan; call 740-385-0523 for reservations.



SATURDAY - Cameras and Critters - 2pm; Bring your camera and join the Naturalist on the Hock-Hocking Expedition Trail located behind the Park Naturalist Office for a chance to photograph some of our wilder residents "up close & personal." Hocking Hills State Park, Old Man's Cave, State Route 664 S; call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE



SATURDAY - Sweet Second Saturday - 5pm to 8pm; On the second Saturday of each month, we dress up the dining room and have live music & great dinner specials. You can even bring a bottle of wine, if you like. Come join us for a great Saturday night out! Reservations appreciated, but not required. The Ridge Inn, 16178 Pike St, Laurelville; 740-332-0300



SUNDAY - Fall Wine Tasting - 6pm to 9pm; Get together with a group of friends and come party the evening away with Inn Owner Terry Lingo, Chef Anthony and a selected wine expert. Bring all your questions and a hearty appetite. Our wine tasting will feature wines from California. Learn a little, drink a little and laugh a lot! Evening begins at 6:00pm with appetizers and your first pour. $75 per person; Inn and Spa at Cedar Falls, 21190 State Route 374; reservations required; call 800-653-2557



MONDAY, September 10th through SUNDAY, September 16th - Hocking County Fair; Enjoy entertainment and fun for the whole family. Packed with new and favorite events for the 2012 season -- truck & tractor pulls, gospel music, animal shows, entertainment by Buffo the Clown, demolition derbies, moto-cross and Tough Track competition. Weekly gate passes available. Free parking. Complete schedule on website; http://www.hockingcountyfair.com/events.php; Ticket information; http://www.hockingcountyfair.com/pages/Admission.php

Hocking County Fairgrounds are located at 100 N Homer Ave, Logan



TUESDAY, September 11th - Ladies Sunset Float - 6pm to 8:30pm; Paddle your canoe or kayak in the peaceful evening calm of the river at sunset. Share a story, look for wildlife or just relax in the comfortable company of women. Light refreshments and water provided. Reservations required. Meet at the livery at 6pm and be sure to bring a flashlight. $20 per person; Hocking Hills Canoe Livery, 12789 State Route 664 S, Logan; call 740-385-0523 for reservations.



TUESDAY, September 11th - Last Bike Night of 2012 at the Millstone BBQ - 6pm; Enjoy live entertainment, great food and good friends - even some you haven't met yet! Enjoy the music of local favorite rock band HB7. The Millstone BBQ, 12790 Grey St, Logan; 740-385-5341



TUESDAY, September 11th - Photography Group at the Bowen House - 7pm to 8pm; Hocking photography enthusiasts welcome visitors to join them for inspiration, encouragement & some shop talk! The Bowen House, 196 N Market Street; 740-385-0344; www.bowenhouse.org; FREE



THURSDAY, September 13th - Cedar Falls Stroll - 10am; Join the Hocking Hills State Park Naturalist to explore Cedar Falls and discover the unique natural and cultural history of this area of the park. Hocking Hills State Park, Cedar Falls, State Route 374; call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE



FRIDAY, September 14th through SUNDAY, September 16th - Ohio Pawpaw Festival; Friday 4pm to midnight / Saturday 10am to midnight / Sunday 9am to 4pm; Come join us in scenic Lake Snowden for our 10th Annual Pawpaw Festival - the biggest and best in the world! Join pawpaw fanatics from around the country at the peak of the season for a couple of days filled with everything pawpaw. $14 for weekend pass; $12 two day pass; $8 day pass; kids 12 and under free. Lake Snowden, Near Albany, about six miles west of Athens on US 50/SR 32; call 740-698-6060 for more info or visit http://www.ohiopawpawfest.com/



FRIDAY, September 14th through SUNDAY, September 16th - Thornville Backwoods Fest - Friday 10am to 6pm / Saturday 9am to 6pm / Sunday 9am to 5pm; The woods will be alive with one of Central Ohio's finest arts & crafts festivals. This Thornville tradition features more than 250 crafters from 6+ states. Bluegrass music, kettle-cooked food, and a pre-1840 encampment are some of the highlights held rain or shine. Charity auction Sat. at 1pm. Parking is free - campers & buses are welcome. Handicapped parking & restrooms are available. 15 miles north of Lancaster. $8 per person / Children 10 & under are free; Backwoods Fest grounds, 8572 Highpoint Rd, Thornville; call 740-246-4709 or visit http://www.thornvillebackwoodsfest.com/ for more info



FRIDAY, September 14th - Hocking's Wildlife - 11am; Join the Naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin behind Old Man's Cave Visitor Center to explore and take a closer look at some of our native residents. Naturalist will be available to explain and answer questions. Hocking Hills State Park, Old Man's Cave, State Route 664 S; call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE



SATURDAY, September 15th - Drive & Discover - 9am to 6pm; On the third Saturday of each month, take a scenic drive through the Hocking Hills while shopping for gifts and treasures such as handcrafted furniture, art glass, candles, quilts, wind chimes and more more! Enjoy artist demos and special discount at these unique shops. Start at the Honey Fork Fabrics, 19151 Goat Run-Honey Fork Rd, Logan; 740-385-6072; http://www.hockinghillsshopin.com/; FREE



SATURDAY, September 15th - Buckeye Football Saturdays - 10am to 4pm; Show your support and cast your vote - who's going to win: OSU or Cincinnati? Get $2.00 off regular canoe or kayak trips when you support your team by wearing team colors or memorabilia. The game will be on, so what are you waiting for? Hocking Hills Canoe Livery, 12789 State Route 664 S, Logan; call 740-385-0523 for reservations.



SATURDAY, September 15th - Art Market - A.L.P.A.C.A. - 10am to 1pm; The Athens Local Professional Artists and Craftsmen Association (A.L.P.A.C.A.) members will offer local art and crafts for sale at the Market on State, next to the Athens Farmers Market. Vendors will feature items such as glasswork, jewelry, ceramics, woodwork, fiber arts, handmade soap, crafts and children's clothing. Market on State, 1002 E State St, Athens; https://www.facebook.com/AthensALPACA



SATURDAY, September 15th - New Moon Glow Float - 7pm to 11pm; Paddle your canoe from sunset to darkness, lit only by the glimmering phosphorescent light of glow sticks reflecting on the water. End at the livery with a roaring bonfire and lively music meant for listening and dancing. BYOB. Reservations highly recommended. One glow stick provided. Meet at 7pm and be sure to bring your glowing bling. $40 per canoe for two people; Hocking Hills Canoe Livery, 12789 St Rt 664 S, Logan; call 740-385-0523 for reservations.



SUNDAY, September 16th - Cruise-In for Camp Oty'Okwa - 10am to 3pm; Music and raffles; prizes and 50/50; proceeds benefit camper sponsorships! $10 per car; The Olde Dutch Restaurant Parking Lot, 12791 St Rt 553 S, Logan; call 614-506-7267 for more info



SUNDAY, September 16th - Vinton County Air Show - 11am to 5pm; This is the 42nd Anniversary of our Air Show and it will be spectacular! We will have at least eight performers, Ohio University's DC-3, homebuilt experimental aircraft and ultra-lights on display. Hang gliders, parachute jumps and candy drop will also be featured. Barbequed chicken and other food and drinks will be available all day. We ask for a donation of $10/carload for parking. Vinton County Airport, 66285 Airport Rd, New Plymouth; call 740-357-0268 or visit http://www.vintoncountyairport.com/ for more info; FREE



SUNDAY, September 16th - Dream Catcher Workshop - 1pm to 5pm; Learn about Dream Catchers and their meaning with Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist John Finsel, then make your own! Reservations not required but appreciated; donations accepted; Bishop Educational Gardens, 13200 Little Cola Rd, Rockbridge; sponsored by Hocking Soil & Water Conservation District; 740-385-3016; FREE



ONGOING:



Now through September 29th - Hocking County Teacher's Exhibit; Art work created by the talented faculty of the Logan-Hocking School District will be on display until September 29th. Regular exhibit hours are Tuesdays through Fridays; 3pm to 6pm and Saturdays; 1pm to 3pm. The Bowen House, 196 N Market Street; 740-385-0344; www.bowenhouse.org; FREE



Now through September 9th - Appalachian Strings - Tuesdays through Saturdays 10am to 4pm; Sundays 1pm to 4pm; This exhibition at the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio is presented by PNC Arts Alive and curated by Thomas Queen. It will present an extensive collection of dulcimers, banjos, fiddles, guitars and mandolins, gathered from private and public collections across the United States. A series of outreach events will accompany the exhibition. Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, 145 E Main St, Lancaster; 740-681-1423 or http://www.decartsohio.org/ for more info.



SATURDAY, September 1st through September 29th - Hocking County Teacher's Exhibit; Art work created by the talented faculty of the Logan-Hocking School District will be on display until September 29th. Regular exhibit hours are Tuesdays through Fridays; 3pm to 6pm and Saturdays; 1pm to 3pm. The Bowen House, 196 N Market Street; 740-385-0344; www.bowenhouse.org; FREE



SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Train Rides with Historic Village Stop - noon & 2:30pm; Take a leisurely trip on a passenger train dating back to the 1920s. Hear about Hocking Valley history as you pass the remains of industries, canal locks and other historic landmarks. The noon trip to Haydenville covers 14 miles roundtrip and the 2:30 trip to Logan is 22 miles roundtrip. Both trains stop for 30 minutes at a pioneer log village (Robbins Crossing) before returning to the depot. $12 Adult; $10 Senior (60+); $9 Child (3-12) Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, 33 Canal St, Nelsonville; visit http://www.hvsry.org/ for tickets; call 800-967-7834 (messages only) or 740-753-9531 (weekends only)



Through 2012 - "Logan and Hocking County...A Timeline" New Exhibit at the Historical Society features several hundred years of the county's history condensed into four panels on display. The timeline includes Native Americans, the first settlers (1798), the Civil War, the Hocking Valley Railway, and more...up to the year 1917, when Logan celebrated its centennial. Winter Hours: Fridays 1pm to 4pm & Saturdays 11am to 5pm; Hocking County Historical Society 64 N. Culver St.(740) 385-6026 http://www.hockinghistory.com/



MONDAYS - Acrylic Painting Workshop - Join Artist Suzanne Hiser in painting flowers this 2 hour workshop on Mondays from 10am-12pm. She will work with you on drawing, shaping and shading techniques that will bring out the beauty of our seasonal flowers. Fee: $25; All supplies are provided and suitable for all ages. Contact Audrey Martin, 740-596-1913 to reserve your spot in the workshop



WEDNESDAYS - Yoga in the Hills - Blue Valley Massage & Traveling Spa - call 888-74-PEACE (747-3223) for location; $10 5pm to 6pm; This class is offered surrounded by the beauty of the Hocking Hills. Weather permitting classes are outside on our wonderful deck among the trees. This class is perfect for the beginner or those recovering from injuries. Groups are welcome! Call ahead for details - we may be having class, with our wonderful instructor, at a waterfall near you!



WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS THROUGH SUNDAYS - Beginner Bead Making Class - 11am, 1pm, 3pm & 5pm; (1 hour class) Beginner Bead Making Classes. Have fun learning to melt glass while making your own glass beads and charms for bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Everything is supplied that you need to make beautiful glass beads. Ages 14 and up. $25 per person; call for reservations and class times - 740-385-1384; Liquid Light Gallery, 18345 Krinn Unger Keck Rd, Logan



THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS - Stained Glass Workshop - 10am to noon; Learn basic copper foil stained glass techniques with Audrey Martin. Classes are two hours long and all supplies are provided. At the end of the class you will walk away with your completed project and the knowledge to dive into more sophisticated glass projects. Fee: $25; All supplies are provided. Contact Audrey Martin, 740-596-1913 to schedule your stained glass workshop. 63775 SR 56, Creola, Ohio 45622, just 3 miles east of Ash Cave at Scenic Way Gifts and Art Glass Studio. Call for additional days and times.



Every Wednesday & Saturday - Logan Farmer's Market - Wed 9am to 1pm; Sat 9am to noon - Find fresh produce & food, plus other agricultural-related products, support area farmers. The market will be open every Wednesday from 9-1 and Saturdays 9 to noon; located in the parking lot next to M&M Family Diner, 34 W Main St, Logan; call 740-385-5306 for more info.



Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday - Flea & Farmers' Market at Hocking Hills Market; US 33, Rockbridge



Every Saturday & Wednesday - Athens Farmers Market's - 10am to 1pm. Come meet the farmers and producers behind the local food movement. Look for vendors selling produce, meats, eggs, cheese, jarred products, baked goods and lots more. Location: Market on State, 1002 E State St , Athens; for more info call 740-593-6763 or visit http://www.athensfarmersmarket.org/



DAILY - Paul A. Johnson Pencil Sharpener Museum - Mon to Sat, 9am to 5pm; Sun 11am to 5pm; Rev. Paul Johnson began his collection over 20 years ago. His Pencil Sharpener Museum, previously located at his home, has been moved to the Welcome Center and is open daily. This amazing collection of over 3400 pencil sharpeners has been featured in national magazines and is reputed to be the largest collection in the United States. Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center, 13178 St. Rt. 664 S, Logan; 740-385-9706; FREE



DAILY (Mon - Sat) The Columbus Washboard Company Museum and Gift Shop - There is so much history from our company and building's past that we wish to share it with everyone. The tour will not only provide historical information, but will also include the opportunity to observe the manufacturing of washboards, and participate in making music with the washboard. The factory will operate daily, as usual, with our washboards being produced one at a time by hand. We are the only manufacturer of washboards remaining in the United States. Our gift shop features our washboards, memorabilia and new line of vintage soaps. The Museum is a WiFi hotspot and offers snacks and beverages, for a place to relax and take care of business. Tours will be offered Monday through Friday at 10:00am, noon, and 2:00pm; Saturdays at 11:30am and 1pm. Special arrangements will be made for large groups. Museum hours are Monday through Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm and Saturday 11am to 2pm. Tours are $4 which includes souvenir magnet. Columbus Washboard Factory, 14 Gallagher Ave, Logan; 740-380-3828



Member News:

The Hocking Hills Tourism Association Board of Trustees will meet Monday, September 17, 2012 at noon at the Welcome Center in Logan. All are welcome.

















Hocking Hills Tourism Association
13178 St. Rt. 664 S
Logan
OH
43138