THURSDAY, September 18
Catherine MacLellan
Stuart’s Opera House, 46 Public Square, Nelsonville, 8 – 10:30 p.m.
Stuart’s welcomes Canadian songwriter Catherine MacLellan for a special backstage show! Catherine performed a few great sets at the 2013 Nelsonville Music Festival, and now she will play an intimate show at Stuart’s Opera House. MacLellan’s star has long been rising in North America. Voted Critics Favourite New Discovery by Penguin Eggs Magazine in 2008, her last record Water In The Ground reached out to expand her already loyal fan base as she toured in support of legendary artists including Bruce Cockburn in the United States and Steve Forbert in the UK. Her newest album, 2011′s Silhouette captures her best qualities effortlessly-stitching together elegantly woven songs with her memorable blend of heartfelt and powerfully introspective lyrics and catchy melodies. COST: $15 – $18.
Jackson County Apple Festival
Main Street, Jackson, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Come to Jackson to experience all things APPLE. Bags of Apples, Jugs of Cider and Apple Butter made on the midway set the scene. Homemade apple butter, apple pies and candy apples are featured. The final parade is Saturday at 7:45 p.m. It’s a street fair with rides, displays, games, contests, food and free entertainment. Items of interest: car show, quilt show, band competition, sporting events and crafts show. Call 740-286-1339 for more information.
FRIDAY, September 19
Jackson County Apple Festival
Main Street, Jackson, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Come to Jackson to experience all things APPLE. Bags of Apples, Jugs of Cider and Apple Butter made on the midway set the scene. Homemade apple butter, apple pies and candy apples are featured. The final parade is Saturday at 7:45 p.m. It’s a street fair with rides, displays, games, contests, food and free entertainment. Items of interest: car show, quilt show, band competition, sporting events and crafts show. Call 740-286-1339 for more information.
Thornville Backwoods Fest
8572 Highpoint Road, Thornville, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The woods will be alive with one of Central Ohio’s finest arts & crafts festivals. This Thornville tradition features more than 250 crafters from six-plus states. Bluegrass music, kettle-cooked food, and a pre-840 encampment are some of the highlights held rain or shine. Charity auction Sat. at 1 p.m. Parking is free – campers & buses are welcome. Handicapped parking & restrooms are available. 15 miles north of Lancaster. Call 740-246-4709 for more information; COST: $9 per person / children 10 & under are free.
Hocking Hills Music Park Opening Night
Hocking Hills Music Park, 15122 State Route 664 South, Logan, 12 noon – 12 midnight
Come out a day early to set up camp for Saturday’s concert. We’ll open at noon to allow you to settle in. Enjoy free music and mechanical bull rides beginning at 5 p.m. Call 614-245-8267 or e-mail info.edwardsrealty@gmail.com for more information.
Live Music at the Millstone
Millstone BBQ Restaurant, 12790 Grey Street, Logan, 6 – 9 p.m.
Micah Kesserling will perform. Call 740-385-5341 for more information.
Mountain Heritage Campout
Tar Hollow State Park, 297 East Main Street, Logan
Friday evening storytelling, caramel apples, Saturday crafters, children’s games, horse shoe pitch, black power shoot, cross cut saw competition, pie baking contest, hog roast, cloggers, hay rides and square dancing. Sunday Morning scavenger hunt and watermelon seed spitting contest. Call 740-985-4372 for more information; FREE
SATURDAY, September 20
Hocking Hills Indian Run
Hocking Hills State Park, 20160 St. Rt. 664 South, Logan, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
5K, 10K, 20K, 40K and 60K races beginning at the Hocking Hills State Park Dining Lodge, with the trail winding through vast wooded areas of the State Park and Hocking State Forest, crossing streams, deep gorges, shimmering waterfalls, lush forests and country roads, leading uphill and down. 60k begins at 7 a.m., followed by the 40k at 8 a.m.; other races have individual starts between 9 and 11 a.m. Call 740-385-2750 for more information; COST: $35.
Digital Photography Boot Camp
Camp Oty’Okwa, 24799 Purcell Road, South Bloomingville, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
This course is ideal for beginners and those who want to take better photos with their digital cameras. Class led by two internationally-published nature photographers, Jerry & Barb Jividen. Class includes instruction and outdoor field session. COST: $129 per person.
Thornville Backwoods Fest
8572 Highpoint Road, Thornville, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The woods will be alive with one of Central Ohio’s finest arts & crafts festivals. This Thornville tradition features more than 250 crafters from six-plus 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. Call 740-246-4709 for more information; COST: $9 per person / children 10 & under are free.
Jackson County Apple Festival
Main Street, Jackson, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Come to Jackson to experience all things APPLE. Bags of Apples, Jugs of Cider and Apple Butter made on the midway set the scene. Homemade apple butter, apple pies and candy apples are featured. The final parade is Saturday at 7:45 p.m. It’s a street fair with rides, displays, games, contests, food and free entertainment. Items of interest: car show, quilt show, band competition, sporting events and crafts show. Call 740-286-1339 for more information.
Pure Prairie League at Hocking Hills Music Park
Hocking Hills Music Park, 15122 State Route 664 South, Logan, Doors open at 12 noon
Hocking Hills Music Park presents live music – Pure Prairie League with special guests McGuffey Lane and Jonalee White. Camping is available on site with FREE live music the evening prior. Email info.edwardsrealty@gmail.com or call 614-245-8267 for more information. COST: $20.
Saturday Night Concert on the Patio
Psalm 121 Discount Books & Gifts, 110 E. Main Street, Logan, 6 p.m.
Concert on the Patio featuring Christian performing artists Heartsong. Concerts occur rain or shine on the patio or in the bookstore/community room. Call 740-385-0056 for more information; FREE.
Live Music at the Millstone
Millstone BBQ Restaurant, 12790 Grey Street, Logan, 6 – 9 p.m.
Tenessa and Dave Acoustic will perform. Call 740-385-5341 for more information.
Bed, Bath & Boudoir…
Ohio Glass Museum, 124 West Main Street, Lancaster, 7 – 9 p.m.
Ohio Glass Museum presents Bed, Bath & Boudoir… Glass items from the collections of friends of the museum and our own archives. We will have several fantastic displays of vintage glass loans from private collections here in Ohio. We believe you will be surprised what pieces the collectors have amassed over the years! Refreshments, Glass blowing demonstration and visiting the Gift Shop will be available during the evening. The event is sponsored by Art & Betty Wallace. Call 740-687-0101 for more information. COST: $10 donation.
Mountain Heritage Campout
Tar Hollow State Park, 297 East Main Street, Logan
Friday evening storytelling, caramel apples, Saturday crafters, children’s games, horse shoe pitch, black power shoot, cross cut saw competition, pie baking contest, hog roast, cloggers, hay rides and square dancing. Sunday Morning scavenger hunt and watermelon seed spitting contest. Call 740-985-4372 for more information; FREE
AMA 2014 Nutcracker 200
Kaeppner’s Woods, 34070 Sutton Road, Logan
The 2014 AMA Nutcracker 200, presented by Buckeye Dualsporters and Ohio Motorized Trails Association is returning to Southern Ohio! The event will once again be held at Kaeppner’s Woods and will feature a weekend of camping, hog roast, and of course great riding with access to some private land. COST: $50 – 90.
SUNDAY, September 21
Golf for Kid’s Sake, Athens County Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Riverside Golf Course, Mason, W. Va.. 8:30 a.m. shotgun start
Fifth Annual Golf Scramble & Silent Auction. Entry fee includes greens fee, cart, lunch, beverages and snacks. Email director@bbbsathens.org or call 740-797-0037 for more information. COST: $240 per team/$60 per person.
Thornville Backwoods Fest
8572 Highpoint Road, Thornville, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The woods will be alive with one of Central Ohio’s finest arts & crafts festivals. This Thornville tradition features more than 250 crafters from six-plus 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. Call 740-246-4709 for more information; COST: $9 per person / children 10 & under are free.
Vinton County Air Show
Vinton Co. Airport, 66285 Airport Rd., New Plymouth, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
This is the 44th 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. Call 740-357-0268 for more information.
AMA 2014 Nutcracker 200
Kaeppner’s Woods, 34070 Sutton Road, Logan
The 2014 AMA Nutcracker 200, presented by Buckeye Dualsporters and Ohio Motorized Trails Association is returning to Southern Ohio! The event will once again be held at Kaeppner’s Woods and will feature a weekend of camping, hog roast, and of course great riding with access to some private land. COST: $50 – 90.
Mountain Heritage Campout
Tar Hollow State Park, 297 East Main Street, Logan
Friday evening storytelling, caramel apples, Saturday crafters, children’s games, horse shoe pitch, black power shoot, cross cut saw competition, pie baking contest, hog roast, cloggers, hay rides and square dancing. Sunday Morning scavenger hunt and watermelon seed spitting contest. Call 740-985-4372 for more information; FREE
-Events listed are from the Hocking Hills Tourism Association, explorehockinghills.com