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Through September 30
Downtown Powell Farmer's Market - Thurs. 3:00-6:00 pm
City of Powell parking lot, 47 Hall St.
Info: 614-396-3336 / www.visitpowell.com
Through end of October
The Original Delaware Farmer's Market - Sat. 9:00 am-Noon
Delaware County Fairgrounds, (Liberty St. entrance, under Grandstand)
236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware
Info: 740-524-3562
Through October
Downtown Delaware Farmer's Market - Wed. 3:00-6:00 pm; Sat. 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Historic Downtown Delaware, N. Sandusky St.
Info: 740-362-6050 / www.mainstreetdelaware.org
Through October 16
Sunbury Farmer's Market - Sat. 9:00 am-Noon
Sunbury Town Square
Info: 740-965-2860
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Delaware Flea Market - 6:00 am-1:00 pm
Delaware County Fairgrounds
236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware
Info: 740-816-0829
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, September 5
Harmony in the Park - 7:00-8:00 pm
1st-Ice Cream Social; 5 pm Andrew Shaw and Company; 6 pm Side by Side; 7 pm Art's Jazz Group
8th-Bob Ford and the Ragamuffins
15th-Cross Connection
22nd-Worthington Concert Band
29th-Ohio Heartland Chapter of Sweet Adelines, Int'l. and Olentangy Men's Chorus
5th-Loosely Strung
City Park Gazebo at the corner of Park Ave.and Washington St., Delaware
(In case of rain, concerts will be held at Willis Auditorium, 74 W. William St., Delaware)
Info: 740-362-9375 / 740-369-8184 August 5
Concerts in the Park - 7:00-8:30 pm
Bring your picnic baskets, lawn chairs and blankets, and enjoy a free concert in the park!
Gemini (Oldies, Classic Rock & Country)
Gallant Woods Preserve
2151 Buttermilk Hill Rd., Delaware
Info: 740-524-8600 / www.preservationparks.com
August 5, 6, 7
Ashley Corn Show - 5:00-11:00 pm
Downtown Ashley
Info: 740-747-3533
August 6
First Friday - Shops open late!
Event features kid-friendly crafts/games and extended shopping and gallery-hopping opportunities.
Historic Downtown Delaware
Info: 740-362-6050 / www.mainstreetdelaware.org
August 6, 13
JazZoo - 8:00 pm
Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, 4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell
Ticket Info: 1-800-MONKEYS / www.columbuszoo.org
August 6, 13, 20, 27
Perkins Observatory - Evening Program - 9:00 pm
Program content varies based on sky conditions, but may include a planetarium show, Observatory tours, and star gazing with the 32-inch Schottland Telescope.
3199 Columbus Pike (Rt. 23 S.), Delaware
Tickets: 740 363 1257 / www.perkins-observatory.org
August 7
Annual Adult Triathlon (ages 13 and older) - 7:30 am
This "mini" triathlon is a popular endurance test for beginners as well as advanced athletes. The event begins with a 500-meter swim or 10 laps (1 lap is down and back) followed by an 8-mile bike ride and ends with a 3-mile run. The triathlon is open to males and females age 13 and older.
Mingo Park, 500 E. Lincoln Ave., Delaware
Registration: 740-203-1450
August 7
Street Dance - 7:30-10:30 pm
Delaware State Park (Campground parking lot)
5202 US 23 North, Delaware
Info: 740-548-4631
August 8-14
Hartford Independent Fair
Hartford Fairgrounds
14028 Fairgrounds Rd., Croton
Info: 740-893-4881 / www.hartfordfair.com
August 12
New Vistas in Astronomy - 8:00 pm - "Do We Know What the Sun is Made Up Of?" by Anil Pradhan
This lecture series is geared toward a more adult audience. It is a “mini-course” in astronomy, in which OSU and OWU professors discuss their current research
and any new findings in their area of expertise!
Perkins Observatory
3199 Columbus Pike (Rt. 23 S.), Delaware
Tickets: 740-363-1257 / www.perkins-observatory.org
August 14
Annual Youth Tiathlon (5-12 year olds) - 9:00 pm
Test your fitness against kids your age. This mini-triathlon for 5-12 year olds consists of a 50-yard swim or 1 lap (down and back), a two-mile bike ride, and a half-mile run.
Mingo Park
500 E. Lincoln Ave., Delaware
Info: 740 -203-1450
August 14
Family Farm Chores - 9:30-11:00 am
Each morning, the farm family cares for the livestock, checking on their well-being, feeding grain and hay, filling waterers, gathering and washing eggs, and milking the goats. Become a part of the family one morning a month as you take your turn helping with morning animal chores. Dress for dirt.
Stratford Ecological Center
3083 Liberty Rd., Delaware
Info: 740-363-2548 / www.StratfordEcologicalCenter.org
August 14
Teddy Bear Safari - 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell
Info: 1-800-MONKEYS / www.columbuszoo.org
August 14
Grossfest - 1:00 pm
Investigate bugs, fish, trash & more.
Alum Creek State Park Amphitheater
3615 South Old State Rd., Delaware
Info: 740-548-4631
August 14
Jeff's Jam Music Festival - 4 pm-Midnight
Downtown Delaware
August 14, 15
Ohio Dressage Society - Down Center Line
Delaware County Fairgrounds, 236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware
Info: 740-362-3851 / 1-800-335-3247 / www.delawarecountyfair.com
August 15
Cruize-In & Pig Out - 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Downtown Historic Powell
Info: 614-436-2000 / www.visitpowell.com
August 20, 21, 22
Rolling Acres Fall & Christmas Craft Show
Fri. 2:00-8:30 pm; Sat. & Sun. 9:30 am-4:30 pm
Fall is in the air when 165 crafters will offer all kinds of crafts for sale. Children's play area, straw tunnel, Pete the farm spider, and the fall train. Entertainment, homemade ice cream, kettle corn and country fixins. Show held inside and out. Climb aboard the hayride or enjoy the car show on Friday night.
Delaware County Fairgrounds, 236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware
Info: 740-815-3192 / www.rollingacresfarm.com
August 21
Ohio Polo Classic - Gates open at noon
Learn about this grand old sport and experience the fun of the half time ritual bringing the spectators on the field to stomp divots.
Cashman's Field (across from Jed's Rental)
US Highway 42, Delaware
Info: 740-972-0416 / www.OhioPoloClassic.com
August 27
Brew at the Zoo - (Adult only event)
Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell
Info: 1-800-MONKEYS / www.columbuszoo.org
August 28
Galena Summer Fest 2010 - 11:00 am-11:00 pm
A community celebration of the best of "Live" jazz & blues music, artisans, craft and business vendors, our very own "Bier Garten," a variety of delicious food, youth events and activities all day in our very own "Kid Zone," and all the wonderful libations you can enjoy on a sunny afternoon in Galena, Ohio. Annual Summer Festival supported entirely by the community for the community. Come celebrate with us--there is a little something for everyone!
Village of Galena Town Square
Info: 740-803-0956
August 29
Preservation Parks' Green-Wise Fair - 1-5 pm
Discover easy ways to reduce, reuse, recycle and renew! Includes displays and vendors showcasing green-living. Kids activities; concessions. Free admission.
Deer Haven Preserve
4183 Liberty Rd., Delaware
Info: 740-524-8600 / www.preservationparks.com
August 30, 31
Blooded Horse Sale
Delaware County Fairgrounds
236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware
Info: 740-362-3851 / www.bloodedhorse.com |