FARMER'S MARKETS & FLEA MARKET
The Original Delaware Farmer's Market - May 21-October 29
Saturdays 9:00 am-Noon
Delaware County Fairgrounds (Under Grandstand), 236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware
Info: 740-747-2296
Downtown Delaware Farmer's Market - May 21-October 29
Wednesdays 3:00-6:00 pm; Saturdays 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Historic Downtown Delaware, N. Sandusky St., Delaware
Info: 740-362-6050 / www.mainstreetdelaware.org
Downtown Powell Farmer's Market - June 2-September 29
Thursdays 3:00-6:00 pm
City of Powell parking lot, 47 Hall St., Powell
Info: 614-396-3336 / www.visitpowell.com
Sunbury Farmer's Market - May 28-October 15
Saturdays 9:00 am-Noon
Sunbury Town Square
Info: 740-965-2860 / www.sunburybigwalnutchamber.com/news.htm
The Delaware County Community Market - Open year round
Mon.-Fri. 10:00 am-6:00 pm; Sat. 10:00 am-4:00 pm; Sun. Noon-4:00 pm
222 E. William St., Delaware
Info: 740-363-1126 / www.dccmc.com
Delaware Flea Market - April 3-October 30; No Market on September 11 & 18
Sundays 6:00 am-1:00 pm
Delaware County Fairgrounds, 236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware
Info: 740-816-0829
June 30, July 2, 3
Twin Rivers Horse Show
Delaware County Fairgrounds
236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware
Info: 740-362-3851 / 1-800-335-3247 / www.delawarecountyfair.com
July 1
First Friday - 6:00-9:00 pm "Chalk It Up!"
A regular event usually with a theme, special activities, and downtown storeowners remaining open until 9 pm.
Historic Downtown Delaware
Info: 740-362-6050 / www.mainstreetdelaware.org
July 4
Independence Day Flea Market - 7:00 am-5:00 pm (Parade 10 am; Fireworks 10 pm)
Sunbury Square
Admission: $1 adults/teens; children 10 & under are free
Info: 740-965-2860
July 4
Sunbury July 4th Parade - 10:00 pm "Proud of the Red, White and Blue"
Parade begins and ends at Big Walnut High School
Info: 740-965-4242 / www.sunburybigwalnutchamber.com
July 4
Delaware July 4th Parade - 3:00 pm; Fireworks - 10:00 pm
Parade begins at Delaware County Fairgrounds, through Historic Downtown Delaware and ends at Wilmer & Henry Streets.
Info: 740-971-5939 / www.delawareohio.net
July 4
Orange Township Independence Day Celebration
Four Mile Run - 9:00 am (Little Bear Golf Course)
Parade - 10:00 am (Parade begins at Glen Oak Elementary School, heads east on Orange Rd., then south on S. Old State and ends on Little Bear Loop)
Info: www.otba.net / Parade-614-565-6257
July 4
Ostrander July 4th Celebration - Parade-10:00 am; Fireworks-10:00 pm
Info: 740-666-3014
July 4
Central Ohio Symphony July 4th Concert - 7:30 pm (Free concert)
Bring your picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs and join the Symphony for this annual concert celebration. The concert will consist of all-American
music and features Tchaikovasky’s 1812 Overture.
Phillips Glen, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware
Info: 740-362-1799 / 1-888-999-2676 / www.centralohiosymphony.org
July 7
Powell Night Out - First Thursday - 5:00-8:00 pm
Experience an evening in downtown Powell with entertainment for the whole family, delicious dining options, undeniably unique shops and gift galleries. Shop Powell late!
Info: www.visitpowell.com
July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11
Concerts in the Park - 7:00-8:30 pm
Bring your picnic baskets, lawn chairs and blankets, and enjoy six free concerts in the park!
7th - Z-Sharp Big Band
14th - Marquis 66 (50's, 60's, and 70's rock)
21st - Slick Andrews and the 3C Drifters (country and rockabilly)
28th - Lone Raven (Celtic music)
4th - Zen Band (Motown favorites)
11th - Moonbats (British classic rock)
Gallant Woods Preserve
2151 Buttermilk Hill Rd., Delaware
Info: 740-524-8600 / www.preservationparks.com
July 7-10
Mid-Ohio Classic Horse Show
Delaware County Fairgrounds
236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware
Info: 740-362-3851 / 1-800-335-3247 / www.delawarecountyfair.com
July 8, 15, 22, August 12
JazZoo Concert Series - 8:00-10:00 pm
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and the Jazz Arts Group are teaming up again to heat-up your summer nights with some cool jazz during the JazZoo Concert Series at the Water's Edge Events Park. All concerts feature Artistic Director Bryon Stipling and the Columbus Jazz Orchestra. Seating opens at 6:30 pm with the concert at 8:00 pm for all concerts.
8th - "Red, White & Blues"
15th - "Broadway Meets Hollywood" with special guest Bethany Moore
22nd - "Christmas in July" with special guest Helen Welch
12th - "Elvis, The Beatles and Beyond"
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell
Ticket Info: 614-645-3570 / www.columbuszoo.org
July 9, 10
Summer Harvest Festival - Delaware County Antique Farm Machinery Association
Sat. 10:00 am-6:00 pm; Sun. 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Event for the whole family down on the farm. We will be harvesting wheat from the field right down to making flour in our grist mill. Demonstrations will consist of grain binder, reaper, shock building, loose hay to hay mow, threshing, stationary baler, horse-powered hay press, horse-powered thresher, grist mill, broom-making, blacksmith, and more.
Ottawa Bota Farm, 7585 Taway Rd., Radnor
Info: 740-494-4243 / calvininc.com
July 9, 16, 23
Celebration of the Sun! at Perkins Observatory - 4:00 pm
During early summer, when the sun sets too late to schedule eveing progreams, Perkins will instead host late-afternoon activities to celebrate, talk about, and observe with special telescope our incredible “day star,” the sun.
3199 Columbus Pike (Rt. 23 S.), Delaware
Tickets: 740-363-1257 / www.perkins-observatory.org
July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28, September 4
Harmony in the Park - 7:00-8:00 pm
10th-Buckeye Valley Alumni Band
17th-Trombones Plus
24th-Razzamatazz and Jazz
31st-Ice Cream Social; 5 pm White Lily Chapel Gospel Singers, Olentangy Men's Chorus, Scioto Ridge Boys Quartet
7th-Rusty Strings
14th-Worthington Concert Band
21st-Ohio Heartland Chapter of Sweet Adelines, Int'l., The Marionaires
28th-Knot Fibbin'
4th-Art's Jazz Group
City Park Gazebo at the corner of Park Ave.and Washington St., Delaware
In case of rain, the performances will be held inside at the Willis Auditorium, 74 W. William St., Delaware
Info: 740-362-9375 / 740-369-8184 / www.ohioheartlandsings.com
July 10-August 6
Exhibit: "2010 Ohio Watercolor Society Travel Exhibition:
Mon.-Fri. 9:00 am-5:00 pm; Sat. 10:00 am-2:00 pm
The Arts Castle is pleased to be the bookend exhibit to this annual juried show by the members of prestigious Ohio Watercolor Society. Featured are award winners David Neil Mack (Gold), Frederick C. Graff (Silver), and Linda Nye (Bronze), as well as local artisits Suzanne Accetta, Zdenka Bartz, Robert Bruce, James DeVore, Morris Meyer, Fran Mangino, Charles Rowland, Glora Woods, and Dennis Zimmerman.
The Arts Castle
190 W. Winter St., Delaware
Info: 740-369-2787 / www.artscastle.org
July 14
New Vistas in Astronomy - 8:00 pm "Capturing Light with Glass: The Art of the Telescope" by Barbara Ryden
This mini-course in astronomy will allow you to learn about the latest discoveries by astronomers and, on a clear night, to observe a variety of celestial objects with the 32-inch Schottland reflecting telescope. This lecture series is geared toward a more adult audience.
Perkins Observatory, 3199 Columbus Pike (Rt. 23 S.), Delaware
Tickets: 740-363-1257 / www.perkins-observatory.org
July TBA
Shawnee Hills Annual Dam Jam - 5:00 pm-Midnight
Glick Rd. & Bogey Inn, Shawnee Hills
Info: www.shawneehillschamber.org
July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12
Dive-In Movies at Zoombezi Bay - 9:00 pm
Relax by (or in) the Wild Tides Wave Pool and watch family favorite films in this unique venue! A Zoombezi Bay admission ticket or season pass is required and can be purchased online.
15th-Shrek
22nd-National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
29th-Despicable Me
5th-Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
12th-Back to the Future
Zoombezi Bay, 3550 W. Powell Rd., Powell
Info: 614-724-3600 / www.zoombezibay.com
July 16
Gardening and Arts Festival - 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Celebrating Art in the Garden! Dozens of local artists, craftsmen and musicians welcome guests throughout this uniquely natural nursery setting. Native and unusual plants are
available for sale along with the work of our many fine artists. Mellow music, great gourmet food, and free gardening workshops to give you guidance in the art of gardening
are offered throughout the day. This is a special festival you don't want to miss!
Scioto Gardens, 3351State Route 37 West, Delaware
Info: 740-363-8264
July 16, 17
KidZFest - 10:00 am-7:00 pm
Jungle Jack’s Landing comes alive with activity stations, entertainment, characters, keeper talks and more!
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell
Info: 1-800-MONKEYS / www.columbuszoo.org
July 22-24
Showtime Horse Show Series - Equus Now Classic
Delaware County Fairgrounds, 236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware
Info: 740-362-3851 / 1-800-335-3247 / www.delawarecountyfair.com
July 23
Blast from the Past Cruise-In - 10:00 am-9:00 pm
Come cruise at the annual car, truck and motorcycle show. The cruise-in features music, entertainment, and cruising.
Downtown Delaware (Central Ave. to Harrison St.)
Info: 740-363-4350 / 740-272-2944
July 29
Go Wild for the Arts - 5:30-9:00 pm
GO WILD during one of the most enchanted and inspiring events saluting the Arts and Animals to ever take place at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium's Water's Edge Events Park. Art Reception begins at 5:30 pm followed by a concert at 7:00 pm featuring Opera Columbus, "Best of Gilbert and Sullivan."
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell
Info: 614-724-3745 / www.columbuszoo.org
July 29
Evening Program at Perkins Observatory - 9:00 pm
Program content varies based on sky conditions. A pogram may include a planetarium-style show (on a flat screen), tours of the Observatory, and/or observing with the 32-inch Schottland Telescope and other telescopes, weather permitting.
3199 Columbus Pike (Rt. 23 S.), Delaware
Info: 740-363-1257 / www.perkins-observatory.org
July 29-31
New Vocations - Charity Horse Show
Delaware County Fairgrounds, 236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware
Info: 740-362-3851 / 1-800-335-3247 / www.delewarecountyfair.com
July 31
Downtown Powell Street Market - 9:00 am-5:00 pm (Rain or Shine)
A fun family shopping experience with over 120 vendors lining the streets of downtown Powell with antiques, collectibles, arts/crafts, handmades, plants/produe,
great edibles and much more.
Historic Downtown Powell, 47 Hall St., Powell
Info: 614- 396-3336 / www. visitpowell.com
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