Through July 9
Exhibit: Delaware Artist Guild 2010 All-Member Exhibit
Mon.-Fri. 9:00 am-5:00 pm; Sat. 10:00 am-2:00 pm
The Delaware Arts Guild is Delaware County's fast-growing local artists' organization, with over fifty artist members of diverse disciplines. The Arts Castle welcomes the opportunity to showcase the Guild's artwork from the past year.
The Arts Castle, 190 W. Winter St., Delaware
Info: 740-369-2787 / www.artscastle.org
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
July 1, 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, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5
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!
1st-Toll-House Trio (Dixieland Jazz)
8th-Lone Raven (Celtic & World Music)
15th-Clear Run (Bluegrass & Folk)
22nd-Moonbats (British Classic Rock)
29th Faux Frenchmen (Gypsy Jazz)
5th-Gemini (Oldies, Classic Rock & Country)
Gallant Woods Preserve
2151 Buttermilk Hill Rd., Delaware
Info: 740-524-8600 / www.preservationparks.com
July 2
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
July 4
Delaware July 4th Parade - 3:00 pm "Independence Grows in Delaware" (Fireworks - 10:00 pm)
(P.I.N. Food Drive - Items will be collected along parade route.)
Delaware County Fairgrounds to corner of Henry & Wilmer Streets
Info: 740-971-5939 / 740-363-1613
July 4
Central Ohio Symphony July 4th Concert - 8:00 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.
Philips Glen, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware
Info: 740-362-1799 / 1-888-999-2676 / www.centralohiosymphony.org
July 4, 11, 18, 25
Delaware Flea Market - 6:00 am-1:00 pm
Delaware County Fairgrounds, 236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware
Info: 740-816-0829
July 5
Independence Day Flea Market - 7:00 am-5:00 pm (Parade 10:00 am)
Sunbury Square; $1 adults/teens; children 10 & under are free
Info: 740-965-2860
July 5
Ostrander July 4th Celebration
Parade-10:00 am; Fireworks-10:00 pm
Info: 740-666-3014
July 9
Go Wild! For Opera
Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, 4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell
Info: 1-800-MONKEYS / www.columbuszoo.org
July 9, 10, 11
Mid-Ohio Classic Horse Show
Delaware County Fairgrounds
236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware
Info: 740-362-3851 / 1-800-335-3247 / www.delawarecountyfair.com
July 10
Family Farm Chores - 9:30-11 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
$10/family (Advance registration required)
Info: 740-363-2548 / www.StratfordEcologicalCenter.org
July 10, 11
Summer Harvest Festival - Delaware County Antique Farm Machinery Association
Sat. 11:00 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 10, 17, 24
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 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, September 5
Harmony in the Park - 7:00-8:00 pm
11th - Buckeye Valley Alumni Band
18th - Trombones Plus
25th - Razzamatazz and Jazz
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
July 15
New Vistas in Astronomy - 8:00 pm "How to Make a Planet" by David Ennis
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
July 16
Shawnee Hills Annual Dam Jam - 5:00 pm-Midnight
Glick Rd. & Bogey Inn, Shawnee Hills
Info: www.shawneehillschamber.org
July 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13
Dive-In Movies at Zoombezi Bay - 9 pm
Relax by (or in!) the Wild Tides Wave Pool and watch family favorite films in this unique venue! All movies start at 9:00 pm but come early for special pre-show activities. A Zoombezi Bay admission ticket or season pass id required.
16th – SpongeBob Short Film Festival (Special appearances by SpongeBob and Patrick)
23rd – Elf (Special appearances by Santa and Rudolph’s Cousins Tinsel and Candy Cane)
30th – Dr.Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Tinsel and Candy Cane return)
6th – Surf’s UP (Special appearances by penguins from the Zoo)
13th – Rugrats Go Wild (Special appearances by Chuckie, Angelica and Tommy)
Zoombezi Bay at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 3550 West Powell Rd., Powell
Info: (614) 724-3600 / www.zoombezibay.com
July 16, 23 & August 6, 13
JazZoo - 8:00 pm (Seating opens at 6:30 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 Stripling and the Columbus Jazz Orchestra.
Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, 4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell
Ticket Info: 1-800-MONKEYS / www.columbuszoo.org
July 17
Genoa Trail Festival - 8:30 am-4:00 pm
1K Kid's Fun Run-8:30 am; 5K Run/Walk-9:00 am; Badges, Bikes & Cars Cruise-In-Noon-3:00 pm; Dog Show Contest-11:00 am; Pilates in the park, bouncys, balloon art, entertainment, kid's activities, artisans, crafts, farmer's market, flea market, exhibits, silent auction, demonstrations, and local food establishments.
McNamara Park
7049 Big Walnut Rd., Galena
Info: 614-895-1126 / www.genoatwp.com
July 17
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 17
AGA Summer Skate Park Series
Mingo Skate Park
500 E. Lincoln Ave., Delaware
Info: 248-622-3696 / www.aganation.com
July 17, 18
KidZFest - 10 am-6 pm
New to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, this event will be packed full of fun and entertainment for kids of all ages. Jungle Jack’s Landing plays host to kid friendly activities for the young and the young at heart. SpongeBob and Patrick will be on hand too! You won’t want to miss this mid-summer celebration!
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell
Info: 1-800-MONKEYS / www.columbuszoo.org
July 18-August 21
Exhibit: Eye of the Camera, Eye of the Needle: 3 Artisits Re-Visualize our World
Mon.-Fri. 9:00 am-5:00 pm; Sat. 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Kris Hyland Kolb and Richard Kolb, photographers and graphic artists, and Mary Weiler Williams, quilter and fiber artist, have been creating award-winning art for many years in central Ohio. Each artist will have individual new work displayed, but in an exciting new twist, these three artists have inspired each other to create collaborative pieces as well. The imagery is inspired primarily by local environs; landscapes, architecture, portraits, and abstracts.
The Arts Castle, 190 W. Winter St., Delaware
Info: 740-369-2787 / www.artscastle.org
July 23, 24, 25
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 24
Blast from the Past Cruise-In - 10:00 am-10:00 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 / 740-369-9781
July 25
Historic 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
July 30
Evening Program at Perkins Observatory - 9:00 pm
Program content varies based on sky conditions. A pogram may include a planetarium 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
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