Calender Of Events:

2008 Hocking Hills State Park Events

September 5, 2008
Friday Night Lights Speed Circuit
Horse speed show including running poles and barrels. Timed events from small fry kids to adult fast-paced events. Come join us for some fun and excitement!
Cost: $3.00 per person Location: Spotted Horse Ranch 17325 Deffenbaugh Rd. Laurelville, OH 43135 Time: 7:30pm More Details: (740) 332-7433
September 6, 2008
Late Night Logan
Downtown merchants, restaurants, art and entertainment venues stay open for the evening on the first Saturday of each month. A great mix of eclectic music performances, art exhibits, adventures in good eating and great shopping specials makes for an enjoyable evening in a friendly, small town.
Cost: Free Location: Logan's original town center Main Street & surrounding neighborhood Logan, OH 43138 Time: 5:00pm - 11:00pm More Details: (740) 385-1555
September 8-13, 2008
Hocking County Fair
You'll enjoy entertainment and fun for the whole family. You'll find arts, crafts, lots of exhibits, rides, music, food, and really nice people! We'll be looking for you!
Cost: Admission Location: Hocking Co. Fairgrounds Homer Road off Front Street Logan, OH 43138 Time: Varies More Details: Nancy Vermillion (740) 385-4059
September 13, 2008
Celtic Day
New Straitsville shares its Welsh, Irish, English, and Scottish heritage in an outdoor festival. Dancers, bagpipers, storytellers, and Celtic musicians enliven the grounds of the New Straitsville History Group's Robinson's Cave and Dunkle Building grounds. The small town atmosphere, historic location, and good food make the second Saturday of September a relaxing and enjoyable time for the family.
Cost: Free Location: Hubert Dunkle Building Robinsons Cave Grounds New Straitsville, OH 43766 Time: 12:00pm - 5:00pm More Details: (866) 394-3011
September 20, 2008
Hocking Hills Indian Run
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.
Cost: Free Location: Hocking Hills State Park Dining Lodge 20160 St. Rt. 664 S Logan, OH 43138 Time: 7:00am for 60K, 8:00am for 40K, Individual Races start between 9:00am - 11:00am More Details: (740) 385-2750
September 21, 2008
Vinton County Airshow
The Vinton County Airport hosts the largest free airshow in Ohio. Day includes plane rides, acrobatic flyers, remote control flying and all sorts of fun in the sky. Parking donations are accepted.
Cost: Free Location: Vinton Co. Airport 66285 Airport Rd. New Plymouth, OH 45654 Time: 12:00pm - 6:00pm More Details: (740) 357-0268
September 26, 2008
Final Fridays - Harvest Days
Enjoy a hayride around Nelsonville's Historic Square Arts District as you shop the harvest of 20 art venues featuring one-of-a-kind art, ceramic pottery & sculpture, quality yarns & natural fibers, quilting fabric & supplies, contemporary art, hand-crafted soaps, art & craft classes, hand made paper, photography, art supplies, fine crafts, folk art, antiques, chocolate, blown glass, stained glass, silver jewelry, international art, fine art paintings, gourmet coffee & treats, gelato, fine dining, concerts and more!
Cost: Free Location: The Historic Square Arts District in Nelsonville, Ohio 45764 Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm More Details: (740) 753-1011
October 4, 2008
Late Night Logan
Downtown merchants, restaurants, art and entertainment venues stay open for the evening on the first Saturday of each month. A great mix of eclectic music performances, art exhibits, adventures in good eating and great shopping specials makes for an enjoyable evening in a friendly, small town.
Cost: Free Location: Logan's original town center Main Street & surrounding neighborhood Logan, OH 43138 Time: 5:00pm - 11:00pm More Details: (740) 385-1555
October 11, 2008
Apple Butter Fellowship
Come enjoy the beautiful outdoors as we make our famous apple butter, soups, delicious fried walleye and more, all over the open fire. We’ll be pitchin' horseshoes, singing, hiking, watching movies, eating and much more. It’ll be a great day of fellowship here at Inn the Woods. We guarantee you won’t leave hungry!
Cost: Adults: $10; Children 16 & under are free Location: Inn the Woods Campground 17250 Campbell Rd. Nelsonville, OH 45764 Time: 7:00am - 10:00pm More Details: (740) 753-0500
October 15-18, 2008
Circleville Pumpkin Show
"Greatest Free Show on Earth!" A celebration of pumpkins and autumn. Pumpkin food, contests, crafts, amusement rides and daily parades.
Cost: Free Location: Downtown Circleville Court and Main Circleville, OH 43113 Time: Varies More Details: (740) 474-7000
October 18, 2008
Grandma Gatewood's Fall Colors Hike
Bring along a cool drink and celebrate the season's colors. Meet with the naturalist at the Old Man's Cave Visitor Center for a strenuous hike that spans roughly 6 miles of the Grandma Gatewood trail. We will be traversing the section that runs from Old Man's Cave to Cedar Falls and back while enjoying the scenic beauty and cultural personality. This hike does include several hills and steps and is not recommended for the easily winded individual. (Approx. 3 to 4 hours.)
Cost: Free Location: Old Man's Cave Visitor Center St. Rt. 664 S Logan, OH 43138 Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm or 5:00pm More Details: (740) 385-6841
October 21 & 22, 2008
Fall Color Tour - Photography Workshop
These are hands on personal attention one on one workshops, where there is fun in learning. Limited space.
Cost: $69 Location: The Old Bears Den Nature Photography Center 16961 Harble-Griffith Rd. Logan, OH 43138 Time: 5 hr. Photography Workshop More Details: (740) 380-2039
October 25, 2008
Rural Ohio Appalachia Revisited (ROAR) Day
Celebrate Appalachian culture through crafts, music, food and fun. Celebrate Appalachian Halloween at the Nature Center. Hayrides, S'mores and more!
Cost: Free Location: Shelterhouse, Nature Center & Hope School 27331 St. Rt. 278 McArthur, OH 45651 Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm More Details: (740) 596-3030
October 31, 2008
Final Fridays - Halloween on the Square
Annual costume contest on the historic stage of Stuart's Opera House in addition to 20 art openings, shows and venues in the Nelsonville Historic Square Arts District. Costume contest starts at 8 p.m. Free! Cash prizes!
Cost: Free Location: The Historic Square Arts District in Nelsonville, Ohio 45764 Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm More Details: (740) 753-1011
October 31-November 1, 2008
Haunted Hocking Weekend at Hocking Hills State Park
Join with the Haunted Hocking "HIT" team as they search for the unexplained at Ash Cave. Try your hand at pumpkin decorating. Registered campers and cabin guests can enjoy a hayride, a family fun spooky movie, site judging and trick or treat at the campsites. Regular cabin and camping fee apply.
Cost: Free Location: Hocking Hills State Park St. Rt. 664 S Logan, OH 43138 Time: Varies More Details: (740) 385-6841
November 1, 2008
Late Night Logan
Downtown merchants, restaurants, art and entertainment venues stay open for the evening on the first Saturday of each month. A great mix of eclectic music performances, art exhibits, adventures in good eating and great shopping specials makes for an enjoyable evening in a friendly, small town.
Cost: Free Location: Logan's original town center Main Street & surrounding neighborhood Logan, OH 43138 Time: 5:00pm - 11:00pm More Details: (740) 385-1555
November 22, 2008
Signs of Winter Photography Workshop
Come join renowned Hocking Hills photographer Eric Hoffman, who offers a full range of educational services to help change the way you see the world around you, with your camera. We work with each person or group to customize a workshop program designed to meet specific needs and goals.
Cost: $145 Location: The Old Bear's Den Center 16961 Harble-Griffith Rd. Logan, OH 43138 Time: 8 hr. Photography Workshop More Details: (740) 380-2039
November 28, 2008
Final Fridays - Holiday Shopping Alternative
Stop in the Historic Square Arts District in Nelsonville to finish shopping, with unique one-of-a-kind gifts of handmade art that can't be found at the malls. Enjoy a community art event while making shopping dollars count for more!
Cost: Free Location: The Historic Square Arts District in Nelsonville, Ohio 45764 Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm More Details: (740) 753-1011
November 29, 2008
Logan Santa Parade
2008 Logan Santa Parade, "Christmas on Main Street," will have floats, marching bands, horses, and other local entries for a festive occasion. Bundle up and gather along Main Street to watch for Santa, who arrives at the end of the parade.
Cost: Free Location: Main Street, Logan, OH 43138 Time: Varies More Details: (740) 385-6836
December 1-31, 2008
Holiday Trail of Lights at Lake Hope State Park
Hike through the forest to view our 100,000+ light display, including animated scenes, decorated trees and landscape lighting. Extra activities on weekends. Start at the Nature Center.
Cost: Free Location: Lake Hope State Park Nature Center 27331 St. Rt. 278 McArthur, OH 45651 Time: 5:30pm - 10:30pm More Details: (740) 596-3030
December 6, 2008
Christmas Extravaganza
Enjoy complimentary holiday refreshments. Browse through displays filled with thousands of Christmas gift ideas. Crafts, antiques, gifts and collectibles. Great prices throughout the store.
Cost: Free Location: Artisan Mall 703 W. Hunter Street Logan, OH 43138 Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm More Details: (740) 385-1118
December 6, 2008
Late Night Logan
Downtown merchants, restaurants, art and entertainment venues stay open for the evening on the first Saturday of each month. A great mix of eclectic music performances, art exhibits, adventures in good eating and great shopping specials makes for an enjoyable evening in a friendly, small town.
Cost: Free Location: Logan's original town center Main Street & surrounding neighborhood Logan, OH 43138 Time: 5:00pm - 11:00pm More Details: (740) 385-1555
December 13, 2008
Christmas in Ash Cave
Step away from the hectic holiday season and come bundled for the weather while enjoying a lighted stroll back to Ash Cave. Once you arrive at the cave, warm with refreshments by an open fire. Listen to or join with our carolers, have the kids visit with an old fashioned Santa or help to decorate our Christmas tree for wildlife.
Cost: Free Location: Ash Cave Parking Lot St. Rt. 56 Hocking County Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm More Details: (740) 385-6841

 

 



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