Renowned Amish Country Artist P. Buckley Moss Visits Sept. 11-13
The Berlin Creek Gallery will be hosting one of the most well-known American artists to depict Amish life, P. Buckley Moss. On Sept. 12 and 13 at an artist show and signing event, Moss will sign her works from noon to 5 p.m. both days.
Fans of Moss can also register to join her at several special cultural events. On Thursday, Sept. 11, you can join Moss for a meal in an authentic Amish home. The cost for this event is $26.
On Friday evening, Moss will be touring Behalt at the Amish and Mennonite Heritage Center. Following the tour will be dinner at the Berlin Farmstead Restaurant. Tickets for the tour and dinner are $36.
Reservations for both events are available by calling 330-893-2686. The Berlin Creek Gallery is located at 5042 SR 39 in Berlin.
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Fall Festival Round Up
Gather the whole family and celebrate fall in Amish Country with these fun and mostly free fall festivals during September and October.
Dutch Valley Fall Festival, Sept. 12 and 13
Location: Dutch Valley Complex in Sugarcreek (Directions here)
This event is free and will include food samples, carriage rides, craft vendors, live entertainment, kids’ activities and an animal exhibit from The Farm at Walnut Creek.
Winesburg Fall Gathering, Sept. 20
Location: Winesburg (Directions here)
Enjoy food, music and craft vendors throughout the village. An annual auction of Amish goods starts at 3:00 p.m.
Ohio Swiss Festival, Sept. 26 and 27
Location: Downtown Sugarcreek (Directions here)
The Ohio Swiss Festival provides two full days of entertainment and events, including a performance from the Garaway Marching Band, Steinstossen, wine tasting, cheese sampling and vendors. On Saturday, the annual 5K run and the grand parade will be held.
Holmes County Antique Festival, October 4 and 5
Location: Downtown Millersburg (Directions here)
Enjoy markets and demonstrations on the Square, entertainment and food. A 5K race, classic car show and grand parade will also be held.
Oktoberfest, October 4
Location: Heini’s Gourmet Market (Directions here)
Come sample great wines and beer from Ohio and around the world. Bratwurst, German potato salad, sauerkraut, reubens and authentic Bavarian Pretzels will also be served.
Charm Days, October 10 and 11
Location: Village of Charm (Directions here)
Bring the whole family to this two day event which includes a bake sale, flea market, yard sales, old-fashioned chili and pies. Merchants will also be offering discounts, specials and a grand prize drawing.
Fall Festival at the Farm at Walnut Creek, October 11, 13
Location: The Farm at Walnut Creek (Directions here)
This two day event will include food, fall decorations, horseshoeing, broom making, pumpkin slingshot, straw castle, scavenger hunt, corn box, sheep shearing, spinning and horse drawn wagon rides.
Apple Butter Stirrin’ Festival, October 17- 19
Location: Historic Roscoe Village in Coshocton (Directions here)
The Apple Butter Stirrin’ Festival includes contests, apple butter samples, horse-drawn canal boat rides, an activity room, a kids’ area and demonstrations in candle making, hat making, jewelry making and more. Admission is $5 for ages 12 and older.
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The Buzz from Amish Country
The new Carlisle Country Inn in Berlin is open! Operated by Dutchman Hospitality, this lovely 7-room inn (the former Lamplight Inn) is within walking distance of shops on Berlin's Main Street and close to the Berlin Farmstead Restaurant. Reservations may be made by calling 855-400-2275 or online at www.carlisleinns.com.
Tickets are on sale now for Coblentz Chocolates’ 8th Annual Chocolate Tasting Event, on Friday, Sept. 12, 6:30-8:30. Indulge yourself in chocolate-making, chocolate sampling, candy tasting and fine coffee. Tickets are $15 and available in the store, at 800-338-9341 or online at www.coblentzchocolates.com.
Bzzzz, “Honeycombs for Honey Bees”: the Inn at Honey Run in Millersburg is donating honey bee kits for stays booked in September in the hotel’s earth-sheltered honeycomb rooms. Kits, donated through a nonprofit organization, help families in developing nations raise bees, improving crops and providing income from honey. Call 330-674-0011 or visit www.innathoneyrun.com for reservations.
The Berlin Grande Hotel has received an Expedia Insiders' Select Award, given to the best hotels in the Expedia global marketplace, a testament to the hotel’s commitment to excellence. Berlin Grande is one of only 650 winners worldwide. In nearly two million reviews, Expedia customers said the hotel consistently gave superior service, an exceptional guest experience and value.
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Spend Three Days Surrounded by Quilting at the Amish Country Quilt Show
The 13th Annual Amish Country Quilt Show will be held Sept. 11-13 at the Buckeye Event Center in Dalton.
Quilting classes at the event include:
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Quilt First, Color Later
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Being Creative with Tsukineko Inks
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Celtic Ink Work Designs
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Applique for Cheaters
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Photo Transfer
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Ink Work Doodle
Classes are $30 each and taught by husband and wife quilt makers, Bobbie & Joel Bergquist, who visit around 35 quilting shows per year. Registration for all classes is available here.
There will also be over 200 quilts on display, supplies and tools for purchase, a quilt raffle, a quilt contest and a chance to watch or join in a traditional Amish quilting bee.
Daily admission is $7 per person and parking is free. For more information, visit the show’s website.
For directions to the Buckeye Event Center, click here.
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Let the Leaf Peeping Commence!
By the end of the month Holmes County, will be filled with gorgeous and glowing fall colors. Leaves typically start to change colors in late September and peak in mid- to late-October.
Maple trees range from yellows to intense reds and oranges; oaks are generally a rusty red color and tulip or poplar trees are known for their bright yellow fall foliage.
There are several great foliage drives in Holmes County. Along the western part of the county, by Mohican State Park, State Route 3 north to Loudonville offers glorious views of untouched park land. Or take State Route 39 to the east from Loudonville to Sugarcreek for a drive that goes through the hills of Amish Country.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will post a weekly fall leaves update starting Oct. 1.
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The Farm Celebrates the Birth of a Baby Grevy's Zebra
On August 15, a male Grevy's zebra foal was born at The Farm at Walnut Creek.
The Grevy's zebra is the largest of all zebras, and its body stripes are the narrowest. Grevy’s zebras can grow up to 10 feet long weighing over 1,000 pounds.
Grevy's zebras are one of more than 750 domestic and exotic animals at The Farm at Walnut Creek. To include The Farm in your next visit to Amish Country, go to The Farm’s website or use the official Amish Country website.
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H.I.T.C.H.: A New Self-driving Amish Country Tour Booklet
Are you ready to explore the back roads of Amish Country? H.I.T.C.H.—Helping Individual Travelers Connect with Holmes County—is a new publication from one of Amish Country’s premier tour guides, Amish Heartland Tours.
H.I.T.C.H.is an 84-page guide that highlights Amish Country’s villages with driving instructions from destination to destination. Included are sample menu items from regional restaurants and wineries. The booklet also has suggestions for Sunday activities.
To order H.I.T.C.H., call 330-893-3248 or visit H.I.T.C.H. online. The publication costs $12.50 with postage.
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September: Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables
Produce in season at many local produce stands and markets this month:
Fruits: Apples, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries.
Vegetables: Carrots, cauliflower, corn, kale, onions, pumpkins, spinach.
Herbs: Cilantro, parsley.
Tip: When shopping for broccoli, leaves and stems of heads should be dark green with compact buds. Yellow flowers or very rough bumpy heads may indicate that the broccoli is old and tough.
For more information on what’s in season, check out Our Ohio’s website here.
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