Horse Progress Days Returns in July
Horse Progress Days is returning to the Mt. Hope Auction grounds on July 4 and 5. This will be the 21st happening of the annual event, which is hosted by different towns in the eastern U.S.
Horse Progress Days provides manufacturers of horse-drawn farming equipment with a chance to showcase different technical designs and equipment in actual field conditions with work horses. It is also a great value to those who farm with horses or are considering starting.
For non-farmers, the event is a wonderful chance to see many varieties of work horses up close. This is also a rare opportunity to watch Amish farmers practice their trade.
Throughout both days will be field demonstrations. For the family, a play area for kids will be available, and plenty of snacks and drinks will be for sale. In the evening a presentation of horse breeds will take place at 6 p.m. on Friday and 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Admission is $10, and children 12 and younger are free. A full schedule for Horse Progress Days is available here. More information about the event can be found at www.horseprogressdays.com.
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Berlin Art Festival & Pooch Parade
On Saturday, June 28, visit Amish Country for a chance to enjoy the finer things in life: art and dogs. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Berlin will be lined with wonderful local artwork and canines with plenty of personality for the Berlin Art Festival and Pooch Parade.
The Pooch Parade starts at 3 p.m., with registration beginning at 2 p.m. Awards will be given out to dogs in the categories of best dressed, biggest dog, smallest dog, owner/dog look alike and biggest “ham.” Visitors are welcome to bring their dogs to march in the parade or just join in the fun.
The event also includes a craft show, live music, kids’ activities and representatives from the Humane Society and Pilot Dogs.
The event is sponsored by The Berlin Lions Club and Mainstreet Merchants and all proceeds benefit the Berlin Lions Club Park Project and the Holmes County Humane Society.
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Wendell August Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Artisan Demonstration
Wendell August will be holding an artisan demonstration and celebrating their 20th anniversary in Holmes County on Saturday, June 14, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Attendees will have the chance to purchase Wendell August antiques and to meet some of Wendell August’s most skilled artisans.
Two of Wendell August’s master die engravers will be providing demonstrations, and a representative from the company’s jewelry line will also be available for questions. Artisans in attendance include Lori Smith and Peggy Cooper. Smith repurposes wool sweaters and other wool items to create one-of-a-kind warm mittens that are available in a large variety of colors. She vends at craft shows across Ohio. Cooper has been making purses for about five years in a variety of colors and fabrics. About 85% of the fabrics she uses are repurposed clothing.
The event will be held at the store in Berlin at 7007 County Road 672. Wendell August Forge, America’s oldest and largest forge, has been producing hand-wrought ornamental metalware and elegant giftware in aluminum and other metals since 1923. For more information about Wendell August or the event, visit www.wendellaugust.com.
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Old Becomes New at Walnut Creek’s Vintage Fair
Turn rubbish into riches at the very first Walnut Creek Vintage Fair on Saturday, July 5.
The fair will include vendors selling retro or vintage items including old bicycles, furniture, quilts, textiles and more. All items will be ready for upcycle, reclaim, restore or reuse.
This first annual event will be 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., next to Walnut Creek Furniture at 3473 State Route 39.
For more information about the event, click here or call Ruby at 330-893-3383.
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Celebrate the Fourth with an Amish Country BOOM!
If you haven’t visited Millersburg's Thunder Over Holmes County for fireworks and fun, this will be a great year to go. Throughout the day on July 5, there will be family activities, great food and live music, all leading up to the fireworks show.
Visit Historic Downtown Millersburg’s website or Facebook page for the latest schedule and information about this event!
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Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables
Produce in season at many local produce stands and markets this month:
Fruits: Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
Vegetables: Pole beans, snap beans, beets, broccoli, leafy lettuce, green onions, peas, summer squash, zucchini, hot peppers, sweet peppers, endive and escarole
Herbs: cilantro, dill (seed), parsley
Produce Tip: Ever see red stains in your raspberry packages? These are sometimes hard to avoid, but they are evidence of berries that have been damaged. Look for raspberries that are large and uniform in color. Avoid any that are dirty or moldy.
For more information on what’s in season, check out Our Ohio’s website here.
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Free to do: Live Music Every Friday in Amish Country
Do you enjoy live music, good shopping and some excellent home-style food? If so, Friday evenings in Berlin are just for you.
Music on the Square is back for the summer, every Friday at 7 p.m. The performances are scheduled through September 26, weather permitting. Bands include local and regional musical groups specializing in gospel, rock, bluegrass, country and western. Upcoming performances include:
June 6 - 39 West
June 13 - Small Town Roots
June 20 - Servant's Heart
June 27 - Stockdale Brothers
July 4 - Holmes County Bluegrass
July 11 - Orie Conley & The Guitar Banjo Band
July 18 - John Schmid
July 25 - Daughters of Grace
The events are free and open to the public. A complete schedule of events is available here.
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