With Yoctangee Park a busy place for the summer, join Kevin Coleman on a walking tour of some of its history. Meet at the gazebo to walk past and learn about the sulphur well under it, the eagles on the bandstand, the park lake and its outlet through a stone arch, the throwaway glass bottles […]
The Bird and Nature Club will welcome Levi and Rebecca Miller to talk about their experience hiking over 2,600 miles over a space of months along the Pacific Crest Trail. The event will be held at OUC at Bennett Hall room 110.
This summer, we'll be making some fun memories at the library with our Summer Music Series. Each week, through July 13, we'll host a different musician or band in the shelter house at the Northside Branch Library, 550 Buckeye St., Chillicothe. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy the show! Each performance starts […]
Mark your calendar for July 1st, 2nd, & 3rd 2022 . The Ross County Agricultural Society in conjunction with Mid Ohio Jeepers Organization presents the 5th annual Ohio Jeep Fest. For more information contact Keith Diehl (740)253-2328 [email protected] or Barry Haubeil (740)703-5778 [email protected]
Come join us for Mid Season Championship night with BULLRING DIRT RACING on Saturday JULY 2ND for the Salute to the RED WHITE & BLUE PEPSI MID-SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP ON THE 1/4 MILE BULL RING with Three Wide DTR UMP MODIFIEDS $500 to win $120 to Start with 18 cars, Clays Performance Construction SPORT Mods $400 […]
If you want to watch the Chillicothe fireworks from Carlisle Hill...how about learning about the hill? And the curious, cantankerous, canted steps that meander up it? As well as the bedrock that slips under it, the working-class neighborhood on it that has been largely erased, the scenic Victorian and Art & Crafts homes atop it, […]
Join us on Sunday, July 3, at 2:00 PM, to celebrate Independence Day the way they did two centuries ago as you are transported back in time to experience the holiday like it was celebrated in the early 1800s. This event will take place at the picnic pavilion and there is no charge to attend. […]
A workshop explaining cursive handwriting with demonstrations and hands-on lessons using quill pens and ink. Also a discussion of how ink was made by gathering natural ingredients. Workshop will be on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the classroom at the Visitor Center. Admission is free and for more information please email [email protected] […]
9:00 am Old Methodist Cemetery, located on Anderson Ave. A memorial put on by the Frankfort Historical Society. 10:30 am Bike Parade starting at the Frankfort Post Office, 32 N Main St, Frankfort, OH 11:00 am Fish Fry at the Frankfort Presbyterian Church, 52 W Springfield St, Frankfort, OH
Food trucks, hot dogs, drinks, bounce houses, vendors, touch a truck and much more. Hosted at Bolmer Field in Yoctangee Park.
Join us downtown for Wing Fest! Music by Kenny Valentine Band. Currently on the menu are The Pour House, Kroger, Longhorn Steakhouse, Tumbleweed Tex-Mex Grill, 50 West, Dickey's BBQ, and Taesty's Food Truck. Bring your friends and have an awesome time! All proceeds from the event go back into our community.
Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh is once again in search of honey. Along the way, he meets his pals Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit, and Owl, but soon discovers that Christopher Robin has been captured by the Backson! As they prepare for a rescue operation, the animals learn about teamwork, friendship, and […]
Registration opens at 8:00am at the Bolmer Field Shelter (next to the Pool House) in Yoctangee Park. Same-day registration closes at 8:45am. Pre-registration available online- deadline THursday, July 7th (t-shirt orders must be in by Friday, July 1st in order to receive t-shirt on race day). Online Registration What is Special Santa? Special Santa is […]
The First Baptist Church is celebrating their 198th Anniversary and would like to invite you to their Community Day event. On Saturday, July 9th from 11am-4pm, on the church grounds, located at 65 W. 4th Street is where the celebration will take place. There will be craft, product, service and food vendors along with a […]
The Hoggard Trail in Ross County's Buzzard's Roost Preserve has both natural and historical scenery. In the forest are remnants of 200 years of human alterations: a public road, house ruins, mico-quarries, pine plantations, a graveyard...and periwinkle, which does not plant itself. Join Kevin Coleman 2 to 4pm Saturday, July 9th, and 9 to 11am […]
Grammy Award-winning drummer, educator and Chillicothe, Ohio native Paul Francis has extensive experience working with some of the world’s greatest musicians. He is featured on the Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett album and subsequent PBS special “Cheek to Cheek”, and toured extensively with the duo to support that recording. Paul has also recorded and/or performed with Stevie Wonder, Jose Feliciano, Jon Faddis, David […]
Although Thomas and Eleanor Worthington raised their ten children at Adena, only five of these children are buried here in Ross County. Join Mary Anne Brown, Worthington family historian, for a verbal tour of the final resting places of all ten of the children, some far from the Adena home of their youth.
The Rendezvous offers something for everyone. There will be displays of model railroads in several scales, collectibles and memorabilia, and a chance to share stories with those who worked for the rail roads as well as those who are still involved in this vital transportation industry. There will be a Quilt show, rail exhibits and […]
Lewis & Clark Family Circus is coming to a town near you! SHOWTIMES: July 16 - 7:00pm July 17 - 3:30pm 90 minutes of circus fun for the whole family! Don't miss out -lewisclarkcircus.com TICKET PRICES: Adult + free child (online) - $20 Adult (at the door) - $25 Child (online) - $5 Child (at […]
Join Tom Ortman in the herb garden on Sunday, July 17 at 2pm. Here you will learn how herbs are planted, learn how to take care of herbs, as well as learn about which herbs are best when cooking. Admission is free and for more information please call (740)-772-1500 or email [email protected].
The Hoggard Trail in Ross County's Buzzard's Roost Preserve has both natural and historical scenery. In the forest are remnants of 200 years of human alterations: a public road, house ruins, mico-quarries, pine plantations, a graveyard...and periwinkle, which does not plant itself. For those who missed my offering of a historical and geological tour of […]
Come to Prohibition Legendary Bourbon Bar this Friday, July 22, 2022, from 7 pm-11 pm for a fun throwback 90's R&B event! We will have DJ Lynch from LM Entertainment with us! Prohibition Legendary Bourbon Bar is located inside The Postmark at 105 S. Paint Street, downtown Chillicothe at the corner of 5th. The bar […]
Tuesday, July 19 | 6 pm to 8 pm Summer Tiki Mixology Class Do you Tiki? The classic style and culture of Tiki is bright, bold, and entertaining. Its roots begin during the years of prohibition, span multiple countries, and remain one of the most talked about styles of cocktail creating. In this class you […]
The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes […]
Christmas in July! Purchase a passport for $25 and visit the 8 participating downtown establishments. With your passport you will receive 1 free drink, up to $10 in value, and an event t-shirt. Proceeds will go to the Christmas lights for the downtown. Online Tickets
Ruck 22 is a 22km (13.67 mile) race for veteran suicide awareness. We also have a 22 step and a 4k option for participation. Event is $22. Every day 22 veterans commit suicide. First Capital Ruck 22 is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization devoted to ending and bringing awareness to such tragedies. We are a part […]
"Become an Apprentice: Earning a Living in Early Ohio" Wanted immediately: Apprentices 6 to 12 years of age for the Ross County Historical Society’s Summer Junior Member Program! Sign up now! For hundreds of years children of all ages learned how to earn a living by working as apprentices alongside the “masters” of various crafts, […]
Bring a friend and enjoy an evening of great food, drink, and painting with Fifty West Brewing Company and Nellie Dog Pottery and Paints. This month we will be painting Beer Mugs using our specialty elements glaze. Never painted pottery before? No worries we have you covered. A Nellie Dog staff Member will be there […]
Join the 7 Mile Bluegrass Band as they host their 4th Annual Bluegrass Festival benefitting local veterans. Please bring non perishable food donations (at least 6 cans) for entry cost. All food is donated to the Military Resource Center and the Chillicothe VA. For more information, please go to www.7milesbluegrass.com or call 740-701-0834. Below is […]
Come join Prohibition’s Boot Scootin’ & Bourbon Legendary Line Dance Night! Stephanie will teach you some of the newest and most popular line dances and then you can show them off to your friends! $5 at the door!! Grab a cocktail and get dancing!
Introducing the first Mighty Pottery Throw Down in the streets of Downtown Chillicothe Ohio. All of the proceeds of this street fair will be donated directly back to the funds needed to build the First Capital Splash Pad. So grab your family and make a day for some family fun. Including music, Art/craft booth sales, […]
This event is for people of all ages and includes concessions, a car show, a kiddy tractor pull, games, live music, 5K, baby contest, sunflower contest (biggest, tallest, etc.), photo contest, corn hole tournament, pie auction, and craft tent. Come join the community church service held Sunday morning in the center of town.
BIG trucks are back! Sunny 95 has teamed up with OhioHealth Berger Hospital to bring you our second Touch-A-Truck of the season! Pack up the kids and don’t miss this FREE family event Saturday, July 30 from 11am-1pm at the Ross County Fairgrounds in Chillicothe where you’ll have LOADS of fun climbing aboard all your […]
$10 registration fee Location: Main Stage at the Sunflower Festival Mullet categories: ages 12 and under, 13-18, 19 and up The beard contest is open to anyone that can grow a beard. Winners will be determined by a point sytem on Size, Style and Dazzel. Costumes are encouraged. 1st - 3rd place prizes will be […]
Stop by Wheatberry Books to meet authors Donna and William Burtch and talk about their book “W.G.” This biography uncovers a flawed but dedicated Union Officer at a pivotal moment in history. Appointed by President Lincoln, W.G. Raymond recruited the initial companies of African American Union soldiers from the District of Columbia. The troops would […]
Sip on our specialty bourbons & wine as we welcome back The Kenny Valentine Band & Mega Bites food truck! *for those of you who don’t drink either one don’t worry the rest of our bar inventory will be available too* We will be having a corn hole tournament & 50/50 raffle, all proceeds from […]
Welcoming back Landon Rowe from Columbus Ohio! We are so excited to host him again as he has such a soulful voice! Landon Rowe, goes by Rowe on stage is a Ohio native musician, singer, songwriter. His sound combines influences from bluegrass, soul, folk and blues!
Join us for the final summer installment of First Thursday, Taste of Chillicothe. The sky's the limit as we have a wide variety of vendors with their tantalizing treats. Music will be provided by The Basement Collective. Here's the list of food vendors so far: The Pour House Dairy Queen Longhorn Steakhouse 50 West Texas […]
The dates for the 78th Annual Ross County Fair have been announced! The Board of Directors is excited to bring you the 2022 Ross County Fair! Plan to bring the whole family to the fairgrounds August 6-13, 2022. We have beautiful grounds and buildings and are proud to showcase the youth of Ross County. This year’s fair […]
Annual car show on Main St. in Kingston, OH sponsored by Kings Inn Tavern. Open to public, no entry fee, voting by the public. Sign ups start at 12:30pm
BILL SECREST 4 CYLINDER STOCK MEMORIAL with a Full Race Program including Hurst Electric Modlites Clays Performance Const Sport Mods DIRT Trucks Hurst Electric Compacts Hobby Stocks Tri-State Legends NO 3 Wide DTR UMP Modifieds NO Ohio Thunder IMCA Racesaver 305 Sprints Gates open at 3pm for business if you wish to come early gates […]
