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MUSKINGUM COUNTY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE enjoy a fun Summer day with friends and family 5TH FRIDAY EVENT - LAURA for a fun-filled afternoon of adventure, local
Now until August 9 while supporting local entrepreneurs. 50 indoor SCHUMANN & RANDY VELEZ history, hidden gems, and friendly competition
as we travel the backroads and byways of our
vendors will be set up throughout the venue.
A Taste Of Ohio Wine Bourbon & Beer July 31 beautiful county! This isn’t your typical scavenger
(524 Main St., Zanesville) ADAMSVILLE HOMECOMING The Center hunt. You’ll visit historic landmarks, discover
We’re accepting new school supply donations for KIDS DAY (160 N. 4th Street, Zanesville) fascinating stories, solve clues, and learn what
students of all ages now through August 9! All 7PM - 9PM makes Muskingum County such a special place
donated supplies will be given to local teachers July 25 When a month has a fifth Friday, we love to cele- to call home. Starting Location: Dillon State Park
to help stock their classrooms for the upcoming Gaumer Park brate with something extra special at the Center! Beach. Registration Begins: 11:00 AM. Meet &
school year. Donate school supplies and you’ll be (Main Street, Adamsville) July 31st is our next Fifth Friday event, and we Greet: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Driver Meeting:
entered for a chance to win an A Taste of Ohio gift Noon - ? have a fantastic evening planned with two great 12:00 PM. Take Off: 12:30 PM. Last Jeep In: 3:00
basket, including a $25 gift card! Winner will be Kids Day at the Adamsville Homecoming is entertainers and tons of fun. Doors open at 5 pm. PM. Prize Awards: 3:30 PM. Cost: $5 per Jeep.
drawn on August 13! Thank you for helping support getting even bigger this year! Thanks to the IBEW Laura Schumann will kick off the music from 6–7 Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy lunch with fellow
our local teachers and students. Every donation 1105 we’re excited to welcome Traveling Acres pm, followed by Randy Velez from 7–9 pm. Tick- Jeepers before heading out on the hunt! Along the
makes a difference! Petting Zoo from 12:00–2:00 PM. And this is no ets are on sale now for just $5 each in advance. way you’ll:Solve clues. Discover local history. Visit
ordinary petting zoo—they’ll be bringing a camel, You can also reserve a table for six—including a unique landmarks. Explore Muskingum County.
MEAN GIRLS baby kangaroo, goats, an alpaca, and piglets! We meat & cheese tray—for $40. Tickets at the door Meet fellow Jeep enthusiasts. Compete for prizes
July 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31 and Aug. 1, 2 also have face painting from 12-2! Then at 2:00 will be $6. Shrivers Hospice will be sponsoring a and bragging rights. Grand Prize: $100 Market
Prime Gift Card. Whether you’re a lifelong resi-
Zanesville Community Theatre PM, we’ll kick off our traditional Kids Day games mocktail bar, and we’ll have a concession stand dent or new to the area, you’ll be surprised by the
(940 Findley Avenue, Zanesville) and activities! We can’t wait to see everyone available as well. We hope you’ll join us for a stories, history, and hidden treasures waiting to
there for an afternoon full of fun and excitement!
great night of music, friends, and community!
July 23 - 7PM, July 24 - 7PM, FREE admission! (740) 454-9761 be discovered. Bring your Jeep.Bring your co-pilot.
July 25 - 7PM, July 26 - 2:30PM, Bring your sense of adventure. Let’s hit the road
July 30 - 7PM, July 31 - 7PM, BOOK DISCUSSION - “REMAIN” BY SQUARE DANCE, LINE DANCES, and discover Muskingum County—one clue at a
time!
August 1 - 7PM, August 2 - 2:30PM NICHOLAS SPARKS WITH M. NIGHT & CAKE WALKS
Consider this your invitation from Regina George SHYAMALAN July 31 CARR CENTER SAFETY TOWN
herself to experience the fiercely hilarious musical July 27
from book writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), lyricist Nell McDonald’s Greenhouse & Corn Maze SESSIONS:
Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and composer Jeff Rich- Roseville Branch Library - General Library (3220 Adamsville Rd, Zanesville) August 3 - 7, 2026
mond (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt). Cady Heron (41 North Main Street, Roseville) 7PM - 11PM Muskingum County Family YMCA
may have grown up on an African savanna, but
nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways 5PM - 6PM Grab your boots and join us Friday night for a (1425 Newark Road, Zanesville)
of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How A one-of-a-kind novel that grapples with the good old-fashioned Square Dance! We’ll have 6 - 7:30PM
will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popu- supernatural mysteries of life, death, and human music, dancing, laughs, and plenty of fun for
larity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a connection. Read the book before the movie the whole family. Whether you’re a seasoned REGISTRATION REQUIRED
trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but releases next year! dancer or just coming for the fun, we’d love to see Safety Town teaches 4 and 5 year olds about
ruthless Regina George. But when Cady and her you there! Come make some memories under safety in and out side of their home. www.carrcen-
friends devise a “”Revenge Party”” to end Regi- the lights with us Friday night! Doors open at ter.org/Programs/Safety-Town/Register/
na’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t 2026 SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT 6:30pm. Farm to Fork Cafe serving all the good
cross a queen bee without getting stung. Adapted SERIES - ROSCOMMONS THE FRIENDS OF THE DRESDEN
from Fey’s hit 2004 film, Mean Girls was nominat- SESSIONS (IRISH TRADITIONAL) food! Cost: By Donation
ed for a staggering 12 Tony Awards. Order online: BRANCH LIBRARY FARMERS
https://www.zct.org/mean-girls.htm l or call 740- July 28 PARENTS NIGHT OUT MARKET
455-6487 to make reservations. Parking is on the Village Park July 31
street. Please be aware of neighbor’s driveways (2 W. Main St., New Concord) August 4, 18
and spaces. Some are quick to have you towed! Dresden Nazarene Church Dresden Branch Library
Adults: $20; Senior, Military, Students: $15; Youth 7:00 PM (302 High St., Dresden) (816 Main Street, Dresden)
12 and younger: $5. Row B is ADA Join us this Summer for our Entertainment Series! 5 - 8PM
Open to all at no charge! Questions? Please Bring your kids as we will do a craft & have Movie 4 - 6:30PM
ZANESVILLE FARMERS MARKET contact us at 740-826-7671 or celebratenewcon- Night (Finding Nemo). There will be dinner & Support your local Dresden Branch Library and en-
joy fresh produce, crafts, baked goods, and more!
July 25, Aug. 1 cord@gmail.com. snacks. Call 740-297-0524 with any questions. Organized by the Dresden Friends of the Library to
Adornetto’s UNEARTH A STORY - hep support the library for programs and events
(2224 Maple Avenue, Zanesville) END-OF-SUMMER PARTY DRESDEN MELON FESTIVAL provided to the public. This will be held rain or
9AM - 12PM July 28 August 1 shine! ($5) Vendor Spaces Available. Farmers Mar-
Held every Saturday. Dresden River Park, Dresden kets will be held the first and third Tuesday June
South Branch Library - General Library (Parking at Tri-Valley High School - E through October.
TRINWAY U.M. CHURCH (2530 Maysville Pike, Zanesville) Muskingum Ave, Dresden) SOUND HEALING YOGA AT POOL
ICE CREAM SOCIAL 3PM - 5PM See page C4 for details. August 4
July 24 Wrap up our Summer Reading with fun outdoor New Concord Area Pool
activities. Say goodbye to summer with fun ac-
Trinway UMC tivities, like a foam dance party and more. Dress PAINT YOUR OWN - (13400 John Glenn School Rd.,
(12760 Second Ave. Trinway) for outdoor fun (a change of clothes is recom- PET PARTY New Concord)
4 - 7PM mended). All ages. Rain date will be Wednesday, August 1
6PM - 7PM
Homemade ice cream, chicken & noodles, August 5, 3:00-5:00 PM Ohio Stoneware Join us for a special evening of yoga at the pool!
shredded chicken, sloppy joes, bake beans, (1719 Dearborn St., Zanesville) Megyen Green will lead this sound healing class
potato salad, pies & cookies ROSEVILLE FARMERS MARKET 9AM - 2PM using melodic bowls to sooth your soul while you
Cost By DONATION SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS Join us in support of our local Animal Shelter lie on a float in the pool (please bring your own
OF THE ROSEVILLE Society! Come and design a signature feeder spe- float). Those who prefer not to float can partic-
VILLAGE MARKET DAYS BRANCH LIBRARY cifically for your fur baby! We’re inviting our com- ipate on a towel on the ground. Don’t miss this
July 25 July 28, Aug. 4... munity and their furry friends to join us in our park- one-of-a-kind experience! $5 / person. Register:
Village Pizzeria & Kitchen Roseville Branch Library ing lot between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to stamp https://newconcord-oh.gov/event/sound-healing-
(266 W 3rd St, Frazeysburg) 3 - 6PM and paint a memento that will last a lifetime. Stop yoga-at-pool/
by and snag a free pup cup! VENDORS NEEDED:
9AM - 1PM Welcome to the 5th year of our indoor/outdoor If you represent a local small business we would HOT PEPPER JELLY WORKSHOP
Join us at Village Market Days at Village Pizzeria & Farmers Market! Hours are 3-6 PM every Tuesday love to have you pop up a tent and set up shop!
Kitchen for a laid-back, family-friendly market ex- through September 29. The market will have fresh Though we’re focusing on pet businesses, anyone August 4
perience. Here’s what you’ll find: A variety of local produce, crafts, and activities for kids. can join! Just call 740-450-4415 or email retail@ FoodWorks Alliance
vendors. Handmade goods & unique finds. All-nat- ohiostoneware.com for information on how to join (2725 Pinkerton Lane, Zanesville)
ural products. Wood crafts, treats, and more. Great BINGO AT A TASTE OF OHIO us. We would love to offer a free space to set up 5:30PM - 7:30PM
food right on-site. Whether you’re stopping by to and inform our community of your services. Just Ready to add some heat and creativity to your
shop, support small businesses, or just enjoy the July 30, Aug. 6... bring your own tent to help with the heat. DONA- kitchen? Join us for a hands-on Hot Pepper Jelly
morning—there’s something for everyone. Select A Taste of Ohio Wine Bourbon & Beer TIONS: We will be filling a crock with donations for Workshop led by OSU Extension Educator Alexus
Saturdays, May–October. We’re excited to bring (524 Main St, Zanesville) the shelter and we will be matching 100% of what Masterson. In this fun and interactive class, you’ll
together our community and support local—hope 5-6:00PM is raised, so please stop by and give what you can. learn: Safe canning and preservation techniques.
to see you there! Every Thursday. Queen of Hearts Drawing How to make your own flavorful hot pepper jelly.
6:15pm 2026 SCHUBACH BIG BAND Tips you can use at home long after the workshop
BOTTLES & BOOKS ADULT STRAKER CONCERT SERIES! ends. You’ll leave with your own jar of homemade
BOOK FAIR SMOOTHIE BIKE August 2 hot pepper jelly — perfect for glazing meats, pair-
July 25 July 30 Zane’s Landing ing with cheese, gifting, or adding a sweet-heat
A Taste Of Ohio Wine Bourbon & Beer The Center (221 Market St, Zanesville) kick to your favorite snacks. $20 per person. Light
refreshments provided. Registration required!
(524 Main St., Zanesville) (160 N. 4th Street, Zanesville) 2PM - 7PM Secure your spot today and join us for an evening
11AM - 1PM 10:00 AM of learning, flavor, and fun: https://forms.gle/
Free admission! Discover new reads! Enjoy food, Do you have the pedal power to make a smoothie MUSKINGUM COUNTY JEEPERS NRtYr795ahoQshJX7
drinks & great company on a bicycle? The ZMCHD will bring their Smooth-
ie Bike to the Center. They’ll provide healthy ingre- SCAVENGER HUNT
2ND ANNUAL PHILO COMMUNITY dients to blend your own smoothie—but there’s August 2
BASH a twist… the blender is powered by pedaling Dillon State Park
July 25 the bike! Get in a little exercise while making a (5265 Dillon Hills Drive, Nashport)
refreshing treat. Stop by and give it a try!
Philo Park (By Fire Department) 11:00 AM CONTINUED ON A8
10AM – 3PM SPLASH ATTACK / LIBRARY Ready to explore Muskingum County like never
We’re so excited for our 2nd Annual Philo Commu- SUMMER READING SPLASH FEST before? Join the Muskingum County Jeepers
nity Bash and we can’t wait to spend the day with
our amazing community! We can’t wait to see July 31
all the blessings we’ll be able to share this year! New Concord Elementary Park
Everything at this event is FREE, including: Food, (Stormont Street, New Concord)
Drinks, Cookies, Face Painting, Carnival Games & 1 – 2 PM
Ticket Prizes, Door Prize Giveaways, Bingo…and This year, we are holding our Splash Attack in
so much more! Most importantly, we’re excited to conjunction with the NC Library End-of-Summer
see how the Lord will move through this event and Reading Splash Fest! We are excited to have the
bring our community together. We’re so grateful NCFD spend some time cooling off the kids again
for every volunteer, donor, and family helping in this annual tradition! Come ready with water
make this day possible. Hope to see you there! balloons and squirt guns and let’s have some fun!
Free!
ICE CREAM SOCIAL & CRUISE-IN
July 25 FAMILY FEATURE FILM FUN - “ICE
Faith United Methodist Church AGE 3: DAWN OF THE DINO-
(1616 Blue Avenue, Zanesville) SAURS”
4:30PM - 7PM July 31
On the “Menu” this Year: • Eat Ice Cream • Eat lots Roseville Branch Library - General Library
of good food• Look at the cars • Listen to music
• Help kids with crafts • Enjoy the evening. Cruise- (41 North Main Street, Roseville)
in: 1. Dash Plaques to first 30 cars. 2. Door Prizes. 4PM - 5:30PM
3. Share your stories. 4. Enjoy the food and have Join us for a prehistoric adventure! Bring
fun. 5. In the event of rain, cruise-in is canceled. No the whole family and enjoy this hilarious,
rain date. For questions call: 740-453-7988 Leave action-packed film. Follow Manny, Sid, Diego,
a Message. and Scrat as they stumble into a world full of
dinosaurs! (PG).
PIONEER CHRISTMAS IN JULY:
AN AMERICA 250 EVENT 16TH ANNUAL Y-BRIDGE
July 25 ARTS FESTIVAL
Dillon State Park, July 31 - August 1
(Outside the camp store and Nature Zane State College
Center) 5265 Dillon Hills Drive, Nashport, (1555 Newark Road, Zanesville
11AM - 4PM Friday, July 31 - 2PM – 8PM
Join us for our annual festive Summer celebration Saturday, August 1 - 11AM – 8PM
- this year with an old-timey twist! We’ll have fun Live music, great food, children’s activities.
and educational crafting and activities reflective There’s something happening all weekend long at
of times past. All materials are provided. No the Y-Bridge Arts Festival! Grab your family, bring
registration required. your lawn chairs, and enjoy an incredible lineup of
live entertainment—all FREE! While you’re enjoy-
EAGLESTICKS SUMMER AND ing the entertainment, be sure to explore dozens
MARKET FAIR of talented artists, unique vendors, delicious food,
July 25 interactive activities, and so much more. Bring
EagleSticks Golf Club your lawn chair, relax, and enjoy a full weekend
of music, art, and community! Admission is FREE,
(2655 Maysville Pike, Zanesville) making the Y-Bridge Arts Festival the perfect
10AM - 4PM destination for affordable family fun for all ages.
Join us for a day of shopping, community, and We’ll see you at the festival!
supporting local businesses at the EagleSticks See full event schedule on page B8.
Summer Market & Vendor Fair! This indoor market
will feature a variety of local makers, small busi-
nesses, boutiques, handmade goods, home décor,
baked treats, candles, woodworking, jewelry,
lotions, sweets, and more. Come browse dozens
of vendor booths, discover unique products, and