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| 2008 - 2009 Area Events CalendarHolmes County & Surrounding Areas | | October |
| 4-5 |
Holmes County Antique Festival ; The oldest and best festival in Holmes County takes place on October 4th and 5th in Historic Downtown Millersburg. This festival features antiques, artists and artisans, parades, live entertainment and great food!; Historic Downtown Millersburg; 330-674-3955 |
| 10-11 |
Charm Days is a great opportunity to have some good old-fashioned fun. Wooly worm races, horse events, food. | |
10/11 |
Charm Days-Keim Lumber Company Sales. | | 11 | Diesel Powered Rail Trip Medina Loop Trip Orrville Depot, Call for tickets. 330-683-2426 | | 17-19 | Apple Butter Stirrin' Festival | Nov 29 -
Dec 1 | 2008 OAC Quilt Shop Hop; 8:30am – 7:00pm | | 31 | Halloween Open House & Ghost Walk; Historic Downtown Millersburg; 330-674-3955 |
| November | | 15-31 | Holidays At The Mansion; Victorian House Museum, Historic Downtown Millersburg; 330-674-3955 | | 20-22 | Annual Turkey Giveaway; Giving away a free turkey every hour. Must be present to win. Holmes County Amish Flea Market; SR 39 330-893-2442 | | 29 | The Lighting; Historic Downtown Millersburg; 330-674-3955 | | 29 | The Santa Train; The "Riding with Santa" trip from Orrville to Lodi and back (approx 1- 1/2 hours) is in connection with our Annual Holiday Open House at the Depot. On Nov 29th (Saturday after Thanksgiving) our trips will leave Orrville at 10AM, 12PM, 2PM and 4PM. The train departs from McGill & Chestnut loading areas (245 McGill St.)
During this 26 mile round trip, Santa will come through each car to talk with the children and collect their Christmas lists. We will have the Concession Car in the consist for light snacks and gift items. Groups who want to be seated together must purchase all tickets at the same time with one payment.
The coach cars accommodate about 50 persons. There are no group rates for this trip. These tickets are non-refundable. Fares: Child (12 years and under): Adult (all persons 13 yrs & older): Lap children are 1 year or less and do not receive the gift bags. 330-683-2426 |
| December | | 4 | Ladies Day; Special promotions and discounts for ladies throughout the entire Flea Market. Holmes County Amish Flea Market; SR 39 330-893-2442 | | 5 | Caroling & Dickens Christmas; Historic Downtown Millersburg; 330-674-3955 | | 12 | Gingerbread Contest & Chestnuts; Historic Downtown Millersburg; 330-674-3955 |
| 12/13 |
Keim Lumber
Inventory Sales. |
| 19 |
Children’s Night; Historic Downtown Millersburg; 330-674-3955 |
| 22 |
Last Minute Shopping & Free Gift Wrapping; Historic Downtown Millersburg; 330-674-3955 |
| Monthly Area Auctions | | Monday | Sugarcreek Cattle Auction -- 102 Buckeye St., Sugarcreek, (330)852-2832; 12:30. | | Tuesday | Farmerstown Livestock Auction SR 557, Farmerstown, (330)897-6081; 12:30. | | Wednesday | Mt. Hope Livestock, Hay and Produce Auction -- CR 77, Mt. Hope, (330) 674-6188 , www.mthopeauction.com ; 10/hay auction; 11/livestock auction, 11:30/produce sale; tack, machinery and exotic-animal sales, several times/yr. | | Thursday | Kidron Hay and Straw, and Livestock Auction -- Downtown Kidron, since 1923; (330)857-2641 or (800)589-9749; 9:15/hay and straw auction; 11/livestock auction (Ohio's oldest livestock market -- since 1923); held every Thu. except Ascension Day (May 17) and Thanksgiving (Nov. 22) | | Friday | Sugarcreek Horse/Tack Auction ‹ 102 Buckeye St., Sugarcreek, (330)852-2832; 11 am. | | Saturday | 2nd Saturday of the Month: Mt. Hope Auction Horse Sale -- CR 77, Mt. Hope, (330)674-6188; 8:30; tack, machinery; exotic-animal sales several times/yr. |
PLEASE NOTE: Dates and times are subject to change, so we've included contact information. It is always a good idea to check information before attending the event.
* Denotes activities occurring on more than one date, some of which may be later during the month or months to come. |
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