Geauga Happenings
The annual Middlefield Steam Engine & Railroad exhibition will be held at the historic park located at 14466 Madison Road in Middlefield...
Steam Engine & Railroad Exhibition
July 11-13
The annual Middlefield Steam Engine & Railroad exhibition will be held at the historic park located at 14466 Madison Road in Middlefield.
On display will be demonstrations of various types of antique machinery, such as steam traction engines and gas tractors and steam-powered sawmills and wood processing. Enjoy daily live-steam train rides, horse events, barrel racing, antique tractor and horse pulls, a silent auction to benefit Nauvoo Country School, trail rides and much more. Admission is free for children 12 and under.
Christmas in July
July 11, 6:30 p.m.
First lady Lucretia Garfield, portrayed by Debbie Weinkamer, will present “The Garfields’ Connections to Chester Township” in the Olde Town Hall at the Chesterland Historical Village located at Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township.
After the program, enjoy a Christmas in July potluck picnic on the village green with gourmet hot dogs, beverages and desserts. Bring a dish to share. Both events are free.
Yard, Trunk & Craft Sale
July 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
July 13, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Middlefield Chamber of Commerce is hosting a yard, trunk and craft sale at Jordak Elementary School, 16000 E. High St. Yard sales will take place throughout the community; maps with the locations will be available at Jordak. For information or to register a spot, email mccinfo.middlefieldcc@gmail.com or call 440-632-5705
Concert in the Park
July 12, 7-9 p.m.
City of Chardon hosts its free summer concert series featuring Take Me Back at the bandstand on Chardon Square, weather permitting. Visit www.chardon.cc for information.
Maple Splash Festival
July 13, 2-9 p.m.
The drawing for the Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield’s Maple Splash Raffle will be held at the Maple Splash Festival at Century Village in Burton. Admission is free. There are over $100,000 in prizes including the grand prize of a 2023 Chevy Silverado. The event also includes a 50/50 raffle, live music, food trucks, hot air balloon rides, a clown and balloon artist, games and prizes.
Canned goods will be collected for the Veterans Food Pantry.
Visit www.maplesplashraffle.com for rules, a full list of prizes and to see a list of local retailers selling tickets.
CACC Car And Bike Show
July 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Chardon Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 14th annual Car and Bike Show at ISSquared, 100 7th Ave. in Chardon. Free to the public, all makes and models of cars, motorcycles and trucks will be on display. Enjoy live music, raffles, food trucks and more. Vehicle registration is now open. Rain date is July 21.
Call 440-285-9050 for information.
Geauga Dems Annual Dinner
July 14, 5-7:30 p.m.
The Geauga County Democratic Party annual dinner will be held at Veteran’s Legacy Woods in Newbury Township.
Featured speakers are the three Democratic candidates for Ohio Supreme Court – Justices Michael Donnelly and Melody Stewart and Eighth District Court of Appeals Judge Lisa Forbes – and 11th District Court of Appeals Judge Mary Jane Trapp, who is running for Common Pleas Court.
For more information or to order tickets, visit geaugadems.com.
Strawberry Festival
July 16, 5 p.m.
The First Congregational Church of Claridon will hold its annual Strawberry Festival and band concert at the Claridon Center Park located at state Route 322 and Claridon-Troy Road. Claridon Community Helps will serve dinner from 5-6:30 p.m., followed by the strawberry festival at 6:30 p.m. The Great Geauga County Fair Band concert starts at 7 p.m. Bring lawn chairs.
Help for Mental Illness
NAMI Geauga offers mental health support groups and classes for families and persons affected by mental illness. There is no charge to participants. All offerings are 100% peer led and meet in person or on Zoom.
Check out NAMI’s calendar online for the latest listings: www.namigeauga.org.
Perennial Gardeners Flower Show
July 19, 1:30-5 p.m.
July 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland presents, “A Summer to Remember,” a National Garden Club small standard flower show, at the West Geauga Library. Free and open to the public, the show will feature exhibits from club members in floral design, cut and container-grown horticulture, botanical arts and photography.
Rummage Sale
July 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
July 20, 9 a.m. to noon
Newbury United Community Church is hosting a rummage sale at the church located at 14916 Auburn Road in Newbury Township. For information, call 440-221-9099.
CV Herb Society Meets
July 19, noon
The Chagrin Valley Herb Society will meet at the Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road. Bring a brown bag lunch and enjoy social time, followed by a business meeting.
Email chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com to RSVP for the meeting.
Prospective members can learn about the organization at chagrinvalleyherbsociety.org.
Gardening 101
July 27, 10 a.m. to noon
Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers’ free Gardening 101 series continues with “Harvesting and Preserving Your Bounty” in the Patterson Center at the Geauga County Extension Office, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton. Master gardeners Mirko Antloga and Deb Miller will cover when and how to determine vegetables and fruits are at optimum ripeness and how to preserve for both short and long-term storage.
Registration is required; call 440-834-4656. For more information, visit geauga.osu.edu.
Back in Time Power Show
Aug. 3 and 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Step back in time to view all types of historic equipment at Century Village Museum, 14653 E. Park St. in Burton. The event includes daily parades, threshing, food, vendors, historic homes and live demonstrations.
Those interested in displaying equipment may contact the museum at 440-834-1492. There is no entry fee for participants.
CSA Arts Festival
Aug. 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Chardon Square Association is sponsoring its 43rd annual Arts Festival on historic Chardon Square. The outdoor show features 100 juried artists. Admission and parking are free.
Raccoon County Music Festival
Aug. 10, noon to 6 p.m.
The 47th annual Raccoon County Music Festival will be held at the Geauga County Historical Society’s Century Village Museum, 14653 East Park St. in Burton. Gates open at 10 a.m.
The fundraising concert features live music all day, an open jam session at 7 p.m., a variety of food and drinks for purchase and more. Historical village buildings and the Crossroads Store will be open for visits and tours.
Tickets are $15 for adults; $10 for children ages 6-12; and free for children 5 and under.
For up-to-date information, call 440-834-1492.
