Geauga Happenings
Art and music take center stage at the special happy hour events...
Fridays at Fairmount
Aug. 9 and 16, 5-7 p.m.
Art and music take center stage at the special happy hour events. View the 48th Fairmount Art Exhibition, sip on libations and listen to live music on the patio. For information, call 440-338-3171.
Concert in the Park
Aug. 9, 7-9 p.m.
City of Chardon hosts its free summer concert series featuring Colin Dussault’s Blues Project at the bandstand on Chardon Square, weather permitting. Visit www.chardon.cc for information.
Chardon Brewfest
Aug. 10, 12-5 p.m.
BrewFest returns to Chardon Square, where more than 25 local brewers will provide samples of over 50 beers. The event also features live music all day and food.
General admission is $45 and includes 15 tastings and a tasting glass. The $15 designated driver ticket includes complimentary soft drinks.
Visit bit.ly/chardonbrewfest2024 for tickets.
Development Circle
Aug. 10, 12-1:30 p.m.
Join a development circle at Buton Public Library. All levels of experience are welcome. Contact Rev. Jenni Vinecourt with any questions at 440-832-0911.
Raccoon County Music Festival
Aug. 10, 12-6 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.
FGP Explorers Series
Aug. 10, 7-9 p.m.
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for “Singing Insects and Nature’s Evening Music” at Orchard Hills Park, 11340 Caves Road, Chester Township.
For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
Polka Picnic
Aug. 11, 3-7 p.m.
The Lodge 576 picnic dance at SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland features music by Joe Novak and Friends from 3-7 p.m. and the Lou Novak annual Balina Tournament. The kitchen and bar open at 2 p.m. Open to the public. For information, call Karen at 216-965-3181.
VFW Wednesday Dinners
Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 will serve smoked sausage sandwich dinners at the post located at 752 Water St. Open to the public. Call 440-285-3699 for carryout orders.
Chardon VFW Rummage Sale
Aug. 16 and 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Chardon VFW Post 6519 Auxiliary will hold its annual rummage and bake sale at the post located at 752 Water St. in Chardon. New this year is a 50/50 raffle.
To donate items, drop them off at the post on Aug. 14 or 15. No clothing, large furniture or TVs will be accepted. Call 440-667-6652 with any questions.
Flea Market On The Greens
Aug. 17, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Chesterland Historical Village will host its annual Flea Market On The Greens featuring treasures galore, music and food trucks. Join in a great time of treasure hunting. Admission is $3 for adults and free for children.
The village is located on the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township.
Bainbridge Rox
Aug. 17, 12-10 p.m.
Bainbridge Civic Club is hosting its annual Bainbridge Rox at Centerville Mills Park, 8558 Crackel Road in Bainbridge Township. Admission and parking are free.
The event features live music and family entertainment, ox roast, food trucks, adult beverages, Texas Hold’em tournament and a community merchant fair for local artisans, businesses and organizations. New for 2024 is a 100-mile motorcycle poker run.
For more information, visit www.TheCivicClub.org or contact Mark George at 440-591-1819.
American Legion Chicken Barbecue
Aug. 17, 5-7 p.m.
Newbury American Legion Post 663 is hosting its annual Texas-style smoked chicken barbecue at The Hunter Pavilion, 11008 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township. For information and tickets, call or text Ken at 440-635-6536.
Chicken Dinner and Car Show
Aug. 18, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Edward and Lucy Parish will host its 15th annual Chicken Dinner and Car Show, rain or shine, at St. Edward Church, 16150 Center St. in Parkman. Event features classic cars and pickup trucks, Chinese auction, raffles, pie auction, DJ Cory and kids games.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for children 10 and under.
Early bird ticket sales for the Chinese auction and raffles are available Aug. 17 from 3-7 p.m. Drawing will be after 6 p.m. Aug. 18; winner need not be present.
Call 440-548-3812 or visit ssedwardlucy.com for information.
CWC Quilt Show
Aug. 20, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Christian Women’s Connection of Lake County will host a non-judging quilt display at Pine Ridge Country Club, 30601 Ridge Road, Wickliffe. Bring “your story” quilt by 10:45 a.m. Stonecroft speaker and quilt maker Sharon Eversmann will present “Fear or Phobia? Living with Confidence in a Scary World.”
To RSVP by noon Aug. 15, email cwcstonecroft@yahoo.com or call 440-487-0661.
