Events in the Hocking Hills and at the Four Seasons Cabins
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Hocking Hills State Park
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Calendar Of Events
January 2008
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Jan. 4, 5 & 6 — Logan On Ice. Every January, during the first weekend of the year, the merchants and leaders of Logan Town Center organize an unforgettable winter festival: Logan Ice Extravaganza. Logan downtown becomes a winter wonderland as more than 30 enormous blocks of ice are transformed into works of art during dazzling displays of ice carving, stage shows and competitions.
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Jan. 5 — Late Nite Logan. The first Saturday of every month, downtown Logan comes alive at night. All along Main Street, a special evening of music, entertainment, children's activities, great sales and great food gets underway.
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Jan. 20 — 42st Annual Winter Hike at Hocking Hills State Park. Enjoy winter's splendor on this 6
mile trek from Old Man's Cave to Ash Cave. Layered clothing and good footwear recommended. Refreshments available for a
donation. Shuttle bus returns hikers to Old Man's Cave. Continuous starts from 9-11 a.m. 740-385-6841
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Jan 25 — Final Friday's on the Square. Downtown Nelsonville stays open late the Final Friday of each month. This month's event features gallery openings, street musicians, dancers, artists and craftsmen selling their wares, art, artists' demonstrations, plays, musical shows and more!
Cost: Free. Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm. Location: Nelsonville's Public Square, Nelsonville, OH 45764 More Details: Ann Judy (740) 753-1011.
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February 2008
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Feb. 3 — Late Night Logan: Visit Main Street for special entertainment, activities, shopping
specials and culinary delights. Logan's most lively night!
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Feb. 10 — Sweethearts Hike at Hocking Hills State Park. Meet at the Ash Cave parking lot. Take
your sweetheart for a romantic stroll in the soft light of dusk. Afterwards, enjoy a cozy fire and refreshments. 5-7
p.m. 740-385-6841
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Feb 29 — Final Friday's on the Square. Downtown Nelsonville stays open late the Final Friday of each month. This month's event features gallery openings, street musicians, dancers, artists and craftsmen selling their wares, art, artists' demonstrations, plays, musical shows and more!
Cost: Free. Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm. Location: Nelsonville's Public Square, Nelsonville, OH 45764 More Details: Ann Judy (740) 753-1011.
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March 2008
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March 3 — Late Night Logan: Visit Main Street for special entertainment, activities, shopping
specials and culinary delights. Logan's most lively night!
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March 7 — Butterflies of the Hocking River Valley, presentation by Jim Davidson. Logan-Hocking County Library. 7 p.m. 740-332-1025
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March 8 and 9 & 11 — Maple Sugaring in the Hills. Naturalist Cabin behind the Old Man's Cave Visitor Center. Savor the taste of the season as we boil down our local maple sap. Free samples. 12 - 4 p.m. 740-385-6841
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March 22 — Easter Egg Hunt at Lake Hope State Park
Kids can search for prize-filled eggs and families can participate in "egg"-citing games at our 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Nature Center. Cost: Free Location: Nature Center at Lake Hope State Park, St. Rt. 278, McArthur, OH 45651 Time: 2:00pm More Details: (740) 596-3030
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March 28 — Final Friday's on the Square. Downtown Nelsonville stays open late the Final Friday of each month. This month's event features gallery openings, street musicians, dancers, artists and craftsmen selling their wares, art, artists' demonstrations, plays, musical shows and more!
Cost: Free. Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm. Location: Nelsonville's Public Square, Nelsonville, OH 45764 More Details: Ann Judy (740) 753-1011.
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April 2008
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April 5 — Late Night Logan: Visit Main Street for special entertainment, activities, shopping
specials and culinary delights. Logan's most lively night!
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April 19 — Wildflower Walk
1.5-mile walk along Raccoon Creek to identify wildflowers and discuss folklore. Meet at Hope Furnace with your vehicle.
Cost: Free Location: Hope Furnace, McArthur, OH 45651 Time: 10:00am-12:00pm More Details: 740-596-3030.
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April 18 - 20 — Shoot the Hills Nature Photography Weekend. Nature photography weekend competition. Adults & Juniors Compete for great prizes and awards. Starts Friday at 1 p.m., Hocking Hills State Park Lodge. Visit shootthehills.com or call 740-774-6243 for more information.
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April 20 — Annual Wildflower Pilgrimage Located 7 caves Nature Preserve & surrounding 5 counties. A 3 day event showcasing the breathtaking displays of spring wildflowers in the Arc of Appalachia region of Ohio. The 3 day's include nearly 2 dozen naturalist- led field trips to botanical hotspots in Ross, Highland, Pike, Adams & Scioto Counties. One fee covers evening dinners & presentations, field trips and packed lunches. Call 937-365-1935 or visit the web site for application and program details at www.highlandssanctuary.org or e-mail reservations@highlandssantuary.org. Event starts am - Noon.
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April 25 — Final Friday's on the Square. Downtown Nelsonville stays open late the Final Friday of each month. This month's event features gallery openings, street musicians, dancers, artists and craftsmen selling their wares, art, artists' demonstrations, plays, musical shows and more!
Cost: Free. Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm. Location: Nelsonville's Public Square, Nelsonville, OH 45764 More Details: Ann Judy (740) 753-1011.
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May 2008
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May 3 — Late Night Logan: Visit Main Street for special entertainment, activities, shopping
specials and culinary delights. Logan's most lively night!
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May 2 - 4 — Frontier Trail Hike. Explore the history of the Hocking Hills region with a walk back though time dramatized by costumed interpreters along Ash Cave trail. 12 - 4 p.m. 740-385-6841
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May 3 — Youth Fishing Tournament at Lake Hope State Park Dam. 8 am 740-596-3030.
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May 10 — Appalachian Spring Festival: Celebrate the arrival of Spring in the former Hocking Valley
Coal Region. Eclipse Company Town. Athen's County. 888-394-3011.
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May 9 - 11 —International Migratory Bird Weekend. Join with several area naturalists and birders
along the Hocking Valley Birding Trail route for a variety of programs, hikes and events to celebrate the return of our
avian friends. Time and locations will vary. 740-385-6841.
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May 17 — Hocking Hills Poker Run. This over 100 mile ride runs from Lake Logan to Clear Creek,
Tar Hollow, Ash Cave, Lake Hope and back to Lake Logan. Visit
www.HockingHillsPokerRun.com for more information.
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May 30 — Final Friday's on the Square. Downtown Nelsonville stays open late the Final Friday of each month. This month's event features gallery openings, street musicians, dancers, artists and craftsmen selling their wares, art, artists' demonstrations, plays, musical shows and more!
Cost: Free. Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm. Location: Nelsonville's Public Square, Nelsonville, OH 45764 More Details: Ann Judy (740) 753-1011.
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June 2008
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Every Wed., Sat. & Sun. — Hand Feed Hummingbirds at Lake Hope State Park Nature Center each
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm. Call 740-596-3030 for more information.
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June 7 — Late Night Logan: Visit Main Street for special entertainment, activities, shopping
specials and culinary delights. Logan's most lively night!
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June 13 - 15 — Washboard Music Festival. Fun-filled family entertainment. Top musical acts featuring washboard musicians, crafts and great food. 740-380-3828 or www.washboardfestival.com
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June 27 — Final Friday's on the Square. Downtown Nelsonville stays open late the Final Friday of each month. This month's event features gallery openings, street musicians, dancers, artists and craftsmen selling their wares, art, artists' demonstrations, plays, musical shows and more!
Cost: Free. Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm. Location: Nelsonville's Public Square, Nelsonville, OH 45764 More Details: Ann Judy (740) 753-1011.
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July 2008
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Every Wed., Sat. & Sun. — Hand Feed Hummingbirds at Lake Hope State Park Nature Center each
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm. Call 740-596-3030 for more information.
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July 5 — Late Night Logan: Visit Main Street for special entertainment, activities, shopping
specials and culinary delights. Logan's most lively night!
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July 11 - 13 — Lilyfest. Stroll through gardens of daylilies, hostas & other perennials and
annuals; visit with 60 artists selling fine arts and crafts; enjoy food; and listen to music provided by a Logan-Holl grant. 13200 Little Cola Rd., Rockbridge. Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 740-969-2873 or www.lilyfest.com
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July 18 - 27 — Lancaster Music Festival: Music and arts festival. Call 740-687-4808 for more
information.
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July 19 — Zaleski Flint Knap-In at Lake Hope State Park Nature Center. Learn how to make
arrowheads and primitive tools. 10 am to 4 pm. Call 740-596-3030 for more information
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July 25 — Final Friday's on the Square. Downtown Nelsonville stays open late the Final Friday of each month. This month's event features gallery openings, street musicians, dancers, artists and craftsmen selling their wares, art, artists' demonstrations, plays, musical shows and more!
Cost: Free. Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm. Location: Nelsonville's Public Square, Nelsonville, OH 45764 More Details: Ann Judy (740) 753-1011.
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August 2008
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Every Wed., Sat. & Sun. — Hand Feed Hummingbirds at Lake Hope State Park Nature Center each
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm. Call 740-596-3030 for more information.
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Aug. 2 — Late Night Logan: Visit Main Street for special entertainment, activities, shopping
specials and culinary delights. Logan's most lively night!
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Aug. 14 - 17 — Parade of the Hills. Nelsonville. www.paradeofthehills.org
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Aug 29 — Final Friday's on the Square. Downtown Nelsonville stays open late the Final Friday of each month. This month's event features gallery openings, street musicians, dancers, artists and craftsmen selling their wares, art, artists' demonstrations, plays, musical shows and more!
Cost: Free. Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm. Location: Nelsonville's Public Square, Nelsonville, OH 45764 More Details: Ann Judy (740) 753-1011.
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September 2008
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Sept. 6 & 2 — Hand Feed Hummingbirds at Lake Hope State Park Nature Center at 2 pm.
Call 740-596-3030 for more information.
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Sept. 6 — Late Night Logan: Visit Main Street for special entertainment, activities, shopping
specials and culinary delights. Logan's most lively night!
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Sept. 7 — Celtic Day: New Straitsville shares its Welsh, Irish, English and Scottish heritage in an outdoor festival. Robinson's Cave and Dunkle Building in Perry County. Call 1-866-394-3011 for more information.
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Sept. 9 - 14 — Hocking County Fair.
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Sept. 20 — Hocking Hills Indian Run. 5, 10, 20, 40 and 60K races through the Hocking Hills State
Park. 740-385-2750 or
www.1800hocking.com/indianrun
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Sept. 27 & 28 —Hocking Hills Artists & Craftsmen's Annual Fall Show. Hocking Hills
State Park Lodge. All hand crafted items. 740-385-8245
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Sept 26 — Final Friday's on the Square. Downtown Nelsonville stays open late the Final Friday of each month. This month's event features gallery openings, street musicians, dancers, artists and craftsmen selling their wares, art, artists' demonstrations, plays, musical shows and more!
Cost: Free. Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm. Location: Nelsonville's Public Square, Nelsonville, OH 45764 More Details: Ann Judy (740) 753-1011.
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October 2008
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Oct 4 — Late Night Logan: Visit Main Street for special entertainment, activities, shopping
specials and culinary delights. Logan's most lively night!
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Oct. 11 — Grandma Gatewood's Fall Colors Hike. Hocking Hills State Park. Meet with the
naturalist at the Old Man's Cave Visitor's Center for a strenuous hike that spans roughly 6 miles of the Grandma
Gatewood trail. This hike is not recommended for the easily winded individual. Begins at 1 p.m. runs approximately
3 to 4 hours. 740-385-6841
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Oct. 11 & 14 — Pow Wow at Mingo Park: A Native American Celebration. Demonstrations,
Children's activities, food and storytelling. Logan. Call 740-385-4660 for more information.
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Oct. 11 & 14 & Oct. 20 & 21 — Spirits of the Hills Fine Arts and Crafts Gallery
Fall Open House. New artists and artwork on display. 23500 St. Rt. 180, Rockbridge. Call 740-385-8245 for more
information.
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Oct. 17 - 20 — Circleville Pumpkin Show.
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Oct. 19 — Annual Fall Hike at Lake Hope State Park: Three mile guided hikes begin at 10 am from
the shelterhouse. Hike ends at Hope Furnace with bean soup and cornbread. Shuttles return you to your car.
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Oct. 26 — Rural Ohio Appalachia Revisited (ROAR) Day at Lake Hope State Park. Celebrate
Appalachian culture though crafts, music, food and fun. 9 am to 5 pm. Call 740-596-3030 for more information.
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Oct 31 — Final Friday's on the Square. Downtown Nelsonville stays open late the Final Friday of each month. This month's event features gallery openings, street musicians, dancers, artists and craftsmen selling their wares, art, artists' demonstrations, plays, musical shows and more!
Cost: Free. Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm. Location: Nelsonville's Public Square, Nelsonville, OH 45764 More Details: Ann Judy (740) 753-1011.
November 2008
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Nov. 1 — Late Night Logan: Visit Main Street for special entertainment, activities, shopping
specials and culinary delights. Logan's most lively night!
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Nov. 23 — Santa Parade. Main Street in Downtown Logan. Call 740-385-6836 for more information.
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Nov 28 — Final Friday's on the Square. Downtown Nelsonville stays open late the Final Friday of each month. This month's event features gallery openings, street musicians, dancers, artists and craftsmen selling their wares, art, artists' demonstrations, plays, musical shows and more!
Cost: Free. Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm. Location: Nelsonville's Public Square, Nelsonville, OH 45764 More Details: Ann Judy (740) 753-1011.
December 2008
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Dec. 6 — Late Night Logan: Visit Main Street for special entertainment, activities, shopping
specials and culinary delights. Logan's most lively night!
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Dec. 7 — Christmas in Ash Cave. A lighted stroll back to Ash Cave. Warm with refreshments by
an open fire, listen to or join in with carolers, have the kids visit with an old-fashion Santa or help to decorate a
Christmas tree for the wildlife. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 740-385-6841
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Dec 26 — Final Friday's on the Square. Downtown Nelsonville stays open late the Final Friday of each month. This month's event features gallery openings, street musicians, dancers, artists and craftsmen selling their wares, art, artists' demonstrations, plays, musical shows and more!
Cost: Free. Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm. Location: Nelsonville's Public Square, Nelsonville, OH 45764 More Details: Ann Judy (740) 753-1011.
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