SUMMER EVENTS

Looking for something to do this summer? Here are some of the events listed in Cambridge/Guernsey County Visitors Guide, produced by Spectrum Publications, and other events listed on the Visitors and Convention Bureau website.

JUNE

June 8-9: Bluegrass Festival, Deerassic Park Education Center, Cambridge. Information: 740-432-3787 or www.deerassic.com.

June 9: Cambridge Lions Club Truck and Tractor Pull, Guernsey County Fairgrounds, Old Washington. Information: Jim Caldwell at 740- 432-9278 or www.cambridgelions.com.

June 15-Sept. 29: The Living Word Outdoor Drama, Living Word Amphitheater, 6010 College Hill Road, Cambridge. This nationally recognized drama brings to life the passion of Jesus Christ. Information: 740-439-2761 or visit www.livingworddrama.org.

June 16: National Road Bike Show, Downtown Cambridge. Bike judging, music, food, 50/50, and live auctions. Information:  740-584-8598, www.nationalroadriders.com or DowntownCambridge.com. 

June 17: Madcap Productions / When You Wish Upon a Fish, Living Word Amphitheater, Cambridge. The famous Grimm brothers take the stage in one of the most popular Madcap shows of all time. Information: 740-439-2761 or www.livingworddrama.org.

June 22: Dance in the Park, Cambridge City Park.

June 22-23: Kicking Bear One-On-One, Deerassic Park Education Center. In association with Ray Howell’s National Mentoring Program, attendees will participate in a 3-D archery course.  Event is from 4 p.m. Friday until 4 p.m. on Saturday; registration required. Information: 740-435-3335 or www.deerassic.com.

June 22-23: National Cambridge Glass Collectors Show Sale, Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center, Cambridge. Show features Cambridge and other fine glassware, including Heisey, Imperial, Fenton, Duncan, Tiffin, and others. Friday 1 p.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 740-432-4245 or www.cambridgeglass.org. 

June 23: Relay for Life, Meadowbrook High School.

June 23: National Cambridge Collectors Glass Dash, St. Benedict’s Activity Center, 220 N 7th St, Cambridge. Antique glass sale featuring Cambridge and other fine glassware including Heisey, Fenton, Imperial, Duncan, Tiffin, and Westmoreland.  Information: 740-432-4245 or www.cambridgeglass.org.

June 23: Tunes on the Trail, Leatherwood Park Pavilion, Lore City, sponsored by the Lore City Ladies Association. Information: 740-260-0558.

JULY

July 4: Boom-A-Rama, Cambridge City Park.

July 11-14: Ohio Hills Folk Festival, Quaker City. Information: 740-679-2880 www.ohiohillsfolkfestival.com or write: PO Box 11, Quaker City, OH 43773.

July 14: Empowered, a free Christian Rock/Contemporary concert from noon to 9 p.m. at McFarland Stadium in Cambridge. Information: 740-408-6831.

July 26-29: Buffalo Hills Native American Pow-Wow, 54780 S.R. 566, Senecaville. Information: 740-679-3617 or www.buffalohillsresort.com.

July 28: 12th Annual Traditional Pow-Wow, Rocky Fork Recreation, Kimbolton. Information: 740-498-4614 or visit www.RockyForkRec.com.

AUGUST

August 2-4: Antrim Community Volunteer Fire Department Festival, Antrim Firehouse. Information: 740-498-6923.

August 3-4: 10th Annual Deerassic Classic, Deerassic Park Education Center, Cambridge; for adults 18 and over. Please call for specific information regarding tickets. Information: 740-435-9500 or www.deerassic.com.

August 4-5: Family Friends Jubilee, City Park Big Pavilion, Cambridge. Due to so many nationalities, races and cultures, we like to meet one time per year to embrace each other, learn about differences and discover that we are not so different after all. Free admission. Information: Pam Porcha 740-255-5280 or Carol Houston 740-432-7590.

August 10-12: Salt Fork Arts Crafts Festival, Cambridge City Park. Celebrating 44 years of bringing the arts to Guernsey County, the Salt Fork Festival again brings beauty and excitement  to the Cambridge City Park. Contact:  740-705-2175 or www.saltforkfestival.org.

August 16-18: 9th Annual Lore City Festival, Leatherwood Park Bike Trail, State Route 285, Lore City. Free admission and parking. Information: 740-260-0558.

August 17-26: 101 Dalmation Kids at the Cambridge Performing Arts Centre, Cambridge. Information: 740-261-4304 or www.cambridgeperformingartscenter.org.

August 18: 27th Annual Cambridge Classic Cruise-In, Downtown Cambridge. Named by Cruisin’ Times Magazine as the best car show in its category. Information: 740-439-2238 or www.DowntownCambridge.com.

August 19-26: Tom Meyer of Wordsower Ministry International, Living Word Amphitheater, Cambridge. The memory man, Tom Meyer, retells Genesis and Revelations from memory as ancient Israelites did thousands of years ago. Information: 740-439-2761 or visit www.livingworddrama.org.

There are other events being scheduled so check www.daily-jeff.com or www.visitguernseycounty.com for updates. E-mail any corrections to rbooth@daily-jeff.com.