Come celebrate your 4th of July in Ashville during our 78th anniversary. Our Fish sandwich is “As Big As Your Hand". Along with parades, crafts, foods & midway, make Ashville the place to be this year. The Grand Parade is 11 a.m., followed by Free entertainment all day until our fantastic fireworks display at 10 p.m. So come be a part of one of Ohio’s oldest & largest community 4th of July Celebrations.

Cost: Free

Phone: 740-983-9449

Witness the epic life story of the legendary Shawnee leader as he struggles to defend his sacred homelands in the Ohio country during the late 1700's. “Tecumseh!” has been labeled as one of the most mesmerizing dramas in the nation.

Contact: Tecumseh Outdoor Drama , Phone: 866-775-0700

Original Artwork for sale to benefit the Berger Health Foundation, featuring the Chillicothe Art Guild and photography by Jordanne Renner.

Phone: 740-420-8487

First Thursday - July 2nd, 5-8 p.m. First Capital Rotary sponsors "A 4th of July Picnic". Enjoy summer favorites from area restaurants along with adult beverages and soft drinks. The Storm will perform at the event, held at 45 East Second Street, Chillicothe at the Majestic Theatre courtyard.

Cost: $5

Activities Friday evening, all day Saturday. Presented by Berne Union Music Boosters.

Cost: 3$ parking fee

Contact: Peggy Poenisch, Phone: 740-746-0481

Contact: Tory Wolfe, Phone: 740-928-4446

Free concert Friday night. July 3: Lancaster Community Band; July 10: The Conspiracy Band; July 17: British Invasion; July 24 & 31: Lancaster Festival

Contact: Lancaster Parks Office , Phone: 740-687-6651

Get ready for Athens' annual 4th of July Bash! Festivities include fireworks, a car show, fun run/walk, free swimming at the Athens City Pool, and of course, the parade! The BoomsDay fireworks will be held the evening of July 3rd.

Contact: Wendy Jakmas, Phone: 740-594-2251

There will be a parade, entertainment, and food at the Old Settlers Reunion. Enjoy the festivities!

Phone: 740-590-2744

Follow the hills and dales of Northern Vinton County to a variety of quaint antique and gift shops, artisan studios, covered bridges and colorful quilt barns.

Cost: Free

Contact: Vinton County CVB, Phone: 800-596-5033

Water and trees take on a special glow as you're serenaded by crickets, tree frogs, owls and the occasional splash of nocturnal creatures taking an evening swim. For hopeless romantics, friends and families alike, the sights and sounds of the nighttime river are a treat you will never forget. A roaring campfire greets your return, complete with refreshments and entertainment.

Cost: $40 per canoe

Contact: Hocking Valley Canoe Livery , Phone: 800-686-0386

The Annual July 4th Fireworks Display will begin at dusk on the banks of the Scioto River in Yoctangee Park Annex.

Hog Roast and Campsite Decorating, July 4, 10 am-Dusk at Paint Creek State Park Campground, 280 Taylor Road, Bainbridge. Enjoy the 4th of July weekend with a hog roast and campsite and bike decorating contests. Must be a registered camper to participate. All regular camping fees apply.

Phone: 937-981-7061

Contact: David Smith , Phone: 740-687-4747

The 4th of July is special time for everyone in this great country, and we all have different ways of celebrating. The "Thunder In The Valley" fireworks spectacular will be held on the 4th of July 2009, on the Hocking College Campus, located in Nelsonville, Ohio. "Thunder In The Valley" is the topping event of the Athens County 4th of July celebration. This event has become one of the premiere fireworks displays for Southeast Ohio. The show is choreographed to music and is set against the spectacular backdrop of the Hocking Hills.

Contact: Nelsonville Area Chamber of Commerce, Phone: 740-753-4346

Stroll through gardens, visit with 60 artists selling fine arts & crafts, listen to music provided by Logan-Holl grants, and food.

Cost: Lilyfest Committee

Contact: Lilyfest Committee , Phone: 740-969-2873

Musical entertainment at 6 PM. Bronc and bull riding, calf roping, steer wrestling and more. Food vendors.

Cost: $10 adults, $7children

Contact: Rushville Lions Club, Phone: 740-653-8611

5 pm – 8 pm at the Majestic Theatre Courtyard, 45 E. Second Street, Chillicothe. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets to this free concert. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. More information to come!

Cost: Free

0 am-11 am registration, with games beginning at 11am at the Ross County Sportsman & Wildlife Club, located at 501 Musselman Mill Road, Chillicothe. 2 person team corn hole, double elimination tournament. There will be an adult competition for ages 18 and older and a youth competition for those 17 and under. Prizes awarded to youth winners and cash prizes awarded to adult winners. Concessions and other games of chance available.

Cost: $15-$25

Phone: 740-649-9614

Hummingbird expert Allen Chartier will capture and band our hummingbirds. Allen will also present his research about Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds.

Stroll the grounds and feel the magic at our 15th Anniversary Open House! Be entertained by Scottish bagpipe music, wool spinning demonstrations, Celtic dancing and more! Our chefs will grace your taste buds with their delicious culinary delights, and Joppa Spa & Wellness Center will be open for tours and offering complimentary neck massages. You can enjoy live Scottish bagpipe music while touring our lovely rooms, suites, crofts and cottages, hosted by our frequent guests. And you can browse our gift gallery for special prices available only at the open house. If you haven't been to Lilyfest (which is about 2.3 miles west of us, just off 180) you might want to come early on Sunday and follow the signs. In its sixteenth year, Lilyfest has grown and now includes more than 70 area artists displaying, demonstrating and marketing their products. There are three acres of artistically designed gardens, ponds and garden sculptures, plant sales by professional horticulturists and answers to your plant growing and maintenance questions provided by OSU Master Gardeners. Visit Lilyfest Sunday morning and our open house on Sunday afternoon. Both locations will inspire the gardener within. Bring a car full or a busload and make it a day in the Hocking Hills!

Cost: Free

Contact: Glenlaurel Inn , Phone: 740-385-4070

In 2006, the first annual Ohio Brew Week was an enormous success. Ohio Brew Week 2009 promises to be bigger, better and offer even more microbrewed beers from across the state. Twenty-three microbreweries will be represented. During Ohio Brew Week, participating restaurants and pubs in Uptown Athens feature a unique microbrewed beers from different regions in Ohio. Attendees can also: * Enjoy beer-flavored food at participating restaurants * Listen to live music every night in several participating pubs and bars * Hear lectures on the art of crafting your own beer * Participate in dart and cornhole competitions * Vote for the Ohio Brew Week People's Choice Award

Phone: 740-592-5382

Learn the ancient art that uses the fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin. A great class for beginners, couples or girlfriends! Acupressure is an ancient healing art that uses the fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin to stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities. The origins of acupressure are as ancient as the instinctive impulse to hold your forehead or temples when you have a headache. When these points are pressed, they release muscular tension and promote the circulation of blood. Acupressure continues to be one of the most effective methods for self-treatment of tension-related ailments. Class participants will learn some of acupressure's most powerful points in a hands-on easy-to-follow format. Everyone will go home with a booklet outlining these potent points. Class size is limited to 12. It is scheduled from 10:00-2:00 and includes lunch. Cost is $85 per person. Inn Spa Manager Randall Wellman, LMT and MS, will be your instructor. Randy started teaching classes in 1994. He has studied with many masters and has worked on thousands of clients.

Cost: $85 / person

Contact: Inn at Cedar Falls , Phone: 800-653-2557

Discover a virtually unpaddled stretch of the Hocking River. Canoes and kayaks will launch just below Falls Mill at State Route 664 (a great place for photos) and end at the ODNR boat launch ramp at State Route 93. Basic paddling instruction is available for first timers. Refreshments served. Reservations recommended.

Cost: $25 per person

Contact: Hocking Hills Canoe Livery , Phone: 800-634-6820

Entertainment and fish fry each night, Grand Parade and Cake Auction on Saturday.

Cost: Free

All retail businesses offer their best buys of the season. Great time for specials and giveaways.

Phone: 740-420-8487

Blues, Brews & BBQ featuring food, drink & live music

Phone: 740-474-3636

The Boogie on the Bricks Summer Music Festival is an idea whipped up by local Athens, Ohio merchants and citizens as a fun event to be held in the heart of the city, home of Ohio University. Parking will be available free of charge in the Athens Parking Garage all day. Food will be served throughout the event beginning at 1:00 pm. Purveyors from your Athens Independent Restaurants will be serving up delectable treats at the food tent. The beer garden and dining area will be open throughout the festival featuring a selection of beer, soft drinks from Pepsi and bottled water. The stage will be visible from the beer garden tables. Beer will be sold until 9:30 pm. Other activities: Children's play area expected to include an inflatable bouncy-house, climbing wall, water balloon toss, face painting and more. Open from 2:00 pm until about 7:00 pm. Come view and buy local artwork from Athens County’s very own artists. Information will also be available from many of our important community organizations. Bands will be playing from 1:00 pm to 10:30 pm.

Contact: Ric Wasserman, Phone: 740-594-5722

Join us for our summer tasting of beers. Beers will be from local brewers and the afternoon will include a class and light appetizers.

Cost: $55 / person

Contact: Inn at Cedar Falls , Phone: 800-653-2557

Learn how to make arrowheads, primitive tools, and atl-atls. Displays and demonstrations at the Nature Center.

Cost: Free

Contact: Lake Hope State Park, Phone: 740-596-3030

Meet and talk with area artists/craftsmen at each shop, while the artists are demonstrating their work. Complete the Artist Quiz Game to enter in the Grand Prize Drawing. Visit each shop and collect three punches (one per shop) for door prizes and to get clues for the Artist Quiz Game. Enjoy refreshments at each of the shops. Scenic Way Gift Shop - 63775 St. Rt. 56, Creola Wind Chime Shop & Christmas Treasures - 29205 Ilesboro Rd., Logan

Cost: Free

Contact: Scenic Way Gift Shop & Wind Chime Shop, Phone: 888-892-8640

Soldier’s Monumental Association hosts a display of war relics that have been donated through the years. Honoring our war veterans from the Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korean War and Vietnam, this collection will fascinate you.

Phone: 740-474-6773

Learn how to make arrowheads, primitive tools, and atl-atls. Displays and demonstrations. Nature Center.

The 60th annual Parade of the Hills Festival promises something for everyone. Whether you're old, young, or somewhere in between, the Parade of The Hills has something for you! Each night features tons of entertainment on each of our three stages, as well as the Arts on the Square, a top-notch midway, professional and local food vendors, and much, much more!

A great opportunity to taste before you buy. Includes more than 20 wines to sample, plus appetizers. Reservations encouraged.

Cost: $25 per person

Contact: Shaw's Inn & Restaurant , Phone: 740-654-1842

5 pm – 8 pm at the Majestic Theatre Courtyard, 45 E. Second Street, Chillicothe. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets to this concert. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. More information to come!

Cost: Free

Paddle your canoe from sunset to moonlight, using the light of the moon as it reflects on the water. Your trip ends at the livery with a roaring bonfire, s'mores and a local bluegrass band for your enjoyment. Reservations highly recommended. Meet at the livery at 7:00 p.m. and be sure to bring a flashlight.

Cost: $35 per canoe for two people

Contact: Hocking Hills Canoe Livery , Phone: 800-634-6820

Heritage demonstrations, antique tractor show and parade, live traditional music, food, story telling, vendors.

Phone: 740-474-3636

Night time on the Hocking River is magical, and nothing is more exciting than experiencing it by torchlight: flickering flames reflecting on rippling water, golden eyes blinking from surrounding trees, all bathed in a surreal, golden glow. For romantics, friends and families, the river by torchlight is an unforgettable delight. A roaring campfire greets your return, with refreshments and entertainment.

Cost: $40 per canoe

Contact: Hocking Valley Canoe Livery , Phone: 800-686-0386

Kayak quietly to inlets and birding spots to enjoy osprey, heron, red headed and various woodpeckers, warblers and song birds of every description. Held on lakes and waterways of Southeast Ohio and led by Julie Davis, President of Columbus Audubon. Identify by sound and sight. Kayaks provided - no experience necessary. Reservations required.

Cost: $40

Contact: Touch the Earth Adventures , Phone: 740-591-9094

10 am-Dusk at Paint Creek State Park Campground, 280 Taylor Road, Bainbridge. Campers will have the option to set up a yard sale on their site this weekend. Remember...one man’s “junk” is another man’s “treasure”. All regular camping fees apply.

Phone: 937-981-7061

Enjoy this special community art event in Nelsonville's Historic Square Arts District, featuring sidewalk sales at all venues.

Cost: Free

Contact: Final Fridays on the Square, Phone: 740-753-1011

Kayak quietly to inlets and birding spots to enjoy osprey, heron, red headed and various woodpeckers, warblers and song birds of every description. Held on lakes and waterways of Southeast Ohio and led by Julie Davis, President of Columbus Audubon. Identify by sound and sight. Kayaks provided - no experience necessary. Reservations required.

Cost: $40

Contact: Touch the Earth Adventures , Phone: 740-591-9094

Musical based on the books of Dr. Seuss, fun for the entire family.

Cost: $10

Contact: Melvin C. Spring , Phone: 614-863-1861