Bye, Bye Summer.......

It's hard to believe Labor Day is upon us--the unofficial END of summer.  The long weekend will bring about holiday parties, picnics and family gatherings.  If you don't already have your weekend booked up solid--like I do, here are a few things to consider to round out your end of summer plans.
Typically Geneva-on-the-Lake closes down for the summer after this weekend.  However with the various bars and eateris located there, the evenings and weekends will continue to have activity after Labor Day comes and goes.  This weekend, enjoy, Eddies Grill, putt-putt, arcade games, Capo's pizza, various shops, bars, wineries and restaurants.....watch the sunset over Lake Erie, while you take a ferris wheel ride and stroll along the Strip to feel that last blast of summer before it fades off into that sunset.

Sunday brings back community fun to Madison:

Sunday Event--Light up the Park
Madison Twp Park 6717 Lake Rd, Madison Oh

The Madison Township Event Planning Committee is bringing the fun back! FIREWORKS, yes, fireworks are coming back to the Township Park. Come bring the family to the 1st Annual, “Light up the Park” & Family Fun Day Celebration. Sunday, September 2nd starting at 3:00PM, the park will be filled with Crafters, Vendors, Games for the kids, a chance to get your 2012 Chevy Cruze Raffle Ticket. Cornhole tournament with cash prizes, Punt, Pass & Kick contest for boys & girls of all ages, Face Painting, Putt-Putt Golf, Live music from “The Burning River Ramblers”, Dancing….and many more activities.

You’ll also enjoy a “Family Crawl” purchase any item from each of the participating restaurants/bars, get your “Crawl” tee-shirt signed, purchase your Chevy Cruze raffle ticket and get entered into a 5 day / 4 night Cruise, the winner will be drawn just before the fireworks.

And, for the main event…FIREWORKS will be starting at 9:00PM.

Come down to see our Beautiful,Newly Renovated Madison Township Beach

Don’t miss out on this Fun Filled family Day. It’s a great way to say good bye to summer and welcome in the cooler days of Autumn!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

3:00 - Kids games
Pass, Punt & Kick contest
Face painting
Crafts at the Girl Scout Booth
Puyt-Putt
Crafter / Vendor booths open

4:00 - Cornhole Tournament

5:00 - Corner Crawl

6:00 - 8:00 - Live Music "Burning River Ramblers"

9:00 - Fireworks
PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS/BARS

The Wagon Wheel
Roman's IV
Lake Effectz
Compadres
Asa Cox Home's tent

 

The nice weather should allow for a few more rounds of golf, with several courses to choose from, and with fall rates coming soon, that will help to stretch your entertainment dollars.

 

However you choose to spend your last weekend of summer, have fun and be safe.

 

 

It's Fair Time!

It's hard to believe it's August already.  And, after wrapping up the first of two weeks of the Olympics, it's time to not only cheer on our favorite USA Olympians, but our local kids and communities at the county fairs.  The fairs all have their own history and various events, games, rides, shows and contests to enjoy.  Local youth spend the week exhibiting animals they have raised and/or trained within their various 4-H groups.  There are also exhibits for sewing and baking, and auctions for livestock.  Each day features exhibitor shows--horse shows, showmanship...etc, various free entertainment shows, rides, food, games and entertainment at the Grandstand:  Truck and Tractor Pulls, Demolition Derbies, Motocross and Musical Acts.
Several days during the week offer free admission, such as Kids Day or Veteran Appreciation/Seniors Day.
Check out the websites for schedules, rates and special day offers.

Ashtabula County Fair, located in Jefferson Ohio starts this week, Tuesday August 7-Sunday August 12th. 
Friday night at the Grandstand, Jake Owen is the featured entertainment.
www.ashtabulafair.com


156th Lake County Fair celebrates it's 100th Anniversary at the Painesville Fairgrounds location.  Lake County Fair runs Tuesday, August 14th-Sunday August 19th.  Saturday, August 18th, An Evening with Abbey Road--Beatles tribute band, will be featured in the Grandstand.
www.lakecountyfair.org

Rounding out the summer, the Great Geauga County Fair runs Thursday August 30th-Monday September 3rd, Labor Day Weekend, in Burton Ohio.
www.geaugafair.com

The county fair takes me back to being a teenager....showing my horse, spending time with friends, riding the rides, eating yummy fair food, all while enjoying a hobby that taught me responsibility and discipline.
Support our local youth and their accomplishments as well as our communities. Visit the County Fair!