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Short Summer Get-a-Ways
Looking for a great close to home get-a-way? Then look no further than Medina County, Ohio. Medina County not only offers great small town atmosphere and home town friendliness but there is plenty to do for everyone. Our close proximity to Cleveland, Akron/Canton, Lorain and Amish Country make Medina County easily accessible.
For those who love to spend their time on the golf course, Medina County offers great challenging or moderate courses, then finish the day with dinner in one of our wonderful restaurants in the County. Medina County is a location for a fun Ladies Weekend or mid-week get-a-way. Your day can include spas, great shopping opportunities, a winery and excellent restaurants to make your stay complete in a safe and friendly environment. Bring the family for a fun visit. For the kids we offer a petting farm, miniature golf, fun festivals, the county fair or outlet shopping.
Medina County also has many great festivals and events all year long which will offer family fun. There is the Valley City Frog Jump. Bring your own frog or rent one when you get there. The Lodi Sweet Corn Festival, of course, has the best sweet corn to enjoy while you watch the Hospital Bed Race through town. The Medina County Fair has rides, entertainment, my favorite, fair food and all kinds of animals and competitions. Once a month in June, July, August and September, there is bull riding at Creekbend Farms, home to the Buckin’ Ohio Bull Riding Series. You will enjoy great food, entertainment and, of course, bull riding. Other events include flea markets, craft shows, an art show and many other fun events.
Medina County has many great hotels and two bed & breakfasts which will fit everyone’s needs. For the outdoor person, Medina County has many great parks to enjoy hiking, nature walks, fishing, swimming and many other programs all year long. For a list of parks and other programs and events across Medina County, visit our website or pick up a copy of our visitors guide.
With our close proximity to the big cities, Medina County truly has something for everyone, so visit and “Explore the Possibilities…”
Hinckley Historical Society
The Hinckley Historical Society is located on the corner of Ridge Road (State Route 3) and Center Road (State Route 303) at the center of Hinckley, Ohio. The office and research library are housed in the 1846 small white clapboard Greek revival home at 1634 Center Road. The research library contains Hinckley family records, township history and many displays showing Hinckley’s past and what life was like in the early days in our communities. Learn the history of the township and much more.
The Society also oversees the 1862 farmhouse called the Worden Heritage Homestead. The home has the original hardwood floors, wavy glass windows and wood doors. The homestead is furnished in period belongings to the Worden family. These include the original rope bed belonging to Hiram Worden ca. 1842, a Goodrich Treadle sewing machine and a melodeon. After Hiram passed away, the farm and buildings went to his daughter, Nettie, who lived there until her death in 1945 when her third husband took ownership of the land and farm house.
It was Nettie’s third husband, Noble Stuart that made the greatest contribution to the property. He was a brick layer by trade and came to the Cleveland area to work. He eventually purchased land near the Worden Homestead where he met Nettie and married her after a short courtship. On the property beyond the fields are sandstone ledges, now called Worden Ledges. This was an area that the family often used for picnics, recreation, and, at times, for quiet reflection. This is where Noble Stuart started his stone carving shortly after he married Nettie. The carvings, about 10, are all things that interested Noble. He has a schooner, the face of George Washington, a cross and bible, and the face of Ty Cobb. Noble completed his carvings around 1948 and lived to be 94 years old living until September, 1984.
After his death, the land was purchased by the Cleveland Metroparks and is part of the Hinckley Reservation, often known as the jewel of the Emerald Necklace. The homestead and carvings are a great piece of the history of Hinckley. Special group tours of the homestead and carvings can be made by called Susen Batke at the Hinckley Historical Society at 330.278.3159.
Fun With the Kids
Summer is here and what do I do with the kids? Do not stay home, get out and enjoy all that Medina County has to offer. Spring Mist Farms offers a great day out on the farm every Wednesday, June through September 9th, 10am to 8pm. They offer a petting farm and feeding the animals, pony rides, pony cart ridges and horse or tractor hay rides. Visit their web site www.springmistfarms.com for details and rates. Take the kids to Buzzard Cove in Hinckley to enjoy an adventurous fantasy pirate themed miniature golf game. Visit their web site www.buzzardcove.com for rates and other information. Stop by Sandbaggers Golf & Game Center in Medina for a wonderful game of miniature golf. Rinky Dink Family Fun Center offers miniature golf, go-carts and bumper boats; visit their web site www.rinkydinkminigolf.com for more information. If the day is a rainy one, stop at Amazone Family Entertainment Center where your children can enjoy Jungle Themed Laser Tag, Playground and a large Arcade Room. Visit their web site www.myamazone.com for other programs and information. Or plan an afternoon of roller skating at Medina Skateland. Visit their web site www.medinaskateland.com for hours and rates.
Don’t forget about the Medina County Parks, all of the city parks, recreation centers and the Cleveland Metroparks Hinckley Reservation. All offer fun for the whole family with hiking trails, fishing, programs and picnic areas. When is the last time the family got together for a picnic in the park?
The Medina County Library’s and the Wadsworth Library also offer various children’s programs all summer long. For a listing of events and information, go to their individual websites, www.wadsworthlibrary.com and www.mcdl.info.
Fun For the Whole Family
Other fun events include the Buckin’ Ohio Bull Riding Series, Voyageur Canoe Paddle on Hinckley Lake, Lodi Sweet Corn Festival, Chippewa Lake Water Ski Show, Open House and Ice Cream Social at the Medina County Historical Society and the Northern Ohio Live Steamers Miniature Train Ride. Visit our web site, www.visitmedinacounty.com, for more information and other events in Medina County.
Summer is also a great time for taking the family on exciting and fun outings; like going to a farm to pick your own fruits and vegetables or to one of the many Farmers Markets where you can get fresh fruits, vegetables or homemade items from local farmers or small businesses. Get to know where your food is coming from. For a Farm and Market Guide including events, call our office to request a guide be mailed to you.
For a bit of nostalgia and fun family entertainment, take the family down to the Blue Sky Drive-In in Wadsworth or perhaps the Community Band Concerts in the Gazebo on Medina’s Public Square. The concerts will be Friday nights through July except for July 3rd the concert will be Sunday, July 4th instead. There are also summer concerts in Wadsworth, July 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th. Litchfield has an Ice Cream Social and Concert on July 16th and 27th. Mapleside Farms hosts Concerts in the Valley July 2nd, 16th and 30th.
Also this summer July 12th through the 18th is Arts Week in Medina County. See schedule below.
Medina Events
Children’s Programs, Public Square at 12noon:
Monday, July 12 Artist Jane Magargee lets children create a drawing based on enjoying art in nature and the out-of-doors.
Tuesday, July 13 Kelly Parks and the Medina Centre for Dance Art present an interactive program and performance.
Wednesday, July 14 Michele Cotner provides drama through pantomime, improv and theatre games.
Thursday, July 15 Graduate music student Jeff Wolfe facilitates a drum circle with instruments provided for children’s use.
Friday, July 16 Nate “The Great” Nawalaniec, magician from Hinckley, entertains audiences.
Evening Events, Public Square at 7:30pm:
Monday, July 12 Award winning rock band “Cheyne-Strokes” does classic rock and a little hard rock. Most of these young musicians gave a concert for Arts Week in 2006.
Tuesday, July 13 Hinckley resident, Bud Preston entertains with a “Woodland Melodies” concert. The finger style guitarist plays popular folk melodies and numbers from his CD.
Wednesday, July 14 Jim Gill and Doc Dreyfuss provide a real treat for audiences – songs, comedy routines and banter.
Thursday, July 15 Dan Polk and David Parsons return with guitars and vocals that feature classic rock and entertainment for all ages.
Friday, July 16 Chalk Art – preceding the 8:30pm Medina Community Band Concert, children get free chalk to draw art work on the sidewalks around Public Square which will then be seen during Art-in-the-Park on Sunday. Host: Jim Gilder.
Art-in-the-Park
Medina County Art League is pleased to announce today that Akron General/Lodi Community Hospital will be the lead sponsor for the 37th Annual Art in the Park, set for Sunday, July 18, 2010. Medina's Public Square will house 130 juried artisans traveling from as far as New Mexico to exhibit their fine art. Mediums include painting, pottery, leather, jewelry, wood, photography, fiber, mixed media, metal and much more. Each year, artists donate one piece of artwork for the scholarship raffle at 6pm. Raffle proceeds and additional contributions from MCAL are awarded as scholarships to Medina County high school graduates pursuing art in college. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows will sell refreshments and light fare on the bandstand, while the Noon Kiwanis and a kettle corn vendor provide additional delectable food and snacks on Broadway Street. Visitors may also enjoy many restaurants and gift shops that surround the square. For more information visit www.medinaartleague.com and Main Street Medina at www.mainstreetmedina.com.
Brunswick Events
Children’s Programs, Rec Center, Indoor Stage at 12:30pm:
Monday, July 12 Michele Cotner provides drama through pantomime, improve and theatre games.
Tuesday, July 13 Hannah Wynne returns to tell humorous, true stories to delight all.
Wednesday, July 14 Led by Jane Magargee, children look at mosaic works of art and are inspired to create their own paper mosaics.
Thursday, July 15 With help from Lee Buether, children create their own book or album to fill with their own story of memories.
Friday, July 16 Graduate music student Jeff Wolfe facilitates a drum circle with instruments provided for children’s use.
Evening Events, Rec Center, Outdoor Stage at 7pm:
Tuesday, July 13 Dan Polk and David Parsons return with guitars and vocals that feature classic rock and entertainment for all ages.
Wednesday, July 14 Contemporary Irish band “Craic” will play “energy driven” rock versions of classic Irish tunes. The eight group members either went to BHS or have close ties to Brunwick.
Thursday, July 15 Hinckley resident, Bud Preston, entertains with a “Woodland Melodies” concert. The finger style guitarist plays popular folk melodies and numbers from his CD.
Other Events
Children’s Program, Firestone Park, Spencer:
Tuesday, July 13 6:30pm, Nate the Great – Magic and Balloon Art
Tuesday, July 13 7:30pm, Tony Rump - Jazz
Millstream Park, Valley City at 7:30pm:
Jim Gill and Doc Dreyfuss
Outdoor Concerts:
Brunswick Community Band – concert dates and times vary, call 330.273.8000.
Medina Community Band – Fridays in June and July, Holiday Concert on July 4, Medina’s Public Square, 8:30pm, 330.725.8198.
Litchfield Town Band – Friday evenings in June, July and August except Fair Week, call 330.723.6966.
Fourth of July Activities in Medina County
Friday, July 2nd
Valley City: String band, pioneer demos, ice cream social, 7pm, Millstream Park.
Saturday, July 3rd
Brunswick: Festival – Patriot Party at the Brunswick Community Recreation and Fitness Center 5am-9pm; Concert at the Rec Center at 7pm, Brunswick Community Band and Brunswick Community Choir will be performing; Fireworks, Brunswick High School at dusk (July 5 rain date).
Medina: Festival – MCRC Fireworks Festival 4pm to 10pm; Fireworks Medina High School at dusk.
Spencer: Car Cruise-In, Firestone Park 4pm to 10pm, DJ, vendors and food.
Wadsworth: Fireworks, Memorial Park at dusk.
Valley City: Steam Engine Show, bring a picnic lunch, string band, civil war camp, Indian demos, displays at Noon.
Burbank: Chalk on the Walk, 11am-3pm, at Lodi Station Outlets.
Sunday, July 4th
Chippewa Lake: Parade begins at 1pm at Gloria Glens Town Hall on Lake Road and ends at Lions Park; Chippewa Lake Water Ski Show will begin at 5:30pm at the Chippewa Lake Beach.
Medina: YWCA Twin Sizzler Race begins at 6am, race day registration at Garfield Elementary; Concert - American Blast at the United Methodist Church 4pm Root Beer Floats at 3:15pm; Parade begins at Spring Grove and Liberty at 6pm and ends at Jefferson and Washington; Kiwanis Ice Cream Social will be held from 5pm to 10pm in the Square; Concert featuring the Medina Community Band begins at 8:30pm in the Gazebo.
Spencer: Parade begins at 2pm at the police station and continues to Firestone Park; Fireworks/Celebration with opening ceremonies at 2pm at Firestone Park includes music, a crash reenactment, dunk tank, rock wall and food; Fiddle Contest 5pm to 7pm, Fireworks at dusk.
Valley City: Parade line-up begins at 1pm, parade begins at 2pm at the depot on Center Road and ends at Mill Stream Park; Festival at Mill Stream Park will have all day live entertainment, pioneer demos, activities, games, prizes and concessions; special 200th fireworks display at dusk.
Wadsworth: Concert on the lawn in front of the OJ Work Auditorium featuring the music of the Wadsworth Community Band at 7pm.
Burbank: Rock the Rails Summer Concert Series, Noon to 2pm featuring Moss Stanley on the piano.
2010 Farm & Market Guide, Visitors Guide and Medina Souveniours
If visiting family and friends are looking for items to remind them of their visit, stop by the Medina County Visitors Bureau’s office at 32 Public Square. We have sweatshirts, coffee mugs, and pens for sale. Our 2010 Farm & Market Guide for Medina County is also available along with the current Events Guide and Visitors Guide.
July, 2010 Events
1 And the Beat Goes On, Susan Hambley Nature Center, Brunswick, 10-11:30am, grades 4-6, fee per student, call 330.722.9364 to register.
Beach Blanket Party, Lodi Library, 1:30pm, ages 3-6, call 330.948.1885 to register.
1-31 Blueberry Picking, Martin’s Blueberry Farm, Spencer, call 330.648.2884 for picking times.
2 Rally in the Alley, behind Main Street Café, Medina, 4:30-11pm, 330.722.2729.
Concerts over the Valley, Mapleside Farms, Brunswick, 6-9pm, admission 7/16 concert, 330.225.5577.
2,3 Live Entertainment, The Oaks Lakeside Restaurant, Chippewa Lake, 6:30pm, 330.769.2601.
2-4 Valley City Bicentennial, Millstream Park, Valley City, Fri 7pm, Sat Noon, Sun 1pm, fireworks on Sun, 216.990.1597.
2-5 Independence Day Sidewalk Sales, Lodi Station Outlets, Burbank, 330.948.9929.
3 Chugga Charlie Meet and Greet, Lodi Station Outlets, Burbank, Noon-3pm, 330.948.9929.
Chalk on the Walk, Lodi Station Outlets, Burbank, 11am-3pm, 330.948.9929.
Medina Fireworks Festival, Medina Comm Rec Ctr, Medina, 4-10pm, 330.721.6901.
Band “Rendezvous” & Horseshoe Tournament, Willow Lake Park, Brunswick, general day admission, 330.225.6580.
Fireworks, Memorial Park, Wadsworth, at dark, 330.335.9301.
Guided Walking Tours, Northern Ohio Railway Museum, 10am-4pm, free will donation accepted, 330.769.5501.
Medina County Farmers’ Market, Public Square, Medina, 9am-1pm, 330.725.4911.
Seville Farmers Market, Marie Stanhope Park, Seville, 9am-12noon, 330.769.1522.
Karaoke Idol Contest 2010, Caddyshack Bar & Grille, Hinckley, 10:30pm, cash prizes at finals Sep 11, featuring Excalibur Entertainment, 330.952.0331.
4 Rock the Rails Summer Concert Series, Lodi Station Outlets, Burbank, Noon-2pm, featuring Moss Stanley on the Piano, 330.948.9929.
4th of July Concert, Uptown Park, Medina, 8:30pm, presented by Medina Community Band.
Medina Hospital Twin Sizzler Race, Public Square, Medina, 6am-12noon, 5K, 10K, 27-mile Bike Race, 1-mile Fun Run, participation fee, 330.722.2020.
Independence Day Parade and Band “Yearbook”, Willow Lake Park, Brunswick, general day admission, 330.225.6580.
4th of July Parade, Lake Rd, Chippewa Lake, 1pm, sponsored by Lions Club, 330.769.3895.
Chippewa Lake Water Ski Show, Chippewa Lake Beach, Beachside Blvd, 5:30pm, 330.769.1520.
Farmers Market, Downtown Lodi, 11am-2pm, 330.948.2672.
5-30 Back to School Gift with Purchase, Lodi Station Outlets, Burbank, 330.948.9929.
6 Kids and Floats: Water Safety for Young Children, Wolf Creek Environmental Ctr, 10-11am, ages 4-6, call 330.722.9364 to register.
6-8 Passport to Fishing, Letha House Enclosed Shelter, 9:30am-12:30pm, ages 7-12, call 330.722.9364 to register.
7 Start with a Story, Wolf Creek Environmental Ctr, 10:30-11:30am, ages 4-6, fee per student, call 330.722.9364 to register.
Wild Wednesday Summer Sale, One Fine Day Alpacas, Seville, 2-8pm, 330.388.2506.
Splish Splash Bath, Lodi Library, 1:30pm, ages 4+, call 330.948.1885 to register.
Now Open!, Spring Mist Farms, Brunswick Hills, 10am-8pm, admission, 330.225.3565.
8 And the Beat Goes On, Wolf Creek Environmental Ctr, 10-11:30am, grades 4-6, fee per student, call 330.722.9364 to register.
Bubble Day, Lodi Library, 1:30pm, all ages, call 330.948.1885 to register.
Silent Library, Medina Library, 6pm, ages 12+, call 330.725.0588 to register.
Summer Concerts, Downtown Wadsworth, 7pm, 330.335.9301.
9 Stroller Hike, Hubbard Valley Park, 10:30am, call 330.722.9364 for information.
Find Your Inner Twilight, Brunswick Library, 3pm, ages 11-14, call 330.273.4150 to register.
Summer Series Gazebo Concerts, Uptown Park, Medina, 8:30pm, presented by Medina Community Band.
Rally in the Alley, behind Main Street Café, Medina, 4:30-11pm, 330.722.2729.
9,10 Live Entertainment, The Oaks Lakeside Restaurant, Chippewa Lake, 6:30pm, 330.769.2601.
10 Community Appreciation Day, Public Square, Medina, 2:30-5pm, hosted by Maximum Potential Chiropractic, 330.723.1441.
Growing Up Wild: Exploring Nature with Young Children-A Workshop for Educators, Wolf Creek Environmental Ctr, 9am-2pm, ages 16+, call 330.722.9364 for information and to register.
Amish/English Flea Market, 8964 Spencer Rd, Homerville, 9am-2pm, parking donation, 330.625.2514.
Chocolate Pudding Slide, Willow Lake Park, Brunswick, general day admission, 330.225.6580.
Da-Da, Da-da, Da-da…SHARK!, Brunswick Library, 10:30am, ages 7-10, call 330.273.4150 to register.
Farmers Market, Trinity United Church of Christ, Wadsworth, 9am-12:30pm, 330.334.2536.
Guided Walking Tours, Northern Ohio Railway Museum, 10am-4pm, free will donation accepted, 330.769.5501.
Medina County Farmers’ Market, Public Square, Medina, 9am-1pm, 330.725.4911.
Seville Farmers Market, Marie Stanhope Park, Seville, 9am-12noon, 330.769.1522.
Karaoke Idol Contest 2010, Caddyshack Bar & Grille, Hinckley, 10:30pm, cash prizes at finals Sep 11, featuring Excalibur Entertainment, 330.952.0331.
10,11 Voyageur Canoe Paddles, Hinckley Lake, Hinckley Reservation, shove off times 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm, fee per person, call 440.786.8530 to secure a seat.
Daylily Madness, Daylilies and More, Lodi, 330.948.2470.
11 Open House, Ice Cream Social and Yard/Porch Sale, Medina County Historical Society, Medina, 9am-4pm, 330.722.1341.
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