OSU Extension: 4-H Craft Show at the fairgrounds this Saturday

Connie Smith
·4 min read

Make plans to attend the Fairfield County 4-H Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the fairgrounds. Vendors will be in the Ed Sands building, the AAA building and the Beef Barn. You will have the opportunity to visit with 130 vendors at this year’s event making it the 4-H Advisory Committee’s largest craft show yet. Also, be sure to bring an unwrapped toy for the local firefighters' Toys for Tots Program.

Oakland Grocery will also be on hand with free Perry’s ice cream cones for all. Donations will be asked for the ice cream and will be given back to the 4-H Youth Development program in Fairfield County.

There is no cost to enter the show and no cost to park on the Fairgrounds. Make plans now to come to the 4-H Christmas in July Craft and Vendor Show and maybe even plan to stop by the Old Fashioned Farmers Market for some fresh fruits and veggies too! The Fairfield County Fairgrounds is definitely the place to be this Saturday!

Mid States Wool Growers “Woolen Square” Sale

For many years the place to buy the best and warmest wool sweaters was the “Woolen Square” store associated with Mid States Wool Growers. It is now time for their final sale of men and women’s sweaters, slippers and wool socks and more.

The sale will be held at the Mid-State Wool Growers facility located at 9449 Basil Western Road near Canal Winchester from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10 and Friday, Aug. 11. All sales will be final. This would be a great opportunity to do a little early holiday shopping or possibly find the perfect sweater to coordinate for the Guys and Gals Lead Wool Competition at the Fairfield County Fair.

Celebrate local foods in Fairfield County

OSU Extension in Fairfield County will be taking a new approach to Celebrating Local Foods Week by hosting week-long events throughout Fairfield County. We are planning a unique experience for consumers by selecting sites that will encourage them to travel to a variety of areas within the County to visit local food sources, farmers markets, wineries and much more. The celebration Event will be held the week of Aug. 7 thru the 11.

For all the details check out all details https://fairfield.osu.edu/ and register, go.osu.edu/fclocal or call 740-653-5419. For additional information view the Event Flyer. *Giveaways at each event, limited to the first 100 attendees. Attend three events and receive a free gift!

Mark your calendars now and make plans to be a part of the First week-long celebration of local foods in Fairfield County!! Thank you to our hosts: Clearcreek Country Vineyards, Fairfield County Fairgrounds, Ohio Beef Council, Fairfield County Cattlemen, The Green Machine, Combustion Brewing & Taproom, Keller Market House.

Upcoming events

Cooking Matters Classes to begin

Join OSU Extension Snap Education Program staff, Diane Sommers and Kacy Funk as they gear up for the Ohio SNAP-Ed Cooking Matters Cooking classes slated for Aug. 10-Sept. 21. Participants must be current or eligible SNAP recipients to participate. All classes will be held at the Fairfield County Ag Center located at 831 College Avenue, Lancaster. Class size is limited, and registration is required by Aug. 1 by calling OSU Extension at 740-653-5419.

A Matter of Balance – Managing Concerns about Falling

Beginning Thursday, Aug. 3, - 1 to 3 p.m.Location: Meals on Wheels of Fairfield County, 1515 Cedar Hill Rd, Lancaster, OH 43130

A Matter of Balance will help you:

  • Overcome the fear of falling

  • Recognize fall risk factors

  • View falls and fear of falling as controllable

  • Engage in a range of motion exercises that increase strength and balance.

When: 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursdays, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and Sept. 7, 14, 21To Register: Call Linda at 740-681-5050, ext 119

Bats: What You Didn't Learn Watching Batman

Are bats flying rodents? Do they really get stuck in your hair? What about rabies?? Learn what’s true and what’s not about Ohio’s bats at this class.

Thursday, Aug. 24, - 6 to 9 p.m.Location: Coyote Run Nature PreserveClass Fee: $15 (includes snacks and a packet of take-home information)Registration at woodlandstewards.osu.edu. Deadline: August 21, 2023.Contact email: brown.2766@osu.edu

Planting for Pollinators in Your Home Landscape

Tuesday, Aug. 29 - 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Location: Fairfield County District Library, 219 N Broad St., Lancaster, OH 43130

Discover how to create a pollinator-friendly landscape! Join OSU Extension Educator, Carrie Brown, as we explore the basics behind using native flowering plants to attract local pollinators.

This program is open to Adults, Teens, and their families.Register at: https://fcdlibrary.libnet.info/event/866726

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