2008 Calendar of Events

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June 6th-7th

Gold Wings and Ribs Festival
Pomeroy Parking Lot-Pomeroy, OH
Friday: Noon-10:00 pm 
& Saturday 9:00 am-10:00 pm
 For more information: Paul (740) 992-0486 or
www.goldwingsandribs.com     
June 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th Big Bend Community Band Concert
Riverbend Arts Council
Dave Diles Park-Middleport, OH
For more information: Mary Wise (740) 992-2675
June 9-12th (attentive date) Heritage Day Camp for Youths
Meigs County Museum Annex-Pomeroy, OH
For more information and to register:
Meigs County Museum (740) 992-3810 or
e-mail: meigscohistorical@verizon.net 
June 13th Annual Heritage Dinner
Meigs County Museum Annex-Pomeroy, OH
For more information and to register:
Meigs County Museum (740) 992-3810 or
e-mail: meigscohistorical@verizon.net 

June 14th

GE Smith’s Heroes of Electric Guitar
with Larry Coryell, Bob Margolin & Jorma
Fur Peace Ranch – Pomeroy, Ohio
Concert begins at 8:00 pm/Gates open at 7:00 pm
Contact: John Hurlbut  (740) 992-6228
 www.furpeaceranch.com
June 21st Horse Show
Portland Community Center-Portland, OH
Contact: Bruce McKelvey (740) 590-9939 or
(740) 843-5216
June 27th “Rhythm on the River” Concert Series
Pomeroy Blues & Jazz Society Riverside Amphitheater- Pomeroy, Ohio
Contact: Tourism Office (740) 992-2239
or 877-MEIGS-CO 
www.courtstreetgrill.com
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July 4th  “Rhythm on the River” Concert Series
Pomeroy Blues & Jazz Society
Riverside Amphitheater- Pomeroy, Ohio
Contact: Tourism Office (740) 992-2239 or
877-MEIGS-CO 
www.courtstreetgrill.com
July 4th Middleport’s 4th of July Celebration
Middleport, Ohio
For more information: Brenda
(740) 992-0000
July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd  “Stories at the River’s Edge”
Dave Diles Park-Middleport, OH
For more information: Donna
(740) 992-7830
July 11th “Rhythm on the River” Concert Series
Pomeroy Blues & Jazz Society
Riverside Amphitheater- Pomeroy, Ohio
Contact: Tourism Office (740) 992-2239 or
877-MEIGS-CO                    www.courtstreetgrill.com
July 18th  “Rhythm on the River” Concert Series
Pomeroy Blues & Jazz Society
Riverside Amphitheater- Pomeroy, Ohio
Contact: Tourism Office (740) 992-2239
or 877-MEIGS-CO
www.courtstreetgrill.com
July 18th –20th Chester Shade Days
Chester Court House- Chester, Ohio
Friday beginning 6:30 pm -?
& Saturday 10:00 am-9:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Contact: (740) 992-2622 or (740) 985-9822
July 19th
30th Annual Ice Cream Social
Salem Township Volunteer Fire Department in Salem Center
11:00 am-6:00 pm
Linda 669-4245 or Opal 742-2805
July 25th-26th Big Bend Blues Bash
Pomeroy Blues & Jazz Society
Riverside Amphitheater- Pomeroy, Ohio
Contact: Tourism Office (740) 992-2239
or 877-MEIGS-CO    www.courtstreetgrill.com

July 19th

 

Horse Show
Portland Community Center-Portland, OH
Contact: Bruce McKelvey (740) 590-9939 or
(740) 843-5216
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August 9th 6th Annual Tribute to the Rev. Gary Davis
Jorma, Ernie Hawkins, Roy Book Binder,
 William Lee Ellis
Fur Peace Ranch – Pomeroy, Ohio
Concert begins at 8:00 pm/Gates open at 7:00 pm
Contact: John Hurlbut  (740) 992-6228
www.furpeaceranch.com
August 11th-16th Meigs County Fair
Pomeroy, Ohio
Contact: Debbie Watson (740) 9854372 or
(740) 992-6954
 www.themeigscountyfair.com
August 11th Log Cabin-Host at the Meigs County Fair
Pomeroy, OH
For more information:
Meigs County Museum (740) 992-3810 or
e-mail: meigscohistorical@verizon.net 
August 23rd Hot Tuna Acoustic/Chris Smither Opens
Fur Peace Ranch – Pomeroy, Ohio
Concert begins at 8:00 pm/Gates open at 7:00 pm
Contact: John Hurlbut  (740) 992-6228
 www.furpeaceranch.com
August 30th Labor Day Weekend Musical
River City Players Community Theatre
Meigs Elementary School Building-Middleport, OH
Saturday: 7:00 pm only
Sunday: 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
For more information: (740) 992-6759
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September 13th Cruisin’ Saturday Night (Car Show)Home National Bank – Racine, Ohio
All proceeds to benefit the RACO Scholarship Fund
Tri-Hosted by: Hill’s Automotive Classic Car
Restorations Home National Bank &
Gatling Ohio Coal Company
Contact: Melody McKay (740) 949-2217 or
(740) 949-2144 (evenings)
September 11th-13th Sternwheel Riverfest
“Rally by the River” 
Riverfront Parking Lot - Pomeroy, Ohio
Contact: Tourism Office (740) 992-2239 or
(877) MEIGSCO
September 13th Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks
Fur Peace Ranch – Pomeroy, Ohio
Concert begins at 8:00 pm/Gates open at 7:00 pm
Contact: John Hurlbut  (740) 992-6228
www.furpeaceranch.com
September 20th

Horse Show
Portland Community Center-Portland, OH
Contact: Bruce McKelvey
(740) 590-9939 or (740) 843-5216

September 20th “Ark In The Park”
Riverbend Arts Council
Dave Diles Park- Middleport, OH
10:00 am-4:00 pm
For more information: (740) 992-2675
September 20th Warren Haynes
Fur Peace Ranch – Pomeroy, Ohio
Concert begins at 8:00 pm/Gates open at 7:00 pm
Contact: John Hurlbut  (740) 992-6228 www.furpeaceranch.com
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October 4th Blues Fest
Rory Block, John Cephas, Roy Book Binder,
Kenny Sultan
Fur Peace Ranch – Pomeroy, Ohio
Concert begins at 8:00 pm/Gates open at 7:00 pm
Contact: John Hurlbut  (740) 992-6228
www.furpeaceranch.com
October 5th
Annual Chicken BBQ & "Meet the Candidates"
Featuring Star Grange's Famous Wood-Cooker Roasted Chicken
Star Grange-County Road 1 North Salem Center
11:00 am-2:00 pm
1:00 pm-Meet the candidates
Linda 669-4245 or Opal 742-2805
October 11th Chris Hillman & Herb Pederson
Fur Peace Ranch – Pomeroy, Ohio
Concert begins at 8:00 pm/Gates open at 7:00 pm
Contact: John Hurlbut  (740) 992-6228
www.furpeaceranch.com
October 11th Genealogy Fair
Chester Court House-Chester, Ohio
9:00 am-5:00 pm
For more information: Kaye (740) 985-4115

October 16th

Fall Basket/Bear Bingo Benefit for the Middleport Community Association
6:00 pm
Middleport Firehouse
For more information and to register:
(740) 992-0000
October 17th-18th Arts & Crafts Show & Haunted House
Portland Community Center-Portland, OH
Contact: (740) 843-5191 or (740) 843-5189
October 18th Fireman Appreciation Dinner
Chester Court House – Chester, Ohio
Contact: (740) 992-2622 or (740) 985-9822
October 18th Horse Show
Portland Community Center-Portland, OH
Contact: Bruce McKelvey (740) 590-9939 or
(740) 843-5216

October 19th

132nd Annual Meeting of The Meigs County Historical Society
Meigs County Museum Annex-Pomeroy, OH
For more information: Meigs County Museum (740) 992-3810 or e-mail: meigscohistorical@verizon.net 
October 24th-25th Haunted House
Portland Community Center-Portland, OH
Contact: (740) 843-5191 or (740) 843-5189
October 25th “Pumpkinport” Middleport Ohio
5:00- 8:00 pm
Moonlight Madness Sales, Carved
pumpkins judging, Refreshment, prizes and old fashioned family fun
Contact: Brenda (740) 992-0000
October 25th Jorma & David Bromberg
Fur Peace Ranch – Pomeroy, Ohio
Concert begins at 8:00 pm/Gates open at 7:00 pm
Contact: John Hurlbut  (740) 992-6228
www.furpeaceranch.com
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November 9th Riders In The Sky
Fur Peace Ranch – Pomeroy, Ohio
Concert begins at 8:00 pm/Gates open at 7:00 pm
Contact: John Hurlbut  (740) 992-6228
www.furpeaceranch.com
November 15th Hot Tuna All-Star Jam/Featuring GE Smith
Fur Peace Ranch – Pomeroy, Ohio
Concert begins at 8:00 pm/Gates open at 7:00 pm
Contact: John Hurlbut  (740) 992-6228
www.furpeaceranch.com
November 21st Musical Review Dinner Theatre
Meigs Elementary School Building-Middleport, OH 
Saturday: 7:00 pm only
Sunday: 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
For more information: (740) 992-6759
November 22nd Telebration
Riverbend Arts Council-Middleport, OH
Contact: Donna (740) 992-7830
November 28th Riverbend Talent Revue
Riverbend Arts Council
Middleport, Ohio
Contact: (740) 992-2675
November 29th The “Keep Your Fork” 5K Race/Walk
Meigs High School-Pomeroy, OH
Registration: 9:00 am-10:30 am
Race: 11:00 am
For more information and to register:
Mike (740) 992-7552 or 992-3058 
November 30th Pomeroy Christmas Parade
Pomeroy, OH
2:00 pm
Contact: Tony (740) 992-7141
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December 4th Middleport Home Tour
Middleport, OH
6:00 pm-10:00 pm
Contact: Brenda (740) 992-0000
December 5th Annual Christmas Dinner
Meigs County Museum Annex- Pomeroy, Ohio
For more information: Meigs County Museum
(740) 992-3810 or e-mail:
meigscohistorical@verizon.net
December 6th Middleport Christmas Parade
Middleport, OH
4:30 pm
Contact: Brenda (740) 992-0000
December 6th Eastern Bell Choir Concert with
Director Mrs. Chris Kuhn
Chester Court House – Chester, Ohio
2:00 pm
Contact: (740) 992-2622 or (740) 985-9822
December 6th-7th Christmas Open House
Chester Court House – Chester, Ohio
Noon – 4:00 pm
Enjoy old fashion Christmas, friends, &
refreshments
Contact: (740) 992-2622 or (740) 985-9822
December 7th Children’s Christmas Fun
Chester Court House – Chester, Ohio
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Stories, music, caroling, and craft
Contact: (740) 992-2622 or (740) 985-9822
December 11th Middleport Church Tour
Middleport, OH
6:00 pm -10:00 pm      
Contact: Brenda (740) 992-0000
December 13th Breakfast with Santa
Meigs County Museum Annex- Pomeroy, Ohio
For more information: Meigs County Museum
(740) 992-3810 or
e-mail: meigscohistorical@verizon.net
December 13th–14th Holiday Faire
Fur Peace Ranch-Pomeroy, OH
10:00 am-6:00 pm
Artisans, Crafters, Gourmet Food, & LIVE MUSIC
Free Admission
Contact: John Hurlbut  (740) 992-6228
www.furpeaceranch.com
December 19th “Frantic Santa”
Middleport, Ohio
6:00 pm –89:00 pm
Contact: (740) 992-0000
December 31st New Years Eve Party and Sock Hop
Riverbend Arts Council
Non-Alcoholic/Family Oriented
8:00 pm-12:00 am
Contact: (740) 992-2675
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Contact Information


Meigs County Tourism
238 West Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio  45769
Phone: 740-992-2239
Fax: 740-992-7942
1-877-MEIGS-CO
email:
director@meigscountytourism.com