October Events in the Loudonville-Mohican Area

OKTOBERFEST • October 2, 2010

Oktoberfest at Wolf Creek / Pine Run Grist Mill. Enjoy old world style German atmosphere with great food, live bands and of course beer. No admission to the grounds. For those 21 years and over only - admission to beer garden/band area. All food and drinks are available for purchase separately. Call 419-668-2497 or 877-266-4422 for more information.

For more info go to www.WolfCreekMill.org

PRAIRIE PEDDLER • October 2 – 3 & 9 - 10

Butler, OH.
10am-5pm. Adults- $6.00, Children 6-12- $3.00 and children under 6 are free. Held Rain or Shine.

20th Anniversary! Over 170 traditional and modern craftsmen demonstrate and sell their handmade items in a beautiful wooded late 1877's setting. Watch and listen to talented artisans show and explain the process of their handmade masterpieces. Enjoy and take home excellent homemade food, snacks and desserts prepared over open fires. Live continuous musical entertainment on four stages throughout the festival. Kids activities include face painting, magic shows, hands-on crafting, a petting zoo, pony rides and a horse drawn wagon ride through the woods. Call 419-663-1818 or 877-266-4422 for more information.

For more info go to www.shopthepeddler.com

122nd FREE STREET FAIR • October 5 - 9

122nd Free Street Fair in downtown Loudonville, Ohio. Five days of free entertainment, exhibits, livestock shows and auction, power pulls, rides and more. No admission fee. Call 419-994-4391 or 877-266-4422 for more information.

For information go to www.loudonvillefair.com

LOUIE Dinner Theatre • October 8 - 10,15 - 17

Historical Dinner/ Theater about the Life of Louis Bromfield, Pulizer Prize winning novelist. Play will feature period music and veteran actors from North Central Ohio. Louie turned his back on it all on a quest to change how the world farms. Tickets are available starting May 1st. Call 419-892-2784 or MansfieldTrilogy.com for more information.

For information go to www.MansfieldTrilogy.com

FALL FOLIAGE TOUR • October 15 – 17, 2010

Experience the beauty of Mohican Country during a drive it yourself tour through the Mohican State Park. Take a hike on the trails, enjoy many historical sites and visit the local shops in the Mohican area.

For more information please call 419-994-4789.

3rd ANNUAL MOHICAN 5K RUN / WALK • October 17, 2010
The Loudonville-Mohican Chamber of Commerce will host the 3rd Annual Mohican 5K Run / Walk in Loudonville on October 18th. Proceeds from this event will be used to help develop and maintain the Bike Path connecting downtown Loudonville to Mohican State Park Campground.
For more information go to www.mohican5k.com or call 419-994-4789.

OMAR'S HAUNTED TRAIL • Oct. 22-23, 29-30

At Wolf Creek / Pine Run Grist Mill. Omar's Haunted Trail is a safe, fun Halloween event for the younger crowd and their family. Designed by Boy Scouts to provide a scary environment without all the blood and horror of typical haunted houses. The trail has as many as 15 different scenes plus new scenes every year. Afterword relax listening to stories around the campfire.

For information go to www.omarshauntedtrail.com

MOHICAN VALLEY EAGLE WATCH • October TBA

The Mohican and Kokosing River watersheds are prime eagle watching areas. Join a local eagle expert who will teach you proper Eagle etiquette and will help understand the history, ecology and life of the bald eagles in Ohio. Special weekend getaway may be planned at Mohican River Inn.

For more info call 1-800-228-5118 or go to www.mohicanriverinn.net