MORGAN COUNTY

174th Morgan County Fair Returns Sept. 7-12

The 174th Morgan County Fair celebrates local agriculture and small-town traditions during the week of Labor Day, Sept. 7-12.

Fair admission is $10 per person or $30 for a season ticket. Parking is free for the week. The fairgrounds is located at 2760 S. Riverside Drive (State Route 60) just south of McConnelsville. 

• Monday, Sept. 7 - Labor Day; Fair royalty crowned at 5 p.m.

• Tuesday, Sept. 8 - Tug pull at 10 a.m.; Antique Speed Tractor Pull and Garden Tractor Pull start at 6 p.m.

• Wednesday, Sept. 9 - Rough truck contest starts at 7 p.m.

• Thursday, Sept. 10 - Autocross Racing begins at 7 p.m.

• Friday, Sept. 11 - Junior Fair All-Around Showmanship Contest begins at 6 p.m.; Supermodified Truck & Tractor Pull starts at 7 p.m.

• Saturday, Sept. 12 - Fair week concludes with the demolition derby starting at 7 p.m.

Honey Lovers Invited to Visit McConnelsville During Inaugural Honey Hop Sept. 26

Celebrate National Honey Month and experience small town charm during the inaugural Honey Hop in McConnelsville on Saturday, Sept. 26.

The Honey Hop is a pedestrian-friendly event that encourages visitors to explore the shops and organizations that call McConnelsville home. 

Event hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Highlights include tastings, meet-and-greets with area honey producers and beekeepers, and special offers by the McConnelsville business community. 

There's no cost to participate in the Honey Hop. Visit DiscoverMcConnelsvilleOhio.com to learn more.

Rock-Out to 80s Arena Classics at Twin City Opera House Sept. 26

The Twin City Opera House in McConnelsville welcomes Legends of Rock: A Tribute to the 80s on Saturday, Sept. 26.

Legends of Rock will perform tributes to some of the most iconic 80s Arena Rock groups including AC/DC, Journey, Def Leppard, Poison, Guns N' Roses and plenty more.

The concert begins at 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. General admission is $30 per person, $35 for VIP up-front seating. The Opera House is located on the square in McConnelsville at 15 W. Main Street. Visit OperaHouseInc.com for more information.

Step Back in Time During Morgan County Heritage Day Oct. 17

The Malta McConnelsville Rotary invites everyone to the annual Morgan County Heritage Day, taking place Saturday, Oct. 17.

The event celebrates Morgan County's rich history that dates back to its founding in 1817. 

Visit the square in McConnelsville between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. for historical exhibits, demonstrations, local artisans and vendors, and family-friendly activities. 

Morgan County Farmers Market Runs through Oct. 29

The Morgan County Farmers Market takes place every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 29.

The farmers market helps provide easy access to locally-grown produce and other farm-grown goodies. 

The market is hosted by the Morgan County OSU Extension Office in McConnelsville at the Main Street Church of Christ parking lot. 

Visit Facebook.com/MoCoFarmersMarket for more information.