Enjoy some live music straight from Nashville, take the family to a festival or find some treasure at an antique fest. There’s plenty of seasonal fun for everyone this weekend.
1.) Marblehead Summerfest Why you should go: St. Joseph Church Choir will be hosting Marblehead Summerfest in James Park. The festival will consist of carnival rides, carnival games, vendors, a bake sale and more. Bar-B-Que Traveler will be preparing BBQ chicken and BBQ ribs. Other foods include summertime favorites like funnel cakes, hand-dipped corn dogs, cotton candy, taffy and more. There will also be a beer tent and live music overlooking the park. WHEN: July 6-8 WHERE: James Park, Marblehead COST: Free INFO: 419-734-6131 or email marbleheadsummerfest@yahoo.com 2.) Musicians Mike Willis & Mickey Kelley Why you should go: Nashville singer-songwriters Mike Willis and Mickey Kelley are bringing their music to the area’s newest venue — The Listening Room. It’s located in the OurGuess Inn and Suites in Port Clinton, and is specially designed to be a spot where you can enjoy an intimate performance. No loud, noisy barroom atmosphere here – this is strictly for audiophiles. WHEN: 6 & 9 p.m. July 6 & 7 WHERE: The Listening Room at OurGuest Inn & Suites, 220 E. Perry St., Port Clinton COST: $13.50/person (includes two drinks); ages 21 and up INFO: 419-734-7050 or thelisteningroompc.com 3.) Mid Summer Antique Fest Why you should go: Head to the Milan Village Square (which has several popular antique shops of its own) to browse through more than 50 dealers. There will be high quality antiques for sale, including furniture, pottery, glassware, jewelry, textiles and much more. You don’t want to miss this show! WHEN: 8 a.m., July 8 WHERE: Milan Village Square, Church St. & S. Main St., Milan COST: Free INFO: milanarea.com/antiquefest.htm 4.) 5K Fundraiser for The Piggyback Foundation Why you should go: Norwalk’s D & D Smith Winery will be holding a 5K Run/Walk fundraiser and raffle for The Piggyback Foundation, a community organization to provide assistance to Huron County residents in need. People can pre-register at the Winery or register on the day of the race until 5:45 p.m. Registration fee is $18 per person and includes a t-shirt (while supplies last). Awards will be given out after the race, followed by the raffle. WHEN: 6 p.m. July 7 WHERE: D & D Smith Winery, 401 W. Main St., Norwalk COST: $18/person to register for 5K INFO: 419-577-0242 5.) Rye Beach Day Why you should go: This is the perfect family-friendly event. Check out miniature horses, a craft sale, music, food, raffles, horsehoe and cornhole tournaments, children’s games and activities, bingo, an auction and much more. WHEN: 1-7p.m. July 7 WHERE: Rye Beach, located on the northern side of Shore Dr. between Oakwood Ave. and Surf Dr., Huron COST: Free INFO: Funcoast.com/calendar/2012-07-07/rye-beach-day
