Experience Ohio Amish Country
Events Calendar

One of our goals is to keep our visitors informed about the various Amish Country events going on throughout the year.

So, we feature a special service for our visitors - an Amish Country Events Calendar.

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2012 Amish Country Events Calendar

Experience Ohio Amish Country Events

January 5

Shutterbugs Camera Club
Exercise your creativity with monthly photo assignments. Learn tips, tricks, and new techniques. All skill levels welcome. Thu. 7pm - 9pm. Geauga Park District - Big Creek Park, Meyer Center 1-440-286-9516, 1-800-536-4006.

January 6, 13, 20, 27

Fish Fry
Friday Night Fish Fry Every Friday Oct.7, 2011 thru April 6, 2012. Except Holiday weeks (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years weekends) Serving 5:30 pm till 7:30 pm Chardon Eagles Ladies Auxiliary 1-440-286-9921.

January 10

Middlefield Chamber of Commerce Meeting
Middlefield Chamber of Commerce Meeting scheduled. Light Breakfast Buffet available. New members are always welcome, please invite someone you think would benefit from and to the Middlefield Chamber as a member. 440-632-5705 Crossroads Country Cafe, Tue. 7:30am - 9am. 1-440-632-0191.

January 16

Discovery Days I
Enjoy a winter day with the family at Farmpark. Hands-on activities include making ice cream, bread, and preparing stone soup. Also make play clay, hand-dipped candles, and paper; plus help to plant plants you can take home. Watch sheep shearing and meet Cowboy Ben. Try Skijoring (cross-country skiing with dogs) and snowshoeing, weather permitting. Discover how wind and solar power are harvested. Lake Metroparks Farmpark, Mon. 9am - 5pm. 1-440-256-2122; 1-800-366-3276.

January 21

Chardon Tomorrow WinterFest 2012 - Bicentennial Edition
Help celebrate Chardon’s status as Snow Capital of Ohio!
8am-11am Pancake Breakfast - Pilgrim Christian Church Pancakes (all you can eat), sausage, pure maple syrup, coffee, and juiceCost: $9 for adults; $5 for children under 10.
9am - 1pm FREE Activities on the Square - Ice sculptures on display and ice sculpting demo, sled dog demo/meet and greet, snow bowling, snow putting, corn hole, snow angels, snow snakes and snow tag. Also. Snowmobile demonstration all day. Warm up by the Historic Chardon Square 1-440-286-1912.

January 24

Winter's Bling Bracelet Workshop
Artist Marie Cartor-Dolan teaches how to create a silver-filled bracelet featuring glistening Swarovski crystals & snowflake charms. Ages 15, Tue. 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Pre-register after December 20th. $24 paid upon registration. Geauga Park District - The West Woods Nature Center.

January 26

Maple Town Tune Traders Jam Session
Singers and musicians: come share melodies and songs of all genres. Acoustic, gently amplified instruments & vocals welcome. Hot beverages available. Snacks to share welcome. Geauga Park District - Big Creek Park, Thu. 7pm - 9pm. 1-440-286-9516; 1-800-536-4006.

February 2

Shutterbugs Camera Club
Exercise your creativity with monthly photo assignments. Learn tips, tricks, and new techniques. All skill levels welcome. Thu. 7pm - 9pm.  Geauga Park District - Big Creek Park, Meyer Center 1-440-286-9516, 1-800-536-4006.

February 3, 10, 17, 24

Fish Fry
Friday Night Fish Fry Every Friday Oct.7, 2011 thru April 6, 2012. Except Holiday weeks (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years weekends) Serving 5:30 pm till 7:30 pm Chardon Eagles Ladies Auxiliary 1-440-286-9921.

February 6, 8

Special Event -Take Control of Your Life!
Learn more about a safe way to manage stress, allergies, blood sugars, energy, children & women's health, heart, joint, weight, muscle issues, improved concentration & sleep. Everyone welcome, Joe J S Miller, 15020 Shedd Rd, Burton, Ohio, 6:30pm, 1-440-632-6337 1-402-499-7889.

February 10 – March 21

Quilts 2011
One of Ohio’s finest quilt shows, with more than 200 quilted works on display. Features works from internationally acclaimed visiting artists and a judged show of quilts completed by regional artists from Northeast Ohio and around the United States. Open Tuesday - Sunday, 9am - 5pm. Park is closed on Mondays. Quilting workshops and lectures are offered. Quilt Shop Vendors Weekend, March 3 & 4 Lake Metroparks Farmpark 1-440-256-2122; 800-366-3276.

February 10 - 12, 13, 14

Sunrise Farm's Chocolate Covered Strawberry Days
In keeping with our long history of growing strawberries, Sunrise Farm dips sweet, luscious strawberries in premium chocolate just in time for St. Valentines Day. Try our delicious, sweet and salty chocolate covered bacon by the strip or box. You may order a gourmet box ahead or stop by and pick one up. Delicious! Sunrise Farm 1-440-834-1298.

February 11 

Tree Tapping Ceremony
Maple Tree Tapping Ceremony, Saturday 10am - 4pm, Burton Square.

February 15

Snowflake Mug Mat Workshop
Join artisan Mary Valko to learn the blanket stitch on wool, which will be utilized in the creation of a snowflake-themed mug mat. Wed. 6:30pm - 8:30pm. $12 paid upon registration. Ages 10. No experience necessary. Pre-register after December 20th by calling 440-286-9516. Geauga Park District - The West Woods Nature Center.

February 17-20

Presidents' Day Sale
Save even more than the usual 25%-65% on your favorite brands all weekend at the Aurora Farms Premium Outlets Presidents' Day Sale. Aurora Farms Premium Outlets offers the best outlet shopping in Ohio, featuring 70 designer and name brand outlets in a charming colonial American setting. Aurora Farms Premium Outlet 330-562-2000.

February 18 

Sweetheart Dinner
Bring your sweetie to Mary Yoder's on Saturday, Feb 18th 5:30pm - 7:30pm for our Sweetheart dinner. Enjoy a delicious Amish plated meal, then sit back and relax to a Barbershop Quartet. (Snow date is Feb.25th.) Mary Yoder’s Amish Kitchen -440-632-1939.

February 20

Discovery Days II
Enjoy a winter day with the family at Farmpark. Hands-on activities include making ice cream, bread, and preparing stone soup. Also make play clay, hand-dipped candles, and paper; plus help to plant plants you can take home. Watch sheep shearing and meet Cowboy Ben. Try Skijoring (cross-country skiing with dogs) and snowshoeing, weather permitting. Discover how wind and solar power are harvested. Mon. 9am - 5pm.  Lake Metroparks Farmpark 440-256-2122; 800-366-3276.

February 23

Maple Town Tune Traders Jam Session
Singers and musicians: come share melodies and songs of all genres. Acoustic, gently amplified instruments & vocals welcome. Hot beverages available. Snacks to share welcome. Thu. 7pm - 9pm. Geauga Park District - Big Creek Park 440-286-9516; 800-536-4006.

February 25

Chili Cook-Off
A great way to beat the winter doldrums! Family friendly indoor event with individuals and businesses competing for prizes. Purchase a “sampler pack” and taste the best chili in the county, then cast your ballot for the Peoples Choice Award. Many freebies and give-aways. Musical entertainment. Sat. 11am - 4:30pm. Middlefield Market Pavilion (indoors) 440-632-3196.  Middlefield Market Pavilion 440-632-3196 .

March 1

Shutterbugs Camera Club
Exercise your creativity with monthly photo assignments. Learn tips, tricks, and new techniques. All skill levels welcome. Thu. 7pm - 9pm. Geauga Park District - Big Creek Park, Meyer Center 1-440-286-9516, 1-800-536-4006.

March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Fish Fry
Friday Night Fish Fry Every Friday Oct.7, 2011 thru April 6, 2012. Except Holiday weeks (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years weekends) Serving 5:30 pm till 7:30 pm Chardon Eagles Ladies Auxiliary 1-440-286-9921.

March 4, 11, 18, 25

Pancake Town U.S.A.
Enjoy Pancake Breakfasts to Benefit the Geauga County Historical Society, Burton Volunteer Fire Department, Burton-Middlefield Rotary, or the American Legion. Sun. 8am - 3pm. Burton Chamber of Commerce 1-440-834-4204; 1-800-526-5630.

March 4, 11, 18, 25

Pancake Breakfast - Burton/Middlefield Rotary
Our 60th year serving all you can eat pancake breakfasts. Our World Famous Omelets are also available. Sun. 8am - 1:30pm. Berkshire High School 1-877-283-3496; 1-877-283-3496.

March 10 & 11

Maple Sugaring Weekend
Witness the entire maple production process as sap is collected, boiled, and turned into maple syrup and other products. Discover how trees are tapped. Maple stirs, maple-oriented crafts and sampling maple syrup and candy. Farmpark's own maple syrup and other maple items will be available for sale. Sat. & Sun. 9am - 5pm. A pancake breakfast will be served between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.; no reservations needed but, Farmpark admission is required. Lake Metroparks Farmpark 1-440-256-2122; 1-800-366-3276.

March 10

Buy Local - Cooking Tour and Class
Are you interested in buying locally, but don't know where to start? This Tour offers a morning of shopping in interesting and off-the-beaten path markets and home-based stores. Then, in the afternoon, we use items purchased to make something delicious to eat. Take some home, too! Goodwin House Bed & Breakfast.

March 10

Tree Tapper's Ball
Celebrate the maple season with our ever popular, old-fashioned square dance. Novices needn't feel like saps: all dances taught in fun fashion by caller Bob Smakula. A rip-snortin', roof-raisin' old-time string band will have feet flying'! Casual dress. Registration begins February 20th, limited to 8 per registration. Sat. 7:30pm - 10:30pm. Parkman Community House 1-440-286-9516.

March 11, 18, 25

Sap's-A-Risin'!
Experience the art of making maple syrup from gathering sap to tasting the product. Includes a history tour, and entertainment in the lodge. Sun. 12pm - 4pm. Geauga Park District - Swine Creek Reservation.

March 17 & 18

Pancake Breakfast
Enjoy a pancake breakfast with Ohio made maple syrup. Sat. & Sun. 9am - 1pm. The Holden Arboretum 1-440-946-4400.

March 22

Maple Town Tune Traders Jam Session
Singers and musicians: come share melodies and songs of all genres. Acoustic, gently amplified instruments & vocals welcome. Hot beverages available. Snacks to share welcome. Thu. 7pm - 9pm. Geauga Park District - The West Woods Nature Center.

Mar 27

Nature in Glass Etching Workshop
Etch a beautiful nature-themed motif of your choice on a glass candle holder. Ages 16. $14 fee covers all materials, including candle, and instruction. Pre-register after December 20th by calling 440-286-9516. Tue. 6:30pm - 7:30pm. Geauga Park District - Big Creek Park 1-440-286-9516; 1-800-536-4006.

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