Geauga County is located in Northeast Ohio, and home to the second largest Amish population in the state. A place where you can make yourself at home, and we invite you to do just that. Browse thru the information on our website to find the best places for dining, lodging, shopping. parks, recreation, art, historical sites and entertainment. If you need additional assistance don’t hesitate to call us at 1-800-775-TOUR (8687), or use the form on our “Contact Us” page.
Come experience
country hospitality
first
hand!
May 2-18 (Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm)
Barefoot in the Park
Geauga Lyric Theater on Historic Chardon Square.
Comedy. A husband and wife dispute over a barefoot walk through the snow in the park.
$12/Adults, $10/Senior/Students.
The Geauga Lyric Theater Guild. Box office 440-286-2255.
www.geaugatheater.org
May 3 (Sat. 10am-4pm)
2008 Annual Spring
Drive-it-Yourself Tour
Explore unique area businesses on this annual Spring driving tour. Free. Geauga County Tourism Council. 800-775-8687. www.tourgeauga.com
May 3 & 4 (Sat & Sun 9am-5pm)
Railroads in the Parks
Farmpark Visitors Center.
A large operating model train display. HO and N-Scale layouts, displays on agriculture and the railroad, and Hobby shops.
Farmpark Courtyard features a Garden Railroad on display with a G-Scale train and track.
Admission $6/adults; 60+/$5; Youth 2-11/$4; under 2/Free.
Lake Metroparks Farmpark
440-256-2122 • 800-366-3276. www.lakemetroparks.com
May 3 & 4 (Sat & Sun 10am-5pm)
Sunrise Farm’s Spring Celebration Open House
Glasshouse boasts a wondrous display of colorful annuals, perennials & herbs, gorgeous hanging baskets, romantic flower boxes and aromatic herb gardens. Munch on delicious gourmet goodies and sip on our fruity ice teas, unique spring and summer homedecor & cards.Free Event.
Sunrise Farm Market, Garden & Gifts. 440-834-1298.
May 7 (Wednesday 6:30-9:30 pm)
“Celestial Faces” Painting Workshop
The West Woods Nature Center.
Join artist Barbara Mikin to create a 10-12” orb or starburst-shaped ornamental woodenart. Participants taught painting techniques, as well as tips for embellishment.
May bring found objects for this purpose if desired. Ages 18+. $18 fee paid when registering and $20 materials fee paid to instructor on night of program.
Call Geauga Park District 440-286-9516 after March 20th to register.
May 10 (Saturday 11am-4pm)
Champagne, Chocolate & Mom
14279 Old State Road (Rt. 608) on the corner of Old State Road & Nauvoo Road north of downtown Middlefield.
Celebrate Mother's Day and women artists in the country at Vancura Gallery. Meet many of the women who's work is on display. Special activities all day.
Kids can make a gift for mom at Craft Cupboard for $10 or watch a quilt assembled at Tiny Stitches. Visit American General for an array of gifts under $20. Meet alpacas and see how their wool becomes clothing. Amish Bake sale from 10 to 2 and music in the pavilion.
May 10 (Saturday 10am-2pm)
Mother Daughter Tea
Century Village Museum.
Geauga County Historical Society
Call for pricing • 440-834-1492. www.geaugahistorical.org
May 11 (Sunday 11:30am-5pm)
Mother’s Day Buffet
Punderson Manor Resort.
The scenic Cherry Dining Rooms and Elizabethan Room offer an elegant atmosphere serving gourmet entrée selections, salads, appetizers and freshly baked desserts.
Call for Reservations. 440-564-9144 Punderson Manor Resort. www.pundersonmanorresort.com
Mid-May (Sat & Sun 11am-6pm)
Open House & Farm Tours
Come visit our farm to see these beautiful, gentle animals up close. Soft warm alpaca clothing, hand made purses & hats and soy candles, lotions, luffa soaps and more.
Free Event. Open most weekends, by chance or by appt. Call for exact dates and directions.
Crimpy Critters Alpaca Farm & Gift Shop. 440-968-0268.
May 17-18 (Sat & Sun 9am-5pm)
HorseFest 2008
Two-day equine extravaganza showcases the versatility and history of the horse, with training techniques and demonstrations. More than 20 breeds participating in a variety of activities.
$6/adult; 60+/$5; Youth 2 -11/$4; under 2/Free.
Lake Metroparks Farmpark
440-256-2122 • 800-366-3276. www.lakemetroparks.com
May 23 (Friday 7-9pm)
Meet the Artist: Jill Jensen
The West Woods Nature Center.
Meet quilter Jill Jensen, and view her nature-inspired quilt collection. Quilts on display through July 20. Refreshments. Free.
Geauga Park District. 440-286-9516. www.geaugaparkdistrict.org
May 24 - Aug 30 (Saturdays 1-3pm)
Ice Cream Social
Punderson State Park
Campground Amphitheater
Proceeds from sundae sales benefit the park.
Enjoy an ice cream sundae served up by the Friends of Punderson. www.friendsofpunderson.org
May 24 - Aug 30 (Saturdays at dark)
Movies Under the Stars
Punderson State Park
Campground Amphitheater
Watch a family-friendly movie under the stars.
Free. Punderson State Park. www.friendsofpunderson.org
May 24 (Saturday Time TBA)
The Grand Opening of the Nature Center
Punderson State Park Campground.
Celebrate the opening of our new nature center. Free. Refreshments provided.
Punderson State Park. 440-564-2279 www.friendsofpunderson.org
May 24 (Saturday 9am-4pm)
Burton Library Friends’ Book Sale
Friends’ Book Sale in the Book Cellar. Burton Public Library. 440-834-4466.
May 24 & 25 (Sat & Sun 10am-5pm)
Civil War Re-enactment
Century Village Museum.
Experience a Civil War battlefield of North vs. South, as a complete Civil War encampment transports you back in time.
$6/adults; $3/children 6-12;
5 and under/Free.
Geauga County Historical Society. 440-834-1492 www.geaugahistorical.org
May 31 (Saturday 7-9pm)
Singer & Songwriter Circle
Frances Hall Amphitheater,
Big Creek Park.
Musician Ron Shissler hosts this venue featuring local songwriters, song stylists and instrumentalists sharing their fine talents for a musically magic evening under the stars. Held indoors if inclement weather. Refreshments.
Geauga Park District. 440-286-9516. www.geaugaparkdistrict.org
