UPCOMING EVENTS
June 7 - Kiwanis-Rotary Bicentennial Regatta
Family fishing, canoeing, archery, fly tying demonstrations, bait casting and tubing are on tap at this popular family event. Meet park district staff at the family fishing area. Prizes for largest fish caught. 12pm-4pm at Mount Vernon's Foundation Park.
June 8 - Heart of Ohio Trail Fundraiser Golf Event
Joing the Heart of Ohio Trail group in this fun golf event, sponsored by Coaches, at Wyandot Golf Course.
June 12-14 - Danville-Howard Turkey Festival
Meet park district staff at this annual event. Enjoy a foot race on the beautiful Mohican Valley Trail.
June 16-18 - The Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure
Thousands of bicyclists will descend upon Mount Vernon and Knox County as part of the 20th Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure.
June 21 - Kokosing River Clean-up & Float Trip
Join Park District staff and the Kokosing River Advisory Council for a fun-filled canoe float and help Mother Nature too! Details forthcoming.
July 20-26 - Knox County Fair
Meet Park District staff at the annual Knox County Fair, near (or in) the Merchant's Building.
July 26 - Team Columbus Bike Race
Enjoy the Team Columbus Bike Race, held in Danville. Contact the Village of Danville at 740/599-6888.
August 7-10 - Dan Emmett Festival
Meet Park District staff at the annual Dan Emmett Festival on South Main Street (booth).
August 17 - Scenic River Canoe Float
Enjoy a scenic canoe float on one of Knox County's two scenic rivers with a river biologist. Learn about the history and biology of the riverine system. 2pm start time. Canoes, paddles and personal flotation devices (life jackets) provided free of charge. More details forthcoming.
August 23- Covered Bridge Gann Festival
Meet Park District staff at the Covered Bridge Gann Festival 2008 (previously known as the Gann Autumn Fest). This is a fun filled day for the entire family to enjoy at the Brinkhaven Community Park and The Bridge of Dreams (Mohican Valley Trail) on State Route 62. There are arts/crafts, games for the kids, a car/motorcycle show and lots of great food.
September 3-6 - Fredericktown Tomato Show
Meet Park District staff in one of the exhibits buildings, next to the Knox County Convention and Visitor's Bureau area.
September 20-21 - Centerburg Oldtime Farming Festival
Meet Park District staff at the annual Centerburg Old Time Farming Festival at Memorial Park.
September 28 - Family Fun Day
Meet Park District staff at the annual Family Fun Day, sponsored by the Asset Builders Coalition, which includes free games, rides, activities, food and entertainment for Knox County families. Parking, admission, food and all entertainment and activities are free. Held at the Knox County Fairgrounds.
October 4 - Knox County Humane Society's Walk for Animals Annual Event
Come to Wolf Run Park and make sure to bring your four-legged friend. This annual fund-raiser benefits the Knox County Humane Society. Vendors, booths, competitions and a walk are included. (Tentative)
October 4-5 - Heart of Ohio Tour
Meet Park District staff at a stop along the annual Heart of Ohio Tour. This free, "drive-it- yourself" tour has several stops featuring different types of working farms, local attractions, and businesses.
October 19- Fall Foliage Hike
Enjoy an exhilarating hike led by a park naturalist and take in the breathtaking beauty of Knox County's autumnal foliage. Program begins at 2:00pm and ends at 3:30pm at Wolf Run Park, Yauger Road. Wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
December 14 - Holiday In the Forest Program
Wolf Run Regional Park will serve as the site of a holiday celebration modeled after a traditional Swiss celebration of Christmas in the Forest. The outdoor program will take place at 5:30 p.m. in one of the park’s towering stands of native timber, near the parking lot on Yauger Road, one mile east of Mount Vernon. Luminaries will guide visitors to a tree where a lighting of candles will mark the beginning of the celebration. The lighting of the tree, caroling and a special visit by KoKo the bear, KCPD mascot, will be followed by a bonfire and hot chocolate.
Events in collaboration with Brown Family Environmental Center, Ramser Arboretum and Owl Creek Conservancy, as part of the "2008 Nature of Knox County Program," will be available on the Owl Creek Conservancy website.
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