Looking for something to do this weekend? Take the back roads and explore Northeast Ohio Amish Country. From farmers markets and tractor pulls to car shows, rodeos and outdoor adventures, there’s plenty happening.
THURSDAY, AUG. 13 — GARRETTSVILLE
- 4-7 p.m. — Garrettsville Farmers Market
Downtown Garrettsville, Main and High streets
Shop local produce, foods and goods at the weekly farmers market.
Event information
FRIDAY, AUG. 14 — BURTON & JEFFERSON
- 10 a.m.-2 p.m. — Geauga Senior Technology Fair
Berkshire High School, 14155 Claridon Troy Road, Burton
Hands-on technology assistance, speakers and information for Geauga County seniors.
Event information - All day — Ashtabula County Fair
127 N. Elm St., Jefferson
Horse events, draft horse hitch classes, food and entertainment, with High Steel Rodeo at 7 p.m. and live music at 7:30 p.m. (Ashtabula County Fair)
Fair schedule
SATURDAY, AUG. 15
- 9 a.m.-1 p.m. — Cops & Kids Fishing Day — Hiram
Camp Asbury, 10776 Asbury Road
Free family fishing, lunch and refreshments. No fishing license required.
Event information - 10 a.m.-5 p.m. — 4th Annual August in the Alley — Middlefield
His Daughter Shop, 15425 W. High St.
Local artisans, vendors, food and shopping.
Facebook event - 10 a.m.-noon — Nature Explorers: Lake Kelso Canoe — Burton
Burton Wetlands Nature Preserve
Guided canoe adventure for children ages 6-11 with an adult. Registration required. 440-286-9516
Burton Wetlands information - 1-5 p.m. — Debonné Vineyards Annual Classic Car Show — Madison
7840 Doty Road
Classic cars, judging, trophies and food, with live music from 3:30-7:30 p.m. (Debonné Vineyards)
Car show details - 2 p.m. — Antique Tractor Pull — Troy Township/Burton
Troy Township Community Park, 13950 Main Market Road
Antique tractor pull presented by the Geauga County Tractor Pullers Association.
Event information - Saturday and Sunday — Annual Eparchial Pilgrimage — Burton
Shrine of Our Lady of Mariapoch
The annual pilgrimage offers two days of prayer, reflection and renewal in the Burton countryside. (Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma)
Pilgrimage details - 5-8 p.m. — Roger Angel Memorial Car Cruise & Peach Social — Garrettsville
Garrettsville Fire Station, Elm Street
Classic cars, music, trophies, drawings, peaches, peach sundaes and peach pies.
Car show information - Evening — High Steel Rodeo — North Bloomfield
2211 Kinsman Road NW
A full rodeo featuring traditional rodeo competition. (High Steel Rodeo)
High Steel Rodeo event page
SUNDAY, AUG. 16
- 8-9 a.m. — Hound Hike — Burton
Burton Wetlands Nature Preserve
Bring your leashed dog for an easy 1.5-mile morning hike.
Burton Wetlands information - 10-11:30 a.m. — Lake Kelso Kayak — Burton
Burton Wetlands Nature Preserve
Guided kayaking program for ages 10 and older. Registration required. 440-286-9516
Canoeing and kayaking information - 11 a.m.-6 p.m. — SS. Edward and Lucy Parish Chicken Dinner & Car Show — Parkman
16150 Center St.
Chicken dinners, classic cars and pickup trucks, raffles, music, an auction and children’s activities. - Annual Eparchial Pilgrimage — Burton
Shrine of Our Lady of Mariapoch
The two-day pilgrimage continues Sunday. (Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma)
Pilgrimage details - Pioneer Waterland County Special
Half-price admission for residents of Geauga, Trumbull and Lake counties with identification.
Pioneer Waterland Facebook page - Sleep in Heavenly Peace Community Bed Build — Madison
6685 Middle Ridge Road
Community volunteers come together to build beds for local children in need.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace Lake/Geauga chapter
BONUS WEEKEND OPTION — ASHTABULA COUNTY FAIR
The fair continues Saturday and Sunday in Jefferson. Saturday includes draft horse pulls, a livestock sale and demolition derby. Sunday includes garden tractor pulls, a truck show, kiddie tractor pull and truck and tractor pulls. (Ashtabula County Fair)
Complete fair schedule
Take the back roads, discover someplace new, shop local, grab a bite to eat and experience what makes Northeast Ohio Amish Country special.
Plan your visit at neoamishcountry.com.
