Events

Showcasing Southern Ohio’s best artists! Don’t miss this incredible celebration of local talent at the heart of Jackson.

Award-winning storyteller Paul Strickland brings his acclaimed evening of eerie entertainment to the library: an unforgettable mix of original tales and reupholstered folktales that creak, crawl, and whisper with the spooky side of tradition. A recent 5-STAR REVIEW in the Edmonton Journal praised Strickland’s “must-see” performance, while the Orlando Sentinel raves: “MASTER STORYTELLER Paul Strickland […]

The “Fright at the Fairgrounds,” a Haunted Barn attraction held inside the Cattle Barn at the Jackson County Fairgrounds, will be opening soon for 2025 after taking last year off to revamp the attraction. The Jackson County Livestock Committee, along with help from volunteers, 4-H and FFA youth members, have put on the spooky attraction […]

The Jackson Historical Society invites you to an open house at Salt Lick Village. There will be displays and some hands-on activities as well as hot dogs and drinks available for donation.  Why not drop by and see what living was like here in the early times?  Come see is on October 11th and learn […]

The Appalachia Old Car Club will host their fall classic car cruise-in on October 11th.  This free event features dozens of classic cars.  Free lunch provided by the club.

ATTENTION WELLSTON, OH It's finally here! The one and only Medieval Circus Spectacle has arrived and will be in your city for just 3 days from October 14th to October 16th! Show times are AT: 10/14: 6pm 10/15: 6pm 10/16: 6pm All down at JACKSON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS! Come witness a family-friendly show that will leave […]

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Jackson City Library at their current location at 21 Broadway.

On the Third Thursday of each month, the Wellston Downtown Association hosts artisans, makers, and local businesses along the streets of Downtown Wellston.  Stop by for fresh bread, handmade candles and gifts, specialty foods, and more.

A history walk exploring the rarely and never-before-seen upstairs of four historic Jackson buildings.   Trowell masonic Lodge #132 The former Stiffler's Building The former Ford Garage/Radio Building The former Opera House/Coll Auto Sales

We are excited to bring you the 43rd Annual Foothills Art Festival! Located in Jackson, Ohio at ParksEdge Event Center, the Foothills Art Festival will be open to the public Friday October 17, 2025 from 10am-7pm, Saturday October 18 10am-7pm, and Sunday October 19 Noon-5pm. Come out and support artists from all over the area […]