Discover & Experience Jackson County, Ohio

Jackson City Library 50th Anniversary Celebration & Open House
2025-10-14 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Jackson City Library, 211 Broadway Street, Jackson, OH, 45640, United States
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Jackson City Library at their current location at 21 Broadway.

The Kingdom of Wonders
2025-10-14 - 2025-10-16 | Jackson County Fairgrounds, 96 Meadow Run Road, Wellston, OH, 45692, United States
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 all ages amazed and clamoring for more! Go book your tickets right now at TheKingdomOfWonders.com before space runs out! Tickets are only $18 each! But as a special promotion THE FIRST 100 TICKETS SOLD ONLINE WILL BE ONLY $13! (Ages 2 and under are free) See you all there! HUZZAH!

Classic Car Cruise-In
2025-10-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Trinity Chapel CCCU, 14545 State Route 93, Jackson, OH, 45640, United States
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.

Jackson Historical Society Open House
2025-10-11 12:00 - 16:00 | Salt Lick Village, 320 East Broadway Street, Jackson, OH, 45640, United States
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 how the City of Jackson (formerly called Salt Lick town) came to be and our future plans for the area.
Visit the Hocking Valley Railroad Depot, the JHS Caboose, The McCoy Cabin, the SLV Township House, and The Village “Post Office”.

Fright at the Fairgrounds - Haunted Barn
2025-10-11 - 2025-11-01 | Jackson County Fairgrounds, 96 Meadow Run Road, Wellston, OH, 45692, United States
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 year after year. The haunted attraction is self-guided, and it can be found at the Jackson County Fairgrounds, located at 96 Meadow Run Road in Wellston.
It has been a local favorite for over a decade. It is packed with nightmarish creatures, twisting corridors, and terrors lurking in the dark. Every step takes you deeper into the unknown — will you make it out alive, or become part of the haunt?
The attraction is set for Saturday evenings – Oct. 11, Oct. 18, Oct. 25 and Nov. 1. The cost of admission this year is $20 per person. Tickets will be sold starting at 7:30 p.m. each night. The haunts begin at 8 p.m. The Haunted Barn will be open until around 11 p.m. each night. The attraction is open to everyone; however, an adult should accompany children under the age of 13.
In addition to heart-pounding scares, visitors can enjoy concessions and Haunted Barn T-shirts available for purchase. A covered shuttle will transport guests from the parking lot and the waiting line is fully covered, ensuring that rain won’t dampen the fun.
This year, the event will also feature a Scaredy Cats Kiddie Hour from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Oct. 25 and Nov. 1. This is held prior to the opening of the Haunted Barn and gives the chance for small children to walk through the barn with the lights on and meet all the monsters. The cost for the Kiddie Hour will be $5. There will be no scaring, etc. during this time.
For more information on the event, check out the “Fright at the Fairgrounds” Facebook page at www.facebook.com/FairgroundsHauntedBarn, Instagram at @hauntedbarnjcf, or TikTok at @jcfhauntedbarn.

Trunk or Treat on Jackson Streets
2025-10-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Jackson, Jackson, OH, United States

Master Storyteller Paul Strickland
2025-10-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Jackson City Library, 211 Broadway Street, Jackson, OH, 45640, United States
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 turns his attention to the ‘supernatural’ with scarily good results.”
Perfect for tweens, teens, and adults, these ghostly yarns deliver chills, laughter, and goosebumps in equal measure. (Not recommended for very young children.)

Fall Festival at Buckeye Furnace
2025-10-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Buckeye Furnace, 123 Buckeye Park Road, Wellston, OH, United States
The first Saturday in October is the annual Fall Festival at the furnace. The festival has been an event for over 18 years and hundreds of people attend each year. Activities and games for the whole family. There are over 50 vendors with handmade goods, food, crafts, direct sales, food trucks, live bluegrass music and more. This is an outdoor event that happens rain or shine. The museum and gift shop will be open, and you are welcome to tour the park. Folks come from far and wide to have some good old-fashioned fall fun.
For the Kids
Pumpkin Painting and Games
Pie Eating Contest
Little Miss and Mister Contest
Petting Zoo
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For the Grown Ups
Pie Eating Contest
Hog Calling Contest
Men’s Beard Contest
Women’s Skillet Toss
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For Everyone
Baked Goods Auction
Chinese Auction
Blue Grass and Country Music

For vendor sign up and Little Miss and Mister Contest click here.

Movies at Manpower - June 2026
2025-10-02 21:00 - 23:00 | Manpower Park, 561 E. Main Street, Jackson, OH, 45640, United States
Get ready to soak up the magic of FREE outdoor movies under the stars from June through October at Manpower Park in Jackson, OH! Treat yourself to delicious bites and drinks from nearby vendors while having a blast with activities for everyone!

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Movies at Manpower - October 2025
2025-10-02 21:00 - 23:00 | Manpower Park, 561 E. Main Street, Jackson, OH, 45640, United States

First Thursday Sidewalk Market
2025-10-02 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Jackson, Jackson, OH, United States
On the First Thursday of each month, the Jackson Downtown Association hosts artisans, makers, and local businesses along the streets of Downtown Jackson. Stop by for fresh bread, handmade candles and gifts, specialty foods, and more. Food trucks and entertainment change monthly.

Groove City Big Band
2025-09-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Markay Cultural Arts Center, 269 East Main Street, Jackson, OH, 45640, United States
Groove City Big Band, a 21‑piece jazz orchestra from Grove City, Ohio—featuring music educators, composers, arrangers, and alumni of the Marching 110—is heading to Markay Theatre on Sept 27 @ 7 pm! They’ll perform everything from swing and jazz fusion to Latin classics and contemporary standards. Tickets: markaytickets.org

Apple Festival Parade featuring The Ohio State Marching Band
2025-09-20 19:45 - 22:00 | Downtown Jackson, Jackson, OH, United States
The Apple Festival Grand Finale event features over 175 units with Band Competition, Float Judging, Ohio Festival & Events Queens. The 2025 event also features special guests – The Ohio State Marching Band (often referred to as The Best Damn Band in the Land)!

2025 Apple Festival Marching Band Show
2025-09-20 12:00 - 17:00 | Jackson High School Alumni Stadium, 500 Vaughn Street, JACKSON, OH, 45640, United States
Come see twelve fantastic high school bands in addition to the hometown favorite, the Jackson Marching Ironmen, AND The Ohio State Marching Band.General Admission Seating, including the Away Side. No reserved seating. First come, first served. Gates open at noon.OHIO STATE PERFORMS FIRST!

Jackson County Roots FREE Concert
2025-09-19 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-18 17:00 - 21:00 | Lillian Jones Museum, 75 Broadway Street, Jackson, OH, 45640, United States
September 18th & 19thJackson County Roots’ Concerts 2025 at The Lillian E. Jones MuseumPresented by:Total MediaIron City Pipe and SupplyMichael’s Ice CreamAll-Ways ConstructionCity of Jackson Tourism & Convention Commission
Featuring performances by:Midnight HighBeau BowmanMorgan WashamEthan MichaelAnge McGillicuddyMady’s HeadacheOutdoor Plumbing CompanyGary EverettDouble D
This event is Free to the public!Lawn chairs welcome as seating is limited.

Wellston Sidewalk Market
2025-09-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Wellston, Wellston, United States
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.

Jackson Apple Festival
2025-09-16 - 2025-09-20 | Jackson, Jackson, OH, United States
The Jackson Apple Festival has been welcoming people into Jackson from near and far for 74 years and become one of the largest and most respected festivals in Ohio. While there have been many changes over the years, still there are many things that are still the same, the reason why so many Jackson natives who have left the home of their youth come home every year the third week in September so they and now their families can enjoy the Apple Festival once more.

Muscle Hustle at Manpower
2025-09-12 16:00 - 20:00 | Manpower Park, 561 E. Main Street, Jackson, OH, 45640, United States
No entry fee or registration required. $100 cash drawing. Hourly door prizes.
Gear Grinders assumes no responsibility for accidents or damages- participants and patrons assume all responsibility and liability.

Jackson Farmers Market
2025-09-06 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-30 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-23 09:00 - 13:00 | Eddie Jones Park, 143 Harding Avenue, Jackson, OH, 45640, United States
The Farmers Market is located on Harding Avenue, across from Eddie Jones Park. The market will continue every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until September. There is no set-up fee, but only locally grown, agricultural-related products can be sold. For more information, please contact Sara of Weber Farms at 740-988-7853.

8th Annual Larry Fox Memorial Tractor Pull
2025-09-05 08:00 - 2025-09-06 18:00 | Henderson’s Arena, 739 Van Fossan West Rd, Jackson, OH, United States
Hilliard Tractor club is pleased to announce the 8th annual Larry Fox Memorial. This year’s pull will be held at Henderson’s Arena in Jackson Ohio, September 5th & 6th, and will be held rain or shine! Gates will open at 8am with the 1st round of pulling starting at 12pm, Friday, 2nd round on Saturday starting at 9am. Please stay turned for more details coming soon. We are looking for sponsors, and vendors, so if you would like to become a sponsor or be a vendor at this event post up or message us.

Movies at Manpower - September 2025
2025-09-04 21:00 - 23:00 | Manpower Park, 561 E. Main Street, Jackson, OH, 45640, United States

Apple Festival Invitational
2025-09-04 - 2025-10-30 | Markay Cultural Arts Center, 269 East Main Street, Jackson, OH, 45640, United States
Showcasing Southern Ohio’s best artists!

Don’t miss this incredible celebration of local talent at the heart of Jackson.

Ohio Hill Country Festival
2025-09-03 - 2025-09-06 | Wellston, Wellston, OH, United States
The Ohio Hill Country Festival is held the Wednesday through Saturday after Labor Day on the downtown streets to celebrate Wellston’s rich Appalachian heritage. We offer a Karaoke Contest, Coal Miner Olympics, a Wednesday Hometown Parade and a Saturday Grand Parade, Baby Contests, Car and Motorcycle Show, Free Entertainment nightly, Rides, Games, Great Food and down home hospitality. Bring your lawn chair, spend the day – or several, and enjoy the old fashioned small town hospitality in historic downtown Wellston, Ohio…..Everyone’s Hometown since 1873.

Terry Cavanaugh Author Book Signing
2025-08-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Markay Cultural Arts Center, 269 East Main Street, Jackson, OH, 45640, United States
Come and meet local author, Terry Cavanaugh and get his newest book. The Fruit Loop Killer, signed.

Cindy Fannin Author Book Signing
2025-08-23 12:00 - 16:00 | Bookish, 384 Main Street, Jackson, OH, 45640, United States
Stop by Bookish on August 23rd from 12-4 to visit local author Cindy Fannin for a book signing! We will also have Rainy Sunday Cupcakes available so you can grab a yummy snack!

Judge Mark T. Musick Overdose Awareness Memorial 5K
2025-08-23 08:00 - 12:00 | Manpower Park, 561 E. Main Street, Jackson, OH, 45640, United States
$30 registration and a free t-shirt. Log on to tristateracer.com and find our event. Race will start promptly at 8a, must be registered by 7:50a. Reach out to Mandi Davis, Lindsay Secrest or Ollivia Oliver for more details!
