Convention & Visitor's Bureau

Wheelin' Sportsmen Fishing Derby
April 3rd
9AM-4PM
Lake Vesuvius, Wayne National Forest at State Route 93 in Pedro, Ohio
Sponsored by the Wayne National Forest and Wild Turkey Federation for the physically disabled and other community members. Enjoy fishing along the handicapped accessible boardwalk on the scenic Lake Vesuvius! The lake will be especially stocked for the event.
Free
Ranger Station: 740-534-6500

"Our Hometown and Area Landmarks"
April 4th-May 2nd
Business hours
Ironton City Center, 3rd Street, Ironton, Ohio
Showcasing local artists and local points of interest.
Free
Helen Sellers: 740-532-3388, Pati Payne: 740-533-1516

Gardening Tips Workshop
April 19th
1PM
Lawrence County Museum, 506 S. 6th Street, Ironton, Ohio 45638
Free gardening tips from professional gardeners. Bring your questions, plants, and ideas!
Free
Peggy Karshner: 740-867-2723

Vesuvius 5K Run
April 19th
TBA
Lake Vesuvius, Wayne National Forest at State Route 93 in Pedro, Ohio
Register for the annual 5K run through the scenic Wayne National Forest!
TBA
Ranger Station: 740-534-6500

Rock N Rally ATV Festival
April 25th-27th
All Day
Hanging Rock ATV Trails, Hanging Rock, Ohio at State Route 52
Join us for the poker run, pig roast, GPS hunt, ATV parade, camping, safety training throughout the trails of the Wayne National Forest!
$10/Vehicle or $25/ Family
us@hratvclub.com

Ironton Volunteer Day
May 4th
9AM-5PM
Downtown Ironton
Come out and join the community volunteers to help beautify and clean-up downtown Ironton!
Free
Randy Lilly: lillyrs@yahoo.com

Gus Macker Basketball Tournament
May 17th and 18th
8AM-5PM
Downtown Ironton
America's original 3v3 basketball tournament! The Macker Tournament is designed so that anyone can play: male or female, young and old, short and tall, the most experienced or no experience at all. This maintains the purity and integrity of the driveway game. Since 1987, the Macker tour has expanded, holding a total of 972 tournaments with over 2.2 million players – male and female from 7 years old to 50+ - and more than 23 million spectators.
$119/Team, To register: www.macker.com
Viviane Vallance: 740-377-4550

Navy Night
May 22nd
7PM
Center Street, Riverfront-Downtown Ironton
A salute to our men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice and those that are still in active duty fighting for our country
Free
Lou Pyles: 740-533-3826

Woodland Cemetery Veteran's Memorial Service
May 25th
2PM
Woodland Cemetery, Lorraine Street, Ironton, Ohio
A tribute to our many veteran's who sacrificed theirs lives for our freedom
Free
Lou Pyles: 740-533-3826

St. Joe Charity Fair
May 24th-26th
Sat. Noon -12, Sun. 1PM-11PM, Mon. 8Am-1PM
St. Joe High School, 6th and Quincy Street, Ironton, Ohio
Bake sale, food vendors, live music, games, and rides to support the local school.
Free
Sissy Clyse or Chris Monte: 740-532-0485

Memorial Day Parade
May 26th
10AM
Downtown Ironton, Ohio
140 years old in 2008! This parade is the oldest continuous running Memorial Day parade in the Nation with over 2000 participants and over 30,000 spectators
Free
Lou Pyles: 740-533-3826

Appalachian Uprising
June 5th-June 7th
Eden Valley Farm, Scottown, Ohio
Bluegrass Festival 2008! A place to celebrate life and music! 2008 performances include: Sam Bush, the Avett Brothers, the Grascals, Bobby Osborne and Rocky Top X-press, Larry Keel and Natural Bridge, Steep Canyon Rangers, Melvin Goins and Windy Mountain, Dana Romanello, One Way Rider, Jessica Lea Mayfield, ETA, and many more!
$90/3-day tickets
Pre-order or $100 at gate or $35/day
216-326-3293 or www.appalachianuprising.net

Vesuvius Furnace Festival
June 13th-14th
Fri 4PM-10PM, Sat 9AM-6PM
Wayne National Forest, State Route 93 in Pedro, Ohio
Celebrate the history of the Iron Furnace with Civil War re-enactments, outdoor theater, nationally acclaimed Brass Band, and live local music!
Free
Ranger Station: 740-534-6500

Recipe Swap
June 28th
1-4PM
Lawrence County Museum, 506 N. 6th Street, Ironton, Ohio 45638
Trade recipe secrets and cooking success! Swap recipes or sample homemade jams and jellies
Free
Lawrence County Museum: 740-532-1222

Coal Grove Family Fun Days
July 1-3
Paul Porter Park, Coal Grove, Ohio
Festivities include local crafts, foods, live performances, and fireworks!
Free
Sue Triplett: 740-532-9800

Lawrence County Fair
July 7-14        
All Day
Lawrence County Fairground Proctorville, Ohio
Join the festivities with the sale of livestock from our local 4H Club, crafts, vendors, and local and nation musical performers!
Free
For information call:

Frank Call 740-646-2215

Cincinnati Belle Riverboat Cruise
July 18th
6PM-9PM
Ohio River at Ashland, KY Boat Ramp
Enjoy the scenic Ohio River on this cruise on the beautiful Cincinnati Belle! The event includes dinner and entertainment.
$100/person or $1000/table of 8
Joan Terry: 740-532-3534

Pickin' and Grinnin' Ice Cream Social
July 26th
6PM
Lawrence County Museum, 506 N. 6th Street, Ironton, Ohio 45638
Lots of old time music featuring guitars, fiddle, and banjo performed by local artists.
Free
Peggy Karshner: 740-867-2723

Rally on the River
August 14-17            
All day until 12AM
Downtown Ironton, Ohio
This year's event includes performances from: Rhett Rotten Wall of Death, Mr. Speed Kiss Tribute Band, Parrots of the Caribbean, and Thunderstruck! This event offers motorcycle enthusiasts activities, vendors, car shows, bike shows, music entertainment and food all weekend! But the rally also offers riders a chance to explore the Tri-State of Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia. Discover small river towns nestled along the Ohio River; revel in the metropolitan life Huntington offers, and cruise the scenic by-ways through the hills and valleys of the region.
Event is free but costs are incurred for the poker run and gold rush.
For information call: Viviane Vallance 740-377-4550
http://www.rallyontheriver.com

Canoe Caper
August 23rd
TBA
Symmes Creek
Entrance fees incurred
Grayson Thornton: 740-643-0522

100th Anniversary of the Lawrence County Courthouse
Sept. 13th
10AM - 4PM
Veterans Square, Ironton, Ohio
Celebrating 100 years as the Lawrence County Seat! Loads of historical displays, the trial of Nanny Kelley-Wright a historical figure, and much more!
Free
Tami Meade: 740-533-4301

Bluegrass Music and Sorghum Festival
Sept. 20th
All Day
Runyon Hollow, Township Road 161, South Point, Ohio (behind new high school)
Runs all day with local bluegrass musicians, applebutter making, wagon rides, sorghum making!
Free
Ivan Smith: 740-894-4294 or Bill Enyart: 740-377-2418

Oktoberfest
Sept. 27th
Noon - 11PM
Downtown Ironton, Ohio
Visit downtown Ironton and enjoy various German bands, crafts, and traditional games and activities!
Free
Viviane Vallance: 740-377-4550

Jennifer Rose, Folk Singer, Story Teller, Dulcimer Player
Sept. 27th
7:30 PM
Ohio University Southern, Ironton, Ohio
Jennifer Rose is a nationally acclaimed artist hailing from Berea, Kentucky. Rose mixes, singing, dulcimer playing and storytelling to her performance. All proceeds support the Ironton Council for the Arts.
$8/adults, $7/student and seniors
Bruce Brown: 740-532-0876 or www.southern.ohiou.edu/irontonarts/

Rock N Rally ATV Festival
Sept. 26th-28th
All Day
Hanging Rock ATV Trails, Hanging Rock, Ohio at State Route 52
Join us for the poker run, pig roast, GPS hunt, ATV parade, camping, safety training throughout the trails of the Wayne National Forest!
$10/Vehicle or $25/ Family
us@hratvclub.com

Historical Cemetery Walk/ Ghost Tour
Sept. 27th
5PM
Woodland Cemetery, Lorraine Street, Ironton, Ohio
Beware the ghosts of our historical ancestors and key citizens during this candlelight tour of the history of Ironton, Ohio!
$2/map of cemetery
Lawrence County Museum: 740-532-1222

Historic Haunted Tunnel
Every Weekend of October Starting October 4th
7PM-11PM
Historic Tunnel on State Route 93 off of Downtown Ironton exit
Come hear the story of the fiery crash of a school bus and hear the screams and feel the spirits!
$5/person
Lou Pyles: 740-533-3826

33rd Annual Art Exhibit
Oct. 4th
Entry from 9:a.m. until 11: a.m.  Judging from 12: noon until 1:30.  Awards ceremony at 2:30 p.m. 
Central Christian Church, 1541 S. 7th St., Ironton, Oh
Local artist competition sponsored by the Ironton Artist Association.
Entry fee is $20.  for 4 pieces of fine art or photography plus one piece for the "Special Category"
Helen Sellers: 740-532-3388, Pati Payne: 740-533-1516

Legend of Sleepy Hollow
TBA
7PM
Wayne National Forest, State Route 93 in Pedro, Ohio
Live story telling by national acclaimed performer! Come hear the spooky story of Sleep Hollow over a bonfire!
Free
Ranger Station: 740-534-6500

Ashu
Nov. 22nd
7:30PM
Ohio University Southern, Ironton, Ohio
Ashu is a saxophonist playing a variety of music from jazz to classical to contemporary.
$8/adults, $7/student and seniors
Bruce Brown: 740-532-0876 or www.southern.ohiou.edu/irontonarts/

Christmas Parade
Dec. 1st
6PM-9PM
Downtown Ironton, Ohio
Come join the fun of opening up the holiday season for the community with Santa Claus!
Free
Lou Pyles: 740-533-3826

Renaissance Singers
Dec. 6th
7:30PM
Ohio University Southern, Ironton, Ohio
Choral group from Huntington, West Virginia presenting historic Christmas music!
$8/adults, $7/student and seniors
Bruce Brown: 740-532-0876 or www.southern.ohiou.edu/irontonarts/

Christmas Church Tour
Dec. 6th
5PM
Downtown Ironton, Ohio
Local churches open their doors for a short message or song to all guests of the tour.
Free
Lawrence County Museum: 740-532-1222