Athens Harvest Festival grows in its second year
The Athens Harvest Festival at Lake Snowden returns for its second year with bluegrass music and seasonal decor marking the end of summer and start of harvest. Local staff note increased community involvement and sponsorship. Family activities drew attendees, while adults enjoyed music and drinks from Little Fish as vendors and organizers reported strong turnout.
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Guitars and Cars Bring Music and Classic Rides to Athens
The Athens Messenger hosts a third annual Guitars and Cars event behind the Athens Community Center to raise funds for Newspapers in Education. The family event features a car show, cookout, and live acts including Backwards Band and An Innocent Band with a Billy Joel tribute. Enthusiasts like George Rose praise rusty classic pickups, while Chuck Shields showcases a red and white Mustang and notes extensive car restorations.
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Albany Independent Fair Opens With Livestock Barn Ribbon
The Albany Independent Fair in Ohio runs Sept 6 10 with daily gates at 8 am. Wednesday features a ribbon cutting for the new livestock barn at 7 pm, preceded by a 6 pm Alexander band concert and a baked auction and horse pulls.
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Albany Independent Fair at Albany Fairgrounds
Albany Independent Fair runs September 6 to 10 at Albany Fairgrounds S201 Washington Road with gates opening daily at 8 a.m. The parade is Sunday at noon and pedal tractor pulls end the event at 3 p.m. Details available on the Albany Independent Fair Facebook page and at AlbanyFair.org.
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