Fun locales featured for tourism week

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Logan County Tourism Week is back and packed with fun, offering a full week of activities, discounts and local experiences, continuing through Saturday, Aug. 9. 

Each day features a different location or theme, with a mix of free and low-cost activities ranging from outdoor adventures and live entertainment to history, food and family fun. 

Wednesday morning, Aug. 6, Logan County Visitors Bureau Director Anna Louden spoke about the special week from the lawn of the Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek, where activities were taking place. Several other West Liberty area attractions are also offering special opportunities Wednesday. (See schedule below).

Tourism Week Passports will be available at participating attractions, the Logan County Visitors Bureau (100 S. Main Street in Bellefontaine), or available for download at logancountyohio.com.

The schedule this week continues as follows:

Wednesday, Aug. 6 – West Liberty Day

  • 9 a.m.–5 p.m.: Free Gem Mining at Ohio Caverns (passport coupon required)
  • 10 a.m.–12 p.m.: Free Activity at Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek
  • 12–2 p.m.: Splash Pad Party in West Liberty (hot dogs, popsicles, games)
  • All Day: Sidewalk Sales in the Village of West Liberty
  • Free scoop of ice cream at Stoner’s (one per family, passport coupon required)

Thursday, Aug. 7

  • 9 a.m.–12 p.m.: Free Historic Boat Tours at Russells Point Harbor (Spend-A-Day Marina)
  • All Day: Free donut at The Donut Shop (passport coupon required)
  • 9 a.m.–12 p.m.: Free Petting Zoo from En Gedi Ridge Zoo at The Donut Shop
  • 5–9 p.m.: Taste of Bellefontaine (ticketed, part of Downtown Days)

Friday, Aug. 8

  • 1–5 p.m.: Safari Day at En Gedi Ridge Zoo – $10 Admission
  • 4–8 p.m.: FREE Kids Crafts at Indian Lake Brewing Company
  • 7  p.m.: FREE Movie Night at Holland Theatre – Field of Dreams

Saturday, Aug. 9

  • 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m.: Wacky Boat Races at Lakeview Harbor (sign up with Downtown Lakeview)
  • 5 p.m. Hot Summer Nights Cruise-In – Downtown Bellefontaine
  • 6–8 p.m. Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Holland Theatre
  • 4 p.m. (doors) 7 p.m.: Cruise-In Concert with Alana Springsteen at The Syndicate (ticketed)

Weeklong Promotions (Aug. 2–9):

  • Free Admission to Indian Lake Tiny Museum
  • Free Indian Lake Postcard at The Depot
  • $10 Drop-In Archery at Indian Lake Outfitters
  • 20 percent off Special Drink of the Day at Gathering Grounds (passport coupon required)
  • Free Drink at Richwood Coffee (passport coupon required) (Bellefontaine location only)
  • 10 percent off a Stay at Indian Lake Cobblestone

Tourism Week is organized by the Logan County Visitors Bureau and supported by local businesses, attractions, and community partners. For a full schedule of events and to download your passport, visit https://www.experiencelogancounty.com/tourismweek.