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1st Annual Knox County Chillin & Grillin @ Memorial Park
Aug 7 @ 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

The 1st Annual County Wide of Knox Chillin & Grillin event completely open to the public on August 7th from 11 am to 8 pm at memorial park. We have a ton of game’s for kid’s, lots of event’s. I did it to bring our community back together after coming off covid restrictions

Downtown Newark Food Truck & Soda Festival 2021 @ Market Street Soda Works
Aug 7 @ 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

Food rollin’ and soda flowin’ at the Downtown Newark Food Truck & Soda Festival! Large selection of food trucks and craft soda to be had. We have covered seating areas as well as open lawns for your own blankets and chairs.
This is the 6th annual event and the best one yet! Don’t forget to like and follow the main page as well! No admittance charge, and more details to come.

Electronic Recycling @ Community Center
Aug 7 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Electronic Recycling

With the support of Knox County Litter
Prevention and Recycling and
the Delaware, Knox, Marion and Morrow Joint Solid Waste District, Kenyon
College hosts regular electronic recycling days
at the Gambier Community Center. The program diverts electronic waste
from regional landfills and ensures recyclable aspects
of electronic devices
get a second chance at service. The program is open to the public.
When: First Saturday of the month
from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Gambier
Community Center, 115 Meadow Lane (between the center and the dog park at the
big gray shipping container)

What: All
household electronics are
accepted free except TVs ($20) and computer monitors ($10)

This is on Meadow lane behind the Gambier Public Library.
RECYCLING INITIATIVES Electronic Recycling With the support of Knox County Litter Prevention and Recycling and the Delaware, Knox, Marion, and Morrow Joint Solid Waste District, Kenyon College hosts regular electronic recycling days at the Gambier Community Center.
The program diverts electronic waste from regional landfills and ensures recyclable aspects of electronic devices get a second chance at service. Computers,iPhones, and ipads.The program is open to the public. When: First Saturday of the month beginning May 7 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Gambier Community Center, 115 Meadow Lane (between the center and the dog park) What: All household electronics are accepted free except TVs ($20) and computer monitors ($10)
Not accepted: dehumidifiers, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, equipment containing freon, CFL bulbs, light bulbs, chemicals, hazmat waste, leaking/damaged batteries, alkaline batteries, aerosol/pressure air containers, Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCBs), and items containing PCBs
2nd Annual Taco & Tequila Crawl: Columbus
Aug 7 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Taco & Tequila Crawl is back again Columbus on August 8th! Come stroll through the park street / downtown area eating tasty tacos, enjoying exclusive margarita, tequila, and beer specials.
Your Early Bird/ General Admission Ticket Includes:
🌮 4 Tacos
🌮 Taco Crawl Signature Koozie
🌮 Exclusive drink specials at every stop (Margs, beers, & tequila)
🌮 The Taco Crawl Signature Crawl Map
🌮 Professional photographer on site
🌮 Exclusive party stops to dance off the tacos & margaritas
VIP Ticket Includes:
🌮 Taco Crawl T-Shirt
🌮 5 Tacos
🌮 Complimentary Welcome Tequila Shot
🌮 Early registration starting at 11am
🌮 Taco Crawl Signature Koozie
🌮 Exclusive drink specials at every stop (Margs, beers, & tequila)
🌮 The Taco Crawl Signature Crawl Map
🌮 Professional photographer on site
🌮 Exclusive party stops to dance off the tacos & margaritas
Participating Bars, Cantinas, and Specials:
Granero Lounge
Park Street Cantina
Callahan’s Bar & Rooftop
Big Bang Columbus
BBR Columbus
*More to come*
This is a rain or shine event! VIP T-shirt Sizes included: Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2X, 3X
FAQ:
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How do I get my free tacos? Each participating restaurant will have a fast food station for you to redeem the taco tickets attached to your wristband for a taco.
Where do I pick up all the items included with my ticket? At our pre-registration on Friday, 4/30 and day of event at check in.
Guided or Free Flowing? This is a free flowing event with 5+ restaurants serving delicious tacos & drink specials. This is a 21+ as we’ll have exclusive party stops as well.
Do I have to go to all the stops? No! We’ll share the map in advance of what signature tacos are offered, what drink specials, and more. You can pick which ones you like. All within walking distance.
What is this crawl like? Imagine a massive bar crawl but with Tacos. Food Crawl meets bar crawl that end up in an epic party.
Is this event 21+? Yes.
Advice: If you are coming in large groups, it may be difficult for you to get tables for anything 4+ without a wait. Please be flexible and order at the bar, grab a drink, and get your taco. Have fun, grab a drink, and let’s get Taco’d!
Dublin Irish Days 2021 @ Coffman Park
Aug 7 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

The Dublin Irish Festival is an annual festival celebrating all things Irish organized by the City of Dublin, Ohio. It takes place the first weekend in August and is the largest three-day Irish festival in the United States. While there will not be a full Festival in Coffman Park this summer, there will be city-wide celebrations of all things Irish during Dublin Irish Days, from Aug. 6 to 8. With an innovative format, Dublin Irish Days will celebrate the traditions of the Festival, while prioritizing the health and safety of participants.

Puppy Pawlooza @ Carpalley
Aug 7 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us August 7th for our Puppy PAWLooza! This is a live music event raising money for a local 501c3 in Mt. Vernon, OH: Dogs of Knox Fund Inc. Their purpose is to provide the Knox County Animal Shelter with support in rescuing unwanted, abused, and neglected dogs and to provide for their medical needs so they will not be euthanized. Dogs of Knox Fund Inc. locates rescues for unwanted stray, neglected and abused dogs and assists in providing shelter, food and care for their needs until the dogs are placed in homes through adoption.

Music by Rick Monroe & the Rick Monroe Band, Kenyon Lockry & The Osceola Boys, Drew Allen & Olivia Kight

Location: Carpalley’s / 110 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Mt. Vernon, OH 43050

Date/Time: August 7th, 5 p.m. to TBD.

Dublin Irish Days 2021 @ Coffman Park
Aug 7 @ 4:00 pm – 11:59 pm

The Dublin Irish Festival is an annual festival celebrating all things Irish organized by the City of Dublin, Ohio. It takes place the first weekend in August and is the largest three-day Irish festival in the United States. While there will not be a full Festival in Coffman Park this summer, there will be city-wide celebrations of all things Irish during Dublin Irish Days, from Aug. 6 to 8. With an innovative format, Dublin Irish Days will celebrate the traditions of the Festival, while prioritizing the health and safety of participants.

MVHS 1965/1966 Class Reunion @ Ariel-Foundation Park
Aug 7 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
MVHS 1965/1966 Class Reunion @ Ariel-Foundation Park
Aug 7 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Mermaid Movie Night @ Pleasant Hill Lake Park
Aug 7 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Mermaid Tami will be at the beach with her Mermaid Grotto from 5:00-8:00, Mermaid Treasure starting at just $5.00. After you swim with Mermaid Tami, make sure to stay for a mermaid movie on the beach!