Mt. Gilead State Park
4119 State Route 95
Mt. Gilead, Ohio 43338
(419) 946-1961

Taste of Country & Peddlers Fest 2001


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The Taste of Country & Peddlers Fest 2001 was held July 13 & 14, 2001.  The event begins Friday morning with Peddlers in the Park.  From 9a.m. to 5p.m., crafters and flea market vendors alike set up to sell their goods.  Later that evening at 6p.m., Park Naturalist Marilyn Weiler leads participants on a hike, followed by a bon fire with story telling and music.  (Photo: a Spinner)

1peddlers5071401.jpg (37537 bytes)Saturday saw more vendors in the craft section, and also the arrival of COSI on Wheels.  From 11a.m. to 5p.m., COSI workers presented a hands-on program entitled Agriculture Adventures.  A special show was presented at 2:30p.m. in the amphitheatre.  (Photo: COSI special show)

1peddlers4071401.jpg (26171 bytes)Other planned activities included bluegrass music, gospel musicThe event also featured displays from the Morrow County Farm Bureau and the Morrow County Dairy Association, Morrow County Antique Tractor & Equipment Association and even the Fire Dept. traveling display.  (Photo: Samantha Kincaid, 2001 Dairy Princess with friend - click to enlarge))


Picture Album Below
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Park rides

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Fire Dept Traveling Display

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COSI Special Program
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Bluegrass Music in the shelter

Other Events throughout the Year
  • Cruise-In - August 18
  • Apple Butter Festival - Oct. 5-6
  • Snowflake Festival - Nov. 2-3

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