Good morning, Lancaster.

Ohio officials from the Severe Weather Awareness—Emergency Management Agency and National Weather Service issued a warning about extreme heat and advised residents to drink water, wear light clothing, and check on vulnerable neighbors, as preparations continue for rising temperatures.

Lancaster Festival

All day — Lancaster Festival — Most events free — Celebrate art, music, and community at this beloved annual festival in Lancaster, Ohio.

Decked in Style: The Opening Celebration

6-9 p.m. — Rhonemus Cellars — Included with entry — Celebrate in midcentury style with fine wine, hors d’oeuvres, and live crooning.

American Whiskey Exploration and Tasting Event

3-4 p.m. — Ohio Glass Museum — Ticket required — Discover the fascinating history of American whiskey and enjoy guided tastings of various classic offerings.

Retro Orbit: A Midcentury Space Affair

6-9 p.m. — Decorative Arts Center of Ohio — Ticket required — Immerse in a cosmic cocktail party with Star Trek exhibits and celestial-inspired art.

One Man's Passion: Isaac Collins and the Glass Empire

1-2 p.m. — Ohio Glass Museum — Free entry — Explore the entrepreneurial journey of Isaac J. Collins and the legacy of Anchor Hocking in glassmaking.

Free Outdoor Movie Screening: IF

Dusk — Zane Square — Free entry — Enjoy a family film under the stars with music and pre-movie activities.

Lil Rancher Summer Camp 2025

9 AM – 12 PM — Picture Perfect Ranch — $8.75 ticket service fee — Experience farm life with Highland cows, alpacas, and hands-on activities tailored for young ranchers.

Brotality Concert

7 PM – 1 AM — Rockhouse 39 — Ticket prices not specified — Experience a genre-shifting metal performance from the dynamic trio Brotality.

Baltimore Bicentennial Bash at Schaffner's

1-3 p.m. — Schaffner's Drive In — Free ice cream for the first 200 attendees — Celebrate the 200th day of the year with a sweet treat from Park National Bank.