Good morning, Lancaster.

Ohio marked one year of recreational marijuana sales with stores selling slower than expected and losing customers to unregulated delta-8 THC—lawmakers will resume debates on policy changes later this year while local areas wait for tax revenue from the program.

Lancaster High School's Golden Gales will open their football season on August 22 as they try to improve on a 3-8 record and end a streak of losing seasons since 2018.

Coach Bryan Schoonover said the team includes key returning players like quarterback Brody Burke and running back Jahmeir Gordon who will work to avoid mistakes in tougher playoffs.

Make-a-Pumpkin Pottery Playshop

3-5 p.m. — Mud Gallery Ceramics & Fine Art — BYOB — Create your own pinch-pot pumpkin with hands-on pottery instruction.

Third Annual Battle of the Badges: Police vs. Fire Basketball Game

2:30-5:30 p.m. — Ohio University Lancaster — $10 for adults, $5 for children — Enjoy a thrilling basketball matchup as local police officers take on firefighters to raise funds for Lancaster City Schools.

Lancaster Varsity Field Hockey Game

7-8:15 p.m. — Lancaster High School — Free entry — Cheer for the Lancaster varsity field hockey team as they face off against Olentangy in a home conference match.

Obetz Zucchinifest

Thu, Aug 28 — Fortress Obetz — Free admission — Enjoy free concerts and everything zucchini at this family-friendly festival.

Scarecrow Building Workshop

10 PM – 12 AM — Fairgrounds Park — $15 — Get crafty building a scarecrow to celebrate fall and the Fairfield County Fair.

Fall at the Round Barn 2025

1 PM – 9 PM — Fairgrounds Park, Lancaster, OH — Free entry — Experience a cozy autumn shopping adventure with 150 curated vendors and fall vibes.