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Lancaster
Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Fairfield County Fair is celebrating its 175th edition from Oct. 5—11 and a logo contest that began in January received 155 entries—with Bennett Nicewanger of the Courthouse winning and his design now appearing on fair merchandise sold at the Fair office by the white house on the Fairgrounds. Presale tickets for Farm Science Review from Sept. 16—18 are available at the Fairfield County Extension office while Fairfield 2—1—1 and United Way in Lancaster accept new-item donations for the Birthday Bag Drive and the Fairboard office will be closed Sept. 1 for Labor Day. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Go Wild! Nature Fair returns for its third year on Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Coyote Run, 9270 Pickerington Road—presented by Coyote Run and Fairfield County Park District, the fair will offer guided hikes, interactive displays, and presentations that explain clean water, biodiversity, and conservation. Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Obetz Zucchinifest
Thu, Aug 28 — Fortress Obetz — Free admission — Enjoy free concerts and everything zucchini at this family-friendly festival.
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Scarecrow Building Workshop
10 PM – 12 AM — Fairgrounds Park — $15 — Get crafty building a scarecrow to celebrate fall and the Fairfield County Fair.
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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.
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Battle of the Bands Fundraiser
4-7 p.m. — Zane Square (Veteran's Park) — $20 donation — Enjoy live music from local bands while supporting a new all-accessible playground.
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