Events
There is always something to do in Granville, all year round
This event is dedicated to presenting and celebrating a great American art form, the BLUES! Come on down to the Village for some fantastic music.
Piecing the Past to the Future: The purpose of the Guild is to foster the art of quilting by encouraging members to share knowledge in the preservation, creation and appreciation of quilts and their heritage. This year's featured artist is Catherine Johnston.
Big Red Weekend is a special chance for all members of the Denison family — including alumni, parents, and friends — to visit campus each fall. Join us on the hill for what is one of the most beautiful times of year in Granville.
An annual exhibition of over 200 new, original pieces from the artists of Rendville Art Works, Rendville Ohio.
https://bryndu.com/bryn-du-art/rendville-art-show
Photo courtesy of Explore Licking County
The Thanksgiving edition of the Granville Farmers Market will take place on Saturday, November 18 in the heart of Granville at N. Main and Broadway. Get full details on the Granville Farmers Market HERE.
Presented by St. Luke’s Church, Granville, this family-friendly holiday outing has become a Thanksgiving tradition for runners and walkers, young and old. This 5K FUN run/walk benefits the Food Pantry Network of Licking County.
Annual Christmas holiday event in historic Granville, Ohio. Sponsored by the GACC.
Join us in downtown Granville to cheer on thousands of cyclists as they make their way through the heart of the Village during Pelotonia! Riders will pass through town from 10am through about 3pm. Details will be provided closer to the event!
P2O, a "casual Porsche Party" will return to the Village of Granville over the weekend of July 22, 2017. Get full details on the event at: http://p2o.morpca.org/
The 2017 Granville Kiwanis July 4th Celebration will take place from Saturday, July 1 through Tuesday, July 4. As the event approaches, full schedules and details will be provided at:
Schedule highlights:
Fireworks - Sunday, July 2
Parade - Tuesday, July 4
Photo courtesy of Explore Licking County
The Granville Farmers Market will open its 2017 season on Saturday, May 6 in the heart of downtown Granville at N. Main and Broadway.
To get full details on the Market, see the full website at granvillefarmersmarket.com
Every year enthusiastic buyers from all over Licking County (and beyond) scout Granville for bargain baby items, unique antiques, fashionable furniture, and more. The Great Granville Garage Sale (GGGS) is scheduled for Saturday, May 6, 2017.
This greatly anticipated event brings thousands of shoppers to the Granville area for over 60 quality yard and garage sales in and around the Village. It is scheduled in conjunction with opening day of the 2017 Granville Farmers Market.
Licking County Coalition for Housing (LCCH) organizes this event to raise funds for programs that help our friends and neighbors in Licking County who are homeless or facing housing challenges. All registered sales will be listed on the Official GGGS Sale Map.
Maps are available at these locations:
Friday May 5, 5:30-7:30 PM Ross’ Granville Market, 484 South Main Street, Granville College Town House, 334 East Broadway, Granville
Saturday May 6, 7:30 AM– noon Granville Farmers Market, North Main Street, at Broadway
Granville Public Library, 217 East Broadway
Granville Treasure Hunt: This year we have organized a Treasure Hunt for GGGS shoppers! Collect a vintage vocabulary for a chance to win the Grand Prize. Each registered seller will display a code word for shoppers to write on their map. If shoppers gather ten (10) or more code words they may bring their map to Wildwood Park, 785 West Broadway, from 3:30-5:30 pm on May 6. Each “collection” of ten words will earn one raffle ticket for the GGGS Grand Prize. Shop registered sellers, look for their vintage word, and record it on your map for your chance to win. Participating Businesses: Also listed in the Official GGGS Map are participating businesses. Be sure to visit these local merchants and take advantage of GGGS specials and discounts. For
For More Information:
Visit the LCCH website, www.lcchousing.org
Visit the LCCH Facebook page
Visit the Great Granville Garage Sale Facebook page
Call LCCH (740-345-1970 ext. 229)
LCCH would like to thank our partners for their support: Granville Recreation District Granville Area Chamber of Commerce The Village of Granville Ross’ Granville Market Granville Public Library College Town House
THE Granville food event of the year- presented by Granville Rotary
The 72nd annual Granville Garden Club Daffodil Show will be held at the Bryn Du Mansion on April 22 & 23, 2017.
See the Facebook page HERE
Licking County
Home & Garden Show
Friday, March 17, 2017 11 am - 8 pm
Saturday, March 18, 2017 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday, March 19, 2017 11 am - 3 pm
Back for an amazing 38th year, the wall-to-wall 2017 Buckeye Valley Building Industry Association Home & Garden Show March 17-19, 2017 is the perfect three-day event to kick-off your New Year and get you closer than ever to making your dream home a reality!
From top quality exhibits, to insightful demonstrations and more, you'll discover thousands of smart, stylish and cost-effective ways to design or renovate your home - including ideas on the latest in cabinetry and countertops, flooring, sunrooms and additions, basement finishing, waterproofing, smart home automation, energy efficient windows, exterior products and more.
You'll also meet hundreds of local experts who will be on-hand to answer your questions, and provide you with special "insiders" advice to help you save money, time and stress.
When you join us at the 2017 Buckeye Valley BIA Home & Garden Show on March 17 - 19 at Bryn Du Mansion Fieldhouse in Granville, you'll get the answers, advice, insight and ideas you need - and have tons of fun, too!
GET FULL DETAILS AT: https://www.bryndu.com/bryn-du-art/bryn-du-annual-art-exhibition
THE BRYN DU ART EXHIBITION IS AN ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION FEATURING CURRENT WORKS by regional professional and non-professional artists sponsored by the Village of Granville in conjunction with grants from the Ohio Arts Council and the Granville Arts Council. It is held each Spring at the historic Bryn Du Mansion in Granville, Ohio.
The exhibition typically receives submissions from over 100 artists encompassing six-counties. Submissions include two and three dimensional media. Accepted artworks are available for sale at the artist’s option.
Juried Exhibition Coming March 15-29
Bryn Du Mansion
Granville, Ohio
Open to the public at no cost. Donations are accepted.
Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays
March 16, 21, 22, 23, 28 and 29
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Fridays, March 17 and 24
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturdays and Sundays, March 18, 19, 25, and 26
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Closed Monday
Join us in 2016 as we celebrate the 31st year of the Granville Christmas Candlelight Walking Tour! Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 3, 1-9pm.
Full details available at: granvillecandlelightwalkingtour.com
The annual Granville Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run will be held in downtown Granville on Thanksgiving morning. Start time is 9:30am. Details available at: http://www.granvilleturkeytrot.com/
Join us for a special edition of the Granville Farmers Market - the Thanksgiving market!
The market will be held outdoors at N. Main at Broadway from 8:30am-12:30pm on Saturday, November 19.
The Village of Granville's Beggars Night! Trick or treat Granville style from 5:30-7pm.
This annual event takes place on the lawn of the Granville Inn. Local chefs, restaurants and villagers compete for the title of best chili! The event is sponsored by Granville Rotary, and all proceeds will benefit and support the Granville Rotary’s efforts to support children’s literacy in our community and beyond and to improve our parks. Get the full details here: http://www.granvillechili.org/
Join us on the lawn of the Robbins Hunter Museum as antiques vendors from across the state display their goods for sale.
Big Red Weekend happens each fall and is the opportunity for all members of the Denison family, including alums, parents and friends, to come to campus. Join us on the hill for what is arguably the most beautiful time in Granville. Details at: https://denisoneverywhere.com/brw/
The 16th Annual Hotlicks Bluesfest will take place in Downtown Granville on Saturday, September 3 (Labor Day Weekend). Details posted on the event Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/HotLicks-Bluesfest-233461565685/?fref=ts
1pm Guitar Club
2:30pm Ray Fuller
4:00 Scott Ainslie
5:30pm Mike Wheeler
7:15 Sean Carney w. Joey Gilmore
8:45pm Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials
Bring your chairs early to get your place near the stage.
FoodVendors (tba) selling food and beverages.
Beer Garden selling beers and wine.
No coolers please!
Come one, come all!
The Community is invited to the 35th Anniversary Garden Party and the public dedication of the Dale & Tina Knobel Folly in the Jill Griesse Historic Garden.
Details:
Saturday, August 27, 2016
11am-2pm Garden Party featuring free Whit's Frozen Custard, museum tours, and live entertainment.
2pm Dedication of the Tina and Dale Knobel Folly.
The Robbins Hunter Museum wishes to thank its 35th Anniversary and Knobel Celebration Sponsors:
Jeanne and Alan Bolton
Trish and John Cadwallader
Nan and Jack Carney-DeBord
Diane and Dan DeLawder
John Kauffman and Thomas Wortham
Kevin Kerr and Michael Kennedy
Alan and Joleen Minton
Seth and Linda Patton
Lucy McEwan Porter
Readers' Garden
Ross' Granville Market
Carol and Skip Salome
Teckie and Don Shackleford
Bobbi and Sam Thios
Hedda vonGoeben
Jane and Bill Wilken
David and Joanne Woodyard
Sunday, August 13: The Farmer & Adele
Genre: Country/Western
The Great Granville Picnic!
Sponsored by: Granville Kiwanis/Granville Rotary
FREE Performances on Denison University's Fine Arts Quad, 338 West Broadway (if rain, Burke Hall). Concerts will start at 6:30pm and will be a 90 minute set with no intermission. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Vehicles parked in the driveway leading to Burke Hall are subject to ticketing and/or towing. Performances may not be taped without explicit permission of the artists. These concerts are facilitated by Granville Recreation District and are made possible through the cooperation of Denison University.
The GRD is happy to announce another Great Granville Picnic, to be held on Saturday, August 13, 2016. This year’s theme is “Country Western” The musical entertainment will be provided by The Farmer and Adele from 7:00-9:00PM. West Broadway needs to be filled with “down home country” decorated tables to be judged in a contest. There will be games for the kids to enjoy, pie eating contest as well as square and line dancing. Dust off those boots and grab your cowboy hat, don’t miss out on this bi-annual event. Reserve a table or individual seats for family and friends.
Enjoy live music, decorating contest (Country Themed), square and line dancing, pie eating contest and more held August 13th, 4-10PM.
Special thanks to this year’s event sponsors:
Amanda Hills Spring Water
Granville Milling Co.
Park National Bank
Republic Services
Ross’ Granville Market
Village of Granville
*Tables ($25/table) seat 8 people or purchase individual seats ($4/seat).
** Table fees help defray cost of the event and are non-refundable.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 1, 2016 activity #461430
Click here for map of table location.
(all text provided by the Granville Recreation District)
Join us in downtown Granville to cheer on thousands of cyclists as they make their way through the heart of the village during Pelotonia! Riders will pass through town from 10am through about 3pm. Details will be provided closer to the event!
Sunday, July 31: Honk, Wail & Moan
Genre: Swing
Food Truck: Steamroller Bagel Sandwiches
Sponsored by: Home Instead Senior Care
FREE Performances on Denison University's Fine Arts Quad, 338 West Broadway (if rain, Burke Hall). Concerts will start at 6:30pm and will be a 90 minute set with no intermission. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Vehicles parked in the driveway leading to Burke Hall are subject to ticketing and/or towing. Performances may not be taped without explicit permission of the artists. These concerts are facilitated by Granville Recreation District and are made possible through the cooperation of Denison University.
The 2016 Porsche Club of America Car Show will be held in downtown Granville on Saturday, July 30, 2016.
Sunday, July 24: Rachel & the Beatnik Playboys
Genre: Americana/R&B
Food Truck: Poppy's Roadside Diner
Sponsored by: Licking Memorial Health Systems
FREE Performances on Denison University's Fine Arts Quad, 338 West Broadway (if rain, Burke Hall). Concerts will start at 6:30pm and will be a 90 minute set with no intermission. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Vehicles parked in the driveway leading to Burke Hall are subject to ticketing and/or towing. Performances may not be taped without explicit permission of the artists. These concerts are facilitated by Granville Recreation District and are made possible through the cooperation of Denison University.
Sunday, July 10: Angela Perley & the Howlin Moons
Genre: Country/Indie
Food Truck: Mai Chau
FREE Performances on Denison University's Fine Arts Quad, 338 West Broadway (if rain, Burke Hall). Concerts will start at 6:30pm and will be a 90 minute set with no intermission. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Vehicles parked in the driveway leading to Burke Hall are subject to ticketing and/or towing. Performances may not be taped without explicit permission of the artists. These concerts are facilitated by Granville Recreation District and are made possible through the cooperation of Denison University.
HIGHLIGHTS
Midway Opens - Friday, July 1st, Noon, Downtown Granville
Fireworks - Friday, July 1st, 10pm, Wildwood Park
Firecracker 5 Foot Race - Monday, July 4th, 7:45am, Granville High School
Full details for the race can be found at: http://granvillerotary.org/Stories/34th-annual-granville-firecracker-five
Mile Long Parade - Monday, July 4th, 10:45am, Downtown Granville
Sunday, June 26: Teeny Tucker
Genre: Blues
Food Truck: Dashing Diner
Sponsored by: The Granville Inn
FREE Performances on Denison University's Fine Arts Quad, 338 West Broadway (if rain, Burke Hall). Concerts will start at 6:30pm and will be a 90 minute set with no intermission. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Vehicles parked in the driveway leading to Burke Hall are subject to ticketing and/or towing. Performances may not be taped without explicit permission of the artists. These concerts are facilitated by Granville Recreation District and are made possible through the cooperation of Denison University.
Sunday, June 12: Reaganomics
Genre: 80s Rock
Food Truck: Sophie's Gourmet Pierogi
Sponsored by: Middleton Senior Living
FREE Performances on Denison University's Fine Arts Quad, 338 West Broadway (if rain, Burke Hall). Concerts will start at 6:30pm and will be a 90 minute set with no intermission. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Vehicles parked in the driveway leading to Burke Hall are subject to ticketing and/or towing. Performances may not be taped without explicit permission of the artists. These concerts are facilitated by Granville Recreation District and are made possible through the cooperation of Denison University.
