Stories tagged with: Muskingum County Fairgrounds

August 26, 2010 - 12:07pm
2 years 42 weeks ago

Like much of the economy- the horse racing business isn't exactly taking off in our area. But one local trainer's horse is winning and even being featured in a national magazine.

Horse Owner and Trainer Raymond Brandt said less and less people are racing horses.

"This area, the fairgrounds, it used to have all these stalls filled and some of the top horses in the state of Ohio," Brandt said.

Brandt loves training his horse, Here's Matty, and she's a winner...

July 18, 2010 - 5:56pm
2 years 48 weeks ago

Quilting is an art form that often goes unrecognized. The Pieacable Quilters Guild hosted a two day Quilt Show and Expo at the Muskingum County Fairgrounds.

On display were an assortment of quilts; vendors also showcased the latest in quilt patterns, fabrics, and techniques.

Chairperson for the Quilt Show, Sherry Gillepsie said, "it is a display of our time and our talent, in textiles, we are hoping to not only show off our work, but also inspire other people to perhaps take...

July 16, 2010 - 11:21am
2 years 48 weeks ago

Every quilt tells a story and they'll be many to tell this weekend.

A quilt gathering is taking place at the Muskingum County Fairgrounds Veteran's Hall. It features hand sewn pieces as well as those machine made. Those in charge of the even say that though many think sewing is an old fashioned idea, that's not so locally.

"This is a large quilting community around us," said Sherry Gillespie. "Some people think sewing is a dying art but all they need to do is look...

July 8, 2010 - 7:20pm
2 years 49 weeks ago

359 campers are taking over the Muskingum County Fairgrounds.

Those who are part of the Good Sam Club, which has 30,000 members in Ohio alone, are gathering to do some camping. Ohio State Director, David Spragg, says many of these folks are still young at heart.

"Camping's very popular for this group. These people are between 60 and 97. We have a lady who's 97-years-old, and she's still camping. She comes in with her daughter, but she used to drive until she was about 90-...

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