September 15 , 2022 The Beacon • 7
There is a feeling of fall in the air
I know that many of you will agree that a favorite time of year in Coshocton County is the fall season . With one week to go on the calendar before it is “ officially ” fall , it ’ s time to recap why I consider fall my favorite time to be in Coshocton County . There is only one not so good reason for fall , and that is it leads into winter . As I age , it becomes less favorable . As a kid , I loved winter ! I imagine many readers will understand .
Right out of the gate , let ’ s start with the cooler temperatures . I am not a fan of 90-degree days – yes , I know – many are . Not me . I ’ ll take 70 to 80 anytime . Next up would have to be the Coshocton County Fair . It ’ s really number one on my list and probably because of the many great childhood memories . Whether it was spending time ( and lots of quarters !) in the arcade , showing market steers , enjoying the fair food or having a bowl of Mom ’ s chili and a
slice of homemade pie in our camper following a show , it was all good .
While you can ’ t get those days back , the fact that our county fair is consistently consistent – the shows are pretty much on the same day that they were years ago – and things are in the same place as when I was a kid , delivers a familiarity that is as comfortable as a favorite blanket or old sweatshirt . If you ’ re fortunate enough to have kids that show or exhibit , or perhaps grandkids , you get to have another go in the ring , so to speak . And there is the fair food .
Following the fair , we move to the Apple Butter Stirrin ’ in Roscoe Village – this year it will be on Oct . 21 , 22 and 23 . I can smell it now ! Always a fun event for our community , this annual event brings people to our area from all over Ohio and beyond . Whether you are searching for the ideal craft , Christmas gifts , just enjoy browsing or some great food , the Apple Butter Stirrin ’ is the place to be !
That same weekend ( Sat . and Sun ., Oct . 22 and 23 ) will be the annual Coshocton County Fall Foliage and Farm Tour – with the map pickup point being at the fairgrounds . This year , the route will cover the southeastern portion of Coshocton County . This is always an enjoyable event with the opportunity to see parts of the county that you typically might not visit . The leaves are usually in full color and the beauty and friendliness of our community is on full display .
But wait , that ’ s not all ! There are pumpkin patches , fall festivals , corn mazes , high school sports with Friday night football games , soccer matches , golf , cross country , band shows and more to keep you busy throughout the fall season . The year is moving at a rapid pace , and if you ’ re like me , once the fair is over , it seems that the rest of the year whizzes by .
But let ’ s not rush to the holidays quite yet . There is still a lot of September , and all of October to find things to do . Somehow during all these fun events , you gotta find time to mow the yard , trim the foliage before the frost ( I think that is right ?) drink some apple cider and watch some football or your choice of fall sporting event . Let ’ s enjoy the fall season !
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