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Corn Festival, Beer Tasting and More Fun This Weekend!
Five events to make the end of summer great.
Summer is almost over, so make the most of it! Juice your last days with fun, worry-free events like beer tasting, the annual corn festival, a trip to the zoo or a movie downtown. Here are this week’s top picks:
BEER TASTING FEATURING GOOSE ISLAND BREWING COMPANY
Where/When: , 26179 Detroit Road, Westlake / 7-9 p.m. Friday
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Why go: Bored of the same drinks all the time? will be hosting a beer tasting, pouring seven beers and pairing them with cheeses. Goose Island Brewing Company, based out of Chicago, will be the featured brand. It costs $10 and if you plan on attending, RSVP at 440-892-7096.
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Where/When: City Hall, 7307 Avon Belden Rd, North Ridgeville / Friday through Sunday
Why go: The 37th Annual North Ridgeville Corn Festival will feature a corn eating contest, music, food, rides, games, arts and crafts, a parade and a car show. There will also be fireworks Friday night, a 10K/5K run Saturday morning and a cornhole tournament Sunday afternoon. The festival was voted one of the best in Lorain County by Pulse Magazine, so come be an Ohioan and celebrate corn this weekend!
CREATURE COMFORTS/ANIMAL ENRICHMENT DAY
Where/When: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo/ 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (activities until 4 p.m.) Saturday
Why go: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the day is packed with exciting activities at the zoo. According to the zoo’s website, “guests may observe primates being challenged to use tools, big cats stalking papier mâché prey [and] an octopus solving a puzzle.” Feedings, shows and crafts will both entertain and educate your kids on exotic wildlife and house pets alike. Don’t miss this big event!
Where/When: , 37711 Detroit Rd, Avon / 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday
Why go: Wheels for Wags is a classic car show to benefit the Friendship APL of Lorain County. It is open to all makes and models. There is a $10 donation to enter a car and spectators are free. There will be awards including Mayor's choice and dash plaques for the first 100 cars. There will also be oldies music by DJ Al Pinecki, food, root beer floats, door prizes, raffles, contests, demonstrations and vendors. There will also be animals for adoption from the APL and doggie contests. There will be things for the kids too so bring the family and your dog on a leash, and enjoy a walk down memory lane!
Where/When: Playhouse Square, Palace Theatre / 2 p.m. Sunday
Why go: Come see this classic film in Palace Theatre downtown! As if that wasn’t cool enough, tickets are $5! Superman is part of a series running through Aug. 21 called “Cinema at the Square,” so check out the site to see what other movies are playing, like Jaws and Spiderman!
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