Old time music will be a highlight of the weekend. An open stage will be held on Friday evening at 8 p.m. A concert on Saturday evening at 8 p.m. will feature two Ohio bands, the Second Wind Bluegrass Duet and the Back Porch Swing Band. A Sunday afternoon concert at 3 p.m. will feature Newark musicians Stan and Flo Hortz playing traditional tunes on hammered dulcimer and guitar. Local musicians are encouraged to bring instruments and join the jam sessions throughout the weekend.
An Appalachian Toys workshop will be offered for children at 3 p.m. on Saturday. Civil War storytelling and demonstrations by costumed re-enactors, hunting and fishing demonstrations, and quilting displays and demonstrations will be held on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Local arts and crafts will be displayed in the lodge lobby on Saturday and Sunday.
The lodge’s Cardinal Dining Room will be open throughout the weekend and will offer authentic Appalachian menu items for a special rate, in addition to the regular menu.
Lodge rooms and cottages are still available on Friday and Saturday night. Special Appalachian Weekend rates start at $85 per night for a standard room. For information and reservations, call 1-800-282-7275 or reserve online at www.ohiostateparks.org.
Burr Oak State Park is located 17 miles north of Athens, and is a two-hour drive from Columbus. The Burr Oak lodge is located on State Route 78 approximately 5 miles east of Glouster.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR Web site at www.ohiodnr.com.
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