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Let’s explore Wayne County! 2020 Visitors Guide Calendar of Events #GETAWAYNE WE STAND for a SIMPLER LIFE. Charles W. Follis The First African-American Professional Football Player Shop thousands of simple products that help you take the next step on your An Ohio Historical Marker honoring Charles journey to the simpler life. W. Follis was dedicated at Wooster High School on September 13, 2019. The Convention and Visitors Bureau worked together with Wooster • A Simpler Life Is Satisfying City Schools and the Ohio History Connection Champion a lively, active, engaging lifestyle to make this marker possible. • A Simpler Life Is Understandable Choose products that are uncomplicated and truthful • A Simpler Life Is Sustainable Change from relying on technology to people-powered tools • A Simpler Life Is Comforting Cherish relationships with kin and community « LEHMANS.COM » 22 800.438.5346 #getawayne | www.wccvb.com | 1.800.362.6474 1 On the Square in Kidron • Open every day except Sunday Contents Wayne County History .......................................................................4 Our Neighbors ...................................................................................5 ® Advertisers’ Listings: Shopping Pleasures & Services ..........................................................8 Art, Artifacts & Antiques ..................................................................12 What’s Cooking ...............................................................................13 Farms & Farmers’ Markets ...............................................................15 Beer, Wine & Spirits .........................................................................16 Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts .................................................................16 Camping & Recreation.....................................................................18 Conference, Party Centers & Catering ..............................................19 Historical Societies ..........................................................................20 Maps ......................................................................................... 21-23 The Outdoors ............................................................................. 24-25 Accommodations Chart ............................................................. 26-27 Information/Mileage Chart ..............................................................28 2019 Calendar of Events ........................................................... 29-41 19 Welcome Welcome to Wayne County. We are very pleased you are thinking about visiting our area. This visitors guide will make it easy for you to find all of our many unique attractions and events throughout the year. If you need additional information for meetings, reunions or weddings, please visit the website and download the Event Planning Guide. If you are planning a motorcoach tour, the Group Tour Planner is also available. Our cover features Wayne, your official guide to Wayne County. You may see him around Wayne County this year, visiting our attractions and having fun at local events. He will help you discover new and unique things to see and do around Wayne County. Watch our social media for chances to meet Wayne and win prizes. Contact the Wayne County Convention and Visitors Bureau if you have guests in town, need something to do with your family, or just want 29 to discover something new in your own backyard. If your business holds seminars or meetings, the CVB can help you find the perfect location. Contact the CVB at 1-800-362-6474 or [email protected]. Thank you for visiting Wayne County. Family owned since 1965 Just Say, “Alexa, enable Visit Wayne” Something for Everyone! Direct all visitor inquiries to: Wayne County Convention & Visitors Bureau 428 W. Liberty St., Wooster, Ohio 44691 330-264-1800 or 800-362-6474 Fax 330-264-1141 E-mail [email protected] Web site: www.wccvb.com Published by: Wooster Color Point 2905 Cleveland Rd., Wooster • 330-345-6797 1345 West Old Lincoln Way, P.O. Box 265, Wooster, Ohio 44691-0071 330-262-6847 • Fax 330-263-7227 • www.woostercolorpoint.com Hours: Su-Th 7am-9pm; F-Sa 7am-10pm 65 2 1.800.362.6474 | www.wccvb.com #getawayne | www.wccvb.com | 1.800.362.6474 3 Wayne County History Our Neighbors Wayne County, Ohio, named for famed Revolutionary War Wayne County, together with neighboring Holmes, Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, was organized largely Stark, and Tuscarawas Counties, is home to the largest within its present borders in 1812. The county was carved community of Amish in the world. The roots of the Amish out of the huge Wayne County in the Northwest Territory which originally took in parts of Ohio and several other began in Switzerland among Swiss Brethren in 1693 states. Wooster, the county seat since 1808, was established under the leadership of Jakob Amman. In the early 18th by John Bever, William Henry, and Joseph Larwill, and named century, the Amish began immigrating to Pennsylvania after General David Wooster, another Revolutionary War due to intense religious persecution in Europe. From 1813 hero. Today, Wayne County is the 13th largest county in Ohio, to 1860, another wave of immigrants settled farther west covering more than 550 square miles. in Ohio, Illinois and Missouri. This wave included Swiss- Wayne County’s rich soil and plentiful water supply have German speaking Mennonites, along with more Amish continuously supported a strong agricultural community. from Switzerland and the Alsace-Lorraine area. Farms and roadside produce stands are still present and Although Amish lifestyles vary between and thriving in the county today. In the late 1800s, Wayne County began to expand industrially with a presence in sometimes within communities, the Amish are widely the coal mining industry and access to the Pittsburgh, known for their plain dress, simple living, and their Ft. Wayne, and Chicago Railroad (which later became resistance to modern conveniences and technology. the Pennsylvania). Today Wayne County is home to many The Amish generally live in homes without electricity world-renowned businesses such as The Wooster Brush or telephones, ride in buggies and other horse-drawn Company, ArtiFlex, Schaeffler Group USA Inc. and The vehicles, and wear very plain, homemade clothing. Their J.M. Smucker Company. profound religious beliefs require that they live as The Lincoln Highway Historic Byway runs through Wayne close to their founding principles as possible. Their County. Designated by red, white and blue signs, this route self-reliance and work values are displayed in their follows the original 241 mile Ohio 1928 alignment that stretched from New York City westward to San Francisco. community barn raisings, threshing rings, quilting groups The Lincoln Highway opened the western portion of the and church services. Although most Amish in Wayne country to auto travel in the early 20th century. Today, as County still live on the farm, reflecting their roots as an you travel this scenic route through Wayne County, you agricultural community, many have occupations in other will experience some of “Main Street Across America,” areas such as woodworking, cabinetry and carpentry; the Highway’s original slogan. Downtown Wooster and others are blacksmiths, buggy and carriage makers, and Dalton, both on the Highway route since 1913, let visitors repair shop owners. experience tree-lined streets, historical buildings Amish farms, one-room schoolhouses and the black, and replicas of the original posts that designated the horse-drawn buggies are familiar sights around Wayne Lincoln Highway route. County. Visitors and residents alike often visit the many Amish-style restaurants in the area. Authentic Amish recipes are prepared for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as extraordinary desserts including pastries, apple fritters, and deep-dish fruit pies. Quality, handcrafted Amish products are often sought out, including fine wood furniture, hand- stitched quilts, and carvings. The Amish community is made up of friendly people who are eager to speak about their unique lifestyles. It should be noted, however, that they prefer not to be photographed due to their religious beliefs and will not pose for photos. Visitors who enter into the atmosphere We are proud to be home to many beautiful and inspirational memorials to our military veterans, including the Veterans Memorial in Smithville, of the Amish community often gain a new perspective on pictured above. We thank all veterans and those currently serving for modern life and a greater respect for the Amish, who seek continuing to fight for our freedom and the ability to travel throughout this to maintain a simple lifestyle. great country. 4 1.800.362.6474 | www.wccvb.com #getawayne | www.wccvb.com | 1.800.362.6474 5 52 eer Wine, B & Spirits Trail Silver Run Vineyard & Winery 376 Eastern Rd. ~ Doylestown ~ 66 Bent Ladder ● Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner ● Soft Serve Ice Cream Cider & Wine ● Open All Year-Indoor Dining 13550 Mt Eaton Rd. ~ Doylestown ~ ● Senior & Veteran Discounts A Hometown Favorite Since 1956 JAFB ● Groups Welcome-Call Ahead Brewery 3004 Dover Road 120 Beall Ave. (US 250 East of Wooster) ~ Wooster ~ Wooster, Ohio 330-262-1422 Minglewood Open 7 Days - All Year Long Distilling Co. See Website for our menu! 437 E. South St. 4.6 Rating on Google ~ Wooster ~ www.guerneheightsdrivein.com Lincoln Way Vineyards 9050 W. Old Lincoln Way ~ Wooster ~ Troutman Vineyards & Winery 4243 Columbus Rd. ~ Wooster ~ 32 64 Visit wccvb.com to print your