Good morning, Muskingum County. Fall festival season is hitting its stride across our region, with Barnesville's iconic Pumpkin Festival marking its 61st anniversary September 25-28. This beloved celebration that draws 100,000 visitors annually kicks off with the always-anticipated Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off, which has become such a phenomenon that organizers are adding a livestream segment showcasing local businesses to the 30,000+ viewers who tune in to see these mammoth gourds.
While pumpkins take center stage in Barnesville, remarkable achievements are blooming elsewhere. Marion Sutton has been named 2025 Coshoctonian for her exemplary business leadership and community involvement with Jones Metal Products. Meanwhile, Guernsey County's autumn calendar fills with everything from The Wayfarers' Appalachian stringband performance at Rix Mills Presbyterian Church to bourbon tastings at Salt Fork Lodge and a visit from Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, who'll inspire Ridgewood students with his Team Tressel Fitness Challenge.
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🏆 Marion Sutton's leadership earns her Coshocton's highest honor. The Jones Metal Products executive was named 2025 Coshoctonian by the Coshocton County Chamber of Commerce for her long-term commitment to the community's well-being and economic climate. Well-known for her business leadership in West Lafayette, Sutton serves on multiple boards for community organizations. She describes Coshocton as "an easy place to live with plenty of opportunities for community involvement," noting its unique character compared to larger cities.
🎃 Barnesville's beloved Pumpkin Festival returns for its 61st year. The four-day celebration runs September 25-28, with the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off kicking off festivities on September 24. Attracting around 100,000 visitors annually, the festival has become a homecoming tradition that draws former residents back to Belmont County. This year features a new livestream segment showcasing local businesses during the weigh-off, which has reached over 30,000 viewers in previous years. Festival President Tim Rockwell credits the event's six-decade success to passionate volunteers and the joy it brings to families.
🎭 Guernsey County gears up for autumn events and performances. The Wayfarers stringband will bring Appalachian dance music to Rix Mills Presbyterian Church on September 28, with food available for attendees who bring lawn chairs. Lt. Governor Jim Tressel will visit Ridgewood Middle School on September 22 for his Team Tressel Fitness Challenge, encouraging students to build healthy habits. Other upcoming events include the Fall Steam Festival at the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum on September 26-27 featuring train rides and displays, plus bourbon tastings at Salt Fork Lodge on several dates starting September 27.
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