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🥃 Sip the trail

Muskingum County • October 2, 2025

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Good morning, Muskingum County. Spirited adventures await across Ohio as the state's Distillery Trail invites explorers to collect rewards at 45 participating locations. From River Roots' single-barrel bourbons to Noble Cut's Limecello, this passport program offers more than just a taste of local craftsmanship—it's a journey through Ohio's liquid artistry, complete with exclusive merchandise and special discounts for those who check in along the way.

Meanwhile, autumn traditions continue with the 174th Coshocton County Fair running through October 2, where $15 daily admission grants access to everything from draft horse shows to heart-pounding motocross. As the fairgrounds buzz with activity, Ohio University Zanesville prepares to challenge censorship with their upcoming Banned Book Café on October 2. The timely event—themed "Censorship Is So 1984"—offers a "book tasting" of frequently challenged classics like "Hatchet" and "Little House on the Prairie" during a year of record book challenges nationwide.

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☕️ What's Brewing Locally

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🥃 Ohio's Distillery Trail offers free pass for exclusive rewards. Visitors can earn points by checking in at 45 participating distilleries across the state. Beyond merchandise like hats and sweatshirts, pass holders enjoy perks including discounts at places like Lake Erie Distillery and Watershed Distillery. Each location showcases unique spirits, from River Roots' single-barrel bourbons to Noble Cut's Limecello and Watershed's walnut-based Nocino. The trail welcomes both seasoned spirits enthusiasts and newcomers for a flavorful statewide adventure.

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🎡 Coshocton County Fair brings thrills and competitions through October 2. The 174th annual fair at the Coshocton County Fairgrounds offers daily admission of $15, which includes all grandstand events and rides. Wednesday's highlights feature a stabled draft show, Showman of Showmen contest, and an exciting rough truck contest at the grandstand. Thursday wraps up with a skid steer rodeo, the highly anticipated Sale of Champions, and motocross action to close out the festivities.

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📚 Banned books take center stage at Ohio University Zanesville event. The Rising Educators of OUZ and Muskingum County Library System will host a Banned Book Café on October 2, coinciding with the American Library Association's Banned Books Week. Attendees will participate in a "book tasting" where they can explore challenged titles like "Hatchet" and "Little House on the Prairie." This year's theme—"Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights"—highlights growing concerns as 2024 saw record numbers of book challenges in schools and libraries nationwide.

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🏡 Real Estate Reveals

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🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla

👻 Oct. 3 - Downtown Ghost Tours: Brave the supernatural side of Zanesville on spooky walking tours every Friday and Saturday night in October! Costumed guides lead 90-minute explorations of downtown's haunted history from 7-8:30pm, starting at 205 N 5th St.
🎨 Oct. 3 - Downtown First Friday Art: Stroll through Downtown Zanesville's First Friday Art Walk on October 3! Explore local galleries, studios, and businesses while supporting talented artists, musicians, and restaurants—all open at the same time at 505 Market Street.
🤝 Oct. 4 - NAACP Muskingum Meeting & Party: Join the reactivated Muskingum County NAACP for their General Body Meeting & Porch Party on Oct 4 at 526 Putnam Ave. Come be part of this historic moment as they launch into full operational mode!
🎵 Oct. 4 - Ronjae's Block Party Beats: Groove to the eclectic beats at Ronjae's Zanesville Block Party! Join the fusion of smooth jazz and techno pop at Zanesville Yacht Club on October 4 for a night of rhythmic healing and community fun.
🌽 Oct. 4 - Zanesville Farmers Market: Stock up on fresh local produce at the Zanesville Farmers Market every Saturday through October! Browse seasonal goodies from 9am-12pm at Adornetto's Pizzeria on Maple Ave.
🐄 Oct. 4 - Cattlemen Female Sale: Calling all cattle enthusiasts! The Cattlemen for Cattlemen Female Sale brings prime livestock to 944 Malinda St in Zanesville on October 4. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your herd.
🎃 Oct. 5 - Pumpkin Succulent Workshop: Get creative with succulents at The 146 restaurant this fall! Transform mini pumpkins into adorable planters at our workshop on October 5 at Colony Square Mall in Zanesville.
🎳 Oct. 5 - Bowling Recruitment Fun: Roll into Sunrise Bowling Center on October 5 from 2-4PM and discover Venturing while knocking down pins! Just bring your excitement and Scout spirit to 1940 E Pike in Zanesville for this fun recruitment event.
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