Rio Grande is located in southeastern Ohio in central Gallia County about 75 miles southeast of Columbus. For those wanting to extend their high school education or just take in a non-credit class, the town hosts Rio Grande Community College. The dedication of the new Alumni Memorial Bell Tower on September 13, 2001, the date that classes began in 1876, marked the college's 125th birthday. It was one of the first colleges in the country to be established by a woman, Permelia Atwood who was bound bythe death-bed promise to her husband. The town is with easy driving distance of a number of recreational venues including Wayne National Forest of which portions are located north, west and south of town. Tycoon Lake is about 5 miles to the north and Jackson Lake is about 15 miles west of town while access to the Ohio River is only 15 miles to the east.
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06/08 Coming to The area
Park Street Festival Columbus OH June7-8 So many Food Trucks, so little time! Bringing you the best & most diverse food trucks in all of Ohio, all in one place!
Stringbean Memorial Bluegrass Festival Gray Hawk KY June19-21 Stringbean Memorial, Inc. is a non-profit corporation named in honor of David “Stringbean” Akemon, native of Jackson County, Kentucky, who was an internationally known musician and performer at the Grand Ole Opry and the television show, Hee Haw.
Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival Wheeling WV July26-28 Bocce tournament, pasta exhibit, wine competition, entertainment.
Dayton Celtic Festival Dayton OH July26-28 Shop with our merchandise vendors for everything from Celtic souvenirs to the finest products imported from Ireland, Scotland, and Great Britain. Eat drink and be merry in our authentic Celtic food court.
Berea Celtic Festival Berea KY August15-18 This quaint little town located right on I-75 where the Bluegrass meets the Appalachian is like a bee hive filled with dance and live music with the beautiful Berea College campus right in the center of town.
Appalachian Festival Beckley WV August23-25 The 17th Annual Appalachian Festival is three big days packed with arts, crafts, entertainment, music, food and fun!
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