Pumpkin Tab Available Online
The 72-page 2025 Barnesville Pumpkin Festival Tab is available online on the festival’s official website.
Entertainment
Pumpkin Festival Weigh Off Livestream Broadcast
The official weigh in of the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival will be livestreamed on the Belmont County Tourism Council Facebook page. The broadcast is a a production of JB Digital Media.
Let the Fun Begin
The festival unofficially begins today with the Festival Royalty Contest at Barnesville High School. Also taking place today is the escort procession of bikers, trucks and vehicles of all kinds escorting the Eyes of Freedom Display into town.
Summer Weather Takes a Toll on Growers Seeking the King Pumpkin Title
A season of pouring rain has left some pumpkins failing and others growing as they compete to be named the 2025 King Pumpkin.
Bethesda Public Library Activities
Several activities are scheduled at Bethesda Public Library this fall.
Pumpkin Festival Build Up
Information on the upcoming 61st Barnesville Pumpkin Festival posted on the organization’s Facebook Page this week is shared.
Zion Retreat Apple Cider Fest
The Zion Retreat Apple Cider Fest is an event of Saturday, September 13.
Pennyroyal Bluegrass Opens with Steve Ludwig and the Casual Hobos
The Pennyroyal Opera House fall program schedule will launch with Steve Ludwig and the Casual Hobos on September 26.
Guernsey County Fair Set for September 8-14
The Guernsey County Fair will take place September 8-14 at Old Washington.
Fair Goers Enjoy a Family Tradition
Belmont County has been celebrating the fair this week with livestock shows, entertainment, food and rides.
But the fair isn’t over yet. Friday ended the night with the Ohio State Tractor Pullers Association Tractor & Truck Pull. Saturday will feature an open beef show, Belmont County Truck & Tractor Pull, line dancing and the junior fair square dance and more. While Sunday features entertainment, Power Wheels Derby followed by Demolition Derby and more.