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EVENTS
View the list below for upcoming and recent events hosted in historic Downtown Cambridge, Ohio.
For more information on Guernsey county events, click here.
Oktoberfest
October 3-4, 2008
 11/3/2008 through 1/10/2009
Dickens Victorian Village
November through mid-January
Olde England and history come alive in Historic Downtown Cambridge each December! Stroll Wheeling Avenue and enjoy the sights, sounds, and aromas unique to England in the Dickens time period of 1830-1850. Let the life-sized Victorian vignettes take you back through time and show you what life was like.
Browse the unique shops, enjoy "A Christmas Carol" at the Cambridge Performing Arts Center and warm up with a meal served to you by waitresses in full Dickens dress.
The Holiday activities are endless during this month long celebration. Enjoy Victorian Tea at The Colonel Taylor Bed & Breakfast, take in a concert by the Cambridge Singers or enjoy the sounds of the season with the Southeastern Ohio Symphony Orchestra.
Previous Events:
5/2/2008 through 10/31/2008
Guernsey County Farmers Market
From 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. every Friday, enjoy fresh, locally grown produce, jams and jellies, homemade desserts, fresh flowers and plants, and much more on the Courthouse Square in downtown Cambridge!
5/23/2008 through 8/22/2008
Cambridge Rhythm and Arts Walk
A celebration of arts, entertainment and downtown Cambridge's unique atmosphere on the fourthFriday of every month from May through November. Look for painted chairs that mark participating retailers, who offer extended hours and specials throughout the event. FREE entertainment throughout the evening, along with artist on hand demonstrating and/or selling their work. Hours are 5pm-8pm.
5/31/2008
National Road Yard Sale
Cambridge Main Street is making plans to take part in the National Road Yard Sale May 31st. Community members are invited to set up and sell yard sale items on downtown sidewalks from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The National Road Yard Sale began 2006, which was the 200th anniversary of the National Road, also known as U.S. Route 40. Designated as an All American Road National Scenic Byway, the National Road stretches 824 miles from Baltimore, Maryland to St. Louis, Missouri, passing through six states including Ohio.
There is no charge for setting up at the National Road Yard Sale, but registration is required. Anyone interested in setting up must call The Attic Trunk at 740-432-4013 to reserve a space by 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 29.
 6/21/2008
National Road Bike Show
National Road Riders and Cambridge Main Street join together for a day for the entire family. Tempt your taste buds with ribs from several vendors and vote on your favorite. The motorcycle show of approximately 100 bikes will also allow fan voting. Live entertainment throughout the day. This year's featured event is the visit of Jaxon Fiffe of Easy Rider fame. Read more about Jaxon at the link above.
7/26/2008
Antique Days and Sidewalk Sales
Come experience one of downtown Cambridge's hidden treasures - our antique shops and stores. And while you're here, visit the many merchants peddling their products and good during our Sidewalk Sales from 10a.m. to 5 p.m.
7/26/2008
Cambridge Run & Countryside Ride
The Cambridge Downtown Classic is a 5-K and 10-K run over a challenging and enjoyable course. Registration is $15.00 if postmarked by July 14th and $18.00 after the 14, or day-of-the-race. The race starts at 8:00 A.M. Trophies are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall and age categories. T-shirts are given to all pre-registered runners.
The Countryside Ride is a 25 mile and 45 mile bicycle tour from downtown Cambridge to the beautiful Salt Fork State Park. The tour begins at approximately 10:30 A.M. Riders will have lunch at Salt Fork beach and return to downtown for refreshments. Registration is $20.00 and includes T-shirt, lunch.
Sponsored by Coca Cola, U.S. Bank and Riesbeck's
Information: Cambridge Main Street 740-439-2238 or Tom Davey 740-584-0857
8/16/2008
23rd Annual Cambridge Classic Cruise-In
Saturday - 2:00pm - 8:00pm Drawing thousands of spectators to Historic Downtown Cambridge, this car show features over 275 cars and trucks, ranging from the early 1900s to present. Voted one of the 10 best downtown car shows by Crusin' Times magazine. Vehicle registration is $5.00. Judging begins at 3:30, awards presentation at 7:30. Sponsored by Cambridge Classic Ford.
Information: Brian Stillion 740-439-6672 or Fran Taylor 740-439-2238
8/22/2008
Cambridge Rhythm and Arts Walk
A celebration of arts, entertainment and downtown Cambridge's unique atmosphere on the fourthFriday of every month from May through November. Look for painted chairs that mark participating retailers, who offer extended hours and specials throughout the event. FREE entertainment throughout the evening, along with artist on hand demonstrating and/or selling their work. Hours are 5pm-8pm.
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