Visit Pike County

06/13/2024

We are in the countdown phase:
June 22-23, Waverly downtown Athletic Complex. Even if you aren’t playing, come watch and come grab some good munchies (I mean, check out the food vendor list! Pulled pork, gourmet waffles, specialty coffee drinks 😅☺️)

06/12/2024

Congratulations to the Village of Waverly, and thank you to Heritage Ohio for this opportunity!

The communities that will go through the DART process are Canton, Girard, Niles, Urbana, and Waverly.

06/11/2024

Attention all Youth Leagues! This week only, wear your team shirt/jersey and receive one FREE waterslides wristband at Long's Retreat Family Resort!
*valid one per person for the week
*must be 42 inches to ride

06/06/2024

Save the date and come out for an awesome new art event at Lake White State Park!

Thank you to the Ohio Arts Council for supporting the arts in Pike County!

💜Please share!!!💜
Friday - June 28th
5pm-8pm

We are so excited for this project, funded by Ohio Arts Council! We have so many talented folks right here in our community that we’re excited to give proper recognition!

We selected 11 Pike County youth art projects and paired them with 11 local adult artist to recreate in their own way! All 22 pieces will be on display at Lake White State Park!

We will have:
💙K Fisher live painting
💙Art Projects for kids
💙Live Music (Jayce Turley, Leah Rose & Emily Ingram)
💙Food Truck - Luxe Girl Waffle
💙Caricature Artist
💙Kayak with ODNR
💙Run Amuck Goat Soap

Shoutout to Zac Caldwell for creating this flyer! Reach out to him for your needs! He is excellent to work with!

Ohio Arts Council

05/19/2024

Check out the food truck schedule. Variety is the spice of life so come check out ALL the trucks!

05/17/2024

We are so excited to announce the return of Uptown Market at The Square At Piketon, starting June 1st thru August 17th, 8am-Noon! 🛍️

To reserve your spot as a vendor, contact The Village Brew Coffee House via messenger. (spaces are limited)



Visit Pike County
The Village of Piketon, Ohio

05/17/2024

For more info, check out the group page at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/share/HNf8A671uvzZnuU8/?mibextid=K35XfP

The Southern Ohio Country Fest and the Grove's first outdoor event for 2024 is TOMORROW 🎶

Join us for a 🔥 line-up including Jayce Turley, Hunter Jordan and the Courtney Joe Band!
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Tickets on sale at the gate for $40. See you tomorrow!

05/17/2024

Reminder from Lake White State Park: There will be a Boater Education Course tomorrow, Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 8:00am-4:00pm at the new Boater Education Center at Lake White State Park. You still have time to sign up if you haven't already! Call 740-493-2212. Bring a sack lunch and your favorite beverage (non-alcoholic).

The Ohio Boating Education Course (OBEC) includes topics such as:
- Know Your Boat
- Before Getting Underway
- Operating Safely
- Legal Requirements
- Boating Emergencies
- Water Sports

This class fulfills Ohio's mandatory boater education law requirements.Educational resources are all provided. Passing grade results in lifetime card; temporary card issued after passing test at end of the day.

05/17/2024

This Saturday, stop by the Glenn Center at Bristol Village to support a great cause. Lots of great prizes will be up for grabs!

Chinese/Silent Auction on May 18th! All proceeds go towards the new Waverly Library!

05/17/2024

Save the Date!

Beast and Bottle is bringing back Bike Night on June 29th! Come join in on the fun, and help raise money for a local motorcycle club’s mission to serve underprivileged children in Pike and Scioto Counties.

05/17/2024

River Dan will be in town Tomorrow night! (5/18/24) Do not want to miss out!

05/15/2024

Get your tickets for a big weekend on the side of the Big Scioto! Live music, food, beer garden, camping, kayaking, and much more! More info and tickets available at www.thegrassrootsfestival.show.

Headlining Friday night is the Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle, and these guys know how to put on a show. And Saturday night of course, is the one and only Afroman! But definitely don’t miss out on the rest of the acts including a couple of local up-and-coming bands, The Rylee Bapst Trio and Gas Station Lullabies.

Adventures on the River is located at 9978 State Route 220, Waverly, Ohio 45690

05/14/2024

Today is the 12th Annual Appalachian Ohio State of the Region Conference, and what a monumental time it is to be living and working in Appalachian Ohio. In the last year, the State of Ohio has invested $500 Million into our communities, downtowns, destinations, workforce, education, and healthcare. The Appalachian Community Grant Program (ACGP) was truly a once in a lifetime investment into a region that is prime for growth and opportunity. Nearly $2 Billion worth of requests were submitted as part of the program.

Two healthcare projects in Pike County were awarded. As part of the ACGP’s “Appalachian Children’s Health Initiative,” Scioto Valley Local School District and Waverly City Schools were awarded funding to expand their access and resources for school-based healthcare. These two projects will impact thousands of our local students and residents for years to come.

Many may have noticed the news of large investments in some of our neighboring communities. Strategic investments in southern Ohio and over $30 Million invested in projects in both Chillicothe and Portsmouth will truly change the future for our region.

A rising tide lifts all boats, and major success in our neighboring counties will provide opportunities for our own success. Especially in the world of travel and tourism. Visitors don’t pay attention to county lines when they travel. As southern Ohio becomes a destination for many, including international travelers thanks to the UNESCO World Heritage Designation for the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, Pike County will see the economic impact of tourism through visitor spending at local attractions, restaurants, gas stations, lodging, and more.

There were a few projects in Pike County that were at the forefront of our local ACGP planning. While they unfortunately did not receive funding, the work that was done to create plans for our communities should not go understated.

Waverly and Piketon both capitalized on planning services that allowed them to create detailed, forward-thinking plans for their downtowns. Community Action Committee of Pike County was able to continue their inspirational plans for a new health center in Pike County. These projects will continue to stay at the forefront of potential development opportunities in Pike County, and all possible funding opportunities will be explored to get these transformational projects to the finish line.

And let’s not forget some of our own recent successes and wins in Pike County. It’s easy to take for granted some of the accomplishments that local leaders, businesses, and entrepreneurs are achieving every day.

- A team from Waverly and Piketon was recently selected and awarded the opportunity to participate in the Appalachian Gateway Communities Initiative. This program provided education and training to help us capitalize on our assets, and explore possibilities to create collaborative opportunities around community, arts, and recreation.

- Western Pike Local Schools recently welcomed Governor Mike DeWine to the grand opening of a new career development center. This project is one of many that are happening in our local schools and education community to tackle future career and workforce needs.

- University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College has broken ground on Pike County’s first standalone post-secondary education facility. We look forward to the new Rio Grande Pike Center opening this fall, and applaud the partnership with the Village of Piketon to continue developing a new education district in their community.

- The Pike Heritage Museum has taken on major renovation projects for their historic building including a new roof and new handicap accessible entryway. They are also leading the charge to create plans for America’s Semiquincentennial celebration in 2026, and have been awarded grant funds from the America 250-Ohio Commission for projects related to the 250th anniversary celebration.

- Local business leaders and entrepreneurs continue to invest in our communities and are seeing success, from the revitalization done by Ohio Valley Bank and Cardo's Pizza of Waverly, to new investments like Sully's in the Valley or Southern Ohio Botanicals.

- Work at the PORTS site continues to make more land available to the local community for reuse and reindustrialization. Work is being done to keep Pike County as a leader in modern energy production and to bring valuable industry and jobs to our region.

- Investments in outdoor recreation continue to create and provide new opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of our county. From our state parks, state forests, and city parks, to organizations like Arc of Appalachia who are looking forward to opening their second nature preserve and trail system in Pike County later this year.

These are just a snapshot of the great things happening in Pike County and in southern Ohio. The future of our region is bright, and the opportunities are endless. All it takes is a vision and a plan. It’s important to recognize those who are putting in the work and committing their time, talents, and money to make Pike County a better place to live, visit, work, stay, and play! We look forward to partnering and collaborating with local and regional leaders to bring real rural solutions to our unique opportunities for growth and success.

“If you don’t like change, you’ll like irrelevance even less.” - General Eric Shinseki



Ohio Governor's Office of Appalachia
Ohio SE
Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission

05/12/2024

A full day of live music is coming your way Pike County, with some of the best country music bands in southern Ohio!

Join the Southern Ohio Country Fest at the link below for more info and for a chance to win some free tickets!

https://www.facebook.com/share/sT5AMEhom9A16jiv/?mibextid=K35XfP

05/10/2024

It’s going to be a beautiful evening, so bring the lawn chairs and your best friends to enjoy some great music in Piketon!

Just a reminder that the FREE Wings & Strings Street Festival kicks off today at 7 p.m. on Main Street in Piketon.

The Budweiser Beer Garden offers $2 Anheuser-Busch beers and seltzers. WNXT will also be on hand to preview the event from 4-6 p.m.

The lineup is as follows:

TODAY
7 p.m. - Rounders Station
CLOSE - Eight Daze Sober

SATURDAY
4 p.m. - The Leftover
5 p.m. - Johnathon Cox
7 p.m. - The Creekers
CLOSE - Noah Smith

Wings & Strings is a public-private partnership between the Village of Piketon and the SamJam Bluegrass Festival.

Come join the fun!

05/03/2024

One week away from Wings and Strings in Piketon!

04/26/2024

The Pike County Dogwood Festival opens at noon today at the Pike County Fairgrounds! The midway and art hall are filling up with some awesome food and vendors. Opening ceremony is at 6pm this evening.

Come out and enjoy a beautiful weekend in Pike County, and stop by our booth in the art hall to pick up your copy of the 2024 Pike County Visitor Guide and the 2024 Ohio Travel Guide!

04/23/2024

Our 2024 season opening is right around the corner! Come see us for our opening day on Monday, April 29 at 11 a.m. You will find our yellow and white tent on US 23 across from Wendy's.

Don't forget - this is our final week of open hours at our greenhouses located at 13 Denver Road. You can visit us Tuesday and Thursday between 4-6 p.m. and Saturday 2-4 p.m.

04/23/2024

Back by popular demand, the Ohio State Parks Foundation is once again encouraging park enthusiasts from throughout the state to Vote For Your Favorite Park! Last year Hocking Hills and Lake White were the top vote-getters. Can Pike Lake and Lake White to take the top spots this year? Your opportunity to vote ends on April 29th, so don’t wait!

A minimum donation is required with your vote. 50% of the total proceeds will be split between the winning parks. The remaining will go towards OSPF's mission of enhancing, preserving, and protecting Ohio State Parks .

We are very lucky with our public lands in Ohio. Our State Parks are one of only seven state park systems in the nation where park admission remains free and accessible to all.

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04/23/2024

Need weekend plans for the family? Enjoy the peace and quiet of Pike Lake State Park, and then find head into Piketon for festival food and entertainment at the Pike County Dogwood Festival!

04/23/2024

It’s almost time for the Pike County Dogwood Festival…. There will be a great lineup of vendors and entertainment, and the weather is looking much warmer, so bring your family out to the fairgrounds this weekend for the first big festival of the year in Pike County!

The 2024 festival officially opens in THREE days! Check out the schedule of events and bring your family this weekend!

04/19/2024

It was an honor and privilege for our communities to be selected to this program. The experience and education will benefit our communities and Pike County for years to come.

Thank you to the Appalachian Regional Commission, The Conservation Fund, and the National Endowment for the Arts for sponsoring and hosting such a creative and energizing workshop.

04/09/2024

Residents and non-residents of Pike County… We would like your feedback on a Community, Arts, and Recreation Survey!

This survey will help a community team that has been awarded the opportunity to participate in trainings and workshops with the Appalachian Gateway Communities Initiative in Decatur, Alabama next week.

The survey will help guide the team in their discussions and planning as they hear from national and regional experts, exchange ideas with other Appalachian communities, and ultimately develop an action plan for our communities in Pike County!

The survey can be completed at: www.visitpike.com/survey

Please share and complete the survey this week so that your input can provide valuable insight for our discussions!

04/01/2024

There's nothing to fool about... April 1st is always a big day in Pike County! It's back to camping season for hundreds of families that call our local campgrounds their home away from home!

Long's Retreat Family Resort
Pine Lake Campground
Rockwater Campground
Cave Lake
Pike Lake State Park
LB Camping
Tanglewood Acres
Scioto Trail State Park

03/29/2024

Great local band playing in Waverly tonight!

Don't miss out on a great show tonight! 830-1130pm.🎸🎤🪕

03/27/2024

We are excited for this amazing opportunity to learn, build partnerships, and spark new ideas for Waverly, Piketon, and greater Pike County!

Thank you to the Appalachian Regional Commission, The Conservation Fund, and the National Endowment for the Arts for our acceptance into this program!

Congratulations to the seven community teams selected for Appalachian Gateway Communities Initiative (AGCI) 2024! 🎉

Since 2007, ARC has partnered with The Conservation Fund and the National Endowment for the Arts on AGCI to help communities bordering national and state parks, forests, and other public lands develop thoughtful tourism strategies.

Next month, leaders from these communities will head to Decatur, AL, where they’ll create plans around local assets to attract more visitors, bolster downtowns, expand events, enhance visitor services, and more.

Learn more about AGCI: https://bit.ly/3OcIXYy and please join us in celebrating this year's participants! 👇

Buckeye Hills, Ohio
Deep Gap, North Carolina
I-22 Region, Alabama
Little River, Alabama
Murray County, Georgia
Patrick County, Virginia
Waverly-Piketon, Ohio

02/08/2024

NEW CRAFT MALL to open in Waverly this Weekend at ABC Wholesale - upstairs.

Grand Opening Celebration will begin at 10:00 AM.

Saturday, February 10
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
122 N. Market St.
Waverly, OH 45690

02/02/2024

After taking the month of January off - we are ready to get our doors back open THIS WEEKEND!!! We'll have our case stuffed full of goodies! How long has it been since you've had a home baked Carter's Cookie!!!!?!?!?!? This weekend is the perfect time as we lead up to Valentines weekend!
Friday 11-5 and Saturday 11-3. Please stop in and support our local small business - and we would ask that you share our post to make sure that all of your friends know that we'll be in tomorrow!!!

We look forward to seeing you!!!

01/27/2024

April 13: Check out Kincaid Fish Hatchery in Latham, OH at an open house event!

📅 Save The Dates: Ohio’s state fish hatcheries will host open houses this spring: March 23 (St. Marys), April 6 (Hebron and Senecaville), April 13 (Castalia and Kincaid), and May 4 (London).

12/01/2023

UPDATE:
Pike County adopts amendment to local lodging tax regulations for short-term rentals

For the press release and more information on local lodging tax, visit: https://visitpike.com/news-updates