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The  Steubenville Art Association’s  “Show Us Your Stuff”  Art Show is currently taking place at Historic Fort Steuben Visitor Center.   There are over 100 pieces of artwork from local artists on display. 

The SAA was founded in 1946 to promote interest in the arts in the Ohio Valley and is still going strong today. 

The SAA has a monthly Artist Spotlight exhibit at the Fort Visitor Center and the Antique Warehouse Kiosk.   They also host a Christmas season art sale as a part of ‘Christmas at the Fort’ and a Dean Martin art sale at the Fort Visitor Center in June.

They offer monthly artist workshops and demonstrations of different mediums, styles and techniques, followed by their meetings, with guest artist speakers. 

The SAA community involvement includes painting and having their own Nutcracker, painting an egg for The Great Steubenville Eggsibition, a catfish for The Catfish Crawl, and creating and painting The Beatty Park Mural.

If you are interested in becoming a member or sponsor, please send your information to steubenvilleaa@yahoo.com.

The “Show Us Your Stuff’ Art Show will run until March 21^st, Monday-Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm. 

Mark your calendar!  The Annual Spring Quilt Show at Historic Fort Steuben is quickly approaching.

There will be quilts on display by quilters from Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.  The quilts are each unique, varying in age, fabric, patterns, colors, and techniques, and include both hand quilted and pieced and machine sewn. Many have creative themes and interesting stories. 

There are quilters who have been sharing their creations at this show for years, and each year many new quilters are welcomed.  Seasoned quilters as well as first timers, men and women, old and young alike.

Visitors can vote for their favorite quilt at $1 per vote.  Also, a $5 raffle ticket may be purchased to win a beautiful quilt made by local artist Helen Sweeney.

This year’s show will run from April 7^th – 18^th, Monday – Friday, 10:00am-4:00pm, or by appointment.

Attention quilters: There is no fee to enter this show.  An application can be attained by calling 740-283-1787, by email mary@visitsteubenville.com. , at the Visitor Center, 120 S. 3rd Street, or online at www.oldfortsteuben.com.   Completed applications must be received by March 17^th.

Historic Fort Steuben invites entries for the annual Spring Quilt Show that will run from April 7th through April 18th at the Visitor Center in Steubenville.

Whether newly finished, a treasured heirloom, or an old favorite, handcrafted quilts and coverlets of all sizes are welcome to be displayed. Entrants are invited to give a little history of the quilt –each one is a story!

All applications must be submitted by March 17th to be included. There may be a limit placed on the number of quilts entered, depending on availability of space.

Applications can be obtained at the Visitor Center, 120 S. 3rd Street, Steubenville, on the website http://www.oldfortsteuben.com/quilt-show, or by calling 740-283-1787.

There are plenty of fun events to get us through the dreary, cold days of winter. Below is a list for your consideration!

The 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend Celebration presented by The Martin Luther King Jr. Association of Steubenville will take place January 18^th – January 20^th.

The 2025 Theme is “KEEP THE DREAM ALIVE”

Following is a schedule of events:

Saturday, January 18: 7:00am-11:00am, MLK Youth and Children’s Day, Sycamore Youth Center, 301 N. 4th St. –Angelina Forte – Keynote Speaker;  Dr. Rev. Bobby Jon Bauman, Director

Sunday, January 19: 6:00pm – MLK Annual Ecumenical Memorial Service, Mt. Carmel Community Baptist Church, 708 N. 5th Street –Rev. Benjamin L. Calvert, II, Senior Pastor & MLK Publicity Co-Chairperson. Keynote Speaker:  Rev. Dr. John C. Welch, M.DIV., PHD, Senior Pastor, Sixth Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Pittsburgh, PA

Monday, January 20, 9:00am-10:00am Reflection of Dr. King Hour, Martin Luther King Center, 905 Market St. —    Keynote Speaker – Dr. Vaughn Foster, Pastor of First United Presbyterian Church of Mingo Junction

“Steubenville will once again be part of Tourism Ohio’s 2024 Ohio Holiday Lights Trail and is included in Tourism Ohio’s Holiday Event Guide,” announced Judy Bratten of the Steubenville Visitor Center.

With 73 stops, this year’s trail brings together Ohio’s most beloved displays, including Jefferson County favorites, inviting Ohioans and visitors to experience the brilliance of the holidays.

“We are excited to see the recognition that our local events are receiving as part of this initiative by the State of Ohio,” Bratten added. “And our communities are eager to welcome visitors who will make wonderful holiday memories here.”

Displays along the self-guided trail include the impressive seven million lights at Winterfest at Kings Island, the nationally recognized and locally beloved Steubenville Nutcracker Village, six beautifully lit botanical gardens to stroll through, five illuminated zoos to explore, and four merry museums and historic parks to wander. Nearly all the displays have over 100,000 lights, with many exceeding one million.

“If you’re looking to experience the magic of the season with the best light displays in the state, the Holiday Lights Trail is a great place to start,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “Following the trail gives families the opportunity to bundle up and explore some of the most enchanting holiday experiences in the heart of it all.”

“The magic of the Ohio Holiday Lights Trail lies in the dedication of the communities who help bring these displays to life,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Department of Development, which oversees TourismOhio. “Each display reflects the creativity and passion of the many Ohioans who are spreading holiday joy and helping families make memories together.”

Besides the Steubenville Nutcracker Village, the county boasts entries in the Ohio Holiday Event Guide, including Christmas at the Fort, Wintersville Winter Weekend, Christmas in Mt. Pleasant, and Old-Fashioned Country Christmas Concert. The Guide lists events in each of Ohio’s 88 counties.

“There are more events in Jefferson County than are listed,” said Bratten. “For information on the many ways you can celebrate the season here, go to the calendar on our website: VisitSteubenville.com. You’ll find holiday musical performances, many of them free, plus craft and vendor shows, and special community events. So many opportunities to make the season merry and bright!”

Links to both the Holiday Lights Trail and Holiday Event Guide can be found at https://ohio.org/home/seasons/holidays.

FRIDAY, NOV. 29, 5:00-8:00 PM

Fort Steuben Park once again hosts the kickoff to the season of wonder and joy as Steubenville Lights Up, on Friday November 29^th.

The annual event begins with a Barn Yard Petting Zoo on S. 3^rd Street, right in the heart of downtown, from noon to 3pm, featuring friendly goats, pigs and animals traditionally found on a farm.

At the Christmas Tree Plaza in Fort Steuben Park, the 2024 Holiday Market with over 20 craft and food vendors will be open from 3pm to 8pm. The Market chalets are set around the 30’ Christmas Tree which has two model trains chugging around it and holiday music to lift the spirits.

The Park is adorned with numerous trees, lights, and décor perfect for photos and making Christmas memories. The Visitor Center will be open with its Holiday Shoppe selling books, puzzles, craft kits, and decorations. Children can write letters to Santa while their parents can browse among the works of the Steubenville Art Association.

The popular Steubenville Nutcracker Village^TM  will be open throughout the downtown with over 200 unique nutcrackers on display and delightful activities and events open to everyone.

But the excitement really begins when the Brenda Casey Dance Studio presents their Christmas Program in the Berkman Amphitheater at 5:15pm. Santa Claus will greet everyone at 5:30pm in the Christmas Tree Plaza. At 6:15, Rev. Jason Elliott of the First Westminster Presbyterian Church will offer a blessing for the tree and the event.  To help lead the crowd in the countdown to lighting up the tree and the Christmas lights in the city will be members of the Franciscan University basketball team, led by Joe Wallace at 6:25pm. And then, a spectacular fireworks show will fill the sky, adding to the excitement.

Music by the Honky-Tonk Sweethearts will fill the air and all the activities will continue into the evening as another holiday season begins. If you can’t make the event, it will be broadcast and streamed on WTOV/Fox9.

Here are some fun fall things to do and places to shop in Jefferson County:-

Rudy’s Farm Fresh Produce – located on SR 43 between Richmond & East Springfield

It’s All Good Farm – located at 101 Tanner Street, Smithfield

Farmers Gateway Market – Wednesdays, 4:30pm to 6:30pm, Blessed Sacrament Church, Main Street, Wintersville

Downtown Steubenville Farmers’ Market – Thursdays, 8am to 2pm, Corner of S. 4^th and South Streets, Steubenville

Wednesdays in Wintersville: Apple, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie – Sept. 4, 4:30-8:30pm, Main Street, Wintersville

County Road 39 Farm Festival – Sept. 14-15, 8am to 5pm, 775 Co Rd 39, Bloomingdale; food, live entertainment, and Car Cruise-in on Sunday 1-4pm.

Saturday Market on Fourth – Sept. 21, 10am to 1pm, N. 4^th Street, Steubenville

Fall Festival – Sept. 28, 10am to 4pm, Exquisite Creations by Joel, Wintersville

First Fridays on Fourth: Fall Festival – October 4, 6pm to 11pm, 4^th Street, Steubenville

Festival in the Woods – October 5, 10am to 5pm, 210 S. Park Street, Richmond; huge craft/vendor show, food.

Saturday Market on Fourth – October 19, 10am to 1pm, N. 4^th Street, Steubenville