Join us for a weekend of music, food, wine, Ohio history, and fun at Music in the Valley Folk & Wine Festival on Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9 at Hale Farm from 10am to 5pm (both days) 2686 Oak Hill Road, Peninsula, OH, 44264. Many special events have been added to Music in the Valley that you won't want to miss: Instrument Highlights: 15-20 minute talks on a featured instrument followed by a 45 minute to hour open jam. There will be simple instruments available for the public to join in on the fun. These are scheduled for Saturday AND Sunday as follows: 11:30am: Hammered & Appalachian Dulcimer at the Meetinghouse lead by Don Gardner with Paul Kirk (fiddle), Stephen Rapp (banjo), and FolkNet musicians assisting. 1:30pm: Old-Time Fiddle at the Hale House lead by Paul Kirk with Stephen Rapp (banjo) and FolkNet musicians assisting. 3:30pm: Old-Time Banjo at the Gatehouse lead by Stephen Rapp with Paul Kirk (fiddle) and FolkNet musicians assisting. Old-Time Fiddle Workshop in the Hartwell Room, 2:30pm-3:15pm SUNDAY ONLY. Pre-register: $25 (Music in the Valley admission + workshop); FolkNet musicians & WRHS members, $12. Master fiddler Paul Kirk <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCusibSlcdoapQrO2ZQWXZRA> and his Oho Arts Council-sponsored apprentice Melanie Galizio will teach the tune Pretty Little Shoes from Ohio fiddler Ward Jarvis (1894-1982). Rhythmic elements such as bowing patterns and pulse give a distinctive sound to old-time fiddling. Paul and Melanie will explore these elements with you as they teach the tune. Open to all skill levels. Other events taking place during the festival: Wine Tasting 101: Good Wine Made Fun! 11am at the Entertainment Tent ($20 tasting kit fee) Snack & Sip: Cheese & Wine Pairing Class, 1pm at the Entertainment Tent ($22 tasting kit fee) In addition, there will be period cooking demonstrations, food history highlights (fermentation talks and ice cream making); family-friendly, hands-on activities for all ages, and pop-up collection exhibits on 19th century entertaining. For more information: (330) 666-3711 or visit https://www.akron.com/events/events/music-in-the-valley-folk-wine-festival/