PAST SHOWS
Ames-Bern Ridge Rounders at Athens NENA Porchfest 2026
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
4 pm
205 E. State St. (Access from Maplewood)
Athens, Ohio 45701
Athens NENA Porchfest
FREE/tips appreciated
More info: https://www.athensporchfest.org/
How to find us at Porchfest! The Free Range Pickers (2 pm) and Ames-Bern Ridge Rounders (4 pm) will be playing at Club Mac on Sunday, May 17th as part of the 2026 Athens Porchfest. You will find the entrance at the Maplewood side of 205 E. State Street. Go through the wooden gate and down the stairs. You have arrived!!
The 3rd Annual Near Eastside Neighborhood (NENA) Porchfest will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The NENA Porchfest is a free community event where a variety of musical acts perform live on neighborhood porches. This event builds community and supports local music.
The 3rd annual Athens Porchfest has expanded to include:
Westside Porchfest - Saturday Afternoon May 16
Uptown DORA Kickoff: Porchfest on the Bricks - Saturday Evening
May 16th
Near Eastside Porchfest on Sunday May 17th
Friday, January 9th
6:30-9 pm
Village Productions, Amesville, OH
Speakeasy Night, Swing Dance
$5
Happy New Year, 1926!
The Ames-Bern Ridge Rounders and Village Productions invite you to experience an evening of music and dancing with 1920s flair. Dance instructor Ashley Joy will lead a swing dance tutorial for beginners starting at 6:30. Secret knock may be required...
More about Ashley Joy Dance: https://www.ashleyteaches.com/
Saturday, December 6th
Swing Dance, Wild West Style
6:30-9 pm
Cannabis Museum, Athens, OH
16050 Cannaville Road, Athens OH 45701
Admission is $10
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1862766161114121
The Ames-Bern Ridge Rounders invite you to the Cannabis Museum to experience an evening of music and dancing with Wild West flair. Dance instructor Ashley Joy will lead a swing dance tutorial for beginners starting at 6:30. Check out her other local dance classes at https://www.ashleyteaches.com/.
Friday, November 7th
Swing Dance - 1940s Hollywood Style
6:30-9 p.m.
Village Productions Studio (Upstairs)
16 State St, SR 550, Amesville, Ohio 45711
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eb8m74PQe/
Ticketing: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/swing-dance-1940s-hollywood-style
“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”
― Mae West
The Ames-Bern Ridge Rounders and Village Productions invite you to experience an evening of music and dancing with 1940s Hollywood style. Dance instructor Ashley Joy will lead a swing dance tutorial for beginners starting at 6:30. Check out her other local dance classes at https://www.ashleyteaches.com/.
AUGUST 16, 2025
Ames-Bern Ridge Rounders at the Alonzo Weed Festival
Saturday, August 16th, 2025
Gifford Park (across from Village Productions/Post Office), Amesville, OH
5:00 pm until dark
Free
THE ALONZO WEED FESTIVAL--celebrating the 1903 vagabond mayor of Amesville! This is a free event!
Festivities start at 5:00 p.m. with The Plain Gold Band, followed by the Ames-Bern Ridge Rounders at 6:30. There will be food by Dr. May's Thai Kitchen, Rhythm and Food, and Kona Ice, as well as Jackie O's beer for sale. Activities include a bounce house, children's games, vintage car display, build-your-own flower bouquet, a hemp fiber display, and an appearance by local legend, Alonzo Weed. This event is family-friendly, free, and open to the public.
Thanks to Jackie O's and Appalachian Renewable Power for supporting this year's event.
Gifford Park is across the street from Village Productions Studio (Grange building) in Amesville, Ohio. 16 State St. (SR 550), Amesville, Ohio.
MAY 17, 2025
5-8 pm
Community Trail Celebration
Chauncey Community Park (trailhead for Baileys Trail)
8433 W Bailey Rd, Millfield, OH 45761
FREE
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/18nrctf17K/
This event is organized by The Village of Chauncey. For more information about food and shopping go to https://villageofchauncey.com/recreation or https://www.facebook.com/share/1DUReUA8mM/
MAY 18, 2025
1 pm
35 Lorene Ave., Athens, Ohio 45701
FREE/tips appreciated
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2816752588498486
Bring chairs! The 2nd Annual Near Eastside Neighborhood (NENA) Porchfest will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The NENA Porchfest is a free community event where a variety of musical acts perform live on neighborhood porches. This event builds community and supports local musicians. Visit NENA.Porchfest on Facebook or Instagram for details.
MAY 2, 2025
6-8 pm - Bring chairs!
Glouster First Friday
Sedalia Crossing Park (across from Dirty Girl Coffee)
55 High Street, Glouster, Ohio 45732
FREE
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/611854695106303
This event is organized by Glouster First Friday. For more information about food and shopping go to https://www.facebook.com/glousterfirstfriday.
APRIL 11, 2025
Village Productions in Amesville
Speakeasy Night - Music & Dance
Friday, April 11th, 6:30-9 p.m.
Village Productions Studio (Upstairs)
16 State St, SR 550, Amesville, Ohio 45711
Cost: $5 Donation
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2600266250180087
MARCH 8, 2025
Federal Valley Resource Center 2nd Saturday Music Series
Music & Dance
6:30-8:30 pm
FREE
Federal Valley Resource Center (FVRC)
8225 OH-329, Stewart, OH 45778
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/499129606442775/