Art Contests, Great Garage Sales & Halfway to St. Patty's Day: Get Out!

1.

Where/When: , 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday.

Why Go: This countywide juried art show introduces some of the best local artists to the community.

Pricing: Free

2. 6 MONTHS UNTIL ST. PATRICK’S DAY

Where/When: Grand River Cellars Winery & Restaurant in Madison, 6:30 p.m. Friday.

Why Go: Corned beef and traditional Irish pub music. Don’t forget to wear your green!

Pricing: Varies

3. GREAT GARAGE SALE

Where/When: Lake County Fairgrounds in Painesville, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Why Go: Find gently used clothing and an assortment of other goods being sold by more than 150 vendors.

Pricing: Free

4. VILLAGE PEDDLER FESTIVAL

Where/When: Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.

Why Go: 150 vendors will be selling their handmade arts and crafts, along with local produce, herbs, candy and bakery items. There’s free horse-drawn wagon rides, too.

Pricing: Free entry

5. SENIOR DAY

Where/When: Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday.

Why Go: All seniors age 55 and older get into the Farmpark for free.

Pricing: Free